This was my first tattoo, and I didn't fully know what I wanted going in. I knew I wanted my kitty…read moreon my hip, but I had no idea about the pose, size, or overall design. Danny was incredibly patient, kind, and understanding, and helped me figure out exactly what would work best. We scheduled the session shortly after, and the entire experience was amazing. I felt very comfortable, welcomed, and at ease the whole time. I highly recommend this place--the prices are great, the level of experience is outstanding, and they truly go above and beyond to accommodate and help their clients.

Looks like another 5 star review for Lighthouse Tattoo in the books for me!…read more After the hospital has to take out so my jewelery, I had a hard time putting my nose ring back in. I remembered that Tyler told me that Selena is the piercer that works here. So as I headed out for the day, I stopped in to say hi to everyone. I got to say hello to Tyler and officially meet Selena! Everyone was kicked back and it was so chill in there. Great vibe! I wanted to give them a little business, so I purchased a new nose ring and tongue ring. She pulled out the jewelery and after selecting what I wanted, she sanitized the chair and jewelry. Brought me in and started pushing the jewelery into my nose. After being out for a few days, it needed to be pierced again. OUCH! Selena had to grab the piercing needle (I forgot the word she used for it) and push it through. Then, she had to push the jewelery through. It was rougher this time because I had scar tissue in there. She also put my tongue ring in for me and made sure it was on there nice and tight. She took good care of me, spayed my nose with saline to keep the area clean. I really love the vibe when I walk in here. Am I weird or is there something soothing about the sound of the tattoo gun working? I'm looking forward to when I am ready to get my next piercing because I will be coming back here to see Selena!

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.

Just got a tattoo of my dog that passed away a couple years ago. Looks exactly like him. I am so…read moreimpressed. John was amazing! I could hang out with him all day. Very professional

Jason went to great lengths to be sure our designs were accurate to what we wanted. Every detail is…read moreperfect. It was mine and my grandson's first tattoo. The whole experience was fun. Our tattoos are awesome!

I had a friend recommend Teddy to me after seeing an Instagram post of something I had been…read moresearching for. I made an appointment and have continued making them since. I drive a little over an hour, and there are plenty of artists near home for me, but Teddys work makes it worth it. The shop is clean, both Teddy and Tanner are awesome and I will forever drive out of my way to come here!!!

Tanner is a fantastic artist and a great host. Yes, host. I had a great time getting inked at his…read moreplace and will be going back to him for another project. I just wish it was easier to get a hold of him.

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.

I've lived 5 minutes from this place for nearly 10 years and wish I had started way sooner - I…read moredon't know why I hesitated for so long - just pure laziness. Which is so silly because making the appointment is so easy through their website. I've now had 5 total piercings at DV8 over the course of the last year and a half on my ear curation journey. All are healing well and I'm very happy with the placements.  Keep in mind the jewelry is not included in the piercing fee, and it can add up quick if you're a gold lover. But if you're getting subsequent piercings, they allow you to bring in any previous jewelry that you've already purchased from them to use for future piercings. Just keep in mind that your appointment may take a little longer because they will need to sanitize the jewelry. I'm most impressed with the detailed aftercare instructions. I was horrified by the lack of instructions my sister received after being pierced at a VERY POPULAR piercing place in Berkely on Telegraph Ave (you know the place). She came with me to one of my appointments at DV8 and said, wow, they didn't tell me ANY of that stuff at the other place. And I was like, I KNOW - that's why I only come to DV8. They are also certified by the Association of Professional Piercers, so I feel confident that everything they do is safe and sanitary.

Friendly staff and clean environment. However, pricing on their website was very deceptive. I got…read moremy earlobes pierced, which was listed as $25. This turned out to be $25 per ear, which does NOT include the price of jewelry. I picked some of the simplest studs they offered, and those plus the backing came out to an additional $86. We were told they would not use outside jewelry- which is fine, but with prices like these? Ouch!! Overall quality was acceptable, but $136 before tax and tip is much too high for a basic piercing.

Tessa did an amazing job on my tattoo. She was kind, professional, and very detail-oriented,…read moreespecially with fine line work. Full Spectrum Tattoo was clean and comfortable, and my experience was so positive. I'm very happy with my tattoos and would definitely recommend Tessa. I'll be returning next month. Linda Y

Where can I start, Mario is extremely personable, caring, funny. He wants you to feel comfortable…read moreat all times and extremely talented.I came in with a vision for one piece on my arm and he was able to create exactly what I wanted with some pictures I shared. I let him use his creativity and artistry to design and create what I wanted. My second piece on my leg I showed him what I wanted and he took that and made some changes, and created an extremely unique and beautiful piece. I'm so excited to get my leg finished and see the final product. We watched movies, listened to music, and chatted the whole time. Thank you for the best experience and can't wait to come ba

Kevin Phillips. I can't recommend him enough…read more He did such a great job doing a cover up/scar work! I was a self-farmer for many years. My arm was pretty bad. He not only took his time but made me feel so comfortable in the chair. Had a very nice time talking and getting to know each other. He might be young, but he's very talented. He's started my sleeve and I hope he finishes it! Seriously, an amazing artist. Thank you so much, Kevin! Can't wait for the next appointment!

