Let me set the scene: I am a 41-year-old stepmom of SEVEN (yes, seven, I did not stutter), and I walked in for a nostril re-piercing after my last brilliant idea -- shoving a larger hoop in there to lovingly irritate my very opinionated, cable-news-marathon-watching parents -- went... not great. So here I am. Older. Wiser. Slightly humbled. But still committed to my personal brand of "respectfully chaotic." Enter YOU. From the jump, you had the exact energy I needed: calm, unbothered, and clearly not fazed by women like me making questionable-but-symbolic jewelry decisions in midlife. You assessed the situation like a true professional -- no judgment, just a quiet understanding that sometimes we do things for the plot. You explained everything so clearly that even my brain -- which is usually juggling school schedules, grocery lists, and at least three minor household crises -- managed to fully absorb it. Honestly, that alone deserves five stars. And then... it was over. IMMEDIATELY. I have spent more time negotiating bedtime with children who are not even biologically mine than it took you to re-pierce my nose. Also, your vibe? Immaculate. Now I catch my reflection and think, "Ah yes. There she is. A woman who has survivedg blending a family of seven AND still makes mildly defiant jewelry choices." 10/10. Efficient, kind, and deeply supportive of my ongoing journey to be both responsible and just a little bit petty. If I'm back, it's either for another piercing... or because I tried something again at home. Either way, you'll understand. Thank you for restoring both my nose and my sense of chaotic balance. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Nose - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

my name is reef. loie gave me a tat when i was in dire need. he saved my life. for my birthday i got a tattoo gun and ive started tattooing myself. mr louie if u read this u my ig is: @grossstreeter. id love to learn from you. you are a legend. i will forever remember mr louies service and the parlor as the best first tattoo ever. thank you. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - my first tat: by louie the man the legend - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Louie is the best i have gotten 5 tattoos from him u want the best to tattooed u he the person to go him and tina and now there doing piercings read more

Came in to get matching ones with my youngest!! Chris has a soft but sure touch!! He's a very cool and super fun guy to be around. He's patient and so focused!! He took his time and made sure we were comfortable. His work is precise and beautiful. A very comfortable visit! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Koi fish yin and Yang - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

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had an appointment with chris for my first ever tattoo. he was excellent, was very thorough, and helped me be in a good headspace before something as nerve wrecking as a first tattoo. will be coming back for future pieces. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - tattoo chris did - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Called for a last minute walk-in for me and a friend one Saturday afternoon. Frankie.LA, who was actually guest spotting at the shop did my spontaneous rose piece. I actually had no idea what I wanted but he recommended a rose and drew something up for me -- totally exceeded my expectations with the shading and line work. Jake did my friend's tattoo and that came out really nice as well. Professional shop with great artists! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This review is specifically for Christina Harris. Other than my brother-in-law, she is the only other tattoo artist that I trust to put ink on my body. I haven't been to her for a while so this review is very much long overdue. Before her, I have gotten my tattoos done by male artists. I would only get small pieces done so I would only have to pay minimum. The first time I got a bigger piece, I went to a spot in Brea. This piece didn't require a lot, if at all, of shading or detailing. It was a silhouette of a tree. I felt that I was overcharged. I was also very naive too so maybe they thought that they could get more money out of me. I definitely didn't think that the finished product was worth the price. It looked like he took a stencil of a tree and sharpied inside of it. After that experience I didn't get a tattoo for a really long time. Long story short, a girl came into my workplace with a tattoo that I liked and asked who her artist was and she gave me Christina's card. After about a year, I was ready for my next tattoo. I had called the place on the card and they said she no longer worked there. I looked her name up on Yelp and her name came up at Autumn Moon and I've been her client ever since. She's done several of my tattoos and even fixed my tree to make it less shitty. Now I'm actually proud of it. She is fucking rad. She really gets my aesthetic and she's a fantastic artist. She really listens to what you want. She takes her time and has a soft hand. She's very genuine and she loves animals. Her paintings are awesome too. I will for sure be coming back to her whenever I am ready for another tattoo. Check her out @tinatattoo on Instagram! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Christina Harris @ Tip Top Tattoo Parlor in Fullerton, CA. - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Did a walk in a few weeks ago and Chris M was awesome. My design request was very simple but needed to be in the same spot on both wrists. He was patient as we had to readjust the stencil multiple times to get them perfectly even. They turned out exactly as I had imagined and I'm sure I'll be returning for more tiny tats in the future. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Great service, amazing work! Chris was very kind and knowledgeable! I love the art I received and look forward to getting more!!

