Overall good experience with my nose repiercings. But trying to get service for buying new nose jewelry has been a hassle. This is the second time I've walked in to speak with the piercer and just waited for like 15 or so minutes with no one checking in about me needing anything. Today, I'm thinking the piercer and others were busy, so I just waited. After 20 minutes Im finally able to get someones attention, only to have them tell me the piercer is now off the clock. So I can't even get my pricing questions asked. So that was a little frustrating considering I came all the way from San Leandro and called ahead of time to make sure she would be there by the time I got there. Read Less

Overall my experience here was good. I had both of my tragus' pierced years ago and since that time I have kept earrings in almost constantly. When I first had them pierced at a different shop the earrings remained in place for over a year until I removed them for a different set. I went into sacred tattoo hoping that by having a professional put them in they would stay in place for about the same amount of time. I didn't need the holes pierced at all, just wanted help putting them in those tricky tragus holes. Hydi was the one who helped me. I picked out some lovely rose gold hammered flat earrings that I was really stoked about. Hydi did a fine job, very efficient. By the time I was leaving I was very happy with how my new earrings looked, they caught the light nicely. However, I will not go back here to have someone put these in again. My left earring fell out less than a week after I got it. My right one fell out after two weeks and I was not able to find either one. So basically, I spent a TON of money to lose two gold earrings at what seemed a ridiculously short amount of time. I understand that this could be an issue with the earrings themselves. Regardless, I spent way too much money for them to fall out that fast. My birthday is this weekend, less than a month since I had them put in and I'm super bummed not to have them. Read Less

I worked with Erik and found him to be very helpful and kind. This was my first tattoo and he was very understanding of my apprehension. His design was great and even though I backed out I would wholeheartedly recommend his services Read Less

I took my 16 yr daughter to get her ears pierced 3:30p Sunday 10/7 for her birthday. The piercer (an Argentinian man) told us my daughter needed an ID to get her ears pierced. I drove home got it came back at 4pm, We walked in the same time as 3 young ladies in their 20's. He began to service the 3 women first although we came first and arrived again at the same time. He along with other employees proceeded to talk and flirt with the women. Other customers also came around this time and along with us waited for over 20 minutes for service then left. There were 3 other employees walking around, smoking, changing the music. For whatever reason they didn't help or talk to us or the other 5 potential customers. My daughter and I left at 5:45p so angry! 2 hours wasted! Terrible customers attention and service!We went to Zebra in Berkeley tonight, she got her ears pierced and we were provided excellent customer service.I wouldn't recommend Scared Heart. And if I was the owner I would reconsider how you train your staff. $700 probably walked out due to lack of attention Sunday afternoon. Read Less

This shop had an amazing vibe and also took my tattoo virginity... I came down for the Raiders game from Anchorage, AK...  Never have I ever had a tattoo before..   We called around and asked for walk-in appointments...  We were leaving in a few days and didn't have time to schedule an appointment. Being a raiders fan I wanted my first tattoo in Oakland...  Nick Rose hooked me up and got my Raiders logo in the State of Alaska tattoo done and did a damn good job...  Also beat out Alaska prices as well...  Went back right before we left to go home and they did a cover up fix for one of my girls jail tattoos and did a nice job on that as well...  I'm super grateful for what they were able to accomplish.  Thank you Sacred Tattoo and Nick Rose... Read Less

A couple months back, Hydi pierced my septum with a 10g piercing needle. I have a lot of tattoo ink, but when it comes to piercings I would say I'm a bit "green". I was quite nervous with anticipation the entire time leading up to/during the process, but Hydi was super rad and very professional and cleanly throughout the process. As of today, my new piercing is healed and I have removed the original retainer she had placed through my septum. I alternate between an "Omega" retainer and a captive ball septum ring. I am not familiar with the rest of the crew at Sacred, but one thing I can say is that Hydi is awesome! If I choose to get another piercing done, I am going straight to her. Thanks, Hydi!!! Read Less

