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MISSION INK TATTOO & PIERCING
  • The Shop
  • Artists
    • Bruno
    • Christine
    • Guilherme
    • Indy
    • Christian
    • SalomÉ
  • Permanent Cosmetics
  • Reviews
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  • Contact
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MISSION INK TATTOO & PIERCING
REVIEWS
From 644 reviews
Tay P.
Tay P. 2 days ago

Love this place! The staff was awesome. I’m super grateful to my piercer, Salomé. She made the experience super fast/easy and her hands were steady. Overall, a really sweet person. Would definitely get pierced here again!

Response from business owner

Hey Tay, thank you for leaving such a positive review. We're so glad you had such a great experience with Salomé and hope to see you again soon!

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Cara Walden
Cara Walden 3 days ago

I went in to get two piercings on my ear and replace some jewelry. Christian did my piercing and he was awesome. I am pretty squirmy and he was really helpful in making me feel comfortable. The piercing was done before I knew it! I LOVE my …

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Response from business owner

Hi Cara, thanks for leaving us such a positive review and we are happy your piercing went so well. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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Gemma Chiavacci
Gemma Chiavacci 4 days ago

Christian was great !!!! Super nice and friendly- comforted me when I shed a tear !! Overall great business !

Response from business owner

Hi Gemma, thanks so much for leaving us such a positive review. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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lanna_
lanna_ 5 days ago

Bruno is my artist and I spent 7 hours there(was my first tattoo ever). He made me super comfortable and always checked in with me to see if I was okay. Had a lovely time, definitely recommend.

Response from business owner

Hi Lanna, thanks for leaving us such a positive review. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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Sean Geary
Sean Geary 11 days ago

Been seeing Bruno off and on for the last 6 years for a sleeve. Amazing artist. Great guy to talk to. Shop is cool. Happy to have found him.

Response from business owner

Hey Sean, thanks for leaving such an awesome review. We're glad you and Bruno have had such a good time working together. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks!

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Gladys Gathoni Wachira
Gladys Gathoni Wachira 11 days ago

I had a great experience here.I got a cover up tattoo from G and despite changing the original idea to something different twice, G was patient,professional,easy to talk with,made the entire experience comfortable and did an amazing work on…

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Response from business owner

Hi Gladys, thanks for leaving us such a positive review. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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Jasmin G.
Jasmin G. 13 days ago

I had a great experience here! The studio was clean and staff was incredible. The prices are reasonable and very much worth it for the quality of work. Shout-out to G for giving me an amazing tattoo. I am looking forward to returning for …

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Response from business owner

Hi Jasmin, thanks for leaving us such a positive review, and we are glad you enjoyed working with G- your tattoo turned out rad! We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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Beth Moran
Beth Moran 16 days ago

The shop is great with covid precautions and a really cool space.

Salomé did an amazing job with my piercings. Super helpful and kind! They had great suggestions for jewelry and ideas for future piercings. Highly recommend.

Response from business owner

Hi Beth, thanks for leaving us such a positive review, and we are glad you enjoyed working with Salomé. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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Shirley Smith
Shirley Smith 24 days ago

I had a great experience yesterday and Indy did a fabulous job with my tattoo. I LOVE IT!!!! Also, I want to say thank you for getting back to me so promptly and in scheduling my appointment.

Response from business owner

Hey Shirley, thanks for leaving us such a positive review. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

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Sauradeep Paul
Sauradeep Paul a month ago

Very professional folks. They ensured to take all precautions during the pandemic. G is really talented. Strongly recommended!

Response from business owner

Thanks for leaving us such a positive review Sauradeep. We appreciate your business!

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Lynn Alvarado
Lynn Alvarado 2 months ago

I love this place. It smells like a hospital, so clean.

Also I LOVE MY NEW PIERCING

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Response from business owner

Thanks for leaving us such a positive review Lynn. We appreciate your business!

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vita quintanilla
vita quintanilla 3 months ago

Really friendly professional staff. Everything very clean and sterile. Got a piercing there that came out great and is healing better than any piercing I got at a kiosk at the mall. Would definitely recommend.

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Velvet Turtle
Velvet Turtle 3 months ago

I happened to stop by and they had time for some piercings! Super cool people working there and I loved the art work vibe. Most important it was safe, (temperature checks, sanitizing, spaced out, ventilated) and the work was great! I’ll …

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Response from business owner

Thanks so much for this sweet review. We appreciate you taking the time to write it and are so glad you had a good experience with us. Hope to see you again soon for more piercings!

