Came for the 4/20 deal! Love the customer service! Very welcoming and patient! Walked out with a nose piercing, belly piercing annd a tattoo lol. Would deff recommend ! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

1st first time new client and came for the 420 flash sale and ended with a tattoo and a belly piercing. Everybody was very nice and welcoming. I would recommend if you want this to be your new stop! read more

Wanting to update my review because I wanted to return for more work since I've been here a few times but communication isn't the best. I reached out for more work and to hopefully schedule a new appointment but no luck I'm looking for a tattoo artist that I can come too often and not search around for but here I am. The vibes are okay read more

I've been coming here for years and they have all styles of tattooing from black n grey and new school, I recently stopped by to set an appointment and they had a whole shop renovation and it looks great, they even have affirm from what I know which is awesome and beneficial for everybody. Can't wait to come back and get some new ink!!! read more

Amazing Experience! Madball is a legend and know exactly what he is doing! Your in good hands over here in carson, book today! 10/10 experience. He did my cover up and finished my sleeve. read more

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My tattoo is so awesome I love all the colors and details . I came all the way from Vegas for my 3 rd tattoo from madball . Great prices . Great people and love the shop and the music and atmosphere was incredible. read more

They get down!! Been coming here for a minute never fails. Love the work and a very chill shop !! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Old work but love the work!! - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

One of my best friend and I decided to get matching tattoos! We're both pisces so we decided the get our zodiac sign. The simple one of course. Anyways, my friend knew someone that works there so she made an appointment for both of us. We met up at the place. Parking should be easy. Once inside, we just showed the picture to the tattoo artist. His name was Tuna. The whole process was pretty short! It took about 15-20 minutes for each of us. It was my first tattoo. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect! I was soooo nervous and lowkey scared as shit. But it turned out okay. It did hurt but it's something I can handle. The tattoo was small and it turned out to be around $60. Overall, it looks nice. I can't wait for it to heal. Thanks! :) read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Matching tattoos - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

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Great place , good people , felt at home . Always have quality work , will be making more visits soon . read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Kiss of Death - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

I had some pretty gnarly scars on my legs that I've wanted gone for a long time. Cyril did an amazing job and I feel SO much better about wearing shorts this summer. He's SO fast too! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Scar cover up - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Love madball tattoos! Always wanted my nipples pierced since high school, now that I'm almost nearing 30 i decide to get them. Also convinced my buddy to get his done (initially he was gonna do one but he got both ) We set an appointment at 10 which is when they open. We actually requested at 5 am the morning of, and I have to say, very professional and prompt with responding to the request. Shop overall looks DOPE! Really amazing canvas paintings and pictures tatts etc, and the back is where the tattoo and piercing is done. Looked very clean and sanitary with all sanitation products there. (When i intially stepped in, it dawned on me that ive been here before to watch my other buddy get his leg tatted by Cyril.. i have to say really really bomb artist). Lance is the piercer. He is definitely an experienced piercer. I have very low tolerance for pain, however I was the least nervous compared to my buddy. Lance was very cool and calm, which helped with my friends nerves and i guess mine cuz i didnt feel neevous even as he was about to pierce my nipples. It was quick, i cant really say it was painless cuz i was a little b*tch but it was done efficiently even as i squirmed. It has been 3 days now since we got them pierced and they look great! Cleaned them 3 times a day like he instructed and i mean i cant keep my shirt on (i already have an issue with that since i lift and i'm gay ).. Lastly gotta say, price is the best around OC/LB/LA area. My research led me to find prices to vary from as low as $40 per nipple as high as $80 per nipple (maybe higher). I paid $80 for both piercings which invcluded the jewelery. Other shops will say piercing for 25-30 dollars but you end up having to also buy the jewelery for 30-40 dollars so yea.. I'm not the smartest and i don't really like doing math.. however that sounds pretty expensive to me Overall price, service and the outcome was 100% phenomenal! If I have anymore piercings I want done, I'm coming back Lance for sure! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Day 3 and they're lookin mighty fine - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

