Meeting Stephan was an awesome experience. I came in with a specific rose design in mind, and he…read morewent above and beyond--sketching a beautiful version that carried a personal story. This tattoo also helped me cover an old scar on my arm with something I could finally admire. Stephan was professional, focused, and friendly. His attention to detail is impressive, and he made sure I felt comfortable throughout the process. His work area was clean, well-organized, and properly sanitized, which gave me peace of mind. Not only is Stephan a talented tattoo artist, but he also draws and paints--his personal artwork is displayed throughout the shop, and you can feel the creativity in every corner. It's clear he's passionate about all forms of art. The shop, located off Hood Franklin Road, has a relaxed and creative vibe. Inside, there's a pool table, foosball, a mini t-shirt shop, and even karaoke! It felt more like a cool, welcoming space than a typical tattoo studio. Highly recommend--can't wait to go back and finish the full design.

Been getting my tattoos done by Stefan for 3 years now and he does an absolutely phenomenal job. He…read moreis very versatile and works with me every step of the way. I'm so glad to have been referred to him.

I have been lucky enough to get two tattoos from Mely at Elk Grove Tattoos. I have lost count of…read morehow many compliments I have gotten on my tattoos from her. I love the tattoo shop too, the vibe is cool with music bumping and you can tell the artists genuinely want to be there. Everything is squeaky clean and organized. I can't wait for my next tattoo from Mely!

We all know getting a tattoo can be a fun way to express yourself, but sometimes people regret…read moretheir choices later. It's not uncommon for someone to want a cover-up tattoo because they weren't happy with their first one. All tattoo artists know that a cover-up often comes with a story behind it lol . My husband got a crazy tattoo when he was just 14 or 15. As he grew older, he realized he couldn't stand looking at that tattoo anymore. Lol and he has nice arms but he'll always keep them covered because of that damn tat. So, he decided it was time to get a cover-up. When you get a bad tat you realize how important it is to choose the right artist for the job. A good artist can turn a mistake into something beautiful. I started looking for tattoo shops for his cover-up While researching, I found Elk Grove Tattoos. Edger, the artist there, really impressed me right away with his work, I can admit lol I stalked his page for about a week watching all his dope work. I finally reached out to him and explained my husband janky tat. Edger mentioned he liked our last name so he threw some ideas out about peacocks. What he didn't know was ... he already gained my trust because I've seen his work so I set the date and he did his thang. The tattoo came out amazing it had a lot of detail my husband absolutely loves it, and the best part is that you would never guess it was a cover-up. Not every tattoo artist is comfortable doing cover-ups or working over someone else's designs, but Edger handled it perfectly, and I'm really glad I chose him for this project. Now that I've shared the backstory about the tattoo, I want to talk about something else that is very important to me--which is cleanliness of the shop. I use to be a first responder so this is deff a stickler for me, their space is very clean and well-organized, which makes me feel comfortable right away. The vibe of the shop is very family-oriented, and everyone is friendly and welcoming. The artists act professionally, and their positive energy creates a great atmosphere. I also took some time to check out other artists in the shop work on IG because I follow their Instagram page, and I was very impressed by their work as well. Each artist has a unique style, and honestly, you can't go wrong with anyone you choose. I like that , that's important to Edger to not just have artists but to have great artist. They all have amazing skills and a passion for what they do, which makes the whole experience even better. I truly believe that you will be happy with any artist at this shop; it's a place where quality and care come together beautifully. Recently, my husband just doubled back to get a touch-up on a tattoo he got from a different artist. As always Edgar, did his thang. Once my husband removed the plastic and it properly heals, I'll share an updated picture. His plan is to eventually create a full sleeve tattoo, so we wanted to start with the touch-ups first before adding more designs. It's exciting to see how everything will come together in the end! Shop IG : @elk_grove_tattoos Edgar IG: @e.a.tattoos

I came here to get my nose pierced on a Saturday morning around 11:30am. It was packed! I waited…read moreabout an hour and was called back for my piercing. The piercer explained what she was doing when she was doing it. I will come back again if I need anymore piercings in the future. Some things to note: They do not take appointments for piercings and they do not take cards. There is an ATM in the waiting area if you need to pull out cash.

I went back on a friday to get my eyebrow pierced, it was surprisingly super quick! Imo, the…read moreexperience I had this time was so much better than the last, bc the receptionist was much more nicer than one I've experienced multiple times in the past. I think they had blue & pink hair. Also, the piercer was super sweet! I remember her being a trainee when i came here in October '25. She was rly informative and answered all my questions! The reason i'm giving it 4 stars is bc all 4 of my jewelry have fallen out at separate times -- 3 helixes and my eyebrow that I just got pierced (it's been around 3 weeks). I don't sleep on them (i'm very strict abt not sleeping on them), and i don't touch them. Other than that, i definitely enjoyed all my experiences coming here

I hope this review is appropriate as I have not visited Black Wolf Gallery, yet. However, I had my…read morefirst two tattoos done by John Laurent back at the White Buffalo Gallery. John is a professional who is truly passionate about his work and it shows. After receiving my first two tattoos from John -- I left town and continued getting tattoos from other artists. Til this day -- the tattoos that John completed are the ones that are complemented the most! I get it! His work is amazing and it still looks great til this day. The reason for my post is that I am looking into a full back piece soon. The first guy that came to mind to complete this project is John. I looked him up and found that he opened his own (this) shop. I was stoked for him! Take my word folks -- let him tattoo you and you won't regret it. He did amazing work on me in 2016 and he has only gotten better. John -- I'm coming your way soon!

