II absolutely love my tattoo and had an amazing experience here! The shop is spotless, and it's clear that the staff holds health and safety to the highest standard, which gave me great peace of mind. Scheduling an appointment was a breeze, and I appreciated that there wasn't a long wait. While some shops offer walk-ins, this place truly offers the cream of the crop when it comes to artists, so appointments are well worth it. Brandon did an incredible job with my ink! Not only is he a talented artist, but I also enjoyed the great conversation while he worked on my piece. The pricing was very reasonable--in fact, I expected to pay more for the quality I received, so that was a pleasant surprise! My silhouette of a husky turned out exactly how I envisioned, and I couldn't be happier. For my fellow Yelpers looking to get amazing work done, I highly recommend checking out this shop. Trust me, you won't regret it--go get your ink on! Thank you, Brandon, for the perfect tattoo and a fantastic experience! read more

Imperious Rex - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Pat is AMAZING not only an extremely talented artist but a very kind person! I will for sure be returning! Amazing vibes and great shop!

I have traveled far and wide in the past for tattoos, always following artists I felt were "the best"; Vegas, Los Angeles, Modesto, Hayward and even Oregon. However I will never leave Imperious Rex while Mike is at the shop. Mike Manson (@mumbles.art on Instagram) is hands down the most versatile and phenomenal artist I have come across. He also works side by side with Rachel, who in her own right is an amazing talent that I look forward to working with. Mikes stylistic elements make creatures come to life, his attention to detail is unparalleled and his bedside manner makes each client feel relaxed and at ease. The shop itself is by appointment only, as it should be with the level of talent within. The atmosphere is upscale and like a museum of original artwork by each artist. I would be lying to say that I didn't pine after each piece on the walls I would kill to own for my personal collection. The parking lot offers ample parking, with plenty of food and coffee choices adjacent. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I have gotten two pieces from Rachel and both experiences were wonderful. The first piece was an addition to an already existing tattoo. Her attention to detail and artistic eye married the two pieces together perfectly. The second piece was another addition to the existing which she blended in seamlessly. Her artwork is amazing and her calm and professional demeanor made for a quality experience. I cannot wait to go back for more! Besides the obvious, the shop is clean, everything is held to a high medical grade standard, etc., etc. - the whole shop puts out amazing work. And the vibe is definitely desirable. Awesome playlists and custom artwork confirms that the artists are not just artistic, they have genuine taste, which is a highly sought after quality in the tattoo industry. read more

Imperious Rex - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I get tattooed here by Mike Manson. I highly recommend him if you like to talk to your artist and have a good hang. That said I'd put my name out for all the artists in the shop. I've seen them all crush work and they're all incredibly kind and talented people who take pride in their work. read more

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Ronnie is all around AMAZING. His artwork is great, his blackwork is fantastic, he himself is awesome. He will forever be my go to tattoo artist. I'm going to be so bummed once my sleeve is finished, I truly enjoyed my time at the shop. 10/10 will always recommend read more

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Rachel did such an amazing job on my Geisha!!! I am so happy with how it turned out. She's so kind and very easy to get along with. This shop is very welcoming and clean too. Will definitely be coming back!!! read more

Imperious Rex - Geisha by Rachel (@plume.tattoos on instagram) - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I am writing this review during quartine to inform Imperious Rex of how much I miss you guys and how bad I am craving my next tattoo from Ronnie!! Can't wait to hear that you guys have open back up again so I can schedule my next appt asap! Much love and hope all is well! read more

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I had my second tattoo with Ronnie recently and it turned out exactly how I had pictured. It especially meant a lot to me as it's a piece I had done in honor of my Aunt that is fighting pancreatic cancer. I showed my Aunt and it brought tears to her eyes. I'll be back after the holidays for my next piece. Thank you! read more

Imperious Rex - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Artistic, amazingly talented and partnered/communicated to clearly understand what I wanted.

