I got my first tattoo about 2 years ago. I specifically wanted fine line work done and I had been…read moresearching around for fine line artists that fit my style and would work with me. I was actually referred to THS by multiple people so I looked into them and found Endry. His work really impressed me and my boyfriend who was also a tattoo artist back in the day. So I booked an appt to have a very simple roman numeral tattoo done under my collarbone. The booking process was actually very easy and the shop worked with me. There's a $200 minimum and there's a $100 deposit that you Venmo before the appointment is made. I honestly found the booking process super smooth and easy. If you can find it, there's metered parking right in front of the shop which is super convenient. I honestly love the vibe of this place. Endry was so kind and welcoming and made my first tattoo the best experience it could've been (also want to note I have a needle phobia so this is a legit compliment). I have since seen Endry multiple times for more extensive work. Endry is truly an incredible artist who really puts care and consideration into each piece. You can tell he really cares about his craft and I have so much respect for that. Working with him has been a pleasure and I look forward to my next session with him. I actually recently got my forearm done with a beautiful fine line floral wrap and I am still in awe at the photorealistic detail in the flowers. I found my artist and my place and I would 100% recommend going here whether it's your first or you're looking to continue on in your tattoo journey.

Honestly, just not a great Tattoo. I sent them the original picture and told the guy it doesn't…read moreneed to be exactly like that, we can style it a little bit. Showed him a few AI examples and he had me send him one that he/we thought looked cool. I didn't really put a ton of thought into it just figured "sure. Do your thing with it." I probably should've noticed the AI flaw in the stencil, but, as my regular artist pointed out, he definitely should have noticed, especially since he had the original photo. A little miscommunication but oh well. On top of that it's really really light so I'm going to have to have my normal artist fix it and touch it up. I wasn't even going to leave a review because it's partly my fault, and I don't really care that much, but like my normal artist pointed out, he's supposed to notice these kind of things. Then I realized the only reason I don't really care is because it's somewhere not normally visible. If it was on my arm I would be horrified. Other than that, they were cool, the booking process was easy, and reasonably priced. Also the shop was super clean which is important to me so 3-stars

I got a tattoo done yesterday by Cha and I love it so much! It was my first and I was incredibly…read morenervous, but she was so reassuring. I had a very good experience. I've gotten so many compliments on my tattoo already and it's only been a couple of hours!

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now! I went in a few months back to get my first…read moretattoos - I had booked my appointment with Cha after browsing here on yelp and her Insta. The whole experience was lovely. I was a little nervous given my first time, but she was so friendly, listened to what I wanted, and also very patient. I couldn't be happier with the two tattoos! They're perfect and just what I wanted. I can't wait to go back. The studio is also super clean and neat, which adds to the overall experience. Thank you, Cha!

I've been frequenting this place for a year now, and every time, their service is always amazing…read more Street parking at this place. You can do metered parking up front or find free residential parking. Just make sure to read the signs! I got my ears pierced here, and I brought a few friends and family here as well. Chontel is amazing and so incredibly helpful. You can follow her and ask her questions about aftercare. Make sure to get your piercings downsized if they recommend it! It's $10 for the post and $5 for the piercing disc. Whenever Chontel isn't there, Lara is there, and she is also just as amazing and insightful as Chontel! Usually, the piercers are there from opening time until 8 pm, but you can always ask or text them to see if they are in for that day!

i came here for my first tattoo, a small fine-line bug!! i requested Chelsea because i was a fan of…read moreher work from instagram, and it was an amazing experience. its very clean and well-lit inside, you can tell everything is sterile and safety protocol is well-followed. all the artists are super chill and friendly, and it was really comforting. Chelsea was super nice and helpful with any questions, concerns, and requests that I had! It was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend.

Quick weekend trip to California and made it to the ocean. Called to see if there was a walk in…read moreavailable. since the shop is walking distance from the pier AND walking distance from the transit this spot made it perfect to get to: The artist Chacha was great. I came in with an idea and she made it come to life. It was a painless tattoo. Felt like an animal scratch during the process. The other artist there seemed nice too. I believe he was the owner But he was very attentive to his artist AND the patrons. I was asked if I wanted anything to drink about 3 times while I was there which made it nice to have as well. The vibe of the studio was nice too. It was open and clean and I liked the fresh air I was able to breath Since the main door/gate stayed opening to the man street public. All in all for a tattoo that was simple/fine line and also on the transit route. This tattoo shop was the a great addition to my trip. I would definitely recommend.

Me & my boyfriend went to get matching tattoos and when the tattoo started to heal and peel, we…read morerealized the tattoo didn't stick nor was the needle deep enough.

Best piercing experience from start to finish! The place is super clean and beautifully decorated…read more All the staff members were welcoming and friendly. Brian did my 3 ear piercings and I could not be happier with the results :) I will be returning soon

I have three tattoos, and got them all here. Each tattoo is done by a different artist... Daniel,…read moreMartin, and Ray. It's a super clean place, very professional, And there are great artists! I definitely recommend. My first tattoo here was about 10 or 11 years ago, and my last one was maybe 5 years ago? I hope this place is still going strong!

Nik did such a good job working with me on my idea and we were on the same page through the design…read moreprocess. Then Nick was very helpful and amicable as well through the tattooing process and making alterations on the fly to make sure I'm happy. And I definitely am happy. I love this tattoo, it brings me so much joy. Thank you so much.

Had an amazing experience at Melrose Tattoo . Chris was awesome and did a great job on some in that…read moreI've wanted for about 6 years now. He listened was super light handed and my ink turned out perfect! Thanks Chris!!!!