This might have been the best tattoo experience in my life. Mandee, "Inkneerd", delivered! My…read moretattoo of an ancient coin with an Athena Owl is like a sticker. The texture she achieved through shading and highlighting makes the tattoo look like you could run your finger over it and feel the bumps on the owl's chest. It's truly amazing. She tattooed 3 of us with 3 different designs of the Athena owls and we are all super stoked to have them forever on our arms. Mandee's vibe was so chill mixed with strong confidence. The shop was so clean and together. Black Wolf Art gallery is now our only place we will be getting inked!

Our friend group decided to all get piercings together. Shaina was very accommodating and patient…read morewith us all. She let me change the placement of my piercing as many times as I like before the actual piercing. As someone with social anxiety, I did not have much trouble at Sacred Nine. Shaina is very kind and soft spoken. The interior is witchy which was a plus. There's so many things to look at while waiting. Prices were reasonable and lots of little merch you can purchase too! Definitely recommend and might even come back for more piercings in the future.

Nice, welcoming vibe. Shaina was very helpful and brought what I imagined to reality…read more The parlor was very clean, and spacious. Thank you Sacred Nine

The parking lot can be easy to miss but they have several signs that help to guide you…read more I walked in and was immediately greeted by front desk. All the girls are so sweet, fun, and professional. I read other reviews mentioning how the vibes are incredible here and I just have to say .. you really have to experience it for yourself to know. Everyone is so warm and fun. It makes the whole experience a lot smoother and more enjoyable. They worked with me to make sure I got what I wanted and were patient as I picked a size for my tattoo. There are a few comfortable chairs in the waiting area. The whole building isn't giant but it was very cozy and clean inside. There's cute pictures all over the walls of the team and other things. I love the decor in the separated tattoo rooms as well. I will be back again simply because my experience was so warm and welcome all around. Thanks Hard 2 Love! You guys are awesome.

My husband and I went dropped in for flash tattoos last week! Everyone was soo friendly since we…read morewalked through the door. Super clean space and amazing horror them decor! Norm was our Artist, he was super cool and quick! It was my husband's first tattoo and he's addicted! Loving how our tattoos look and healing up perfect! We will definitely be back!

I have gotten all 4 of my tattoos plus one that she had fixed from a previous tattoo artist all…read morefrom Tammy. Her engagement, her patience, just everything about her....She is an amazing artist! All My tattoo pieces are one of the ones that are headache kinda design because I'm a very picky person but her exceptional skill and dedication are truly inspiring. She never fails me nor either do I ever doubt that. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking for a masterpiece!

I showed Tammy the fine line work that I wanted done and she created a beautiful tattoo that I will…read morecherish forever. She spent so much time making sure the font, the lettering, and placement were perfect and exactly what I wanted. I won't go to anyone else again.

Got my tattoo done by Theresa. I booked with her on TikTok at ttheresa.tado0. She was very nice and…read moreaccommodating with my schedule. I sent her an idea of what I wanted, and she executed perfectly! She was extremely patient and was willing to make changes to the piece and sizes. She has a light hand and it didn't hurt at all. She charges by piece so definitely recommend asking for a quote!

Visited endless tattoo club to get my mom's initials. Told araceli I wanted "VS" in elvish. She…read moreresearched the font style with me then freehanded the design. It came out super good and the vibes were immaculate.

Now that my tattoo is finished, I can write my review…read more Jocelyn is amazingly talented. I came to her with a mere skeleton of an idea and let her artistic talent do the rest and I couldn't be happier with the result. Their shop is run by women, so the environment is comfortable, welcoming, and fantastic. Not to say men aren't capable of that, but you know what I mean. The shop is beautifully clean and in a Victorian house, which is rad. I plan to return many times to have more work done as time goes on.

this is a long overdue yelp review for me…read more.. Char is ammmmazing. I brought her a bunch of fabric, pictures, some art objects and a little box, and she and I consulted on my tattoo ideas for about an hour. She took some pitcures of the work I already had, and she came up with a beautiful outline for my tatoo. Her work is spot on what I wanted, with out me being able to say what I was looking for! I haven't been able to go in for subsequent sittings because I am pregnant, but as soon as I deliever, I will be back! Can't wait!! (I will update with photos, too!) The studio is clean and bright, the folks that work there are artists of all types and really down to earth people. I have been there several times while my boyfriend gets his work done and the other artists and Cy, the office manager are super nice and friendly. Sideshow has Second Saturday art showings and always has dispalys of local artists work up on the walls, with a quick turn over, be sure to buy whatever you want when you seen it, as the prices are reasonable and the art is great... I show off my work all the time, and often people stop me to ask who did my work. Char is the best! Sideshow rocks!!

After a thorough research in finding the best place to tattoo, I have finally decided to go with…read moreInk By Danny Dee. Permanent tattoo is something which will come with us till the end and any small errors done can't be rectified. So I can't take chances in finding one of the Best Artist in the Northern Cali. I should say I reached one of the art work on me. And if you was to ask me.. I would say go to Ink By Danny Dee.. Best experience, talkative and keeping you on going in the process.

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