Did not disappoint Best experience ever especially since it was my first time getting a tattoo

There are tons of great tattoo spots in LA and I have been to many. This one is the best of the best. All of the artists are so patient, kind and beyond talented. We got Dave and he made us feel comfortable, seen & heard. What Dave created blew us away...it was far beyond anything we imagined or could describe ourselves. Also, the vibe there is so peaceful & calming. So excited for the next appt! read more

Got a piercing here a couple years ago and it got extremely infected, but it seems now they upped their service and staff. Came here with my friend the other day because she wanted to get a piercing, and there was barely any wait. Her piercer was very knowledgeable and definitely new well what she was doing. She was very informative on the process and aftercare, and did a good job explaining to us how everything worked, such as repiercing, scar tissue, etc. My friend loves her new piercings! read more

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This is hands down the place to go for all tattoos and piercings. We popped in from Arizona today and were blessed with the greatest tattoo/piercing experience. The owner was so attentive and friendly. We felt comfortable as soon as we walked in the door. My husband got a tattoo from Chris - genuine, welcoming, talented, took his time but he was also so quick. My piercer Laura was just as genuine and kind. She went out of her way to make sure I was happy and prepped me for what to expect. This was my first piercing experience and I will 100% never go anywhere else. Will be traveling to LA for all our tats and piercings. Thank you! read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I recently had the absolute pleasure of getting tattooed by Dave at Generation 8 Tattoo in Melrose, and I'm still blown away by the entire experience. From the moment I walked in, the shop had a super welcoming and clean vibe. The staff was friendly and professional, and you can tell right away that this is a place where quality and artistry truly matter. Dave is next-level talented. I came in with a pretty specific idea, and he not only listened closely but added creative touches that took the design to a whole new level. His attention to detail, precision, and steady hand made the whole process feel relaxed and smooth. He made sure I was comfortable every step of the way, and the end result? Absolutely stunning. If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, do yourself a favor and go see Dave at Generation 8. Whether it's your first or your tenth, you'll walk out with a piece of art you'll be proud to show off. I'm already planning my next one! read more

Had difficult location for design, but Dave came through with as close as possible outcome. Really appreciate all the information, being my first tat. Super talented and real nice guy. read more

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Came here for Friday the 13th and service was awesome! My husband and I were tattooed by the owner Dave and he did such an amazing job. He listened to what we wanted and customized our tattoos to our liking. Definitely going back here for more future tattoos. read more

Amazing service and really accommodating! I requested an appointment via yelp and the response rate was both quickly and timely. I work pretty late and they were able to fit me in at a time that coordinated with my time off. We sat down and came up with a design that would fit my sleeve and manny (I believe was his name) printed out multiple sizes to make sure I was completely satisfied with it being integrated in my sleeve. Prices are a bit higher expensive; however, the quality and ambience are amazing (you get what you pay for). I even enjoyed the small talk! I will be back soon read more

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Chelsea tattooed both me and my sister, and we couldn't be happier. She hand-designed our tattoos from reference photos we gave her, and the results were stunning--her work is truly beautiful. She was so nice, personable, and easy to talk to, which made the whole experience even better. The shop was very clean, she worked quickly, and the quality did not disappoint at all. Highly recommend Chelsea and Generation8 Tattoo--we'll definitely be back! read more

Laura pierced my 11-year-old daughter's ears for the first time. Laura was very detail-oriented and professional. She took her time and the piercings look great. My daughter had very little pain as well. It was a great experience. The owner, Dave, was also very friendly and helpful. Quality spot with a chill vibe. Highly recommended! read more

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I've been going to Dave for nearly 20 years---he's a true artist with a kick ass vision. Yes, he's professional and always produces a mini-masterpiece but it's his patience that wins me over. Props to his wife, an extension of his service; she handles all correspondence via phone/text and schedules appointments promptly! Cheers to more great work. read more

Amazing place with super kind people who really know what they are doing. Dave's a fantastic artist and is incredibly detailed yet fast at what he does. It's clear the artists here have lots of experience. Will be coming back for my second! read more

I was on vacation and I really wanted to get some tattoos so I stopped by the tattoo parlor to get us a couple small tattoos. I got a $31 gift certificate after and I got three different small tattoos and I would highly recommend this place. I cannot remember the name of the tattoo artist, but he was amazing. read more

Called early this afternoon to ask about piercing pricing and availability. The gentleman on the phone was very kind and informative, and he quickly made me an appointment for an hour later. I had been wanting to get my nipples pierced for a while but I was nervous to get it done. I finally chose this place because of all the wonderful reviews, and Brendan exceeded all my expectations. He was calm, friendly and thoroughly explained every single step of the process. Although the experience was painful as SH-- Brandon was an expert and made me feel so comfortable. Definitely recommend this place for any piercing, especially if you're nervous!! read more

I decided to get my first tattoo here, amazing service and felt so welcomed. I am definitely coming back!

