***Update: The owner responded and stated that their comments about me having to lose weight may…read morehave been due to a language barrier and were intended to discuss anatomy and piercing placement. However, my boyfriend was present during the appointment and heard the conversation firsthand. The comments about me needing to lose weight were made at least 5 times, which is why they made me uncomfortable. I also found the owner's use of the term "extra flesh" in his public response to be unprofessional and reflective of the concerns raised in my original review. Never once did I mention "extra flesh" so you see they literally body shame even publicly. I stand by my experience. While my piercing healed well with the titanium jewelry I selected, the repeated comments about my body and the pressure I felt to purchase more expensive jewelry are the reasons I chose not to return. -------- I originally booked an appointment here because they operate by appointment only. However, I was surprised to learn that both appointments and deposits are cash only. In a time when most businesses accept cards, Apple Pay, and other digital payment methods, this felt unnecessarily inconvenient. During my visit, I decided to get my belly button pierced. Unfortunately, the experience left a negative impression. Throughout the appointment, the piercer an Asian lady repeatedly commented that I needed to lose weight. These remarks were unsolicited, unprofessional, and made me uncomfortable. For context, I am 5'3" and approximately 123 pounds. Regardless of anyone's size or personal fitness goals, customers should not have to listen to repeated comments about their body during a piercing appointment. I came in for a service, not for criticism about my appearance. After that experience, I decided I would not return. Another issue I had was the constant pressure to purchase more expensive jewelry. I specifically requested titanium jewelry because I had researched it beforehand and wanted an option that is commonly recommended for sensitive skin. Despite this, I felt repeatedly pushed toward more expensive alternatives and was told I would be more likely to experience problems if I chose titanium. In my case, that was not true. My piercing healed without infection, and I was happy with my choice. Six months later, once my piercing had fully healed, I wanted to upgrade my jewelry and visited Platinum Ink Tattoo & Piercing. The difference in customer service was night and day. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and professional. They answered my questions without judgment, made me feel comfortable, and provided a much more positive experience overall. I was also surprised to find that both their piercing services and jewelry were approximately half the price of what I had been quoted at Eddie's. On top of that, Platinum Ink accepts multiple forms of payment, including credit cards and Apple Pay, and they welcome walk-ins, making the entire process much more convenient. I cannot speak to the quality of the tattoo work here since I only received a piercing. However, based on my personal experience, I would choose Platinum Ink Tattoo & Piercing without hesitation. Customer service, professionalism, and making clients feel comfortable should be a priority, and unfortunately that was not my experience here.

If you are interested in dermals, this is the place to go. I got 4 back dermals (2 at a time a…read morecouple weeks apart) here bout a year ago and was kinda nervous, not sm about the pain, but that I wouldn't like the location or that one was higher or sumn like that cuz it's not an easy piercing to just redo. I love how they don't just eyeball it but actually measure and draw out lines to figure out placement. Loved how all of em came out. Despite my efforts to keep them happy, I've had two incidents since where i was genuinely concerned that the only solution would be to take it out cuz that's all i saw online. I was so relieved when eddie informed me it'd be possible to save it (not a guarantee tho) using an extension bar and thank goodness it worked cuz both are completely fine now. I doubt i would still have em if i went anywhere else bout the issues i had. He is always rly prompt with responding on ig which I rly appreciate, especially when I had concerns. I first came here to get my tragus and third lobe piercings, and as someone who's really particular bout things like placement and symmetry, I got reassurance seeing Ayan measure and line up the placement of my third lobe piercings. Seeing how in depth they do even lobe piercings, I was confident in coming here and only here for back dermals. Also as a heads up this place is cash only Highly recommend here for all piercing needs:)

OK, so I found Hana through ChatGPT lol. This is my first ever tattoo, and I was so grateful to…read morehave found her. I decided to do hand tattoos for my first tattoo, and she just made me feel so comfortable, made sure that I understood how hand tattoos heal. She definitely made my first experience feel so heartwarming. I fell in love. The moment that I saw her on Instagram after I discovered her through ChatGPT, I completely fell in love with her artwork. She definitely is exactly what I was looking for, especially for my hand tattoos as they are fine line and super tiny. I would definitely recommend her 100%. I love the fact that her studio is a one-on-one kind of appointment setting. I definitely felt the attention to detail and the one-on-one experience with her.

Hana is amazing, an incredibly talented artist and I loved my time experience with her! I'm so…read morehappy with the work she did, and I went back the next week to get another piece from her. She is very communicative during pre-appointment, and easy to work with. Her shop is clean, peaceful, and comfortable. Hana's attention to detail is excellent, and she brought out the best from the picture of my late boy Gunner, with amazing realism. I'm so glad he will always be with me just as I remember him best. Her design of my lemons and daughter's name captured just what I imagined, and she executed it perfectly. Nothing but the best to say about Hana, I'll be back soon - THANK YOU!!

Artist: Dylan Oh…read moreDylan, Dylan, Dylan, Thank you so much for the best experience in a while. This was my memorial tattoo dedicated to my twins and Dylan did a phenomenal job. Great communication and a lot of patience with me. He was all smile and laughter which made my nervousness went away. I'm all about the vibes and something that was important with me was the vibe between the tattoo artist and I. Since I didn't get to have a face to face consultation but rather via dm, I'm really glad our first impression was positive. With that said, we made plans for future tatts and I'm excited.

