Guru Tattoo

Hi there! Was wondering if you have any artists there willing to do a cover up? I know they are a completely different animal. Another artist recommended your shop and I could send you pictures of what I'm looking to cover up. Thank you!

Hi Alicia! Hope you are well. Thank you for reaching out to us. My name is Cris and I can assist you… Read more

I recently moved to San Diego and I have an unfinished Japanese sleeve on my arm and need to finish it and get more work done. Is that something that you guys can do? Thank you

Hi Brad! Hope you are well. Thank you for reaching out to us. My name is Cris and i can assist you with your inquiry.… Read more

Hello I'm 17 but looking to get a tattoo around my 18th birthday and was just wondering what the usual time between consultation and appointment is?

Hi there! It all depends on the artist you choose. Some of our artists have availability within 1-2 weeks, and others are months out. Feel free to email info@gurutattoo.com for more information when you are ready.

Do any of the tattoo artist specialize in UV tattooing?

Sorry, no UV ink specialists here.

I was wondering if I'd be able to get a quote on a tattoo without coming in? :)

Sure. I’ll do my best to help with that. DM any reference, and let me know what you have in mind. Size and placement too! Thanks.

Interested in a small tattoo. What is the shop minimum?

The shop minimum is $100, and the hourly rate starts at $200.

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Review Highlights - Guru Tattoo

“Aaron did my first tattoo 18 years ago, before Guru, and when I wanted another piece I searched him out.”

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Evolve Tattoo Removal

4.9(105 reviews)

6.6 mi

If you are thinking about tattoo removal, Evolve is the place you want to go. Seriously. I am…read morepretty critical about businesses that have to do with making clients feel comfortable when in a vulnerable state and I am so impressed by my first interaction with Evolve. Look, I`m in my 40s now and have some wisdom, but in my 20s, I was getting tattooed without really thinking about the artists skill or if I really, truly wanted the tattoo. Now that I`m older, I`m in phase two of my tattoo journey, which includes both covering up some pieces and now, removing some pieces either as a full removal(or as close to it) or lightening. Thus my journey with Evolve has begun. I had my consultation and first session with Mary today. I had no idea I was going to go through with a session on the spot, but after talking with Mary and feeling really comfortable and pleased with the information I received, the professionalism, and Mary's good nature and attitude, I went ahead and dove in head first. I went to talk about 3 different areas I wanted to work on and ended up staying to work on the bigger piece on my back. Go big or go home. Really, though, I should have started with a smaller piece because I`m not going to lie, laser tattoo removal is painful. Yes, your mileage may vary and it will depend on the size and area of the tattoo, but truthfully, it is no walk in the park. Mary was incredibly kind and sensitive to the pain involved with this process. They have numbing cream if you need it and with the laser, you get a nice arctic blast of air over the area. I have a lot of tattoos all over, and this was spicier than I thought. The care that Evolve places on their process and the passion they perform their work with is unmatched and you will be in the best hands during your sessions. Need to take a lot of breaks? Totally fine. Communicate and you will be met with kindness and understanding because this is not a comfortable process. I will provide an update as I go along my journey. I want to schedule my next session, for my smaller pieces, and get those going as well. Appointments are easy to schedule, you get text and email reminders, and the part that everyone wants to know about: Pricing. VERY reasonable. I did one consultation at another place a couple of years ago and said forget it because of the insane(in my opinion) cost per session for a very small piece. You won't know how many sessions you will need, of course, but they sometimes have specials or package deal that will take a bit extra off of already doable pricing. The only minor note I have is that parking can be tricky. This is not Evolve's fault. It is the nature of the area. So, may the force be with you. Get there early and you might have to do a little walking.

I came in a week ago to see Mary for my first permanent makeup tattoo removal session (nano/combo…read morebrows). I originally had my brows done in Fall 2023 with a touch-up done in Fall 2024, and while I really liked them at first, I felt like the ink was progressively turning grey which gave me a noticeably harsher look over time, especially on days that I'm not wearing makeup (which is most of the time anyways since I work from home). I contemplated getting laser removal for the first half of this year and finally decided to pull the trigger. My biggest regret is not getting this done sooner! Mary and I had a quick consultation before the session and their online NP gave me clearance to do the procedure on the same day. Honestly, the laser was a lot less painful than I initially thought. Mary is also so friendly and walked me through every step. We did a test patch on the tail of my brows first, and decided I wanted to laser my entire eyebrow since it looked really good for a first session. I was advised to wait until the 6 week mark to see if I'd need another session since my first session lightened my brows significantly. After a few days, I was left with a slight red-brown hue to my brows, but it's really easy to cover up with foundation at this point. Overall, I'd highly recommend coming to Evolve if you're looking to remove your microblading/powder brows. Skip the saline removal and start with laser!