Did the Friday the 13th deal and I am soooo happy with my tattoo!! Beautiful work, and my artist was great and super nice! Couldn't have asked for anything better! Definitely coming back for more! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Origami elephant tattoo for my Mom - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Louie Perez is the BEST!!! He is amazing because I can just tell him without pictures what I want and he gets it... then once I share a picture he is able to fine tune it. I have six tattoos now from Louie and will definitely be getting more. The vibe in the shop is fun and cool. He is super talented and I am so lucky to have his art on my arms. Check out his Instagram for a better pic but here's my latest read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

As soon as I walked in the owner Chris had an attitude. He was arrogant, smug, and he even rolled his eyes at me. After a few minutes of talking to him I walked out because I don't want a man like that tattooing my body. read more

I had gotten my tattoo Friday the thirteenth, the wait wasn't long due to the other shops nearby at a high rise in demand of discounted tattoos for the day, this area did not have as many options as the other but if you were willing to show up & present a piece they'd give you a reasonable price. The staff is friendly & attentive to you while you wait if anything but I really enjoyed my experience here. Haven't came on a regular day but once I do I'll give an update. Thumbs up! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Don't waste your time and money with Kirk, he lacks communication skills with simple inquiries.

I had such a great experience here. The shop had already come recommended to me, but it was such a wonderful experience I'd recommend to anyone. I got my first ever tattoo by Tina here and she was so amazing. I was extremely nervous and she made me feel so comfortable. She also did an incredible job. I cant wait to go back to her for all future tattoos. read more

Tina is the best! Loved her great positive attitude and how fast she did these two pieces!

I've been sitting on my first tattoo idea for a while and finally decided to get it today. I'd gone in to get a quote a couple weeks ago and since they'd been so helpful I went back there after first going to Illuminati Tattoo and being treated poorly at the door. I got a fair price (shop minimum of $80) and the artists in shop were very professional and friendly. The whole experience was only about 20min, from the moment I stepped in until leaving. The piece I got from Mikey Tay is clean and exactly what I wanted. They answered all my questions about after care. My fiancée was with me and after how well everything went she's thinking about getting her first there, too. I'd definitely recommend it. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Here she is, all healed up. It's a simple piece but I'm proud of it. Thanks again to Mikey Tay. - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Perfect spot to get your first tattoo.. And let me just say I've been wanting a tattoo since I was about 16.. I Turned 23 yesterday finally decided to go through with it schedule an appointment with the lovely Christina and she was so down to earth.. gave her a picture of what I wanted and shot some new ideas. Honestly I was amazed at how great the detail was. Very cool spot ! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Artists are skilled and place is clean. The environment is also Professional and nice.

Got my first tattoo here and what an amazing experience! I've been with other friends to get their tattoos and this shop definitely exceeded my expectations. All of the artists were friendly and from what I could tell their artwork looked really good. Louie takes the cake though. His artwork is one in a million. This was a very clean shop with a very nice and respectful staff. Should I be getting any tattoos in the future, I'll definitely keep this place in mind! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Amazing job done by Louie! - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

This little shop holds big talent. I got my tattoo done by Kirk, and he did such an amazing job, I cannot wait to go back for more. I am beyond impressed by his work. The shop artists are best known for traditional tattoos but have the talent to do other styles as well. They're all real friendly and down to earth. I recommend coming here for tattoos, you would not regret it. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Stunning tattoo by Kirk - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

I've been going to Tip Top for the past 3 years now, almost since it opened in Fullerton. I've meet and made some good talented friends in these few years. It's the reason I keep going back because of their service and art skills that the team has to get the job done right and professionally. A lot of my tattoos have been done there and I would definitely recommend anyone that want's to get a tattoo to go there. For a small shop, they are full of great talent! Let them know I sent you read more

Tip Top is hands down one of the best shops I've had the pleasure of going in to. My best friend and I wanted to get vacation tattoos so we called Dre a couple days before, and he set everything up immediately! I was tattooed by Kirk, and he was WONDERFUL! I couldn't have picked a more passionate artist to put something on my body forever. I'll always come back when I'm in California. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Love it!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

A great place to get American Traditional Tattoos. I've gotten several tattoos here from Kirk Fagan and am always impressed by the quality. The shop has a clean feel to it and the guys there are more than welcoming. If your looking for a place to get great American Tattoos with down to earth artists I suggest giving this place a try. read more

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Awesome shop. I walked in off the street and Mike took care of me. Very nice staff and Mike did an amazing job! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here on a referral by a friend who had Christina tattoo him. It was a blended bear with pine trees and I knew I wanted something like a snow mountain with pine trees and a snowboard theme. We started off with a consult to give her ideas of what I wanted and I gave her a few pictures which she liked. I wanted something that was a collaboration but really the artist's own "original" so that it would be unique. This was my first tattoo and I wanted it to go perfectly (I spent years contemplating and months deciding on the design ideas). Christina has an enthusiasm that instilled confidence that I picked someone who wasn't just going to "mail in" what would be a permanent part of my body. We spent a little time back and forth on emails and when I came in for my scheduled appointment she had something prepared for me... Which I loved. When she put the stencil on, I felt like I had to rely on her and was happy with the location. She then decided to move it up higher on my bicep and when she did, I agreed that it was much better. This seems like a small thing, but it let me know this was an artist who took pride in each tattoo and strove to make it the best possible. The shop is clean and they have a family atmosphere between the artists and assistants. It's a clean operation (I watched the sanitation procedures) which made me feel good. Christina has a great personality and is a very talented artist. The other people and the banter made the time go by fast. I was fortunate that the painful bicep area wasn't really painful. I attribute at least half of that to Christina's "touch." As I watched two other artists (one was in his last week) I felt like this was a parlor with very talented artists which I could recommend to anyone who could pick their artist based on the preferred style. I'll be posting the photo once it heals (it's already on my Instagram). The detail in the snowboard bindings continues to make me smile). I've had many compliments (except for those friends who made fun of me for getting a tattoo at all). Best experience for a newcomer....unless you're a sorority girl who doesn't know what she wants. ;-) #insidejoke #had-to-be-there read more