2008-2011 Watching a young friend of the family starting his journey of receiving his body art…read moreafter graduating (I had none on my upper body at 48 and been dreaming/desiring a look since five years old) the artist had a recognizable style like nothing I had seen!! Hearing the friend tell me of his experience with the man who was doing the work I had questioned him on sanitation as well which was what up to state board procedures, made my appointment with Josh for my first piece (below). He had working out of his apartment on the dining area. It was impeccably clean. Table, chair, work bench were covered, the living room kitchen, you could see that it had been maintained, no build up, clutter and it was comfortable and welcoming. We sat down with a photograph of my kitty as well as him pulling up on his laptop a picture of "Toothless" from the animated movie "How to train your Dragon" Which was the exact personality of my fully grown 7 pound cat which was groomed regularly in a lion's cut. Only difference besides one being a cat & other a dragon were the eye colors. Josh had heard what I had in mind to mix the tattoo to be half dragon and half cat. In no time he was drawing out what I had in mind. He is so encouraging and receptive with suggestions. Change this? What about that in no time he had drawn my vision and here we go!! Lifting the cover off his products, he began prepping the arm as well as systematically keeping the entire work area clean at all times. In under an hour I had exactly what was on the original sketch using only black ink with the exception of her yellow eyes and pink tongue always peeking out of her mouth as if she was taunting whom ever she was observing. Josh knew his business! I could not have been more pleased not only with the end results but, with the speed, accuracy and minimal pain that I felt for a short time frame with the size that covered my entire shoulder. He was a great conversationalist and we just clicked! Such a nice young man! Polite, funny, smart and talented! I kept coming back with my ideas and he would always Hear what I wanted then bring it to life! I wanted an end product that didn't look like random work but, fluid design that was meant to be one piece/scheme after all I had waited nearly 50 years for this! Both arms, back and back of neck. The last few times he had opened his shop which is what he dreamed of! Just a few years after my "portrait " my familia passed away. A day doesn't pass without my seeing her, remembering the great times, conversations, memories with Josh:) He definitely goes the extra step for his clients!! Definitely would recommend him for whatever it is you need!! I'm so happy for his successes!!

My second tattoo from Death or Glory! I absolutely love everything about this place. I've been here…read morefor multiple piercings with both dakota and freddy, and they are always very professional and welcoming. Chelsea at the front desk is a lovely person and a joy to be around. Cody is the gentleman who did my tattoo both this time and last year-- he is an amazing artist and i'll recommend him to anyone wanting a new piece done. Each person that I encounter in Death or Glory makes me want to come back again and again. I fear I might not have any more surface area to pierce or tattoo in a few years!

Received a shoulder blade tattoo here by a visiting artist. It was bigger than I expected but all…read morein all I'm pleased.

It was an absolute honor to get my first tattoo here at Royal Six by none other than Jaime VI!!! My…read morewife & I came in to get a consultation, not really even thinking we'd get tattoos that day! But the staff were really friendly and helpful. After a few minutes Jamie came out to meet us and I could already tell from the beginning, this was THE guy. After getting to know eachother a bit, he heard our ideas about what we both wanted, the price range, & about how long it would take. After agreeing to everything we waited in the lobby for about less than an hour before he was able to see us. During that time we met a lovely individual Aaron who was an absolute sweet heart, also waiting to get another tattoo. She pretty much made most of the waiting time fly by with the amazing stories of traveling down to Costa Rica and Cajun. Just the whole vibe of the place sets up to be a core memory for me. The whole tattoo took about 3 hours for my forearm and about an hour for my wife's tattoos. The whole time Jamie told us about the many amazing people hes met over the 16 years hes been tattooing and got to know us during that time. We really appreciate this experience and the hospitality and even helping up out at the end with the price. Thank you so much and we will be back to add Groau at the bottom to complete the list for me!

Came in to get a little ankle tattoo of my husband and my initials, very basic, they have $100…read moreminimum tattoo fee, and because of the placement of the tattoo the bottom of the heart is starting to fade but the initials are still visible which is what matters the most. I would give five stars but as you can see in the picture, parts of the initials were a little more heavy-handed which made the line thicker than in other spots, it would be an easy fix if I were to go back in to get it touched up, I just haven't done it yet. Otherwise, they are clean and professional, and pretty friendly which I appreciated. I recommend.