Don't Trip!

This patient had very large tattoos that were no match for our Astanza laser.

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Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading

4.5(143 reviews)

5.7 mi•Kearny Mesa

EXCELLENT TATTOO REMOVAL!…read more Very straightforward pricing. Pay once and get as many sessions as it takes. PAY ONCE AND YOU CAN GO TO ANY REMOVERY! Super friendly staff and the nurses who treat you are patient and kind. Yes it hurts. They'll take as long as you need :) Thank you Removery!

I've been thinking about getting a few tattoos removed for years and finally decided to get it done…read moreat Removery. Andrina was really nice and easy to talk to and walked me through the whole process. I went in for my first session and was in and out in under 15 minutes. I did have some paperwork to fill out for my first time, but the actual tattoo removal procedure took less than a minute. Not going to lie, it does hurt, but it's super quick. I did my first session with Disney, and he was gentle and patient with me. I love that it's a one time cost with visits every 8 weeks until the tattoos are gone. I still have a ways to go but I can't wait to see the progress and finally have these tattoos I've been wanting removed. Thank you, Removery :)

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Beauty Babe Club

4.9(84 reviews)

3.2 mi•La Jolla

I wanted to share my experience with lip blushing because I was a little nervous at first. My lips…read morehad some uneven tone and asymmetry, and I just wanted something natural to enhance them. Yessenia was amazing. She was so patient and really took her time mapping my lips until I was completely happy with the shape before starting. That made me feel really comfortable and confident going into the process. This is my before, and you can see the unevenness and lack of definition. After the procedure, my lips look more even, softly defined, and naturally fuller without looking overdone. The color healed into a really pretty, natural tone. Also, definitely don't skip the second appointment, that's where all the fine details come together. Trust the process! Overall, I'm so happy with the results. It gives me a more polished look without needing to wear lipstick all the time.

Yesenia is the absolute best! I was nervous about getting my powder brows but I'm so glad I took…read morethe leap of faith! I feel so much more confident and loved how much time she took to make sure I loved the shape. Highly recommend!

After second appointment

The mapping process

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See these brows?!! 'Nough said! So good! Thank you Kim @ Beauty Babe Club. I would trust no1 else in the world with my face.

Funhouse Tattoo

4.8(465 reviews)

0.4 mi•Pacific Beach

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Leo is a true professional and a gifted artist. My brother and I got coordinated tattoos for which…read morewe had a tall order: similar concept but totally different styles. Leo created two incredible and unique designs and executed them perfectly. Our tattoos healed flawlessly and it was a pleasant experience all around. Can't recommend this guy enough! Couldn't ask for a better first tattoo experience

Highly recommend going to Brandon!…read more Came in with my mom and sister who had never gotten tattoos. They were only in town for a couple of days and Brandon was very flexible with scheduling and accomadating both of them. His set-up was incredibly clean and he was very patient and kind to my sister who was scared of needles. He took the time to explain the process, make sure they were both comfortable, and paused before continuing to ensure they were okay. He was also honest about placement and recommendations for sizing so that the tattoo would heal the best and not fade excessively fast. We took a while for 2 fairly small tattoos due to conversation and changing our minds about placement, but he never rushed us and made the entire process the best it could've been. Overall, Brandon was professional, patient, and geniunely caring toward his clients. The line work was clean and well done, and the tattoos came out exactly as discussed. 10/10 would recommend especially if you're a newbie to tattoos. Thank you!

Freddy Krueger by Skott K.

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Japaname pice by Chelstine

U Laser MedSpa

4.9(60 reviews)

5.5 mi

•$$$

I went for a consultation this week & had the most incredible experience with Amy! She is very…read moreconservative in her approach & unlike other MedSpas, they did not try to oversell or upsell me on treatments. She was a wealth of knowledge & shared so much info about what would actually move the needle for me vs what could potentially make my Melasma worse. So grateful to be connected with this group of amazing women - you can tell they have a passion for helping other women feel confident & comfortable in their skin. Highly recommend!

