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HQ Tattoo

3.8 (16 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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My left arm Fly Nimbus with dragon ball Z
Manuel S.

I came here base on my tattoo artist coming to bjs brewhouse for food and drinks. My tattoo artist name is Blink, overall superb service and clean easy going environment. I got one of my favorite character in dragon ball Z. Quick and painless tattoo. Come all who are seeking a great location.

Betty P.

Great experience at HQ, John was my artist and he was amazing! He did my first tattoo and he was great throughout the whole process. The place is very clean, well kept, welcoming staff and great environment.

The Kobe Bryant Nike logo.
Jorge Z.

Came into the shop with some friends right off the back loved the atmosphere of the shop. Getting my first tattoo with Bryan and it went super smooth. It was a great experience. The hospitality that Eduardo showed us was so inviting and just felt at peace with everything. Highly recommend this shop. If it's your first tattoo or how many ever you have they will take care of you.

Michael Myers by @blinks
Monica S.

they have the best tattoo artists in town. you get what you pay for. they add detail to your work and take their time. friendly environment!

Artist: Brian A.
Nathan S.

Amazing environment and extremely clean. Every artist here is super talented and light handed! If you want a great tattoo and experience this is the place to go. Brian A. got me in and knocked this piece out in about 40 minutes!

Sam Z.

We had a Bachelor party in San Diego and wanted tattoos. The artist John and the owner Lalo we're super hospitable and the talent here is incredible. We walked in and got taken care of. We will be coming back when we visit SD again.

I'm honestly disappointed with the tattoo artist, @619stephtattoos . First and foremost the piece itself. I had asked for a September inspired Libra Tarot card because I saw her do an Aries piece on instagram and i loved the way she did that. We agree on the size, placement, and the idea, she tells me that she'll message me a few days before the appointment with the design she came up with so i can make adjustments if needed. Steph messaged me the night before the appointment, with basically the same design concept as the Aries card, only difference my card was holding a scale and not a mask and the flowers were different. I was a bit upset but i agree with it because like i said i liked the Aries card, so as dumb as i am I proceeded. I was running a bit late, i did inform the artist and she was fine with it, told me to just come in when i get there. I get there and she's rushing to gather the supplies, we talk about the piece i agree and we proceed. I lay flat on my stomach, she places the stencil and begins. Since the moment she began till she finished i felt as she rushed it, we finish within less than 2 hours i believe. I feel her hitting the bench my arm was laying on as that makes me nervous for the quality of my tattoo. We finish, get told to check out the tattoo and i do. I'm not a confrontational person, so i held my mouth shut... she rushes to wrap the piece which she literally didn't even do. I pay her what we first agreed on and dipped. The second i walk out the wrap falls because she was in such a rush to finish with me that she didn't realize she tapped it on backwards. I'm not planning on direct messaging her as i don't want her to "try" and "fix" it. Really upsetting that now I have to wait for it to heal so i can get a cover up. Truthfully I'm more mad at myself for going to an upcoming artist, trying to show support to only have my whole experience there be really shitty. Also its very misleading when all she posts on her instagram is her best work and i walk out with the shit on my arm.

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1 year ago

They charge way to much for the size tattoos that they give especially the tattoo artist named Gorsone way over priced

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5 years ago

Over priced went to society rejects tattoos and they gave me the tat for 500 $ less and they did a great job

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Coming home from a vacation in Mexico and stopped here. Super clean studio!! Rad crew, very friendly!

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Bruce Becerra is as absolutely amazing. I explained what I wanted and gave him free rein to design…read moreit based on what I've told him. It's an amazing tattoo, it's even better than what I imagined. Little details I never would have thought of. Also, the vibe in the shop was so chilled and comfortable. I've been to some shops that feel somewhat intimidating. Cynthia at the front was so friendly, even introduced me to the neighbourhood cat, Turbo, who is an absolute chonk. I highly recommend the place, the people are top notch, and the work is even better.

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