2008-2011 Watching a young friend of the family starting his journey of receiving his body art after graduating (I had none on my upper body at 48 and been dreaming/desiring a look since five years old) the artist had a recognizable style like nothing I had seen!! Hearing the friend tell me of his experience with the man who was doing the work I had questioned him on sanitation as well which was what up to state board procedures, made my appointment with Josh for my first piece (below). He had working out of his apartment on the dining area. It was impeccably clean. Table, chair, work bench were covered, the living room kitchen, you could see that it had been maintained, no build up, clutter and it was comfortable and welcoming. We sat down with a photograph of my kitty as well as him pulling up on his laptop a picture of "Toothless" from the animated movie "How to train your Dragon" Which was the exact personality of my fully grown 7 pound cat which was groomed regularly in a lion's cut. Only difference besides one being a cat & other a dragon were the eye colors. Josh had heard what I had in mind to mix the tattoo to be half dragon and half cat. In no time he was drawing out what I had in mind. He is so encouraging and receptive with suggestions. Change this? What about that in no time he had drawn my vision and here we go!! Lifting the cover off his products, he began prepping the arm as well as systematically keeping the entire work area clean at all times. In under an hour I had exactly what was on the original sketch using only black ink with the exception of her yellow eyes and pink tongue always peeking out of her mouth as if she was taunting whom ever she was observing. Josh knew his business! I could not have been more pleased not only with the end results but, with the speed, accuracy and minimal pain that I felt for a short time frame with the size that covered my entire shoulder. He was a great conversationalist and we just clicked! Such a nice young man! Polite, funny, smart and talented! I kept coming back with my ideas and he would always Hear what I wanted then bring it to life! I wanted an end product that didn't look like random work but, fluid design that was meant to be one piece/scheme after all I had waited nearly 50 years for this! Both arms, back and back of neck. The last few times he had opened his shop which is what he dreamed of! Just a few years after my "portrait " my familia passed away. A day doesn't pass without my seeing her, remembering the great times, conversations, memories with Josh:) He definitely goes the extra step for his clients!! Definitely would recommend him for whatever it is you need!! I'm so happy for his successes!! read more

Ink'd IV Life - Custom by Josh - Tattoo Near Me - Cameron Park, California

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Kevin Phillips. I can't recommend him enough. He did such a great job doing a cover up/scar work! I was a self-farmer for many years. My arm was pretty bad. He not only took his time but made me feel so comfortable in the chair. Had a very nice time talking and getting to know each other. He might be young, but he's very talented. He's started my sleeve and I hope he finishes it! Seriously, an amazing artist. Thank you so much, Kevin! Can't wait for the next appointment! read more

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I only have good things to say about you, your work, the shop and my experience Josh! I'm so happy thank you Super clean and comfortable. They're so cool and down to earth. I'm going back ASAP. The best dudes work here. 100% all love. read more

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I whole heartedly recommend Ink'd IV Life for piercings or tattoos. It's a clean and well sanitized shop, plus the staff was incredibly friendly. My daughter wanted her cartilage pierced for her birthday. Kevin was wonderful to work with and we were both extremely happy with the results. I later returned for tattoos. The design process Josh offered was the best I've experienced over the many years I've gotten ink. It resulted in a combination of what my ideas were with the professional recommendation on the design and placement I truly appreciated. Thank you both for the wonderful service! read more

Great visit, first time ever in a tattoo shop. The young man was professional and thorough. I had my ears pierced and all is well. No problems at all read more

SO I got my FIRST tattoo by Josh and it was nothing but a chilll, good time. He made me feel SUPER comfortable which helped my situation 200% cause I was so nervous. He's sooo friendly; I can't imagine why anyone would complain. And did I mention my piece took like less than 45 mins and he did an amaziiiiiiing job. Would very much so see him again soon #addicted Apparently the one star reviewer down there is upset she was rejected because she was drunk. An absoultely good reason to be rejected. read more

