I walked into this shop on a Monday around 530 pm. The young man (tall, slim, with long black hair) with a green beanie on was extremely rude and condescending when asked about the work done at this shop. He was unwilling to help me view other artist work and his own: Who willingly turns away a customer willing to spend $$$ finishing an arm sleeve? Could it be because I am a WOMAN who is Black?? Ladies ( and gents) Do NOT waste your time here. Go where you and your money is valued and appreciated. The world is better off without jerks like this employee. I will be following up with management and the owners asap. read more

Once again Oey has delivered. Will be back to him for another one. He is very in tune to the artist within read more

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Love coming to Sacred Tattoo, Neil has done all my work and always goes above and beyond! He's very knowledgeable and puts the time in to make sure everything is what I want before we start! Whenever you stop by scared tattoo ask for Neil you won't regret it! Thanks Neil for all the great work can't wait for future work! -Zai read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

(I should note that I got a tattoo from this place 2 years ago) I've only got two tattoos on my body: my forearms. The first tattoo I got was a meditating astronaut I got at One Shot Tattoo in SF. Loved my tattoo!! The artist was a bit snarky and had a humor that I didn't really like, so I researched tattoo artists in the bay and liked Oey's tattoo at Sacred Tattoo. I really wanted a tattoo to live up to the meditating astronaut!! An Alien on a cross! Oey was and is a great guy, though I got there for my appointment and he said he was really in a hurry. I feel like my Alien on the Cross tattoo could've been unique or trippy, but failed to live up expectations to its counterpart tattoo on my other arm, and I get embarrassed to even show it. Oey's tattoos are nice, just the one (mine) that I really don't like. read more

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Five stars are not enough to express my adoration and love of Sacred Tattoos! Oey and the whole gang are a bunch of INCREDIBLE artists who I have gotten multiple pieces from and I refuse to go anywhere else. Along with excellent service, these artists are excited to work their magic and are super easy going and fun to talk to! If you are looking for great prices, beautiful text or a fun piece, whatever you are hoping for these artists will provide far beyond any possible expectations! read more

Sacred Tattoo - ADHD Awareness Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Love their work... What can I say? Went to Sacred Tattoo to get a small behind the ear tattoo. Nick Wallin was my artist. Nick did a GREAT job. He's very personable and understanding. I was just getting over a cold and needed to stop a few time to cough. The energy here is from wonderful beings! Everyone just seems so happy and down to earth. I'll be back in a couple of weeks for a bigger project. I've been coming to Sacred Tattoo for years now. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Super friendly staff, but no piercings are done here, but we got a heart felt referral to Trilllogy

Amazing and the best tattoo shop in Oakland! Quality, vibe and highly qualified and highy skilled tattoo artists!

Great place to get your work done! This is a long overdue review. I first started on my tattoo journey back in 2014. All of my work (five tattoos), were done by Oey. And they've all stood the test of time. The coloration is still as vibrant as it was back then, in 2014/2015. I couldn't be more satisfied with the quality. Looking forward to getting even more work done by Oey. read more

I went in today to get a cost and time for a small tattoo 1.5" square at Sacred Tattoo. I was greeted by Joel. after telling him that I wanted a butterfly to cover the 1.5" star on my chest, he said it wld cost $200 to do. (WHAT?! No Way!) He said the time wld be an hour. He saw and examined my tattoo thoroughly too. He was clearly trying to scam me bc my tattoo is very small, and the modification is not complicated. in fact it's faded so its even more easier to modify. their starting cost for whatever you get is $80 as I read on some of the current reviews on here. I estimated I wld have to spend that much to cover it. They are shady bc my tattoo is too small to be $200, not even close. Dont go to this tattoo shop unless you like wasting your money. #blm read more

Sacred Tattoo - The tattoo. The penny is taped by it to show scale. - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

great tattoo shop definatly a must if you need work done kunga is great and oey is the owner and is great also hit them up read more