I went to get lip fillers and did not get the outcome I wanted. After the swelling went down, I…read morecould not tell that any fillers actually took place. I had an allergic reaction which made it painful to eat anything for weeks! I had called to get prescribed something for the pain and they suggested I take Tylenol. The NP urged me to go back to get the filler again as she insisted that my reaction could have been from eating something else. However, I no longer trusted her. It seemed like she did not care about my pain or results at all. She appeared selfish in only focusing on making another sale.

Amy Sinda, RN

Dana Armstead, Practice Manager

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Tattoo Ink Spot

3.8(179 reviews)

0.1 mi•Pacific Beach

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I'm just going to keep this short, simple and 100% honest:…read more This was the best tattoo session I've had since my first one in 2015. I've been to shops in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Hawaii, etc and I've never seen a tattoo artist have so much passion, empathy and determination as the one who just started the top half of Polynesian tribal sleeve. Not to mention, he learned more about the design I wanted after I sent him the one I found online and the story behind it. And he went home, created a badass interpretation and it turned out to be exactly how I had wanted it in my head. Huge shout out to OB and Johnny. If you want a tattoo done the right way, nearly to perfection, go check them out.

Terrible shop don't go here it's dirty and the people that work there are clearly tweakers! I got a…read morehorribly shallow belly button piercing done here that was badly off center by an old man with shaky hands

Shop front

Keith was the artist who helped my husband design this memorial tattoo for our son.

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My friend's Peruvian Lily done by Keith!

Trilogy Health-Laser Tattoo Removal Center

5.0(10 reviews)

12.9 mi

7 years in business

I came in with a difficult removal. Dr even told me it was going to be tough. The before and after…read morepics are incredible, after 6 sessions so far I am a believer. It will probably take another 6...but they don't tell you when you get a tattoo. You better love it or pain and $ will be your future. The staff and Dr Levine are very friendly and comforting. Would highly recommend.

If you have a tattoo you've decided to remove, don't hesitate to call Trilogy Laser…read more Dr. Levine and her staff are friendly and knowledgeable keeping you fully informed during the procedure. I chose to use the numbing cream and the gel patch which allows for faster results and do not find the laser uncomfortable. Thank you to Dr. Levine and the staff.

Trilogy Health-Laser Tattoo Removal Center

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LaserAway

4.0(661 reviews)

5.4 mi•University City

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19 years in business

Best thing I've done for my skin. Clear and brilliant laser has done wonders. Pls note that it's…read morenot magic but rather lightening of your pigmentation. Shoutout to Janelle and Bria, they all have been wonderful in making me feel so relaxed and not hurting

I've had great friendly experiences with some nurses and some at front desk like Sara, Amora…read more But this weekend, Ariana at the front desk was very unfriendly and was constantly messing with my session schedule. On top of that she managed to pass things (her story) over to the nurse, who was giving me unsolicited advice! Please understand : Business is about building relationships with people. You don't need to be overly nice but some basic understanding and helpful approaches goes a long way ! Especially with your clients! LaserAway could consider providing customer-facing trainings to the front desk employees for good retention!

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LaserAway

LaserAway Hillcrest has been an incredible experience for both tattoo removal and GLP-1 treatments…read more The team is very knowledgeable. professional and welcoming which makes every visit easy and comfortable. Karoline K is one of the best nurses to work with. She explains everything clearly, checks in throughout the process, and makes each session feel stress free. Her patient care is outstanding even if she is not attending to your appointment (always makes it a priority to say Hi!). Austin and Andrea are always there to great me as I walk in with a welcoming hello and smile. They greet you with genuine friendliness and help set the tone for a great appointment from start to finish.

Norma is a miracle worker!! She's honest, quick and great at what she does. Only one I trust to…read moretouch my face.

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Guru Tattoo

4.9(251 reviews)

6.6 mi

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Locally owned & operated

What else can I say that hasn't been said yet about this unbelievable tattoo studio?…read moreAaron took care of an old bad tattoo that I had and completely transformed it into something that I would proudly wear for the rest of my life! That's the difference between amateur and the absolute very top in the industry! Again, shout out to Aaron, who's not only an astonishing artist, but also an incredible human being.

I was in town for a short period but wanted to get a fine line tattoo done. I'm so grateful for…read moreIzzy! She did an amazing job and made me feel comfortable the entire time. That's for the cherry on top of my time here in SD, Izzy!