Tattoo Shops near San Bruno

“I called Ramon to schedule an appointment, and he said to come in. He recommended Jose to me. I explained to Jose that I had a small tattoo done somewhere in Burlingame, but I thought it was too plain and expensive for such a tiny tattoo. I shared my idea of adding small, intricate details to it. I was pleasantly surprised by the great job he did at a reasonable price and his patience with me. I am happy with the result and thankful for fixing the look of my small tattoo. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a big or small tattoo done by the best artists.“

“Claud's attention to detail is unmatched. Super professional, very satisfied with the end result. Will be coming back with friends next time!“

“Jason is truly an amazing tattoo artist. For 8 years I'd wanted to add flowers onto my existing tribal tattoo and within an hour it was so so beautifully done! DC Tattoo is very reasonable as well. Jason is an AMAZING artist. He makes you feel comfortable when he's inking you. He's honest. Love the way this studio is family-run. I highly recommend DC Tattoo here in Daly City, CA. ???Thank you Jason can't wait till your next creation on me ???

Cleanliness: Very clean facility and equipment“

“My session with Idexa was pure magic. She’s an incredible artist and I am beyond in love with my new piece.“

“I have already reviewed Clayton at the other location in Oakland, at I Love You Tattoo on Piedmont. I went to this location to get my 26th tattoo. I'm gonna do a second session at the end of summer to get the shading and color done. This piece was so well done, that it healed with just over a week. Clayton has been super faithful and easy to communicate with. Super flexible on pricing and sizing.“

“Best piercing studio in the city!! I got my conch and vertical helix pierced here and had a great experience working with both Sasha and Jess. Great jewelry options but also reasonable starting prices if you are just going for basic titanium pieces to start.

Both piercings are healing great and I’ll definitely come back for more :)“

“Great work- Jason is the man super patient and has all the tools and a great hand. Thanks buddy!“

“This is a long review, so I below I posted “Short Story” followed by a more detailed “My Awesome Experience with Morningstar Tattoo Parlor”.

SHORT STORY:
Morningstar Tattoo far exceeded my expectations in every way; their facility is comfortable, clean, and professional. My Tattooist, Jordi Simmons, did an amazing job throughout the whole design and application process. You will not be disappointed with Morningstar!

MY AWESOME EXPERIENCE WITH MORNINGSTAE TATTOO PARLOR:
I never thought I would ever be a “Tattoo Guy.” However, after my daughter suddenly passed away at age 30 in 2022, I wanted to have something that keeps her spirit with me and will always be with me wherever I go and whatever I do. After about a year of introspection, I decided that a memorial tattoo for my daughter would be highly appropriate for me. After much research on local Tattoo shops, I decided to work with Morningstar Tattoo Parlor.

When I first visited Morningstar, I was amazed that this parlor was not like tattoo parlors as portrayed in the media. Morningstar occupies a spacious, clean, comfortable, and professional series of suites on the second and third floors of their building. They are by appointment only, original artwork only, and they have several policies that strike me as highly professional.

When I reached out to Morningstar, Jordi Simmons returned my call, and after a brief conversation, I felt comfortable proceeding with Jordi as my tattooist.

My whole experience with Jordi, given her professionalism, creativity, artistry, and skill was outstanding! Jordi and I initially met for about 2 hours, and she really took the time to understand why I wanted this tattoo, what my what my daughter was like in life (the good and the bad), my spiritual beliefs regarding life, sentience and death, and other topics personally relevant and meaningful to me. Jordi also clearly described what she could and could not do with tattoo designs, such as font sizes, resolution, and other things to consider with the design. I gave Jordi some initial concepts of what might work for a design concept as a starting point.

Over the next 4 months Jordi and I periodically corresponded via email about design concepts to be considered. When I arrived on the day we had scheduled for the tattoo to be applied, we hadn’t yet settled on a final design, and Jordi presented the latest design she developed for me.

I was absolutely blown away at the design she created!

The design is way beyond anything I had thought possible. The image Jordi created for me captures an amazing amount symbolism about what my daughter was like in life, my spiritual beliefs regarding life and death, and other aspects of my daughter’s short life. The images, and even the relative placement of numbers, text, and images carries deep symbolism and meaning for me. Jordi quickly incorporated some very small changes to the design based on my feedback, and then it was time to apply the tattoo.

The initial application was a 3-hour sitting at Jordi’s station, toward the end of which, my skin was getting irritated enough that Jordi advised that we should stop, because continuing the application that day could compromise the quality of the final tattoo. Because of this, we ended our session for the day and scheduled a second sitting 3 weeks later.

During the interim time between the first and second application, I researched Tattoo best practices for design and application. This helped me really understand in detail that Jordi had carefully planned of the tattoo’s overall size, orientation, and placement that otherwise I would not have noticed. Everything Jordi did was according to the best practices I researched; Jordi planned for a tattoo that will displays and ages well.

We finished the tattoo during our second sitting of about an hour and a half and I am beyond h“

“Could not recommend Eugene at UNDRGRND more, he is absolutely amazing. I've followed him from Sacramento because his work is just that great and he truly can just capture your vision. He's fun to talk to and makes you feel super comfortable. If you're interested in a fine line, realism tattoo, he is the person to go to without a doubt.“

“Came in for a nostril piercing on their walk in day. I waited a few minutes and filled out the consent form online. I was then met with my piercer Jake who was professional in getting everything ready and walking me through the piercing. It was pierced in less than 5 minutes and was told the after care process. In general it was a great experience and the customer derive was excellent from the front desk and my piercer.“

“Great artist, fabulous service, and awesome location. If you want a great tattoo that will last for years to come go see Ant, Mike, or another artist there!

