La Vida Tattoo

Women-owned & operated

I had been following June's tattoo instagram account for over a year, and had been wanting to get…read moremy first big tattoo in her signature colorful, botanical style, but was a bit nervous. I finally went ahead and booked a virtual consultation (being in San Diego). From the very beginning of the process, submitting the request to book, through the consultation itself, and coming in to get the tattoo, I had the most amazing experience. I felt comfortable that I was in the hands of the best team at this shop. Rob was super responsive with scheduling and questions. June created a beautiful design based on my references and feedback and added little touches that made it even better. When I showed up to my appointment, I was a little anxious, but it was such a cozy, beautiful studio and I felt welcomed and at ease by Rob and June. June took such great care to cover up the scars I wanted covered and make it look beautiful and flow well with the natural curves of my leg, and made sure I was comfortable throughout. After she finished her work, she brought out the professional camera to get the best pictures possible and promptly sent them to me the same night. You can tell she takes pride in her work (as she should!) I will absolutely be back for more tattoos in the future, and maybe add more to my leg sleeve. It was definitely worth the drive from San Diego to work with the right artist who made my vision come true!

I got really lucky and got a walk in appointment with June, who made my tattoo dreams come true…read more She did this adorable hippo with sunglasses and it came out better than I could have imagined. Her and Rob were so friendly and I hope to come back for more some day!!! Best tattoo boutique ever!!

13.4 mi•Arts District, Downtown

Our entrance is down a driveway.

Excited customers in our waiting room

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Artists working in one of our two work areas.

Baron Art Tattoo Studio

4.8(291 reviews)

Free consultations

Discounts available

I had an amazing experience with my upper conch piercing. Professional, skilled, and a lovely time…read more Thank you Lily!

I've followed Angie on Instagram for years and always admired her style, but I only recently…read moredecided to pull the trigger on a half-sleeve I'd been planning for a long time. I wanted a tiger paired with specific florals (forget-me-nots, honeysuckle, and narcissus paperwhites) all kept above the elbow. Angie brought my vision to life more beautifully than I could have imagined. The process at Baron Art was seamless. After submitting a consultation form, I heard back within 1-2 days and coordinated everything with Cat (Angie's assistant) via email. Cat was wonderful, detailed, and quick to reply. On the day of my appointment, I received digital aftercare instructions after I checked in. Before starting, Angie was incredibly patient. She adjusted the tiger's scale on her iPad to match my arm and printed several stencils to ensure the size and placement was just right. She then freehanded the florals, precisely incorporating the negative space I requested to keep the design from feeling too heavy. Angie is incredibly talented and has a light touch. Even the pain in the inner bicep area was manageable. She made sure I was comfortable throughout the 4 hour session, and the result was perfect. This piece means so much to me and is very close to my heart, as it's a memorial for my mom who passed away recently. The forget-me-nots were her favorite flowers, and the narcissus paperwhites and honeysuckle are our birth flowers. The tiger was the first stuffed animal that my parents bought for me when we first immigrated to the US. It was my "guardian" throughout my childhood. Angie, thank you very much for your kindness and for creating such a meaningful, beautiful piece. This was the first of two sessions, and I already love it so much--I can't wait to see how it turns out! Some notes: - Snacks: I brought along Gatorade and was sipping on it before and during my session. I ate some candy and had a protein bar during the breaks too. It helped so much to keep my blood sugar up. - Vibe: So relaxing! The studio was spacious, and they were playing a throwback playlist from like the 2010s lol. I was vibing out and didn't even use the earbuds I brought! Everyone was so friendly too! Throughout the session, I noticed a couple artists stopped by to admire Angie's work as she was doing the tiger :) - Parking: parking in this location wasn't actually too bad. There's a structure about a 5 min walk away from the studio down the street. Just turn right into the little street where the Arrow Lodge Brewing is at. Go in a little bit, and it's on the left hand side. If you reach S Santa Fe Ave, you've gone too far!

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Reservoir Tattoo Studio

4.9(172 reviews)

10.8 mi•Echo Park

Locally owned & operated

Walk-ins welcome

Went in today for an ear piercing and had a great experience. From the ambiance of the…read moreestablishment to the music. Jojo was the one who pierced my ears. She's very knowledgeable at what she does and very patient and detail oriented. Didn't even feel a thing! Would definitely recommend and will be coming back.

It was my first time here and I just wanted to get some small lil babies done by my dear friend…read moreMia. She is so talented and I've been getting artwork commissioned by her here and there and have a few other small tattoos from her Her line work and attention to detail is amazing. Everyone at the shop was really nice too! The vibes were immaculate and the artists do this thing where they show all the other artists their finished pieces and I thought that was so cute. Her rate is 150/hr so I would book that appointment before her rates go up!!!!! Thanks Mia love u!!!

Piercing specials half off every week call for more info

Our artist here are reservoir also draw once a week in a life, drawing workshop to perfect and sharpener, drawing skills and abilities

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Attention to details quality is a must

Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

4.8(864 reviews)

9.7 mi•Woodland Hills

8 years in business

There aren't the words to express just how comfortable and PAINLESS my experience was at the 3rd St…read moreOak and Poppy. Yesterday I got my septum pierced for my birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and immediately made to feel at ease. The shop itself is very clean and welcoming. The jewelry is beautifully displayed. I just wish I remembered the name of the woman who helped us because she made such an impression. She walked us through all the options at different price points in a way that felt completely neutral and respectful. There was no subtle steering toward something more expensive. It genuinely felt like whatever we chose was the right choice. Ivy, my piercer, was incredibly thorough and precise. I really want to stress how pleasant and painless this piercing was. I am talking pain level 0 out of 10. I AM NOT MAKING THAT UP. She is extremely clean in her process and talked me through every step so I always knew what was happening. The room itself felt like a doctor's office in terms of cleanliness and professionalism. I wanted to write this because there aren't many reviews here about septum piercings specifically. When I was searching for where I wanted to go, Oak and Poppy kept coming up but I didn't see many septum reviews. Ivy is a true professional in this work. It's clear she knows exactly what she's doing. The staff cares about the customer's experience and it shows every step of the way. If you're looking for a septum piercing and want an experience that feels comfortable, this is the place to go! Thank you Ivy! Thank you Oak and Poppy!

