I came all the way from Texas to California and stopped by on a whim to see if I can cover a scar on my shoulder. Justin was kind enough to take me in without an appointment. He was welcoming, professional, and incredibly talented. The tattoo turned out even better than I imagined! Can't even tell there is a bad scar behind it. He really cares about his work and his clients. Highly recommend Justin if you want an artist who goes above and beyond. read more

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Came here to get my boyfriend's ears pierced for his birthday. After seeing their cute jewelry selection, I ended up getting my second lobe re-pierced. Jenna was able to squeeze me in and was extremely knowledgeable during the consultation. Since I had so much scar tissue from the original piercing, she recommended getting a different part of the lobe pierced to avoid serious keloids. Loved the jewelry and the service! read more

Newport Tattoo - Second lobe piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I have gone to this shop 5+ times and will continue coming back. Jess is amazing and always makes sure to work with you on what you want and has great pricing. Her line work is beautiful and her flash designs are so stinkin cute. She makes you feel super comfortable while you're there and has gotten me in on the dates/times I want every single time. Chad and Christina are also great and I have had friends who are very happy with their work by him. I highly recommend coming here for your next tattoo or piercing! read more

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Chad was awesome. I brought him quite the challenge with double solid black bands with some symbols and he did great. It was my first tattoo and he was great about letting me know what to expect as far as pain and process. He was quick and precise and willing to try different methods of setup to make sure the lines came out clean. He also listened to my input for sizing and placement and was very patient with what I wanted. I am overall so happy with the result! read more

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Got a gorgeous sternum/stomach tattoo from Chelsea! The shop environment was incredible and supportive, very friendly! Definitely a studio and Artist I want to return to! 10/10 would recommend to go check this place out! read more

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Chelsea did a phenomenal job on this tattoo. it's from her flash and i absolutely was stoked to get this lucky rabbit foot. the vibe at this shop felt so safe, comfortable and so fun! all the artists have a such a great relationship and communication i felt very taken care of! definitely recommend and chelsea is such a great collaborator and you leave the shop absolutely in love with your new piece. read more

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Terrible customer service doesn't deserve a good review. When inquiring for information, it's poor form to speak in a condescending manner, attempting to embarrass me so other customers can hear. Learn basic manners and customer service etiquette 101 to the Caucasian female who abruptly spoke to us on Thursday afternoon. We attempted to be kind throughout the conversation yet we kept receiving disrespect. read more

Unfortunately they weren't able to provide the service I came in for at the time (septum piercing) but they were all super kind and pointed me in the direction of a place that could and spoke highly of the other studio (Barbella). We will likely be returning for some ink work and potentially other piercings, but the entire staff was welcoming, didn't feel like I was a nuisance walking in for something and will definitely be back! If you're looking for service with a smile definitely stop in here, even if they can't help you out they can guide you! read more

Love this shop. Followed my girl Megan over from another shop. Shop is super clean, filled with amazing artists and piercers. Megan has tattooed me over 5 times and I will definitely keep going back to her read more

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The shop is nice. Better value IMO than Gold rush further down the plaza. I got friday the 13th tattoos and there was a big selection so I was glad I went after work!! read more

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A friend surprised me with an ear piercing appointment here for my birthday. I've never had any piercings before so I was slightly nervous going into it. Jenna was my piercer and her expertise quickly put my fears to rest. She reassured me throughout the entire process and made it way less stressful. I was in and out in roughly 30 minutes! I'll definitely have to come back for my next piercing. read more

Such a fantastic experience especially from Nick ( oh gosh hope that's his name)Great people and soo kind. Mandy ( blessed by God tattoo is beautiful and means so much joy read more

Chad was our tattoo artist and couldn't be happier with this guy. He is very personable and is so experienced. Thank you Chad for your artistic talent. read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. My husband and I recently just lost our 3 year old daughter in a terrible accident. We went to Chad at newport tattoo for a memorial tat of our daughter. This is the "quality" work he does. After asking for a refund because clearly , he fucked up and there's no way to deny it. He demands 500 dollars from us and I said imagine this was your daughter (who is only 2 months older than our daughter was), and someone did this. He replied with a laugh "I know, imagine...imagine " laughing at us saying we know nothing about tattoos when I am covered in them and used to model Ink. And proceeded to laugh at us out of the shop while I am in tears. My husband sought the advice of 4 other artists who all agreed and referred to it resembling "dog shit". He has no respect and isn't qualified to do portraits. I will be reaching out to the shop owner Kareem. But this is what 1000 dollars gets you people. And permanently scarring and traumatizing a greiving family. Do not go here!!!! read more

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So now that it has healed fully its even worse then i thought. I think the artists name was chad. He talked the big talk on how the last guy who did part of my sleeve and how he would do way better. It was $250 for this little piece. And its terrible. read more