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Kiera Jordan
Kiera Jordan 4 months ago

Guilherme was so awesome to work with and has a personality that immediately puts you at ease. My design was pretty simple but G was great about checking in with me about it. Awesome little shop!

Response from business owner

Thanks for leaving us such a positive review. We appreciate your business!

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Thales Gondim
Thales Gondim 4 months ago

Today was my first tattoo. I was nervous and scared to go in, but the tattoo artist Indy was very calming and through her words calmed me down with her stories about when she got her first tattoo. I came in the tattoo shop thinking that the…

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Response from business owner

Hey Thales,

Thank you so much for leaving us this wonderful review. We appreciate you sharing your story and are so glad your experience with Indy was so positive. We hope you come back to us for your next tattoo. Thanks!

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Mithrigar Acorncake
Mithrigar Acorncake 4 months ago

My fave spot for fresh holes and jewelry swap too !!!

Response from business owner

Awesome! Thanks so much for leaving us this great review.

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gery ilieva
gery ilieva 4 months ago

Hey all , just wanna say thank you to my tattoo artist today Guilherme he was so kind and fast , i loved his artwork and i will be back soon . Really clean and concentrated work . Professional 100%!

Response from business owner

Hi Gery, thanks so much for this review. We're so happy you had such a positive experience with G. and hope to see you for your next tattoo soon. Thanks!

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Alfredo Castillo
Alfredo Castillo 4 months ago

I have been following her on Instagram for awhile and she had a last minute cancellation so I got in two days later. I emailed her some ideas, she was very responsive and made some little tweaks and added a moth (love moths!).

Response from business owner

Great to hear you had such a positive experience with us! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a positive review, we appreciate you.

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Tiffany Guerrero
Tiffany Guerrero 4 months ago

It was awesome Indy was wonderful and I will get another tattoo from her.

Response from business owner

Great to hear, Tiffany. Thanks so much for this positive review. We appreciate it and hope to see you for your next tattoo soon!

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Rebecca Hoover
Rebecca Hoover 4 months ago

Excellent customer service. They’re very clean and careful during Covid. I was eager to replace my cartilage piercings and I’m not disappointed. I was assisted with the best size and fit, and they look beautiful.

Response from business owner

Hey Rebecca-- thanks so much for this great review. We appreciate you and your business and are so glad to hear that you're happy with your new jewelry.

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Miki Sato
Miki Sato 4 months ago

The artist was very sweet and I loved how my tattoo came out!!

Response from business owner

Great to hear! Thanks for coming in and for leaving us a review.

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Bry
Bry 5 months ago

Fun atmosphere and great artists

Response from business owner

Awesome. Thanks for coming in and leaving such a positive review!

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Jenn Liang-Chaboud
Jenn Liang-Chaboud 5 months ago

Awesome service. Talked me through getting my nose piercing back in since they can't do that work with COViD. Very knowledgeable and clear instructions! Also got new jewelry I'm really happy with.

Response from business owner

Thanks Jenn, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this great review and are so happy you're happy!

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lexi carzoli
lexi carzoli 5 months ago

Mission Ink is my absolute favorite. G is the best and will always bring your vision to life!

Response from business owner

Thanks Lexi! This is great to hear. Hope to see you for your next tattoo soon.

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yesenia gutierrez
yesenia gutierrez 5 months ago

I got a cover up tattoo from G. He made the whole experience comfortable and he is very professional. I loved his work so much I made a second appointment for a couple other tattoos I wanted. Def recommend!

Response from business owner

Thanks for leaving us this great review, Yesenia. We appreciate you and your business and hope to see you for your next tattoo soon.

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Tavia Thiessen
Tavia Thiessen 5 months ago

I got my nipples pierced by Christian. He made me feel so comfortable instantly! The shop was very clean and he was very professional. It wasn’t as painful as I thought it would be. I highly recommend this shop and if you know what’s good …

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Response from business owner

Thanks Tavia. So glad to hear you had such a positive experience with Christian and your experience at Mission Ink. We appreciate you coming in and taking the time to leave us a review.

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Alexis Navarrete
Alexis Navarrete 5 months ago

I scheduled an appointment the day of and they took me in. The front desk didn’t seem to be interested in working and had a little attitude. My artist was Guilherme he was very welcoming and gave me the right tricks and tips for my first …

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Lawrence Benson
Lawrence Benson 6 months ago

What a rad shop! I have been getting tattooed often for about 7 years and they are definitely my personal favorite.If you are looking for anything traditional Matt Howse is hands down the best around, I have several tattoos from him and …

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Paul Torres
Paul Torres 7 months ago

Jason is amazing does awesome work. I've been coming here for the last 8 plus years. Clean shop and just plain awesome!