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I went to Sacred Tattoo March 2022 for my first tattoo and used Austin C Fusari Pratt. I was dealing with Rafael on email and he couldn't have been nicer and accommodating to my schedule. Austin is the nicest person and made me feel so comfortable. He was professional and my tattoo was exactly what I asked for and came out beautiful. I would highly recommend this place and Austin!! read more

Neal did my friend and i finger tattoos and we love them. We just recently got our touch ups and we will be back anytime for touch ups! L

Paid $90 for a poorly done tattoo. Uneven and scarred my skin. People are often surprised when they hear that I went to an actual tattoo shop for this, because it looks like a child did it. read more

Sacred Tattoo - I paid $90 for this. - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Jeery is great. Got the first half of my tattoo done with him a little over two weeks ago. Came back in to finish today, but he wanted to wait an extra week for healing. He still showed me the rest of the piece he had drawn up. Great and honest guy. Nice work. Can't wait to finish the piece! He even touched up an old piece for me that was a little botched. I also got a tat done here two years ago from another guy who did great. And my second hole ear piercings. This place is just a good and honest spot to go to. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Jeery's work, still a tat to be completed. Love this guy. Killer work and cares so much about the art. - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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My 7 year old daughter woke up ready to have her ears pierced today. I've had years of dithering to think what I'll do when this day artives, and ultimately decided to go the tattoo parlor route-- all empirical evidence suggests that healing time is faster, it's less painful than a gun, and the hygiene is strongly regulated. I called up the highly recommended Industrial piercing parlor in Berkeley and they were willing, told me to come with my ID and my daughter's birth certificate, to prove I was authorized to allow a body altering event. I was bummed, because we were already in Berkeley when I called, and I live near the lake in Oakland, wasn't keen on making a return trip . Then I found out they had a shop in Oakland in the Sacred Tattoo parlor. We retrieved said documentation, and my daughter was ready and very excited, but when the time came she was shaking and her teeth were chattering in spite of herself. (This is a girl who howls with fear when her teeth are cleaned). The piercing guy, Josh, a handsome young man full of tattoos and piercings, is calm and kind. He helped her settle down and get ready. He poked the first hole before my little lady knew to flinch. After the first pierce, which was sort of painful, little lady said, "I don't want to do the second. I promise I will come back tomorrow and do the other. " She shed a few tears, but Josh calmed her down, assuring her that her reaction was no less severe than some grown men. She agreed to the next piercing. Next, in my fussing, I tried to convince the piercer that his dots were uneven. He rechecked, and confidently told me they were even. I backed off. The second ear was painless compliments of adrenaline. Little lady was euphoric when it was all over. He was right. They were perfectly even. Do not force your kids to get their ears pierced, but if you let them choose, grab your documents and go here. This was a great experience, and we'll never forget it. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Kid piercings too! Just bring their birth certificate and your ID! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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Before and after rose tattoo ! saved my life old tattoo was ugly new tattoo is so beautiful! I always get compliments read more

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This review is for Dee. The short: Dee is fantastic. The long: No stranger to tattoos or piercings, I'm picky about where I go and have had my share of experiences with artists all around the country. My septum piercing with Dee today was exceptional. She was very thorough in explaining the procedure, extremely hygienic (replacing her gloves at least 4 times in the process), light on touch and very personable. She knows her stuff and I highly recommend her. (Honestly, I only signed up with Yelp because I thought she deserved a great review.) The shop is clean and the vibe is pretty easy going! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Septum done by Dee - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I came to get my Nightmare Before Christmas tattoo redone. The artistic finish half of my half sleeve. I try to contact him 1.5 weeks later. He responded once and never after that. Tried reaching out to him, but still no reply.. 3 stars because I like what he done. But now I have to find someone else to finish his work?? Tf.. read more

