I highly recommend Shanghai Tattoo. If you want thoughtful artists, beautiful work, and people who…read moregenuinely care about the experience, this is the place. I've had work done by both Ting and Lao Wang. I've gotten two tattoos at Shanghai Tattoo in Folsom over the years, and both experiences have been excellent. They are incredibly easy to work with and genuinely kind people from start to finish. When looking for a tattoo shop, quality and care matter. And they deliver both.

Everyone there was so helpful and friendly!! Special shout out to Joshua for being so responsive…read moreand attentive! Highly recommend!

Was the best atmosphere very welcoming. The artist had great vibes and will be back and look…read moreforward to getting another tattoo

Sophie is wonderful and did a great job on my back tattoo! She made me feel so comfortable,…read morerelaxed, and her communication was amazing during the painful parts to help me get through! Sophie has a client for life with me, can't wait to get more work done! She is professional, friendly, and really makes you feel at home. Folsom City Ink is a cool tattoo shop, very clean, good music, and great vibes!

First off, this has to be the cleanest shop I've ever been in. Every inch of that place was…read morehygienic. From the moment we walked in, staff were super friendly and eager to help out. I also noticed them taking special care to consult with and guide folks who were new to tattoos without coming across as condescending, which was really awesome. A huge shout out to Travis. He was super friendly and communicative and really collaborated with me to nail down a design I loved. He executed the tattoo to perfection as well and added a bunch of details that made my memorial tattoo really sing. He even took the time after I left to message me with some aftercare tips. I can't recommend Travis enough.

Me and my friend came to get her first set of piercing today and the customer service was truly…read moreexceptional. Even tho there were customers behind us, we were never rushed to make a quick decision. We really took our time deciding but the lady (the owner) helping us made us feel like a priority the whole time. Super sweet and helpful. And she's the one who did the piercings for us, 10/10! Def want to come back for more piercings. it's a bit pricey but once we got the service we were like, this is 100-6 worth it.

PIERCINGS: I had the flats of my ears pierced by Anthony. Anthony was professional, communicative,…read moreand quick. He also has a upbeat positive energy that was a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of other tattoo and piercing shops ive been too. Anthony was very precise in making sure my piercings were even on both sides of my ears. I love love love the way it turned out! I will definitely be back for more piercings! TATTOO: I flew in from Austin, TX for Tonya to do my tat. Tonya is THE BEST at fine line realism black and grey tattoos. She is a true artist and cares about every detail in the design and how its positioned onto the body part which was my arm. I came in with an idea and Tonya took it to the next level, ensuring it positioned perfectly on my tiny arm. She also had an awesome bed side manner in making me feel important, cared for, not hungry, and that my time was highly valued. I also loved the vibe from other artists at Rose Gold. Rose Gold is a very collaborative, positive, and welcoming environment. I'll definitely be back for more tat work!!! XO

Tim reasons is an amazing artist. He made time for me as I was just passing through and he did an…read moreamazing job I could not be happier with this shop! It is very clean and professional and the vibe is chill. Awesome place!! I look forward to many more sessions.

his shop is amazing. The staff are truly next level--kind, helpful, talented, and always willing to…read morego the extra mile for their clients. The building itself has a really cool history, and the inside of the shop looks incredible. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride not only in the space, but in the team they've built. Eli Rushing was my artist, and he took me as a walk-in. I came in wanting to get my newborn son's footprints tattooed on each side of my Tree of Life. We bounced around a few ideas and landed on a design I was really excited about. Eli absolutely nailed it. We had great conversation throughout the session, and once it was done, I was genuinely blown away by the finished piece. On a whim, I also asked if he'd be willing to touch up some faded Hawaiian islands I have on my other arm, and he didn't hesitate. He was happy to do it, which I really appreciated. The pricing was very fair, and I tipped well because I felt he absolutely deserved it. That was fully my choice, just based on the quality of the work and the overall experience. Everyone coming through the shop was friendly, talkative, and welcoming. Even the shop hand stood out--she was constantly making sure the artists had what they needed and was great with customers. You can see why this place has won so many awards. The shop and the artists absolutely live up to that reputation. Thankfully I live less than a mile away, because I'll definitely be coming back for future work. Thanks Eli and thanks Honeymoon Tattoo for such a great experience!

first, I'm going to say Ross who works at this facility is an awesome tattoo artist. I took my…read moredaughter to see him and he gave her her first tattoo. I also have a friend who has received a few tattoos from him. He was fair, culturally appropriate, and made the experience enjoyable for all involved. I arrived to my session 15 minutes late (different artist) However, the tattoo artist did not pull me back until 45 minutes after my initial arrival time. The sketch he showed me the day before ended up being the final draft, when he put the stencil on me and of course I did not like it, I vocalized it, as I sat in the chair, thinking we'd have a conversation about changes... he began to reprimanded me like I was a child!!! I have six tattoos, I have never been more offended, walking into a place to work with a person. It's like he was trying to get a rise out of me (not who I am, sir) When I tried to approach it maturely (asking open-ended questionsand for clarity), he continued to make it inappropriate and uncomfortable (in front of others and attempting to adding colleagues to the discussion) using the excuse of "this is permanent, then I have a family to feed, and last you seem unsure" as his way out of doing the tattoo as opposed to just telling me he didn't wanna work with me. I felt embarrassed, vulnerable, rejected, and dismissed by this man... I have never cried at a tattoo parlor previously, and I will never be back to this one. He said that he was trying not to make my experience worse!!!!! While making it the worst experience I have ever had... he was culturally inappropriate, passive aggressive, and he was clearly offended by my dislike of the sketching he was using as a final draft to put on my arm. Even when I showed him another version of something that I wanted, he made a big deal out of it and then started talking about time. What an inconsiderate human... I even tried to leave him the deposit I put down for my tattoo because of his need to feed his family. Fortunately, they gave it back to me. This is my truth it is valid ... the end... how many black people do you see in the photos (many???) and when you are the owner asking people to be on your side of course they will they work with you dude. Be real

