A close friend of mine and I came here in January. Getting piercings together was our third stop…read moreduring our girls day in the OC. Unfortunately, parking at The Camp isn't all that great. I have yet to find a spot by myself so I just bit the bullet for paying for valet. We came in an hour before closing and were greeted by Samara - who did a wonderful job getting us set up for our spontaneous piercings! We were then directed to Lucas. He did my friend's tragus piercing and my dual lobe piercings. I haven't been pierced since I was a baby, but Lucas made the whole experience real easy. Overall, he's a super chill guy that makes an effort to strike up a conversation and make you feel comfortable about the whole process. Other than the fleeting hot sensation from the initial pinch, the process was pretty painless. Bonus: we got some sick stickers featuring his bull dog Everyone we met at the shop was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Their website is also a fantastic resource in case you don't ask all of your questions about healing in-person. My friend and I truly felt like we were in great hands so kudos to everyone for setting such an easygoing vibe. I've been back a few times since January for a quick monthly check and to get my piercings downsized recently. As expected, I was met with top-tier customer service, true to the shop's personal brand. I feel confident coming back for future piercings. Lastly, if you're downsizing - I highly recommend making an appointment. I was in and out (no more than 15 minutes), but I was surrounded by 4+ walk ins. It's really easy to do so over their website vs. calling.

Gregg is the only piercer I will ever keep coming back to. I've had a few piercings done with him…read moreand the amount of care and honesty he gives me every time makes me trust him more than I already do. He also gives cat stickers every time (love cat enthusiasts) and he makes you feel so safe and comfortable no matter what you're looking to get done. Couldn't recommend more! Recently got my nose ring in after he advised me to keep my stud in for a long time. He's also done my conch and inner helix. All fabulous experiences and I will keep coming back!

David did amazing, detailed work on my lotus. I absolutely love it. He was prepared when I got…read morethere, after asking some questions on the phone, and that was appreciated.

David has been doing my tattoos for years i saw his work on someone and asked her where she got it…read moredone and she gave me the instagram and now he's done every single tattoo i have and he does such a good job!! His insta is @dojo_tatt if you wanna send him a message with any inspo pics or ideas or questions shoot him a DM!

Working on a sleeve to represent my career. I am traveling here for work and found Cleopatra ink…read moretattoo and met with Firat who set me up with a free consultation to design my idea. I was only in town for 1 week and he was able to get my idea on paper and fit me into this artist schedule. The vibe of the shop was very comfortable and modern and super clean. When I arrived for my appointment I was promptly greeted and over project time was not lot long. I am highly satisfied with the service and quality of my tattoo.

I went in to switch my jewelry for my nose piercing twice and Nat was always super helpful and…read morepatient! I felt very comfortable and she always gave great tips on healing my irritation bump and how to keep my piercing clean. Great studio, very professional, and Nat is amazing!!

BRYNNE PALMER does beautiful artwork in a sympathetic way for your body. My husband and I provided…read morean idea and she designed a tattoo that was better than either of us expected. She was the right choice!

After a few years I decided to go back to Port City to have Stacey do a sparrow on my hand and she…read moredid not disappoint. All communication before the tattoo appt was done over email. Rescheduling was also easy as I ended up catching a cold before the appt. Stacey is very sweet and definitely is a great artist and knows what she's doing. I plan to return to her again in the not so distant future.

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

I came all the way from Texas to California and stopped by on a whim to see if I can cover a scar…read moreon my shoulder. Justin was kind enough to take me in without an appointment. He was welcoming, professional, and incredibly talented. The tattoo turned out even better than I imagined! Can't even tell there is a bad scar behind it. He really cares about his work and his clients. Highly recommend Justin if you want an artist who goes above and beyond.

Came here to get my boyfriend's ears pierced for his birthday. After seeing their cute jewelry…read moreselection, I ended up getting my second lobe re-pierced. Jenna was able to squeeze me in and was extremely knowledgeable during the consultation. Since I had so much scar tissue from the original piercing, she recommended getting a different part of the lobe pierced to avoid serious keloids. Loved the jewelry and the service!

Got my first tattoo last night... at 75 years old. Chris was GREAT…read more I came in with a cross design I have on my Busa, but I wanted it shaded, not solid... He "hit the NAIL on the Head" and I couldn't be happier (unless I was younger again) THANKS, CHRIS, YA DID GR8

"It is a wonderful privilege for me to write a review about Chris and Life After Death Tattoos. I…read morehave to say, it truly is an experience. It isn't just about ink on skin; it is about the prophetic and what God is doing in your life at the same time. He truly is a man that loves his art and his calling." Richard M.

Blue Collar Tattoo is one of the best Tattoo Shops that I have ever been to. I have numerous…read moretattoos, so I have had plenty of experience with different shops. Blue Collar Tattoo stands out because of their excellent customer service, friendly atmosphere, and outstanding professionalism. From the moment that I walked in the shop, I was greeted with a warm smile and they made me feel very comfortable. I just lost my Dad and I wanted a piece to commemorate him on my ribs. Jason took the time to ask questions about my design and he was able to bring my vision to life. It looks better than I could have ever imagined. He was also very sympathetic and treated me like family. I definitely will be coming back. Don't miss out on this gem of a shop.

I've been to Blue Collar for multiple piercings and a tattoo touch-up/enhancement and have had a…read morefantastic experience every time! I have had 11 piercings done total and the ones Jade has done have healed the best, were the least painful, and were placed with incredible accuracy and attention to detail. Jade is so kind, patient, has a great artistic eye, a steady hand, and is super knowledgable. She takes time to answer questions and check in each step of the way. Danny helped touch up and enhance an existing tattoo of mine and was able to restore the intensity of the blank ink and add very intricate detail to a fairly plain tattoo I'd already had. He has a light touch without compromising the longevity of the ink, is an incredible artist, and makes his clients feel at ease. Blue Collar is run with professionalism, friendliness, knowledge, attention to detail, and with a people-first approach. Even though it's a 50-90 minute drive for me, it's my top pick!