WARNING: The ink and creativity of Sacred Tattoo will keep you coming back for more! All the body art I have are from Sacred Tattoo (4 total, but my recent one counts as 20!!). I just finished the biggest tattoo I never thought I'd get! Oey talked me into elaborating my idea into a beautiful rib piece. It was the most painful, hurt-so-good process ever but I am absolutely in love with my new ink!!! I've already received a lot of wonderful compliments; design, colors, how it frames my body, the uniqueness! Oey is amazing!! You give him an idea and he will turn it into something you'll never think of on your own. He incorporates all aspects of life into the piece and it shows how passionate he is about what he does. I will definitely come back for my next piece with Oey!! read more

Sacred Tattoo - From start to finish. Thank you, Oey!! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

A couple months back, Hydi pierced my septum with a 10g piercing needle. I have a lot of tattoo ink, but when it comes to piercings I would say I'm a bit "green". I was quite nervous with anticipation the entire time leading up to/during the process, but Hydi was super rad and very professional and cleanly throughout the process. As of today, my new piercing is healed and I have removed the original retainer she had placed through my septum. I alternate between an "Omega" retainer and a captive ball septum ring. I am not familiar with the rest of the crew at Sacred, but one thing I can say is that Hydi is awesome! If I choose to get another piercing done, I am going straight to her. Thanks, Hydi!!! read more

Sacred Tattoo - 10g septum done by Hydi - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Poor service! By the wavy haired blonde piercer! ***this review is strictly off of an attempt to purchase jewelry. Should be simple, right?! I also tried to give them this feedback in person, but the blonde piercer didn't want to hear it. I know how much yelp reviews can effect a business...maybe you'll be polite to the next customer. ALL of the male tattoo artists were kind and professional! Thank you gentlemen. Why I'm upset: I went for a belly ring. The only piercer had just got slammed with 3 piercings. I was happy to wait, and asked the gentleman if it was possible for her to tell me the price and I could purchase it through him- in between her piercings. Fair request...right? Apparently wrong, when he asked her, she barked at him "I can't even focus on anything else, I'm slammed, no!". Didn't even bother to give him a time frame. He calmly told me, "I don't know how much longer it will be, but I'd hate to have you waiting any longer than you already have. I'm sorry." I told him, I appreciate you checking. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT: I attempted to tell him AND her ( because she was in earshot ) my disappointment because I had walked 7 blocks to get to them and how I didn't appreciate how she had blown him off. And she said " well if you would wait, then maybe I could help you!". Miss, I had waited and was happy to wait longer if you had set some sort of time limit! She continued to yell from over her wall. I have worked in many different service industries. So I know what it's like to be in the weeds. I don't care how slammed you are or how flustered you get, you always have time to be courteous to the customer. And if you don't know how to manage your time, perhaps you shouldn't work Saturday nights! read more

Sacred Tattoos is a great place to go to for your first tattoo(s). I discovered this place at the Tattoo Expo two years ago. After speaking with all the tattoo artists at the expo, Andy Moreno of Sacred Tattoos was the most attentive to my needs and saw my vision of what I wanted in my tatoo. He was not pushy nor money hungry as compared to how the other artists made me feel. Overall, I am very happy and will only go to Andy for any future tats that I may consider. All three of my tattoo's were done by Andy so that should be clear indication that this place is definitely worthy of its five stars. Also, this place is very clean and the staff is very professional. Thanks! read more

Once again erik is the man!!!! My second cover up..he helped develop a reflection of myself...a queen!!! Ha ha love it.. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

The Hubby and I came through Fri 5/13 to get tattoos - he got a chef skull done by James, and I had 2 doves with a red string done by Oey. Great new location just around the corner from the old spot - easy to get to, easy to park, quick off/on freeway! Shop is clean; lots of interesting old school flash art adorning the walls. Piercer was hella busy; seemed to be a steady stream waiting for him. Tattoo artists were professional, personable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Great visible samples of their own work available for you to evaluate. Clean stations, comfortable chairs, great attention to detail in their work. They take the time to find out what it is you really want and always intermittently ask for feedback on their progress. Will definitely be back for more! :-) read more

