Cali Life Tattoo

My wife and I were looking to get Friday the 13^th tattoos and piercings done. I saw a flyer that this shop was doing Friday 13^th specials for both and decided to give this place a shot with mostly good Unilocal reviews. We waited about an hour and a half for our piercings and almost 3 hours for our tattoos. We knew we were going to have to wait a while which was totally fine. Armando did our piercings and was awesome and professional with them. What I noticed while waiting was that one artist was tattooing way faster than any of the other tattoo artists there. When it was our turn we got the artist that was tattooing the fastest which was Scott. Scott was a super cool, friendly tattoo artist, the only problem was his line work. My wife got a triangle with an eye inside and the line work started off good at the top of the triangle and got super shaky towards the bottom. I asked for the Jason mask that was a 1×1 tattoo to be scaled to a 3×3 tattoo and he said no problem. They didn’t have a stencil for it so he free handed it. After getting home I realized it was about the size of a 1×1 but I was charged for a 3×3 size. He also added lines from a gate that I had tattooed from another tattoo artist and he made those lines shaky too. We paid for two 3×3 tattoos which came out to $ 80 and they didn’t have change for $ 100 so we paid with our card. When I got home back in Orange, I looked at our account and saw we got charged $ 104. I called the shop and she said if I want to come back she’ll make it right. So I drove all the way back to get a $ 20 not $ 24. I wasn’t going to argue for $ 4. This review isn’t meant to bash the shop or tattoo artist but more of an awareness. There is probably a reason why all the other artists where taking their time with their tattoos and to hopefully help Scott out with realizing he needs help with his line work. He did offer to touch up the tattoos if we ever needed them to but looking at his portfolio I can see we are not he only ones that the line work was bad.

My husband and I came in for the Friday the 13^th special last night ⁵⁄₁₃ and we already knew we were going to be waiting for awhile which wasn’t an issue. We both got a piercing and a tattoo. We both got pierced by Armando who was quick and really nice. And then we both got a tattoo by Scott. I picked one off the 3×3 sheet and my husband wanted the Jason mask but asked if they could make it a 3×3 and he would pay for that size. We both mainly have traditional work and are both heavily tattooed.
Scott was a super cool guy but the line work is unfortunately terrible. My lines on the design that I chose are so shakey and my husbands are just as bad. After looking at the size of the tattoo my husband got we realized that it was the original size and wasn’t enlarged like he had requested but it is what it is. But he was still charged $ 40. Both of our tattoos combined was $ 80, I tried to pay with a hundred which the change would have been $ 20, but the shop owners wife (I’m guessing) said she had no cash. I paid with my debit card and left thinking everything was fine. We live in Orange which is 25 mins away.
When we got home my husband looked at our account and saw we were over charged! They charged $ 104, so obviously my husband called them and the lady who had charged us said it was her mistake and «if we wanted to come back, she would make it right.» So obviously, we drove back and she just gave us $ 20 cash back… Thought you didn’t have any change? That’s weird. But she didn’t give us the other $ 4 she owed us. We took it as just a bad experience, it is what it is. I would normally contact Scott directly cause he said if there is any adjustments that I want he will honor it but I looked at his IG page and noticed that on a lot of his work the lines are shakey. I will have to ask my usual artist if he can fix the lines.
Like I said, Scott is a really cool guy and I can tell he’s passionate about his work and I respect that but his line work needs improvement.

Today I came in to see Josue for a wrist tattoo. He was very polite and professional; The shop was cozy, inviting, neat and tidy. A friend of mine decided to tag along (she’s never seen anyone get a tattoo done before) and he let her come along to the back with me so she could see it all happen.
He was very kind by asking me if the placement was ok before he began and then worked away. I was very happy with how it came out. Everyone at the shop was very friendly and I’ll definitely make sure to come back here for the rest of my tattoos. I can’t wait to be back again soon. Thank you!

This place is the shit just finished my tatt today The homie Darren did a excellent job I’m definitely coming back asap

Watch out for the artisit that works there named Darren! Gave him a 50 deposit for some art work, in which we both signed a contract. Saw him, well delivered to him, at his place of residence, another 100 dollars to continue the artwork. He assured me that he had started on the work. Well, to this day, three weeks later, he has not sent me a single picture of the sketch, or will not return my calls. I did speak to him via text, very briefly, in which he explained that I wasted his time? Let me see, on both occasions, I delivered cash to him, cash! But I was wasting his time? Just remember folks, a man that does not keep his word, is not a man at all. Beware, if this guy named Darren asks you for a deposit!!!