My wife and I have been going ever since our first experience with Pat. We came in trying to finish my sleeve, due to military regs changing. We asked him if he could do it and he said "I can, but why fill in crappy tribal when I can just cover your entire arm?" We've been addicted to the shop and love everyone! It truly feels like family. Between the two of us, we are almost done with our goal of getting at least one from everyone in the shop. We highly recommend coming, whether your tattoo idea is simple or complex. The artists are not afraid to suggest if another one is better at a certain style. All in all, they are awesome! read more

Imperious Rex - Just the beginning - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

My first experience with imperious Rex was amazing ! I called the shop and talked about what I wanted and they told me who they thought would be the best artist for me. My artist was Ronnie , he was kind, understanding, and very artistic. Ronnie did two tattoos to help me cover my cancer scars , the ink did not take all the way the first time and Ronnie took another go at it and knocked it out of the park ! My tattoos are beautiful, my cancer scars are gone , and I cried honest tears of joy ! Thank you so much Ronnie I can't wait to come back read more

Their artist Harley who may also be the owner of this place or definitely acts like it. Gets a zero star. Not for his work but for his (work ethics,) his attitude, customer service and overall business sense. Let me clarify: I gave my 100 dollar deposit for a job that they quoted me around four hundred fifty bucks. Fair enough. It's big, detailed, color and you get what you pay for in which I was happy in doing my homework on Harley. I told him that this is my first tattoo. So as you can see I was a bit nervous and totally new to this whole experience. I noticed him giving me weird a look as to why the heck I came in w a blanket and pillow. Lol I'm an old dude w a bad back and staying put for four hrs straight isn't something I do everyday. So I take off my flip flop and put my barefoot on his chair to show where and how big I want the tattoo to be... I didn't even get a chance to finish my sentence when he snapped at me: DON'T PUT YOUR FOOT ON MY CHAIR MAN!?!?! WHOA!!! I swear those were his EXACT words. I was totally caught off guard moved my foot and apologized. He then gets his windex bottle, sprays his chair and wipes it clean w a paper towel. Hmmm... Who does that you guys? And who talks like that to a customer??? You mean to tell me this guy never put his butt on the ground? He never ever sat on the grass, dirt, or leaned against a dusty car? I swear I didn't have mud on my feet. I bit my tongue and didn't say anything. Apparently my girlfriend told me most of the things I said annoyed him. Cause he was always giving me dirty looks, rolling his eyes, and looking across the room at his other tattoo buddy. I guess he thought my girlfriend is blind, deaf or retarded and won't notice it. I was done in 3 and a half hrs and freaking LOOOOVED the tattoo. I even tipped him 50 bucks. Which came to 500 bucks even. I get home. Show off my first tattoo on my fb page and mention who was the guy that did it. Someone from my friends list knew him and said: Oh ya. That's Harley Haslem. He's amazing and tagged me his name. I requested him. He accepted and I showed my (initial) five star review on Yelp to which he thanked me for it. Now, after a few days the itching started. I messaged him on fb and asked what to do or use, and when can I start working out again? Was concerned about my salty sweat making it burn and all. Harley reads my msge but doesnt say nothing. I waited 3 days and finally said: This is my first tat and almost everyone said to NOT itch it. I was gonna take ur advice but I guess I'll call the shop. I call the shop and noticed they don't open til 12 noon. He finally gets back to me and says he rarely goes on fb and to call the shop for future questions. So I tipped you 50 bucks, I thought five star review was nice and the fact that I'm his friend on fb should be cool w him. Right? WRONG. LOL After 2 weeks I message him that I want some part of it a re-touch. Does he wanna do it or should I ask for someome else? As you guessed it. He has time to READ my message but that's about it. I am supposed to be an awesome mind reader on TOP of a good tipper. So that was the last straw that broke the camel's back. Look, I didn't expect this guy to become my BFF over one tattoo, 50 bucks or a good review. But I think some of you see where I'm coming from!! I already was impressed by his work. Loved my tattoo. But his weird demeanor totally turned me off. Oh. I almost left out this juicy part: After we were all done, I asked what should I take for pain? With a smirk on his face he says. NOTHING. It's not as if I broke your leg or anything. Shakin my head. How wussy of me to even ask. At the end he said, ok man. Now you can move back out. Conclusion: You just don't diss, insult, or make smart ass remarks like that to someone who was already happy with your work, raved about you, tipped you, and was WILLING to pay you again for a re-touch job (Found out those are actually FREE). NEVER GOING THERE AGAIN. Harley Haslem is a major prick. read more

