Great service and wonderful work. I love the decor of the shop and will go back again. I got a…read morelarge tattoo on my stomach that I'm very thankful for. Thanks for the great artwork and customer service. Shop is clean and organized and I encourage anyone looking for quality art / design to check out the shop

This photo barely shows the cuts on my ear. I went o the tattoo shop…read moreAnd the owner said he could pierce my ear. He pierced my ear and used a clasp earring which I never seen done before but I trust the owner and all his years of experience. Bad idea. Not even a week later my ears were in so much pain and swollen, the claps were so tight they cut the skin on my ears and my skin began to heal around the earring. I had to go to a tattoo shop to have the earring removed. I had blisters near the end of the clasps and my skin over grew the two ends of the clasp to separate the earring from my ear. There was no room between my swollen skin and earring to where we could cut the earring with pliers so spent over 35 minutes trying to remove each ring. I was in the wrist pain I was crying screaming blood was everywhere my entire left side of my jaw went numb and I almost past out cause the pain. My sister came with me and got her cartilage pierced that day as well. Just this morning she sent me a video of two out of three of her piercings were ingrown with the skin in her ear. The jewelry he used was too small and there was no room left for swelling.

I just left Sacred Tattoo and my experience was incredible from start to finish. There was ample…read moreparking, the entire shop is spotless and Sonya, my piercer Tina's apprentice was kind, courteous and knowledgeable. Tina is absolutely fabulous! Beautiful, thorough and her area was also immaculate. She explained the entire process regarding my Septum piercing. It was pretty much painless and the aftercare instructions leave no stone unturned. They address pretty much anything that may come up with the healing process. I've had many piercings and I must say, this was the best experience I've ever had! I definitely highly recommend Tina. She is the absolute best!!

I got my nosed Pierced by Kristina, she was amazing, kind informative and made sure I understood…read morethe process from beginning to end! ​Her shop assistant Jessica was also very kind and was my point of contact and she was helpful and answered all my questions and assisted me with all the pre Piercing documents! I will most definitely be back again! Thank you bith for making my birthday so sweet and special. Over all the vibe was fun and relaxing ! I would absolutely recommend Kristina!

Asked for a walk in for an eyebrow piercing, Marcos was hella nice and welcoming. At first was a…read morelittle worried about the placement of the eyebrow piercing but he educated me on the placement/why he put it there in the first place and it made sense. Good pricing, loved the music and vibe. Will definitely go here again and recommend to friends.

Marcos has done 3 of my tattoos & 2 for my dad!! Hes super cool & chill and he always does an…read moreamazing job! He is a great artist, we will definitely be coming back to get more tattoos from him!

Sean is hands down one of the most talented artists I've ever worked with. I've gotten a few pieces…read moredone by him, and his ability to bring real detail and realism into his work is incredible. During sessions, he's super thoughtful like checking in on comfort, pacing with breaks, and being very gentle handed. The studio is so clean and has a great, supportive atmosphere among the artists. Sean's drive, talent, and work ethic are top-tier in every way, and I love seeing how dedicated he is to his craft. I'm so happy with all my tattoos from him and am officially sticking with Sean for all my future work!

I can't recommend this tattoo shop enough!…read more Being able to witness Joseph grow and expand his craft & shop over the years has been truly inspiring. His dedication to his art is evident in every piece he creates, each one is a custom masterpiece that reflects his incredible talent and passion. The shop now boasts a team of great artists, all of whom uphold the same high standards of quality and artistry. The level of service here is unmatched. From the initial consultation to the final touches, the staff makes you feel valued and comfortable. The artists' attention to detail and commitment to ensuring you love your tattoo is truly exceptional. If you're looking for a place where artistry, quality, and customer care come together, this is it. I'll be coming here until I'm all covered up!

I've been getting tattooed by Justin at Ponderosa for a couple years now. He is always very…read morerespectful, and communicates effectively to understand exactly what kind of tattoo I want. What I like most about him (besides being a cool dude), is that he is very efficient and capable of maintaining a high quality standard within a broad range of various tattoo styles. He's very versatile. He works quick and methodically. He doesn't lollygag, or take a million breaks, and he is great about scheduling. Surprisingly, these are traits difficult to find in most tattoo artists. This is why I ALWAYS recommend Ponderosa to anyone who asks where they should get a tattoo. I recommend checking out the killer work they are producing and posting on instagram. It's a great digital portfolio. Justin takes pride in his shop and always goes the extra mile to cater to his customers. I appreciate it. Thank you for everything.

Alex is the man! I brought in a drawing I wanted done, it was spot on couldn't be more happy with…read morehow it came out. Highly recommend and will be coming back for more. Thank you Alex!