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Nicole Morris
Nicole Morris 9 months ago

Replaced my nostril and septum jewelry here. I liked their choices for jewelry. Christian was super helpful when it came to decision-making, and a good listener when adjusting my piercings. Planning to get my other nostril pierced here once…

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Nilusha Sanmuganathan
Nilusha Sanmuganathan 9 months ago

My cousin and I both got tatts from Guilherme and we had the best experience, it happened right before all the lockdowns, so I'm grateful I got a chance to get mine done.. He's a true artist and is incredibly professional. He definitely …

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Emely Moreno
Emely Moreno a year ago

First time coming to this tattoo shop. I chose Guilherme as my tattoo artist and he is so friendly and listens to what you want. Hes very gentle and makes you feel at ease for those like me who gets nervous and anxious about the pain. I'll …

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I could make you Put your phone down
I could make you Put your phone down a year ago

I'm such a big baby when it comes to any type of pain, but while i was getting my nose piercing sasha made me feel so comfortable! i will be back in 2 months for my 2nd nose piercing!

thanks sasha!!!!

xo

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Sara Espino
Sara Espino a year ago

(Translated by Google) They are very professional and reliable

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Son muy profesionales y confiables

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Nancy Luo
Nancy Luo a year ago

First time getting my earlobes pierced here. It was a great experience having to work with Christian for the day. He's well informed about the piercing procedure and makes sure to keep you relaxed as your ears get pierced. Great place for …

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Daniel Phillips
Daniel Phillips a year ago

Pretty chill place

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Scott Thornton
Scott Thornton a year ago

Suwen is very friendly and experience artist. Provide good advise as is my first time and beautifully done. Really love her work and will definitely go back for my next one soon.

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Zach Cannon
Zach Cannon a year ago

I never leave reviews online but felt like G deserved that I do. G was awesome throughout the whole experience. Super friendly dude. I had a complete design change the day of my appointment, and he did not complain at all. We sat down and …

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Lizbeth Cabrera
Lizbeth Cabrera a year ago

Amanda did a small piece for me today and the experience exceeded all my expectations! She was patient and listened to all my thoughts and concerns. My tattoo came out better than I had envisioned and I couldn’t be more grateful.

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Lola Chase
Lola Chase a year ago

This place felt lucky, artsy, and body positive! Haight Ash Tattoo said they shouldn’t give me a belly button piercing bc of ‘roundness’, but here Christian showed no hesitation and was super sweet. And it looks adorable and centered on my …

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henryL408
henryL408 a year ago

Guilherme (G) is the man... he did a great job on my piece. He’s a really cool dude, took the time to explain everything and was patient beforehand to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. Thank you boss, I’ll see you again soon

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Cesar Palafox Garza
Cesar Palafox Garza a year ago

Staff is super nice and reassuring, being my first tattoo, everyone there made conversation to make me feel better. Amanda is super talented, and def would work with here again

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Alexander Bard
Alexander Bard a year ago

Service is super nice! Guilherme Assumpção is very very passionate about tattoo (don't drink coffee just because his precision is perfect for tattoo — dedication guys), great service, communication is on top, great person and kind soul! He…

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Angeline Khan
Angeline Khan a year ago

Guilherme did my tattoo and I absolutely love it! It's exactly what I wanted. The people there are extremely friendly and fun. The place has an amazing atmosphere with great artists! Would definitely recommend it

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Michael McFadden-Hogue
Michael McFadden-Hogue a year ago

I love Mission Ink, I just got my first tattoo there, and it is exactly what i wanted. THANK YOU!!

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Tammy Wright
Tammy Wright a year ago

Christian does all my families’ piercings, I would recommend him hands down!

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Katelyn VanPelt
Katelyn VanPelt a year ago

Amanda is amazing! I got my first tattoo here! It was hands down the best experience ever! I will definitely be back for more artwork!