This is a tattoo shop, leave your feelings at the door. Scott Simacek is awesome at his craft. Very passionate about his trade and puts his heart into each tattoo! Very happy with both freehand tattoos.

If I could rate them any lower than a star I would. Dirty. Sketchy. Shady. Don’t go here. Tattoo faded in a month. The artist never replied to any of my messages. Called the shop and they won’t back up any of their work, even though my artist told me I could always come by and get a touch up any time with no problems. Employees are extremely rude and disrespectful.

Ike is the best! He didn’t rush me through my consultation because I wasn’t sure what I wanted. Even though my ideas were all over the place he drew up the most PERFECT tattoo just for me. And it looks even better me! I am sooooo happy. So looking for someone great and treats you like a human (unlike other shops I have been in) love this place. I’ll be back!

My poor friend and I went to get her tattoo touched up. First the man in front was very rude and didn’t really help her out. Saying about the paperwork to see when she got it done (since it was a finger tattoo) and then asked any «artist» seeing if «anybody» was available. Not one of these «tattoo artist» respond «yes I can help you». Until one artist said he would do it and we though cool he sounded experienced and knows what we was doing. Nope he tried but her «touch up» ended up worst then it was before. He used the excuses «You had it like that already», and «Hope you don’t get any other finger tattoo because the fade and so on.» First no she didn’t have it like that and second she know that finger tattoos fade, that’s why she touched up. After paying my friend was Ballin on how horrible it came out. All I got to say about this place sure it a tattoo shop but still be helpful and professional about it. She came to this shop confident that she was going to get great service like the first time. I don’t know if it’s Friday and they don’t care or they just didn’t want to tattoo my friend.

Got a little hand piece on Monday. My artist sat me down figured out what I wanted and asked me about colors etc. This is nice as some shops basically tell you what they want to do and cop an attitude if you don’t agree. Cali life was clean and organized. Every one working was respectful and courteous. Cost of piece was worth every penny as good ink should be. I’m definitely going back.

I just got a wolf tattoo on my back reworked by Reed Hammer and it is AMAZING! I’ve had this wold on my back for about two years now and was never completely happy with it. Now, I’m definitely going to show it off any chance I get! It is so beautiful and detailed I almost cried when I first saw it finished. Reed is incredibly professional and was great to talk to while he was working on me. He was also very reasonable on procing and I could tell he really cared about making my tattoo perfect! The shop itself was very clean and everyone else there was really nice. I plan on getting any other work I want done by Reed!

This is the place to be for great quality tattoos, the artists are nice and welcoming, and everything is very clean. The artists always make you feel at home and make sure you’re comfortable with what they’ve out together for you before going Into the tattoo. Many great artists have come from this shop so it would only make sense that The art is up to 5 star Unilocal standards. Keep up the great work guys! I’ll definitely be seeing you soon!

Waited 2 hours only to be told to come back the next day so my tattoo can be drawn up. They were doing the Friday the 13^th tattoos, so I guess they rather have that type of business. Not going back.

This place it’s awesome got my tattoo price was good and I will do business with them again thank you CALI LIFE TATTOO

Cali Life Tattoo has Artist that can bring your visions to life!

After stopping in another shop and feeling unwelcomed we decided to try Cali-​Life tattoo. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and unlike many shops, we didn’t feel judged for what we wanted tattooed. Two of us were getting ink and we were introduced to our artists right away and were able to collaborate with them. Bugs did my piece on my foot. He was very concerned for my comfort the entire time, which I appreciated. He did a great job replicating exactly what I wanted. My friend had Noël and he was just as talented with what she asked for.
Over all the shop was extremely clean. The vibe was welcoming and I will definitely be coming back for more ink. I will recommend this shop to anyone who asks for a decently priced shop and welcoming artists. Thanks for making my third tattoo memorable!!!

Everyone that ask me; «where is a good tattoo shop?» I alway recommend Cali Life. I’ve had several done by Quannah here, great employees, never got the typical shop attitude, very clean and friendly. I might add, I don’t ever Unilocal help, this is a ligament post, I do recommend this shop to anyone that is looking for a good experience when getting either their first or addition tattoo.

Going to get my Tattoo here great friendly employees and great price as well!

Think place is great! I got my Pokemon tattoo here. All I can say is this place is great, amazing prices, amazing quality and outstanding customer service. I’m hoping to come back soon and get more tattoos done! I wouldn’t go anywhere else but here!

Josue is awesome! I’ve always liked this shop (used to be Lowrider). Glad I went back again.