My 5 year old wanted her ears pierced and we came here without an appt on a Saturday. They were…read moreable to get us in right when they opened and were nothing but nice. Highly recommend.

Terrible customer service - rude, condescending, dismissive. He didn't listen to what I wanted. I…read morepicked specific jewelry and he picked what he wanted. The first one I caught and had him correct. I told him which one I wanted in my nose and which in my cartilage and he swapped them when he put them in which I didn't see until I got in the car. The prices were outrageous for the pieces too. Had I not been pressed on time and opportunity, I would have walked out. Follow up visit to get my backing replaced with a shorter one he forced hand sanitizer on to my hands after I repeatedly told him no so I had to shake it off of me and wipe it off on my pants then after waiting 10 minutes he comes out and says he doesn't have the size backing I need. I went home and replaced it myself. Do not go here unless you want to be spoken down to, just want him to decide what he thinks you should have because he doesn't listen to and doesn't care what you want, and don't mind being violated with hand sanitizer. Honestly, I would give 0 stars if I could.

Nick tattooed my ribs (both sides) and sternum. He is a professional all the way around. He is so…read morenice, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable throughout each session. Through our discussions he captured exactly what I envisioned. There is ample parking. The facility is very clean and safe. I will definitely be a return customer.

Recently got my ears pierced by Rio. Had a great experience. Will definitely be back!read more

can't say enough good things about Monica! She just completed an amazing cover-up for me--my fourth…read moretattoo with her and easily my biggest and most ambitious yet. What I love most about working with Monica is her creative process. I gave her a mix of references and descriptions for a tattoo I've wanted for years, and she transformed them into something even better than I envisioned. The result is stunning, and I get compliments on it daily. She's earned my trust as a lifelong client!

I'm not gonna give the full details because everyone has a different experience. But I'm taking…read moreaway my five star review and I must say I'm very pleased I have found a tattoo artist to finish my piece and continue the rest of the work that was supposed to be done. Though the artist I worked with, he is an amazing artist professionalism is not there and I don't believe it's a safe place for women.

I can't believe I'm writing a Yelp review for a piercing place but maaaaaan Mops and Amber made…read morethis the first and best experience for our kids. Y'all I'm still in the car, barely left the parking lot but I had to come here and throw my thoughts down so you could come experience this for yourself. The vibe in here is everything. Honestly? Old sf city vibes. I'm talking Haight street before it got gentrified ok. They make you feel at ease, they know what they doing, and somehow in the 15 mins we were there I almost invited them to family dinner? If you have a baby or a teenager --- they gonna be taken cared of foreal. Our middle child didn't get anything done but he did cry because he felt bad for his little sister, and Mops made him feel better with lollipop and all to raise his spirits. I'm coming back for my nose piercing for sure. And now the mister thinking about getting his eyebrow again. Parents of 3 who? A little more details if you need it: Amber knows exactly what she's doing. She's got a medical background so if you feel a type of way, know that she's more than qualified. She's also a mom... like a cool mom, so we're good there! The aesthetics in the room make it such a vibeeee. Alright I'm out. GO HERE. You won't be disappointed.

TLDR: I went in for a naval piercing and left without one and paid $20. With the unfriendly and…read moreunprofessional staff, hot and stuffy room, the piercer's baby crying in the small shop, and unclean practices I chose to leave. When I first walked in the male at the desk was not very friendly and did not even greet us. We were handed over to the piercers and one asked the other "Do you want her or do you want me to take her?" the other responded "I don't care". At this point I'm don't really feel like a valued customer, I'm just whatever to them. Not one person said hello to me, introduced themself, or even asked me my name. The whole process felt like I was being rushed and they wanted me in and out very quickly (despite no other customers in the shop). I was moved to the small room in the back and every question I asked felt like I was bothering the piercer, giving me short answers instead of helping me to make a decision. The jewelry did not seem properly sterilized, just quickly sprayed down, no autoclave machine. I did not even see the piercer wash her hands. With the unfriendly and unprofessional staff, hot and stuffy room, the piercer's baby crying in the small shop, and unclean practices I chose to leave. I did have to pay $20 because the piercer said she already opened the needle (which was opened before selecting jewelry and marking). Not complaining because I understand those are her supplies, but I wish she waited until she saw that I was ready and comfortable. Was hoping for a different outcome because I saw so many great reviews, but perhaps I caught them on an off day like a few other negative reviews mentioned

I love this place it's my to go to. Great work and vibe. Very flexible with time and very talkative…read moreso no awkward silence

Beavin honestly knows what he's doing. I've had two little pieces done and went back for a third…read morepiece. Can't go wrong and works with your budget to make sure you leave with no regrets.