Did long research for best tattoo shops this was the first on the list.hubby and I went and checked it out..place clean artist (erik) explained and talked in length about what we wanted..we were pleased..set up an appointment and was very pleased at the work that was done...Sacred Heart tattoo has 2 new customers.. We love it!!! Read Less

Want to give a shout out to Heidi, the piercer. She was super sweet, totally professional, and when the shop didn't have the specific jewelry I needed (glass retainers to replace piercings for a surgery), she referred somewhere else that did. This is good business. I'll definitely be back. Read Less

I had been wanting an iris tattoo for a while and all the artists I contacted were booked up or non-responsive. Nick took me as a walk-in and worked with me for several weeks to get the design just right. He was patient, responsive and super nice through the whole experience. And his design was AMAZING! I am so happy with my new iris friend on my forearm. Thanks, Nick! (Also, everyone at Sacred was super nice and helpful. Jared helped figure out placement and gave wise advice. No pretentious vibe at all.) Read Less

Jeery is great. Got the first half of my tattoo done with him a little over two weeks ago. Came back in to finish today, but he wanted to wait an extra week for healing. He still showed me the rest of the piece he had drawn up. Great and honest guy. Nice work. Can't wait to finish the piece! He even touched up an old piece for me that was a little botched. I also got a tat done here two years ago from another guy who did great. And my second hole ear piercings. This place is just a good and honest spot to go to. Read Less

Poor service! By the wavy haired blonde piercer!***this review is strictly off of an attempt to purchase jewelry. Should be simple, right?!I also tried to give them this feedback in person, but the blonde piercer didn't want to hear it. I know how much yelp reviews can effect a business...maybe you'll be polite to the next customer. ALL of the male tattoo artists were kind and professional! Thank you gentlemen.Why I'm upset: I went for a belly ring. The only piercer had just got slammed with 3 piercings. I was happy to wait, and asked the gentleman if it was possible for her to tell me the price and I could purchase it through him- in between her piercings. Fair request...right?Apparently wrong, when he asked her, she barked at him "I can't even focus on anything else, I'm slammed, no!". Didn't even bother to give him a time frame. He calmly told me, "I don't know how much longer it will be, but I'd hate to have you waiting any longer than you already have. I'm sorry." I told him, I appreciate you checking. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT: I attempted to tell him AND her ( because she was in earshot ) my disappointment because I had walked 7 blocks to get to them and how I didn't appreciate how she had blown him off. And she said " well if you would wait, then maybe I could help you!". Miss, I had waited and was happy to wait longer if you had set some sort of time limit! She continued to yell from over her wall. I have worked in many different service industries. So I know what it's like to be in the weeds. I don't care how slammed you are or how flustered you get, you always have time to be courteous to the customer. And if you don't know how to manage your time, perhaps you shouldn't work Saturday nights! Read Less

When I first walked into Sacred Tattoo I was immediately introduced to this cool dude named Erik. At first glance, I thought he worked with John Travolta in the movie Grease ! Luckily my thought was not the reality and he turned out to be a tattoo artist extraordinaire ! Phew ! I initially gave him a rough idea regarding the art work on my left forearm and he knew exactly what I wanted including all the nuances that come along with a tattoo of this magnitude. He was quite well versed and has been doing tattoos  for 11 good years. Please keep in mind that, by the time I came to Sacred tattoo I already interviewed  6 other tattoo artist and Erik was the 7th in command. I had the gut feeling that someone who can outperform me on being talkative had to be the right one for this task, and this time I was right! He also gave me a very reasonable price and was expeditious in booking a time slot for my first session. Long story short, yesterday was my second and final session and every aspect of my experience was wonderful. In other words, everything that I envisioned regarding this art work on my forearm came into fruition. Read Less

James Oey is fantastic!!!  I took my niece to Sacred to get her first tattoo and she absolutely loved it. I wanted to take her somewhere with a great reputation and I'm really we went here. Oey was very clean and professional, and also polite and reassuring to her.  His artistic skills were amazing.  It felt great to me, to take my niece somewhere safe and watch her get a tattoo that she was really happy with. On the ride home she kept saying, "wow, this is even better than I had imagined it could be."  Thanks Oey, and Sacred, for helping me be the cool uncle! Read Less

