I was banned from the shop because apparently I "talk too much" and "made other customers uncomfortable " by walking around during down time to get the blood flowing again during multi hour tats. So apparently the shop that I thought was great wasn't so great. Don't talk too much or they won't want you to come back. read more

Josh is amazing. Have had several tattoos done by him. Going back to add more. Can't wait!

I love my tattoo. Autumn really captured exactly what I was looking for.The detail is fantastic .I get alot if compliments on it at the sushi bar I work at. read more

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My boyfriend and I walked into DermalGrafix with no appt and immediately felt so welcomed! It was his first tattoo and everyone was so pumped with his tattoo idea that it made the experience so much more fun. Denise worked on his tattoo, she was so helpful and explained the process as she was working. She has a light hand and the pain level he felt was very minimal. You can tell that they have a great group of people working there, we will definitely be back. read more

I came here today for the first time and I have to say, there's something special about a woman owned tattoo shop. I was greeted by the owner Hunter as soon as I walked in and she was really cool and made me feel comfortable especially coming into a new place. I then met with Autumn and explained what I was wanting and wow! She made my idea come to life! She was super chill and sweet and her work is amazing! So talented! I was kind of nervous about getting a tattoo on my shin but she was awesome! The place is very clean, the rooms are private, so you're not just sitting in a big room with a bunch of people. The art and everything inside is really amazing! Thank you Autumn! I will be back to see u soon! read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Lotus with a unalome - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

Went in to have some color added to an existing tattoo...Hunter was responsive and setting an appointment was easy. When I got there the shop was clean and comfortable and Hunter took the time to listen to what I wanted (and didn't want), she was friendly and gracious and honestly it was one of the best tattoo shop experiences I've had and the tattoo turned out perfectly. I live a woman owned business and would definitely recommend her and her team. read more

I selected DermalGrafix based on their excellent online reviews. I dropped by to see the shop and was greeted warmly by Hunter who answered all my questions. I liked Josh's online portfolio and we met to go over ideas for my Marine Corps tattoo. Josh drafted the design overnight, added details I hadn't thought of, and after a few minor tweaks, I was getting my first tattoo. Josh is friendly, patient, and most importantly, an excellent artist and tattooist. Thanks Josh & Dermalgrafix - I couldn't be happier with my tattoo! read more

The service from DermalGrafix was amazing. They were responsive in my initial inquiry and I was connected with Hunter. She texted back and forth with me to understand what I generally wanted. I had an idea but I didnt know how to bring it to life. When I saw her sketch I was blown away. And then I came in to get it done and to be honest, it is 10 times better than what the sketch was. It nailed what I wanted and what I needed as it was also a coverup. The vibe of the office is very nice. Extremely clean and organized and the other artists were super friendly. Hunter was great to talk to during the session but also kept her head down and focused. I can't say enough good things about her and her service. 10/10 recommend! read more

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It's always a great experience visiting the shop and I had an appointment with Hunter and she did an incredible job. I enjoy sitting in Hunter's chair as she creates a warm/welcoming environment; she ensured the sketches/sizing were to my liking and made sure the placement was perfect! Her attention to detail is amazing and it was a comfortable process from start to finish. My first three tattoos healed beautifully with no scabbing/itching/ or irritation and these next two are healing the same! I definitely recommend anyone to Hunter!! read more

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Excellent work! My wife and I wanted matching tattoos to commemorate our upcoming 30th wedding anniversary. Went to them based on prior reviews and they didn't disappoint. Bonus, they're down the street from our house. No need to drive to San Diego. We were both able to get done on a walk-in. Already planning my next piece so I will definitely be back. read more

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Hunter is amazing!! She is a really really talented artist! I was so nervous because one I haven't had a tattoo done in a Long time and because I was going to a place. But she made me feel so comfortable and so relaxed. I am blown away with had great my tattoo turned out! I've gotten so many compliments on it. I will definitely be back for more and highly recommending her. Thank you again Hunter! read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

An 81-year old man who for 30 years had been thinking about getting his first tattoo, finally takes a leap of faith; he throws a dart at a board and boom, it lands on DermalGrafix. Mmmm, now who? Demanding perfection he needs someone with impeccable skill who can artistically interpret his graphic design; after all, it had been his family crest for over 40 years. It's a cherub picking grapes from an arbor. He selects Jessie, an extremely talented artist and goes for it. He leans back, closes his eyes and breathes slowly. In a while he opens his eyes and voila. There it is. A cherub picking grapes from an arbor near a basket. Perfect. A serene experience with an exhilarating, outcome... well, see for yourself. read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

