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E C Tattoo & Body Piercing
700 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
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E C Tattoo & Body Piercing
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Review №1

I absolutely love this shop! I have had all my tattoos done there and they are all flawless! Its a clean, nice shop full of great people who never rush you or pressure you into anything. I dont want to go anywhere else ever! There is an artist for any style tattoo you could hope for!! I honestly cant say enough good things about this place.

Tr
Review №2

Tony is top notch, been going to him for almost all of my ink work. Highly recommend him and this shop. Very professional and high quality 👌

Kr
Review №3

My daughter and I got very simple tattoos from Jason today. He took us as walk in’s. Very professional and kind. His work was clean and he did exactly what we asked. Thank you!

Ma
Review №4

I came an hour before closing to get a nose piercing and everyone was so friendly and helpful! The prices are reasonable and the girl behind the counter answered every question I had and was super sweet. I got my nose pierced by Kim and she did an absolute amazing job and made sure I was satisfied with the placement! I’ll definitely be coming to this shop here on out for any future piercings :)

Ch
Review №5

Great customer service and both my girls didnt feel much pain with getting piercing. 1 got upper lobes and other got tongue. Id go back again. Very happy with our visit

Ci
Review №6

Fifth times the charm!!!! Growing up, I’ve had my ears pierced four times. They always became infected. My buddy has gotten all his piercings here so they were highly recommended!! Thanks for doing a great job on my ears! It felt like a small pinch 🙌🏽 The customer service of all personnel is amazing!!

Ni
Review №7

They were very friendly, professional, and extremely clean. They were very knowledgeable. And getting my nose pierced a second time there was hardly any pain. He was quick.My first piercing I got it done at White Moth Tattoo in Atascadero never again. He did not put the piercing all the way through my nose. He just pushed it into a little pocket between my skin. So my original piercing site ended up closing on one side. So I would highly recommend EC Tattoo and Body Piercing.

So
Review №8

The receptionist in the front was very sweet, polite and professional. She made us feel very comfortable with our visit. Their piercer Ryan was funny, easy going and explained the process and even at home care. 10/10 would recommend!

me
Review №9

I came in to EC Tattoo and Body Piercing for my very first tattoo. I was extremely nervous and almost walked out. But when I met Jason I felt completely at ease. He was so funny! He made me feel totally comfortable and it made the process so easy. And the best part is that he completely nailed my tattoo. He’s extremely talented! I could not be happier with not only my new piece of art, but the total experience. Highly, highly, highly recommend. If you’re thinking about a tattoo but are nervous about it, go see Jason. Absolutely the best!

Me
Review №10

Anthony did an Amazing job fixing a 20+ year old tattoo of my childrens names. It looks brand new. He is super kind with a great personality & an Awesome sense of humor. This shop is super clean. The staff is insanely friendly. The girl at the front counter (the tiny blond with short hair & platform shoes) is extremely courteous, attentive, friendly & super cute. Best place for Great tatt or a piercing (my son & daughter have both had piercings done here). This place is Amazing!

Cu
Review №11

Staff was friendly and kind. The Piercer on duty was very professional. She opened everything in front of me. She explained everything about aftercare.

Su
Review №12

Me & my daughter got piercings. They r honest with you VERY reasonable price & they dont try to upsell u at all! Super friendly & awesome place. Only thing I didnt like was the big picture of Satan hanging up. Other than that I definitely recommend going to this place for affordable AND quality service!

St
Review №13

These guys and gals will pierce you nice and easy and make you feel good about getting your face, ears, and other places stabbed! Great place even better people!

Mi
Review №14

Jason is a great tattoo artist. So glad he was able to fit us in. My son and I are very happy with our tattoos.

Am
Review №15

I brought my son in for his ear piercing today. They were super professional and extremely clean!!! It was a great first experience for him.

Br
Review №16

I’ve had nearly all of my piercings done here! Everyone is so nice and professional and makes the experience as comfortable as possible. They also have deals for Friday the 13th, which I definitely appreciate!

mj
Review №17

Erica pierced both of my conchs, hands down a quick and painless experience.Jason tattooed my dragonfly- the price was reasonable and the experience was amazing too.Def, coming back soon!

Ch
Review №18

Had a great time getting pierced by Ryan! Everyone in the shop was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back and recommending the place to others.

An
Review №19

The owner himself helped us with a couple piercings. He was very professional and knew just how to ease my daughters fear. When one of the piercings unexpectedly didnt work with their anatomy, he did everything in his power to try and fix it, staying well past closing time to make sure we were happy.

?
Review №20

Ryan pierced my daughter and nieces ears and did a fantastic job. Both are happy with their lobe, cartilage and rook piercings. I totally recommend this shop.

