Van is an incredible artist. She is very friendly and makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. I…read morefelt bad because I changed the placement of the stencil so many times, but Van was patient and kind. I was pretty nervous about the pain, but tbh she has a very soft touch and I barely felt it. She checked on me multiple times, but it was not bad at all! It was very chill. Her work is so beautiful, and she is a perfectionist. I am coming back in September to add more color and I am really looking forward to it. I communicate with her via IG @ vxn.ink, and she is so professional and sweet.

I walked in and was greated by an amazing group of tattoo artists. This was my first time coming…read moreinto this tattoo shop and I left wanting to go back again for any future tattoos. Tuan was so friendly and was very detailed on the tattoo. He made sure to not rush the process. I am in love with the way this fine line tattoo came out. Although it is small it was worth it and I already want to go back during another lunch break for another session :)

Awesome artists!!…read more Rodney did amazing work on two of my friends and very detailed small detail fine line tattoos for me. He's the best. I'm getting ready to have my brows done by Coral. They are very nice and personable and that's even better! Love you so much!

Sad, I had this shopped bookmarked for 2yrs until I was ready to get tattoos, and their phone was…read moreout of service. I took a chance and drover over that on Sat around 3pm, and the door was locked, and no one there. Wasted my time.

I got a tattoo from Jayden about 3 weeks ago. First of all, the service was amazing. Everyone there…read morewas very nice. Some shops have that old school, tough guy thing going on that can make some people feel almost unwelcome but that was not the case here. I was immediately welcomed. I set up my appointment with Jayden through her Instagram page and honestly knew right away this was going to work. She was excited to work on the piece and was very clear with her communication. The tattoo itself is absolutely gorgeous! This was a piece I had put off getting because it's a cat and sometimes cats (specifically cat faces) are hard to do. I'm so glad I waited until I found the right artist. I'm definitely going back for more animals tattoos and maybe I'll even start my travel tattoos too. Also, the vibes are immaculate. Think gothic, macabre with some dark academia.

I was tattooed by Jayden yesterday at Black Lantern, and had an awesome experience. Jayden is…read more super talented and has fantastic communication. She genuinely cares about her craft, and it shows in her attention to detail and commitment to her clients. Jayden has a great energy and is so friendly to chat with! She cares deeply about each piece she tattoos, and I would highly recommend getting a piece by her. It was a super enjoyable process, and I look forward to getting more done by her.

I've had a few tattoos done here by different artists, and I've loved every single one. The quality…read moreof the work is consistently great, and each artist brought something unique to the table. The staff is super friendly and easy to work with. Everyone makes you feel comfortable, and the vibe in the studio is relaxed and welcoming. They're also really easy to talk to during sessions, which definitely helps pass the time. Pricing is fair, especially when compared to other studios or artists in the area.

Artist was patient, kind, fast, and had good communication. Also was honest about what is and is…read morenot possible when it comes to design. My tattoo exceeded my expectations.

Timely, professional, kind and understanding. Clean and thorough, definitely the right choice for…read moremy family's first tattoo

Davis is truly an amazing artist with impressing skills. Every time I've visited his shop, I've…read morebeen consistently pleased with the experience and the results. I had a few tattoos done by Davis and I appreciate his attention to detail and commitment to delivering exactly what I wanted each and every time. Davis always made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout each session. It's also a bonus when his shop is always so clean and organized! I highly recommend Davis, his skills and attention to detail have consistently produced outstanding results. I am always looking forward to my next session with him.

Had an appointment with Loi and was immediately greeted by all the staff! Everyone was super…read morefriendly and it was like meeting up with life long friends. Loi does crazy work, had a vision and he executed perfectly. Can't wait to go back to finish up my arm!

@inkedbyivy Thank you so much! We love our mother daughter…read morematching tattoos! Can't wait for the next one!

