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.

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.

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.

I've gotten all of my tattoos done here, leaving satisfied every time. All the artists are so…read moretalented! Highly recommend

Got my third lobe and helix pierced by James! Loved the…read moreatmosphere and the cleanliness of the entire place. Dalton greeted me at the front and was very nice with answering my questions and even recommended a piece of jewelry for me because I couldn't decide. Been saving up to get a tattoo consultation and excited to see the flash coming up for valentine's day! The flashes are always very cool. James even check on me 6 months later to make sure my piercings were doing well. Never had such a positive experience even half a year later! Made me feel taken care of. Thank you Emerald! You guys are the best!

My best friend and I decided way back in July that we wanted to get matching tattoos for our…read more30-year friendiversary. But of course, life got busy and we never set a date. Fast forward to Christmas Eve, I text her and said, "Let's go the day after Christmas. No excuses." I searched for a tattoo shop with good reviews and found Lucky Buddha Tattoo. Since it was Christmas Eve night, I couldn't get ahold of anyone (understandably), so we decided to just try our luck the next day. The shop is located off San Juan and Madison, which can be a busy area, but there's parking right out front... huge win. When we walked in, we were greeted by their apprentice, Sophia, who was incredibly sweet and welcoming. We explained what we wanted and hoped we could get it done that day. Our original idea was to place the tattoo on the palm area, but Sophia was very transparent about how ink usually doesn't hold well there. She suggested an alternative placement that still worked perfectly with our vision. After discussing the price, we decided to go for it. Luckily, she had availability right then and there. She was so patient, making every tweak and edit we asked for without hesitation or attitude Absolute gem. While she was designing, we hung out up front and got some unexpected puppy therapy! their sweet pit bull wandered over and decided my friend was her chosen human. She jumped right into her lap and chilled, which was especially adorable since my friend is normally scared of big dogs. Instant icebreaker. The entire vibe of the shop was warm, friendly, and chill. The owner even came out and chatted with us for a bit, which just added to the good energy. Once we finalized the design, Sophia got to work. She had a gentle hand, and each tattoo only took about 20 minutes. We walked out beyond happy. the tattoos came out perfect, and the experience was even better. Thank you Sophia, for your awesome work! I'll definitely be coming back for my next one.

I absolutely adore my tattoo from my artist (Ashley). She did such a wonderful job and I recommend…read moreif you ever need a tattoo to go try out Lucky BuddhaTattoo the facility is very clean very welcoming. Everyone is friendly and makes you feel at home. Great prices.

Good service and plenty of laid back people to talk too and very friendly staff if you need a…read moretattoo they will hook you up

Mikkie was Fantastic! Super friendly, helpful and accommodating. Got us in a same day appointment…read moreand was super professional the whole time. Super fair pricing, straight piercings, even through some tough scar tissue. VERY Happy with the new look wifey is rocking.... Mikkie is top notch and will be our go to for all future piercings. Also a COOL ass place, decor on point and a good safe, clean vibe all around. 5 stars EASY.

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

Pat is AMAZING not only an extremely talented artist but a very kind person! I will for sure be…read morereturning! Amazing vibes and great shop!

II absolutely love my tattoo and had an amazing experience here! The shop is spotless, and it's…read moreclear that the staff holds health and safety to the highest standard, which gave me great peace of mind. Scheduling an appointment was a breeze, and I appreciated that there wasn't a long wait. While some shops offer walk-ins, this place truly offers the cream of the crop when it comes to artists, so appointments are well worth it. Brandon did an incredible job with my ink! Not only is he a talented artist, but I also enjoyed the great conversation while he worked on my piece. The pricing was very reasonable--in fact, I expected to pay more for the quality I received, so that was a pleasant surprise! My silhouette of a husky turned out exactly how I envisioned, and I couldn't be happier. For my fellow Yelpers looking to get amazing work done, I highly recommend checking out this shop. Trust me, you won't regret it--go get your ink on! Thank you, Brandon, for the perfect tattoo and a fantastic experience!

I've had Carrie do my piercings for a couple years now and she's awesome!! she seen EXTREMELY…read moreeducated and had answer to all my questions which eases the pain and my worries so much. shes absolutely a pro and is always so fun to talk and is so so nice. I would recommend going there to get your piercings all of mine have healed nicely thanks to her advice and skills. Thank you Carrie!!!!

