SD Tattoo and Piercing

4 months ago

I got my tattoo from them covered up as fast as possible- both to cover the ugly (and extremely overpriced) tattoo, and to cover the memory of my horrible experience. I asked for a realistic and delicate tattoo of a pressed flower down my sternum. The most the artist said to me before lifting my shirt to reveal my bare chest- without consent- was “are you excited?” I was so unbelievably uncomfortable- but admittedly too stunned to say anything in the moment. To make things even worse, he taped folded paper towels to each of my boobs himself (again, without consent)… Something that I 1000% could’ve done myself in the bathroom. He then told me that he didn’t think that a straight line town my sternum as the flower stem would look good- so i agreed to make it more organic by adding some squiggles in the flower stem. I later realized that he wasn’t trying to better the design- he was just incapable of pulling a straight line. I can still feel the scar from that horribly blown-out line under my new coverup tattoo. The flower itself had harsh and bold lines down each petal- and looked nothing like the reference i gave him… It literally looked like… a bottom hole (censored of course but you get the picture). I was in tears for days. Not to mention the other male artists constantly peeking around the privacy dividers to “see how it’s going” while I’m stuck there bare-chested. Absolutely horrendous.

5 months ago

Got two piercings done here.The experience was fine. I called about two weeks later because my new tragus piercing fell out while I was cleaning it. I called the shop right away to see if they could help me to get the jewelry back in because I did not want it to close. I was not able to get a hold of anyone on the phone. After a few calls, I got a text from someone who I believe is the owner asking how they can help me. I told them situation and never got a response back. While it was not their fault that the piercing fell out (labret loosens sometimes), a business with good customer service would have at least responded letting me know if they could help or not. Not a call nor a text back. I had to go elsewhere and pay to put my jewelry back in.

6 months ago

⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I came in to get my septum re-pierced after having it for 11 years. I had gone about a week without a ring in and when I tried to put it back, it had closed up. I was visiting San Diego for a Hot Wheels event across at Pechanga Arena and decided to stop in. The piercer was super nice, patient, and professional—she explained everything and helped get my piercing “tapered” so I didn’t lose it. It was definitely painful, but she made the whole process so much easier and reassuring. I’m so happy I got to keep my piercing thanks to her help! Highly recommend this shop for anyone needing piercings done or re-done. Her instagram is @alovera_pierce 😛

3 years ago

I took my six year old daughter here to get pierced after her insistence on doing so. We were able to walk in and be seen within a couple of hours. Our piercer was so patient and kind, and very quick. My daughter said it wasn’t that bad at all! It was expensive but definitely worth it to have her ears pierced professionally and in a clean and safe environment. I would recommend them to anyone looking to do the same.

3 years ago

Dude so I started a back piece here, I'm really happy with it so far. It's a cool shop and has a really chill energy. Good artists and my fiancee got a piercing on the same day. Mickey is going to be finishing the piece in a out a month and I'm looking forward to seeing how this comes out. Fairly priced and professional. Had a little mix up with scheduling but everything worked out.