Ink'd IV Life - Tattoo Near Me - Cameron Park, California

Got a hand cover up here from Josh and it's beautiful. The color he packs in is wow! I didn't think anyone could cover it but he did and beautifully! Super cool guy too. Good vibes, great tattoos. Will be coming back here! read more

Took my 17-year-old nibling to get their ears pierced as a Christmas gift and it was a quick, easy process. No waiting, & most importantly, no anxiety. Josh made them feel comfortable and safe and we were in and out within a few minutes. read more

Ink'd IV Life - Tattoo Near Me - Cameron Park, California

i got my belly button pierced here like a week ago. it was great! very clean and careful shop. read more

Ink'd IV Life - belly piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Cameron Park, California

Josh did an amazing job on mine and my sisters tattoos. The shop was very clean and professional and we both love our tattoos. I also got my bellybutton pierced twice (upper and lower) and it looks great. Very reasonable prices for the quality of work, we'll be back for more for sure. read more

Ink'd IV Life - Father's Day tribute to my dad by Josh - Tattoo Near Me - Cameron Park, California

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The guys were nice enough, and I didn't get the creepy vibe when I was in there, but the amount of naked ladies on their social media accounts and elsewhere leaves me not wanting to go back. I took my kid to get her ears pierced. The guy was fast and experienced. Tattoo parlors are not for kids, duh, but if I had seen what I saw as their branding before walking in, I would have gone somewhere else, not just for my daughters sake. Thought about getting a tattoo while I was in there, but in checking out their pages later, I think it's not the place for me to get anything tattooed except traditional boobs or tattoos by my boobs, which they will then post, accentuating my boobs. Good for them for getting to see boobs and stuff at work. They got my business (this one time) through google maps, so their location is...something. read more

second tattoo in 6 days!! brought my best friend and fiancé in so we could get matching tattoos! job well done twice in a row! josh is all 3 of our go to guy for tattoos. we only go to him. read more

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Five star Quality work and professional, I recommend josh hall to all of my friends and family.

This is literally the coolest tat shop with the most amazing vibe. Josh is top notch. I would give them 20 stars if I could. Came in for a Monroe piercing and two days later was back for a tattoo with my best friend. He was quick, extremely talented and made me feel comfortable. I will return again and again. This is by far my favorite and best tattoo I have ever received. Can't wait to heal so I can get more work added to my piece! He is extremely fair and honest with price. I highly recommend. Ink'd is the spot. read more

Josh was incredible & is a master of his trade. I brought in an idea, not sure of it being usable but he designed the image by using his high tech equipment. This was my very 1st tattoo and won't be my last. He's too good an artist to pass up for incredible work like this. Super friendly, very mellow and all about making sure his client is truly satisfied. My son is going fucken freak out when he sees this. Thanks Josh, all my tattoo referrals will go to you. Super fine experience & tattoo. read more

Howdy to the owner who let a 16 year old get a piercing and denied my 18 year old within minutes because she doesnt drive and have Identification. We called in ADVANCE! Waste of time to drive down there. Wont come back even with the proof. Cash only is posted on the door sounds shady! read more

Initially called for information and the gentleman that answered was fully kind and answered all questions I needed. I did a walk in randomly and he was super patient and informative. I was given helpful information on how to take care of my piercing and any/all things to look out for . Happy that I stopped on by as it was a local business down the street from me . Worth the visit :) read more

Josh is the most amazing artist I know! I will never go anywhere else! Shop is clean and beautiful.

