I found Frank's tattoo and piercing shop through his apprentice and I have zero regrets! I originally was going to get pierced by his apprentice but we had scheduling issues so he offered to do it in her place. Frank is THE most thorough piercer I've ever had. I've gotten over 6+ piercings and he's the only one who was the most thorough in explaining everything, the process, and anything else you can think of. He's the first piercer I've been to that uses the hoops to visualize where the piercing will lay and I love being able to check in the mirror. Most pierces just mark your ear and send you off to the mirror but I love that I had a physically element to compare to! The shop is clean and has a great variety of basic earrings you can choose. Frank was super accommodating and friendly. I ended up getting 2 helix piercings near each other and he constantly checked in with me to see if I was okay or dizzy. He even offered sweets. One of the other reasons I'm happy with my visit is he gave other advice that other piercers didn't give me like switch out my pillow (duh!) and place a pillow under your elbow if you toss and turn in your sleep. Overall, I would recommend his shop and his piercings! Some tattoo/piercing places are intimidating and have stinky vibes but this shop is welcoming and warm. Thanks Frank! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Marking hoops - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Good service, tattoo came out great! Took his time and was very friendly. Clean & sterile environment.

Went in for two tattoos and frank was super chill and really cool to talk to it was a really nice experience and he did great work on both of my tattoos read more

I went to Eighth Element for both past Friday 13 sales and I won't be going anywhere else for my tattoos! In February, Stephen did a tattoo for me and I got amazing service and quality tattoo. In March, Frank did requested tattoo not on the flash and he worked with me to make it exactly what I wanted! read more

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Got my nose pierced. Loveee it. Found this place on yelp. Sooo glad I came here. Had Frank pierced me. He was so nice. Super fast and made the experience less scary n minimal pain. It love the shop. The vibe is awesome. Highly recommend this place for anyone who wants piercing. read more

Came in to get a memorial heartbeat placed on my arm after my mom passed away. Frank made sure to match the aesthetic of my other memorial tattoo in designing it and really took his time to make sure it looked right. The design came out so nice and he took extra care to make sure that even though it was a simple line it was done to perfection! read more

Very professional and friendly. Will be going back in future. Frank is very knowledgeable and does great work, thank you

Amazing work and customer service overall 10/10 the shop is clean and the artists are amazinggg read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Frank pierced my tragus a few years back. He makes you feel welcome and comfortable. He is skilled and confident in his craft. I had a bump on my piercing and he told me to come back for him to help care for the piercing. read more

Frank is a amazing artist. He really loves what he does and his art reflects it. I will definitely be returning.

I had the pleasure of being serviced by Frank today, and he was nothing but kind and helpful! I came in to have my lip piercing jewelry replaced since I was having issues removing it at home, and Frank did a wonderful job and was very detail oriented in selecting the right sizing for the ring and jewelry balls. He made sure I was comfortable and wasn't in any pain throughout the whole process. This is the second time I've visited this shop, and everyone has always been incredibly welcoming and respectful. Will definitely be returning here for any future piercing ventures :)) read more

I walked in because i had ridden past the shop a good amount of times on my way home from work. i spoke with Frank first and he said he had a new artist and if i was cool with him doing my tattoo. I said why not? This tattoo came out exactly how I wanted it. I'm more than happy with it and will be coming back for more ‍. The price, The people, and the whole shops vibe. Seems like a fun place to go to on a Friday the 13th read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Brand New Tattoo I got done by Michael! - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I cannot say enough great things about this shop, as someone with a clean slate as far as tattoos go, walking into a tattoo shop can be a little intimidating but with incredible yelp reviews like this shop had it was the only place I was willing to go. Everyone there was extremely kind. I wanted to get something for my ten year anniversary and Frank was very patient taking time to understand exactly what I wanted. His work was incredible! I cannot recommend this shop enough! read more

I love how quickly they response. The price is very reasonable. The place is clean and spacious. Friendly customer service.