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David Thomson
David Thomson a year ago

Got my first tattoo done here by Amanda, she was amazing talked me through everything and put me at ease. Made sure that everything was as I wanted, she is a really lovely girl was able to have a laugh and joke about it even with my weird …

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Reese
Reese a year ago

These guys are awesome! My friends and I came in as walk-ins for 3 tattoos and 1 piercing and Guilherme mocked up three awesome tattoos based on our descriptions and got us all in in about three hours! Christian pierced my friend's conch …

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Mei Gruchacz
Mei Gruchacz a year ago

Got two black minimalist tattoos (J initial and rose) by Guilherme and was very impressed. He’s a really nice guy, professional, makes you feel comfortable and overall a great artist. Pricing is also fair, studio is clean and very relaxing…

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Eden Schwartz
Eden Schwartz a year ago

Ive been here twice for piercings. Christian is the best!! Super knowledgeable and professional as well as an awesome dude! I’m a big scaredy cat but it’s always quick and easy and a fun time.

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Sheila Thornton
Sheila Thornton a year ago

Bruno was amazing and totally worth the wait!

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Karla Ramirez
Karla Ramirez a year ago

Ohh my God this place its asome..I love it.

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Olivia Bowman
Olivia Bowman a year ago

Great shop! Amanda is amazing and so sweet!

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Tesla Yaginuma
Tesla Yaginuma a year ago

First time getting ears pierced! Everyone was really nice and the experience was cool. There were no complications and it was really quick because there was no line. It's walk ins only and cash only so remember to bring cash. Pretty cheap …

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Karina Hidalgo
Karina Hidalgo a year ago

Everyone is really friendly! The process of a walk in piercing was quick and easy!

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Mary Banahasky
Mary Banahasky a year ago

Omg... these guys are great. Helpful and friendly! Thank you Christian ( sp?)

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Michael Vartan
Michael Vartan a year ago

I've gotten two tattoos here w/ Amanda (0uchless) and have had a great experience.

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Corey K
Corey K 2 years ago

First tattoo experience. Worked with "g" and he was a friendly and cooperative artist. Front desk staff was friendly and welcoming which means a lot and many other shops miss this important 1st impression.

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krobie53
krobie53 2 years ago

Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, talented artists. it's a cozy space that does a lot with what it has. I've gotten 2 tattoos there from 2 different artists. The first one actually remembered me and said hi when I was getting my second, …

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Alees Kss
Alees Kss 2 years ago

I love this place!

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Yoshi Robert Hibiscus
Yoshi Robert Hibiscus 2 years ago

Sick shop good prices with real stones. Badass chick helped me out with just a new titanium stud cus my last one fell out.

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Pranjal Gaur
Pranjal Gaur 2 years ago

Had a great experience for my first tattoo. Amanda was extremely friendly and walked me through the whole process. Definitely coming back here at some point for another visit

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Paula K
Paula K 2 years ago

The peircing tech saw the jewelry that I was given by someone else and had been having trouble with and he replaced it with a better choice for free. I will go back for my next job, they peirced my friend at a reasonable price and I got to …

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Cassia Gilbert
Cassia Gilbert 2 years ago

Employees are super friendly and knowledgeable. I always have fun stopping in – would definitely recommend!

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Alette Segerstrom
Alette Segerstrom 2 years ago

Amanda was fantastic! She was very patient with my friend and I, as it was our first tattoo and we were both rather nervous and picky with fonts etc. She made sure to incorporate the aspects we wanted while also making sure that the tattoo …

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morgan rossi
morgan rossi 2 years ago

Amanda was rad. She is focused and friendly and does beautiful work. We will be back.

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Sal M
Sal M 2 years ago

Very good customer services

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Ben H.
Ben H. 2 years ago

Had a great first piercing experience. Very happy.

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Sydney Manning
Sydney Manning 2 years ago

Great shop. Friendly staff. Leah is a fast wonderful talented tattoo artist.

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Paola H
Paola H 2 years ago

Amazing..

Wonderful job I'll be back. 💕💯

 
Thomas Hulse
Thomas Hulse 2 years ago

This is cool

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Annie
Annie 2 years ago

Amazing first tattoo experience with Amanda. She was patient, kind and funny! The shop is in the heart of Mission and has a very cool Halloween vibe. I highly recommend!

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Ro Sanchez Seijas
Ro Sanchez Seijas 2 years ago

I went here to get two piercings and it was great! The woman who did my piercings was super nice and the place super clean! Highly recommend it!

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Jacobo Pereira
Jacobo Pereira 2 years ago

Really awesome place with a diverse crew that are all very sweet and want to make their clients experience amazing. I went to Amanda and she truly was the best! I had such a fabulous experience and will go again for future tattoos 🌞🙂

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Helen Steinhauser
Helen Steinhauser 2 years ago

Christian was amazing! Highly recommend this place!