Back in December of 2015 I went to Josh Akers to rework a tattoo I had gotten almost an entire year before hand. It was a small dagger in my finger and upon having it done the first time (by another artist) the ink completely fell out within about a week. I knew it was common for hand/finger tattoos to fade quickly but for the entire tattoo to fall out in a matter of days was insane. Since talking to a couple other artists in the area, it's believed the initial artist that did my dagger was using expired ink- go figure. Not only did my tattoo look patchy and faded like an old temporary tattoo, it was crooked too and just overall rushed looking. After talking to Josh he assured me he'd be able to fix it up and promised greater longevity of the ink. After Josh put his touch on it and turned it into a whole new tattoo I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I no longer had a new tattoo that looked ten years old! While I was in he also quickly touched up the lettering on my pinky too. My whole experience with Josh was much better than the first time I had my fingers done. He didn't rush and really made the effort to make sure that this time around, I'd love my tattoo and be happy to have it in such a visible area. Josh has only fixed up this one tattoo for me and it's been over a year since then, but I can confidently say I'd definitely go back to him again for some of his original work. To this day I still get compliments and people thinking it's a fresh tattoo because of how well he revamped this thing. I've thanked him a thousand times but I really don't think I could ever thank him enough. ****photos attached The first is before the ink completely fell out of the original tattoo, the second is in the process of being fixed, and third was after- I couldn't find a good photo of after as I don't take many pictures of my hands but as you can see the lines are way cleaner and much bolder. The entire tattoo is straighter, more symmetrical and a lot more vibrant than before. read more

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Everything you would want and expect from a tattoo shop, the artists are great creatively and really good to work with, the place is clean, they take that seriously, and you get a movie to watch witch is a nice distraction while getting tattooed. My last 5 tattoos have been from Josh Hall, been going to him since before he had his own shop and I come up from San Jose. He is a straight forward guy and he is a good artist, the only one I have found who I trust to get tattoos from. He also I good coverup artist, I have had him fix a couple I got when I was 18 and not thinking past basic designs, he was able to turn them into something that I'm stoked to show off. For my taste and style he always comes up with a design that I like. I usually only have this rough idea of what I want and he turns my brief idea into an awesome work of art, his free hand is also really good! I'll be sticking with this place for ink and recommend them to anyone who is looking for a place to go. read more

I have gotten pierced here twice and both of the guys who did it were AMAZING. Super painless and very clean. Also very friendly! I love this place! read more

Been getting tattooed by Josh for almost 4 years now. I actually got some of my first tattoos in this shop before Josh owned it, and he ended up doing a badass cover up from a piece the previous owner did on me. Every time I get tattooed by Josh, he exceeds my expectations. Cool vibes, cool dude, cool tattoos. read more

So I've only had my nose pierced here, no tattoos, but Josh was great. He actually pierced it twice because the first time I pulled it out in the shower and then had to wait 2 days to put it back. So, both times he pierced it he was gentle, funny and very understanding. Great guy. If I ever got the courage to get a tattoo I would for sure go to him. read more

My husband and I have both had work done here. I'm amazed at how awesome my tattoo came out. I'm absolutely in love with my new ink and plan on returning for more. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody looking to get a tattoo.. read more

Ink'd IV Life - Custom Tattoo By Josh Hall - Tattoo Near Me - Cameron Park, California

Josh and josh really hooked it up. We had a great time while josh avers tattooed me and we watched Wayne's world. This is now The ONLY spot in the Sacramento area where I will get work done... These two are super professional, friendly, and do great work. The price was awesome as well... read more

I have 4 tattoos from Josh and his work is amazing. I travel 3+ hours just to get my tattoos from him and everyone compliments them 5+ years later! read more

Love these guys! Josh has been tattooing me for years and I have always been happy with his work. I usually have no idea what I want. I give him a few ideas and then he draws it out for me and kills it every time. This will always be my tattoo shop. read more

Walked in with a design on a piece of wood & left amazed with a piece of art on my leg. Truly impressed with the attention to detail put into my tattoo. Thanks guys. read more

I have had 2 sessions here with josh and so has my wife. Very pleased with the work and quality. He does a great job. The atmosphere is funny and entertaining. Overall. We are both impressed with the outcome of our tattoos. Josh understood what I was looking for gave him some ideas and he put it together perfectly. Got my " vacation" tattoo done. The lines are nice and tight and the colors look great. read more

Best shop and tattoo artist ever. Josh is amazing. Really takes time to understand what you want. He takes his time to perfection . Will definitely be back for more . read more

Josh has pierced me and tattooed me in the past. He's professional and a great artist. Also one of the cleanest tattoo artists I have been around. I definitely trust him . I always recommend him to my friends. read more