Sk
Review №21

Ryan pierced my nose and its beautiful he was super friendly and kind. There was almost no wait time. The facility itself was clean. 10/10 recommend.

Ka
Review №22

Got my nose peirced with a friend. Ryan did our piercing I have had my nose peirced before and the initial peircing did hurt more than I remembered but I didnt even feel him put in the jewlery. Very cool guy and would definitely reccomend him for piercing.

Ga
Review №23

Erika, Ryan and Kim have all together have given me 10 piercings and I love them allNo need to elaborate much, just great service and allThank you!!(Hoping I spelled names right!)

EL
Review №24

I got my belly button pierced about a half an hour ago. I’m really happy with the results! it looks really pretty. ryan was the one to pierce it, he was very kind & super gentle. I recommend this place 10/10

Pe
Review №25

Wonderful experience, quick easy and relatively painless. Got my tongue pierced for the second time and it was very clean and professional.Highly recommend for the services and reasonable price

An
Review №26

Got my nose done here. Great prices and fast service, the staff who helped me were super nice. I was in and out with a new piercing in 15 minutes! Will be coming back for more :)

Ro
Review №27

I went and got my second lobe and conch done.So much went wrong and I feel bad for complaining, but I spent money to waste it again on something that is easily preventable. My piercer dotted only my second lobes then pierced my conch without letting me see the placement. He ended up piercing it way too high and to the side. Once I got a closer look at home I did not like it at all and felt like it was too high. I looked up pictures of conch piercings and mine was the highest out of all of them even for doubles. It was so high I knew I wouldnt be able to fit a hoop after healing, so I thought I could just get a second conch leave the first as a stud, let the bottom heal then change it into a hoop, but the second piercer at a different shop told me exactly why the placement was bad and recommended that I take it out. I did that, but I couldnt even keep the jewelry I already bought, because it was cheap and highly likely contains nickel. I wouldve be been fine if I had chose the placement because that wouldve have been my fault, but he pierced it without showing me and thats what Im upset about. It could have been avoided.I wouldve of really liked to know more about the jewelry I got beforehand because my first lobes have scars, (you can see in the picture attached) because of cheap jewelry. I tried to ask and get more info on the jewelry being used, but the subject was quickly changed.One of my second lobes was pierced slightly slanted, so I had to take it out as well. Now I have to pay someone else to repierce it. Ive spent more money trying to fix this than the piercings cost to get. Mind you they werent infected because I took good care of them and cleaned them at least twice a day, I wasnt told anything on aftercare or even offered to buy a cleaning spray when it was obvious I hadnt gotten piercings before this. They were nice people, but I dont think Ill be going back.

T
Review №28

While researching piercing shops in the East County, I came across EC Tattoo and Piercing (read the reviews and decided to go in and see if the vibe was right) it was. Black people are often hesitant abt El Cajon, Santee, oh and Lakeside (but that’s neither here nor there). I’m a Black woman and felt comfortable in this establishment, and that’s VERY important when patronizing in the East County.Ryan, (piercer) was considerate, explained exactly what he was doing, and wasn’t on the gas with trying to sell costly initial jewelry, that later, would not work well for a healed piercing. What Ryan did, was make sure I purchased a high quality metal that would help avoid possible issues with my metal allergy (titanium jewelry) and said “buy the fancy stuff, once your piercing heals” which I totally respect.Honesty goes along way with customers, which is the VERY reason I came back for an additional piercing less than a week later!Ryan doesn’t work on Thursday, so I had the pleasure of being pierced by Erika, who was also kind, courteous and honest! Also gave me options for my forward helix piercing, BEFORE piercing, which was much appreciated (Ryan did this as well). Erika, could have sold me a hoop, for my Front Helix, but with her 18 years of experience suggested I stay with the flat stud (since I had shared, that I’ve had issues in the past with piercings healing and keloids.Ryan and Erika are great piercers in my opinionAreas pierced by Ryan: Lobe and Tragus (the sound of the needle going thru the tragus bothered me, but very minimal pain).Areas pierced by Erika: Forward Helix (very minimal pain).

Te
Review №29

I did it! I finally got my nose piercing done. Kim took great care of me. Everything was easy, explained, and it was basically painless. Clean sterile and Covid-19 compliant. (Masked and hand sanitizer, social distancing) THANK YOU!

Be
Review №30

Been coming here for years. This my family right here. All very talented artists in their own right, have not gone any where else for body mods in over 5 years. Solid shop. 👌

al
Review №31

I got my piercing by Ryan and it was overall really good and took like 45 seconds. I would 100% recommend this place for nose piercing!

An
Review №32

Ryan was great! He was funny and made you feel at ease. Very pleased with my piercing!

Fa
Review №33

Anthony is professional and great to talk with. From what Ive seen they have an experienced piercer as well.

