Recently back for more. And yes it was worth the effort and planning to get an appointment. If you…read moreare reading this review I will assume you are a serious tattoo aficionado who respects/appreciates a true artist. Everyone has their personal opinion about tattoos. And if you are a person reading reviews of tattoo artists hoping to find a person to trust with putting art on your body that is permanent I can't recommend enough the value of coming to this studio to see Marlo. She is a true artist. Tattooing to me should represent a spiritual experience with the artist. Trust in them to put on your body a piece of art that fits you. Something that matches your unique life and personality. Well, Marlo does all that. No stencils. Just free drawing an extension of my heart onto my body to remind me of my strength and resilience. She told me more meanings and I was absolutely touched at the insight she had into me as a woman. She created a visual representation that is so beautiful. Does getting a tattoo hurt? Yes. Of course it does. But Marlo is an amazingly caring professional and will stop as needed to check in on you and take breaks if necessary. But don't go into it thinking it isn't going to hurt. That is just silly. Some parts hurt less than others of course and everyone has their pain tolerance. But be realistic peeps, come on now! Be safe and enjoy life! SYOY!

I am beyond HAPPY and in LOVE with my tattoo!!…read more Marlo is welcoming, professional, and clearly extremely passionate about her art work. She genuinely took the time to make you feel comfortable and safe. She understood exactly what I wanted and what I wanted it to represent, and executed the design flawlessly! Her line work and shading are top-tier, and hygiene standards were excellent! Earthbound Tattoo brings on good and positive vibes, and is great with communication! If you're looking for a skilled, reliable tattoo artist, she is the one for you! Marlo - I am so honored to have the privilege to get this beautiful art piece from you! You and Le are genuinely great people! Keep doing what you both are excellent at! Aloha & Mahalo! 'til next time

Best guy ever with great tattoos under his belt! Highly recommend! Very great pricing and easy to…read moretalk to. In a great location with other businesses around that also are great! Iris is also a great artist! Kenny has done 5 of my tattoos and will be doing all my future ones! Highly recommend.

Had nothing but a great experience going to Kenny for a tattoo that I've been waiting for years to…read moreget. Gave Kenny the artistic freedoms with some input here and there. I am more than happy and grateful for the work. On top of being a great artist he is a true professional and will go back next time !

My friend and I walked into Coastal Ink Tattoo. I forgot what the name of my artist is. But he…read moredid an incredible job on my tattoo. Coastal Ink Tattoo. Can you please find out who created this incredible tattoo. I have more I would like to with him. Thank you

I got a beautiful tattoo done by Rudy. Walking in, he had great energy and a story to tell of where…read morehis history of tattooing came from. I came in with an image I wanted and Rudy brought it to life. Rudy walked me through the process of the the detailing I wanted and was super kind the whole way through. His wife Tilly was also really nice explaining the the healing process and checking up with me. I was very impressed how comfortable Rudy made the environment feel. With how much experience he has, he definitely knows what he's doing. After the completed look I walked out very happy. I'm really glad I got to have a piece of his work as he's closing this chapter of tattooing to an end. Rudy, I wish the best of luck to you and your family on your new beginnings!

Wonderful service and great prices! Very easy to get an…read moreappointment. I highly recommend Creative Visions!

i have been thinking of getting an industrial piercing for a long time but did not know where to…read morego. i found creative visions and i made my appointment through the website. Brian communicated well with me and i was able to get an appointment. He was very nice and understanding when i mentioned that i was a bit nervous. He told me when to breathe in and breathe out, and i am sure this was the reason why the piercing did not hurt. I give the pain a five out of 10 and it hurt less than my second lobe piercing. I payed $60 in total which included my change to a gold bar. i went back after the swelling went down and Brian changed my bar to a shorter one. Amazing customer service and I 100% recommend this place. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

I have sixteen piercings and Lisa did twelve of them. The other ones I got at Claire's LOL. She is…read moresuper fast, professional, talented and funny. Never had any problems with any of my piercings. She's really great, I always text her to make an appointment when I'm feeling like another one. She takes walk ins all the time I just wouldn't want to bother when she's busy so I always make sure I make an appointment. I've taken so many of my friends and family to her. If you want a quick painless perfect piercing then Lisa is that girl !!

