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    United By Ink Tattoo

    4.8 (83 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Tattoo by Jeff
    Leslie R.

    I've been to this shop a few times and have always had a great experience. Everyone there is always very friendly and helpful. Jeff is awesome. He does great work and is helpful when it comes to giving suggestions on tattoo placement and colors. I definitely recommend him especially if you are wanting a traditional tattoo. I always look forward to getting another tattoo by him.

    Ryan doing his thing!
    Bianca V.

    I highly recommend this shop! My go-to artist is Ryan. The way he takes pride in his work is everything someone can ask for from an artist. All the guys in the shop are also highly qualified Will definitely be coming back soon!

    Celine S.

    Last month I had the urge to get a tattoo I search all the local tattoo shops multiple times. United By Ink came up and I was drawn to them and was very impressed with there work. I went in and they were really nice! I showed them what I wanted and they just vibes back with me making suggestions with what would enhance the tattoo in ways I would have never thought of! I went with my gut and got my tattoo right there and then! Jerry was my artist he was very impressive a young newer artist, I was glad that he was multitasker because, I went by myself and needed someone to talk to! He had a very light hand and all the line work was incredible. His price was very reasonable and I can't wait to go get more work done by him!!!

    Rose I got from Ryan!
    Janielle G.

    First and foremost I want to start by saying that this is by far the largest and cleanest shop Ive been to in Socal. Theyve got a pool table, TVs, a spacious and clean bathroom, and most importantly; they have some of the most professional and personable artists Ive met! Every single one of them are so unique in their own styles, and provide good quality (custom) work. Theres an artist for american traditional, japanese traditional, realism, color realism, surrealism, portraits, you name it! All of their work is worth every single penny and i stand by that 100000000000% Let me also state that they have the most badass looking money frog out by the front (I always acknowledge the frog my dads soul is trapped in there i think). In conclusion, there hasnt been a day where I didnt enjoy my time at United by Ink. This seriously doesnt even scratch the surface of the surplus of emotions and opinions I have of this place but I will be sure to update you guys. Anyways, Im so excited to come back for my next tattoo! Anyone with me?! Lets get matching ones! Hahaha

    I got tattooed by Ryan and he was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place. The shop was super clean and it was very easy to get everything done.

    Kimberly W.

    Had my appointment with Pete Luna on 5.28.22 but when I arrived he was still finishing up a tattoo so I was sitting there waiting for over an hour. No deposit necessary on a Saturday as a new client. We discussed having a SIMPLE red rose tattoo done after my mothers passing, I noticed that after a two week healing process I discovered part of the stem was fading. When I called him back to discuss the situation he was very defensive like it was more my fault then his doing. He stating that red ink was a poor decision on my part that he suggested black ink, which was never discussed. When trying to rectify the issue he is now trying to overcharge me a set up fee to come in to fix the issue, but now with all the text messages going back-and-forth, I'm quite embarrassed and a little leery to go in now. Even though I gave him a 20% tip this is why I'm leery of helping out small contractors/Facebook business. When he should of just been cool about it and fixed the faded tattoo, he probably would of gotten his set up fee at the end of the day. Listen learned - stay with your tattoo guy and wait for him to return from vacation.

    Cris helped me choose the font for like twenty mins
    Sydney A.

    Cris was super chill and nice. He was very patient in helping me design my tattoo and trying out different fonts to make sure I chose the perfect one. It was my first tattoo ever so he made me feel super comfortable and the environment of the place is just really chill and everyone is helpful. Definitely recommend you come here and ask for Cris.

    Tattoo by @inkinryan on ig

    The most clean and professional shop I've seen. All the artists there are super friendly. They're always so attentive to what the the clients actually want. I had to the privilege to get tattooed by the owner of the shop, Ryan. He has such a light hand, amazing line work, and precision. He also gave me great products and advice on the aftercare. He reached out a couple of times after to ask how it healed, and if I was satisfied with the end result. That, I appreciated a lot. I get so many compliments on my tattoo, I love it. I'll definitely go back to Ryan always. I also recommend him to all my friends and family.

    Cactus by Justin! I love it!
    Cassandra H.