This review should have been posted quite a while ago so I apologize. I chose Jesso Lange as a tattoo artist because I love her feminine style. I presented a vague idea to her and entrusted her with the details. I was overjoyed at the end result. She is a beautiful person and it shines through in her art. She is thoughtful and a true pleasure to be tattoo'd by. Although she is often booked a while in advance she is well worth the wait. I have been to a handful of shops to receive tattoos over the years and this is by far the cleanest and most professional I have ever been to. The lovely ladies who work reception are the most kind and courteous I have ever encountered at a tattoo shop. I highly recommend Jesso and this shop! read more

Imperious Rex - Jesso Lange did the back of my legs and I couldn't be happier! - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

This new shop is beautiful! The ceilings have a very elegant look to them, reminds me of the ceiling at the fox theater in Oakland. The walls are decorated with amazing artwork and the shop has an overall chill vibe. One if the nicest shops I've seen in the area. Now on to the artist They all do fantastic art and you can tell they love what they do. I had the privilege to be tattoo by jesso. Shes seriously amazing! She was quick, but also didn't rush anything. Shes friendly and thats exactly what i wanted in an artist. We talked the whole session (only took an hour) and that made me feel at ease. I will recommend her and this shop to everybody who's looking to get a new tattoo! read more

Imperious Rex - Done by jesso - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Great new location with some of the most talented artists in Northern California. My artist is Harley and once again he never ceases to amaze with his speed, skill, and ability to freehand custom tattoos right onto your body. The new shop is in a great location and I advise anyone wanting a quality tattoo to check out all the artists working there! read more

Imperious Rex - By harley haslem only took an hour and a half - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Awesome atmosphere, friendly artists, hilarious conversationalists, exceptional talent. My friend and I came in for tattoos and had an amazing experience! I got a super cute toad from Mike, and as a huge toad enthusiast, he knocked it outta the park. I'm already planning my next visit. I can't recommend this place enough. Every artist there is sure to create a wonderful one of a kind piece. The aftercare instructions were also incredibly informative (I'm new to getting tattoos so this was great for me). read more

Just got my second tattoo a few days ago from Pat. He did an AMAZING job. He was very nice, very willing to answer questions, and was very skilled when it came to giving me the tattoo. Overall he's a very sweet guy who I recommend going to. My tattoo is healing well, so far no complications. I'm very pleased! As for the rest of the shop-it was very, very clean, everyone was very nice and very willing to help you out if you had any questions. I LOVE that they had a TV playing a movie while you're in there. It helps distract you from the pain of getting a tattoo-it also just contributed to the fun, friendly vibe of the whole place. Definitely recommend! Will go back if I ever have another tattoo idea and remember to tip well. read more

Imperious Rex - Arrow tattoo done by Pat (a few hours after I got it) - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

THE WORST OVER THE PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD--I LITERALLY CALLED WANTING TO TALK TO THE ARTIST AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT, AND THE SECRETARY REFUSED TO LET ME TALK TO HIM, BECAUSE I MENTIONED THAT I EXPECTED THE BACKPIECE TO TAKE "AROUND 40 HOURS TO COMPLETE" I called to try to set up an appointment with a tattoo artist, but the secretary who answered the phone became immediately condescending when I asked her "Does an artist named Harley work there?" (seems like a reasonable question). When I asked to speak with him she refused. She decided that I didn't know anything about tattoos because I told her I wanted 40 hours of work done, and wanted to argue "Why do I think a backpiece will take 40 hours?" (Whether it's exactly 25, exactly 32, or exactly 50 is irrelevant). She felt like, since I thought a backpiece would take 40 hours, I had never had a tattoo before etc. I asked repeatedly if I could speak to the artist personally, but she refused. I asked if he could call me back, but she said "I am going to go tell him you were mean to me, and if he calls back, he will be angry. Harley: The work that I seen that you do looks clean. Your secretary is terrible, and she literally prevented me from making an appointment for a large piece with you. Also, my offer, I will pay $100 an hour cash for a 40+ hour piece, never miss appointments, sit for 4-5 hours at a time, and can come in when other clients cancel last-minute. $4000-$5000 cash over the next 6 months. Maybe that would have helped your shop, but the smacked out secretary prevented me from being able to talk business with you. This is clearly NOT a professional establishment, no matter how "talented" the "artists". -Adam read more