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Absolutely amazing customer service, accuracy and very clean! Haven't gotten a new piercing in over 10yrs and recently felt the urge to get a new one to balance out my ear piercing design. Jenna was the exact person I needed to help. She talked through options with me, showed my potential jewelry options that went with the cartilage piercing we selected, and handled every step with care. She walks you through the process, is super clean, handles everything with care, has you focus on your breathing and the actual piercing was pain free. I'm absolutely obsessed with the placement! She did an amazing job and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Jenna! read more

Newport Tattoo - New cartilage dainty little piercing to finish ear design - Tattoo Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Do not go here my 18 year old Daughter and her friend were treated horribly. She got her second tattoo here. It was a simple Love tattoo on her finger. They told them to come back for a touch up if any of the letters faded. The girls returned for their guaranteed touch up and were given attitude by the receptionist and the artist. They forced her to pay for the touch up. I would recommend that you stay far away from this place. read more

So, this is the only tattoo shop I've ever gone into or worked with so I don't have a lot to compare it to.. But I had a great experience here at Newport Tattoo. I dropped by for a walk in on a Sunday afternoon and the shop was pretty slow so we were in and out within maybe 30 minutes (most of this time was me having them reposition or redraw the design due to my indecisiveness). I just got a small cross tattoo on my wrist, so nothing too intricate or anything. Jake is the one who did my tattoo and I love the way it looks! It was my first tattoo and I really appreciated how he took the time to explain everything to me and let me watch him set up and whatnot. He had a very calming presence and I didn't feel nervous at all once I was in the chair. Also, he was super patient with me having him redraw/resize/reposition until I felt like it was all right. I can't say a lot for pricing as it was such a simple tattoo that they charged me the minimum of $80. I don't really know how this compares, so not too much to say about that. I would definitely go back in the future & would recommend them if you're looking for someone to do your next tattoo. read more

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Went as a walk in one day but Jess didn't want to half a*s my idea so she drew me up one and scheduled me right away! I went for my sternum piece first and came back for three more in just a few months time. Really friendly people and super chill! Not to mention great artists :) Definitely will be booking more soon read more

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Highly recommend this tattoo parlor. My daughter turned 18 and wanted her first tattoo. Ruben was awesome! He was so sweet and made her laugh. Thank you Newport Tattoo for a fantastic experience read more

Megan is amazing! She did a cute little color mushroom house for me on Friday the 13th. Loved it and her color work so much I went back and got more work done. She is friendly, easy to talk to and does amazing work. Other tattoo artists in the shop also made me feel welcome. Check out Megan's work on Instagram @tattoosbymegs . read more

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I went in for an appointment at 5pm for a tattoo from Judy and ended up sitting for two hours because her client before me wanted to add on more tattoos. Instead of telling the client to come back later or calling me to let me know she'd be late starting on me, she had me waiting. Finally 7 comes around and she begins outlining my design and starting my tattoo. The entire time it seemed like she rushed through it. I didn't want white originally in my tattoo but she showed me how it'd look with it and it looked nice, so I caved. Finally she finishes the tattoo and for a 3-4 inch tattoo that should've costed $250 at most ended up being $300. I gave her a tip for her time, but looking back, I had already given her a $50 deposit. Now, the white in the tattoo looks grey and black and some spots are shaded more than others. I paid almost $400 for this tattoo. For that price I could've gotten more done. Judy overcharges and does not follow by appointments. I regret coming to her for my tattoo and advise you to choose a different artist if you decide to go to Newport Tattoo. read more

I came in for a walk in tattoo and I am very happy with my decision on this shop. My tattoo artist was John and he did an amazing job. At first I was nervous because I've never gotten a tattoo before and he did an amazing job couldn't have asked for a more skilled and cool artist. I will definitely go back and get another tattoo from him. 10/10 read more

Jess hooked my Friday 13 tattoo up.. her version turned out way better than the one they had displayed. I think that's her name, she has glasses and draws cute little demon fruits :D read more

Got some work done here by Mr. Samurai & he did a amazing job! Very professional and clean friendly environment. Very affordable and just great spot... read more

Newport Tattoo - Great job samurai - Tattoo Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Chad was awesome... I'm in love with my tattoo as it was a memorial to my mother as she passed a week ago. He did excellent and artistic work on my arm and kept me entertained with interesting conversations. He also did a matching tattoo on my sister which also is perfectly beautiful. I recommend Newport Tattoo and be sure to ask for chad. You won't regret it! read more

Still getting ear piercings with a gun?! Needle piercings are so much better! Go see my girl, Jes Hurteau, at the Costa Mesa location of Newport Tattoo! She makes cartridge piercings so quick and easy. I've gone to her for all of my piercings and have been thrilled each time! read more