    My sister got a tattoo by Justin and I loved hers so I went in with the idea of a cactus tattoo. He has tons of premade stuff that's really great but also helped customize a couple of his drawings and I was really happy with what I got. He is super friendly and personable and a great artist. I'm glad my work is original, something I wanted and has Justin's unique style to it. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for clean work and reasonable prices. Remember you get what you pay for and Justin is very skilled.

    STAY LIT by Robyn ~~so cleeeeaaan, I love it~~
    Alanna A.

    I came here to get a tattoo by my girl, Robyn, and was not disappointed. Her work is clean AF and her blending too bomb, like YAAASS QWEEENN. She specialized in American traditional, Neotraditional and script but she's also super talented and could probably take care of you if you want something different. Make sure to check her out~~~ Everyone in the shop is friendly too; they have a pool table and the tunes goin so the environment is really chill. It's also very clean and everything they use is brand new. I definitely recommend coming here for your next tattoo!

    Love my tattoo! Came in for my appointment with Jesse and couldn't be happier. I loved the extra detail put into the piece.
    Nicole S.

    Came in for my appointment with Jesse to get this small cactus tattoo. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. He spent extra time adding small details which really made the piece "pop". I'm really excited to come back and add more to my arm in the future. Will def be back

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    Fast and efficient is what you're gonna get. Look for Ryan and he will take care of you! Thank you United By Ink Tattoo!!! Till next time

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    Ask the Community - United By Ink Tattoo

    Can a 16-year old get a tattoo with parent consent?

    Are there any Friday the 13th tattoo deals?

    Yes! There's about 5 artist at the shop and each have their tattoo deals and drawings, check it out!

    Is there a shop minimum for a tattoo? If so what is it? I wanted to get an very small and simple one but I know sometimes there's a minimum despite the size

    Yes our minimum is $80 black n gray and $100 for color

    Which artist would you say is the best at animated tattoos? My dad and I may want to get Studio Ghibli ones in the future.

    I would come in and ask for Jerry or Justin !

    Is there a minimum on tattoos?

    Yes our minimum is $80 for black n gray and $100 for color

    Greetings, I was how I set up an appointment to discuss tattoo ideas? I've never gotten one before, so I'm a bit nervous!

    To be honest you can call or walk in to set something up everyone goes through that nervous stage I know I was that way for my first few but the staff at that shop are all really nice and I'm sure you will find what your looking for

    Do you guys accept walk-ins?

    Yes we do

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    Review Highlights - United By Ink Tattoo

    Ryan who was my artist took his time and made sure I was happy with the vision I had and made sure it was the correct size and placement.

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    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+.

    For my daughter's 18th birthday she wanted a Tattoo. She decided she wanted some type of cross. I…read moretalked with Alex and gave him some ideas of what my daughter was looking for and made an appointment for my daughter, my wife and myself to get matching tattoos. Alex's communication was great. We were able to get an appointment time on her birthday that worked for us. He was very patient as well as supportive since this was my daughter's first tattoo. He had her take a break half way through the session which helped her. My wife wanted a smaller more simple version which he also was able to do. Everything was great and a wonderful first experience for my whole family. Thank you Alex!

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    Spidey at American Vintage Tattoos is truly one of a kind. Met at an event where he was there…read moretattooing and at the time, I did not have any tattoos. Saw his work and thought...wow I think I finally found an artist that I would like to have a tattoo from. Made an appointment for the next day and decided on a big eagle on my back as my first tattoo. Came out INCREDIBLE! The detail and lines in his work was amazing. Within the next few weeks I decided to have him do a lion and St. Michael on my chest and I could not have been happier!!! 5 months down the road, decided to add to my back and make a full back piece. All done by Spidey. Not only is he a great artist, he's also an awesome and friendly person. As long as Spidey is around, I will not EVER go elsewhere for a tattoo. Check him out! You will not be disappointed. Oh, forgot to mention, my lady and her mom love Spidey and his work so much they have multiple tattoos from him as well!!!! Thank you Spidey and team at American Vintage!!! Keep up the great work and awesome shop!!