The atmosphere of this shop is not one that I expected. When you arrive in this little strip mall you wouldn't think that entering through the tattoo shop doors would transport you into this artful dungeon, cave like space. You can really see the creativity and artfulness that went into creating this space. The decor is awesome and the theme runs throughout the shop. There is even a fountain! I came during the heat of summer and the place was cool with good air conditioning, the last thing you want is to be sweating while getting some ink. My husband was here getting an arm piece from Peter, he had an appointment and I decided to get a tattoo as well since I was already there. *they do take walk ins We both have had work done by Peter, his line work is really solid and we have always been happy with our outcomes. He is also extremely personable and easy to work with. We have followed him from a few different shops. He did an amazing merman tattoo on my arm and I wanted to get some sea creatures to fill in some space. Brendan was available and did an amazing job. His work exceeded my expectations and I love it so much. I get a lot of compliments and it healed nicely. He was very sweet and checked on me several times throughout. I was pretty open on the design, I showed him a few reference photos and he came up with something quick that fit well into my existing piece. I would highly recommend this shop and these two artists. The owner of the shop Tattoo Elvis was there and I could tell he really encourages the younger artists. It seemed to be a good working dynamic amongst the artists. I will be back, really good vibes at this shop. read more

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Jessie is absolutely awesome! I've been getting tattooed for quite a long time and some of my old artists had either moved out of town or out of the country altogether. While searching for a new artist, it seemed that all I could find were these people that wanted to cut and paste an image from google right onto your skin and making adjustments that required actual artwork wasn't what they wanted to do. I was looking for an actual artist to help me conceptualize my idea. Thankfully, I came across Jessie's artwork on Instagram, and when I took her my idea, we were able to knock it out of the park. She drew an amazing image for me. Then the tattoo she did for me came out absolutely amazing. It was exactly what I wanted! Great environment, great artist I will absolutely be back for my next tattoos. Thanks Jessie! read more

I had a great experience at DermalGrafix! I went to another shop for a wedding band tattoo, and (to be brief) that shop botched it with crooked lines. I messaged Jake, and he was super quick in his responses and flexible in the scheduling. He did a phenomenal job of straightening out the lines on my ring. He gave very detailed and helpful tips for aftercare. I will definitely be coming back for all of my touch-ups. read more

Firstly, I probably wasn't the easiest customer to deal with! I went to DermalGrafix about five years ago and had no idea ownership had changed hands. I reached out after perusing some of the artists' work and I was really struck by Elvis's aesthetic - attention to detail, excellent use of depth and texture, and color. Elvis got back to me right away and we started a dialogue about what I wanted and how he could make it work. I probably sent him a dozen more emails than I needed to! But each time he responded with a great attitude. The experience of the tattoo itself was fantastic. The shop is extremely clean and chill. Everyone I came into contact with was friendly and down to earth. You scan a barcode, sign your waiver, and you're ready to go! Elvis is a great guy. Friendly, no pretense, and he clearly cares about what he's doing. I'm sure my topics of conversation veered in the weirdest directions, but he followed along with a smile. Having been a bartender stuck listening to patrons go on and on, I can only imagine what tattoo artists have to deal with when they have a client for several hours. But Elvis was totally professional. Elvis took my ideas...and made them better than I could have imagined. I am awestruck by the completed piece. Elvis covers your tat with a "second skin" and sends you home with more to reapply after 24 hours. Well, I totally jacked up my adhesive work. Panicked, I showed up the next day as he arrived, and he was like, "Yeah, I can take care of that!" Very professional. There's nothing worse than showing up to a customer service job and having people wait for you before you get there, but Elvis handled it like a pro. Check out their Instagram page to get an idea of the work. Everyone there is really nice and talented. Thanks, Elvis, for the excellent work and the professional attitude! read more

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Super talented artists! Highly recommend this shop! I see Brendon, and he's super talented, steady hand, and light touch. The other artists are fab too! Super happy with my tattoos, and the vibe! read more

