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Opal Tattoo Studio

4.7 (39 reviews)
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Maddy M.

Couldn't have had a better experience here with Zara. Before my appointment she had me sent over some reference photos and when I arrived she had two options for me to look at before we got started. I got a tattoo of three poppies that were black ink and thing lines. It took me longer to fill out the paperwork and go to the bathroom than it did to actually get the tattoo. Zara is a master of beautiful line work and enjoys doing tattoos with meaning. Overall the vibe here is very genuine and inclusive to all. There's a lot of badass girl power here too! The studio itself is so eclectic and fun. There are pieces of artwork of all mediums on the walls It's so colorful and feels like a special space the moment you walk into it. I had to park on the street, but there are meters all down the block. You have to make an appointment to get tattooed, and sometimes there can be a bit of a wait (a couple months even). However they do flash events and pop ups a lot so if you keep an eye on their instagram page, you'll see if they have anything like that coming up!

Lily S.

I love opal tattoo!!! I have had the bulk of my tattoos done by zara and she is amazing. i've gone to other artists and it wasn't as inviting and comforting as it is at opal. zara is a light and will listen to your needs and will execute it just how you want it. I get so many compliments on my tattoos and i always recommend them to opal tattoo! I always walk out of my appointment happy as can be. She is also very quick with my tattoos especially when it gets more painful parts. Zara will not disappoint, her detailing is amazing and the fine line is perfect, and I have had no problems with fading so far! opal tattoo is the best tattoo business in LA!

Heart shaped bear trap
Jasmine A.

I am absolutely OBSESSED with our tattoos!! Me and my gf set up an appointment with Erin and she did such an awesome job I couldn't have pictured it coming out like this !!! I am also in LOVE with my baguette tattoo that Zara did for me!!! I would recommend this place to everyone !

Zara's artwork
Sivan H.

Opal Tattoo is the ONLY tattoo shop in LA that I will go to! Zara has done 99% of the work on my body and I'm constantly getting compliments on the design and execution of her work. This shop is woman owned, gender inclusive, and has great vibes. Highly highly highly recommend.

My beautiful lily tattoo that I get compliments all the time on
Danielle H.

Opal Tattoo is the best! I've been getting tattoos by Zara since 2022 and she is amazing! She is so sweet and does the best fine line work. All of her tattoos have healed so well and the whole experience has always been great. The shop is so welcoming and clean. She loves to support local artists which is so cool. I will never go to any other tattoo shop again. Highly recommend Zara and Opal Tattoo!

I will never get a tattoo from anyone else. Zara's work is amazing and her shop is so welcoming. They do everything to make you comfortable, and as a woman I love this is a woman-run shop. I've gotten so many tattoos from her and will keep coming back!

Guitar with some birds and roses

Today I got my tattoo from Zara. I wanted an acoustic guitar with roses and some birds. She created a design for me a few weeks back. She showed me the design when I arrived and I asked her to move the birds and she did. She began tattooing me and I was in and out of her shop within one hour. Yes. She tattooed my whole forearm in less than an hour. Some people might think that would be considered rushing but she didn't. I felt that she took her time and was very methodical with her approach. The shop was clean. Staff was nice. Vibes were great. We talked about music and honestly she's a very personable person and made me feel welcome. I am definitely coming back here to get the rest of my arm tatted one of these days. And imo the cost of the tattoo was very good. Thanks again Zara!

Opal Tattoo art wall in waiting area
Bailey F.

I have gotten tattood by Erin here a few times now and I always have a great experience. She's tattood birds on my back and did a flower cover-up over a small bruised tattoo on my arm. I moved out of state last year, but came back to Erin to start extending my arm tattoo. She is the only one I trust to tattoo me! Her work is incredible and the conversation is always so easy - like talking to my best friend! And whenever the other artists are around too, they're also very friendly and fun to chat with. I also love the shop for it's overall aesthetic. I have had some bad experiences at other tattoo shops that are grungey and the artists are rude to women who want dainty tattoos (and often, they can't even do a dainty tattoo...). BUT OPAL TATTOO is very clean, beautiful, friendly, and makes everyone from every background feel comfortable. They also sell art from local artists! Getting a GOOD tattoo can be expensive. But the price point hurts a bit less in a place like this. So worth it. ily erin

Best tattoo shop I've been to!! Super cute, clean shop. I've had the pleasure of being tattooed by Zara who is a very talented artist. I have had 2 tattoos done by Zara and they were exactly what I wanted. The first tattoo I had done healed perfectly and it still looks great after 3 years (día de Los muertos girl). I was tattooed again by Zara yesterday and she did not fall short. This new tattoo came out AMAZING. She took her time and is very detailed oriented. The photos speak for themselves. Would HIGHLY recommend to be tattooed here.

