You know how people always say they "have a guy" for things? I've always wanted that... and then I…read morerealized I do. Tony is my tattoo guy. I've gone to him time and time again for a majority of my work and he can't miss. This last visit in April was extra special because my daughter asked if we could get matching tattoos for her 18th birthday. It was her first and what's this mama going to say, no? Couldn't be me. There was no one else I would trust with that process, especially when it comes to something so precious. We sent Tony our inspo pics and he absolutely nailed it, plus added his own feedback in all the right ways. The detail? On point. The linework? CLEAN AF. Plus, everything healed beautifully. And the compliments? Nonstop. Everywhere we go, someone's asking who did them, and we're more than happy to show them off. Tony and the team also just moved into a new location and the vibe is immaculate. Super laid back, really comfortable, and not intimidating at all. It actually feels like a place you'd want to hang out. No ego, no weird energy, just solid work from someone who clearly cares. Grateful to have found him... because now he's not getting rid of me anytime soon :)

Tony's work is amazing! I have been going to him for over 15 years and I won't get artwork done by…read moreanyone else. Our most recent piece was done to cover up a big, ugly melanoma scar and even my dermatologist had trouble finding where the incision was when I went for my skin check.

From the pristine & bright studio, safety & hygienic practices, warm staff & incredibly talented…read moreartists Brows Ink Studio has been my go-to for all of my latest tattoos pieces (both flash & custom) for the past year. I make the commute to Castro Valley from San Jose & I am never disappointed. Thank you, especially Eli & Maureen, for taking such good care of me.

Maureen is amazing! I saw her almost 4 years ago for a powder ombre after having previously done…read moremicro blading for several years. It was truly life changing. My brows have been looking amazing and I get so many compliments on their shape. I just went back in for a touch up since my color was previously a bit cooler ash color and I wanted to warm up the color a bit. I'm so happy with the results.

Luiza is a very talented and personable artist-- with this combination, she provides an over all…read morecomfortable experience, as well as quality pieces that leaves you coming back for more. Her energy and talent is immaculate. You'd be very fortunate to book with her.

They did all my ear piercings quickly, professionally, and at an affordable price! The piercer was…read moresuper professional, gentle, and gave me her recommendations for the healing process. The ambiance was also really nice- they have this vintage, saloon style waiting room, and my piercer in particular had a bunch of cool art in her room. For a pair of ear piercings they charge $50, for a piercing on one ear, they charge $40. The jewelry is included for free with the piercing too. Those prices are a STEAL!! I definitely recommended this little gem of a place! Btw: did I mention that they also offer a selection of jewelry as well, and that's also great quality and super affordable too?

Clean nice employees great service and perfect Tattoo I had done…read more It's up foothill pretty far away from Newark but worth the drive

Clau made my whole experience amazing!! She worked with everything I wanted. She was realistic…read moreabout the healing process. I would only come back just to get pierced from her!!

DO NOT GET PIERCED BY Angel! I came here for a cartilage piercing, and the jewelry was…read moreintentionally bent during the piercing process and left that way in my ear for several days. The area became very painful, swollen, irritated, and started imbedding in my ear. I eventually went to another professional piercer, who had to remove the jewelry and explained how badly the piercing had been done and how much damage it caused to the area. This was a painful and stressful experience, and I would not recommend this location at all. I have photos of the piercing and the jewelry after it was removed. Highly recommend going to Claudia instead for any future piercings and tattoos. Make your appointment with her at (510)221-1156.

I booked my first ever tattoo session with Kristina. I was so nervous, but Kristina has such a calm…read moreand welcoming vibe from the beginning. She brought my vision for my tattoo and gave it a life I couldn't have even created in my dreams! Her idea to add little details to my tattoo made all the difference (ie shading and line work) Her Instagram bio describes her PERFECTLY, a mama and a bestie. It really felt like we've known each other for a long time (I saw another review highlight this and couldn't agree more!). She made me feel super comfortable and we laughed and joked for my whole 4 hour session. It actually went by so much faster than I thought! She checked on me throughout my session asking if I needed a break to drink water or have a snack and it makes all the difference to get through a longer session! I will definitely be back for my next piece and I'd be open to having my next pieces from the other artists as well since I've learned a little about them through Kristina so I'd love to get to know them too! Appreciate you Kristina! (Will add photos later!)

