I came in to the shop to get matching tats with my fiance, ended up not being able to get it. However Jay came through with a sick tattoo after all. Dude was very detailed and ensured I got the proper fill. Previous artist left spots, but jay was on the nose. Great dude and highly recommend his work. The next time I'm in area even if it means travel, I'm seeing Jay. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Trafalgar Law Jolly roger - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Vaughn hooked it up. 2nd time with union electric. Perfect job. Thx again! Smooth session, very engaging and time just flew by. Great experience overall. read more

This review is overdue. But I need to spread the word about this place. But specifically shouting out to Germ. He does my husband and my tats. He's very careful with detail, and he won't start until you are entirely comfortable with the stencil he puts on you. Germ is truly an artist and can really get down. He was able to give me exactly what I wanted. I'm ALWAYS getting compliments on my tattoos. I'm looking forward to getting another tattoo from him next year. If you are searching for a new tattoo artist, please check our Germ at Union Electric Tattoo. read more

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Found this place close to out aribnb and they took walk ins! German did an awesome job on my friends tattoo. Unfortunately mine is a little sloppy and the lines are crooked and bleeding and I'm not sure of the artists name. Place was nice I just got the wrong artist disappointed and will probably have to pay to have this removed now. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Best tattoo shop ever. Very welcoming, creative ideas, and willing to accommodate your personal ideas and thoughts. Clean lines, fast work, and lots of pride in their work. My family has had many tattoos from here and I was lucky to get my first. read more

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Got tatted by German for a small tattoo about a month ago and had to come back for another one. He's super precise when it comes to detail and making sure you get what you want. Beautiful line work as well and super chill guy. Will definitely be coming back for all my future tattoos, 10/10 recommend! read more

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If you're around the area and happen to want a tattoo, this is the place to go! Environment was very comfortable, German was very professional and i will definitely be back^ read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Service was great! I wish I got the name of the guy who did my tattoo. Great prices! It was my first tattoo and I can't wait to come back! read more

Union Electric Tattoo - First tattoo the staff did a great job calming me down bc I was nervous great prices! I'm definitely coming back! - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Just wanted to take a Moment to shout out Angelina for being so nice to me yesterday and very helpful. I called asking if they can fix my tongue ring because it has fallen out and she informed me that i called the right place and that she was actually the jeweler and she'll be able to help me as a walk in. i was very pleased and came in about 10 minutes later. parking was okay. right next to a liquor store with a group of men standing around so as a women i was kinda nervous but overall the appearance of the shop i loved. i was actually on the phone with my mom and mentioned i like how it says on the door they open at "12ish" . i thought that was too funny. I was greeted when i came inside and informed angelina I'm who called on the phone. she assisted me with my piercing in like 30 secs literally. it's a surface piercing so it comes out pretty often and I've been to plenty of shops across la county to get it replaced or put back on and usually they charge a fee. When i asked how much it was she told me i didn't have to pay her. i said "what?? no" this is the first shop I've even been to where i coulda just basically got free service and i even tho it was so easy for her i just appreciated that she also gave me information i didn't even know about my piercing and gave me a card as well with her info. I will be back and greatly appreciate it! read more

Joshua gave me my first tattoo today! I was extremely nervous because I'm uncomfortable around needles but it was amazing. It's in honor of my mom who passed away March 1st of this year. I love it so much. My twin sister also got a tattoo from another guy that came in and he did an amazing job on her tattoo too. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Amazing work by Jason from his flash sheet. Definitely recommend this shop for anybody in the area. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

This is the place where I got my best tattoo so far. I came in to get my sons name and retouch another tat. And the service was awesome. I will definitely come here again. My tattoo artist was josh. He vocally walked through the process what he's going to do and did himself a stencil to put on me. He triple checked everything, and asked if it looked good before starting. At first it was a little painful but somehow the pain went away and all I felt was a vibration on my chest. read more

Clean, friendly environment. They are very professional and their work is amazing. So many great artist woke her I definitely recommend.

