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    Southbay Tattoo & Piercing

    4.2 (125 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Arms ink  by DAIN
    Fernanda A.

    DAIN has been my tattoo artist for 6 years now ! He never disappoints! He is very professional, his consultations are the best he listens to what you want and makes it come to life ! I'm very picky with my art work and trust me when I tell you I'm not going to another artist , he is super talented and a great guy ! 100% recommend !

    Coverup by Luis
    Aimee B.

    I had a sternum tattoo done at a different shop that I despised. I spent months looking for an artist to do a coverup. I found Luis on instagram (gratefulartist), and decided to book a consultation. He helped me figure out my best options for a coverup, as well as the placement because that was off too. Luis made me feel very comfortable. The tattoo is better than I ever imagined. I hated looking at my old tattoo and now I'm in love. I loved it so much that I made another appointment to touch up all my old tattoos with him. I would recommend Luis to anyone looking for a cover up or a new tattoo.

    Dog paw tattoo
    Josefina A.

    My sister and I came in to get our first tattoo. We didn't have appointments and were attended quickly by Luis. My sister and I were looking to get dog paws on our foot in remembrance of our dog. Luis was very helpful and printed out different sizes for us to decide which one to proceed with. He's a very chill guy and easy to talk to. Luis made us feel really comfortable throughout the whole process. I was very happy with the tattoo. I highly recommend going to him!!!! Definitely will go back to him for another tattoo.

    Tattoo
    Yessy C.

    I recently moved to California and was looking to get a new tattoo done. I came across Luis's Instagram page @gratefulartist and really was impressed by his work. The tattoo shop was really easy to find and there was free parking -making my trip experience hassle free. (Especially for me since I don't know the area very well yet.) The shop is very clean and the atmosphere is very laid back and friendly. They play music in the background at a decent level where you can still have a conversation and not shout. I brought in a tattoo idea that I found online and Luis was able to help me modify a bit to make it my own. He's very down to earth,and you can tell he takes pride in his work. He's super easy to talk to(and I'm very introverted) that you can almost tune out the pain of the needle. My tattoo turned out great and it's exactly what i wanted. Very beautiful work! This is my third tattoo but Luis still went over the after care instructions so it heals properly which was great for me because I always forget what to do after. Overall would recommend if you're looking to get your first tattoo or your hundredth!

    Infected eye of Horus tattoo I got April 13, 2018 (Friday the 13th)
    Kerrie H.

    The 2 stars are for the friendly environment they provide. I came here for the Friday the 13th tattoo deal. I was really excited when I got a number and then moments later they were turning everyone away. I waited 2 hours and when my number was finally called I filled out the form and was ready to get my tattoo. I sat on the table and the artist talked to me about placement and was knowledgeable about the best place for my tattoo. I noticed that he didn't wipe my leg down with an alcohol pad or even shave my ankle. I should have been wary when I didn't see him open up new needles either. After he finished he told me to keep it covered for 2 hours. This was my 11th tattoo so I know how important it is to listen to the artist. I listened to him and took care of it like it took care of all my other tattoos My tattoo was still red 3 days after I got it. It worried me because none of my other tattoos looked like this (ribs, foot, wrist, arm, back, behind the ear, thigh) but I figured since it was my ankle this was different. It's been almost a week and it began to ooze. I went to urgent care right away and they told me it was infected. So I got an infected tattoo here.

    Tattoo done by Luis @ Southbay Tattoo
    Carolyn L.

    Luis did my memorial tattoo for my dad. It is my favorite tattoo on my body. Luis is very professional and makes sure you are comfortable during the tattooing process. 100% would go to him for future work.

    Dragon
    Mirielly I.

    I've been tattooed by "gratefulartist" also known as Luis, three times. The dragon was my latest one which I got on my birthday. As always he envisioned my idea and made it come to life with this beautiful dragon tattoo that represents the year I was born in. His work is impeccable and I am always more than happy with the results. He truly gets to know his clients and makes them feel comfortable and just makes the whole process so much easier. I will definitely stick with him as my artist and I really do recommend him if you're looking forward to get something done!

    Jessica M.

