Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercing

Reviews 5

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ProSnappsMommy

I chose to go to Mission Ink because of all the rave reviews and 5 star ratings about the staff. I guess my expectations were raised a bit too high and I expected a different experience. The shop itself is what youd expect of a cute eclectic tattoo/piercing place and the staff are nice, and enjoyable enough. This was my first experience getting a tattoo and many of the google reviews specifically mentioned coming here for their first and how comfortable and supportive the staff was for them. I didnt feel that way. I should have walked out and chosen another shop. Dont get me wrong, Im satisfied with my tattoo. But the experience of my first tattoo could have been better. I felt very little support and at times I felt as if the staff and artist were annoyed with my inexperience or that I came in not knowing what I could do with what I wanted. I feel a true professional artist should expect education to always be part of the deal when its someones first time. I didnt possess the knowledge or experience to know what was or what was not possible but I felt as though they expected that I should. Also as a first timer, you dream big. You have no reference point other than what you are hoping for and theres meaning in what you are doing. I think many first timers choose something for their first tattoo thats meaningful and I feel the artist should understand that if you take that away by saying its not possible, the person needs some acceptance time that theyre not getting what they dreamed. I felt like I was rushed to accept my memorial would need to be reduced dramatically and quite frankly that the artist was a bit perturbed by my sadness from the realization I couldnt get what I wanted. It wasnt so much the fact that I couldnt get what I had hoped for or wanted, but it was the way with which that message was delivered and the insensitivity of the staff regarding the issue added to the rushed feeling to decide. I should have walked out and found a more supportive place so that my first EXPERIENCE would have been better...because the actual tattoo itself ended up being simple enough I could have gotten it anywhere.

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Emmanuel Mejia

Got my First Tattoo!!! I called a couple days after my initial meet up, after setting up an appointment, I needed to change the time of the appointment due to work. They were nice enough, with due time, to change it and inform me that G, my tattoo artist, had a previous appointment that day and I should arrive early just to give them time to check me in . I arrived on a Mon afternoon and the parlor was buzzing with people. G was still working on another client, but said hello when for about an hour before he saw me but the front lady, something starting with an L, informed me every so often of Gs progress and even offered me cookies and water while I waited. I even spoke with Travis, one of the staff member who does piercings, for 20 min while he was on break and had a great conversation while waiting. Once Will was free, he spoke with me again about my tattoo, he was concerned and patient with my requests. We decided after a little discussion about the size and style, how the tattoo should look like, then went to work!!! I let the front desk lady know that I had a friend coming in later to hang out while I got tattooed which was fine with the staff. G, my friend, and I hung out for about 2 hours talking and joking while I was face down on my stomach, just chillin. All in all, my experience was phenomenal. I got great service and they were great at communicating what was happening. G was a super great dude, the front desk, and staff were genuine and calm. I would highly recommend this place and G specifically. Im planning on going back to get additional work done by Will himself. For a first timer, you want to feel like theres no stress and a good energy when walking in. This business has friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, and licensed staff that know what there doing. If your looking for a new spot, first timer, or simple just want to get a tattoo in the spur of the moment, I would recommend... G @ MISSION INK TATTOO & PIERCING HIGHLY!!!

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Shiv Paul

GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT WORK, GREAT PRICES!! For a while I have wanted a compass on the inside of my wrist as my first tattoo. I live in NYC and went to a place my friends recommended and was told what I wanted was too small, wouldnt work and the people were generally very unhelpful. So being in SF for a few months I decided to see about getting it done here. I researched Yelp for tattoo places and all the reviews for Mission Ink were really positive. I first met Andrew a fellow Brit at the front desk and chatted with him for a bit and he introduced me to Bruno. They were both really engaged, took time to understand what I wanted and then made suggestions on the design I wanted. I went back a week later and Bruno showed me the mock up. We worked on it to revise it and he was patient and nothing was too problematic to do or change. I am a bit of a perfectionist but he is too so it worked. The guys were amazing. The tattoo took about 45 minutes and I ABSOLUTELY could not be happier. It is a really beautiful piece of work. This place rocks!! if you intend or are just thinking about getting a tattoo done you have to go here. Great people, great work, great prices.

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Janelle Rojas

Amanda did an amazing job with my first tattoo! I am still in the healing process as I just recently added this lovely flower lady to my life (and my ribcage), but I love her so much already! Considering it was my first tattoo experience, I was fairly nervous about everything, from reaching out and to, later, the actual process (I heard plenty of stories of pain), but Amanda was compassionate, kind, and warm, which relieved any anxieties. I am so happy I found Amanda and definitely plan on reaching back out to her at Mission Ink when Im ready for the next! All of the staff I encountered were welcoming and inviting. The location was beautiful, comfy, and clean. I know there are some reviews with concerns about the surrounding area, but even though I, myself, am usually and understandably weary of walking around cities alone, I had no problem parking in the nearby garage and walking to Mission Ink with a sense of safety on my own (for anyone with any similar or related concerns). All-in-all, what a great experience, truly deserving of all 5 stars and an honest review (I usually dont review places, generally speaking). Thanks, again, Amanda!

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Alexandra Mays

I went here today to get my septum pierced by Sasha Blue! Aaaaand turns out my nose wasnt made for a septum piercing. I dont have a "sweet spot" for the needle to go through without piercing cartilage. Sasha explained how she prefers not to do septum piercings through cartilage, because of the extended healing time and issues it can cause. I really respected the fact that she stood her ground when she felt a piercing there wouldnt be worth it. She did, however, suggest a nostril piercing, and I agreed that it would be a good alternative. Sasha was professional, used clean tools, her and the other employee there (whose name I sadly didnt catch) were friendly, and she helped me find the piercing that worked for me when what I came for wouldnt be the best choice. I definitely recommend Sasha Blue at Mission Ink for piercings! :)

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