Awesome place. Great work. My friend and I got some…read moretattoos last night and it was great. Good artist,I believe it was Dusti, but he is light handed and it was a pleasure. I recommend this place and I WILL be back to finish my sleeve. There are a few other places on the street and Black Rose is hidden in the back of the strip mall. I think if they were on the street like Hawaii or Monroe it would be better but the are definitely a hidden gem. Nothing against either of those places but Black Rose is one of the Best shops I have been to.

I have gotten several tattoos at Black Rose, all custom drawn and tatted by the owner, Mike. He…read morelistens to my visions and ideas and delivers every time. His color is exceptional! I am constantly complimented on my art. The shop is clean and comfortable, and I have always been treated professionally. My girls have also had their ears pierced here and had a great experience

I can't say enough good things about Stephanie! She's incredibly talented, kind, and patient --…read moretruly one of a kind. I've had several tattoos done by her, and even though I've tried other artists in the past, I always find myself coming back to her. She's the only person I fully trust. Stephanie takes the time to explain every step of the process, making sure you feel comfortable and cared for throughout. She's so accommodating and genuinely sweet, which makes the whole experience even better. Her work speaks for itself -- clean, detailed, and beautiful every time. I drive up from the Bay Area for every appointment, and I'd do it again and again. Stephanie is absolutely worth the trip. If you're looking for someone who's not only talented but also creates a welcoming and safe environment, Stephanie is your person. PS: the shop is extremely clean, has easy parking, and a killer playlist!

I connected with Stephanie and she was very communicative! We set up an appointment and she…read morelistened to my ideas, thoughts and opinions. She was very attentive during our appointment and had great suggestions on my tattoo request. The entire process took less than an hour and I absolutely love what I got! Kinetic Ink has lot of parking space and the studio was extremely clean! I definitely recommend going to Kinetic Ink and connecting with Stephanie! Thank you again.

My best friend and I decided way back in July that we wanted to get matching tattoos for our…read more30-year friendiversary. But of course, life got busy and we never set a date. Fast forward to Christmas Eve, I text her and said, "Let's go the day after Christmas. No excuses." I searched for a tattoo shop with good reviews and found Lucky Buddha Tattoo. Since it was Christmas Eve night, I couldn't get ahold of anyone (understandably), so we decided to just try our luck the next day. The shop is located off San Juan and Madison, which can be a busy area, but there's parking right out front... huge win. When we walked in, we were greeted by their apprentice, Sophia, who was incredibly sweet and welcoming. We explained what we wanted and hoped we could get it done that day. Our original idea was to place the tattoo on the palm area, but Sophia was very transparent about how ink usually doesn't hold well there. She suggested an alternative placement that still worked perfectly with our vision. After discussing the price, we decided to go for it. Luckily, she had availability right then and there. She was so patient, making every tweak and edit we asked for without hesitation or attitude Absolute gem. While she was designing, we hung out up front and got some unexpected puppy therapy! their sweet pit bull wandered over and decided my friend was her chosen human. She jumped right into her lap and chilled, which was especially adorable since my friend is normally scared of big dogs. Instant icebreaker. The entire vibe of the shop was warm, friendly, and chill. The owner even came out and chatted with us for a bit, which just added to the good energy. Once we finalized the design, Sophia got to work. She had a gentle hand, and each tattoo only took about 20 minutes. We walked out beyond happy. the tattoos came out perfect, and the experience was even better. Thank you Sophia, for your awesome work! I'll definitely be coming back for my next one.

I absolutely adore my tattoo from my artist (Ashley). She did such a wonderful job and I recommend…read moreif you ever need a tattoo to go try out Lucky BuddhaTattoo the facility is very clean very welcoming. Everyone is friendly and makes you feel at home. Great prices.

I set up with the artist Jacob. I had been following his work for a while now and his work is…read moreincredible. He gave me a quote for the project and the time it would take to complete the project. He is very personal and very focused. When he is working he can get so into the creation he may go quiet for a bit but don't take that as he is not listening or doesn't care he is just in the moment concentrating on the work and it shows when project is finished. He was able to recreate the design I had made perfectly. The colors used were almost perfect. The place was very chill and I lost track of time watching him work. Great job Jacob. I look forward to our next project.

10 stars for Jacob!! I love my cover up peonies tattoo! Jacob is professional and is a wonderful…read moreartist. His artwork is beautiful. The lines are clean and the shading is on point. The way he tattoo doesn't hurt . I've gone to heavy handed artists before and the trauma keeps me away for years. Because Jacob made it so comfortable and my experience w him was sooo great I plan on getting another tattoo w him soon. Thank you Jacob! You are awesome!!! I attached a photo of my cover up... it's such a good cover up... can't see the old tattoo.