    I've always been iffy about going to another tattoo artist, but let me tell you. I've had this tattoo planned in my head for several months and i had trouble picturing how I wanted it. I found Luis IG (@gratefulartist) and I scrolled through his work, and loved it. I sent Luis a message and explained to him what i wanted and how i want it. I went in and he brought up some amazing ideas. Let me tell you, the ideas he came up with was a lot better than what i had in mind. His work is amazing, he took hi time and created a beautiful peace of art. I highly recommended him.

    Hufflepuff Themed Tattoo by Luis
    Jennifer D.

    I got matching tattoos with my sister yesterday which were done by Luis. I absolutely love it, they came out amazing! Luis was very patient, took his time, and answered all of our questions. I highly recommend him and will be back this year for him to cover up an old tattoo I have.

    Angie M.

    A friend referred me to Luis and im so happy I decided to go with him. I went in with my sister to get matching tattoos and they look great and his lines are amazing. He made sure we were comfortable and answered all our questions. I will for sure be back because of him!

    Silvia M.

    This is an awesome place everyone in there is very nice. They made me feel welcome. I came here to get two tattoos, I had an appointment with Alex, he was very funny and he made me feel really comfortable. He made sure that my tattoos was exactly how I wanted them. My cross came out really good as well as my heart with a paw print in memory of my dog. His art work is amazing, He knew what he was doing and he was very sanitary with everything. I highly recommend this shop.

    Morgan K.

    Always love getting tattooed by my favorite artist Luis. I live pretty far away but I come back every time for this guy and the shop. It's super clean and all the guys there are super chill.

    Lauren W.

    I recently got a heart rose tattoo done by Luis, it was a not only a cover up for a hideous little tattoo but also a very special memorial tattoo for my late Grandmother. He was so attentive and professional. I just went back for a touch up and my tattoo looks and feels amazing. I can't wait to come back and get more tattoos from Luis!

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    Big shout out to Luis Islas (@gratefulartist) for helping me get color on my tattoo that many said they couldn't do.

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    Had a last minute appointment with Mason! He was amazing,…read moredid exactly what I asked for, very accommodating & was able to book me in the same day. Super nice, clean working area. Made both of my ideas come to life & permanently on my skin!!! Definitely recommend! Book an appointment ASAP.

    I had been searching for a new tattoo artist since I hadn't gotten any ink since 2018. I was…read moreinitially referred to someone who does great work, but to my surprise (and not my wallet's!), he was charging over $700 for what I was looking to get done. So I turned to Yelp -- which definitely came in handy as an Elite member -- and that's how I found Mason. From the very beginning, the communication was easy and comfortable. He listened to my preferences, understood that it had been years since my last tattoo, and made sure I felt at ease the entire time. Not once did I feel uncomfortable. Mason not only has a light hand (which I truly appreciated!), but he also went the extra mile and even played my song music request during the session lol. I was able to capture a few photos and videos, and overall the experience was just great. We've completed session one and have one more session to go -- and I'm already looking forward to it. Mason, thank you for your easy communication, professionalism, and the comfort you provide. You rock, and you'll definitely be my artist moving forward!

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    4.1(158 reviews)
    2.2 miHarbor City
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    I came in late night after my kid had ripped my nose pin out. I could not get it back in place…read moremyself and a nameless couple of dudes invited me in. My 9 month old piercing was closing fast and would have been a goner had they not slammed a needle in and chased that bit through! I left without a tear, they cleaned me up and said no charge, but of course I bought some jewelry to say thanks. And after all that, the sweet pea gave my old ass advice, just like a professional should. What a great experience.

    I should have read the reviews before coming here, but I accidentally pulled out my nose ring and…read moreneeded a quick replacement. I asked for a snug hoop, but unfortunately, the one I was given doesn't fit properly and doesn't fully close, which has ended up irritating my piercing even more. I was charged $40 plus a $10 service fee for using Zelle, totaling $50 for a piece of jewelry that isn't functional. I take responsibility for not speaking up in the moment--that's on me--but it's still frustrating to have to spend more money to fix the issue. Sharing this so others won't waste their $$ Update: went back to where I got my nose pierced. The piercer asked me how the f do I walk out of a shop with a piece of jewelry like that, how is that ok? It's not, I got swindled. Just for reference, I ended up paying $20 at the original spot for a fitted hoop.

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