Incredibly kind people there. This was my 1st tattoo so I was a little nervous but I received…read morenothing but patience, kindness, help & reassurance. This is important to me, since this was out of my comfort zone & I'm an anxious person. The artist, St. Mary, was wonderful. Very kind, friendly, funny & helpful when it came to informing me on aftercare. Her design & work on the tattoo was great! I really love how it came out. I very much recommend this place. Thank you to all!

Made a request through Yelp for a first tattoo on an 18 year old who preferred a female artist. I…read morehad Gold Rush on my list and their response was quick and actually addressed my requests. We went in that night and met with Valerie to discuss what she wanted with inspiration pics as a start. Valerie brought back a great design and after a few tweaks, she hit it out of the park! I was impressed with the tattooing area - very clean and fairly quiet (Except for the machines, of course).

A close friend of mine and I came here in January. Getting piercings together was our third stop…read moreduring our girls day in the OC. Unfortunately, parking at The Camp isn't all that great. I have yet to find a spot by myself so I just bit the bullet for paying for valet. We came in an hour before closing and were greeted by Samara - who did a wonderful job getting us set up for our spontaneous piercings! We were then directed to Lucas. He did my friend's tragus piercing and my dual lobe piercings. I haven't been pierced since I was a baby, but Lucas made the whole experience real easy. Overall, he's a super chill guy that makes an effort to strike up a conversation and make you feel comfortable about the whole process. Other than the fleeting hot sensation from the initial pinch, the process was pretty painless. Bonus: we got some sick stickers featuring his bull dog Everyone we met at the shop was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Their website is also a fantastic resource in case you don't ask all of your questions about healing in-person. My friend and I truly felt like we were in great hands so kudos to everyone for setting such an easygoing vibe. I've been back a few times since January for a quick monthly check and to get my piercings downsized recently. As expected, I was met with top-tier customer service, true to the shop's personal brand. I feel confident coming back for future piercings. Lastly, if you're downsizing - I highly recommend making an appointment. I was in and out (no more than 15 minutes), but I was surrounded by 4+ walk ins. It's really easy to do so over their website vs. calling.

Gregg is the only piercer I will ever keep coming back to. I've had a few piercings done with him…read moreand the amount of care and honesty he gives me every time makes me trust him more than I already do. He also gives cat stickers every time (love cat enthusiasts) and he makes you feel so safe and comfortable no matter what you're looking to get done. Couldn't recommend more! Recently got my nose ring in after he advised me to keep my stud in for a long time. He's also done my conch and inner helix. All fabulous experiences and I will keep coming back!

Amazing Experience! Amazing people! They are very welcoming and do great work! Very inviting…read moreenvironment!

David did amazing, detailed work on my lotus. I absolutely love it. He was prepared when I got…read morethere, after asking some questions on the phone, and that was appreciated.

As a memorial piece, it's obvious this tattoo meant a lot to me. The staff was so thorough. I…read moreshowed them my rough draft and ideas I wanted to incorporate. Together, we fine tuned the piece and I was told the price, time it would take and who would be doing the piece based on expertise. The process was streamlined and smooth. The staff were so kind, considerate and sanitary. I could not be happier, truly. It's by far the best tattoo I have. The shop is beautiful and has fun, whimsical decor. It was extremely clean and I trusted the process entirely. The price seemed steep given I have gotten the other tattoos in the Midwest. But I truly believe you get what you pay for and this piece is priceless. So grateful for Alex, the artist, Nat and other staff that helped me get this done. Highly recommend Cleopatra Ink! Note: I came to them first for piercings nine months ago and that went so well I decided to come back for the tattoo.

This review is for my consult experience; I decided to not go with this studio because of it. This…read moreis a very nice/upscale studio in Costs Mesa. My appt time was 10:30am on Sat 2/21/26, and they asked me to be there 10 min early, so I was. They checked me in and pointed me to the couches, then just ignored me for 45 min, and finally took me 50 min after my scheduled appt time. No offer for water or coffee/tea, no acknowledgment about the wait (until the very end of my wait). They opened at 10am and weren't doing a damn thing the entire 50 min wait! Two were playing chess when I walked in. When they finally took me, they didn't inquire about my "why" regarding the piece; they just asked for a description and some inspiration examples. They then drew up the design digitally, which was good but not epic. I was only getting black and grey. The price... $2,500 for 8-16 hrs in the chair. Wtf. Even if the piece takes 16 hrs (which I don't think it will), it comes to $156.25 per hr, before tip. Umm, that seems rather steep to me. Their work, from what I've viewed, is good. Studio is professional. Their handling of me for this appointment was offensively impersonal and unprofessional. I will never go back, and hope this review hits a button for them on their lack of care on the customer experience.

BRYNNE PALMER does beautiful artwork in a sympathetic way for your body. My husband and I provided…read morean idea and she designed a tattoo that was better than either of us expected. She was the right choice!

After a few years I decided to go back to Port City to have Stacey do a sparrow on my hand and she…read moredid not disappoint. All communication before the tattoo appt was done over email. Rescheduling was also easy as I ended up catching a cold before the appt. Stacey is very sweet and definitely is a great artist and knows what she's doing. I plan to return to her again in the not so distant future.