In truth, I don't have a lot of experience with piercing studios but I had to get a new hole, since…read moremy one from college days closed up. After 18 years my wife finally got me an earring to commemorate our wedding (I work around electricity too much to wear a ring). She commissioned an artist friend in Alaska to create it. We tried another studio, but they weren't wheelchair friendly. Studio 13 had a ramp out back, the folks were very considerate of her and we got to be together the ring was put in. Lisa and Lisa helped her be involved in the process and made sure I was well informed about the process and post-care. The Lisa that performed the piercing did an expert job with little discomfort and she took good care of my ear art. We will be back to get my wife's ears redone.

I love this place they are very professional and informative! The employees take their time and…read morepierce you with love . I will say the piercings are pretty expensive I got my nose pierced and I paid $250 for everything . It's worth it because it has life time warranty but just know it'll be high in pricing. Overall it's a vibe here

Informative and friendly staff. Very ethical and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them.read more

First tattoo ever and I chose a mid shop. Sorry guys but you were rude when I talked to you and…read moregave me this weird attitude when I told another artist about the tattoo I wanted to get. I got a yin yang tattoo on my inner arm and I got rude vibes from the dude who tattooed me. I only tipped him out of fear that he would yell at me. Is this place worth it? Price-wise, it's okay, and as for proper tattoo care/aftercare, it was kinda just meh. They didn't tell me anything about proper aftercare or healing, they just kinda let me pay then leave. Experience-wise, I wouldn't really recommend this shop. Go to a store where they're actually nice to you.

I walked in nervous about a my first tattoo and Orlando right off the bat was awesome. The vibe was…read morethere and he made me feel very comfortable safe and relaxed. Had great convos and just a wonderful experience overall. His two daughters are the cutest things too! Made my first tattoo an awesome one!!! Definitely coming back!

Absolutely amazing experience!! My husband and I came to Sacred 8 for unique Pokemon tattoos. We…read morewere blown away by our experience with every employee at this place! Everyone was extremely kind, very attentive, and made our whole day so memorable! Armando is a great artist and we can't wait to go back again!!

Highly recommend this place of business! The people who work there are incredible. Good energy and…read moretotally down to earth. They answer all my questions and thoroughly make sure I understand the process. Sundays they've got Pokémon day and boy, let me tell you, it is AWESOME! It's family friendly too! My 8 year old kiddo joins and they have tables set up and it's just an enjoyable experience for the whole family that day. My child is determined to get her ears pierced and I believe I'll be choosing this establishment for her. It's clean, spacious, and extremely professional. Ps check out all the really neat comics and collections while you're in there! I purchased a Studio Ghibli book of art and I love it!

If I could give this shop 10 stars I would. I have been to several shops around here and this place…read moreis THE BEST. If you're serious about your tattoos like I am go here! Noah is sole proprietor and the best tattoo artist I have ever been to. I contacted him back in June to get a half sleeve done. We talked on the phone and then I emailed him some photos. Last minute I decided to add some text which was no problem. It took 3 sessions to get it done, but well worth it!! The shop is clean and comfortable. When you're there it's just you and Noah. I personally like not having a bunch of other people there while I'm getting work done. He has a cooler of water, juice and snacks too. The photos speak for themselves. I had the heart before- the rest is his work. We are really blessed to have such a great tattoo shop right in Monterey. Note he does not take walk ins, by appointment only.

I finally committed to getting my first tattoo. I couldn't be happier I chose to work with Noah…read more His private studio had a great vibe and was super comfortable. Noah's communication couldn't have been better leading up to our appointment, while he worked, and in between sessions. He was able to execute the vision perfectly, and I'm eager to get back in for some more of his work. There's nothing bad I could say about the entire experience.

Kyle, Is the man with the plan…read more Excellent service and great customer centered attitude. Absolutely marvelous art work. Can't wait to get my next Tattoo.

I came in originally to see if my septum had closed, and JC was very informative and helpful during…read morethat visit. Unfortunately, it had closed, so I came back after traveling to get it re-pierced. When it came time for the actual piercing, I honestly panicked. I really wish there had been a clear warning before he started. It felt like he went in without saying anything, and that was a big deal for me because I was not mentally prepared at all. Most piercers usually give a heads up so you can brace yourself, and since that did not happen, the whole moment felt a lot more intense than it needed to be. The piercing itself turned out fine, but the lack of communication made it a rough experience.