I am absolutely obsessed with Ronnie and all this work. I've been a regular for about two years and can't even count how many amazing pieces of artwork he has given me. He's professional, has got the cleanest line work and really cares about every piece he puts out there. I will say I love everyone in shop too, really good vibes there. I'll be sad when I move but know I'll be hitting up Ronnie for more work every time I come back to the area. read more

Got 1 part of my tattoos done by Harley Haslem, he did an amazing job, it was a finger paint handprint of my wife, he got it to exactly she put the hand print on my leg herself!!! read more

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I have nothing but love for this shop and everyone there. I adore Sarah, she always answers my questions and is so helpful. Jesso is incredibly nice and so dang cute. Her work is just mind blowing. My favorite though? Harley. I can be pretty indecisive and admittedly not a great planner but somehow he is able to take my half done ideas and put together an incredible piece of art that I am honored to have on me for the rest of my life. I thoroughly enjoy talking to him, especially because he seems to get my sense of humor. I'm about 2 sessions away from finishing my sleeve and I can't stop looking at it. The only thing I'm sad about is that I don't have more skin for more tattoos. read more

Just got my second tattoo done by Harley Haslem and I cant emphasize how happy I am with how well he did it. Doing an amazing job of tattooing the Orion Nebula on my left ribcage over a 4 hour period with a few breaks. Super friendly artist who I was very comfortable with tattooing my body, has a good sense of humor and is fun to talk too. The Imperious Rex Studio itself is insanely clean with each artist having their own area to themselves. It's a comfortable environment with nice rhythmic music playing throughout the whole experience. Definitely a place I suggest to my friends and would suggest to anyone else. Thank you for the gorgeous tattoo Harley! read more

Imperious Rex - Orion Nebula by Harley Haslem - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I cannot say enough amazing things about this shop. The most welcoming, talented group of humans. Stellar artists that will blow your mind and have the best attitudes while doing it. Super clean, super talented and super amazing. I'm on my 3rd piece here and love every minute I spend at this shop. Beyond highly recommend. read more

I have been to Imperious Rex three times and the first couple times I had a decent experience there. Patrick is the tattoo artist who worked on my tats and I think he did a great job. The reason I'm leaving a 1 star review is because I brought my bestie in for an appt who is visiting from out of town - a woman of color (mentioning this for a reason)- and Patrick was absolutely awful to her. He demeaned her, he didn't allow her to speak her mind about her tattoo preferences, and he judged her heavily on her choices. And all she wanted was a simple tattoo of a hand with light emanating from it (little rays to signify the light). It was a SIMPLE TATTOO. And he made the entire experience an entirely awful one. I am highly ashamed I brought her here. We were very close to walking out. I highly advise other folks to be warned: if you're a person of color and more specifically, a woman of color, your choices and voice may be disregarded entirely. He treated me much differently than he treated my friend and that was obvious. DONT spend your money here, and watch out for Patrick. He does good work and the tattoo came out fine but after his behavior today I have ZERO desire to ever come back again. Same with my friend.. Be warned and stay safe. read more

I love Imperious Rex, Aaron did my tattoo and I love it! He is great at what he does and he actually tattoos a good number of my friends as well! Jesso that works in there does great work too- I haven't personally booked her but I've seen her work and she does great pinup work so I booked my BF with her ;) Everyone in the shop is super cool and professional, they are fun as well ;) read more

The shop is beautiful & unique; the decor is not exactly what you would expect from a tattoo shop. The dining table with the portfolios is a fun addition to the lounge & I love that you can see all of the artists' artwork displayed around the shop as well as the artwork they're working on in the front of the shop. It seems like you can't go wrong with any artist you c check choose but I've seen Brandon, Jesso & Pat's work over the past 10 years or so & they all do amazing work again & again. read more

Imperious Rex - Friday the 13th Tattoo by Pat - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I had my second tattoo done today by Harley. I am very pleased with his work. He is a real professional and wonderful artist! He knows what he is doing. Very satisfied customer here. Thank you Harley!! I'll let you know when I'm ready for the next one. read more