I walked in at 10:45am. Madball called in Mike and he did an amazing job! It was my first time here and it was definitely one to remember. Mike was very polite, friendly, courteous, and very talented! I got the serenity prayer on my forearm and love it! Thank Mike! I shall return! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Serenity prayer by Mike! Love it! - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

I recommend coming to this place in SoCal. Jessica is my tattoo artist that did 2 of my tattoos. Jessica are one of my tattoo artist. She has a gentle hands if you ever get scared and even it's your first time getting it. She has patience. I felt so sorry for her when she did my first tattoo because I made her stay until midnight with my boyfriend. My ass was scared and being a cry baby lol. Sorry Jessica! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Madball is the man w the freehand script! Hands down! Will come back soon. 100% recommend this shop. read more

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Stopped by on a Thursday night to consult with Jessica. Made an appointment with her for the next day at 7pm. She promised to have something drawn up by then. I showed up at 7pm sharp and she tells me to come back in an hour because she's not finished with a client. I was upset that the original appointment wasn't honored but I let it go cause I just wanted my tattoo. I come back an hour later and she tells me to wait another 40 mins or come back another day. I asked her to see what was already drawn up and she says she didn't even start on it yet. I cleared my entire night for this so I just wasted my f***** time at this place. Some advice: Be true to your word and honor your appointments. Don't give your customers a time estimate you're not gonna honor or get more experience where you know how long your work is gonna take. read more

These guys were awesome. The best experience that anyone can have while getting a tattoo. Very friendly from the minute I walked in to the time I left. My experience: I walked in to a few tattoo shops locally. The feeling I got was how much money do you have homie.. Not a good feeling. I walked in to Madballs tattoo and he was very friendly. Asked me what would I like to get. I showed him my arm with some work that has been done previously. The work had uneven lines, not lined up right it could have been on tattoo nightmare show. Guys were stunned at the awful work that this guy has done. He showed me the portfolio of the 2 artist. Madball portfolio and then he showed me his older brothers "Tuna" portfolio. Both artist had awesome work. Tuna walked up to me and it looks really bad and he would hook it up. Again with that comfortable feeling and good vibes, Tuna got started and finished in about 2 hours. Thank you Tuna for the awesome work and the friendly staff and friends that dropped by. Made my experience that more better. read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Finished art work after the nightmare of another shop. - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

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GO SEE CYRIL! He did just what I asked for and surprisingly it was a painless process! Will definitely be coming back for another in just a few months. My husband also got a tattoo done with CYRIL tonight. Expectation was met far beyond what was expected! Thanks again!!! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - His and Hers tattoos done by CYRIL. - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Highly recommend this place- Cyril - ( MadBall) very helpful- With my husbands' tatt that needed a cover up/ major makeover- it came out perfect - he did an amazing job for both my husband and myself tattoos- very detailed and just perfect- Thanks so much MadBall ** Everybody is very helpful and friendly- this shop is nice and very clean- would definitely recommend to all my friends- thank you Cyril ( MadBall) for the amazing job - looking forward for the next session- read more

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I am in love with my new Tattoo! Oakie was the BEST.... He made me feel comfortable and he also connected with me. My Art work is amazing. Hindu Goddess Rama! She is everything. Thank you again Oakie! I will NEVER go anywhere else. PS... All the guys were super cool and does amazing work. I saw Joey and Mikes work its Great! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Oakie! Amazing... I am in LOVE - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

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This is probably the worse place to get a tattoo. I believe the other ratings were posted from the so called "artist" themselves. My daughter went in to get a bubble bee tattoo,. They must have had a intern or one of there children do the work. The bubble bee looked like a fly with a broken wing. No exaggeration! If only I knew how to post the picture. Now I have to pay to have the shoddy work covered up! I'm so angry of the poor quality of a permanent marking on her body!!!!! Be Leary and proceed with caution if you don't heed my warning. Do your research when putting something so permanent on your body. The one thing that gives me comfort is that the tattoo is somewhere no one can see it. This place is an embarrassment to the profession. read more

