I went to Andrew Vargas for some tattoos - he was very professional, accommodating, friendly, and…read morevery good with his ATTENTION TO DETAIL. I am very stoked with my new tattoos and impressed with how they came out! I hope to continue to get more tattoos by Andrew. I highly recommend him!!!

I'm giving two stars because truly one of the tattoos I got here was absoloutely amazing, and…read moreeverything I could of dreamed of. But it went south from there. I did need to cancel my original appointment early the morning a day prior due to being ill with GG, and I was informed I would need to place another deposit. I agreed and specifically asked whether that additional deposit would apply toward the tattoo, and I was told that it would. When I arrived for the rescheduled appointment, I was told it did not apply and that this had been communicated via text. After reviewing the messages, I did not see that clarification reflected. I did not argue because I respected her and complied. I also want to note that I was not made aware of any written shop policy regarding deposits in this situation. Based on the wording of the conversation, it came across that the additional deposit was for accountability due to the late cancellation, rather than that the original deposit would no longer count toward the tattoo. It's also worth mentioning that policy isn't anywhere nor was communicated to me. During the session, the artist stopped partway through because she wasn't feeling well, which I completely understand and respect. However, once the tattoo healed (it has now been over a month), I noticed visible shakiness in the linework, inconsistent line weight, and areas of blowout that were not apparent initially. I want to be clear that I genuinely love the tattoo concept itself, my concern is specifically with the execution. I paid a significant amount for the piece, and while I am not seeking a refund, as nice as that'd be, I was disappointed by the technical quality of the finished linework. Especially receiving a tattoo from this artist before and it being absoloutely amazing. So trust was broken there as well. As it healed I didn't really notice at first how poorly done it was. So later, when I reached out to book my next tattoo, I did not receive a response and noticed I was blocked from viewing the artist's stories, which made the lack of communication feel exclusionary and unprofessional. My intention in this review isn't to place blame, but to ask for acknowledgment. I value transparency, especially with permanent work. I paid quite a bit for very very poorly done healed work. It ended up being over $250+.

Hana is amazing, an incredibly talented artist and I loved my time experience with her! I'm so…read morehappy with the work she did, and I went back the next week to get another piece from her. She is very communicative during pre-appointment, and easy to work with. Her shop is clean, peaceful, and comfortable. Hana's attention to detail is excellent, and she brought out the best from the picture of my late boy Gunner, with amazing realism. I'm so glad he will always be with me just as I remember him best. Her design of my lemons and daughter's name captured just what I imagined, and she executed it perfectly. Nothing but the best to say about Hana, I'll be back soon - THANK YOU!!

Hana was amazing. Friendly, the shop is super clean and calming - she worked with me over many…read moremonths to get the final decision on what I wanted. This tattoo was of my late dogs final imprint from the ER and she meant the world to me. She used to 'boop' me on my forearm when she wanted me to get up, so that's where we placed it. Getting her muzzle as a tattoo was very emotional for me although I tried to hide it - Hana did an amazing job portraying her.

Wow I barely felt it! Miguel is so gently and patient! He didn't make me feel bad for little tweaks…read morehere and there to get exactly what I wanted! We were able to call in from Disneyland and walk over. So easy! Highly recommended!

Danny Mac one of the best in the shop. Always tags me w/ the fine lines and shading…read more Love him!

I had an appointment the other day and I cannot begin to describe how much of a wonderful…read moreexperience I had ! I've already gotten so many compliments and not only did my tattoo come out amazing but the experience itself was the best. Super comfortable and good vibes overall I always recommend Alex to my friends & family.

My cat of seventeen years recently passed away earlier this year. I wanted to get a memorial tattoo…read moreto help remind me that he is still with me. I haven't had a tattoo in twenty years. I was nervous I would be able to find someone able to capture the love I had for my cat. Charlot made it happen. It was better than I could ever imagine. From the get go, she responded quickly and made sure she understood what I wanted. She puts so much thought and care throughout the whole process. She is genuine and has a heart of gold. Her studio is beautiful and inviting. She makes her you feel comfortable. Her work is absolutely amazing. My whole family is in awe of my tattoo and all say she really captured our cat. Thank you for the beautiful piece!

I found Charlot through instagram and knew IMMEDIATELY I had to get my next tattoo done by her! My…read morefirst reaction to seeing her work was "she is incredibly talented!", then I got to know her through messaging and now through our session, and I can confidently say she's everything you expect and more!!! Not only is she amazing at her art but she is also a genuinely great person with a heart of gold She captured everything I wanted in my floral wrap. It was even more beautiful than I imagined!! I learned she also paints (watercolor and oil) and you can truly tell through her work! I can't express enough how happy I am to have her art work tattooed on my arm. To say im obsessed with it is an understatement