I had a custom design I brought in and got done over two sessions. Jeremy and Dave did unbelievably accurate, perfectly executed work. The design I drew was full of parallel black lines -- I've since learned this is a very difficult tattoo to put on -- but they nailed it. Dave not only made sure the piece was perfectly balanced and flawless, but he also took the time to make sure it fit my form and really understood what I was trying to achieve. On top of that, he offered expert advice and thoughtful guidance that took my original concept and made it even better than I imagined. The shop itself is spotless, professional, and welcoming, and the entire team is incredibly skilled and easy to work with. I can't recommend Generation 8 Tattoo highly enough -- they're true artists and absolute pros. read more

Got a flat helix with Chontel IG: pinzn_needles I saw her work and was super excited. I've gotten a regular helix years ago and loved it as well. The shop is professional, clean. I would drive out to Generation8tattoo Pricing: Jan2024 I paid $40 for the service and the Neometal earring was $40; don't forget to tip! They take cash/card Appt: super easy to make, you can call/email/DM on IG Parking: street and I believe they have a small lot behind? read more

I started 2025 with a goal to get as many of my "dream" tattoos as possible (at least get them started) && most if not all of them have been done here at this shop. Every experience walking into the door has been great. Levi is a magician when it comes to bringing ideas to life & Dave is so kind & patient. He did my lower back piece with such care. It was a little over 5 hours (with a lot of stopping & sucking up the pain) but he was very attentive & cautious when it came to a twitch or jump. Price wise, very reasonable! Availability wise, each one of my tattoos (I've so far been tattooed by generation8 4 times in the last 5 months), they've been able to accommodate me as a walk-in every single time. I highly recommend just going for it & walking into the shop (or scheduling an appointment) read more

Amazing results! Came in to get my 17 year wedding ring and anniversary numerals covered with my Chinese zodiac sign (Snake) and it came out Beyond my wildest expectations!! Thank you guys!!!!!!!! read more

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I wanted to get my maiden name tattooed on me, my parents passed away two years apart and I've been married for years now, I wanted something to remember them by. This is my dad's handwriting. I'm so glad they made it bigger than the actual writing itself. The guy who was doing the tattoo was nice and made me feel comfortable through and through. Would recommend!! read more

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Lovely, lovely lady we met last weekend. She took care of our 9 year old and was very gentle with her. I can't thank her enough for making our scaredy cat feel comfortable and safe. Thank you Chontel! read more

I was searching for any piercing shop that carried plastic/glass retainers since I had to remove all 5 piercings for an MRI. I swear I must've contacted shops all over SoCal and none other than Generation8 responded to my Yelp inquiry and confirmed they carried these retainers. Yes, Amazon is way cheaper than going to a piercing shop, but my MRI was scheduled for the next morning, so your girl had no choice but to pay the price of poor time management. Chontel and Laura assisted me with changing my piercings out. Both were super friendly and professional. Out of the 5 piercings, 3 (tragus, conch, and helix) needed the retainers (cost me $20 each plus tip). Laura, in training, helped change out to the retainers. Unfortunately, the loops that held the retainers all fell out the next day, but because she's still in training, I totally get it. She still did a great job under Chontel's directions. I was lucky to find metered street parking, but the shop's on a busy street, so plan accordingly. read more

I had a great experience here! This was my first time getting a tattoo and everyone was so nice. They don't judge you for having a budget. They are reasonably priced and you get free touch ups for life! My tattoo was done by Chelsea :) read more

UPDATE: The artist never apologized or handled the situation, he simply blocked me. Talk about immature -- so much for "unlimited" touchups. This whole studio is such a scam. Avoid Chris and Manny -- I've never dealt with such unprofessional, immature tattoo artists in my life. read more

Generation 8 tattoo, for anyone looking for a Tattoo I strongly encourage you to see Jessis. My wife and I completely like and trust him. You truly won't go wrong with Jessie. Check out the website. Thank you. Todd read more

Just got pierced by Chontel and I am in love! She was warm, professional, and super fun. She made sure I knew exactly what was going on at all times, and she made me feel extremely comfortable with the whole process. The best part was that I didn't even feel pain during my piercing! (And let's just say I was repiercing a VERY sensitive spot). I 110% recommend her to anyone looking to get pierced. Quick, painless, and super fun. I came in for their special discount (50% off service, 15% off jewelry - making my total $84 when it would normally be $140). read more

Very professional and friendly service. Got a double helix piercing and a third lobe piercing and it was quick and easy. Very nice staff and very clean area. read more

This place keeps it real. Legit high quality work and actually real pricing. Other shops are always trying to make you spend way too much money. Love this place. The best! Very cool people and good vibes. They really actually care about your vision and make you feel welcomed. read more

This shop can't keep a schedule. I had an appointment on the books with them for six weeks, and then when I called to confirm two days ahead of time, they had taken me off the books and forgotten to tell me. I planned around this for weeks and they just forgot about me. I'm giving the second star because the design that Chon came up with was cool, but I wouldn't trust a place this flighty with my skin. read more

I requested to remove my eyebrow piercing. The service is very good! I am planning to get new piercings in this place in the future!

