Thania is amazing she is EXTREMELY TALENTED!! Friendly and a pleasure to get work done by! Will continue to keep coming back! The shop itself was clean & friendly as well . read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Realism angel hear no evil - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I brought my 13 year old to get her septum done by Shawn. She felt comfortable throughout the process and still feels minimal pain after. I highly recommend him for any piercing needs. read more

Asked for a special tattoo which would represent all my sports teams and my place of birth. I showed Aaron an idea of what I wanted and he fixed it up to be even better than I wanted. The shop is clean and not the typical "biker tattoo" shops seen in town where some may feel out of place. Will definitely be back for more tats! read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - My loves! - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Kaiyla Stoddard is a wonderful artist with a meticulous eye for detail and the creative flair. Kaiyla's down to earth personality will make you feel comfortable which is important since ALL tattoos require time. She is very cautious about safety and hygiene. if you want professional artwork done, definitely ask for Kaiyla. read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Rose Tattoo with geometric shape - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Aaron W does magnificent work. The shop was immaculate. The other artists were very welcoming (busy)...both the space and vibe exceeded my expectations... but back to Aaron though lol...I presented a mess of a tat that I have wanted to do "something" with for years. Aaron came through in spades... his expert artistry and mastery of color breathed new life into the original tat...I was floored and it was only my first session! Can't wait for the next. You can't go wrong in this shop! read more

I connected with tattoo artist Ryan after reading many positive reviews on YELP. Ryan was very professional and easy to work with. He took his time to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted and was patient explaining the aftercare routine. The tattoo studio was also super clean. I highly recommend Pretty in Ink Tattoo! read more

@kaiartistrycreations on Ig allowed me to come in as a walk in in order to get my first hand tattoo. I enjoyed the experience, having a pleasant talk with the owner of the establishment. They have a wonderful and professional vibe inside of the shop. I don't normally make yelp reviews, but the excellent experience warranted my praise and thanks. 10/10 experience will return for another read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I've been debating for the last year whether or not to get second lobe piercings. I had them pierced two years ago but they did not heal no matter what I did to take care of them. I stumbled on Madii's Instagram page one day and decided to just go for it. Madii has a great selection of jewelry to choose from and she takes walk-ins from 12-8. She was prompt in e-mailing me back and she was super sweet in person! She showed me the jewelry she had, explained the process and aftercare. Madii also sent me off with a brochure for aftercare and more info about the jewelry I have in. I highly recommend Madii for your piercing needs if you're in the area! The shop itself is clean and well kept. Everyone was very nice and acknowledged me immediately. I'll definitely be back for a tattoo or another piercing, whichever comes first :) read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I'll begin with noting, Aaron Wherry did beyond excellent work. Being from Bakersfield, I've had several pieces of work done in different local shops. After moving up to Sacramento, I've also had several pieces or work done up through California. That being said, Aaron is with out a doubt one of the most if not the most skilled artist I've had work on me. It was absolutely worth the drive from Sacramento. I look forward to future sessions. Bakersfield locals, consider yourselves lucky to have Aaron. The shop also has a very clean and welcoming atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend Aaron and the shop to anyone without reservations. read more

Aaron is a great person and extremely talented artist! He took us in on short notice and perfectly executed the tattoos we asked for. His shop is clean and welcoming. We will definitely return for more work. Thank you, Aaron! read more

Nothing but the best from Aaron, lots of experience and awesome art. The colors, lines and shading are outstanding. He's gotten me tons of compliments on my sleeve in progress. Check out his work @aplus9design on Insta. read more

My tattoo artist is candice. I did a great job i dont sit well not because of the pain but because i have bad anxiety. She was so nice and was patient with me. I have wanted to go back and get more work i just cant decide. I recommend her to everyone that tells me they want a tattoo read more

Best place to get a tattoo in Bakersfield. Kai is my tattoo artist and I can't say enough good things about her. She takes her time with you and she listens to you. I give her an idea of what I want and she creates something, better than what I imagined or showed her, she's very creative and good at what she does, I couldn't be happier with my tattoos. Thank you Kai!!!!! read more

My siblings and I got siblings tattoos from Juan, but literally all of the artists were nice and inclusive. The facility was EXTREMELY clean. Juan, took his time with each tattoo and made me feel like my tiny tattoo was important to him. The price for quality work is expensive, but here the prices are fair. I would feel comfortable getting any work done by any artist at this shop. Thank you so much! BY the way, the owner Nick seemed like a genuinely good person. I could not be more happier with how everything turned out! read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - All three finished and done! - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I absolutely love this shop. I have been going to this shop since 2017. My artist is Candi and I've been going to her since 2016. She's never let me down, she's very communicative, super friendly, super light handed, and very talented. Some tattoos I've given her picture ideas, some I've just given her a concept and she free hand drew it. I've never been disappointed in any tattoo she has given me. The shop is always very clean and has a nice vibe to it, very welcoming. I've gotten piercings done at this shop to and I've never been disappointed. I would absolutely recommend Pretty in Ink every time. read more

Great help and super friendly. Very knowledgeable and respectful! I will def be coming back! Thanks again!