Awesome Shop, my cousin got his whole sleeve done by Cyril "madball" so i got my work done with him too! Awesome dude! Awesome environment in the tattoo shop! Other tattoo artist are cool and do lovely work! Thanks Cyril! Definitely going back for my next piece ! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Tattoo done by Cyril! - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Went to several different tattoo shops trying to get a cover up done. Some said they could t do it, some tried to kill me for more elaborate tattoo to get me to pay more, and some just were plain sleazy. Madballs has a great vibe and you feel it when you walk in as place is clean and well put together. The artist are cool and no pressure. I met Michael Rivas who immediately said he could do what I wanted and gave me a price way below anyone else. He showed me his previous work and I booked him immediately. Just finished and I couldn't be more happy with the work. Receiving tons of compliments and people wanting referrals. I'm already planning my next one and will definitely come back to Michael to have him design and ink me again. Major props to this talented young man. read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

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I came here for my first tattoo and left with a big smile in my face, MADBALL is the man ! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - My brother's signature and first tattoo! - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Clean very professional and took the time to listen to what I would like and made it work .. My tattoo is amazing and so thank you Jon Great work. And while I was their I was witnessing some of the best artwork pieces I have seen... the whole crew is so talented.. would I recommend this place definitely and I will also be returning.... read more

Joey Jimz rocks!! Best tattoo artist I have ever came across hands down! Super cool artist in here! Joey, Mik, John and Oakie are hella cool and made my visit fun. This place is very welcoming. Long story short I LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

So apparently they don't do a lot of cute tattoo's but oh well lol its good practice for them. Not that they need it because my tattoo came out AMAZING!! It is my first tattoo and i was a little bit nervous but Oakie, with his quirky humor made me laugh and helped me relax. Surprisingly did not hurt at all and was very quick, I couldn't have been more happy with the results! it came out way better than i imagined in my head and has healed very quickly. He said the colors will get brighter and brighter and they are getting there!! He made my first experience so good i may be full of tattoos soon! ;P read more

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Shop is nice & clean. Tatuna is hooked up a drawing bAsed on my likes and knocked it out in a few hours. If you are looking for an awesome artist, come see my boy Tuna!! Love the fact that there is a back area designated for tattooing. Nothing worse than being front & center when you are in pain. Tuna did an amazing job on my 1/2 sleeve and did everything he could to keep me comfy. (He didn't complain when I needed to take pee breaks:) go check him out!!!!!!! read more

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I loooove this place! Vanessa did my tattoo & she did such a good job! (She's so freakin adorable & sweet btw.) I got my first tattoo & I am in love with it! The shop is extremely clean & organized. They are very professional there & it's a very chill environment. Vanessa took her time making sure that my tattoo was going to come out perfectly. Me & my friends will definitely be coming back to get more tattoos!!! read more

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I happened to hear about this shop from some friends on Facebook. I have never gotten a tattoo before. Went in to talk to the Artists, just to get some ideas. After meeting with and speaking to Cyril (Madball), I decided to get a small tattoo, just to try it out. Cyril was so thoughtful regarding my uneasiness and fear of pain. Turns out, it didn't hurt for me like I feared! His work is amazing! The shop is clean and I felt no anxiety in getting my first tattoo here! I highly recommend this shop for their professional service and exceptional & talented work. Appointments are not necessary, but I suggest calling to make one, just to make sure you have a spot! if you're interested in tattoos and/or piercings, trust me, this is where to go, as you will not be disappointed! Thanks Madball Tattoos! I will be returning soon! read more

Jessica did a fantastic job! Despite being a late walk-in (past closing time), she took me under her wing with a smile and so much patience! I would 100% recommend her to my friends! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - imagine the adventure! - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Got my 2nd tattoo by Jessica who just moved to this shop. She is a legit artist who can take an idea I give her and make an original piece of artwork. I'm very happy with her work and I'm already planning my next piece while this one heals. She's super professional and a bit of a perfectionist-- both traits you want on someone permanently applying ink on your body. The shop is mostly dudes but they were all friendly and welcoming. I left there totally comfortable and looking forward to my next tattoo. read more