I got my nose pierced by Stephanie and had the best experience! I already had my nose pierced on…read morethe other side and she really took her time to match the placement, and she checked with me to make sure it was where I liked it before she pierced. Super quick and not painful at all. The whole experience was amazing and I would definitely come back for more!!

I just got my septum pierced with Bruce over the weekend and it was a wonderful experience…read more The pricing was extremely transparent and reasonable. I was really nervous after having a horrible first time septum piercing where the piercer pierced my septum crooked, hit the cartilage and then blamed my nose shape. I've wanted a cartilage for quite some time so I decided to get a second opinion and I'm really glad I did. Bruce was extremely knowledgeable and re-assuring. He took a look and told me I could probably get one but he would verify once he was able to check my nose. He was able to immediately determine the septum spot was higher up. The pain was extremely minimal. I really appreciated that Bruce walked me through every step of the process. I'll definitely be back.

Great place ! Called in around 5pm. Was out by 8:00pm with a…read moregreat 6"x6" B&W Rib piece. Tolen was light handed & extremely patient with breaks. Pricing is extremely Fair & the place is clean. Highly recommended!

Both the guys were very professional and kind. My friend and I decided at the last minute we wanted…read moretattoos. The staff verified what we wanted, were thorough enough n making sure our requests were met and did an amazing job. Stop in to see Tyler, if want a great tattoo

I've been here plenty of times and have loved this place from my very first visit. The atmosphere…read moreis always kind and welcoming, and the work is consistently exceptional from every single piercer. Most recently, I worked with Cat and Hernan. I especially wanted to shout out Hernan for my navel piercing. He did a phenomenal job. He was communicative and completely open to my requests. It's been about three days now, and I'm honestly surprised by how little soreness and discomfort I've had. I'm a bigger guy with a stomach, so I was a little concerned about how a navel piercing would feel, especially since it's a high movement area. But after the first 12 hours, there is very little soreness, and I'm already noticing less discomfort when I move. I think a lot of that has to do with Hernan's skill and attention to placement. He checked the placement while I was standing, sitting, and laying down to see how my stomach and navel moved and sat in each position. That level of care really stood out to me and should be standard but isn't everywhere which is why I always go here. For any plus size person wondering if a navel piercing is possible or will heal well, it definitely will! It's more about your individual anatomy than your size, but having a knowledgeable piercer who understands anatomy of all sizes makes a huge difference. Everyone here is great. I just wanted to give Hernan a special shoutout for this recent work. Thanks!

Shout out to studio city tattoo for taking a painful, hard day and turning it into a memorable…read morespecial day for my wife. It's the first Mother's Day without her mom and with SAWOOLI and other staff at Studio City Tattoo help we were able to help make a sad day slightly better. The environment felt safe and comfortable enough allowing her to grieve while we waited for SAWOOLI to get the tattoos ready. Thanks again to everyone there this morning. Meant a lot to her. She walked in sad w her head down and walked out smiling and head held high. Made a huge difference

Believe it or not this was one of few times I did NOT consult yelp before making an appointment. I…read morewent based on personal research (and lots and lots of thinking) before getting my 2nd ever tattoo. However, now looking at some of these 'bad' reviews, I'm laughing because it's kind of ludicrous what's being called out. This is a well-known, famous tattoo shop so they have a right to charge more than others. And if you're not getting a good vibe from your artist but still decide to proceed with the tattoo, that's on you. I lucked out and was able to get in with East sooner than I thought due to a cancellation last week so I snatched that appt up. Called and Cody, his assistant was nice and surprisingly candid with what he could do schedule-wise. Not only that, but day of, when I found out they charge extra for using a credit card, I called to see if I could come a little late so I could run to the ATM and they were totally cool with it. AND didn't rush me throughout the entire process, even though this made me 15min late. That afternoon I showed up alone and a little intimidated in light of how small the tattoo I wanted to get was compared to what they're probably used to...but all that was eased as soon as I got there. Cody and East were chill, professional, straightforward. Probably the best words I can think of. My desired tattoo was just two words, but very meaningful to me, and have thought about this for many years. I came in confident I wanted them on my lower bicep but East immediately suggested under my forearm, saying that's how words turn out/look the best. I was taken aback at first as I had not thought about that placement at all, but it ended up working out exactly how I wanted...not once did I feel he was pressuring me, merely offering me his opinion, and with zero condescension. He was so patient, saw I was thinking about it hard, and said how about this, he would go and sketch it out while I thought about it. I loved that I wasn't rushed, and that there was never an 'I told you so,' vibe when I finally agreed. The entire process was utterly professional. Again wasn't sure what I expected but it was such a nice balance: I felt welcomed but there was privacy as I was going through the process. Minimal small talk from East, but I loved how focused he was on getting the tattoo right even if it's something so simple. Had me check the words, reminded me to look at spelling. Then he placed and re-placed the stencil several times to get it right in his eyes...the way he made me stand naturally and angled it ever so, while he narrowed down the exact placement, was so technically precise. I was impressed. As for the actual process, it went smoothly and corny as it might have been, East happily obliged to a photo together at my request (I've been such a fan of his), even helped take the selfie, before turning me completely over to Cody to receive aftercare instructions and settle up with payment. Yes, it was not the cheapest (including the $15 on-site parking) but worth every penny in terms of experience and results. And, if you're coming here, you know what you're paying for.

Julianne is a master! My son and I got matching Queens of the Stone Age tattoos and my wife got a…read morebeautiful bee and flowers tattoo on her wrist!