Hi neighbors! My husband and I were involved in a horrific tragedy recently. I was injured but he saved my life. We are looking for a tattoo artist who'd be willing...
Dawn A. replied:
Jason Lewis at Blue Collar Tattoo in Costa Mesa.
Shellie J. replied:
The guys at The Tattoo Gallery (Beach and Adams) do great work!
Kristy M. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez and the others at https://www.facebook.com/111543055549253 TATTOO GALLERY are the best... Glad you survived your incident... And best of wishes to you and your hubby.
Josh P. replied:
Definitely hit up Jason Lewis at Blue Collar!! Dude is the best in Southern California!!
Ana M. replied:
Glad you are good, Patrick at OC Tattoo,714 899-1144 he does a wonderful job.
Sierra M. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/139314026087595Sick Dogs Tattoo and Piercing is my favorite shop in OC.
Wendy H. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Paul C. replied:
Tattoo Gallery in Huntington is the best. See@alexcoulterart on instagram for his work.
Michelle A. replied:
Hi Melissa, I'm Seth's aunt. Please know that you have been in our families thoughts & prayers. I would agree with several above...Tattoo Gallery. I got a tattoo from Hector Hek Valdez & my son got a sleeve done by Jasin. All good artists. Good luck. <3
Doug E. replied:
Go see Alex Coulter at the Tattoo Gallery. So sorry you got caught up in such a horrible event. Glad you are still here!
Brooke C. replied:
Phil Myers
Cass S. replied:
Call archie tattoo he's been in Hb tattooing for over a decade and some of my best work is from him. 657-244-6259
Elaine P. replied:
Hek Valdez at the Tattoo Gallery on Beach Blvd. He game my granddaughter her first tattoo and has done 2 for me. Also he is one of the best folks in HB - always willing to help the city and its folks.
Celeste B. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Robert F. replied:
Try looking at Sean Herigs from house of ink in Venice he does my work and is great
Nina C. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Jennifer G. replied:
Phil Myers
Katheryn C. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez is your guy!
Stephanie R. replied:
Danny@Low Rider Tattoo Fountain Valley
Brenda G. replied:
Armando Saldana
Joe I. replied:
Christopher Sexton
Kelsey N. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/135692979781339Players Club Tattoo Parlor ask for Dom!!
Ann-Marie K. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Misty B. replied:
Tattoo Gallery
David P. replied:
Vance ORourke Dust 2 Dawn Tattoo
Christine B. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Hector V. replied:
Anyone at our shop would love to help you out. https://www.facebook.com/111543055549253 TATTOO GALLERY
Hector Hek Valdez Phil Myers are what friends I have tells me
Sherene V. replied:
Mechanical Concept Tattoo on Springdale and Warner.
Rob H. replied:
Beto at HB Tattoo
Carrie R. replied:
Good Time Charlies Tattooland in Anaheim. 41 Years of Quality right there. https://www.facebook.com/149422465087650 Good Time Charlie's Tattooland the portfolios speak for themselves.
Michaela W. replied:
My friend Will Koffman, at Mule Tattoo in Tustin does some incredible work.
Roxanne R. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Elaine P. replied:
Tattoo Gallery
Beth H. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez is the man!!!!
Sherrie S. replied:
Frank Tran@Eighth Element on Magnolia and Warner is awesome
Carina N. replied:
Charlene Ngo@Painted Harts
Jayme A. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez for sure his work is impeccable!!!
Hector V. replied:
May I ask what it is you are exactly looking to get tattooed? There are 5 shops in HB chocked full of amazing artists. Make sure you choose one that specializes in exactly what you are looking for. ~ HB Tattoo ~ The Tattoo Gallery ~ Players Club ~ My Tattoo ~ Transitions Tattoo. Look them all up on social media. Good luck
Stefanie C. replied:
Phil Myers.... Sick dogs
Ashlee W. replied:
Phil Myers over at Sick Dogs. Here is some of my sleeve he's working on. You will NOT regret it, such a great guy!!!