Brenden was great. He had a lot of patience with my design. He nailed it. I will come back!!! read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Hand tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

Months ago, I accompanied my friend to get her ear pierced and we had the luxury of getting miss "Mama Toad" (Bianca) as her piercer. My friend was so blessed to have gotten the piercing done perfectly and was 100% satisfied with the way it turned out. Fast forward, I have been wanting to get my septum done for years. I messaged and made an appointment with miss Bianca via Instagram (her user is: mama.toad.piercings). My friend joined me and I can safely say with full confidence that she made my experience so welcoming and comforting. This was my first piercing so my anxiety was through the roof. I learned it was a safe space and eventually calmed down. She asked me what my pronouns were, and conversed about all sorts of things. Eventually the job was done and I am so pleased with the way it had turned out. It costed me 60$. I highly recommend seeing this angel. read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

Josh was excellent and did a wonderful job. This is my second time here and I'll definitely be back to get another tattoo done. I would definitely recommend Josh, Hunter & Zack. This place is a hidden gem in Escondido. read more

Thank you to Elvis, who helped me with my first tattoo design! He brought it to life in a way that I never could have imagined! I love the work he did. From the very responsive email correspondence to walking out the door with my new tattoo, he helped put me at ease and helped me make a good choice. He explained the font I orginally picked wouldn't look the best and gave me other ideas. I enjoyed his easy going personality and he made the experience really enjoyable. The tattoo will be complete after my dog passes so I hope its not any time soon but I will be happy to return and have him finish it. High reccomend if you're looking for an artist in the area! read more

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My first tattoo, and Josh made the process so comfortable. Yes, a large tattoo requires time and patience, as well as a follow-up session (at no extra charge) to fill in any gaps in the color. The place is cool and comfortable, and I was able to just lie back and read a book while Josh worked his magic. The tattoo came out great and I have gotten a lot of compliments on it. I would highly recommend DermalGrafix to anyone looking to get a well-done tattoo, whether it's your first one or not. read more

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My daughter and I showed up at noon on a Saturday with no appointment and they were able to accommodate with no problem. Dom was gracious enough to be our artist for the day and we could not be happier with the results! He talked us through each step and was super attentive. We got small matching monarchs and grateful we found Dom and this shop. Thank you! read more

Recently finished up a full knee to ankle in one 7 hour session with Jake. It was awesome to get it done in one sitting - really appreciate Jake's desire to grind thru it. The result is looking amazing. Looking to going back for my next one when the time comes. Thanks for the great work and great convo! read more

Elvis has done three tattoos for my husband and I. My tattoos are traditional whereas my husband has two modern black and white and one colored Japanese style tattoo. Elvis' talent is one of a kind. The ideas my husband and I have had for my tattoos came to life with his artistic abilities. He stars in the Vet TV show Marked. My husband and I are active duty. Elvis is an army vet. My most recent tattoo from him is about my reason I wanted to join the military, he did a breath taking job at it. Elvis is transparent in what he will do and how. I am able to send him an email at any time and get a response back in a timely fashion. Grade A cleanliness in the shop. There is an awesome fountain in the back of the shop. Even before COVID-19 the shop was clean and organized. They have high standards that surpass the basics. Finally, Elvis has created the most meaningful tattoos I have ever gotten. I couldn't be happier with the work he's done for my husband and I. read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Elvis took my idea and created this that far exceeded my expectations. - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

Elvis is the man. He's a great artist, a veteran, and just an all around legit fella. I got to meet Dom as well, he does great work. The place may not look like it on the outside, but the inside is really bad ass, very Pirates of the Caribbean mixed with caves type of vibe; super chill. I got a big piece on my left forearm that I've wanted for over a decade, and Elvis nailed it, under 5 hours too. Only compliments to give, don't hesitate, email him and get on the schedule. Will definitely be back read more

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New to the SoCal area and was looking for a legit artist, as mine is 3+ hours away. Hit up Elvis with some basic questions after following him on Insta. Super prompt at getting back to me. On the up and up, clean shop, other artists are chill, sweet vibe in the shop. We collaborated on my hand piece, was totally cool with some ideas he had. He even followed up a day or two later to check on my hand. Needless to say I'll be back, tomorrow in fact for Friday the 13th my bf with me. (Newbie to tattoos.) Is you want quality work and chill people tor's is the place to be!!! Thanks guys read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Snow White Poison Apple - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