I got my first tattoo yesterday and it was AMAZING. The tattoo is for my dog that recently passed so it means a lot to me and I am so happy with the results. Dyson made the experience very comfortable and pleasant. The shop was a clean and had a great vibe. I will be coming back in the future! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Walked in to replace a missing septum ball. Frank did it BUT, it hurt so bad while he was doing it. So rough IMO hurt more than piercing it at 12g. not only that when i got up and looked, the new ball looked slightly smaller and he brushed it off saying it was probably just shinier... After paying $15 for ONE ball and sitting in my car staring at it, went back in to confront him about it actually looking different then he fixed it. Painful asf again. Dismissive, overpriced, also said my tongue piercing was "wrong" even tho i did my own research as well... read more

Originally came in with a very vague idea of what I wanted and let's just say, not the greatest reference pics haha (Alex if you're reading this, burn those pics plz). Alex was super sweet and came up with an awesome design, taking into account my personal aesthetic and preferences and being patient with my lack of artistic vision. He was highly communicative, offered water and snacks, and ensured that I was comfortable and enjoying my time throughout the entire process. Perfect balance of professional and personable, definitely coming back here for my next piece! Thanks Alex! read more

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I got a tattoo last night to match with my friend, and it came out so lovely I got an outline of a crescent moon. My friend had hers for a while already. Shelby did a fantastic job, and she was super friendly and informative. She offered my friend and me drinks and snacks. I would definitely go again for any future tattoos! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Alex at Eighth Element Tattoo is AMAZING! I came to him with a couple ideas and trusted his artistry to bring my vision to life. Not only is he incredibly talented, creative, and detailed, but he makes the experience enjoyable and comfortable. I will definitely be going to him for more arm pieces in the near future! read more

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I went in to have my nose re-pierced and my experience to say the least was amazing. The owner Frank was super nice and informative much made the whole trip quick and easy. I highly recommend this shop for piercings pricing is also very reasonable. read more

Alex is amazing !! When I have a vision of a tattoo, he makes it 20 times even better! He has done all of my meaningful tattoos. To my parents outline to my sibling tattoo with my sisters to a detail sneaker ! I see him more often than my hairstyles in the last year! His work continues to amaze me every time ! read more

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I went for a walk-in after I got my naval pierced two months ago by a different piercer and it fell out. I went to Frank to get my naval reopened or to see if I needed to get it repierced, since it had been 7 days after it had fallen out. Frank was so informative and confident about the process. We tapered my belly button piercing and were able to get new jewelry in within 5 minutes. He told me that controlling my breathing was what made it easy, and he helped me through the breathing process. Very good guy, and extremely passionate and knowledgeable about what he's doing. read more

I had such a great first tattoo experience! Frank made me feel super comfortable and he made sure that the placement and size of the design I wanted was perfect. I will definitely be back in the future and you don't need to think twice if you're looking for a professional artist who did a wonderful job. I could tell he really cares about the quality of his work as well as making sure his clients are comfortable and happy with everything. Frank even airdropped me the photos and video he took of my tattoo right after he finished. THANK YOU FRANK it looks so perfect! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Frank Tran is an unbelievable tattoo artist as well as a great artist. He can take any picture and make it a masterpiece before creating the tattoo. My wife and I have both received tattoos from him. They are both works in progress. He has won so many awards, I felt privileged to have him do ours. Thank you Frank. read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Chinese Dragon arm sleeve tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

My mom and I went in to get similar themed tattoos today. We were walk ins. Alex and Frank tattooed us. The process the entire time was so easy and welcoming. Alex helped us talk through our tattoos and sizing, and even made perfect personalization suggestions. Frank tattooed my mom. Both Alex and Frank were awesome at comforting my mom who was a tattoo virgin prior to today. Also the vibes here at just great. The plants, the music, the welcoming communication. 1000% will be coming back to be tattooed here. If you need a great quality tattoo, come to Eighth Element! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Mine (top), mom's (bottom) - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

High quality and professional experience. Frank spent the time with me to make sure size, placement and color were exactly what I wanted. I love my new tattoo! It is created with delicacy and precision. I will be coming back for my next one. read more

Just got my second set of tattoos with Alex. He is so gentle and very communicative. I enjoyed that we were able to collaborate on the design for my tattoo. He was very reassuring throughout the process. I felt truly comfortable with the music choice and the pace at which he worked on the tattoos. Thank you so much Alex for making this experience fun and relaxing. read more

Great facility, very clean and professional, I had mine done by Alex and I plan to come back for more when the weather cools down read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Very Professional! Came here for my friends tattoo. Appointment at 4pm and tattoo artist Frank was helping us. My friend wanted a sentence on his chest but he wasn't sure how to orient it on his chest. Frank printed various styles on paper to show what it would look like. After we finalized what my friend wanted, he laid down on comfortable bed. Everything was very organized and clean. Frank tattooed my friend perfectly. He didn't mind me recording which was nice. He offered free water and soda from his fridge too. Very good customer service. Price is fair as well. read more