Just got my first tattoo ever at Pretty in Ink and I'm ready to go back for more. Aaron was absolutely amazing and designed an amazing tattoo based off my basic thoughts. Everything there is so clean and taken care of. If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, this is the place to go and Aaron is the guy to see!! read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - My first tattoo, done by Aaron at Pretty in Ink!! - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I didn't know what to get but I knew I wanted something meaningful to me. Aaron helped me narrow it down and we got it! Aaron was so patient with me. I haven't had a tattoo done in almost 30 years. He was very professional and careful. Everything sterilized and organized. The pain was minimal and his touch, so gentle. He did an amazing job! And I'm so happy with my new tattoo!!! Thank you, Aaron!! I'll be back, very soon!!! read more

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Wanted my third tattoo to remember an animal that passed recently. Found this shop and decided to contact Nick. He squeezed me in to accommodate my schedule. I gave him my thoughts and we made an appointment for today to see the design, make any changes and actually get the tattoo. Nick was super sweet yet professional. His design was just perfect and it looks even better in ink. His shading skills are second to none. The shop was super clean and that's great since I am anal retentive on those types of things. All in all an ideal experience today. read more

My son decided last minute he wanted to get a tattoo and was looking for a shop. We checked Yelp and other web info to get some ideas. He called several places and ended up speaking to Juan at Pretty in Ink. Juan was very friendly and had a positive attitude so he made an appointment. Once we got there (I tagged along). The shop was very clean, we were greeted right away and taken care of. Juan was very good at figuring out exactly what was wanted and went right to work. Everyone wore their masks and it was very clean and sanitation was followed very closely. They used high quality instruments j this place! read more

Madii is AMAZING! Went in and got my daith piercing. This place is super clean. Smells so fresh. I hate walking into tattoo shops because they all smell like cigs and weed. This shop smelled like a state-licensed and approved daycare. She was Extreme through and took everything step by step. It didn't even hurt. She's quick, but skilled. I highly recommend her. She customized by piercing fit my lifestyle. I love it. Thanks Madii!! read more

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We had a Great experience at Pretty in Ink. My daughter got her belly button pierced, very clean and sanitary. She loves it. Aaron was very friendly and professional. The Master piercer was very informative about how to clean and care for the piercing. He was also very compassionate and made sure she was feeling well before she stood up and even once she stood up made sure she felt fine. The whole shop is very clean and everyone was friendly. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a professional and clean experience. read more

It was super clean and there was a very welcoming atmosphere! Got my first tattoo done with Juan and his work is phenomenal! I was instantly put at ease and I could not be happier with my piece. I highly recommend this shop! It's been about two weeks and my tattoo has healed up nicely and looks amazing. read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I went in to get a helix piercing done... Aaron Wherry did a great job. He explained to me the process and was attentive. The atmosphere in the shop was great and they were very clean. read more

I had an excellent experience at Pretty in Ink. It was my first time there and the shop was very clean and organized. My tattoo artist was Aaron and he did a beautiful job, like always. Clean with his work and station and made me comfortable. Overall, I was a very satisfied client and will definitely go back to Aaron and the shop! read more

This place deserves not even a one star. Went in today because I had called yesterday if they accepted piercing walk-ins they said yes their piercer leaves at 7pm (today). When I got there I got completely ignored, another person walked in and a female employee around 25 years old attended her quick. There was also another employee and he just walked right past me like some ghost. When they spoke to me I asked them about the piercings and the lady said if I had an appointment or just wanted to pass by and say "hello" what a joke. read more

Today I went to pretty in ink to get my fourth tattoo and Aaron was my tattoo artist. I told Aaron what I wanted and he exceeded my expectations with my Princess Leia tattoo. I left the shop with a sick new tattoo that I am totally in love with! read more