Came here to get a koi tattoo. Dave hooked it up. I couldn't be happier. I really like the color . Thanks Dave. read more

i have been coming to generation 8 for years. i happened to walk in here one afternoon in 2015 and wanted a head tattoo - i consulted with the then artist & owner & they loved the idea - constellations on my head. I told them i needed a week to get the $. The owner, dave, said he would do it now and if i was a good person, id come back and pay. and you bet your ASS i did. and came back more and more and more. they ALWAYS take care of me, have extremely talented artists, and i get complimented on my art from here at least once a week.. i can't recommend this place enough. read more

Generation8Tattoo - tattoo sleeve done by generation8 artists - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First, I want to say this is the second tattoo I've gotten from them. Dave is the owner and he's been in the business for a long time. He has years of experience. There are tattoo places opening up all the time and you never know how much experience these people have. Would you want a surgeon that was brand new and just starting out like maybe you're their first surgery? Of course you wouldn't. So why would you get a tattoo from somebody just starting out. I'm very happy with both my tattoos. I really recommend them. read more

Had a wonderful experience here. TL;DR:would highly recommend for your piercing needs. I came with a group of 4 friends and all of us wanted different piercings. One friend made a reservation for us in advance so there were no issues once we got there. All the staff members were super patient and helpful, especially Brendan (I think?) who did our piercings and made great jewelry recommendations. I got a right rook piercings. Cartilage piercings kind of scare me but it hurt WAY less than I anticipated. Brendan did a wonderful job and was super thorough and conscientious about making sure the jewelry was in correctly so it could heal properly. I got a barbell white white opal so the total for the piercing and jewelry was $112 I think. Definitely worth it. I'll be back! read more

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My friend and I made an appointment with Hiro for very tiny tattoos. We were so satisfied with the result and their prices are very reasonable compared to other tattoo places in LA. I have experience with different tattoo shops and generation 8 is my favorite. That is why I went back the next day to get another tat this time with Dave who is also the owner of the place. He also offered to do a touch up on my old tattoo for free, and I didn't even get it with them. I highly recommend this place, their work is neat, thin and professional. Plus they have very helpful and nice staff! read more

Generation8Tattoo - Got the Chilli tattoo. Hiro was the artist. - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Chontel is a piercing EXPERT and a sweetheart! I have had several ear piercings growing up; it was usually done at Claire's or at an ear piercing service catered to young girls at the time! Well, seeing as how I'm grown, I'm getting more 'grown' piercings! Chontel is winsome and a f******* delight! Personally, my pain threshold can withstand quite a bit and she can just go for it... she would still rather I am at ease before doing so. I love that! She takes what she does seriously and still has fun... that's the way it should be! The staff all seem close-knit and warm, funny with each other. There are specials at the end of the month for half the service fee AND a percentage off of jewelry. Her apprentice is adorable as well! read more

Got a regular lobe piercing from Chontel and she was amazing. I called ahead of time and got all the information I needed to set up an appointment in just one hour. Clean establishment with lovely staff and very professional. Chontel knew her craft and she made the entire experience seamless. Highly recommend. read more

Got my eyebrow pierced by Chontel on 4/25/25. I was extremely nervous when I got there, but Chontel had such a genuine and kind nature that I couldn't help but feel less stressed. She was very knowledgeable and talked to me about the healing process before we got started and then explained to me each step she was taking and why. She had an apprentice with her but I unfortunately don't remember their, though I was just as impressed with their bedside manner and kindness. Overall the vibe was top tier and it went much smoother than I anticipated. Definitely recommend going here, not only did my piercing look great but they hyped me up and made me extremely comfortable:) read more

I came here by referral from a friend and i'm so glad I did. I received two of my most neck turning tattoos from the incredible Cristo. Although there was a little bit of a language barrier between us, he absolutely executed both of my tattoos better than I could have expected. Not only was he patient but he allowed me to take breaks and massaged the area every few hours so my back didn't tense up and to alleviate some of the pain in the area. He paid attention to detail beautifully and these are two of my most notable tattoos. I've gotten three tattoos from Cristo and he gave me my first tattoo ever which isn't pictured. I can't wait to get another amazing tattoo from him soon. side note: all of the artists here are great. i've sent my brother to this studio and his artist was amazing as well. i received another tattoo i believe from the owner and his work is top tier too! this studio is 10/10! read more

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My girlfriend and I came in on sat night for a walk in and we're immediately helped. We just wanted a quick spontaneous tattoo and we're super happy with this place. My artist, Levi did exactly what I wanted and everyone was so friendly, will definitely be back for more read more

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