Thank you, Hunter! After taking time to talk about different options on the tattoo I wanted, it came out beautifully done!! read more

Two tattoos down and more on tap...thank you, Elvis, for great experiences. I am relatively new to the ink world and your shop is welcoming, inviting, and consistently clean. I appreciate your patience, expertise, and artistry. I will be back! read more

I went in to Elvis knowing I wanted three hummingbirds on my inner arm. Elvis is a true pro! He came up with a beautiful design and put me at ease for my first ever tattoo. We did the birds in one session and the background in a second session a month later. I could not be happier! Elvis is an incredible artist and a kind soul. Tattoos are painful, he understands and is sympathetic, smooth and checks in often. So proud to have this beautiful piece of art on my arm. Thanks again Elvis! read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - The final piece! - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

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This is my 2nd tattoo by Elvis and each time I've come to him with nothing more than an idea and he has turned them into beautiful mementos. read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - This is my 2nd tattoo by Elvis and each time I've come to him with nothing more than an idea and he has turned them into beautiful mementos. - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

I have been seen Elvis for 2 years now!! Just wanted show him and the shop some love!!! He has done several pieces for me. Elvis is an AMAZING artist as well as a technician of the craft!!! I believe and have been honored to be one of his clients. The patient and eye for your art work to be shown on skin is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for been rad, awesome ALWAYS great music !!! Nothing but hugs and love read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Moon and stars - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

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I absolutely love this place and LOVE Elvis!!! He has done several tattoos for me and has always been professional, honest and I love all his work. I found this place on yelp a while back when it was owned and operated by someone else. The vibe wasn't the same and I didn't feel like I got the best out of the artist. I decided to give it a try when Elvis took over and now I will never go anywhere else. I highly recommend this shop! All the guys are welcoming and make you feel at home. Great work with fair prices. Attached are my two favorite tattoos, both done by Elvis. (I have 13 and wish he had done them all!) read more

This was my first tattoo and feel I got lucky to get Josh! Nice personality and his work is awesome!

Elvis is the man in every way possible! I came to him with ideas for my sleeve and he put it all together in his own way while still incorporating my ideas. I couldn't be happier with the end result and it came out amazing! I was nervous because this was my first tattoo but after 5 full sessions it was well worth it! I'm glad I trusted Elvis with my vision and you should too! https://fb.watch/aXQB6z4Ca7/ read more

I came here on a whim for my birthday to get 2 smaller tattoos. I called ahead and the guy on the phone was super friendly and told me to come in and they would be able to accommodate me same day. The experience was fast, easy, and most of all I felt super comfortable. Josh was my artist and I would recommend him to a friend any day! read more

I have nothing but awsome things to say about this shop! I found it on Yelp, I send a message asking to get in contact with a tattoo artist that specialized on skulls and by the next morning I had Jesse text me and I sent him a couple pictures of what i was looking in to getting. Two weeks later I went in and he actually had something ready for me and it was even better than I ever expected! He is just amazing! Super funny! The six hours I was there for seemed like they flew by! I am definitely going to come back and do my full sleave! Thank you Jesse!!!! read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Awsome work done by Jesse!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

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Grant McConnell is awesome! He did my husband's first tattoo and it came out perfect! Book him early, he's worth it . He charges by the hour, he works fast and pays attention to what you want. We flew in from TX to have Grant do his tattoo, he did not disappoint us! read more

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Love my tattoo - thanks Elvis Professional and quick to respond to questions. Worked with what I wanted and helped me make it my own. read more

DermalGrafix Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Escondido, California

Came here a couple weeks ago with a few friends. I got my conch pierced by Bianca and she was amazing! It was my first cartilage piercing and she was really great explaining the process and aftercare. There was a small hiccup but she was so accommodating and literally the nicest. It's been 3-4 weeks now and it's been healing beautifully with no problems. Thank you Bianca!! My three friends also got tattoos by Dominic and he's dope! He added a bit of his own style to their original ideas and it came out amazing. All three of my friends are very happy with the new art on their bodies (-: Overall a really great experience! The shop is beautiful inside with great interior decor. Everyone we talked to was super nice and followed COVID regulations read more