Appointment process was professional and easily booked online. Location is easy to find on Lincoln…read more Easy to park in the residential neighborhoods close by and walk over. Awesome vibe inside with circular lights above the stations and windows letting in natural light. I had Niki, she was very friendly (I really enjoyed our conversation about the local Latin dance scene) and light handed and helped me get the dragon tattoo inked on permanently. I didn't think it hurt at all and the healing was quick & dry. No blood or plasma pooling under the tape. I feel complete.

Great business, great company and Bree the owner is highly intelligent with great conversation. If…read moreyou are looking to get a tattoo or tattoo removal this is the place. I recently had 1 session of tattoo removal with great success. Thanks Bree

After researching different places that come recommended for children's ear piercings I decided on…read moreThe Apollo for my kid sister's first ear piercing. We arrived as walk-in and met Blue who was very easy to talk to and very friendly. He spoke to us adults about the cost and process, and spoke directly to my 8 year old sister to answer any questions she had and help ease her anxieties. Blue is very good with kids. Both Blue and Bunny talked my sister through the whole process as they were preparing. She was given the option to do one at a time or both at the same time (extra cost) and she chose both. Blue and Bunny communicated well with each other to make sure they were piercing at the same time, which was reassuring to witness. When my sister got nervous, Blue stopped and spoke with her very calmly, reassuring her about the pain. He was so sweet and patient with her. Afterwards they told my sister and us adults the process for cleaning the piercings and told us to come back in 6 weeks to shorten the post (they initially put a large post to have room for swelling). And then they gave my sister a certificate of bravery which is a lovely touch. Overall I would definitely recommend this place. It's clean, kid friendly, adult friendly, with a nice selection of jewelry, and very patient staff for a nervous 8 year

I can't say enough good things about Apollo tattoo. It was my first tattoo, and I was very…read morenervous. But as soon as I walked in, it looked clean and very professional. When I explained why I was getting a tattoo I got emotional and they were very sweet and understanding. They explained every step of the process and produced a beautiful tattoo. It healed perfectly. I get lots of compliments everywhere I go. If I ever get another one, I'll be back.

I tried to go to this place several years ago and reviewed them on Google…read more I'm also placing my review here because I saw that the owner responded to me and said that he was there the day that I came. The problem is, I wrote my review several months after my visit and the woman who answered the door told me that she was the only one in the shop. This place has bad business practices, poor customer service, and the owner gives untruthful excuses. My original review: I meant to write this review sooner because I was very disappointed. I went here because I lost my nose ring. I did not realize you needed an appointment beforehand just to purchase jewelry. When the woman came to the door I was informed of the requirement and told she couldn't help me because she was with another customer. At no time did she offer to make an appointment for me or say that I could call to make an appointment later. I don't know if I'm being too sensitive, but I actually feel like it was racial that I wasn't offered any options. I absolutely will not ever in my life come to this establishment for anything. I felt it was very unprofessional and rude or she doesn't know customer service and the skill of attaining new customers.

Aesthetic Ambition is the best!! All around an incredible shop! Every piercer and staff member is…read moreknowledgeable, thoughtful, and professional. Cleanliness is a top priority and is taken very seriously (as it should be, but wow they are great). The whole shop is clean, so cute, and welcoming. So many details have been so well thought out. The aftercare instructions delivered on a custom made card, the beautiful selection of high quality jewelry, there aren't enough good things I can say about this place. Alejandra and Niche (maybe Eli too? Not sure, I had very specific needs and did a lot of calling) helped make sure I got the appointment properly scheduled and helped communicate an extreme needle phobia to the piercers Amber and (shop owner) Tidus who did a tandem piercing to get it over with quickly. I highly recommend this spot in general and for kids or adults with needle sensitivity/phobia. Huge thank you to my favorite piercing shop in LA/Santa Monica!!

Been tatted by Joey 2 times, and I would come back again! This studio is very welcoming, clean, and…read moresuper friendly! Joey is extreme great at what he does and beyond talented!

I just wanted to come on here and say, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE KYLE! She is such a vibe, so nice and…read moreunderstanding because I hit a lil traffic, not only is she kind, she is AN AMAZING ARTIST! Worked with me through placement and was just so sweet and chill. This is my second piece from her and she is SO GENTLE! I love my pieces 100/10 go 2 her for European style art.

Love this shop! Everything is clean and well maintained. The shop has parking which is not easy to…read morecome by in LA sometimes. I've been here 3 times and everyone working has been welcoming but didn't linger. The music is fun which makes the experience enjoyable. As a plus there are lots of good restaurants around that you can check out before or after your tattoo appointment. I highly recommend this shop.