    UPDATE: So a while…read moreago I posted a negative review for this shop as I was extremely convinced that the tattoo I asked for was not what received . ( I will post what I wanted v what I got below). For the record the original tatoo artist was Jason, and for the record if you read this sir I still hope you step on a pile of red ants. Bare foot. Holding a cold refreshing cold beverage which you drop. From pain. F u. So I rant, post on yelp a complaint as Yelp is the real culprit here. I went to this shop based off the recommendation of yelp. Not word of mouth, or any impressive portfolio. Just local SEO and the algorithm deciding what's best in my location. For this, yelp you suck; you're over saturated, and your reviews are phony. Duh. My bad, I forgot it's 2025, stop believing media apps.duh. So eventually owner, Chris, responds stating that that's awful. He feels bad and that he would love a chance to make it right. I figure sure, why wouldn't I want to make the situation correct? Ultimately I go into the shop and tell him specifically the points I didn't agree with about the tattoo, and the points that I said I actually thought were impressive. He had decided overall the entire thing needs to be taken off and that's what he was going to do. Now I don't know this guy, but I've known a lot of people in my life, and my impression off the jump was that he's the type of person to come out the gates hard saying he can fix a problem, or find a solution for something, but he's probably not gonna do it. Give some time and he'll fizzle and not come through on his word. Overall, that's exactly what happened. I let him take the reins, and ultimately he decided that I'm too unappreciative for his offering of fixing my tatoo. The price to laser the tattoo apparently is more expensive than what I paid for the tattoo, and therefore I should be walking in with glitter shooting out my eyes with appreciation. On our first session personally I was not in a financial place to tip him, and I really didn't know if this was the type of situation to tip him. But after that first session, he's entire vibe changed and I really think it was because he did not get tipped. His vibe said, " what's in it for me." Vs "I'm doing right for the sake of right." Which is the type of person I usually do business with; ppl who go extra miles to make a customer happy. After ghosting me, and you know you were, six days no response, he then starts to bring up the word cover- up. As if the amount of sessions needed we were pursuing was ultimately moving towards a cover-up. This is so triggering to me because this is exactly why I flipped my shit the first time. Both these men decided to make decisions about what's going on my body without talking to me or getting my consent. This is not OK. If we were doing a cover-up, then we wouldn't have lasered the entire circumference of my ankle causing so much recovery on my part. We would have just done the minor edges and little things that I had talked about specifically to you like the rosebud and the banana leaf. Straight up Mr., I'm not appreciative because I didn't want more pain, so you are correct Chris, but bottom line if we were choosing a cover-up, this word should have been brought up when we first talked about the tattoo and what we're going to do in the future plan. The shop gets one star because they can't listen and for a woman's body in 2025----when she tells you what she wants and you guys make a decision about her body without talking to her and getting HER CONSENT FOR HER BODY changing the plan this is not OK.

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    I've been getting tattooed by Jason Martin at Lefty's Tattoo for over 20 years, and I can honestly…read moresay he's the only artist I'll ever let tattoo me. I started going to Jason back in my 20s, and now that I'm in my 50s, he's still the absolute best in his craft -- if anything, he just keeps getting better. Jason can do everything: stunning cover-ups, beautiful watercolor pieces, and all styles including American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, New School, Black and Gray, Realism, and Japanese Tattoo Style. He's incredibly versatile and adapts to whatever idea or vision you bring him. Every tattoo he's done for me has turned out even better than the picture or concept I had in mind. What really stands out is his professionalism and attention to detail. Lefty's Tattoo is exceptionally clean, professional, and welcoming. The entire team (Josh and Jay in particular) is kind, respectful, and you can tell they truly care about their clients. The equipment is always sterile, clean and up to date, and the environment is relaxed but focused. Even as my skin has changed over the years, Jason knows exactly how to work with it -- every line, color, and detail still comes out amazing. He's a true artist who understands the craft inside and out. If you're looking for a tattoo artist you can trust completely, someone who listens, delivers beyond expectations, and treats you like family, Jason Martin and his team at Lefty's Tattoo is the one. Hands down, the best there is. Thank you, Jason -- you've been my artist, my friend, and a part of my story for over two decades. Here's to many more!

    I highly recommend Lefty's Tattoo! Jason Martin is the owner of the shop for over 20 years. He's…read morean amazing artist, charges a fair price and he's a great guy. He recently completed a sleeve on my right arm with a hot rod theme. The lines are tight, the colors pop, and i am thrilled with the end result! I already set up my next appointment with him for my left arm sleeve. If you want a great tattoo go see Jason Martin at Lefty's Tattoo!

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