Requested style: They are able to draw an original design based on your request!“

“Jia is amazing, the final work is even better than I thought. Highly recommended to everyone who wants a pet portrait.“

“Tati is an amazing and talented artist! She did a great job on my monmon cat and even let me make some changes. She's incredibly skilled and her linework is amazing. Will 10000% be coming back to her“

“JESS is wonderful! I waited three decades to get tattoos and had to have my first two done by Jess. Jess is wildly talented and they made the whole experience great. I couldn't be happier with the finished pieces. The studio was inviting and peaceful, with beautiful art all around. I highly recommend and will definitely be back in the future.“

“What is the average price of my teacher and I want to draw the eyes of the girl I love because I will do it for the first time, I will be glad if you give information about the price.“

“Most amazing tattoo shop iv ever been in, every single person that works here is so talented and good at what they do, the decoration is not like any place iv ever been. It's a very clean, magical atmosphere, and it doesn't hurt that the owner is very cute on top of that talent. Recommend!!!“

“Leo does beautiful fine line wok. My daughters and I have been to this shop many times. If you are looking for fine line work this tattoo shop is the place to go. We haven't been to the new locaton but the artists are the same so I'm certain it's great. One draw back, I wish they took credit cards. ; )“

“Great shop great vibes i went in for a couples of tattoos and I love them very professional and good quality :) definitely coming back for more“

“Katya was amazing! She’s efficient, kind, and has incredible attention to detail and delivered exactly what I envisioned… I want to go back for more…Also, this studio is very cute and cozy to be in! :)“

“I have been getting cut by Net for over ten years. He is a professional in his craft and keeps the shop in a meticulous state. The attention to detail, customer service, and consistency goes above and beyond. Also, Net's super realistic artwork around the shop provides a unique atmosphere. His steady hand sets him apart from the rest. If you need a cut for any event, be sure to book an appointment at Studio 348! Thanks for always keeping me fresh.“

“This is my third tattoo from Sean and one of my biggest projects yet. Not only is Sean an incredibly talented and a unique artist, his shop is cozy, filled with one of kind art, San Francisco relics and great music. It's so nice to have an intimate shop without on lookers and the hustle and bustle most shops have in the city. He's light handed and very quick, but also pays attention to details and your needs as a client. He drew a one of kind piece for me that I'm excited to finish. Highly recommend to anyone who's tattooed or wants to get their first piece. You won't regret it. Can't wait to finish my back piece with him and then start another project.“

“I just finished my full tattoo sleeve at Thousand Stroke Tattoo and am extremely happy with the result. With it being my first tattoo experience, Oliver guided me through the entire process, answering many of the questions I had and laying expectations moving forward. Throughout the sleeve and its sessions, Oliver was friendly, transparent and understanding. I walked into the consultation knowing what pieces of my sleeve I wanted, but not knowing how I wanted to position them or their sizing. Oliver was able to piece it all together and really nail what I was looking for. His Eastern Asian themed tattoos are on another level, but with him he makes sure to understand your vision and ensure it's done the way you want. The actual tattoo experience was also pretty chill, given the privacy and comfort of his studio. I could comfortably do 6+ hour sessions at a time, but the option to pause and resume at another time was always open. At Thousand Stroke Tattoo, you can get a truly unique piece of art that you will be proud of for years. From a smaller piece to a full-on sleeve, Oliver puts 110% in each project to make sure your vision comes to skin. Oliver makes the entire process super easy and does it professionally and transparently. I would greatly recommend him to others who are looking to have their first tattoo experience as well.“

“I received many tattoos from Alex when he was in Berkeley, and when I moved back I was so happy to see he was working in my home city and neighborhood of Mission. Alex is a great tattoo artist with a plethora of experience, the blackest blacks, and a truly kind family man soul.Highly recommend getting work done from him. You won’t be sorry!!“

“Shannon is just simply the best! She is incredibly talented as an artist and has her own style but she is also very flexible with accommodating your wants for the tattoo. I swear she reads my mind, I tell her what I want and she delivers it in a way that captures both the aesthetic and emotion that I am hoping for in my body art. She's not like other tattoo artists that won't venture outside of one particular style which I super appreciate. Well rounded, super creative, and just all around wonderful human being. Highly recommend! And if you plan on booking, understand that Shannon has always been in very high demand, and this is very common with tattoo artists, so exercise some patience and compassion like you would with any other small local business!“

“I cry as I write this post, because this treatment has given me back the confidence I lost after going through breast cancer treatment (chemo). I have tried EVERY product on the market (even products recommended by my doctor) and nothing has worked. I've had one treatment so far and my hair has has grown back to the point where people stop and ask if I am wearing a wig - they can't believe it! For anyone who went thru cancer and lost their hair - TRY this. I can't wait for my second treatment. Thank you, thank you for making feel like I once did. Forever grateful!“

“Vinny is an excellent artist who has exceeded my expectations with my ideas for tattoos. The amount of detail and thought he puts into his craft was exactly what I was looking for when I wanted to get my next tattoo. He's also very open to listening and collaborating with you to create the tattoo. The actual session is very comfortable and accommodating as well. I highly recommend contacting him if you are interested in getting a tattoo done!!“