Long Beach Ink Assassins

Long Beach Ink Assassins, located in Long Beach, California, is highly regarded by clients for its exceptional artistry and professional service. Visitors consistently highlight the studio’s talented artists, comfortable atmosphere, and welcoming vibe, often feeling “at home” during their tattoo sessions.

Practical Info

Clients find the studio accommodating and flexible with appointments; however, popular artists like Splinter are in high demand, making advance booking advisable. Long Beach Ink Assassins also accommodates walk-ins. The studio is praised for very fair pricing, with artists often working within client budgets to provide excellent value.

The Studio Experience

The studio maintains a reputation for its friendly, respectful staff and enjoyable atmosphere. Clients appreciate being greeted warmly and engaging in easy conversations with artists, ensuring a relaxed experience. First-time tattoo clients feel at ease, as artists patiently guide them. The environment is frequently described as having a great, “dope vibe.”

The Artists and Their Work

Long Beach Ink Assassins boasts a team of highly skilled artists consistently delivering work that often surpasses client expectations. Splinter is praised for his professionalism, patience, and “magic touch,” excelling in straight lines and intricate shading. Sergio makes first-time clients comfortable, while Josh is recognized as a “true master” of scar cover-ups. The studio’s artists contribute to diverse styles, including traditional, black and gray, realistic, and surreal, all executed with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in designs that often look even better than imagined.

Piercing & Other Services

Beyond its acclaimed tattoo services, the studio offers piercing. A long-standing client fondly recalled receiving their first piercing at the shop, underscoring the studio’s commitment to diverse services.

What Customers Say

Many visitors describe Long Beach Ink Assassins as a place where artists go above and beyond, with one client stating, “artist bent over backwards to make sure the tattoo looked good and made sure it was drawn out perfectly!” Another client, from Seattle, appreciated Splinter’s approach, noting he “made me feel welcome and made sure I was doing okay with every stroke he did.” Josh’s skill with scar cover-ups also received high praise; a client shared, “I cannot even see the scar at all! So whoever out there thinks there is no hope for an ugly surgery scar, go see Josh! He is a true master of his trade!”