Got my first tattoo with Kristina about a month ago, and it was the best experience I could've…read morehad!!! The place was very clean and Kristina was very professional, very friendly and talked to me throughout the entire process making me feel calm and relaxed. It wasn't an awkward -quiet appointment and I appreciated that. Kristina, thank you for helping my vision come to life! You're awesome. I walked out of there feeling extremely happy. I'll definitely be coming back for future pieces.

This is a bit delayed, but I went to Yolanda sometime in March of 2013 after doing some research on…read moreyelp since I badly needed my brows to get redone again. I just moved to San Leandro about a year before and I was used to getting mines done at Faces Plus in San Francisco, but after the last time I went, they didn't do such a good job so I decided to look elsewhere. I found Yolanda and made an appointment and she was very sweet and knowledgeable. She fixed the arch on my right side and drew out the brows before starting. She took her time which I really appreciate and they came out better than I could've hoped for - waaay better than even my first time at Faces Plus! She gave me a little package of ointment and told me what I should and shouldn't do to take care of them so they wouldn't fade as fast. I will definitely be going back probably in a few years to get a touch up, I'm so glad I was able to find this place. Thanks Yelp!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Yolanda not only does she have the skill and certification to beautify us all, she…read morehas a heart of GOLD!!! I contracted Yolanda for a huge community event in Oakland where we work with underserved and at-risk communities to provide the gift of some hair and makeup pampering and a family portrait for the holidays! Her work is gorgeous, I will be posting a photo, but again, the woman is a beautiful girl inside and out! Congratulations on a successful business and I would highly recommend her for all of her services!!!

Josue is an amazing artist . Not only is his work amazing but he is as a person easy to talk to…read morelight hand he is great . 10/10 recommend . No better place to get your work done .

Ive been wanting to get this tattoo for the last couple years and finally bit the bullet and…read moredecided to get it as a birthday gift to myself. After some time going around to different shops, my husband and I decided to give Servin a try as a walk-in. The shop was spacious and clean and the vibe was something I definitely appreciated and loved. Real chill and comfortable. Tati was real sweet and took her time to make sure I was doing okay through the whole process and even offered to numb the area if the pain got too bad and wished me a happy birthday when she found out. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and look forward to possibly getting future work done here!

Vinam is awesome! Reached out to him through yelp cuz I saw his work and reviews. I love my new…read moretattoo. I sent him what I wanted and then on the day of, made some adjustments and he worked with me to get it done. Nice clean shop too!

Vinam did an excellent job on my tattoo. He was early to the appointment, made me feel at home in…read morehis shop, was easy to talk to, did a wonderful job making the tattoo feel painless, and most importantly the tattoo came out exactly how I wanted.

This review is long overdue!! I seriously can't recommend Orbit Skates & Boutique enough! I reached…read moreout to so many piercing shops trying to find a place that was affordable, clean, & sterile, & Orbit had the best prices by far. They include free jewelry with every piercing (or you can upgrade for a little charge) & they have so many different Jewelry options to choose from. The staff was super friendly & made me feel welcome the second I walked in. The vibe was amazing, & the fact that they're walk-in friendly makes it even better. Whether you're looking to get pierced, shop for jewelry, or pick up skateboard gear, Orbit is definitely the place to-go !! My birthday is in a week, so I'll definitely be back to get another piercing !!

It was my daughter's birthday, and we decided to bring her in to get her very first skateboard,…read morebest decision ever! From the moment we walked in, Antonio made us feel so welcome. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and took the time to help my daughter design the perfect skateboard. They had so many awesome deck designs to choose from, a great selection of wheels, and tons of fun stickers that made the whole experience even more exciting for her. While we were waiting for everything to be put together, I believe the manager came out and was just as friendly. He welcomed us and made us feel right at home, which really added to the overall experience. One thing that really stood out to me was a sign about rewarding kids for getting good grades. I thought it was such a cool idea that they encourage kids by letting them earn free skateboard parts and other goodies. I love seeing businesses invest in their community like that. Thank you to Antonio and the whole team for making my daughter's first skateboard such a fun and memorable experience. We will definitely be back!