I found Charlot through instagram and knew IMMEDIATELY I had to get my next tattoo done by her! My…read morefirst reaction to seeing her work was "she is incredibly talented!", then I got to know her through messaging and now through our session, and I can confidently say she's everything you expect and more!!! Not only is she amazing at her art but she is also a genuinely great person with a heart of gold She captured everything I wanted in my floral wrap. It was even more beautiful than I imagined!! I learned she also paints (watercolor and oil) and you can truly tell through her work! I can't express enough how happy I am to have her art work tattooed on my arm. To say im obsessed with it is an understatement

I booked this piece months in advance, and it was absolutely worth the wait. The moment it was…read morefinished, I felt lighter--almost like a spiritual awakening. It's been so hard to find someone who can do true fine-line work while still being affordable, but Charlot delivered both with so much care and talent. She was incredibly patient, and we had such a great conversation while she worked on me. We talked through how the piece would sit on different parts of my skin and decided it would flow better on my back rather than my arm, since I already had some ink there. Her studio is inviting, peaceful, and full of creative energy. I even noticed a stack of books that inspired me to start reading more on my own. I'll definitely be coming back for more floral or mandala pieces. Her artwork is truly one of a kind!

I came all the way from Texas to California and stopped by on a whim to see if I can cover a scar…read moreon my shoulder. Justin was kind enough to take me in without an appointment. He was welcoming, professional, and incredibly talented. The tattoo turned out even better than I imagined! Can't even tell there is a bad scar behind it. He really cares about his work and his clients. Highly recommend Justin if you want an artist who goes above and beyond.

Came here to get my boyfriend's ears pierced for his birthday. After seeing their cute jewelry…read moreselection, I ended up getting my second lobe re-pierced. Jenna was able to squeeze me in and was extremely knowledgeable during the consultation. Since I had so much scar tissue from the original piercing, she recommended getting a different part of the lobe pierced to avoid serious keloids. Loved the jewelry and the service!

Christopher did an amazing job on my aunt and my tattoos. Mine was a coverup of a previous wrist…read moretattoo that I didn't feel peace about. Christopher not only did an amazing job with my new tattoo but also prayed over my previous tattoo and gave me peace about it before we covered it up. I look forward to looking down at my beautiful and meaningful to tattoo for the rest of my life. If you want a God centered tattoo experience and a high quality tattoo I 100% recommendation Life After Death Tattoo! Thank you Christopher!

OMG I'm so glad I chose to come here and so glad he had a slot for me same day…read more I just wanted a couple of simple stars but I wanted it to be done well. I've seen so many ppl with bad blurry/bleeded lines and I wanted clean and as perfect as possible. I got that here with Chris. First off his decor is pretty cool and I enjoyed staring at every detail and even touching them. He was so sweet and he prayed for me before we started and it was an awesome prayer. And he doesn't even know me, but I felt like he knew me. He obviously has the gift of prayer. I was scared of the pain but it was ok actually even without any numbing cream. Anyways he even recommended I shade it in and it became even more beautiful! I know it may seem silly and girlish but I love it! Kudo points bc he kinda knew who BTS was. hehehe I'm sure he can do wonders with alot of intricacy bc I saw his ig posts and let me tell you...it's very different from this yelp page. So take a look there! @lifeafterdeathtattoo

I've been to Blue Collar for multiple piercings and a tattoo touch-up/enhancement and have had a…read morefantastic experience every time! I have had 11 piercings done total and the ones Jade has done have healed the best, were the least painful, and were placed with incredible accuracy and attention to detail. Jade is so kind, patient, has a great artistic eye, a steady hand, and is super knowledgable. She takes time to answer questions and check in each step of the way. Danny helped touch up and enhance an existing tattoo of mine and was able to restore the intensity of the blank ink and add very intricate detail to a fairly plain tattoo I'd already had. He has a light touch without compromising the longevity of the ink, is an incredible artist, and makes his clients feel at ease. Blue Collar is run with professionalism, friendliness, knowledge, attention to detail, and with a people-first approach. Even though it's a 50-90 minute drive for me, it's my top pick!

i cannot recommend taylor enough! her technical skill is incredible - she was so precise and…read moredetailed during the entire tattoo. she really cares about the longevity and quality of her work. she was so patient with my ideas and placement & ended up suggesting a location that i absolutely love! the studio is incredibly clean & everyone there is so friendly! my tattoo looks incredible and i cannot wait to go back and get another

Can't say enough about this place! They are awesome! Wonderfully talented and if you're undecided…read morethey give you suggestions on what to choose or how to place your tattoo. They make you feel so comfortable too! I got my first tattoo here, and I came back to TJ for another. Highly recommend!

I have come to Balboa Tattoo twice now to be tattooed and both times truly exceeded my…read moreexpectations! The staff is always very nice and accommodating and they are definitely great at what they do. TJ tattooed me last time and it was great, he executed exactly what I wanted and it came out amazing! I could not recommend this tattoo shop more!