I had such a great experience at Cleopatra Piercing! Yilmar did both my nose and helix piercings, and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire experience comfortable and easy. Everything was extremely clean, and Yilmar took the time to explain the process, placement, and aftercare. He made sure I was completely happy with the positioning before doing the piercings, and both were done quickly and smoothly. I absolutely love the results! I highly recommend Yilmar to anyone considering a piercing. I will definitely be coming back to Cleopatra Piercing for any future piercings. Amazing experience from start to finish! read more

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Amazing service! ! Me and my brother came in today for a septum and a helix. Yilmaz was our piercer, and he is the best! The process was fast and clean. And he was very comforting. Me and my family will be coming back! Much love read more

Petek is a masterful artist. My design was challenging with a lot of little detail and she made it so much better than I imagined. The vibe is nice. The people are friendly. read more

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I got four piercings done and Yilmaz did them. He did great and was super respectful. He's the best. Super cool vibe.

Quick work! We were walk ins and were immediately assisted. Crispy lines. Ask for PETEK. She knows what's up! read more

Cleopatra Ink - Quick work! Crips line work. Ask for PETEK! She's a master! - Tattoo Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I'm from LA and have had a conch piercing for over a year that wouldn't heal. While on vacation in SB, I walked in here to ask if they could look at my piercing and maybe change out the post. I was so pleasantly surprised at how kind and attentive they were. One of the piercers took a look at my piercing, cleaned it, adjusted it (apparently it was too tight which is why it wasn't healing) and it immediately felt so much better! Even though I didn't get a piercing here I would still recommend checking them out. The service was great and my conch piercing has finally started to heal. :) read more

​You must check this shop out! My experience with Pettek was nothing short of wonderful. Not only is she a skilled artist with great technique, but she's also a joy to work with. She took my rough ideas and turned them into a masterpiece. I'm so happy with the result that I'm already planning my next visit when I return to Santa Barbara. Plus, I'll definitely be visiting the Jacksonville, FL location soon! read more

The guy who pierced me was nice however the setting is very unprofessional and I don't feel like they are legit. They use very low quality jewelry and the most glaring red flag for me was that I came in with a group of girls and he had us only signed one waiver and didn't even ask us for ID or our ages until after he had pierced us, which he's lucky because both me and the other girl who got pierced are over the age of 18 and had he pierced somebody who was under the age of 18 without parent permission He would have a huge lawsuit on his hands. Nothing is wrong with my piercing, but I would not come back here just because of how they do business. read more

Thank you Yilmaz for taking the time and care to pierce my daughter's ears. You did great! Yilmaz Also pierced 2 other friend's ears. Definitely recommend him! read more

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Highly recommend. Great customer service and a beautiful shop. Me and my kids were welcomed in and helped fast and easy

I came in with my friend recently to get my first tattoo ever, which was supposed to be a small RED lotus flower on my waist. We called in advance and we were told to come in at 4:30, we got there and the place was completely empty, and we still waited an entire hour to even be helped which was fine because we didn't have anywhere to be, but still annoying. The man who did our paperwork and printed our stencils asked my friend what color ink she wanted but didn't ask me. I still went ahead and told him I wanted red ink and he said okay. I even asked if pricing was the same for red ink and he told me for mine it was. My friend went first, she got something small on her wrist in black ink. When it was my turn to lay down to get tattooed, I told the girl tattooing me that I wanted red (again) and she had said okay. She seemed like she didn't speak very good english but I thought since I told two separate people that I wanted red, that that's what I would get. She started my tattoo and I see that it was definitely not red, I stopped her and I asked what color is this? She said "this is black" and I said "I asked for red" and she apologized and offered to make the tattoo fade from black to red; but that just wasn't what I wanted at all. I had been wanting a red tattoo for awhile and had been thinking about it for a long time and finally decided to get it, and then it turned out to be black. I still paid full price and they even asked me to tip too. I'm just really disappointed that something so permanent on my body was done wrong when I had spoken up and asked for red multiple times. Very unprofessional and just so bizarre to mess up a tattoo like that. I would never come back here if I even ever did get another tattoo, and I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone I know. read more

My niece was eager to get her nose pierced and so we decided to make it happen while she was visiting Santa Barbara. Cleopatra was super easy to reach by phone and schedule an appt within the same week. They have a great location right on State Street. We arrived with a lot of people, including some younger kids, and they were so accommodating. We filled their waiting area, but never received any complaints. The space is really well maintained and decorated. My niece had an awesome experience and is so happy with the turnout. The piercing artist was really thoughtful to supply us with digital care instructions, so we couldn't lose them. All of the staff were so friendly. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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Terrible quality and tells you that you can change your jewelry too soon! Left a bump when getting a hop from them. I got both a nose piercing and helix and and they both got bumps. They have very low quality jewelry so be careful. Yulimiz also forced me to review him 5 starts before paying so don't believe the reviews. Vibes were sketchy! Don't recommend go to almost above and beyond body jewelry instead. read more