Sacred Tattoo - My interpretation of the "red string of fate" - left wrist tattoo by Oey. - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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Piercing Review! DEE is AMAZING. She is my piercing mom. Hands down the most friendly but professional. She is super sanitary. You can have a conversation with her about anything. I've gotten my Tragus, Navel, Rook, & Nostril done by her. Honestly, just 'cause of her I've had the urge to come back for more piercings. She makes it painless. She also didn't use the clamp on any of my piercings. That gives me the vibe that she knows and is confident in what she is doing! On a side note, not to hate, but I had my piercings changed at Zebras in Berks & they don't even compare to Dee. With Dee, I'm honestly handled with care. Go back to Dee to check up on your piercings and to change 'em. They have a selection of Jewelry! I'm taking my sister to get her Nostril pierced today even! For you under 18ers, bring your parent, your ID, their ID & your birth certificate! I had to come back twice w/my mom the first time 'cause I didn't know to bring my birth certificate. They need it for their records! If your 18+, just need your ID! :) Oh! & call to check if Dee is going to be in on the day you want to get pierced. They'll tell you her days & time available! Don't forget to tip! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Rook by Dee - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

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bad customer service, NOT POC FRIENDLY very uncomfortable environment, rude undertones when asking questions, ended up not choosing this place because went and could tell it was NOT iT read more

Walked in and got a piercing done within mins. Has a dark-spark-spiritual vibe to the place, also adorned with friendly and upbeat folks whom work and run the place. Would highly recommend. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Done by Hydi. Awesome possums!! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I would like to first mention that my tatoo was for the Toys for Tatts Annual Toy Drive. My wife and I both received sparrows from different artists.........Here's the breakdown of the Experience. When we were first greeted at the store, it was by a very friendly individual who welcomed us with a smile and warm greeting (always important when it comes to ANY customer facing business). She directed us to the page of tattoos to select from so that she can check us in and hand the toys over in exchange. It's the usualy paperwork and valid ID check where we then had to wait about 30-45 minutes before we were called by our artist......... I was called by James and he definitely did a great job walking through what he needed me to do as well as asking where I wanted to place the tattoo. he did the tattoo in about 20 minutes and i was simple by selecting the exact color of the tattoo........ OVERALL EXPERIENCE and ATMOSPHERE: -Friendly -Professional -Welcoming -Funny (they all cheered for the guy who got the early Michael Jackson tatoo) Their Portfolios of tattoos is impressive and intricate as well as detailed. it does represent their skillset and more I would recommend people to go here as well as attend next years event for Toys for Tatts to at least experience the joy read more

Sacred Tattoo - Toys for Tatts Toy Drive 12/09 - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Decided to get a random tattoo cover up on a sunday, sacred tattoo happened to be right around the corner from where I was eating so I decided to stop by. Their new location is right around the corner from Their old shop so don't go to the old one. Wanted to cover up 2 small old tattoos I had and they had someone come down in about 20-30 mins. Guy named Karl knocked out both my cover up in like 30 mins or less and I was happy with the way it came out ! Reasonable prices, great staffs, chill place to be read more

Sacred Tattoo - Got this diamond tattoo cover up from a guy named Karl! Did an excellent job on it, better that what I had in mind! - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is LEGIT! Super non-pretentious and tightly run by some of the most exceptional artists i've seen. I lucked out and was able to get an appointment on a chance opening in "Oey's" (co-owner of the shop) schedule book, which was completely booked for a month and a half after. While viewing his portfolio, I knew I made the right choice. His dynamic style, shading technique and reputation are second to none. He was very professional and friendly while he was tattooing and did magnificent work. Oey definitely puts love in his work. I've already decided that I will go to him for all my tattoos. Dee, who handles piercings, is a sweetheart. She remembers me whenever I come in and she did great work piercing my cousin's belly button. read more

Sacred Tattoo - For when death comes knocking. (by Oey) - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