Keep getting ads for this shop on instagram. 1.) Using A.I…read more in your ads is not a great sign of a reputable artist. 2.) I can tell your pics on insta are not your shop's work as the camera quality, and art are incredibly inconsistent. Low and behold, all the pics I see on here are different than the ones I saw on insta. Unprofessional and misleading. Please remember that the art you do will be on these people forever. Will never be going here.

This review is well overdue. I have had two pieces done at this shop at the artists are top notch…read more Shaun did an awesome job translating my half baked idea into a beautiful design that captured exactly what I wanted. Can't wait to come back!

Great shop filled with talented artists and super friendly staff! Shaun is an incredibly talented…read moreartist and overall a cool dude. He's done 2 tattoos for me and I'm constantly getting complimented on these pieces. These guys will ensure you will leave with a tattoo you love and you're proud of showing off. I cannot recommend Captured enough!

Thank you Stephanie for seeing me on such short notice and doing an amazing job! I've had my belly…read morebutton and ears pierced a long time ago and it was painful and I would get infections often. Stephanie was so thorough explaining everything and made me feel very comfortable. It wasn't painful at all and I'm looking forward to getting more piercings done in the future :)

oh my gosh love this place, i got nipple piercings and i gotta say i was beyond impressed…read more stephanie is the sweetest girl eva and made the process feel so effortless. came in clutch with her glasses as well since i wanted to record :) brian was so sweet his appt before me ran longer than expected and this was my first lip tat and homie was so quick with it, legit five minutes and it didnt hurt AT ALL. love this place, will be coming back!

I got my first ever tattoo done with Mars. I really loved how detailed she was in her work…read more It's always nerve wrecking when getting your first tattoo especially how picky I am. I searched forever to find someone who could create what I had in mind to life. Everyone is so friendly and the place is very modern and clean! I love the vibes here! They have a little seating area with a mini fridge with water and seltzer waters in case you get thirsty. Mars creates her designs when you arrive. I love that she really hears me out and is patient with me and her work. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for a first timer getting a tattoo. She answered all my questions prior and had clear Instructions for booking and what to expect before and after your appointment. I'm currently back with her to add more to my tattoo piece. Thank you Parlos SIX8 and Mars!

Very clean & professional…read more Super cute and modern music playing in the background. Process is super easy to follow and makes it a comfortable first timer experience before starting the tattoo. My tattoo artist was very thorough and a pleasure to spend 7.5 hours with. The detail in the tattoo was mesmerizing and it is now my favorite of all time! I will be back for more !! Also the owner of the shop is very friendly. Overall, the most comfortable place to get a tattoo especially with the majority of female tattoo artists.

This was my third time visiting the Baron Art location in Orange, but I booked with MJ this time…read morebecause I was specifically looking for her specialty in abstract ink wash brushstroke styles. From the very first message, the entire experience was incredibly smooth and pleasant. MJ was highly communicative leading up to our appointment date. I had a lot of ideas, and she was extremely patient and accommodating as we went back and forth on styles. She even had me come in for a quick, in-person consultation beforehand, which was fantastic because it made collaborating and aligning our visions face-to-face so much easier. On the day of the session, the process was amazing. MJ constantly checked in to ensure I was comfortable. She has a remarkably light hand, there were moments where it felt like nothing at all. I highly recommend MJ, especially if you are looking for traditional abstract brushstroke work, though her talent and professionalism make it clear she can adapt to whatever style you throw her way. She completely exceeded my expectations!

Piercings went super smooth! $15 for each piercing with a…read moremax of $40 charged. The process was smooth and they let you hold a stress ball haha.

Tattoo was perfect! Shop was clean and neat. She was sweet and talented! I would go back!read more

I'd personally recommend this place to anybody I know! Me and my wife came from out and state and…read morewe were enjoying our vacation before we decided to come here and it turned out Amazing for the both of us. The vibe and atmosphere was Great as soon as we walk in and we couldn't have asked for better Tattoo Artists! Alieen and Gus were Amazing we'd definitely be coming back.

I've been to Marcos' shop twice now: once for myself and once with my daughter…read more Marcos' shop is clean and inviting. Marcos takes such pride in his workmanship and is very thorough and caring in all that he does. I found Marcos via a friend who went with me when I had my tattoo done. We both had ink done that night and were in and out of the shop quickly. The healed tatts are BEAUTIFUL. I did a coverup and could NOT be happier.

Marcos can do it all! He's done 75% of the work I have on my arms. He's always down to earth and…read morevery nice. I always leave with a huge smile plus the also has some of the best prices in town!

It was my first tattoo experience, and Jimmy was incredibly patient in understanding exactly what I…read morewanted. He took the time to show me what the tattoo would look like beforehand, which made me feel completely at ease. His expertise in fine-line tattoos really shows, and I couldn't be happier with the result.

Kimi is an excellent tattoo artist! She put a lot of love and thought into the design to bring my…read moreideas to life. Setting up an appointment was super easy. Also, besides the tattoo looking amazing she was extremely quick. I had planned to stay there for maybe 4 hrs but I was done in an hour and half with no compromise to quality. If you are looking to get an anime tattoo, I would recommend Kimi in a heartbeat. My wife also wanted to get a tattoo while waiting for me and the shop was very flexible in helping her get a couple of small tattoos. The prices are so reasonable as well. Will definitely be coming back for my next anime tattoo!