Couldn't be happier with the work that I got done from nick! Outstanding work! Love this place read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Aaron is an amazing tattoo artist and makes sure you're comfortable 100% of the process! I come here for my tattoos/piercings and bonus, Aaron has a light hand when tattooing so it doesn't hurt as bad, and its still pigmented and not patchy, he just doesn't dig in horribly (bonus for people nervous for their first tattoo). The only place I trust for my tattoos, they've all healed perfectly. And it's a very clean shop! Everything is sanitary. read more

My first time getting a tattoo and they all made me feel very comfortable. Juan did a great job and it was just what I wanted. Thanks again! read more

Pretty in Ink is such an awesome shop. I had an awesome experience with Aaron Wherry. He welcomed me, got me settled in with care. His set up was very organized and sanitary. He made sure I was comfortable and allowed me to adjust if I needed. Aaron layed down a kicka** tattoo and was exactly what I wanted. I'm super stoked on the quality art work he puts out. Whether it's your first tattoo or another tattoo to add to the collection; I highly recommend Aaron or anyone at this shop. read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Well, my guy Evan C. moved over here from another local shop and now when I am in town visiting from Seattle, I usually get more work done if I've got a few hours to spare. Evan is awesome and he always listens to input on what I'm wanting for my art. I always am happy to add to my tattoos. The location of the shop is great, it's just west of downtown and easy to find just off of Oak St. Parking can be sort of tough during peak hours, weekends especially, since they are right next door to Jake's restaurant (the shop is located on the 2nd floor, by the way). Just make sure to call ahead and make an appointment. I definitely recommend Pretty in Ink if you are looking to get your first tattoo or to just start adding to what you have. Great job, guys! read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Dracula - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I love the tattoo I got today! It was exactly what I wanted. Nick Manning does beautiful artwork and beautiful tattoo work! He was so gentle with me it was the least painful tattoo I've ever had. Usually the last hour when they're wiping the ink off your skin becomes excruciating, but it never hurt once. He used such a light touch on me. He was very hospitable and made me feel very welcome. I've gotten tattoos from various artists in different cities, this has been my best experience. My tattoo is beautiful! I highly reccomend Nick at Pretty in Ink Tattoo! read more

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We were able to get an appointment the same day and everyone was very friendly. The shop is very clean and they followed all of the COVID required sanitation steps. Our appointment was with Juan and he made sure the tattoo was exactly what was wanted. I would defiantly recommend him. He was very friendly and professional! I'm sure it won't be the last visit there! read more

Pretty in ink is always Professional and you can always count on something original and beautiful when you leave, Evan c. Has done 3 pieces for me and they healed fast and looked great. Went in with an idea for a tattoo for my dad, and it came out better than I imagined, I'm sure I will be back. read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Time piece, by evan 2014 - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I got my double helix pierced by Madii and she did an excellent job! She walked me through the whole process and explained everything. A lot of pain but it was expected! I'm very pleased with how my piercings turned out. read more

Madii absolutely rocks! She is very experienced, professional and compassionate. She will walk you thru the piercing process, multiple times if necessary, until you fully understand exactly what is going to happen. While I did moan at the initial pain, by the next afternoon I forgot it had been done. I was nervously waiting when she was setting up so I looked around a bit, the place is spotless! The owner and artist are very friendly and supportive. I am not the type that normally frequents a tattoo shops (older, no ink etc) but if I should chose to have a tat, I will certainly go there! I think no more piercings though. If you are like me and hesitant, this place is for you. It is obvious that every one there is an experienced professional. I watched the artist at work, he was very caring about the person he was working on, the owner is extraordinary and of course Madii rocks! read more

Tom at pretty in pink is amazing and I will never go to anyone else!!!!! Would recommend him to anyone, from a person who is getting their first to a person who is looking to get more. The shop was very clean and everyone there was really nice everytime I went in and I can't wait to be able to go back again for some more work done. read more

Pretty in Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I haven't gotten pierced by Madii yet but I've literally had ALL of my troubled piercings switched out with some higher grade metal by her! Weeks after making the switch my piercings were trouble free and finally healing smoothly! Madii's super nice and made me feel totally comfortable at the shop and answered all of my hundreds of questions very well! Will definitely only come to her for my piercings from now on! If you want high quality and high grade stuff then look no further because she is da bomb!! read more

Madii rocks!!! She told me about threadless piercing. I will never go back to bone studs or 'L' shape. Threadless is the absolute best!! If you're looking for a excellent piercer, see Madii at Pretty in Ink on 26th St. Also Nick the owner of the shop is the best tattoo artist I ever had work from. The shop is immaculate. read more