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    Cryptid Ink Tattoos

    5.0 (20 reviews)

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    Got my tattoo by mars @acidcasual.tattoo overall wonderful experience and great vibe. Mars & the cryptid inc crew made me feel welcomed and comfortable throughout the duration of the tattoo. I gave Mars a general idea of what i wanted and they went ahead and embellished the piece beyond my expectations. I love my tattoo and i am forever thankful to Mars for making my first tattoo experience and memorable one. (':

    Taylor R.

    I've been tattooed by Mars a few times now & my experience with her is unmatched. If you want someone who is super accommodating, grounded, and talented I highly recommend her

    Lezly D.

    NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE ME I love Cryptid Ink especially my tattoo artist Nyla (aka sntnanyla.ink on insta) not only is she an amazing tattoo artist just an amazing human being, but overall easy to talk to She always makes sure that her clients are comfortable and very respectful and most of all my favorite part super funny I have six tattoos from Nyla and safe to say I'm not done. She knows exactly how to bring my ideas to life there has not been a single tattoo that I have not absolutely fallen in love with she is super understanding definitely recommend hitting her up if you are looking for somebody with an overall just amazing personality and even more amazing work

    Aly H.

    I haven't had a tattoo in 3 years so I was nervous at first, but Nyla was the sweetest and made me feel so comfortable. She had the lightest hand because I felt no pain! I gave her such a vague description of what I wanted & when I got there, had exactly what I thought in my head! All the tattoo artists were so nice and welcoming. I can't wait to go back and get another one. Thanks again Nyla for not only the tattoo, but for recommendations on things! Girl you're the best!

    Finished piece
    Chris W.

    First, we love Nyla. Check out her insta @sntnanyla.ink My experience at Cryptid was amazing. I grew up in the area and my oldest son lives out there. I flew in from Washington twice and got work done by Nyla. My son also got his first tattoo from Nyla. She is professional, honest, communicative, and incredibly talented. Her taste in music is pretty damn good too. My only complaint is that I live so far away! I highly recommend her. The whole process was awesome and felt more collaborative than artist directed. She has great ideas too. I get compliments from other tattoo artists and random people daily. Nothing but love for her and everyone I have interacted with over there.

    Close up of healed flash tattoo
    Katie D.

    Definitely recommend getting tattooed at this place! Very chill and super clean environment. I got tattooed by Ryan (@ryan._.burger on Instagram) and really enjoyed the experience at this shop! It's a relaxing environment and I got to pick what movies to watch during the tattoo. The tattoo I got looks fantastic and it was an overall great experience. If you're considering getting tattooed here, I'd say do it. I'll be going back for sure! Update: added healed photos

    Dried flowers inspired by "Please Stay" by Lucy Dacus
    Kara U.

    I have been going here for a little over a year for all of my tattoos! Nyla (@sntnanyla.ink on insta) is so so talented and so kind. She works with you and makes sure you get exactly what you want and does exceptionally quality work! I won't be seeing anyone else for my tattoos!

    I came to cryptid for the first time a few weeks ago to get my tattoo done by Mars. She, along with the other tattoo artists, made me feel welcomed and made the entire experience very comfortable as my tattoo lasted several hours. Her attention to detail is amazing! My tattoo is all healed now and looks great. I came to her with a vision and she went above and beyond. I receive so many compliments!. I am def going back for more

    Key K.

    Absolutely love this studio. The vibe, the location, the lighting and the staff are all so so so amazing. I've gotten three different tattoos from Maria (Mars aka @acidcasual.tattoo on insta) and she always makes the sessions so comfortable and fun! Absolutely insane artist as well. Her linework and artistic ability is beyond perfect. And the fact that its women owned and operated is just *chefs kiss*

    My right arm by @moonytattoos
    Jaybee V.

    I've been getting my tattoos done by Veronica for a while now and she does amazing work every time I see her! She's super cool and definitely chill to hang out with and talk to for hours while she's working on me. I went to see her recently for a new arm piece at Cryptid Ink and the shop itself is littered with a variety of cool artwork all over the walls. The artists definitely know their stuff and the welcoming atmosphere makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. Definitely recommend this place! 5/5

    hi everyone. this is a review for sntnanyla.ink (nyla)! i discovered cryptid ink through the owner kaitlyn's page a few years ago and have been working with nyla since june 2023 when she completed my "333" as a part of a flash deal. booking with her was a breeze, where she explained her non-refundable deposit policy to secure the appointment/time and that it goes toward the total cost of your tattoo. my first impression was that the shop is clean, comfortable, and very cute! you can tell there's a lot of love put into their craft/overall experience for the client. there's so much diversity with what everyone offers stylistically so there's something for everyone! nyla was (and still is) super sweet and professional. my first tattoo that she completed healed PERFECTLY. my experience with her was so overwhelmingly positive that i decided to work with her moving forward on a full body piece that i wanted to design with my artist. this was a multi session, wrap around laurel wreath that extends from my right arm/shoulder, wraps across my back and thigh, extends onto my ribs, and then down my entire left leg. this took five very long sessions to complete. some of them lasting three to eight hours. nyla hand drew my entire design of each section of my vines/leaves EVERY session. throughout this process, nyla was incredibly accommodating and transparent with pricing. safe to say, i am incredibly satisfied with my experience working with her and cannot wait to work with her moving forward on future tattoos.

