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    4.8 (79 reviews)
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    Joey H.

    I've been following this place on Instagram and when I decided to get another tattoo for my 50th birthday, I went there based on the quality of the art. Ted worked with me to get it looking exactly the way I wanted, and he did a fabulous job while also being a great conversationalist! I will definitely return here the next time I want some more ink.

    Tattoo; Tony  Jan 26, 2021
    Taylor G.

    I love love love it at this tattoo shop. I got my first tattoo at this shop from Tony, who is one of the shop owners and had the most amazing experience. He liked my original idea, showed me two versions and I ended up liking his idea better than my own and love it! My second tattoo was from Emily who no longer works there, but the experience was still great none the less. I was able to sit in with my best friend for her first tattoo while Amanda did her thing. I've never had a bad experience here, Everyone is helpful and easy to talk to, I recommend this tattoo shop and the many artists to anyone I know, I even got my husband a gift certificate for this shop specifically (yes, you can do that) If you're looking for a comfortable place to get your first tattoo or a place to be a regular at, this is the place I recommend!

    Right after removing the wrap and cleaning and moisturizing the area
    Jordyn R.

    Great artists to have conversations with, absolutely welcoming. Gotten a couple tattoos with Andy and she's the best, light handed and amazing at her work. As soon as I stepped in for my first tattoo my dad and I was offered Chic-Fil-A by Ted. Just got my 3rd session done yesterday with Andy and she's the best, Gwenda (or Glenda) the shops apprentice is extremely nice as well. Would recommend going here if you want to be well taken care of, and want amazing work done, all artists are amazing.

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    Natalie M.

    Me and my friend came in today to get matching tattoos. As you can see by the pictures we very clearly did not leave with the same tattoo. My friends tattoo is not the same shape or even spacing as mine. The tattoos were drawn on with sharpie instead of there being a stencil used, and that is very obvious by how they turned out. I dont know what we're supposed to do with this, but there is no reason we should have paid for something that messy. I'm not sure if this is fixable, but I didn't want to keep it without saying something.

    Ashley O.

    I have wait 3 years, thinking and overthinking about getting this tattoo. Talked out of it by others and talked myself out of it. I finally decided that it was time and that I did want this tattoo. Amanda is absolutely AMAZING. She was responsive by email which is something I appreciate. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and it turned out perfect! I'm in love. Already scheduled my next appointment. Can't wait to see you again Amanda!

    Sleeve by Ted
    Daniel N.

    Ted is awesome. He's a good artist and he takes his time. He's a little more on the expensive side. But I think it's worth it for a sense of security knowing I'm getting his best effort and patience. I've been under his needle for about 16 hours so far and have about another 16 to go, and I don't regret any of it. He's open to idea and has a flexible schedule. His line work, attention to detail, and shading are insane.

    Semicolon water color tattoo just after done... healed beautifully
    Rachel L.

    I got my first tattoo here. Tony was great to work with and made the whole process quick and easy. The tattoo healed great and they offer to touch up or add in another session at no further cost. This shop has great artists and great prices.

    Tattoos by Ted
    Carolyne K.

    I came w my best friend to get tattoos together and we loved it here! Our artist Ted was friendly and really wanted to make sure we were set with our placements and overall design before he got started tattooing us. Mine was in a sensitive spot on my stomach but it was a breeze here. We both agreed we would come back to Ink Illusions for future tattoos (and she lives in Portland!) :)

    Ashley B.

    Amanda is AMAZING! I am so happy she helped fix my tattoo. Left pic is before, right is after. As you can see, I was left with a horrendous coloring job on my mermaid- not at all how I wanted it to turn out. I emailed ink illusions with photos asking if they could help and Amanda was quick to respond and take on the job. She was very clear and honest in not knowing exactly how it would turn out, as she was coloring over someone else's work which I appreciated. During the appointment, we took things step by step, trying a color and seeing how it looked. She was very communicative, knowledgeable, and on top of that, so friendly and fun to talk to! I have many tattoos and have never had such a great experience with an artist. 10/10 would recommend and will be back for more!

    My tattoo in memory of Chester Bennington - thank you Ted for your fantastic work!
    Ari W.

    I've gotten three tattoos total here (so far) and I haven't had a single problem with any of them. My first tattoo was with Amanda, and while I didn't take care of it very well it still looks incredible after 5-6 years. I've worked with Ted twice now and his line work is PERFECT! I didn't have a solid idea of what I wanted for my second piece, just a couple images I had for reference, and he took in my suggestions and made a perfect piece of art for me. After we were done with the base design, he suggested a couple changes to the tattoo to make it look better - and it definitely makes the tattoo 5x better. He also has a very light hand, and it's very clear he loves what he does and takes a lot of pride in his work. I seriously can't recommend this shop enough.

