I got a tattoo done by Madeline and it's seriously f*cked up - massive blow-out and raised scarring. I went to the shop to show them and they were just like 'bad luck dude', completely disinterested in even suggesting anything to help, maybe getting it lazered off and re-done. They just didn't want to know. This was my first visit to a different tattooer than the guy I usually go to (I have two full sleeves and full back piece, so I'm not new to tattoos) and I've never been sorrier about anything in my life. Stick to what you know, kids, and bear in mind that these guys won't give a crap if they get it wrong.

Love this place, have had a tattoo by Madeline and one by Eric. Have my next one planned and I wouldn't go anywhere else.. Clean, friendly and professional. As to the other comments about being pricey.... you get what you pay for.

mom's body shop is really clean and a lot of people come here. there's always people in the front lobby because it's on haight and it's become a bit of a tourist spot. they are good but keep in mind, because of the location the prices do go up a little bit.

I got a tattoo at Mom's and everything went smoothly. I chose it because they have a great reputation, and are registered with the national board of tattoo artists so they are very clean and checked out regularly (I did a lot of online research to make sure the place I went to was legit, and all sources pointed me to Mom's). The people working were friendly and didn't rush me, and they weren't condescending at all about my tatoo choice (even though it was kinda girly). Also, my tattoo artist had the patience to stencil on and then wipe off my tattoo about 5 times to make sure the size and placement was right. It was a little expensive for what it was, but it's worth it to go to a decent place and make sure everything is up to code. The people here seem to know what they are doing. I would recommend Mom's.

I beg to differ with the other reviews. Maybe it was just my piercer, but he was incredibly rude and condescending. Do NOT go to Gary. I went in just to have my piercing re-opened since it closed up. The whole procedure was under 2 minutes, but here's a rundown of the conversation:

Me: Oh, do you have the ring?
Gary (harshly): Of course I do, what do you think?
Me (thrown back. I just didn't see it): Oh, um..ok
*held my friend's hand since I'm a squeemish with needles. Gary's annoyed.*
Gary: Oh, the hole shrunk a bit.
Me: Does that mean we need a needle?
Gary: Does it look like I have a needle in my hand?? I'm just putting the ball in, is that okay with you?
Me: Sorry, I'm just a little squeemish with needles..
Gary (condescendingly): No one who get's piercings is afraid of needles. Why else would you get it done??
*statement continued into a lecture. friend and i exchanged confused/annoyed looks."
Gary (sarcastically): So I can tell your friend hates me. Whatever..

Needless to say, I grabbed my bag, looked at the tip jar, looked at him, and left.

I'm seriously confused why he was so upset. So I flinched a bit, it's not like I was being difficult or throwing a fit. If anything, I have a sense of humor about my nerves, as do all the other piercers I've seen before. I almost felt like I was being judged for being too "conventional". I've heard of places that having the "piercing attitude" and I defintely felt like this was him.