Ca
Review №34

Awesome Friday the 13th tattoos! Jason is amazing!

Sa
Review №35

Great place for quality and affordable piecing. Clean and welcoming staff offer a comfortable, non judgmental and professional vibe. Ryan got some sick skills that are only outshined by his personality.

Ja
Review №36

Mike gave me a beautiful tattoo and is really professional

Mi
Review №37

Mike is the best! I have several of his photo realism but this one is super special. I gave him complete creative freedom, this idea came to me from lyrics from Rodney Adkins song If your going through Hell He knocked this one out of the park!

Va
Review №38

Great customer service. Ill be back!

Je
Review №39

They were great 😊👍 Fast service and very professional. I will go there again.👍👍😊😎

So
Review №40

Very friendly staff, covid policy conscientious, and very clean facility. Overall a great experience!

Sa
Review №41

Amazing service! Very friendly people!! Coming here for my next tattoo for sure!!

Kr
Review №42

Very compassionate work done by Anthony. Thank you so much!!

si
Review №43

Erica is So awesome and sweet and I loved my experience and my piercings.

Sa
Review №44

Erica was my piercer she was fantastic and did a great job. The next week I was worried about swelling so went in to size up my jewelry and Kim helped me out. It was quick and painless and they didn’t even charge me for the longer jewelry. Definitely coming back.

Vi
Review №45

Got my nose and tongue pierced here. Amazing piercers. Both were quick easy and painless

Ch
Review №46

Fun and friendly staff, extremely talented artists! Chris did my full Sailor Jerry sleeve and Im happy I went to him!

li
Review №47

We always come here for piercing

Ba
Review №48

Toni is the best, great service, and listening to customers needs!

Do
Review №49

Bless work

Ka
Review №50

Always have what I need

Br
Review №51

I have had 4 of my pieces done at this shop and all 4 times the staff has been super friendly and professional! I can’t wait to come back as I have a couple ideas I’d like to talk to either Mike or Anthony about!

Ke
Review №52

I have a really good experience I came in got my belly pierced very quick and it was very good pricing. Also very clean !!

Ma
Review №53

Still requiring mask...a month after the mandate was lifted...

Ha
Review №54

Friendly and talented artists. I came in with an idea and Chris put it DOWN. Im very happy with the results

La
Review №55

Kim and Kai were absolutely amazing to my sister and me. I am scared of needles and these ladies were amazingly comforting during the process, which was very quick and VERY easy. Kai took care of the “planning out” process and she was very patient with my changes. The actual piercing process with Kim took no more than a couple minutes and we are extremely satisfied with the results (we both got additional lobe piercings and a helix each). We will definitely be coming back for future piercings. Thank you Kim and Kai!

Aa
Review №56

The girl in there told my teenage daughter that she didn’t have “the right” bellybutton for a piercing, so after i saw the embarrassment in my daughters eyes I decided to just leave. The next place we went to was really nice and made her feel really comfortable. Her “not right” bellybutton healed just fine and she loves it.

Sa
Review №57

Got three out of four of my tattoos here and pretty much all of my piercings. Great people work here and their art is amazing. Definitely plan on going back for more

Ha
Review №58

Super nice people and clean shop. Definitely will be back

Ph
Review №59

I want to thank you for doing my tattoo and I like it and I will be back for more thank you guys very much

jo
Review №60

Erica pierced my septum yesterday and it’s perfect! I love it! It was super easy and fast! And the price was only 45$, compared to other places it’s cheap and has great quality! Definitely would recommend going to!

Ve
Review №61

Got a tattoo from Mike, and I have to say I was a bit nervous, but as soon as we started talking, my nerves calmed and we were able to come up with a simple but really cool tattoo! The girl at the counter was personable, sweet, and informative (heard her talking on the phone while I was getting worked on). The atmosphere is so chill, and I am beyond satisfied with Mikes work & patience! Will be back for more 😈.

Er
Review №62

This place always has a great atmosphere, awesome staff,clean and friendly environment. Mike is an amazing man. His work is breathtaking, I have posted a picture of the work he has done for me on my profile. Simply amazing

Ja
Review №63

I’ve gotten a few piercings don’t here and they are always friendly and professional. I had Josh do a tattoo on my forearm 02/14/20 (3 birds) and is couldn’t be more happy with it I highly recommend this shop

Av
Review №64

I got the vertical labret piercing by Erica and it was amazing! She made me feel super comfortable and not nervous at all. She answered my bunch of questions and was super fast and informative! Definitely recommend her for piercings! Also their jewelry is $6. Cant beat that! Super clean place too!