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    Chloe S.

    In early March I got my largest tattoo done by Ted. First of all, Ted is just an all around amazing, kind, and down-to-earth dude with a good sense of humor- exactly the kind of person you want to interact with especially if your nervous or not familiar with the process of getting a tattoo. From the beginning Ted was easy to interact with and gave me exactly what I wanted in terms of the style I wanted my piece to look like. As a health care provider I felt very comfortable and sanitary in Ted's room (including their COVID protocol), and was absolutely thrilled with how my tattoo turned out. Ted is a true artist and a master of fine lines!! I will be back :)

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    Alyssa H.

    I have gotten my 2 tattoos here and both experiences were great! My first one has held up well I think it's been about 2 years and it still surprises me when I see it sometimes. For my second tattoo I decided to go for the tops of my feet! OUCH ‍ Nate was great though and I love my tattoos. He did my daughter and my husband all in the same day. My daughters tattoo is beautiful and my husbands is great too! In fact he's headed back for his third one this weekend with Nate. I was s little overzealous with what I thought I needed to do for my feet so they will need a touch up. My fault not theirs. I went to Disneyland a couple weeks ago and I got compliments on them the day I wore flip flops I think every artist here does fantastic work. Highly recommend!!

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    Thank you Cal, we appreciate your feedback!

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    Thank you so much for the review, Daniel! Hope you are doing well!

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    Ask the Community - Ink Illusions

    Hello I was looking for a quote on a tattoo and placement not sure where I could send a picture to?

    Hi Anthony, please send your idea with the size/placement info to our email at… Read more

    Do you guys do paw tattoos? I am looking for a place that can do it, my dog passed away and I have her paw prints on a note card that I would love to have tattooed along with her name.

    Hi Ava, We can do paw print tattoos. Please send your inquiry along with photo references to our email at inkillusionstattoo@gmail.com… Read more

    Hi! Do you do single needle, fine line tattoos?

    We do fine-line tattoos.

    Do you do UV ink?

    we do not offer UV ink at the moment.

    How much are nose piercings?

    Piercings are $30+ the cost of jewelry! Thanks!

    Do they do finger tattoos?

    Unfortunately we do not do finger tattoos. Thanks!

    What's the shop minimum?

    minimum is 75

    Do they do piercings?

    Yes they do

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    Review Highlights - Ink Illusions

    I have gone to Ink Illusions for the past few years and have always had Ted as my artist.

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    Mammoth Tattoo Studio

    Mammoth Tattoo Studio

    4.4(49 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I've been coming to Mammoth for over a year now. This is my go to place whenever I want a new…read moretattoo. I always see Andrew, the shop owner, and he's fantastic. Andrew is so patient and answers every question I have about the design, placement, and size in a way that allows me to see the vision and also provide clarity when needed. Andrew is incredibly talented and can do any type of tattoo. I have also really appreciated how honest he is when I ask for feedback on what an idea would look like several years from now. I've had a few ideas of how I want tattoos to look and Andrew always gets the vision right on the first try. Andrew tends to be very available and is very speedy. I'm normally in and out within 30-45 min max. The pricing is also super reasonable. The vibe of the studio is great. The artists love to have fun and joke around with their clients and one another. The building itself is a tad space restricted but they always find a way to make room. Definitely check out Andrew at Mammoth for your next tattoo!