Went to Sacred Tattoo last Sunday afternoon and got a Tragus piercing, done by Hydi. She's professional, kind and very funny! She has a great sense of humor. About my piercing......NO PAIN AT ALL!!!! She knows what she's doing! I love my piercing. Thanks Hydi! Read Less

Just came in for a septum ring change. Hydi was super helpful in helping me adjust a horseshoe so that it could be flipped in towards my nose. Spent only about 10 minutes in the store on a Friday night! Way less busy than Industrial is, and I'd probably come back here next time and not deal with a super long wait. Read Less

I come here for my piercing jewelries! I love how clean they are. But the jewelry itself is pretty expensive for me. I recently lost my belly piercing that I had from Industrial Tattoo. I went to Sacred tattoo because it was closer to where I go to school. I got the same belly button jewelry at Sacred for about $70 something though. But I love their customer service. They're always so friendly :) Read Less

Great tattoos, love walking in and going through their traditional flash sheets, James will hook you up with a powerful tatt. I've got a bunch of rowdy tattoos from him and they're all badass classics. Highly recommend Read Less

I got some bad piercings in a former state I lived in, and this place has been really helpful with me taking care of them. The piercers I've worked with there have both been really helpful, and one even gave me her personal email in case I had more problems. I wish I remembered their names! If I get any more piercings it'll definitely be here. Read Less

I called and found out that the piercer was leaving in 30 minutes. I walked down and she met me showed me the jewelry in which I pick out she took me back and boom we were done. Great experience! Thank you! Read Less

Went to another tattoo shop first, looking to get a small piece on my arm. Was told that it couldn't be done because it was too small for the amount of detail that I wanted, and that no one else would do it. Almost gave in to that but checked in with Justin at Sacred and he said it was definitely feasible. After getting scheduled in and sending over a few ideas, he produced something that was even better than the example I provided. Super stoked about the result. Thanks Justin! Read Less

Got my first tattoo fromJustin, and have nothing but good things to say. Took his time to do quality work, did some great additions to my original concept, pointed out great resources to help me make my decision, and you can see how great it turned out. I wasn't feeling totally comfortable with another shop and I'm glad for the way it turned out here. Read Less

I've been doing business with Sacred since the 90s and trust only them for my tattoo and piercing work. The shop was started by an old school East Bay local, the artists here are truly talented, and everyone who works here has real roots in local art and music culture. If you want to support local business, and also interact with good people who live in your community, these guys are the real deal. Read Less

Came in here with babe on Friday 3/17 looking to get a cover up and was set up with Justin, this dude was awesome!! Very professional and funny guy. The shop is amazing My tattoo came out so much better than anticipated and I couldn't more happy with my experience. Definitely a dope spot and I'll be going back for some more ink very soon. Read Less

Only been there once... so far! Very comfortable and friendly vibe. I felt super confident in Oey's ability after talking to him about what I wanted. He did not disappoint! In fact improved on my initial vision! Intuitive, creative and an all around artist! What more can you ask for? Read Less

I kinda have to right for reals! We do our best to provide our clients the best designs for where they want it and how they want it. Keeping in mind how well tattoos age and change with time and sun. We can help you out to create your own special image from you heart and mind. Read Less

So, I came across Sacred through a friend that works there. I saw some of their work they did for him and was very impressed. I set up an appointment with Oey and explained what I wanted. We're now 7-8 hours into my tattoo and I love it. The shop is very clean. The conversation is always hilarious. The prices are reasonable. It's an awesome place. Check them out. Read Less

This is the real deal, the artist's are amazing.....Oey is doing an original piece from an idea I had and it has exceeded all my expectations. Everybody there is concerned about your comfort and your experience. I have had several tattoos done over the years. This is by far the best experience of them ALL!!!!! Read Less