Alex D.

I came to see Zara for a flash event- such a great introduction to a local LA artist! The studio is so inviting and Zara's work is amazing! I'll definitely be coming back again :)

Original flash drawing, flash executed well, and Carrie's piece from Lex.
Becca S.

My wife, Carrie, and I attended Opal's anniversary flash weekend on the 1st day. When we arrived, we showed the staff member the designs we picked and she told us any artist could do any design so we opted to take 1st available. After waiting, we realized that it was not actually a "first available" system but each person was allocated to a specific artist. I asked the staff if we could request Erin since we'd have to wait regardless and she had originally drawn our designs. I was told that Erin's list was full for the day but was reassured multiple times that Lex was completely capable of doing the designs we picked out. With that reassurance, we moved ahead with Lex. When mine were completed, they were wrapped in plastic. When Carrie came off the table, we were stunned at how different it looked from the original, how uneven the line work was, and Lex's complete lack of understanding of shading. We left the shop as quickly as possible. When I unwrapped mine, the lines skipped as if she moved too quickly and many were shaky and different widths at random points. I don't know if this is typical for Lex or if something was going on that day, but it is unacceptable. I messaged the shop to let them know how disappointed I was and that I felt taken advantage of when I was repeatedly told any artist could do any design. Before sending photos of our tattoos, the owner, Zara, asked if ours was "the eye tattoo," leading me to believe that we were not the only ones. Zara offered two options to rectify -- rework the tattoos or give a full refund. We opted to have her rework them once healed. I reiterated that I hoped they would reconsider the process for the 2nd day and was shut down and told that we were the only ones who complained. Eventually, we were able to get on Zara's schedule and planned a consultation call. My text conversation with Zara was curt but I was still hoping we could turn it around. Zara was more helpful during the call, seeming to understand that we would need the lines fixed and add shading. She talked about some of the options and asked questions like if we'd be open to adding white ink. We left the call feeling a little more hopeful about the rework. Rework appt: Zara again acted as if she were doing us a favor and like she didn't understand what we would need fixed. I again explained that I wanted the lines redone to clean them up and to make the outlines bolder to get the contrast from the original design. I tried to show a photo example and was cut off and told "the original doesn't matter because what's done is done." After 3 passes over the outline, asking to go bolder each time, I accepted it as good enough. Carrie got similar treatment and ended up with a tattoo that technically looks better but is still wobbly and VERY different from the original design. It is not a design she would have chosen outright. None of the ideas that she offered during the consultation such as adding white, etc. were offered at the appt. This is not to say that these are bad artists, but the management of this flash day and following situation was disappointing. There doesn't seem to be accountability across artists at the shop, and the owner did not take any responsibility for the situation. A simple apology could have gone a long way. We each have 12+ tattoos and know what to expect. These were not complex tattoos and there is no excuse for the work that was done. Be wary of the info being given out at the shop (particularly on busier days), and make sure you research and choose a specific artist. ETA: We were not informed of Lex's departure, and that does not change the fact that she did these tattoos while working there. While I do appreciate that Zara reworked them at no cost, I do not feel that equates to an apology or taking responsibility. We communicated our needs clearly on multiple occasions, and perhaps this was the best that could be done given original work. We ended up with tattoos that are not what we picked out or consented to. I feel the pictures here speak for themselves in that regard.

Flower bouquet tattoo

Zara is AMAZING!!!! 2 of my friends and I wanted to get matching tattoos and one friend suggested to contact Opal Tattoo Studio. From the first interaction Zara was great she communicated well provided us all the information we needed got us an appointment that worked for all of us. She even did several modifications to the tattoo. Then when my 8 year old decided that she wanted to get her ears pierced Zara was even able to get her in on the same day!!!! Honestly it was such a cool experience and Zara tattoos with such detail and precision and she is quick which was a nice change!!!! Thank you so much Zara we love our tattoos and my daughter and I love the piercings!

Don't go anywhere else! I've been going to Zara for atleast 7 years now. All my tattoos are by her except for two. She's worked so hard and now has her own studio aside from it being so cute, it's super clean and welcoming. Be patient! It's worth the wait

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Zara does incredible, high quality work and is soooo nice and is very accommodating as well. Would highly recommend!

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Me and my gf set up an appointment with Erin and she did such an awesome job I couldn't have pictured it coming out like this !!!

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