Went in as a walk-in was greeted and helped as Soon as I walked in. Hour and half later walked out with a perfect piece . Small wrist tat that means the world to me. Shop is super clean. Just wish I lived closer to have more work done there ! read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Steve Cikos is proper at free hand, tattoos came out great. He's been tattooing me for the past couple years. I for sure would recommend!

Awesome customer service! Big 5 did my tattoo and he was super fast and did a phenomenal job! Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! Also have great prices! read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

The tattoo artist did a great job, but the price was a bit unjustified. Was quoted $150 an hour and when we arrived for our appointment between the printing of our images and three entire process we weren't even there for an hour and got charged $400. Not sure if that is justified. read more

Called in advance to make sure they had time to do one simple letter and they said yes , but as soon as i walked in they said they had no time at all. I recommend going to forever dead tattoo just right around the corner read more

Great place to visit Big 5 always does awesome work real good penmanship. Prices are always fair shop is always clean. All the artists there are really skilled as u can tell when you see there work.. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Big 5 working.. - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

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After getting my first tattoo by GERMAN, I INSTANTLY knew he'd always be the same person I go to for any future tattoos. I 100% recommend ! read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

My nephew had some art done by big 5 that I liked. So I decided I wanted to get myself a piece I called in spoke with big5 and I came in and we drew up my idea. It was exactly what I wanted. We scheduled time a couple days later. I came in and basically before I knew it I was done. Almost no pain really and the design healed up great about a week or so later like big5 said. Price was fair and it was pleasure chatting with him as he tattooed my arm. I look forward to returning to union Electric Tattoo to get another tattoo from big5. Great experience for my first tattoo. Thanks very much. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

A hole in the wall tattoo chop, in the heart of the Harbor. Great Artists, and great atmosphere. I had a small tattoo done by the main artist Big 5 and it's great, I love it! Great work, and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg! I loved the place so much I came back to get a rib piece and had Jim Sylvia do it. His work is amazing!! His color work is great! 4 hours, and only a 5 minute break in between later, I had a beautiful rib piece for $400 you can't beat that! He made me feel super comfortable, being a female having a man work on your ribs for 4 hours may be uncomfortable, but he is a sweetheart! My husband will be getting work done here, he loves my rib piece! I highly recommend this place! It's a great tattoo shop & Artist's that I will always recommend! Thank you Jim & Big 5!! Union Electric Rocks! :] read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Carlos Canales is the man! That homie can throw down some ink. I came in with an a idea and Carlos exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend the shop for tattoos and piercing (by Joey). A very clean shop and everyone there has the talent to ink!!! read more

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I've not only had the pleasure of having my sleeve done here, but I had my beautiful chest piece done at this spot, as well.

Your in good hands when you go into Union Electric Tattoo, and get tatted up with Mike Pyro! Yelp, you have let me down with hair, nails and plenty of eateries but when it comes to tattoos... yes Union Electric and Mike Pyro will not let you down. My sister was having a mid life crisis and was going through a rough divorce, after 15 years of misery, x2 tweenies and a scar deep and rough to match on her lower abdomen, she decided she wanted a makeover! Firstly, she decided to cover the ugly c-section scar with a tattoo. We yelped, and yelped and yelped until we finally chose Mike Pyro at Union Electric Tattoo. I called to make an appointment with him but the person said he was not in but gave me his cell and to text him.. Which I preferred anyways. Mike texted right away and I happily booked a spot by paying a deposit through PayPal. When we got to the location, we knew we were not in Kansas Anymore! ... A bit sketchy part of Gardena but found parking directly across the road. Mike was easy going and very professional and put my sister at ease. My sister showed him a picture of what she wanted and he said No Worries.. easy! (: While my sister was getting situated... I noticed the store is an open room with no privacy partitions so you can hear other workers and their conversations. I heard the owner telling the other coworkers he took his daughter the night before to a K-POP Concert and paid $350 a pop! I would have paid $350 just to see this grown stalky bald man, tatted from head to toe going to a K-Pop Concert with his 10 year old daughter! After my sister was done with her tattoo, she was sooooo freakn happy with the results, she gave him a nice tip! She was smiling from ear to ear! Mike's art work is beautiful, accurate and his shading is spot on! Unfortunately my sister is a little shy to show the tattoo because of the area it's situated. But, I can tell you with certainty that you will be happy with Mike's artistry! read more