Andrew B. replied:
Chris Becktel at Players Club. He is very, very talented, and he is fair priced because he's not famous yet... keyword being YET.@chrisbecktel_playersclub on instagram.
Thor F. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Carrie R. replied:
Oh don't know why I didn't think of her already - locally this gal kills it with watercolor type florals Lucy Lulu at My Tattoo on Beach Blvd.
Jul 11th, 6:14pm
Please post anonymously.
Looking for a good tattoo shop/artist to get my first tattoo. Any recommendations?
Marc B. replied:
You really need to do some research. It really depends on what you want. There are artists that specialize in portrait, lettering, black & grey...If you know exactly what you want then start looking for an artist that specializes in that kind of tattoo. The next thing you want to do is check out their portfolio. If you want to check out a really great artist: Baba at Vintage Tattoo art parlor on York in Los Angeles. http://vintagetattoola.com/
Nira A. replied:
Curt Dunlap at All Hallows' in Fullerton
Lauren W. replied:
Baaahhaa Mandy Rodriguez
Ashley K. replied:
Matt Wheeler at Old Glory Tattoo in Placentia is amazing
Heather S. replied:
Ronnie at Olde Tyme is great with portraits
Roberta S. replied:
Costa Mesa Tattoo. Steve Shultz. Amazing artist
Amy C. replied:
By far best is Classic tattoo in Fullerton... Hit up John or Bill they're the best if you're looking for something super bold or bold and traditional... Def won't b disappointed got work by both of them... Message if u want pics
Shelley E. replied:
Got my first three at Sharkeys in Sunset Beach. Got my last two at All American in Fullerton. Wherever you go, research and make sure they're CLEAN.
Cindy B. replied:
Gold Rush in Costa Mesa!
Allyson T. replied:
Danielle Edie DeNuccio great YL resident owned shop! Good people!
Beather H. replied:
Action Tattoo and with Roger, he is awesome
Beather H. replied:
Or Scott Tatts
Dakota H. replied:
Roger at Action, he has been tattooing me and my husband for literally 20 years....since before Action Tattoo. He does phenomenal work!
Melanie N. replied:
Scott Simacek Fullerton
Tina Y. replied:
Keith and all the guy's at Aces High in Fullerton are amazing
Michelle S. replied:
I went to Leftys Tattoo in Orange for my last one and I love my tattoo! It's a great shop with great tattoo artists!
Jennifer C. replied:
It really depends on what kind of tattoo you want to get! Tiffany Garcia is an all around great artist! She's done some great work on my husband (Betty Page, '32 Hot Rod) She used to be at Kari Barba's shop in LB, but I don't think she's there any more. She's on FB. PM me if you aren't able to find her, I can get you a ph#.
Haley W. replied:
Scott Simacek !
Nicole W. replied:
James at Studio City ya tattoo. Not sure if you're only looking for local, but he's amazing. Got my nose pierced my him, and plan on getting my tattoo done by him as well
Elen D. replied:
Go to Jon Kelley at Old Tyme Tattoos in Fullerton. I just got my first tattoo. He was great! I'll definitely return.
Brian M. replied:
Todd at Aces High in Fullerton (714) 932-2070
Kimmi M. replied:
Kurtis Gibson he does really good work
Amy N. replied:
Outer Limits Long Beach
Eric L. replied:
Roger. Action Tattoo next to Canyon Inn
Candice M. replied:
Roger Trawick amazing
Lauren B. replied:
Scott Simacek
Amy K. replied:
Vincent Maravel
Tiffany C. replied:
All Hallows Ink in Fullerton
Maria C. replied:
Steve Soto@Goodfellas in Orange- on Tustin Avenue! Awesome Work!
Shelly S. replied:
Fernando at Corona Tattoo! He's amazing!
Sherilyn S. replied:
Richard skidmore. He can be found on FB. Beautiful work. Joey Sargent pls tag richard!!
Looking for a tattoo cover up. I have a small rose bud
James W. replied:
My good friend Greg Paquin does excellent flowers. His shop is in hermosa beach. Check him out@#gregpaqwinning
Michael D. replied:
Platinum Ink OC in Tustin. Matt Rios specializes in covet ups and does all my work.
