I found Ally on Instagram and booked an appointment for a coverup tattoo about a month in advance…read more I sent her a picture of my original tattoo and the reference I had drawn to be the coverup. Days leading up to it, I was still very worried because I hadn't seen her sketch yet. The day beforehand, she sent me her sketch and I adjusted it to my liking. The next day was my appointment and I had to call her since the building was kind of hard to find. The studio was very clean and professional. I had never had a professional studio tattoo prior to this visit and I was a little worried about the pain especially because of the stipple shading. Ally had a super light hand and the outline was completely fine, and after the pain spray it was basically numb. Another concern was the healing process and I did notice little black flakes coming off and I was a little worried. After a couple weeks, fully healed, the tattoo looks as good as it was when it was freshly done. The session took less than two hours and I think the price was reasonable. Definitely appreciate Ally being my first studio tattoo experience! Thanks again :-)

I've had two sessions with Ella so far and I couldn't be happier. She's so sweet and her work is…read moreamazing. I get complimented on my tattoo on a daily basis and I can't stop looking at it. If you're looking for an artist for some epic florals or sweet fauna, you can stop now, Ella is your girl.

Arie was amazing to work with!…read more I reached out to her via email for a custom design and everything went really smoothly. I sent her lots of reference images and the tattoo she created was exactly what I wanted. Her communication was consistent and she got back to me quickly whenever I had questions. I wanted a fine line design with some ornamental touches and I'm so happy with my result. The studio is very welcoming, clean and comfortable. My tattoo was pretty large for my first one, but I felt fine the entire time and Arie checked on me consistently. Applying the stencil took time, but I'm grateful for that because the placement was exactly what I wanted. We ended up going bigger day of and seeing the piece on my body with a stencil was super helpful in getting it right. I really appreciated Arie's calm demeanor & attention to detail! I get so many compliments on my tattoo, and I'm already planning to come back for more. The healing process was a breeze and my skin was never irritated, even immediately after my tattoo was completed. Highly recommend working with Arie and visiting O Tattoo if you're looking for a beautiful piece, that's done by a qualified, artistic professional.

I got a tattoo here May 2024 with KG. She was great throughout the whole process! I sent her my…read moreidea of what I wanted my tattoo to look like and what exactly I liked if each reference and she nailed it. She was so sweet and the vibe of the studio was also so calm. I would totally refer her to other people looking to get tats done in and outside of Oakland!

This was from my birthday last year but I wanted to mention how good of an experience I had for my…read morefirst tattoo. Sean was referred to me by my sister since our two other friends have gone to him for their tattoos, so I already felt comfortable going to him. Made an appointment through email, sent different pictures of what I wanted, and he was easy to communicate with. When I arrived, he was friendly and accommodating with all the little changes I wanted on the stencils. He made good conversation throughout the entire process, which distracted me from the light pain from the tattoos. For both arms, he said it was a minimum of $80! Such a good price for two tats so I decided to tip him graciously. Highly recommend this place if you want your first tattoo experience to be comfortable.

I've had tattoos done here in the past and they've always done a beautiful job. It had been years…read moreso I wanted to see if any of the artists I worked with and trusted were still there. I saw on Instagram that Sean Perkinson was still doing his thing so I sent him an email letting him know what I wanted. We chatted back and forth and set the date. When I arrived, his warm welcome made me feel right at home. He took his time sizing, and re-sizing to make sure the tattoo fit the area I wanted. Sean made the whole process so comfortable and talking with him was like talking to an old friend. He is such a great guy and talented artist. I will be returning and recommending Sean and FTW to everyone!

My brother and I walked in here yesterday and had a great experience with Carolyne. She worked with…read moreus on the design and did an excellent job incorporating our thoughts on the fly. The final tattoos turned out just how we had envisioned :) On top of that the studio was professional and clean, vibes were high and there were provided snacks. We are already planning our next tattoo at this rate!

gaia at Old Crow is truly exceptional. She did an absolutely stellar job on a massive cover-up on…read moremy thigh that many artists weren't willing to even attempt. Most people told me the only option was to black it out, but gaia actually took the time to thoughtfully design a real solution that preserved artistry and healed something meaningful for me. Her patience, creativity, and technical skill are unmatched. She carefully planned every detail and never rushed the process, making sure the design worked perfectly for my body and the existing tattoo underneath. The current result exceeded anything I could have imagined. (This is a long term project so this is the first of 8-10 sessions.) Beyond her talent, gaia is a spiritually centered person and deeply passionate. She made me feel heard and respected throughout the entire experience, which meant everything during such an emotional project. If you're looking for an artist who genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to create beautiful work, gaia is the one. I could not recommend her more highly.

Best shop in Oakland. The original tattoo 13 LOCATION HAS MOVED this year after 25 years. Good…read morenews, the same owner and same artists are just down the street. NEW ADDRESS is 4228 Telegraph avenue on the corner of 43rd and Telegraph next to the bar Tall boy.

Nino was very nice. He made the changes we asked for. Made some jokes to make me laugh and not…read morefeel so scared. My husband and I got matching tattoos.

Came here for Friday the 13th flash. Got a little revolver for 60. It was a great deal and I'm…read moresuper happy with it. Also staff were friendly and for being a busy day it wasn't a super long wait.

All the tattoo artists there are cool and friendly. I have gotten work there from Keene, and will…read morecontinue to do so. He's fantastic with working out your visual ideas and his artistic ability to sketch out what you'd like is amazing. Highly recommend Berkeley Tattoo Parlour!

Miguel made my vision come to life. I went in with an idea and came out with my dream fulfilled. It…read moreis a small but meaningful piece. I was able to get my dad's signature tattooed on my left wrist area. The ladybugs are for my nickname. They were beautifully drawn. Very detailed. I don't think it could have been more perfectly placed or drawn. This is my first time visiting this tattoo shop, but I do plan to return. And the place is absolutely beautiful and very clean!!

Miguel is the best! It was my first experience getting a tattoo, so naturally I was nervous about…read morewhat to expect. Miguel was not only a great artist (super straight lines are hard to do! But he crushed it), but super patient, super calm and down to earth demeanor, made me feel super relaxed and chill throughout the whole process. Place is really nice and clean too, super chill, great playlist too. Will definitely come back for future tattoos.