On my birthday, my daughter, her grandmother, and I walked into Fallen Angel yesterday to get…read morepiercing! Angelina has been here before, and she loved their choices on jewelery. It's also a lot closer than the other shop I was used to going to. Fallen Angel is a tattoo shop and the set up inside is gorgeous. I liked how the tattoo stations were set up facing the windows and the clients getting tattoos had movies playing for a nice distraction. There didn't seem like much room, but maybe it was (since I'm not the expert, lol). Everyone looked comfortable! We met Shannon! She walked out with gorgeous long purple & blue hair and a big smile. I instantly loved her personality! After introductions, she went to go sanitize the room so we could all get pierced. One by one and we watched each other all get pierced, Shannon took her time with each of us. We all did something different. My daughter got a floating halo, her grandmother got a flat, I think?? I got the conch. Right before Shannon pierced us, she offered to count down if we wanted. I needed a count down, lol! How funny is my daughter that as I decided on the conch, she whispers the word "ouch" to me before I was pierced, lol! Yeah it hurt, but it also felt great! Shannon was quick with it and handled my ear worth care. Shannon also explain to each of us the process of keeping it clean daily, a few times a day with saline. We all took it like Champs! I am super happy with mine! This is definitely my go-to shop to get pierced from now on!

his shop is amazing. The staff are truly next level--kind, helpful, talented, and always willing to…read morego the extra mile for their clients. The building itself has a really cool history, and the inside of the shop looks incredible. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride not only in the space, but in the team they've built. Eli Rushing was my artist, and he took me as a walk-in. I came in wanting to get my newborn son's footprints tattooed on each side of my Tree of Life. We bounced around a few ideas and landed on a design I was really excited about. Eli absolutely nailed it. We had great conversation throughout the session, and once it was done, I was genuinely blown away by the finished piece. On a whim, I also asked if he'd be willing to touch up some faded Hawaiian islands I have on my other arm, and he didn't hesitate. He was happy to do it, which I really appreciated. The pricing was very fair, and I tipped well because I felt he absolutely deserved it. That was fully my choice, just based on the quality of the work and the overall experience. Everyone coming through the shop was friendly, talkative, and welcoming. Even the shop hand stood out--she was constantly making sure the artists had what they needed and was great with customers. You can see why this place has won so many awards. The shop and the artists absolutely live up to that reputation. Thankfully I live less than a mile away, because I'll definitely be coming back for future work. Thanks Eli and thanks Honeymoon Tattoo for such a great experience!

first, I'm going to say Ross who works at this facility is an awesome tattoo artist. I took my…read moredaughter to see him and he gave her her first tattoo. I also have a friend who has received a few tattoos from him. He was fair, culturally appropriate, and made the experience enjoyable for all involved. I arrived to my session 15 minutes late (different artist) However, the tattoo artist did not pull me back until 45 minutes after my initial arrival time. The sketch he showed me the day before ended up being the final draft, when he put the stencil on me and of course I did not like it, I vocalized it, as I sat in the chair, thinking we'd have a conversation about changes... he began to reprimanded me like I was a child!!! I have six tattoos, I have never been more offended, walking into a place to work with a person. It's like he was trying to get a rise out of me (not who I am, sir) When I tried to approach it maturely (asking open-ended questionsand for clarity), he continued to make it inappropriate and uncomfortable (in front of others and attempting to adding colleagues to the discussion) using the excuse of "this is permanent, then I have a family to feed, and last you seem unsure" as his way out of doing the tattoo as opposed to just telling me he didn't wanna work with me. I felt embarrassed, vulnerable, rejected, and dismissed by this man... I have never cried at a tattoo parlor previously, and I will never be back to this one. He said that he was trying not to make my experience worse!!!!! While making it the worst experience I have ever had... he was culturally inappropriate, passive aggressive, and he was clearly offended by my dislike of the sketching he was using as a final draft to put on my arm. Even when I showed him another version of something that I wanted, he made a big deal out of it and then started talking about time. What an inconsiderate human... I even tried to leave him the deposit I put down for my tattoo because of his need to feed his family. Fortunately, they gave it back to me. This is my truth it is valid ... the end... how many black people do you see in the photos (many???) and when you are the owner asking people to be on your side of course they will they work with you dude. Be real