Explicit Ink Tattoo And Piercing

It sucked terribly. I regret having destroyed my skin by these amateur douchebags… stay away

Got pierced by «Big Mike» I believe his name is. White dude with American traditional tattoos. DON’T LET HIM PIERCE YOU. Took him about 2 hours to pierce my friend and I’s nose, longer on her than me cause he decided to take a 35 minute break while setting up. My piercing came out crooked, and I know he knew too cause as soon as he put the ring in he followed up by saying, «your nose is almost impossible to pierce crooked.» And sure enough I rushed to the mirror to see the diamond side face directly into my face, I tried waiting till the swelling went down and hoped I was just over thinking it but it’s been almost 2 months and it’s still the same.
I see he commented saying he doesn’t work here anymore so this is more of a review on him instead of the shop so heads up to his future clients who want nose piercings, don’t do it.

This is BIG MIKE. I no longer work at Explicit Ink Tattoo. If youd like to still get tattoos or piercings from me please hit me up on instagram @irishpridetattoo or you can text me at 714−366−6436. Thanks

This is ryan (Trip) @inkbytrip i was a tattoo artist there for the past year I am sorry to say that I am no longer working at explicit ink tattoo if you would like to get a hold of me for tattoos please email me at
for booking or you can call me at (714)576−6015 and also follow me on Instagram @inkbytrip.

Best tattoo /​piercing shop in the universe. (BIG MIKE) your the best man. Can’t wait to come back and see you again bro. GREAT WORK

Came in for new jewelry and Mike was super helpful and patient, most definitely coming in again! Very pleased with their service

Just got my arm band tattoo retouched by Big Mike. Big before and after difference. Happy with the end result. Highly recommend @irishpridetattoo. He took care of me the entire time, made sure I had a comfortable experience. Coming back!

For starters, the this place accepts credit cards, and NO its just not an ATM cuz you can’t even get cash out of a credit card, like really? Do you even own any sorce of deferred payment ?? Obviously not cuz you need a pin and ya’ll know you too fucking lazy to go through the process to obtain one. Hence, amt=no credit cards. Change your shit on Unilocal,ya’ll false advertising. Have some shame.
But I digress, I came here for my septum and nose piercing. Mike was really helpful, he went through the trouble of looking for the VERY LAST PIECE that night. Cut its, sterilized both, very proffessional. Honestly, it wasn’t that bad, he had a wonderful method of making of making the septum feel less painful. AND can you believe my nose piercing fell out during my slumber, Mike was generous enough to redo it for me :). Quick and with a slight pinch. This place is awesome, he sure to hit up Mike for any piercings! Staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Oh and they got Futurama playing on the TV’s while they get down with the get down B)

Your parking signs in front of your business are NOT LEGAL!
California Vehicle Code For Private Property Impound
CVC 22 953 prohibits a tow from private property
open to the public without a fee within one hour of the vehicle being parked EXCEPT for hotel, motel, and apartments stalls and disabled parking or vehicles parked within 15 feet of a fire lane or fire hydrant or the entrance to or exit from private property
1) There is displayed, in plain view at all entrances to the property, a sign not less than 17 inches by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, prohibiting public parking and indicating that vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense, and containing the telephone number of the local traffic law enforcement agency and the name and telephone number of each towing company that is a party to a written general towing authorization agreement with the owner or person in lawful possession of the property. The sign may also indicate that a citation may also be issued for the violation.
2) A property owner or owner’s agent or lessee who causes the removal of a vehicle parked on that property pursuant to the exemption set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (l) and fails to comply with that subdivision is guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($ 1,000).

Madi thanks for the ink can’t wait for the next session great work never had anyone as chill while tattooing so definitely recommend mad I to anyone of my friends

Madi is an outstanding, professional, personable artist. I trust him completely to deliver top notch work every time I visit the shop. He gives me great advice and guides me to what will look best based on my personal desires. He really is the best!

Bryan will set an appt up with you & when you show up act like he doesn’t know what you’re talking about.
Theirs a reason why that shop is always lonely
Bad service no ethics.

Received my very first tattoo by the talented Bryan tonight. Excellent job, I’m in love with it !!!

My dad has been looking for the right place to get a tattoo and was recommended explicit tattoo. We went there today and Brian G. Did a really great job! Everyone was friendly and it was a clean location. My dad was very impressed with his final results and plans to go back to Brian for his next!

This review is for Ryan (Trip). He is an amazing artist I absolutely love his work. I have been going to Ryan for quite some time now to get my tattoos. He has done 4 out of the 6 pieces I have. (And that’s only because I went to school in North Dakota and had two of them done out there)… Ryan does clean beautiful lines, has a light hand, and works quick. The final results are just amazing (even years later my tattoos look great!). He has done my sternum, my side, and my hip/​butt. I recommend him to everyone that I know. I have a bunch of friends that go to him as well.
GO SEE HIM!!! He’s also an awesome guy.

Went in the other night and got tattooed by ryan aka trip and let me tell Ya he’s amazing ! Super comfortable around him and can trust what he’s doing. Light handed, clean lines, and awesome color. Definitely coming back. And I forsure recommend him. Overall had a great experience.

Came here for my 2^nd tattoo on Friday the 13^th! Got my Boo (super mario) done by Ralf! He was super awesome, light hand, it barely hurt, super chill guy. Definitely coming to him for my future tattoos.
Came back tonight (sunday) for my friends tattoo, Bryan did a great job for him! Very flexible and took his time. My friends first tattoo and he loves it! He’ll be coming back too (=

I will definitely be coming back here whenever I’m in California to get more done. Jon did an amazing job with both of the tattoos I got done by him ! It made my whole experience here in Cali that much more wonderful. Any question I had was answered. I was 100% satisfied with my visit here.

One and done — Had an appointment at 11, was really excited as this ink was several years in the planning. Went in last Wednesday to make the arrangements and Ralf was very excited and encouraging. I watched him take my number and put it in the appointment in his phone. Showed up, waited… sent an e-​mail, no reply. When I returned at noon, someone else was there, asked for Ralf, was told he was not in. He asked if I had Ralf’s phone number, I said nope — then I turned around an walked out.
Finally, today at 3:35pm received an e-​mail saying «…got my schedule changed» along with an apology. Received another e-​mail, fifteen minutes later, also with an apology. Fine. Apology accepted. Where’s the decency of at least a courtesy call?. These are not the people with whom I want to do business. Now I have to wait, for me, a considerable length of time until my schedule frees up. Extremely disappointed, very upset., they will no longer get my business and I will continue to discourage people from going there. It was so promising and I was looking forward to it and the sheer let down has left me bitter.

Jon Luce is amazing! He’s been tattooing me for years and I’m glad he’s now closer to my house!
Very clean shop (especially compared to most in Fullerton)!
I’d recommend this shop to any/​every one!