I had a such a great experience yesterday. I am a bit of a neophyte when it comes to tattooing s I only have one tiny one on one wrist and I am a bit squeamish. For a very reasonable price, Carissa designed a beautiful heart with my three grandchildren's names and I showed it to them today on Valentine's day! It took less than an hour and other than my hand falling asleep a couple times, there was really no discomfort at all! Image posted below. I definitely recommend her! Read Less

My sister and I finally took the plunge and got our first tattoos together at Wave N Pave. Carissa was great! She was very accessible via email and  rearranged her schedule just for us. She couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming. She patiently put our first timer fears to rest and we had a great time. By the end, we were already talking about getting a second tattoo! The shop itself is neat, clean, and nicely decorated. The prices were reasonable. Most importantly, we love our new tattoos! Thank you Carissa! Read Less

Great place, friendly people and good energy. My friend Jen is a tattoo artist there and it seems like the right fit for her. Talent, professionalism and awesome vibes! Check them out, you'll enjoy your experience :) Read Less

Great place, friendly people and good energy. My friend Jen is a tattoo artist there and it seems like the right fit for her. Talent, professionalism and awesome vibes! Check them out, you'll enjoy your experience :) Read Less

I had a tattoo done by Jen today.  She was great and very friendly and professional.  The owner was a sweet, friendly lady who treated me very well and made sure I got taken care of.  Jen's work was an improvement on my idea and I greatly appreciate her expertise.  I found the price to be reasonable.  The place was clean and safe. Read Less

Walked in yesterday for a couple of "bestie tats". Shop is beautiful, staff is warm and welcoming. Jen was great in accommodating us before her first appointment and we couldn't be happier with the result. I talked about reworking something I had done and look forward to it. Thank you! Read Less

I first learned of Wave n Pave Tattoo while I was traveling internationally working Tattoo Conventions. A couple of my friends that are really well respected tattooers had done guest spots at the studio. I began to follow them on Instagram and Facebook. I was impressed by the high caliber of tattooing that was coming out of the shop and also the fun family environment that is apparent even through the businesses social media. When I finally got to visit the shop and meet the everyone it exceeded all expectations. The business is on the second floor and doubles as a surf and skate shop. You are welcomed with a cozy lobby that has all of the skate decks, surfboards, and supplies. Tattoo consultations are done here while the actual tattoo process happens in one of three private rooms beyond the lobby. This gives the shop a very unique speakeasy feel to it. I am lucky to have been asked to be a part of this team. You can email for an appointment or call and leave a message. Look us up online to learn more and see examples of our work. Read Less

I first learned of Wave n Pave Tattoo while I was traveling internationally working Tattoo Conventions.  A couple of my friends that are really well respected tattooers had done guest spots at the studio.  I began to follow them on Instagram and Facebook.  I was impressed by the high caliber of tattooing that was coming out of the shop and also the fun family environment that is apparent even through the businesses social media.    When I finally got to visit the shop and meet the everyone it exceeded all expectations.  The business is on the second floor and doubles as a surf and skate shop.  You are welcomed with a cozy lobby that has all of the skate decks, surfboards, and supplies.  Tattoo consultations are done here while the actual tattoo process happens in one of three private rooms beyond the lobby.  This gives the shop a very unique speakeasy feel to it.  I am lucky to have been asked to be a part of this team.  You can email for an appointment or call and leave a message.  Look us up online to learn more and see examples of our work. Read Less

Went to jen beirola for a tattoo... by no means painless but the 2 plus hours was! Had a super meaningful Colombian piece of art done on the back of my arm and it came out better than expected! I emailed her the image ahead of time and it was clear she put a great deal of time into giving me the best tattoo that my mom will not disown me over!! I had wanted to get it in a different spot on my arm but she definitely had thoughtful consideration over the placement and exact image that worked best on my body! Incredibly happy about it! Planning to get more work done! Super easy shop to get to also! Read Less

Carissa, Mark, and everyone at Wave N Pave, are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend you stop in for a consultation, you'll immediately be swoon. Making another appointment as soon as possible myself. Read Less

Wave N Pave Tattoo is a great place for tattooing. I had such a great experience after I came in here with a friend who got a tattoo! After waiting for 20 minutes I decided to get one done too. The tattoo artist that worked on my friend was Sean, who I heard many good stories about, especially in the yelp reviews. He was really cool and funny, and the rest of the staff at AET was very cool and friendly as well. The shop was very clean and neat, and made me feel like I am at the right place. Next time I plan out a tattoo I know who I am going to call. Thanks guys! Read Less

We had the pleasure of having Cheeky do my son's first tattoo and it was awesome! Tattoo is beautiful, beyond what we expected. Cheeky and Ellen were fabulous. Would recommend Wave N Pave to anyone thinking of getting a tattoo. Read Less

Carissa is awesome!! She was able to see me same day, give me a new tattoo and re-color a very old one so that it now looks better than the original. Everyone there is so friendly it's like hanging at a friend's house. Great place and highly recommended!!! Read Less

Love this skate shop! Family owned and run, we visited for the first time today and will back. Great service and stock. Grateful to have a place in Eastie and not have to travel downtown for these products. Cheers! Read Less

Seriously the most professional and friendly tattoo shop I've ever been to! Very bright and inviting just like the people! Carissa was amazing! She made my dreams come true with this tattoo. She is so friendly and eady to talk to. I was super nervous, but she made me feel better instantly. I got a water color yin yang done by her. The colors are amazing and the black is so clean. Its my favorite tattoo! Thank you Carissa! I highly reccomend this place to anyone who is looking for a new tattoo team, as any of the artists are amazing. I can't wait to go back! Read Less

