I had been wanting to cover up an old tattoo for a while but wasn't sure where to go, so I reached…read moreout to King Cobra Tattoo by email. Shelby responded promptly to my inquiry, answered all of my questions, and made the entire process easy from the very beginning. I already had my heart set on a lotus flower because I loved the symbolism behind it, but I also let Shelby know that if he thought another design would work better as a cover-up, I was completely open to his professional opinion. He agreed the lotus would be a great choice, and we talked about incorporating color into the design. He was genuinely excited about the project, and he absolutely executed it beautifully. The appointment itself was relaxed, professional, and took about an hour. Shelby explained everything throughout the process, including the possibility that some of the original tattoo could faintly "ghost" through during healing and that, if it did, he'd happily touch it up at no charge. I really appreciated his honesty and the fact that he stands behind his work. On top of that, the atmosphere was great. He had an awesome playlist going and even introduced me to a band I'd never heard before--The Teskey Brothers (check them out!)--which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I couldn't be happier with the final result. He took a tattoo that no longer represented who I am and transformed it into something beautiful and meaningful. The lotus symbolizes growth, resilience, and new beginnings, making it the perfect choice for this new chapter of my life. It's only Day 1, but I already love it. I'll be sure to update this review with a healed photo in a few weeks. If you're looking for an artist who is responsive, professional, listens to your ideas, and truly stands behind his work, I highly recommend Shelby at King Cobra Tattoo. Thank you again for creating a tattoo I'll be proud to wear for years to come!

My husband and daughter got matching tattoos by Mike a few months back as she was heading off to…read morecollege - we all loved them and the experience with Mike and the King Cobra shop. So when my itch for new ink kicked in, I hit up Mike and got an appointment within a week. I spent this morning at King Cobra getting my tattoo by Mike. The playlist was awesome the conversation was great. And most importantly, I love my tattoo! Husby's headed there tomorrow! Looks like we have a family tattoo guy now! Also, I gotta shout out to the owner Shelby. He came in about half way through my tattoo and I just felt like I was hanging out with some cool a$$ folks for a couple hours!

Anime Hunter X Hunter, dagger with an aura tattoo. Jessica, you did amazing. I'll definitely be…read moregoing to her for my next tattoo.

Got my tattoo here. Jon was quick to respond. Messaged him on a Thursday. Got in the following…read moreMonday and I absolutely love my tattoo. Also it was a great price!

Got my very first piercing on my navel done here by Estrella back in February. She was very nice…read morethroughout the service and made me feel comfortable. However, I later discovered on my own that I don't have the correct anatomy for a navel piercing. She even marked my navel with a marker and made it seem like it wouldn't be a problem to pierce me. She pierced my stomach instead of piercing through my navel. I would not recommend getting pierced here.

I can't say enough about this place and Juarez...this is my second tattoo from them, he did a…read morefantastic job! I showed him what I was thinking of getting, he came up with a concept that blew my mind, something I wouldn't have ever thought of and 6 hours later, I was shocked, everyone who's seen it have gave nothing but top compliments and rave reviews on how great it looks, I highly recommend them without a doubt!

Sarah Christine is truly amazing! She pierced my daughter's helix and did a fantastic job…read more Recommend 100x over! Thank you so much for taking such good care of my girl!

I have to start by saying I'm not posting pictures yet because my tattoo isn't finished yet because…read moreof so many colors it started to muddy up so we had to stop. Which I'm totally fine with. My artist is raven aka sick boy. He's absolutely by far the best most talented person I've let work on me. He has a personality just like mine and everyone I met today has a banging personality to match! This place is great and is a whole vibe. I'm telling you if you're due for some ink therapy this is your place. Make sure to ask for sick boy as he's amazing and ready to help with your next project.

Katt was great! Super friendly and talkative, puts you at…read moreease. Great fast work, while still achieving exactly what you ask for! Trying to figure out my next design to go back!

William is the best, in my opinion! He was very accommodating for a…read moreAppointment time, really clean, kept it professional but comforting! Definitely going back for touch ups for other tattoos I have!

Hit Jesse up to add some detail/shading to a large piece I had and he was able to take me the day…read moreof and spent a few hours working on it. I was really lucky to find him and get in with him as he did a great job. Nice and professional too. Would highly recommend him and any other artist at Tina's.