I've come here three times to get tattooed. This location is very convenient, only a short walk from BART and there is parking if you prefer to drive. When you walk in the place is well lit, maintained, and clean. It's decorative in a substantial way rather than trying to be trendy or cool like some other places I've been in. They have all the proper health and safety protocols in place. The whole team of people working and general atmosphere lends itself to my comfort. I've never felt unsafe or uncomfortable in any way coming here.The tattoo artists working are all commendable. I specifically get work done by James. He's great to collaborate with to make original pieces but also has skills and experience to tackle images/ artwork if you want to bring something in.Also they take cash and card which can be more convenient. I'm used to tattoo places operating on cash only. Hypothetically, if I suddenly decide to get a piece bigger than I originally planned and don't quite have enough cash they can take a card but there's also an ATM in there. Read Less

For the boy who thought it was useful and respectful to respond "fingers" when I asked about a tool that makes it easier to put a removed nose ring back in it is called a taper. Perhaps you can pretend to care about customer service if someone else comes in a and asks for one. This is why I drive all the way up to Blue Star Tattoo in Concord... Body Piercing Tapers | Body Jewelry Tapers to insert jewelry easily Read Less

My 7 year old daughter woke up ready to have her ears pierced today. I've had years of dithering to think what I'll do when this day artives,  and ultimately decided to go the tattoo parlor route-- all empirical evidence suggests that healing time is faster, it's less painful than a gun,  and the hygiene is strongly regulated.I called up the highly recommended Industrial  piercing parlor in Berkeley and they were willing,  told me to come with my ID and my daughter's birth certificate, to prove I was authorized to allow a body altering event.  I was bummed, because we were already in Berkeley when I called, and I live near the lake in Oakland, wasn't keen on making a return trip .  Then I found out they had a shop in Oakland in the Sacred Tattoo parlor.We retrieved said documentation,  and my daughter was ready and very excited, but when the time came she was shaking and her teeth were chattering in spite of herself. (This is a girl who howls with fear when her teeth are cleaned).The piercing guy,  Josh, a handsome young man full of tattoos and piercings,  is calm and kind.  He helped her settle down and get ready.  He poked the first hole before my little lady knew to flinch.After the first pierce, which was sort of painful, little lady said,  "I don't want to do the second. I promise I will come back tomorrow and do the other. "She shed a few tears, but Josh calmed her down, assuring her that her reaction was no less severe than some grown men. She agreed to the next piercing. Next, in my fussing, I tried to convince the piercer that his dots were uneven.  He rechecked, and confidently  told me they were even.  I backed off. The second ear was painless compliments of adrenaline.Little lady was euphoric when it was all over. He was right.  They were perfectly even. Do not force your kids to get their ears pierced, but if you let them choose, grab your documents and go here.  This was a great experience, and we'll never forget it. Read Less

I love my tattoo but... Some of the lines faded during healing and i followed all directions. This isn't my first tattoo either. I have yet to find out if they will do a touch up but it needs it. Alex did my tattoo. I do really like it but like I said it needs a final touch up. I do recommend them as of now anyway. Read Less

My first experience with tatoos, researched reviews, and a friend at work highly recommended SACRED. Met with Andy who was free when I showed up at the shop on a busy friday night. Andy was very friendly, totally relaxed and I liked his tatoos, especially the awesome colors and shading. I left Andy the drawings of my ""Tiki Man"" design and came back within the week to check out the template. When I came back the second time, I reviewed the drawing and discussed the size and colors which were paramount to creating ""Tiki Man"" ;Since this was my first tatoo experience I was nervous, however when I saw Andy's drawing of ""Tiki Man"" I was blown away!! Finally, a few days later, due to my busy schedule, I showed up and Andy walked me through the process, outlining, coloring and asked if it was painful. I had taken a few pain killers. When Andy started, the pain issue in my head vanished. Approximately 90 minutes later, we were finished, time went by fast , Andy was engaging to keep me at ease. The whole experience was a cake walk!!! Andy's creativity and workmanship are Awesome!! Me and ""Tiki Man"" are very happy and I am getting many compliments on the brilliant colors Andy put together for me. Thanks Andy!!! Much Appreciated, Wayne Read Less