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I came here for my first tattoo after seeing positive reviews about the shop online. Although they worked with my design, they extremely rushed the actual tattoo process, which took 10 minutes or less, and it showed in the result. The lines are uneven and the tattoo is not fully closed. This tattoo is about an inch and was $200. I even reached out to see if they would touch it up and they never answered. They clearly only care about money and not the customers. read more

Went in on a whim and was easily accommodated for a walk in flash tattoo, everyone was so kind and attentive. The space was extremely clean and the space was cute. Will definitely consider coming back again the next time I'm in the area read more

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We had to wait longer than we were told. But the original design was very nice and we loved the final products. Fun area also. read more

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Surprising to see so many positive reviews about friendly customer service, because my friends and I experienced the exact opposite. The moment I walked in and said I had an appointment, the guy at the front desk already had a bad attitude. At first, I thought I might be overthinking it and brushed it off, but later my friends told me he was rude to them as well. They've been to piercing shops before, so they know what the experience is usually like. This was my first time getting a piercing, so I was already nervous, and the unwelcoming attitude made it worse. They also didn't check my anatomy before piercing or go over any aftercare instructions afterward. I was literally in and out of the store within 10 minutes. Thankfully, the piercing itself was fast and painless. The prices are expensive, but it's SB, so that wasn't surprising. I'm grateful that the piercing is healing nicely, but I wouldn't come back. read more

Went in for jewelry only. I specifically told them the color/length/gauge I needed, but was given jewelry of the wrong color and gauge. When I told them it was wrong he just switched it to other jewelry that was still incorrect and obviously poor quality and externally threaded (which will cause damage to piercings). I decided to just ask for a refund since they were not giving me the correct items. They took the jewelry back and said the $90 refund would be processed in 2-3 days, however I was never refunded. I tried contacting them at the number they provided but was ghosted after giving them my info. I tried contacting them again and was ghosted a second time after providing my information. read more

It was all just perfect timing and perfect everything. My parents were with me the whole way. They took such great care of us and Burcutatts had the softest touch. I saw that get have two designers on staff. read more

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What an incredible life this is - and to start anew and fresh with art, I was warmly welcomed by the staff of Cleopatra Ink. From the manager, to the designers, to the artists, and to everyone who steps foot indoors. I'm very happy, as a walk-in client, to experience the steps of how these folks professionally take care of their customers. It was late in the evening, yet there were at least 4 people who helped and accommodated my desire for a new tattoo. Thank you to those who stayed the extra time to be work with me. Going in, I was welcomed vibrantly. I asked if they take walk-ins. They said yes and they showed my way to the waiting area. (By the way, awesome job on the modern design works with the comfortable chairs and cute table tops!) The designer was finishing up with a customer, who seemed very comfortable on her way out. (All great signs for someone new walking in) When it was my turn to consult, I asked if I could do a design that I drew myself. When he said yes, we can do that, that meant a lot to me. (Thank you for working with a design I made. Thank you for taking the time to touch it up and to also print out a few prints) This gives me more reason to come back and see what more designs would be fun to try next! :) Meeting the artist was a wonderful experience. Since this is a bigger piece than my other small tattoos, I was about experience more skin modifications. This is also a piece that has more details, and that meant I'd be experiencing a longer pain/breakage duration. (However, I do have a bit of a higher pain tolerance than most people I know) He and the other artists have workstations with extremely comfortable stools and chairs. (Again, I love the color scheme and designs guys! ;)) Other than the physical aspects of ensuring my comfort, he was efficient and patient with making sure I was comfortable with every step of the way - the final placement of the design, making sure before he began I was also ready, noticing my fidgets and making sure if I was okay, and staying focused on every detail of each line. Towards the end, payment was easy and they were very kind to give me a copy of both the receipt and my tattoo consent form. All in all, I will be back for more in due time. I'm excited to get to know the amazing work of each artist! read more

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I had an idea for a tattoo I'd been wanting after my mom passed away - took my dog for a walk... thought I'd stop into the first tattoo place I found and just talk it out. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do it the same day. They helped me design it from my description and worked with me until we got it right. They got me in within the hour. It was quick, very good work, excellent service. Apparently this is a new shop and I'm happy I found it! Good price and really nice people. Definitely recommend it! read more

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Hey, just turned 18 and I was here to get my first tattoo. Something small, nothing big. I walked in and the vibes were off. The lady who worked with me had an attitude when putting the stencil on. She rolled her eyes, dramatically sighed, and switched to another language to talk mess to her coworker. I also noticed that a lady was crying in the front and they both sat and laughed at her. Overall this place was not welcoming, and I wouldn't recommend. I ended up leaving without a tat. read more

I am very happy with my piercing experience today! The prices were clearly marked on a board by the cash register, they were super polite and kind, and the "paperwork" was easy with a QR code. The piercing process was clean and efficient. Additionally, the technician was confident and steady, which helped to soothe my nerves. Today I got my tragus pierced, and I am sooooo happy with it! I can't believe that I waited this long to do it. They offered me a discount card on the way out, which I appreciate as well. I will be back here for future piercings. Highly, highly recommend this place! read more