Wow Sacred Tattoo---after reading 3 other bad reviews about the blond wavy haired girl's bad customer service practices maybe something should be done about it! I was on my 30 minute lunch break so popped in to buy a nose piercing and encountered the sales clerk (the only one on duty) talking to another customer. Upon seeing me waiting she quickly told me she was with another customer but would be with me shortly so I waited...and waited... It wouldn't have been so bad if she were helping a customer with a purchase but she was talking at length about the nuances of hygenic piercing care, recommendations for such in the LA area etc. Finally, at one point the customer wrapped things up and was about to depart but then had one more follow up question and the sales clerk eagerly (and cluelessly) re-engaged her in a continued deep conversation about more of the same. At one point one of the tattoo artists walked by, noticed me waiting and asked if I had been helped-- at which point she piped up and said "she's here for a piercing or something"..then resumed her conversation---at which point I decided it was time to go. Really folks? I realize Tattoo parlours aren't always operations in efficiency and professionalism but your front counter operation needs a bit of work... read more

Went to another tattoo shop first, looking to get a small piece on my arm. Was told that it couldn't be done because it was too small for the amount of detail that I wanted, and that no one else would do it. Almost gave in to that but checked in with Justin at Sacred and he said it was definitely feasible. After getting scheduled in and sending over a few ideas, he produced something that was even better than the example I provided. Super stoked about the result. Thanks Justin! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been both pierced & tattooed here, but let's start with the piercing portion. I used to get pierced exclusively at Body Manipulations. I loved their work, the staff and their knowledge, plus I had a nice discount worked out with the owner- no need for me to find another shop. I had a friend looking to get their septum pierced late one night. Being that it was after 7, my 1st choice, BodyM, was closed. So we decided to give Sacred a try since we'd heard good things about them, they were open late, and they were close to my place. It was a great experience, for both my friend getting pierced and me as an observer. Dee was so great, funny, and very friendly. It was like I'd known her all my life. Fast forward a couple of months, my friend & I head back to Sacred because I'd been wanting an industrial piercing. After talking w/ Dee in length about it, we decided that a traditional industrial wouldn't work with my ear cartilage, but we worked out something very different & unique. Now time for me to get pierced by Dee. I have numerous piercings, tattoos, & even a couple of brands, none of which had ever made me cry. When Dee pushed the 2nd needle through my cartilage, the tears just started to flow. It HURT, but it was an involuntary response. She has just discovered my weakness. Dee was super sweet about it and had to turn away so I wouldn't make her cry. She made sure I was ok before I left and that I would come in a couple of weeks so she could check the progress. See has been nothing but amazing since my experience. I never want to get pierced by anyone else. She is an angel and has mad skills to boot! Bottom line- Get pierced by Dee! She totally rocks! Now onto the tattoo review. My first tattoo experience here was during their Toys for Tats drive in December. It was a crazy night, very busy, and not an accurate representation of how the shop normally runs. None the less, my tattoo came out very well, and I've had no need for a touch-up or anything. Now for my more real experience. I had a chest piece started a few years back at a different shop in another state & it was done like crap. I took in a very good and accurate representation of what I wanted, but what I came out with was not even close to that design. It faded very fast and was a huge disappointment. To have a crappy chest piece is a very sad experience, and I needed to find someone who could rectify someone else's mistake. I'd scoured the Bay for a great artist who worked in the medium that I liked (something very hard to find), was willing to take on this project, and who wouldn't charge me an arm and both my legs. I have a friend who's been tattooed by Oey and did an amazing job, but it was not in the same style as I wanted. After a few months of looking at other people's work, I came back to check out Oey's portfolio again. I found examples of several different styles (including the style that I wanted) and all executed very well. We had a brief discussion about the work, how we wanted to fix it, and how to expand on it. I was very apprehensive about getting the work done. The last time I had my chest tattooed , it was a very painful experience & I was apprehensive about the pain. Oey did a great job checking in with me, taking breaks when I needed, and was very light in his touch. He made getting my sternum tattooed as easy of a process as it could have been considering. After three sessions (the last one being a free "touch-up session which he received a very generous tip for), me chest piece is done & amazing! Oey really fixed all the problem areas and his additions blended well with the previous work. I couldn't be happier with the tattoo or the process & now I'm not ashamed of my very prominent tattoo. Bottom line- Oey does great work & you should get tattooed by him! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Cover Up done by Oey - Tattoo Near Me - Oakland, California