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Grace Rowland
Grace Rowland 2 years ago

My husband and I saw Amanda. It was his first tattoo and my second by her. She is so great! She’ll take your idea and improve upon it with her ideas to get you a great tattoo. Her lines and shading are both incredible, I have no complaints…

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Erin Sumpmann
Erin Sumpmann 2 years ago

I went with my roommate to get my ear pierced (the flat) and she got her nose pierced. Christian was fantastic. He made the whole process fun and as painless as possible. It was pretty reasonably priced as well. Would definitely recommend …

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Franziska Böhm
Franziska Böhm 2 years ago

Had a small tattoo by Guilherme. Awesome work, really nice dude & the whole studio was very clean :) Thank you for your time! Cheers from Germany.

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Juan Carlos Chi Huchim
Juan Carlos Chi Huchim 2 years ago

(Translated by Google) Good service the best tattooists

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Buen servicio los mejores tatuadores

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Sophie Patenaude
Sophie Patenaude 2 years ago

Mission Ink is the best, and Bruno is the man! My husband and I have both gotten tattooed by him (multiple full-day sessions), and we could not be happier with his work 😊 He was super willing to work with us and put up with all our …

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Darryl Jones
Darryl Jones 2 years ago

My wife has many tats and piercings it was really hard to find pieces for extra jewelry she had and they have everything very professional and clean

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Nano bliss
Nano bliss 2 years ago

Great place for service especially as an introvert! People are friendly and if they make conversation it isn't boring as hell. 5 stars for sure

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kelli martin
kelli martin 2 years ago

They were the greatest group of people. Kept me calm and I was relaxed for my piercing. Thank you all!

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Susan OConnor
Susan OConnor 2 years ago

Just got my second tattoo with Amanda there. Very professional and clean, great artist and I've been thrilled with her work. These are my first tattoos ever and I did a lot of research first and am very pleased with my decision!

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Maple Bam
Maple Bam 2 years ago

(Translated by Google) Great shop, excellent staff, I had Bruno surely the best tattooist in SF, a tattoo genius, the rates are really reasonable for SF.

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Super boutique , personnel excellent, j’ai eu Bruno sûrement le meilleur …

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Cecilia Artaxet
Cecilia Artaxet 2 years ago

Bruno ROCKS!

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Larry Huynh
Larry Huynh 2 years ago

Walk in, saw Leah. She was awesome, completed my tattoo faster than expected; it was clean and priced very well

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Aditya Veda
Aditya Veda 2 years ago

Brilliant, my friend just got a tattoo, I was totally able to watch.

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Ali B
Ali B 2 years ago

Got my septum done by the lovely Sashablue. She made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process and told me everything I needed to know about aftercare. I was concerned about a bump and sent her e-mail to which she responded right …

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Paige W
Paige W 2 years ago

Got my nose pierced. The piercer was super nice and told me all i needed to know! I believe her name was sasha?

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Ace Haidrey
Ace Haidrey 2 years ago

Great and funny staff – very engaging group and really care about providing quality service. Amanda was so amazing – I sent a photo of calligraphy and she sized and placed perfectly. All the little details. It was my first and will likely …

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Clydesdale
Clydesdale 2 years ago

A clean, old-school place...

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Mirko Zampogna
Mirko Zampogna 2 years ago

Super friendly and experienced staff!

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Cynthia McKelvey
Cynthia McKelvey 2 years ago

Amanda did an incredible job on my tattoo! She was very friendly and professional, and was super invested in creating a piece that I would love. She had amazing bedside manner and it was the most pleasant tattooing experience I've had to …

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Damon Bell
Damon Bell 2 years ago

First tattoo and was the best experience. Bruno made me feel comfortable and did a incredible job of my portrait. He was worth the wait and planning on getting another soon.

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Wilda Wolfe
Wilda Wolfe 2 years ago

Very clean, sleak looking shop with lots of talented people working out of there. They do NOT sell jewelry, plugs, tapers, gauges, etc.

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Monica Meza
Monica Meza 2 years ago

Hella professional and clean very nice . cool info they send u home with

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Sadie Williams
Sadie Williams 2 years ago

Such friendly and professional service!! I’ve gotten two piercings here and both times was made very comfortable and felt very informed. Sasha is 💯

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Brad Speed
Brad Speed 3 years ago

1st tat... "G" my artist was very friendly and extremely talented absolutely love it

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Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercing
2440 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 400-5785
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