Rebecca S. replied:
El at Mule Tattoo is awesome!!
Diana E. replied:
Terry Moore
Hector V. replied:
Jason O'Blaney Dan McNab
Damien T. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/WillNovotnyTattoo/
Kristopher B. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Allison L. replied:
Any of the guys at https://www.facebook.com/289997071084674Mechanical Concept Tattoo (Springdale and Warner).
Lisa A. replied:
Vance Orourke, Dusk 2 Dawn Tattoo, he does amazing work.
Heather T. replied:
I just got my fifth tattoo from Tattoo Gallery on Beach and Adams. Super clean shop (you can even get a tat in the bathroom it's so clean), talented artists that all have great personalities and honest opinions!
Shellie J. replied:
I agree with Heather Thomas. Hek at Tattoo Gallery did all of the art on my back.
Dawn A. replied:
Jason Lewis at Blue Collar Tattoo in Costa Mesa!
Ashley H. replied:
Brian Griffith at Newport Tattoo in Costa Mesa! His Instagram is 3 eyetattoo if you want to see some of his work
Hek https://www.facebook.com/111543055549253 TATTOO GALLERY! Not only is he a great artist, he is a great guy. I love a man who loves his family fiercely and passionately serves his community. <3
Nina C. replied:
Tattoo Gallery
Erin G. replied:
Tattoo Gallery - Beach and Adams
Nichole B. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/135692979781339Players Club Tattoo Parlor
Pat H. replied:
Saints and Sinners in GG is the best around
Colby D. replied:
Well I'm partial because my husband works at Port City Tattoo in Long Beach and they actually multiple times have won the best tattoo parlor in Orange County. But if you're looking to stay in Huntington Beach then in my opinion you can't beat the guys at The Tattoo Gallery. They do great work and are great humans.
How do y'all handle tipping, and by this I mean in the non-completely standard situations. Restraunts, bars, are a complete given, and tip them well. Do you tip at the...
Michela S. replied:
Besides the obvious ones also very employee offering some type of labor. Outstanding business owners like Mechanic and Plumber get respectively case of wine and case of avocados, Cleaning Lady gets a "Bonus" Edit: At Christmas and other random times
Mik M. replied:
Appropriate timing for the meme created from my middle finger tattoo to surface in my memories today ;) https://www.facebook.com/SillyMemes/photos/a.391334704239158.83087.391317430907552/400938236612138/?type=3&hc_ref=ARRgV_3 hHv0 p_BPJnBoqCsCzByEuE47 hARmfJxDkc9TphzEsb3OF3MPx0ME5Lf7 sG9I
Maita K. replied:
https://youtu.be/6ReJJkHPTL4
Jaime W. replied:
http://emilypost.com/advice/general-tipping-guide/ pretty good guide
Tattoo Gallery all the guys there are awesome. Or Rob at American Beauty
Cori J. replied:
While the whole community loves hek and he's a great artist, you should def check out others too. He would encourage you to do so as well...I go to gold rush in Costa Mesa. For black and grey or portraits Joel Bones is a master. Traditional try Lindsey Carmichael or Brynn Palmer. Arlene salinas is also really good and might do the light ink thing you like...
Cory P. replied:
Brian Kasper Malecki at transitions next to Centerfields. His black and grey and portrait are off the hook
Louis R. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez is among the best...and accepts tacos as payment. ;)
I'm looking for the best local tattoo artist. I'm looking to get some American traditional work done. Does anyone know of a great local artist. I would love to...
Mark R. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Hector V. replied:
Here's my Instagram page of you would like to check out some stuff: www.instagram.com/hektattoo Also Mikey or Beto at HB Tattoo!
Tara R. replied:
Joel bones or Colin at Gold Rush Tattoo in Costa Mesa
Sonal R. replied:
Kevin Nocerino from Still Life in Seal Beach
Danette K. replied:
http://instagram.com/julien_anthony
Derek U. replied:
American Beauty in Sunset Beach.