This is in response to a request to remove a previous review I wrote on my visits at "SACRED TATTOO." Instead of the Artist simply offering to make things better, he asked me to remove the review. WARNING: This maybe a lengthy review for some! My goal was to express the disappointment of service i received from an artist at "SACRED TATTOOS." PLEASE BE AWARE! This review is not an overall reflection of the service of any other Artist at "SACRED TATTOOS except for the one artist mentioned. I Thank you in advance for reading it. Frank, as you read this letter i want you to realize something: you know and i know not one word of my review or this letter is untrue. i didn't know you from Adam; until i met you on the day i put a $400.00 down payment on a $1,000.00 tattoo at "scared tattoo." how you acted towards me as a customer after weeks of work at "sacred tattoo" was totally uncalled for! yes! you SHOULD had handled the situation much, much better! but you didn't! Even months after the incident you did not handle well. How pretentious! to say MY review was totally UNcalled for? in all that has happened, i find writing this review the ONLY right adult thing to do! mainly because, i gave it some time before i decided to write a review; giving you a chance to pull yourself together; come to your senses. when i left "sacred tattoo" i didn't know what the hell hit me?! i kept thinking: was he serious? is he kidding? was this a joke? i was in absolute shock! but what really worried me was would be a stand-up guy? would he finish the work? the work i hired him to do! no! so, it was then! i decided to write my review! so, i gave you more time and respect than you gave me when you kicked me out of your shop! and now you're asking me, me! to take something back? you should had thought about that before throwing a temper-tantrum the day you threw me out of "sacred tattoo." One thing you neglected was to think how your actions would affect the other person - your client! I am a woman going along into Oakland some times at night; to a tattoo shop where known transients hang out. The most terrifying thing was seeing a man i just met and hired burst into anger! While telling me a tattoo (a tattoo worth close to a grand) is no big deal because i insulted him for asking for brighter color! to add insult to injury, allowing one of his shop comrades to join in and laugh at bringing a color swat as a reference! and now you tell me, almost eight or nine months later? you want me to take back my words? if i did, i would have thought you would had at least offered me an apology first! And now! now! you tell me we you had a problem with me? if you did you sure had a way of covering it up! it was total shock when you went off! i had no ideal things were not cool. your behavior came not just from left-field, but from? every time, i walked into "sacred tattoo" as your client, you did nothing to express your discomforts! and that was the time to do it! what went wrong? what happened? what made you so angry that you choose not to finish the work i hired and paid you to finish?! tell me please, because i am still, at a complete lost? frank, the important thing to remember here is: i hired you! i hired you to do a job and you didn't want to finish it! if i had to guess what happened, it would no doubt be the times i suggested specific colors on my tattoo; some say this request is not out of the norm. When i did, you found it offensive . you took it as a personal insult your artistry. insulting you was far from my intentions; i was simply letting you know what i wanted on my tattoo. what you forgot to realize frank, i was the client! i was suppose to get what i wanted. the point i want to reinforce frank is: if you found working with me so uncomfortable or whatever reason, then you should have referred me to another artist! that would have been the adult thing to do frank! i gave you no reason to behave badly! you refused to understand the tattoo you were creating was on my body, for me! your behavior i was like it was your canvas; to do what you wanted. yes, i was laid back about being there but, that was for the belief in your Craft! Simply put you refused to give this client what she wanted! i chose "sacred tattoo shop" out of thousands of tattoo shops in the bay area! i chose you, frank, out of thousands of tattoo artist in the bay area. any other artist would have been able to work through their differences. it makes me very sad you weren't. you chose to walk away! you chose not to finish the work i hired you to do. it is my right to write about my disappointment in your service. and that is why i wrote the review! and will keep this review! Live in Peace, Kate read more