I got a vintage, ethereal single-needle rose tattoo from Jordan, and I love it. He did such a…read moreperfect job, the fine lines, the detail, the softness, it's exactly what I envisioned. Beyond being talented, Jordan made me feel comfortable throughout the entire tattoo process. I was cold, and he brought over a little heater to make sure I felt okay. He was attentive, kind, caring, and easy to trust. Truly a wonderful artist and human. Couldn't be happier with my tattoo. :)

I came in for a walk-in second lobe piercing. Alejandra was quick, friendly, and gave clear…read moreinstructions on aftercare! Was in and out in about 15-20 minutes, very safe and sterile environment!

Do not go here. Wish I could do ZERO stars. I got my tragus…read morepierced and the piercer admitted the placement was off while doing it, but said it would probably heal fine. It didn't -- it ended up ripping through my ear and was incredibly painful. Nothing snagged it -- it tore purely because it was done wrong. I sent them a photo of the rip and they told me the placement looked fine, even though their own piercer admitted at the time that it wasn't. They offered me a free piercing to make up for it, so I made an appointment... only to get a call the day of saying the piercer no longer works there. Wildly unprofessional. I'm now left with a HOLE in my ear. Go literally anywhere else. Not to mention, ridiculously overpriced.

Oh my gosh! Where to start. Wendy did an amazing job as my tattoo artist. She was very…read moreknowledgeable and she was very thorough and clean too! I'm glad she took the time to ask me what I wanted and she was very patient with me. And she also chats with you to ask how you're doing and if you need to stretch or take breaks. She was very thoughtful about the whole process. I'm thankful I got my tattoos done from her. I not only got one but 2 tattoos! I'm so happy with my results. I would definitely recommend her if you're thinking of getting your next tattoo! I got two very meaningful tattoos to me. I got a cote of arms crest and a cherry blossom tattoo with my family's name on it. Thank you Wendy!!! I appreciate you!!!! You the best!

I got my first tattoo with Yustyna! No pain and beautiful result. Came for the second one to her…read moreagain;)

I had sent out a mass request here on Yelp to multiple studios in L.A. and while a few reached out…read moreonly Black Hand Tattoo & Gallery remained in contact even after a gap in communication caused by myself. After a few weeks or so, Abi reached out and asked if I was still interested and I immediately jumped on the opportunity to let her tattoo me, which was an amazing decision on my part. I was impressed by how she remembered me and still wanted to do the tattoo we talked about in small detail. Abi and every member of the crew that I met had a stellar attitude and were beyond professional. While I was there I sprung two more small tattoos on Abi at short notice and she took them on with no problem and for a fair price! My friend and I enjoyed awesome conversation and traded interesting stories during the entire process. On a side note, you MUST hear some of the amazing stories they can share. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming with really good music playing the entire 5-6 hours I was there! Abi was one of the most gentle artists I have ever experienced with some times me not even being sure if she was tattooing or not. I have epilepsy which causes me to sometimes twitch, but that was no problem for her! I am so thrilled with the tattoos I received from her and I plan to visit all the way from Michigan again for even more tattoos! All of my art was very reasonably priced especially considering how beautifully it turned out! I can't recommend this place enough! Abi is my new favorite tattoo artist!

My friends wanted to get their first tattoos during our girls weekend and I figured what the heck…read moreI'll get a little micro tattoo (I have larger pieces already). Black Hand was great, really clean, really nice. Our artist Alex was running a little behind and he text us to let us know (extra points). He was really sweet and dealt with all 3 of us with professionalism and humor. Put second skin on all of us and so far the pieces have been healing great no issues. Would absolutely recommend

Had to update my previous review because Kat is that amazing. No joke, she has pierced my…read moredaughter's ears multiple times and her nose and my ears at least five times in various places. She's amazing. Super professional and if you are a parent of a minor be ready to show a birth certificate before they touch your child. (As a mom, I'm happy they do this!) Clean, quick and very professional. They're great.

Best experience, I'm an anxious gal and getting my rook pierced with alethea was so easy and made…read moreme so comfortable

Jonny is awesome, and his shop is beautiful. This place should have a waiting list!…read more He's done 2 tattoo's on me and touched another one up. He's super clean, patient, meticulous, and knowledgeable. Not to mention a highly skilled artist in my opinion. This place is a must visit if you're getting a tattoo. I believe the shop minimum is $100, which is well worth it. He will take care of you before, during, and after your visit.

Called this shop and was able to go same day. Jonny was kind, fast and attentive. He was literally…read morethe best artist I ran into in a longgggg time. His shop was clean and his vibe was so cool. I recommend anyone that's interested in tattoos to go to him. I could tell he loves what he does and passionate about it. I even had him free hand some artwork because I felt confident in his abilities while tattooing the original design I wanted. I couldn't thank this man enough. My fiancé is still raging about Jonny and our experience with him at his shop. He is a cool, down to earth guy and very talented.