RaShell M. replied:
Billy at Mechanical Concept Tattoo on Warner and Springdale
Sarah W. replied:
Dan at Tattoo Gallery! He's the owner
Monique V. replied:
Mikey Tedesco
Chelsea C. replied:
Port city tattoo in Costa Mesa! Tim Mccalary does great work and so do the rest of the guys there!
Rhonda C. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Jessica E. replied:
English tattoo company! Alex did my tattoo and she did a great job for a good price!
I am looking for a good tattoo artist, in HB. Any recommendations?
Brandon L. replied:
Mikey Tedesco
Matt S. replied:
Danh Mai
Matt S. replied:
Si'i Liufau
Matt S. replied:
Seymour Kaniho
Ju J. replied:
https://www.instagram.com/saradelara_tattoo
Jared W. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez and all the guys at Tattoo Gallery
Louis R. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez is the man. A master of his craft, and an all-around legend.
Christine S. replied:
In two weeks is the huge tattoo expo at the fairgrounds https://musink.frontgatetickets.com/
CeCe V. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
LC C. replied:
Depends what style you want. If portrait, this is close enough to HB... Mike Spazbo@Costa Mesa Tattoo. He is amazing at everything, but next level at Portraits.
Hi guys! I am looking for recommendations for a good local tattoo artist. I always have felt tattoos help heel the soul and Iām looking for a small wrist tattoo.
Dominique R. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Ashley C. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Lorrie T. replied:
Definitely Phil Myers
Wesley S. replied:
Go to HB Tattoo on Beach blvd and set a appt with mike Godfrey. He has a shop in Oregon but he is down in HB every other week. Amazing artist!
Rene R. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Hector V. replied:
Phil Myers
Oscar R. replied:
Hector Hek Valdez
Katlynn M. replied:
Joshua Giovanni Heās great!
Michelle F. replied:
Tomahawk Tattooing
Jessica K. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/289997071084674Mechanical Concept Tattoo. Brian is great.
Looking for a reputable place to have my granddaughter's ears pierced. Any recommendations? I don't want to take her to a body piercing or tattoo parlor. I think it...
Carol S. replied:
Merle Morman in the Westminster Mall.
Deanne M. replied:
Good call. I took my daughter to Electric Chair when she was 9 (we happened to be walking around downtown that day) and she was super intimidated by the whole environment. We ended up going to Claire's at the Westminster Mall. Not very professional, but a lot more welcoming to a 9-year old.
Ryan B. replied:
Lucy Solorzano at https://www.facebook.com/219228668094951 Tommy T's Body Piercing is amazing... I have heard & seen so many people going to her & taking their kids to her & being extremely happy with the outcome... She is the sweetest... & Everything is super sterile.
You may check with her pediatrician. I know our Dr office does it with appointment
Jenni L. replied:
Merle Norman at the Westminster Mall
Christina L. replied:
HB Tattoo.
Anna S. replied:
My daughter had her ears pierced at Merle Norman. I told them she had a nickel allergy. They assured me the earring were nickel free by the morning she ears were badly inflamed. I then took her to Tommy T's. We saw Lucy, she was so incredibly patient and wonderful with my 8 year old daughter. It was such a positive experience. Tommy T's looks like an nice jewelry store. You could go and speak with Lucy before you take your granddaughter there. I highly recommend Tommy T's.
I'm looking for a tattoo artist who can create my dream tattoo from my few simple ideas and it would include a coverup of an existing small tattoo. Thanks!
Karah G. replied:
Ben at Players Club on Beach and Garfield is the absolute best!
Brianne C. replied:
Brynne Palmer, but she's on vacation til 8/8. Look up her instagram@brynnepalmer.. she has posted cover ups and she also fixed a tattoo for me.
Rachel W. replied:
Jason O'blaney at TheTattoo Gallery! He did mine and I love it.
Kevin C. replied:
Ef Davis has done everything of mine.. Entire arm sleeve included
Jessica M. replied:
https://yelp.to/qTKq/tImUGBZ1 oF James is awesome!!! Has done lots of work on my daughter and has done a skull for me.