Carmel Tattoo INK

Carmel Tattoo Ink is a very nice place in the Arts District. It was very clean and they are very professional. My daughter had her ears pierced when she was little at another place and she would get infected and someone suggested we try a tattoo shop since they use needles and they cause less damage to the lobes than ear guns. The lady today did my daughters lobes and she was very nice and professional. She was playing Encanto when we arrived and she chatted with my daughter. She barely noticed she got her ears pierced. She was very caring and friendly and made my daughter feel at ease. Only complaint I have is that it is hard reaching them on the phone at times but this is only because on busy days they are booked pretty solid and busy. I’m thinking that they don’t answer the phone because they are with customers in the shop.

We got our 10 year old's ears pierced by Taylor. She came highly recommended and lived up to all the recommendations. She was patient, understanding, and professional. She did a wonderful job making our daughter feel confident and comfortable. She did both ears with no pain or trouble. DO NOT go anywhere else to get ears pierced. Taylor is the best and I cannot recommend her enough.

The shop was everything a parent would look for, clean, bright, and friendly.

Josh took over my tattoo appointment unexpectedly and did an amazing job! He made me feel comfortable and showed me multiple options of both tattoos that I requested in all different sizes and variations in order to produce the best image possible. He even helped me make a final decision based on my preferences as I am very indecisive! The price was reasonable and the shop is incredibly sanitary. I will definitely be back for more tattoos with Josh!

I went here on Wednesday to get a walk-in tattoo but even though they were booked, Josh managed to get me in the next day and was super great! He made sure I was happy with the design and we had great conversation while he was tattooing me!

My 2.5 year old daughter had been asking for earrings. She got hers done yesterday at Carmel Tattoo Ink. They were highly recommended. They were amazing!! Clean, professional, and quick.
Elizabeth was so kind and made my daughter feel comfortable. Great experience, I would absolutely recommend them!

This was my first tattoo. I’m 51, so it was a really big step for me. From the moment I arrived, Josh made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. He helped me with my design and was so kind and compassionate when I was so nervous. I will recommend him to everyone who I tell about this experience. His sweet spirit and incredible talent was a gift to me. I will never forget him. I know I won’t because I have his artwork on my wrist every day now. He was a true inspiration! I’m so thankful our paths crossed today!

Seriously such an amazing place!! My experience here was by FAR my best piercing experience I’ve had! I believe the woman who helped me was named Brooke! I called to see if I’d be able to book a double orbit conch same day, they were very booked up with only a few openings (I was surprised they had any honestly!) but were able to squeeze me in same day! Now, Brooke was truly phenomenal!!! I informed her of my health issues prior to my piercings and she truly cared for me the entire time, making sure I was okay every step of the way! She was so outgoing, sweet, and knowledgeable! Answered any question I had and then some! I couldn’t say enough about her! Thank you SO much, Brooke! I hope to come back soon!

A few months ago I came in to get my nose pierced. I don’t have much of a pain tolerance and I was extremely nervous. Luckily I got Ellie and she was so incredibly patient with me and very kind. She didn’t make me feel bad for being nervous. She truly was the best and I had the best experience with her. My piercing healed up wonderfully, and the placement of it was exactly what I asked for. I cannot recommend Ellie for your next piercing enough! I will probably be back for many more piercings from her.

Got tattooed by Josh and I couldn’t be more pleased. He did an amazing job with shades, lines and shadows! He was very easy to talk to as well and I am very happy with both the tattoo and the experience itself. Very excited for my next session.

My sister-in-law got a tattoo on 01/30/23 at this establishment. Her tattoo artist was Adam French, one of the owners. I was there during the entire process from start to finish and was extremely impressed with Adam's attention to detail and the way he explained the steps in that process. This was her first tattoo, and it had a very special meaning to her. Adam made her feel very comfortable from the moment she walked in and continued until the tattoo was finished. She couldn't be more pleased with how amazing the tattoo looks, and the skill that Adam possesses. Both my sister-in-law and I would highly recommend Adam and Carmel Tattoo INK for any design that you might desire.