    My husband & I are SO HAPPY we chose Mammoth Tattoo for our anniversary tattoo! The overall vibe of…read morethe place is super cool. The walls are covered with flash art and we both chose pieces that were on their walls & in their flash books. I loved the music they had playing and the overall ambience of the place. The bathroom was clean & also well decorated. This entire place is very clean & well-organized. We were both tattooed by their apprentice Hannah. She's only been tattooing for 2 years and it is very evident that she has a very bright & fruitful future ahead of her! Aside from her tattoo skill, she is super nice, has great energy, and a great conversationalist! At no point during our time did I feel awkward or uncomfortable (which I tend to feel sometimes in social situations). She placed both of our stencils perfectly on the first attempt and made sure we were 100000% satisfied with it before starting the process. Before starting my tattoo, I told her about my nearly non-existent pain tolerance and advised her of what my tattoo safe word was lol. She is not heavy handed (no shade to artists that are heavy handed) and ensured to check-in with my husband & I periodically throughout the process to make sure we were both still doing okay. I've been very skeptical about getting a lady's face on my body since I've seen many botched faces but Hannah gave me the prettiest & cutest face I could've asked for! I've also seen plenty of botched American traditional eagle pieces and to say she NAILED IT is simply an understatement. My husband & I were both done in 4 hours and the price was extremely fair. We have already determined that we will be returning to her for our upcoming anniversary tattoos. Also, after the tattoo, Hannah offered us hot compresses. I've gotten tattooed at plenty of places in the past and have never had a hot compress. Let me tell you!!! The hot compress was life changing and felt like a nice warm hug on your tattoo. She informed us that it helped with the swelling & healing process and I can definitely tell a difference! I will never decline a hot compress moving forward haha. When we were there, we got to meet the other artist Andrew, who is also Hannah's mentor. He had great vibes & was a great conversationalist as well. We got to see his finished piece on someone else and it was DOPE! When we were done with our tattoos, she had Andrew look at both of them and received his seal of approval. If you have a chance to swing by Mammoth and get tattooed by either one of them, you will not regret it!

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    Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor - Daith piercing (left side)

    Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor

    4.8(724 reviews)
    7.1 miUniversity District
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    Got my daith done today by Conor, and it was amazing! Very kind, clean, and easy-going. Good…read morepricing and overall a great experience. Would absolutely recommend!

    I lost my nipple jewelry and went in to get replacements. I had bars and wanted rings but my gauge…read morewas high and I have really small nipples and didn't think large rings would look right. I told the front person that I would sacrifice gauge size for the rings to look right. He didn't seem to hear me and said oh no I needed to keep my size. I let them put them in and I was so unhappy. I went back and saw Chuck and they got it immediately and gave me smaller rings. I felt pressured and unheard and Chuck saved the day. Two weeks later I wanted to get my septum pierced so I wanted to see Chuck again. They don't do that piercing. I saw Connor. He spent time marking my nostrils and telling me what was going to happen. Well, he pierced me and the piercing was crooked. The jewelry doesn't look right now. I asked what could be done he said after a week come back and get re-pierced. I am so frustrated and angry. The piercing, despite what most people say, really hurt. I guess I will go back and make them fix my nose but after these two experiences I can't recommend them and they'll never get any more business from me. Gotta take their free sticker off the car too.

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    Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor - Swollen, in pain, and $200 later wasted

    Swollen, in pain, and $200 later wasted

    Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor - Cubic zirconia studs on both tragus (jewelry change) & helix (new piercing) - immediately after.

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    Finer Things Tattoo - Upper arm custom design

    Finer Things Tattoo

    4.7(42 reviews)
    9.0 miWestlake

    There is a reason Zezi and Finer Things Tattoo have a near perfect rating. Zezi is top notch. I…read morerequested a very custom landscape type piece with a small silhouette of my dog that passed and she absolutely nailed the design and then the actual execution of it. I am super pleased and excited to see it heal. This was my first tattoo and I don't think it could have gone better. Zezi is patient, listens to you, and ensures the tattoo is perfect. The studio is absolutely spotless, quiet, and very inviting. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you read some of the reviews here on Google you will see people traveling to the Seattle area to see her...and there's good reason for that. She is booked out a ways because she is so good so be sure to plan ahead.

    My 13-year-old dog, my fur baby, and my best friend Ghost passed away earlier this year. After he…read moredied, I decided my first tattoo would be a memorial to him. I spent days researching artists, and Finer Things immediately stood out. Their style was exactly what I hoped for. From the start, Zezi and the team were incredibly attentive to everything I asked for. A few months later, I came into the studio for my appointment and the custom designs captured Ghost perfectly. Zezi prepared several thoughtful options, and once I chose my favorite, she got to work. She was warm, welcoming, and made my first tattoo experience unforgettable. I cannot recommend Zezi and Finer Things Tattoo Studio enough, especially if you are looking to honor a furry loved one.

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    Finer Things Tattoo - Spacious studio with natural lighting, sterile equipment setup, and a focus on hygiene.

    Spacious studio with natural lighting, sterile equipment setup, and a focus on hygiene.

    Finer Things Tattoo - Cozy waiting area with plush seating and a complimentary snack station to enhance your comfort.

    Cozy waiting area with plush seating and a complimentary snack station to enhance your comfort.

    Finer Things Tattoo - Elegant waiting area with plush seating, light wood floors, and a sanitized white coffee table.

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