    2nd photo of first tattoo by nyla

    Everyone is so nice and kind. my piece took about 4-5 hours and it was a very clean and warm environment. especially for my first tattoo. definitely working on some future pieces here by Nyla. She really made my piece as amazing as i imagined. I'm definitely getting loads more done at this location. Hopefully by other artists that are just as amazing as nyla. But for sure can't complain. There are some very talented artists . All love for Cryptid Ink

    I've been to quite a few shops before this one and I knew immediately I'd be coming back here forever! Nyla is the best ever! She is insanely creative and makes all of my tattoo dreams come true. Can't recommend her enough!

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    I haven't had a tattoo in 3 years so I was nervous at first, but Nyla was the sweetest and made me feel so comfortable.

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    5.2 mi
    $$
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    I originally left this review a long time ago and a few years after, I came back in the same store…read moreto do a swap of one of my jewelry pieces. I picked the most basic piece of jewelry that they had and went to go pay. The owner then I guess recognized me or my review and asked me if I had left a three star review and I told her I did and then she said that I could have the jewelry I was trying to buy, for free. She said that because of my review, it was free. I insisted that I paid, but she wouldn't take any form of payment. I gave it two stars because that interaction in itself was very yucky and condescending. Highly uncomfortable. I never went back. The owner is definitely sensitive of her business, which I understand but you can't be condescending towards your customers and expect them to retain them. I now go to the piercing shop in Orange. Great service, super helpful. & good prices. If you're looking for spending $250-$1200+ on extremely high-end yet minimal (?) body jewelry then this is the place to go. If you're not, I recommend the piercing shop in orange that will still give you good quality jewelry at a normal price, including the piercings at a normal price and they are just as knowledgeable as the piercers at C&M if not more. Don't make the same mistake I did coming here.

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    A genuine diamond to add that sparkle. Fresh sterile needle piercing.
    A genuine diamond to add that sparkle. Fresh sterile needle piercing.
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    I have been to this shop multiple times and have been helped by Mason and Logan each time. I've…read morealways had an amazing experience. They explain all the information and pros and cons of potential decisions very clearly, never make you feel rushed, and give you honest advice in your best interest, even when it's at the cost of them making more money. And most importantly they are incredibly kind and make the process fun! I got my third ear lob piercings done by Mason over a year ago and had a great experience throughout the piercing process. Both he and Logan made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process from exploring concepts together, helping me pick jewelry, decide what type of piercing to do and where, and actually doing the piercing. The studio and the piercer's sanitation processes were top notch. The piercing process was as painless as possible and the communication throughout the entire process made it easy and comfortable. Even though I don't live close to this shop and there are other piercing studios nearby to me, I wanted to come to Rainbow Piercing to help me when I had an issue with my naval piercing because I knew I could trust them. Mason helped me again today when I couldn't get my navel piercing put back in. I had left my jewelry out for a week and I couldn't install it into the piercing by myself because the piercing had collapsed and trying to put the a piece in was painful, really tight, and dangerous to do by myself. They walked me through the process and were able to quickly and sanitarily install a piece into my piercing using a tapered tool. Once again, he made me feel very comfortable with knowing what to expect and making it happen as painlessly as possible. I would pick Rainbow Piercing 10 of 10 times and can't wait to get another piercing here!

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    2nd Lobe pierced with 14k White Gold Jack-o-Lantern
    2nd Lobe pierced with 14k White Gold Jack-o-Lantern
    Helix Flat pierced with 14k Yellow Gold
    Helix Flat pierced with 14k Yellow Gold
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    Healed conchs and lives with new gold jewelry
    Healed conchs and lives with new gold jewelry
    Double conch, and tragus using white gold jewelry
    Double conch, and tragus using white gold jewelry
    Lots of gold !

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    Outer Limits Tattoo & Body Piercing

    4.5
    (904 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    A close friend of mine and I came here in January. Getting piercings together was our third stop…read moreduring our girls day in the OC. Unfortunately, parking at The Camp isn't all that great. I have yet to find a spot by myself so I just bit the bullet for paying for valet. We came in an hour before closing and were greeted by Samara - who did a wonderful job getting us set up for our spontaneous piercings! We were then directed to Lucas. He did my friend's tragus piercing and my dual lobe piercings. I haven't been pierced since I was a baby, but Lucas made the whole experience real easy. Overall, he's a super chill guy that makes an effort to strike up a conversation and make you feel comfortable about the whole process. Other than the fleeting hot sensation from the initial pinch, the process was pretty painless. Bonus: we got some sick stickers featuring his bull dog Everyone we met at the shop was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Their website is also a fantastic resource in case you don't ask all of your questions about healing in-person. My friend and I truly felt like we were in great hands so kudos to everyone for setting such an easygoing vibe. I've been back a few times since January for a quick monthly check and to get my piercings downsized recently. As expected, I was met with top-tier customer service, true to the shop's personal brand. I feel confident coming back for future piercings. Lastly, if you're downsizing - I highly recommend making an appointment. I was in and out (no more than 15 minutes), but I was surrounded by 4+ walk ins. It's really easy to do so over their website vs. calling.

    Gregg is the only piercer I will ever keep coming back to. I've had a few piercings done with him…read moreand the amount of care and honesty he gives me every time makes me trust him more than I already do. He also gives cat stickers every time (love cat enthusiasts) and he makes you feel so safe and comfortable no matter what you're looking to get done. Couldn't recommend more! Recently got my nose ring in after he advised me to keep my stud in for a long time. He's also done my conch and inner helix. All fabulous experiences and I will keep coming back!

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    BVLA jewelry in stock
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