Black Wave Tattoo Los Angeles is great! I did a walk in late on Saturday night. The crew was really accommodating, friendly and professional. I had some quick line and shading work done on my arm by C... Read More
Black Wave Tattoo Los Angeles is great! I did a walk in late on Saturday night. The crew was really accommodating, friendly and professional. I had some quick line and shading work done on my arm by Campbell, and it turned out perfectly. I can't wait to come back for a whole lot more! Read Less
Tyron Estey
3 Jan 2017
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Roger is AMAZING. Super talented. Great energy - made me feel super comfortable. And knows what's up. Check him out for sure. Love his skills. I will definitely be back for additional work.
Niccolo B.
21 Apr 2016
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I'm currently having a large beautiful back piece done from Su'a Sulu'ape FreeWind at Black Wave Tattoo. He's not only creating an intriguing complex hand drawn piece, but also does an amazing job wit... Read More
I'm currently having a large beautiful back piece done from Su'a Sulu'ape FreeWind at Black Wave Tattoo. He's not only creating an intriguing complex hand drawn piece, but also does an amazing job with handling a multitude of challenges that come along with it (pre-existing tattoo and bulged back). My piece is part Tatau (hand tapped) and part tattoo (machine) and the experience is great without reservation. Unlike the mainstream tattoo shop, what makes Black Wave so unique is that not only the people there care for your tattoo and inspirations, but also will guide you with your choices and needs. This is not the place for getting an instant tattoo done and never to come back, but much rather the place if you want a true experience in getting a meaningful piece done and making new friends. Let's face it, the art will stay for life, so make it count and seek out this great place for a once in a lifetime experience.- Tyrell Read Less
DENNY BROWN
9 Feb 2016
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Mario Morales
14 Oct 2015
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Michelle S.
27 Feb 2015
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If I could give this place zero stars, I would. But I had to choose one star to continue to write this review. The artist (and I use the term lightly) called "Freewind" is totally unprofessional, flak... Read More
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. But I had to choose one star to continue to write this review. The artist (and I use the term lightly) called "Freewind" is totally unprofessional, flaky and rude. When I decided that I did not want him to tattoo me after getting bad vibes from him, he proceeded to call and text me relentlessly. It is bordering on stalking. PLEASE stop harassing customers!!!! Read Less
Victor S.
26 Feb 2015
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Do I really have to give this joker one star?? there should be a negative star rating for businesses run this bad.This place is horrible. the shop is a cluttered dusty mess. it's extremely overpriced ... Read More
Do I really have to give this joker one star?? there should be a negative star rating for businesses run this bad.This place is horrible. the shop is a cluttered dusty mess. it's extremely overpriced for outdated amateur artwork.the artist was stoned and never bothered to show up on time.when he finally arrived two hours late,Freewind was extremely rude and arrogant.A compete waste of time. horrible vibe in there. horrible tattoo work being done and way overpriced!! I am covered in ink and I've never had such a bad experience as going to black wave and meeting freewind.do yourself a favor and steer clear of this joint at all costs!! Read Less
Rex M.
14 May 2014
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After waiting for my apt time....I returned for my tattoo.the artist was friendly....not overly.All I wanted was the numbers 8 2 8 tattooed on my upper arm.Well....the first two numbers turned out nic... Read More
After waiting for my apt time....I returned for my tattoo.the artist was friendly....not overly.All I wanted was the numbers 8 2 8 tattooed on my upper arm.Well....the first two numbers turned out nicely....but the last 8 was messed up but I didn't make a fuss.......not worth it plus,what could be done at that point, 'eh?Perhaps stopping in the middle of the tattoo to go into the lobby and playbongos and then returning to the needle was what threw him off ??? Read Less
Scott S.
12 Sep 2013
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Shopped hard for tat.... Bad reviews... No website ....it just expired ..???? This is a well known tat business that is art and graphic design oriented and there is no website and almost no Internet p... Read More
Shopped hard for tat.... Bad reviews... No website ....it just expired ..???? This is a well known tat business that is art and graphic design oriented and there is no website and almost no Internet presence at all....no thank you Read Less
Victor G.
4 Jun 2013
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I went here years ago with a friend. We both got work done from some dude "Yetti". $2500 later we were left with tattoo nightmares, and 2 owed sessions. Yetti left the shop and never finished our horr... Read More
I went here years ago with a friend. We both got work done from some dude "Yetti". $2500 later we were left with tattoo nightmares, and 2 owed sessions. Yetti left the shop and never finished our horrible tattoos. Guess thats a good thing. Read Less
Krystal A.
21 Jun 2010
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wow, what a waste of time. For two weeks I played around with these guys trying to schedule a "consultation."I finally got it. Saturday at 3 I was supposed to meet with Seymour to discuss my tattoo an... Read More
wow, what a waste of time. For two weeks I played around with these guys trying to schedule a "consultation."I finally got it. Saturday at 3 I was supposed to meet with Seymour to discuss my tattoo and then get to work on the design and tattoo.well, at 1:30 they called to cancel. so there went my Saturday down the tubes (i was already traveling to the shop).we rescheduled for Monday at 1:00. I took off a half day from work and was there at 12:50, excited to get going on the tat. The receptionist told me that he was going to only be able to see me for a little while as he had something else going on in the evening.At this point I was getting frustrated with my treatment, particularly b/c the tattoo was to be of considerable size (and expense).so at 1:30 he still wasn't there. I threw in the towel and explained to his manager/receptionist that i was feeling some bad vibes after basically being blown off twice in 3 days. this isn't the sort of relationship I want with my tat artist. my time is valuable too. most other shops i've seen say that if you're more than 15 minutes late you forfeit the session. so what if the artist blows you off to work on his car and then is a no show at the second appointment?really quite a let down, and extremely unprofessional. Read Less
Black Wave Tattoo Los Angeles is great! I did a walk in late on Saturday night. The crew was really accommodating, friendly and professional. I had some quick line and shading work done on my arm by C... Read More
Black Wave Tattoo Los Angeles is great! I did a walk in late on Saturday night. The crew was really accommodating, friendly and professional. I had some quick line and shading work done on my arm by Campbell, and it turned out perfectly. I can't wait to come back for a whole lot more! Read Less
Tyron Estey
3 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
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Roger is AMAZING. Super talented. Great energy - made me feel super comfortable. And knows what's up. Check him out for sure. Love his skills. I will definitely be back for additional work.