Chelsea is the best, she chews gum before she tattoos you, so her breath don't stank. Also, a little known fact: If you start singing "I'm sailing away, by Styx, she will finish the entire song! Besides all of that goodness, she is hands down, by far THEE best tattooer I have ever had the pleasure of being stuck by. If you are looking for perfection, look no further. She is patient, open minded, fun loving, and AMAZING with colors. She has a light touch and fast hand! She's not bad on the eyes either... GO SEE HER! Facebook.com/tattoosbychelsea read more

I got my first tattoo today! I absolutely love it and the experience was simple plain and easy. I was all anxious for nothing. I came in a week earlier, spoke with Madball and he drew up my tattoo and gave me a price quote. I was able to pay ahead of time so all I had to do was come to my appointment and get my tattoo done. Madball is in the perfect spot, right down the street from where I grew up in Carson. The environment is cool and chill as well as the people. I felt completely comfortable and will be back again. read more

Got ripped off!! Wish I waited for the professional artist from da 808. The guy dat did mines look like a homemade tattoo. #scar w-ugly tattoo read more

Waited over 4 hours on a "2 hour" wait period. No organization, rhyme or reason for the patrons being served. People that came in hours after us were seen and finished before we eventually were fed up with the BS and lies from the people behind the counter. We were told that a certain artist "didn't want to do certain deaigns". What kind of crap is that? read more

Stopped by Madball Tattoos for a cover-up job, and was pleased with the work. Madball was able to get me what I wanted in the location I wanted it. Even stayed open late to finish the work. This spot is highly recommended. read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Cover-up done by Madball. - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

This is my third tattoo done by Jessica. I gave her complete creative license, didn't even know what I was getting until I showed up to my appointment, and I am over the moon with how this tattoo came out. Her skills and designs continue to amaze me (check out her instagram @jessicamarietattoo), especially her geometric work. I am always excited walking into Madball knowing I am going to get something unique and beautiful with Jessica as my artist. read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Oakie is the man to see for piercings! I came in today after work to get my nose ring "ball" taken off. I went elsewhere to get my nose re-pierced, and the piercer put a lip ring in my nose! (I had no clue) So I yelped this place, called and went in. Oakie was very friendly, funny and professional. They have a station where they sterilize there equipment! All in all, he was able to take the mess of a nose ring someone else messed up, pierced and fixed it. Their prices aren't bad, but well worth it! Thanks again Oakie! read more

Madball Tattoos & Piercings - My new nose ring Oakie did. surgical steel - Piercing Near Me - Carson, California

Just wasted 4 hours at this place on a flash friday here. All 6 of us signed in at 5:30pm, expecting a wait and we were told people were being seen on a first come first serve basis. So we settled in and waited. After 3 hours we started to see people who signed in long after we did going back for their tattoos. We asked what was going on and we were told that artists were just picking names at random and not following the sign in list. A girl behind the counter apologized and said we would be next, then they continue to call back people wo are on the second sign in sheet. We were at the top of the first one. Names below ours were crossed off the sign in sheet as people were called back. There was absolutely no organization what so ever. At the 4 hour mark my sister asked why we were still being passed over only to be told that some artists didn't want to do certain tattoos. We're talking flash art here people, not complicated full body peices. Hearts, clovers, freaking skulls and so on. Considering all the positive reviews this place has, I am extremely disappointed. In response to the comment (the exact same one that you also left on my husband's review. Word for word.), yes you did call our names several times and we were right there and responded to every single one only to be told they just wanted to make sure we were still there, which we were. And yes, it was busy, but that is no excuse for having absolutely no semblance of organization what so ever. We will not be returning. read more

This shop was great. There is a fair amount of parking and its super close to the 405, so getting there is really easy. The shop itself is VERY clean with options for enhanced privacy (there is a more secluded back area from the entry, with options for an extra private are for piercings or whatever). Chelsea did tattoos for myself and my boyfriend and she was amazing. My boyfriend had a very specific piece in mind and she did a phenomenal job on it, and her coloring was fabulous. I was really vague about what I wanted and she gave me great advice and did a beautiful tattoo. She really is amazing at helping you stay calm and she is super fast! read more