After dealing with a lot of trauma with ear piercing in my childhood, I knew I'd wait until my…read morechild was ready and chose for herself. She was back and forth, but now at 7.5, she decided she was READY. She almost convinced my husband to do it at the mall, but I'm glad they didn't. I heard about this place from other moms at her school, and I'm so glad we went. They squeezed us in immediately and were just great. Always spoke directly to my daughter, explained the process. Went though jewelry, explained all of that. I didn't get the name of the person who did the piercing, but he was amazing. He described everything to her, had her do deep breathing. It was done quick while also taking his time with everything. She felt secure and brave, I'm just so happy with her experience! I will definitely be going back after looking at some tattoo work as well, it all looked great.

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Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee

4.7(824 reviews)

10.7 mi•Echo Park

Available by appointment

Such a great experience overall! The shop is super cute and welcoming…read more Kellan was awesome! super responsive over email and really easy to communicate with. He took my kooky idea and absolutely nailed it!! The piece came out so fun and clean. 10/10, would definitely go back! :D

Booked an appointment online after speaking with a specific artist about my design. When I arrived,…read moreI was told my appointment was actually with a different artist I had never talked with. After discussing with the shop, it seemed like a system error and they suggested I reach out via email in order to get my deposit applied to a new appointment. The shop has yet to respond to my 2 emails to rectify the issue. Disappointed with the lack of communication and customer service.

Tattoo Area

Lil Puppy

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Generation8Tattoo

4.9(627 reviews)

7.6 mi•Fairfax

Did not disappoint Best experience ever especially since it was my first time getting a tattooread more

There are tons of great tattoo spots in LA and I have been to many. This one is the best of the…read morebest. All of the artists are so patient, kind and beyond talented. We got Dave and he made us feel comfortable, seen & heard. What Dave created blew us away...it was far beyond anything we imagined or could describe ourselves. Also, the vibe there is so peaceful & calming. So excited for the next appt!

10.2 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

Tattoo by Dave Appointment call or text (626)428-8343

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Fine tattoo

4.6(164 reviews)

•$

Surla! We love our sister tattoo! thank you sm for creating a comfy vibe and your attention to…read moredetail : )

Not going to lie it was so hard finding this place because I thought it was called fine tattoo but…read moreit's actually Surla and inside the beauty salon on the second floor in the mall. Surla was able to accommodate me super quick! I was a walk in and I really needed a touch up on my neck tattoo. I saw that surla does amazing fine line work and her quality looks detailed and precise. It had to be her and I am so glad I did because it is now legible and MUCH better. She was so quick and friendly and if I want another tattoo, I'll def come back here because I know I'll be getting QUALITY. She also validates parking!!

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Oni Tattoo

4.9(156 reviews)

16.4 mi

Speaks Mandarin

Su N Chen (tattoomancer) what a great artist. She walked me…read moreto a procedure from start to finish Everybody like the tattoo

WOW! Roger is amazing! He spent two sessions with me. One 5 hour and the other 3 hours. It was such…read morea good experience his attention to detail was beyond words! Even though it was painful towards the end he took breaks with me and gave me numbing cream. I have had 14 tattoos and this one was painful at the end by far just cause of all the different coloring! I'm happy with the result and can't stop looking at it. Thank you so much!! I will def be back for more!!!

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Do. Art Ink Studio

4.8(224 reviews)

16.5 mi

Available by appointment

Free consultations

Updates three years later. Once my Daughter tattoo healed up, it looked really faded. We are from…read morethe bay and we went to LA. There is no way we're gonna go back to LA to get a retouch. She spent $1000 for her piece and it looks like her tattoo is about 10 to 15 years old. It looks more faded in the person than this picture that I post . It's still beautiful, but I think it wasn't enough ink deep enough in the skin.

Dora is so talented and everyone in the shop was kind and welcoming. I wanted a piece done for my…read morespecial needs son. The idea was based off of the poem "Welcome to Holland" I explained I wanted a windmill with tulips and Dora came up with this beautiful design. I am forever grateful.

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Tinta Rebelde Tattoo

4.5(337 reviews)

12.8 mi•Downtown

One of my double piercings on my earlobe closed unexpectedly the other day when I was trying to put…read morein my earrings and go to work. I wanted to get it redone ASAP. I sent an email and was able to go the same day after work. Alex was very professional and even checked to make sure that the piercing was actually closed from the back despite the front part seeming normal. It was :( but! It was quick and mostly painless. I was there for a max of like 15 mins and I was out the door. If I want to get another piercing, I would definitely come back!

I had a decent experience but felt like the staff could have educated me more on my surface tragus…read morepiercing. They used outdated jewelry that is banned in other states and did not properly educate me on the rate of rejection for the piercing. I understand that what a person wants a person should be able to get but I also feel strongly about it being the professionals job to make a customer aware of any pros/cons about the piercing and use the correct jewelry.