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Exclusive Ink - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
Exclusive Ink - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
Exclusive Ink - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
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EXCLUSIVE INK

(5.0 Score)
927 North Main Street,
Salinas, CA 93906 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

✓ Realistic ✓ Photo Realism Tattoos ✓ Mandala ✓ Color ✓ Religious ✓ Horror ✓ Custom Tattoos ✓ Haida ✓ Skull ✓ Portrait ✓ Flowers ✓ Memorial ✓ Butterfly ✓ Animals ✓ Dragoon Tattoos ✓ Movie Characters ✓ Spiritual ✓ Full and Half Sleeve Tattoos

"Exclusive Ink is a unique tattoo studio managed by the Monterey County Health Department. The studio has highly trained and talented artists who create fantastic tattoo designs to satisfy customers' requirements. The studio has a convenient, spacious, and welcoming environment to make you feel comfortable while getting your tattoos. Their team always utilizes high-quality ink and top-notch tools to offer excellent tattoos. They specialize in designing color tattoos, cover-ups, black and grey tattoos, custom tattoos, and body piercings. All tattooists are highly trained to provide you with the most innovative tattoo designs.

2026 Update: Exclusive Ink offers free consultation."

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License #3781209

Contact:

(831) 444-8910

Mon-Sun: 9am - 8pm

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Studio 13 Tattooing & Piercing - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
Studio 13 Tattooing & Piercing - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
Studio 13 Tattooing & Piercing - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
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STUDIO 13 TATTOOING & PIERCING

(4.8 Score)
115 John Street,
Salinas, CA 93901 Directions

Since 2003

Specialty:

✓ Asian ✓ Realism ✓ Lettering Tattoos ✓ Japanese ✓ Floral ✓ Tribal ✓ Large and Small Tattoos ✓ Black and Grey ✓ Cover-Ups ✓ Traditional ✓ Celtic ✓ Skull ✓ Natural Tattoos ✓ American ✓ Fantasy ✓ Horror ✓ Memorial ✓ Mandala Tattoos ✓ Old School ✓ New School ✓ Wildlife Tattoos

"Studio 13 Tattooing & Piercing is owned by Lisa, who is also the sole piercer at the studio. Lisa Avila has over 25 years of experience in the industry. The studio has talented and professional tattooists who design custom and freehand tattoos that are unique and fantastic. Studio 13 Tattooing & Piercing has a phenomenal, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere to give you an exceptional tattooing experience. All of the artists at Studio 13 Tattooing & Piercing are qualified professionals. Their studio is very clean and sterile to ensure customers' health and safety. The studio also offers piercing, microblading, and permanent makeup. For payment, the studio accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

2026 Update: Studio 13 Tattooing & Piercing specializes in Aztec and custom designs. They offer free consultations for customers."

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Contact:

(831) 758-1313

Mon-Sat: 1:30pm - 5pm
Sun: Closed

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Salinas Tattoo Company - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
Salinas Tattoo Company - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
Salinas Tattoo Company - Salinas, CA Tattoo Shops
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SALINAS TATTOO COMPANY

(4.7 Score)
111 Monterey Salinas Highway,
Salinas, CA 93908 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

✓ Flower ✓ Celtic ✓ New School ✓ Cover-Up ✓ Japanese ✓ Haida ✓ Color Work ✓ Black and Grey Tattoos ✓ Blacksteel ✓ Floral ✓ Realistic ✓ Traditional ✓ Script Tattoos ✓ Religious Tattoos ✓ Spider ✓ Lettering ✓ Spiritual ✓ Horror ✓ Tribal Tattoos ✓ Full and Half Sleeve Tattoos

“Salinas Tattoo Company has knowledgeable and professional tattooists who design custom tattoos in a welcoming environment. Kong and Nate Curry are the owners of the studio. Rebecca Lynne is the head body piercer of the studio. Their team provides the best and most extraordinary tattoo designs with excellent customer service at reasonable prices. Salinas Tattoo Company offers all styles of tattoos to meet its customers' unique tattoo requirements. Salinas Tattoo Company always uses premium, high-quality ink and equipment to create unique and beautiful tattoos. The studio also offers a free consultation before starting the tattoo process.”

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License #202464514058

Contact:

(831) 800-7454

Mon-Sun: 11am - 7pm

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EXCLUSIVE INK REVIEWS

Juan is professional, detailed, and extremely easy to work with. if you're looking for detail and realism, Juan is the artist for you. Bar none, he's killed it every time he's worked on me, love all of his work. Eric JUST did some work on my chest(script), and I couldn't be happier. He's good people and fit me in at the last minute. I haven't had one bad experience with this crew. Highly respected for all of their award winning works.

Carlos does the best portrait he's done a few of my tattoos and I'm very satisfied with him.

Joe was professional and easy to do business with... thank you for the portraits Joe!!.

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STUDIO 13 TATTOOING & PIERCING REVIEWS

I am so happy with my experience here! Excellent quality work at a surprisingly low cost. Raul is an amazing artist, and I already know my next piece! I'm so impressed with his work, the only guy I'll go to.

Raul was great. He was very patient while I figured out what I wanted to get and took time to explain it all to my friend who was getting her first tattoo. He was super cool and made the whole process easy, fun, and not even painful. We've even decided he's going to be our tattoo guy from now on.

Raul did an amazing job. Very happy with results.

SALINAS TATTOO COMPANY REVIEWS

Got my first tattoo at Salinas Tattoo Company, and the experience was fantastic. The shop has a great vibe—clean, welcoming, and the staff were super friendly and professional. I worked with William, and he was awesome throughout the whole process. He helped me finalize the design, explained everything clearly, and constantly checked in to make sure I was comfortable. He was super easy to work with and went above and beyond to make the experience smooth and enjoyable. The tattoo turned out perfect, great detail and exactly what I wanted. If you’re looking for a solid artist and a great shop, I highly recommend William at Salinas Tattoo Company. I’ll definitely be back for more!.

My third tatoo at the shop. Always clean, artists are friendly. I always feel well taken care of of when I’m there. I’ll return again and I have sent many friends and clients there myself.

Got my work done by Will and loved my experience. I will definitely come back over and over for tattoos.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

EXCLUSIVE INK Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Service Diversification: 10
Video: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

STUDIO 13 TATTOOING & PIERCING Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SALINAS TATTOO COMPANY Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Complete Info: 8
Contact Info: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Website Source: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Service Diversification: 10