Trung did all my tattoos about five years ago, and I recently reached out to him to get a new…read morepiece. I would only trust him with my tattoos. Unfortunately, he's been fully booked and now focuses on larger pieces, so he wasn't available for mine. However, he introduced me to his colleague, Diem. I showed them what I had in mind, and Diem came up with an even better idea for my tattoo. It turned out amazing--she did a fantastic job. She was also very polite and answered all my questions. I haven't gotten any tattoos since Trung did my last one five years ago, but I will definitely come back for more from the artists here. They are highly skilled and really understand what you want. The pricing is also reasonable. The vibe in the shop is very quiet and warm. Diem even played great music while I was getting tattooed. 1000/10

I completely forgot to leave a review for this shop…read more I contacted them about an eyebrow piercing and spoke to Trung to get an appointment set up. If I remember correctly I came in on 8/1/25 and Nhi took care of getting me the paperwork to fill out and did the actual piercing. Before we even did it she asked me about where I wanted it and was very patient with me in making sure it was exactly where I wanted it. It took a couple of tries but I got it to where I want it. Nhi did an amazing job! I barely felt anything and the piercing came out great! I spoke to Trung after about possibly getting another tattoo finished/touched up so in time I'll make another appointment for that. Also, the shop is pretty small so I don't recommend bringing lots of friends. Overall I met Nhi and Trung and they're very chill and will work with you on getting what you want. Highly recommend this shop for all your tattoo/ piercing needs!

I really like this piercing and tattoo studio. I came a couple of weeks ago for an ear lobe…read morepiercing and was scheduled with Eoin. I wanted to get a third hole on both ears. My piercer was really friendly and answered my questions. I felt comfortable and the piercing actually didn't hurt that much at all. Came back today to downsize and scheduled with Eoin. They did an excellent job again. Didn't feel a thing. I will come back and get more piercings. I really recommend and everyone was friendly.

Went here to get a tattoo for my late mom and I have to say: WOW! Not only was the shop super cool…read moreand chill, I didn't feel any pressure to get anything I didn't want done. The staff are amazingly nice and super funny. Enoc not only did an awesome job on my tattoo, but he made sure that I was comfortable and at ease. Definately coming back for any future tattoos.

Simply amazing and unforgettable! Got my first ever tattoo with Orly and what he gave me was…read moregreater than I had expected/hoped for! I reached out to him and his booking manager over IG and it was a super easy process to do. The day of my appointment, I was super nervous! Orly is super personable, calm, and friendly. He asked what I had in mind and if I had any pictures to go off of and he went from there. He got some assistance from Bong, who was a guest artist that week and I couldn't have been more thankful! The art he gave me is beautiful and I'm still in awe that it actually happened. I'm definitely coming back to finish my sleeve. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

Humble Beginnings Tattoo Studio is hands down my favorite tattoo studio in the Bay Area. From the…read moremoment you walk in, you feel like you're among your people--they make you feel like family. My first visit was for a partial cover-up that transitioned into a tribal tattoo. I researched very carefully because I was intentionally seeking women tattoo artists who specialize in tribal work. The story I'm telling through my tattoos matters deeply to me, and respect for symbolism is essential. That search led me to Mel. After seeing her work, I booked a consultation--and she more than lived up to her reputation. In fact, she exceeded my expectations so much that I returned to have the tattoo extended straight down my spine (which is AWESOME!!!) My long-term project is to have women tattoo artists visually gift my life story in Polynesian and Filipino tribal styles across the entire right side of my body. While I also proudly wear tattoos by male artists on the other side--chosen just as intentionally--I want this side to honor women artists who truly understand and respect tribal symbolism. Mel is absolutely among the best. A few weeks ago, I returned during Humble Beginnings' Black Friday flash sale and got a rose tattoo on my arm--this time by Kim. She did such an incredible job that I'm already planning to go back to her for a rose half-sleeve. I'll also be returning to Mel to continue work on my leg and complete another section of my side. Every time I'm in the studio, I find myself watching the other artists work and feeling completely inspired. Their talent is next-level. Honestly, I'm tempted to get tattooed by every artist there! As long as I have canvas for it! Every artist at Humble Beginnings is incredibly skilled, and having their work represented on your body is absolutely worth it. If you're looking for artistry, intention, and a studio that truly feels like home--this is the place.

I booked with Low I had got a full dragon sleeve done by him I'm extremely happy with my tattoo I…read morecan't wait to go back for my full back tattoo we have scheduled. If you are looking to book a tattoo , Low is very easy to work with and he is willing to work with you on the design until you are satisfied ! 10 out of 10 stars ! and shop I recommend anyone looking for high-quality work, great vibes,and a great overall experience

Low has been my artist for years and I always loved his vision and execution. He's always friendly…read moreand knowledgeable about a variety of things. His style can vary depending on what you'd like but he's done my work with an Asian style. I've seen him do Greek mythology work and it was incredible. We are starting on a full back piece and I can't wait to have it finished!