Niccolo B.
21 Apr 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I'm currently having a large beautiful back piece done from Su'a Sulu'ape FreeWind at Black Wave Tattoo. He's not only creating an intriguing complex hand drawn piece, but also does an amazing job wit... Read More
I'm currently having a large beautiful back piece done from Su'a Sulu'ape FreeWind at Black Wave Tattoo. He's not only creating an intriguing complex hand drawn piece, but also does an amazing job with handling a multitude of challenges that come along with it (pre-existing tattoo and bulged back). My piece is part Tatau (hand tapped) and part tattoo (machine) and the experience is great without reservation. Unlike the mainstream tattoo shop, what makes Black Wave so unique is that not only the people there care for your tattoo and inspirations, but also will guide you with your choices and needs. This is not the place for getting an instant tattoo done and never to come back, but much rather the place if you want a true experience in getting a meaningful piece done and making new friends. Let's face it, the art will stay for life, so make it count and seek out this great place for a once in a lifetime experience.- Tyrell Read Less
DENNY BROWN
9 Feb 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Mario Morales
14 Oct 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Michelle S.
27 Feb 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. But I had to choose one star to continue to write this review. The artist (and I use the term lightly) called "Freewind" is totally unprofessional, flak... Read More
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. But I had to choose one star to continue to write this review. The artist (and I use the term lightly) called "Freewind" is totally unprofessional, flaky and rude. When I decided that I did not want him to tattoo me after getting bad vibes from him, he proceeded to call and text me relentlessly. It is bordering on stalking. PLEASE stop harassing customers!!!! Read Less
Victor S.
26 Feb 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Do I really have to give this joker one star?? there should be a negative star rating for businesses run this bad.This place is horrible. the shop is a cluttered dusty mess. it's extremely overpriced ... Read More
Do I really have to give this joker one star?? there should be a negative star rating for businesses run this bad.This place is horrible. the shop is a cluttered dusty mess. it's extremely overpriced for outdated amateur artwork.the artist was stoned and never bothered to show up on time.when he finally arrived two hours late,Freewind was extremely rude and arrogant.A compete waste of time. horrible vibe in there. horrible tattoo work being done and way overpriced!! I am covered in ink and I've never had such a bad experience as going to black wave and meeting freewind.do yourself a favor and steer clear of this joint at all costs!! Read Less
Rex M.
14 May 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
After waiting for my apt time....I returned for my tattoo.the artist was friendly....not overly.All I wanted was the numbers 8 2 8 tattooed on my upper arm.Well....the first two numbers turned out nic... Read More
After waiting for my apt time....I returned for my tattoo.the artist was friendly....not overly.All I wanted was the numbers 8 2 8 tattooed on my upper arm.Well....the first two numbers turned out nicely....but the last 8 was messed up but I didn't make a fuss.......not worth it plus,what could be done at that point, 'eh?Perhaps stopping in the middle of the tattoo to go into the lobby and playbongos and then returning to the needle was what threw him off ??? Read Less
Scott S.
12 Sep 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Shopped hard for tat.... Bad reviews... No website ....it just expired ..???? This is a well known tat business that is art and graphic design oriented and there is no website and almost no Internet p... Read More
Shopped hard for tat.... Bad reviews... No website ....it just expired ..???? This is a well known tat business that is art and graphic design oriented and there is no website and almost no Internet presence at all....no thank you Read Less
Victor G.
4 Jun 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I went here years ago with a friend. We both got work done from some dude "Yetti". $2500 later we were left with tattoo nightmares, and 2 owed sessions. Yetti left the shop and never finished our horr... Read More
I went here years ago with a friend. We both got work done from some dude "Yetti". $2500 later we were left with tattoo nightmares, and 2 owed sessions. Yetti left the shop and never finished our horrible tattoos. Guess thats a good thing. Read Less
Krystal A.
21 Jun 2010
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
wow, what a waste of time. For two weeks I played around with these guys trying to schedule a "consultation."I finally got it. Saturday at 3 I was supposed to meet with Seymour to discuss my tattoo an... Read More
wow, what a waste of time. For two weeks I played around with these guys trying to schedule a "consultation."I finally got it. Saturday at 3 I was supposed to meet with Seymour to discuss my tattoo and then get to work on the design and tattoo.well, at 1:30 they called to cancel. so there went my Saturday down the tubes (i was already traveling to the shop).we rescheduled for Monday at 1:00. I took off a half day from work and was there at 12:50, excited to get going on the tat. The receptionist told me that he was going to only be able to see me for a little while as he had something else going on in the evening.At this point I was getting frustrated with my treatment, particularly b/c the tattoo was to be of considerable size (and expense).so at 1:30 he still wasn't there. I threw in the towel and explained to his manager/receptionist that i was feeling some bad vibes after basically being blown off twice in 3 days. this isn't the sort of relationship I want with my tat artist. my time is valuable too. most other shops i've seen say that if you're more than 15 minutes late you forfeit the session. so what if the artist blows you off to work on his car and then is a no show at the second appointment?really quite a let down, and extremely unprofessional. Read Less