Louis is genius (which may not be the right word but all others sounded gushy). Not only is he a rare artist with a steady hand and unmatched skill - but he seems to get into the head of his client (me) and the result is more than I could have imagined. I thank him for the fabulous conversation that ran from medieval history to pop music and culture of the 70's. And I thank him for getting what it meant to me. I'll be back. read more

I've been coming here for a year now and have received five tattoos from Kirk. My latest one was the biggest I've gotten so far and it came out amazing. I would recommend anyone to this parlor! And I can't wait to go back! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

When making any decision, I tend to go with how I feel about something. A few months back, I began searching for the right tattoo shop to get my first tattoo. I based this decision off the artists' work AND how comfortable and welcomed I felt when I first walked through the doors. I then decided that Tip Top was the place to go. Fast forward a few months later, to this weekend, and I finally set up an appointment and was tattooed by Mikey. His confidence in his work helped me feel more at ease with getting my first tattoo. His artwork is amazing and his attention to detail was more than I expected. I am so in love with what he created! I will be back for more :) Thank you so much, Mikey, for my first, and very beautiful, tattoo! read more

Let me just cut to the chase. Go here. Get tattooed by Mikey or Kirk (both tattooers I've gone to many many times) or Dre (who's work speaks for itself). These guys know American Traditional tattooing like the back of their hand and are guaranteed to give you a tattoo that you'll be stoked on and be able to wear proudly. read more

Awesome energy and great artists! They produce really cool original work based on the ideas you bring to them. Solid people. Solid work. Solid prices. I'd definitely recommend this shop! read more

Tip top tattoo parlor is a local shop in the heart of downtown Fullerton. The shop is quaint and full of personality. The guys that work there are super talented and friendly. I've been getting work done done by the owner Dre Perales for years. When you connect with your artist you will always stay loyal. For any of you that are looking to get some nice clean traditional work done stop on in and I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Always nice clean work by Dre Perales! - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

This is a little tattoo shop in Fullerton and by far the best one. The guys are super cool, welcoming, and amazingly talented. Iv been tattooed by Kirk 4 times now and I'm always blown away by his work. I would recommend this shop to anyone, nothing but the highest quality of work from these guys! Bright and bold will hold. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo done by Kirk - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Got tattooed by Dre. Best traditional tattoo I've gotten! Place super clean, I will be back! read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo by Dre. Thank you Tip Top. - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Tip Top Tattoo is THE place in Fullerton to Get Tattoo'd, located in downtown Fullerton and full of talented artists. Dre Perales, Mike Taylor, and Kirk Fagan know what they are doing, and are prepared for anything. Mike has done both my arm sleeves, and Kirk most of my legs, and both of them are extremely professional and skilled at giving you exactly what you want, and having it be incomparable Bright and Bold Tattoo work. Whether you are looking to get a quick walk in tattoo, or get whole limbs done, if you are looking to get tattoo'd, look no more, go to Tip Top Tattoo Parlor. read more

Tip Top Tattoo Parlor - Bright and Bold Eagle designed and tattoo'd by Mike Taylor - Tattoo Near Me - Fullerton, California

Everyone is incredibly nice and talented. I had a wonderful experience with Mikey and I would highly recommend coming here for a tattoo.

The Tip Top brand means quality. I got a nice traditional American piece by Dre Perales. Very pleased with the work and design. Staff is super friendly and professional. These guys aren't rockstar tattooer either. They will custom draw the piece until you are happy with it. I'm glad Tip Top has taken over this old tattoo spot read more

Not only is this place Tip Top, but it's Top Notch. I've been getting tattoos from Dre Perales for 10+ years, and Tip Top Tattoo Parlor is the real deal. Clean, Friendly, and always keeping it classy. Downright bad ass place to get your first of many tattoos. I've been to a few tattoo parlors where they made you feel like you were stupid for asking questions. Not this place, I highly recommend it to family, and friends. Best work in town. read more

Had a really great experience with Christina today. She does great work and has a great vibe!

This place truly has everything a great tattoo shop should have: great ownership, top class tattooers and a clean/sterile environment. Plus it's located in the heart of Downtown Fullerton which offers its own perks. I've had the pleasure of being tattooed by both Mikey Tay and Kirk and have nothing but good things to say about them. They know their craft and have the knowledge to take your idea and bring it to the next level. While I have not got tattooed by Dre, the owner, his work speaks for itself. You really can't go wrong with any of the tattooers here. If you are looking to get work done by experienced and quality tattooers in a fun and sterile environment then you owe it to yourself to check this place out. read more