Highly recommend this place! They do quality work and are very clean. The business itself is very inviting. The prices were reasonable and the tattoos were high quality. I'm so grateful I stumbled upon them on social media read more

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I literally just went to get a nose piercing taken out and not only did they hurt me they charged me TWENTY DOLLARS. I will never go back here I am so upset. read more

Unfortunately, I got drawn into a tattoo shop via social media. After scheduling a design consultation and sitting down with who I thought was the artist, I found out that he only handled the designs, not the actual tattooing. I was there for about 20 minutes, explaining my idea, but he wouldn't give me a clear price, only stating that it required a $200 deposit. I paid the deposit, and then he told me it would cost an additional $1600 for a tattoo less than six inches long. It became clear they treat customers as numbers, not as individuals. They claim to be professional, but this isn't my first tattoo and won't be my last, and their behavior was far from professional. They spoke in Turkish to insult me & probably many others, thinking I wouldn't understand, but I did--there was nothing positive being said. It felt like they were masking their real attitudes behind another language. Later that day, I got into an accident, and after visiting the ER, I went back to request a refund. They said they normally don't issue refunds, but because of my situation, they promised the money would be back in my account by Monday 9/30/24. They asked weird questions like what's my account number & routing number, instead of at the beginning my Venmo account & if it's okay to send it back on my original card. Just again another weird situation. Two weeks later, still no refund. They called and claimed it had been processed, but nothing has shown up. I'm incredibly disappointed because tattoos are personal, and this shop is anything but. I ended up visiting four different tattoo shops, and all had something negative to say about this place. One client was even getting his rose tattoo redone because it looked like the 'black spot' from Pirates of the Caribbean. It's sad to say, but this shop lacks standards and just rushes through tattoos, focusing on speed over quality. read more

Was walking around downtown Santa Barbara today and I stumbled on this place. I decided to get a helix piercing done since my original piercing from 10 years ago in high school wasn't a good experience and I had to end up taking it out. But the way Vanessa talked me through the placement, what to expect when healing, and how to maintain it afterwards, I felt really comfortable in my decision. Truly felt like she was really knowledgeable in her craft. Honestly couldn't be happier, it was such a great experience, and it looks so cute! In terms of tattoos, you can read my fiance's review below but he was really happy with his tattoo from Anastasia. Overall the staff was super nice and welcoming, and you can tell they're really passionate about their work. Hope to see them again next time we're around Santa Barbara. read more

So fab! First tattoo so great! Sloth and Buju are the best! Helped with design, placement size

My husband and and I just got our first tattoos. The staff at Cleopatra Ink were friendly and professional. We are very happy!

Great vibes, beautiful shop, very talented employees. The staff was very accommodating.

Great customer service very friendly! And they responded to me very quick on instagram I would definitely recommend them for piercings !!

Quality of tattoo was good. But make sure you ask for pricing beforehand. That was my mistake but a tattoo that has taken all my other artists 45min - 1hr took 2 hours here. It was a very simple, small tattoo. Felt like they really tried to stretch out that two hours to justify a pricing of $400. I have a 3/4 sleeve and this was without a doubt the most expensive tattoo I have ever gotten. Be careful, do your research and ask for all pricing upfront. Staff was nice but definitely feel taken advantage of. read more

Really high quality service! I did a walk in and got it done super fast. Especial thanks to Caner for the help, and Rain for the amazing work. read more

Me and my friend walked in and we were helped immediately, pricing felt a little expensive but then again you are paying for their experience and the artist felt like they knew what they doing, "Met" was very quick and I liked the end result. Very good vibes in the shop. read more

Im really happy with the tattoo I got here. It was my first tattoo. They were quick to respond about getting an appointment. The design consultation was easy and they understood what I wanted completely! It is such a beautiful location and very clean. Highly recommend! read more

I've gotten my rook and Helix pierced by Vanessa and they are the fastest piercings I've ever got and the healing process has been really smooth. read more

Beautiful shop, staff is super nice from the beginning to the end of the tattoo. Everyone is professional and tattoo quality is amazing. Will come again for another when it's time. Anastasia is amazing with color! read more

got a helix piercing. they did fine on mine, though the bar is definitely too long. on my friend though, they didn't use an alcohol wipe to clean her ear first and she said it hurt more than when getting piercings at other places. read more

Calvin is incredibly helpful and kind, I went in to get a replacement for my septum piercing and he made it a very pleasant experience. Really cool vibe and very friendly staff. I plan on coming back for a tattoo!! read more

Words can't express how grateful I am to have come across this shop,i had been dealing with a tattoo no artist seemed to capture what I had in my mind, but anastassia exceeded all expectations and more, the hospitality from the very start had me impressed, from the man who greeted me at the door,to the nice guy I had a consultation with, they listened to me and heard my concerns and my wants, there the absolutely best at what they do especially my artist anastassia, on top of that they have fair reasonable prices , I've been to a lot of artist in my days and anastassia is by far the the best read more