Got my first ink done by Big5. I was nervous at firs but big5 did a great job with my tattoo. Great shop, clean and friendly artist. I will definitely be back here to get more ink. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Done by Big5. - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Ink by Pedro... It came out better than anticipated, love my new tattoo... thanks Pedro! read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Ink by Pedro... It came out better than anticipated, love my new tattoo... thanks Pedro! - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Went as a walk-in was attended quickly .. everyone there was kool ,good prices and great work .. my tattoo was done by josh I'm 100% satisfied read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

The guys and ladies at Union Electric Tattoo shop were so awesome!!! They welcomed my friend and I in with open arms and were very patient with us when we couldn't decide what we wanted. Megumi, another tattoo artist from Japan seemed to lose her patience quickly with my friend though, and expressed it by slamming her tools down and speaking to herself in Japanese under her breath. Her attitude made me feel uncomfortable, but my friend took it in stride. Overall, our experience here has been a good one. If you want a really great tattoo with letters, see Dominick, he will hook you up!!! read more

I came in on Thursday (5/27/10) to get a tattoo. I knew more or less what I wanted but I didn't bring anything with me. I described it to Chuck and he told me to wait about 20 mins. He came back with a design that was perfect. 5 Minutes later I was in the chair. Chuck did an excellent job! And, in no time at all! I was seriously done in under 30 minutes. The tatt looks great and I will be coming back here again for my next piece. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Done by Chuck! 5-27-10 - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Ask for Josh.. you're welcome. He truly is a great artist. Will not be disappointed he pays close attention to detail. Will always give you great perspective on what will work visually on a tattoo, to get something that looks amazing on your skin. read more

Big 5 never disappoints. Another amazing job and great time at the shop. Everyone is super friendly and makes the hours feel like mints.. anyone looking for a great tattoo. Union electric is the shop to go.. all the artis at the shop are at the top of their game.. Pedro did a great job on my wife's tattoo. Super thin straight lines. .. keep up the great work guys and I'll be coming back real soon read more

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Big 5 is a great person I would recommend getting a tattoo by him or any of his tattoo artist that work at either union electric tattoo or lovesick tattoo in Hermosa Beach. read more

This shop is legit.. Nice environment. Good vibes, nice and private so you never feel like 100 people are watching you get tattooed like some other shops. I've only gotten work done from Jon Daniel but he always kills it and is a super nice dude. Highly recommended! read more

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Big 5 is an amazing artist. He does quality work every time... He is the only tattoo artist I will use. read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Gettin work done by Big 5.. - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been to many tattoo artists in the last 25 years, Out of my tattoo experiences BIG5 has been the most professional, sanitary, efficient, and talented tattoo artists I've ever had. This guy is a one of a kind. If you didn't know, he is one of the best in the business., Do yourself a favor and get one from him. read more

I have a few pieces done by Big 5. I won't go anywhere else. The guy is nice, suggestive, easy to talk to and a great artist. He has a light touch and his color stays. 5 is a true professional and can do any style. His prices are fair and his shop's real cool. You won't regret going to him. read more

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My husband and I had our tattoos done by Mike"Pyro" he has amazing talent! Fritz and Mike kept a conversation going and talking through the process so you wouldn't think about the pain... have to say it was smooth! I would definitely be coming back for more and also recommend to anyone looking for a tattoo shop! Thank you Pyro! #notthatbig read more

Union Electric Tattoo - My tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

This is my first yelp review but this place deserves it! I got my first tattoo and I was extremely nervous and I had a billion questions but Monkey (Marco) helped my brother and I through all of it. He was professional, kind, and super patient with us! I recommend him and this place 100% read more

Union Electric Tattoo - Coptic Cross - Tattoo Near Me - Gardena, California

Big 5 is the best!!!! I wouldn't go to anyone else to get a tattoo! I have followed 5 to every shop he has ever had. Can't wait to get another piece done by him at his newest shop. And if he hires someone to work for him, they must be legit too! 5 should go on Ink Masters because he would win for sure!! read more

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