I want to get a tattoo on my arm and I need to get some money. This is dmoney from Oakley ca…read moreAnd I am looking for a tattoos art's

We are repeat customers of this shop. No tats, just piercings…read more When my daughter was about 10 or 11, she wanted pierced ears, and I wanted clean & sanitary. Piercing guns in mall stores are NOT the way to go! Just don't do it. After looking into several tattoo/piercing shops, I felt really confident that Emerald was the right place, and it was! My daughter has never had any issues with her piercings. They have pierced us both over the past few years, and it's always been top shelf. We won't go anywhere else.

I went back on a friday to get my eyebrow pierced, it was surprisingly super quick! Imo, the…read moreexperience I had this time was so much better than the last, bc the receptionist was much more nicer than one I've experienced multiple times in the past. I think they had blue & pink hair. Also, the piercer was super sweet! I remember her being a trainee when i came here in October '25. She was rly informative and answered all my questions! The reason i'm giving it 4 stars is bc all 4 of my jewelry have fallen out at separate times -- 3 helixes and my eyebrow that I just got pierced (it's been around 3 weeks). I don't sleep on them (i'm very strict abt not sleeping on them), and i don't touch them. Other than that, i definitely enjoyed all my experiences coming here

Took my daughter to get her 1st tattoo to be done by the one and only Uncle Stephan. Of course he…read moretook great care of her and was gentle and kind in his approach. He listened to what she wanted and delivered a beautiful Tiara Flower behind her ear. Thank you so much for the extra loving care. They say tattoos are like potato chips, you can't just have one lol I have a feeling she'll be back! Btw..beautiful studio with plenty of seating space for guests or while waiting. They have merch for sale and a pool table. Parking upfront.

Meeting Stephan was an awesome experience. I came in with a specific rose design in mind, and he…read morewent above and beyond--sketching a beautiful version that carried a personal story. This tattoo also helped me cover an old scar on my arm with something I could finally admire. Stephan was professional, focused, and friendly. His attention to detail is impressive, and he made sure I felt comfortable throughout the process. His work area was clean, well-organized, and properly sanitized, which gave me peace of mind. Not only is Stephan a talented tattoo artist, but he also draws and paints--his personal artwork is displayed throughout the shop, and you can feel the creativity in every corner. It's clear he's passionate about all forms of art. The shop, located off Hood Franklin Road, has a relaxed and creative vibe. Inside, there's a pool table, foosball, a mini t-shirt shop, and even karaoke! It felt more like a cool, welcoming space than a typical tattoo studio. Highly recommend--can't wait to go back and finish the full design.

I got a memorial tattoo for my son with Dre, she is absolutely amazing! She listened to my ideas…read moreand worked with me on getting just what I wanted for my son. The shop is beautiful in my opinion and everyone that works there is very nice and welcoming. Highly recommend based on my experience.

I got one of my favorite pieces done here years back. Upon learning they were still around decided…read moreto pop in to make an appointment and pay a deposit then things took a turn. There was a lady at the front desk who stepped away as soon as I walked in, a few artists and a few customers. Now mind you, I know they don't accept walk ins but I just wanted to make an appointment since I was nearby and had cash to make the deposit. No one spoke to me,like AT ALL. The girl at front desk that stepped away just continued to talk to other staff and never walked back over to speak to me. I waited around for a bit without so much as an acknowledgement, hello, etc just nothing as if I was invisible. Decided to look them up and I saw the artist that did my prior piece is no longer there. So although I absolutely loved my prior tattoo and the service, the people there now could use a lesson in customer service. I ended up leaving after being blatantly ignored.

I don't have enough great things to say about this shop. Jr. Is one of the most talented best…read moretattoo artist there is. From booking the appointment to the sit down and design was amazing. He is a true master at portraits and can do anything else. His work speaks volumes , I want to book a session with his dad just to see how the story all started from in a sense. Dude will go down as a legend. He ain't cheap but that's a good thing this shit is stuck on you til your deep in the ground . Five stars JR and staff!

I got my second tattoo from secret sidewalk with Fabian. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience from…read morethe consultation to the session. I had my first tattoo done 5 years ago with his dad and it was an amazing piece (I get some many compliments)! The shop changed locations and I think it's an absolute upgrade (calm, bright, amazing artwork). Can't wait to get my next tattoo, already have some ideas!