***Update: The owner responded and stated that their comments about me having to lose weight may…read morehave been due to a language barrier and were intended to discuss anatomy and piercing placement. However, my boyfriend was present during the appointment and heard the conversation firsthand. The comments about me needing to lose weight were made at least 5 times, which is why they made me uncomfortable. I also found the owner's use of the term "extra flesh" in his public response to be unprofessional and reflective of the concerns raised in my original review. Never once did I mention "extra flesh" so you see they literally body shame even publicly. I stand by my experience. While my piercing healed well with the titanium jewelry I selected, the repeated comments about my body and the pressure I felt to purchase more expensive jewelry are the reasons I chose not to return. -------- I originally booked an appointment here because they operate by appointment only. However, I was surprised to learn that both appointments and deposits are cash only. In a time when most businesses accept cards, Apple Pay, and other digital payment methods, this felt unnecessarily inconvenient. During my visit, I decided to get my belly button pierced. Unfortunately, the experience left a negative impression. Throughout the appointment, the piercer an Asian lady repeatedly commented that I needed to lose weight. These remarks were unsolicited, unprofessional, and made me uncomfortable. For context, I am 5'3" and approximately 123 pounds. Regardless of anyone's size or personal fitness goals, customers should not have to listen to repeated comments about their body during a piercing appointment. I came in for a service, not for criticism about my appearance. After that experience, I decided I would not return. Another issue I had was the constant pressure to purchase more expensive jewelry. I specifically requested titanium jewelry because I had researched it beforehand and wanted an option that is commonly recommended for sensitive skin. Despite this, I felt repeatedly pushed toward more expensive alternatives and was told I would be more likely to experience problems if I chose titanium. In my case, that was not true. My piercing healed without infection, and I was happy with my choice. Six months later, once my piercing had fully healed, I wanted to upgrade my jewelry and visited Platinum Ink Tattoo & Piercing. The difference in customer service was night and day. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and professional. They answered my questions without judgment, made me feel comfortable, and provided a much more positive experience overall. I was also surprised to find that both their piercing services and jewelry were approximately half the price of what I had been quoted at Eddie's. On top of that, Platinum Ink accepts multiple forms of payment, including credit cards and Apple Pay, and they welcome walk-ins, making the entire process much more convenient. I cannot speak to the quality of the tattoo work here since I only received a piercing. However, based on my personal experience, I would choose Platinum Ink Tattoo & Piercing without hesitation. Customer service, professionalism, and making clients feel comfortable should be a priority, and unfortunately that was not my experience here.

If you are interested in dermals, this is the place to go. I got 4 back dermals (2 at a time a…read morecouple weeks apart) here bout a year ago and was kinda nervous, not sm about the pain, but that I wouldn't like the location or that one was higher or sumn like that cuz it's not an easy piercing to just redo. I love how they don't just eyeball it but actually measure and draw out lines to figure out placement. Loved how all of em came out. Despite my efforts to keep them happy, I've had two incidents since where i was genuinely concerned that the only solution would be to take it out cuz that's all i saw online. I was so relieved when eddie informed me it'd be possible to save it (not a guarantee tho) using an extension bar and thank goodness it worked cuz both are completely fine now. I doubt i would still have em if i went anywhere else bout the issues i had. He is always rly prompt with responding on ig which I rly appreciate, especially when I had concerns. I first came here to get my tragus and third lobe piercings, and as someone who's really particular bout things like placement and symmetry, I got reassurance seeing Ayan measure and line up the placement of my third lobe piercings. Seeing how in depth they do even lobe piercings, I was confident in coming here and only here for back dermals. Also as a heads up this place is cash only Highly recommend here for all piercing needs:)

I got a back piece from Maya at teeny tiny tattoos & had the best experience! She was very gentle &…read moremade sure I was comfortable! I highly recommend Maya teeny tiny tattoos. I definitely will be returning for my next tattoo!

Maya was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout my entire session, making sure I…read morefelt completely comfortable every step of the way. She took the time to ensure the tattoo was exactly the right size and that the phrase was perfectly placed, while also offering thoughtful recommendations. Her professionalism and care really stood out, and the experience exceeded my expectations. I'm so happy with my tattoo and would absolutely choose Teeny Tiny Tattoos again!

Hugo was super sweet! I didn't have the best experience getting my piercings done at Claire's as a…read morekid which is why I wanted to redo them as an adult. Hugo fixed the placements of my piercings and was really easy to be around. He shared some interesting stories to keep me distracted during the process. He was super clean. The moment I walked in, he gave me alcohol for my hands and properly cleaned and prepped my ears with iodine, etc. He wore a mask and changed out his gloves multiple times and reminded me to not touch my ears and how to sleep haha. He also went over aftercare and told me to come back in 2 weeks to check on the healing process which I think is amazing. You can tell he loves his work and he cares about his clients. Im stoked that I can wear earrings again Def recommend

The willingness to accomodate customers is top rate. My brother Hugo is a cool cat who really…read moreexcells at customer engagement. The tack he did on me is awesome and he also made some suggestions I accepted willingly. Great place for my first tack at age 67.