Love this place so much it's a second home to me! Carissa and Mark are so friendly and welcoming,they make you feel comfortable the minute you walk in the door. No matter how big or small the tattoo you are looking to get is Carissa gives 100% every time. Whether you are looking to get a custom piece from Carissa's book or have an idea of your own you will leave with a giant smile. One of the cleanest shops I have ever been in. I highly recommend popping in and checking it out. Read Less

ive been here for work 2 times. one was outline and shading work that i couldn't of been happier with. the second time i came in for a cover up on my back, i had about 15 pictures of things i liked and wanted yet no clear vision. Carissa took the drawings i had and combined them to one great piece of art! the tattoo was exactly what i wanted! i am over the moon happy with the work she did you cant even tell it was a cover up! she truly is one of the best tattoo artist in th...e city! maybe even in the US. Another great thing about this shop that others dont do is she has very well know artist from around the globe visit and share their art. i got a traditional tattau there as well. i will never go anywhere else! her work is that great! she has a great personality and makes you feel so welcome like she is your friend. and the shop has some pretty laid back vibes while being extremely clean and organized. Ver más Read Less

Found the place of my dreams the artist are amazing the family nice as can be!!! They made my experience great and the tattoo absolutely BEAUTIFUL I love it I am so happy its going to be a part of me forever and that is the way you should feel when you get a tattoo! Go to wave and pave they are greatttttttt!!!! Read Less

It all started off about a year ago. After looking around for nearly two years for a good tattoo shop, a friend recommended Wave N Pave. I contacted Carissa and was amazed ho0w quickly she got back to me. Helping me out with coming up with a design that was far beyond what I expected and helping me set up an appointment in no time.She paid great attention to what I wanted to get and helped out greatly with fulfilling my tattoo wish. Her work is just amazing. In fact I got a second tattoo the same day.Since this first visit I have added 3 more tattoos by Carissa to my collection, now totaling 5 :).The shop is cozy, clean and the atmosphere is just amazing. From the first moment I walked in the shop I was treated like an old friend. Definitely will be getting  more work done here in the future Read Less

Terrific family owned tattoo parlor and surf/skate shop. I've had a tattoo done by Carissa and was/am fully satisfied with her work. It was almost painless, her and her husband Mark give out a really fun and relaxed vibe. The majority of Carissa's personal artwork is exactly my style, one of the reasons why I commited to get a tattoo here. The whole shop is really clean, everyone's very accommodating as well. The prices, to me, are what I expected in Boston, not too steep not too cheap. Just right. Once this new tattoo heals in a month or two ill be back to this shop again and bringing some more future customers with me. If a shop treats me right I spread the word and treat them right. Take the blue line over and check this place out. Read Less

I've gotten three tattoos here, and all of them have healed well and look amazing! I'm proud to call Carissa my tattoo artist, and she is kind to new tattoo clients. The shop is clean and comfy, and the staff are welcoming and non-intimidating. Such a great place!Read Less

I was shopping around for a new tattoo parlor since the location of my tat called for a women artist. Google lead me to Wave N Pave.I emailed Carissa & she replied same day. We scheduled a consultation. She listened to my idea, looked at some pix I brought in. She seemed to really pay attention & didn't make me feel like a dork (some places tend to give that you're not cool enough vibe). So I scheduled my appt. Carissa was great, fun & professional. The actual tattoo came out waaay better then I had expected. Really good quality work. Also, she affordable by no means cheap either. However, she didn't charge me an arm & a leg for a decent sized tat. Read Less

First of all this isn't just a surf shop its now a tattoo shop too! and Carissa is awesome and does amazing work! I will definitely be going to her for all of my tattoo's. She is so calming and awesome her personality is just as amazing as her work! Read Less

Wave and pave used to be in Winthrop but they recently moved to a new location near 1A in east boston and opened a tatoo parlor inside the surf shop. The owners are very nice and helpful.  The shop has the atmosphere of a very laid back store; it's got a new england version of the aloha spirit. As of this writing they have a small but good selection of longboards and fun boards. They may have short boards too; i just wasn't looking for a board so I didn't notice. I came there to buy gloves for surfing. They have very reasonable prices. It is so great to have a good surf shop in the Boston area. I used to have to drive two hours round trip to buy surf equiptment and now we have wave and pave in our back yard. It only takes about fifteen minutes to get there from downtown boston without traffic. Call them first ot make sure they have what you are looking for. Read Less

Mass doesn't have a lot to choose from for surf shops as most ppl tend to go to nh. or ri. or me. But with that being said Carissa over at wave and pave along with the help of her mom and husband have really helped to answer a much needed call for those looking for a great shop with local knowledge to aid in helping skaters and surfers along with some ink jobs too!.. They are down to earth as well as some of the nicest peopl within the industry! I highly recommend them!... So go hit them up! Read Less

I was jogging down the beach in Winthrop when I first moved in, and saw a surfer.  I couldn't believe that there was actually surf here!  The next day I went looking for a board and found the Wave N Pave!  This place rocks.  They gave me a sweet deal on an awesome longboard and wetsuit, I went surfing in town the same day I got all my gear.  Surfing in New England?!  What?!  Found lots of good waves in town and through new hampshire,  really opened my eyes up to locations and possibilities of surfing anywhere.  I love this shop! They're often hosting fun events, art shows, skate contests.  This shop really supports the community and brings a lot of life into this town. Read Less