Review for PIERCINGS BY Dee: Dee is amazing so amazing I trust her with my ladies flesh. She has pierced her a few times, my roomie a few times, friends from LA, and anyone I know who needs a new hole I bring them to her. Gentle hands, great conversation, non pretentious, and cool as a cucumber. Dee makes you feel like your chillen in the living room even if nipples are out and ready to get pierced. She has great prices, great attitude, and never bullshits you around! If you have any concerns or questions after you've left the shop she always welcomes you and doesn't just shrug you off. Dee is dedicated to satisfying your every piercing need. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place for piercings. Dee is really the best but for tattoos I'm not too sure. I went in for a walk in tattoo and told them what I wanted. The guy that was gonna do it, Seth, was already irritated I can tell. But this was my first tattoo and I am a little picky so when he drew up the stencil, I asked him to make it more realistic and asked him to change the leaf, he got mad. He said "you should've told me earlier then" with so much attitude. I didn't say anything back cuz I didn't want him to mess up my tattoo on purpose. so when he went to the back, me and my friend called a different place for a walk in tattoo and I told Seth I didn't want the tattoo anymore. He scream "THANKS FOR WASTING MY TIME" and crumpled up hella shit and left. TF? You needa get that dick out your ass bud. read more

Me: Looking for a Piercing. Him: Oh I'm sorry he is not here yet. Me: I just need to buy a piece. Him: the piercing guy is not here yet but stay here he will be back. Only he can sell it to you. Me: ok, waited 25 minutes they did not talk to me. After that I said ok guys, thank you. Them: sure any time. LIKE REALLY? Is it that hard to give some customer service? read more

I have yet to be tattooed here as i am very happy with my current artist, however ive seen some friends work from here and it looked great. The reason I am writing this review is to praise MissDee. I was introduced a few months ago to MissDee through a friend, and got my nostril repierced, and she did a great job. she explained what she was doing, was SO gentle, and was all around very comforting and easy to talk to. Now, I've been pierced all over, from Zebras, to Brain Drops, to Body Exotic. And I'm not bashing those places as they are mostly good shops, but never, ever have I felt more welcome, acknowledged, and comfortable than when i let MissDee pierce me. She is very experienced at what she does, and will tell you what does and doesn't work on your face, what type of jewelry would be best for your own individual piercing needs, etc.... So, if you're ever around the Oakland/Berkeley area and looking to get pierced, MissDee is who your looking for. She made me so comfortable and welcomed and relaxed when shes done my nostril, and now both of my anti-eyebrow dermal anchors, and i don't think I'd trust anyone else to pierce me, really. Absolutely 5 out of 5. read more

I came here after a painful haircut which ended with the gnarlification of my industrial piercing. (Comb, meet bar in my ear. Love it. Make love to it. Then tear out its heart like you tore it out of my cartilage.) I asked Dee to set it straight, and she did, in less than thirty hurt-filled seconds. While I was there, I decided to get a tattoo. Because that's how I roll-- I walk into shops for one reason and walk out with a tattoo. Except that this was my first (and, to date, only) tattoo. I had a picture of what I wanted in my phone, and they found a clearer image of it on the interweb. I wanted a simple ginkgo leaf, black and white, small. God smite me, but I don't remember the name of my tattoo artist. He was terrific, though. I wasn't nervous at all, and he made adjustments to the image where I wanted them and explained everything to a T, even making sure I was ok when he put the needle to my skin. Sidenote: I hate needles. I hate them all. I'm providentially good with pain, but watching that needle stroke the tender underbelly of my wrist was actually the most uncomfortable part. Yet I could not tear my eyes away. I was awestruck by how accommodating everyone was to a walk-in customer who wasn't technically prepared. I knew this was a reputable tattoo parlor or I would never have let them permanently brand me, but I walked out even happier than I thought I would be with new ink. The staff made the experience tremendous; they made me feel like family. Addendum: When I wrote "to a T" earlier in this review, I became curious as to the phrase's origin and looked it up. worldwidewords.org told me that the "T" probably came from "tittle" (meaning "a very small amount"). This probably bores everyone not obsessed with words, but saying tittle makes me giggle. read more