WOW!! I could not be more impressed with my experience here. I really have to give the biggest shout out to my artist Brian!! If you are coming here I strongly suggest you choose him. He is so talented it's ridiculous. He really takes the time to make sure that every detail is perfect and that everything is symmetrical and balanced. He perfectly encapsulated everything I could have wanted out of these tattoos and I genuinely could not be happier with the way that they turned out. Im completely obsessed and I'm definitely going to be coming back! Thank you Brian!! read more

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Jess was awesome and made us feel comfortable right away. I love the tattoo of my late father's signature. She did a exactly what I asked and couldn't be happier! read more

This is the spot! I've been to both the Newport and Costa Mesa locations and all artist are great. I've gotten one side piece/cover up by Kareem and started another side piece by Hajnalka. No complaints here....I am completely satisfied and happy with their work. All staff are friendly, funny and welcoming. I don't think I'd go to any other shop. Keep up the great job everyone. read more

Newport Tattoo - One of five - Tattoo Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Got pierced by Nadine yesterday. Loved her personality!! I came in not completely sure of what I wanted or if I was even going to get a piercing but as soon as I talked to her I was convinced. I got a small helix in my left ear. Process was fast and relatively painless. I love how quickly she did the piercing because I hate needles. read more

I had my piece done by Jess and she was amazing! The artwork was amazing better than I ever could of imagined. She worked fast and was alone the whole time managing the entire shop and my session like a pro!! She was so personable and professional I'm so so happy! read more

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As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by the most welcoming set of guys. They are friendly, hospitable and make you feel very comfortable. The shop is clean and you can tell that they are very good with the upkeep of the cleanliness. Tattoo pricing varies according to the size of the piece or the amount of time it takes to finish it. It's 150$ and hour or the artist will just charge you by the piece itself. Bruce Chung has done 3/5 of my tattoos and I can say that I never leave the shop unsatisfied. He is detail oriented and will not let you walk out with anything less than spectacular work. He has a great sense of humor and is a lot of fun to talk to as well. My over all experience at this tattoo shop is just wonderful. I never thought I could feel so at home at a tattoo parlor. I recommended Newport Tattoo to anyone that is interested in getting a tattoo. You guys will not be disappointed! read more

Newport Tattoo - Pearl_diver done by Bruce Chung - Tattoo Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Honestly I absolutely love this place my two top favorite artists are Jessica and chad!! The others not so much....The others lacked respect and cared about there own time and not there customers. However!!! I got an amazing touch up on a tattoo I already had that needed work done on it and Jessica was up for the challenge she took her time was super respectful made sure I was comfortable and that I was okay with everything she was doing. She honestly takes professionalism to the max and I felt welcomed and secure about what was being permanently tattooed on me. Honestly 10/10 with Jessica! and her line work is amazing! Definitely going back soon! read more

Awesome shop! I was looking for something intricate like a flower bouquet on my forearm. Brian and the rest of the staff listened to what I was saying and we came up with something absolutely beautiful and in my price range. I had originally gone to gold Rush tattoo and they we're very old school and wanted to use thick lines and old looking flower shapes and just didn't really seem interested in what I was saying. so I left and went to Newport tattoo to see Brian and I am so glad I did!!!! Super happy! read more

Newport Tattoo - SO happy with my experience at NEWPORT TATTOO in Costa Mesa!! Perfect place for detailed, intricate ink. Very Reasonable! it! ThxJake!! - Tattoo Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The BEST experience I have every had. Mikey is insanely talented and made my session extremely comfortable! He put on my favorite show was super professional and extremely nice the entire time. His work is absolutely amazing I would HIGHLY recommend. I can't wait for my next session. read more

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Very professional and kind employees. I've been going to this shop for a while now, and love the experience each time! Jess is my usual artist, she is talented and great at piercing too :) read more

Ryan Rosanelli did an amazing job on my tattoo!! I'm definitely going to him for my next one! So nice and calm throughout my whole experience! Clean work and lines, amazing with color and black and white!check out his work! IG: @ryanrosanelli 10/10 would recommend him for your next tattoo! read more

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Christian has done 3 sick tattoos for me so far! Love all the staff and the shop! Everyone does great work.

I absolutely love this place and want to give a shout out to my favorite artist, Brian. He has done 4 tattoos for me and I would never go to anyone else. He is amazing at what he does and makes the experience awesome with his kindness and humor. He has become a great friend in the time we've spent together. The tattoos he's done for me are extremely meaningful for me and meticulously well done. I am so grateful. He never cuts corners and gives each project the care and attention it deserves. Thanks, Brian!!! The picture I've attached here was taken immediately after completion. I am so impressed and happy with the result! read more

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