Imperious Rex - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

This place is amazing and all artists are the best artists around, but this review is specifically for Aaron Odell. Aaron has a way with ink. He's insightful and creative which makes him even more amazing. Whether you have a simple request or you've dreamt of a unique detailed tattoo, Aaron is your man! I will not go anywhere else. Shop is clean, friendly and welcoming. read more

Harley Haslem is one of the most talented artists I've ever met. I refuse to go to anyone else now, and will forever stick with him! Also, the other people who work there are very nice and its very clean! read more

I went and got a tattoo from Aaron before the old shop closed and when Friday the 13th rolled around I thought I'd pay him a visit and I wasn't disappointed. He remembered me even though it had been like 3 years ago and I'm sure he's done thousands of tattoos since. But he's an amazing artist and a really all around nice guy. He'll be where I'll be going to get my sleeve and more. read more

Brandon, my tattoo artist, was more than professional. He was very personable and had so much personality. I just got something small in my brother's memory after he committed suicide. Brandon kept me from getting to emotional. He was absolutely fantastic! He is definitely my tattoo artist forever now! The shop is very clean and neat with lots of stuff to look at while the tattoo is being done. 5 STARS FOR SURE!!!! read more

I got my first piece done back in June and by Aaron. He was great! We met first and talked about what I was looking for. Then on the day of he was so cool about looking at all the different colors to choose from. It was such a great experience. It took about 3.5 hours which seems like a lot, but it was totally fun. Aaron was super clean and careful throughout the whole process. Sooo happy with my mandala!! read more

Imperious Rex - Before mandala began... - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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Great atmosphere, professional and most importantly it is super clean! I went in to schedule a consultation and things went beyond perfect. The portfolios of all the artists are amazing, I could've went with any one and been happy but they picked Pat based on the artwork. I met with Pat the next day and put an $80 deposit towards my tattoo and waiting for the drawing still. Everything is on track and ready to get done once I stick to a schedule. I've had to reschedule two times now to be financially secure since quality isn't cheap. They were more than friendly enough to assist me during the process so far. Very nice staff, the girl on the phone is super sweet! Keep in mind though I rescheduled with a week in advanced so they had time to work around it. I can't wait to get this all done. I'll be back once I get it completed. :) Thank you! read more

Imperious Rex tattoo is where I go to get my ink done . It's a tattoo shop like I've never seen with an open floor plan and thoroughly decorated . The artist are all amazing and friendly and in addition to their portfolios they have actual framed art work and paintings they themselves done . My artist is Pat Hughes . Pat is working on a full black and gray sleeve and listens to everything I want . His work space is orderly and clean and sterilization and sanitation is clearly the most important . Pat and the shops work speaks for itself . Check them out . Just remember tattoos are forever and you get what you pay for. read more

Best tattoo shop around. Brandon has done all but 2 of my tattoos. He takes his time and the quality is outstanding! Everyone that works there is so professional and nice. They all do great work! Even though I don't live in Cali anymore I always get asked who has done my tattoos. read more

I just got a Michael Meyers tattoo from Ronnie here and it's so amazing. I am so in love with this piece. He was super easy to communicate with and was super cool to talk to during the tattoo. Other artists were joining in on conversations and laughing with us. It's a great environment and I'm definitely going back! read more

Loved this place! Can't give it enough good reviews. My very first tattoo was done here by Brandon and he was great, my dad got a tattoo done with me, his was done by Pat. Both great guys. Everyone there was nice and would converse with you and just had good overall energy. Great art work and great people. I love this place and will keep coming back here read more

Imperious Rex - My original piece done by Brandon - Tattoo Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Thank you Imperious Rex and thank you Ronnie Grizard for my tattoo!! I could not be happier! I went to Ronnie with my idea and he made it more beautiful than I even imagined. The shop is gorgeous, clean and so welcoming! I will definitely recommend this shop to everyone I know! read more

Wonderful staff and great atmosphere, I own art from both Brandon and Jesso and can't say enough good things about the both of them. I know there are ALOT of tattoo "artists" out there, but few as highly decorated and talented as the tattooists at Imperious Rex. Remember, you get what you pay for, don't be cheap when it comes to something that's permanent. read more