Alex was such a pleasure! He was professional, courteous, and made sure I was comfortable. The whole shop was clean and beautiful and serene! I can't recommend him enough for your tattoo desires! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Cool and Frienly artists. I had this tattoo with Frank. He did really quick, just around 25 mins. His price is reasonable with high skill. + Clean Store and equipment + Helpful and Careful + Fridge and Microwave for customers read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Shelby did a tattoo for me as a first timer and she was really reassuring and nice! I will go in for another tattoo at some point at this business! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Alien and space ship, above all 10/10 and will be returning for more !!!!! Such a great gift for my 21st. read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Soooo excited, love that this place takes time to make sure everything is perfect. Thank u !!!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Recommended by a friend and after my consultation with Frank, my tattoo artist, I can see why this place gets nothing but 5 stars. Frank is very professional and helpful. Showed me how my tattoo would look on me first. Gave very good insights too. From size, orientations etc. The cleanliness of the shop was key in helping me make my decisions! Very happy that I went with Frank and this shop. This is my first tattoo and won't be my last!! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

When I lost my babygrr a few months ago I knew I needed a tattoo of her gorgeous fuzzy face on my forearm. It's part of my grieving process, don't judge me. :) Since the lockdown had just begun I had plenty of time to narrow down the list of artists for this incredibly important piece of work (to me, at least). I narrowed it down to 3 based on their styles and contacted each of them. 2 of them responded but the vibes weren't right. They didn't ask any questions and seemed a bit put-out I wanted my cat on my arm. Then there was Frank. He responded to me within an hour and actually asked me about the tattoo in-depth. He wasn't at all irritated at what my tat was and engaged like an actual human being! I went back and forth about whether I should include her paws and he never once got upset with my questions. The shop is very clean and the other artist there was friendly, too. Frank went over the needed paperwork and then gave me a few sizes of my Purdy to look at. I immediately turned her portrait to face me and he told me that it should go the other way or it would look upside down to everyone. He even showed me his own arm tat as an example and he was right, it would have looked weird. He managed not to laugh at me for it, lol and he kept a straight face through the explanation. The tattooing itself was professional and you can tell he knows what he's doing. While working on my tat he was detailing the use of the equipment to one of the other artists. It's nice when everyone has a thorough knowledge of the entirety of their profession. Frank checked on me multiple times and communicated very well. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I have 8 tats and was never nervous about any of them until this one. They are pretty much dragon-related and though they all mean a lot to me this picture of my furry soulmate is by far the most important work I've had done. My upper-arm wyvern is awesome but if it didn't come out looking exactly right he'd just need to be renamed from "Grolofnir the Great" to Gary the Middling", no biggie. Mistakes made to this tat would mean it wasn't my Purdykins. The tattoo came out incredible, absolutely awesome! I can't tell anyone enough how much I adore Frank and the tat he gave me. Purdys eyes are just so HER I actually cried a bit. Which for me is a huge deal. Frank and 8th Element are wonderful and I really, really recommend trusting them with whatever art you want done. I've found my new tattoo shop and couldn't be more pleased! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - My Purdykins. - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

10/10 tattoo studio!! frank was super duper nice and obviously cared about me throughout the entire process. he provided free snacks & drinks before the session and was overall very calm and professional. the tattoos themselves turned out PHENOMENAL!! i had a very welcoming intro to tattoos thanks to frank and i will definitely be hitting up this place again if i decide to get more in the future!! read more

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I am in love with my tattoo, Frank took the time with me to draw up the most beautiful memory and artistically designed something that goes beyond words. Definitely recommend Eighth Element Tattoo! Professional, clean, beautiful art, and more! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - A beautiful memory of my mother and father and the two fur loves - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I've gotten tattoos here since 2013 or 2014 - five including four tattoos and a cover up tattoo. I also got a septum piercing done here. Frank is usually the person who does my tattoos and he did the piercing. They are good at responding to messages. Great, friendly service and a cool environment. read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - My dog, Donuts, in a donut. Art by me, tattooed by Frank. - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

If you are looking for an Artist who is careful, have patience and have mad skills! Look no further, just call and ask for Frank! You will not regret! read more

Eighth Element Tattoo - Purple lotus tatted by Frank - Tattoo Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I only get my tattoos from Alex from now on. He's the best! The shop is super clean and mad chill. Highly recommend them!