Mo
Review №65

I drove all the way from alpine to come here to get my nose piercing, only to see that nobody’s there and it’s closed, i tried calling 4 times before showing up, and just assumed everyone was working on something, the website says open so, don’t know what to do about that.

Ri
Review №66

Jose and everybody their are great

As
Review №67

Erica was fantastic for my piercings. Shes informative, personable and quick!

Ro
Review №68

I went here for a nipple piercing in February and had it done by a female and later I end up having to remove the piercing because of placement. Looking at things now I believe it was done on purpose. I ended up buying rings that were too big or didn’t ever fit due to it being placed on the areola. However I learned later not to go to tattoo shops for piercings because their knowledge or quality is off

St
Review №69

They are always super busy but that should only reflect how good they are.

Ja
Review №70

Got here 15 minutes before closing, still got my piercing. Well done too. Friendly with great selection. Very thorough after care instructions.

da
Review №71

Thanks again Erica! Excellent customer service at affordable Prices. 💯

La
Review №72

Place is really clean and things arrangened nicely. Let my daughter get a nose piercing and the ladies were nice and friendly.

Ti
Review №73

Anthony did a piece on my chest a month or so ago and I am so impressed. My tattoo is flawless and I will Absolutely return and refer as often as possible. 😊

Ma
Review №74

I stopped in this tattoo and piercing shop for a piercing without an appointment. They were CLEAN, quick, friendly and gave me all the information I needed for aftercare. I will definitely come back again.

Li
Review №75

Dont go to the El Cajon location to get pierced. The girl who pierces is a bit of an egomaniac. She sucks the personality out of the place. We ended up a couple of miles down the road at Color Bomb Tattoo and had no problem. Totally different atmosphere. Everyone in there was so cool.

De
Review №76

I was a doofus and left my earrings out too long. I spent 45 minutes trying to get one in and gave up thinking it was going to need to be re pierced. Erica was super nice and awesome. She was able to get an earring back in in less than 10 seconds. Thats why you see the professionals...

Ka
Review №77

Very nice people. Took their time to explain everything

Sh
Review №78

Love Erica she has done almost all my peircings she makes you feel so relaxed and always give you the information that is needed😎

Ho
Review №79

I looooooved these girls that work here...LOOOOVED THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE!!! Thank you ladies, I will DEFINITELY be back for more piercings :)!!

Ma
Review №80

I had a great experience! Tony did a great job and was very nice. Came in for a walk in and they were able to get it done

Sa
Review №81

Ive been coming here since before I was 18 and let me tell you everyone is amazing here! Love Ericas personality and theres always a good time in Joshs corner.

Ja
Review №82

I got my ears pierced here, so I cant speak for their tattoos. The artist I was working with was professional, and a pleasure to get stabbed by. Be assured I will be returning for any work I want done in the future.

To
Review №83

Nice clean place nice folks the best machinery!Im getting my chest and stomach done nice

Ty
Review №84

Always great experience.

Ga
Review №85

Amazing homely artists!

Yo
Review №86

Luv Erica. Shes the best...🖤🖤🖤

Ni
Review №87

Went in here because I heard they have a great selection of gauges. The guy who met me at the door patiently waited until I walked around and looked at them all TWICE before settling on a pair of stone plugs and a pair of wooden spirals.Then I decided on a whim to get my septum pierced,the guy said itd be forty dollars and i had to wait until the piercer got back from picking her kids up from school.About 25 min later she arrived back at the shop and quickly took me to I would have my nose pierced. It is my first piercing besides my ears and I was a little nervous. She (I forget her name, short hair and not as tall as me, Im 56) marked my nose to make sure it would be straight and then put on the clamp which HURT. But the piercing followed quickly after and I didnt feel that part at all. Before I knew it she had the ring through and I was all finished.Overall the experience was great and she only charged me $32 for the piecing not including tip!Would go there again if I was not just visiting on vacation from Kansas City Missouri.

Ja
Review №88

Got my first cartilage piercing done here a few years ago by Kim. It was fast, clean and my diath piercing is still going strong today.

Ch
Review №89

Horrible service, I would give no stars if I could...the manager called my friend a black ghetto b*tch because her piercing got infected...not once did she call him out his...he also man handled her and she’s but 5 foot... will also be making a complaint with the BBB

Bl
Review №90

Highly recommend Anthony did an amazing job on my fingers.

de
Review №91

Josh fixed my ugly tattoo that I got @ 15 years old, I have anxiety and this tattoo for me has such a strong meaning to it. When he fixed it, he almost brought tears to my eyes because I cherish this tattoo, it helps my anxiety and he made it look do beautiful. I wish I could have tipped him more than $30, but being a college student, funds are hard. Next time I will be returning to him with a bigger tip

Be
Review №92

Chris did a memorial piece for me and it was amazing.Awesome tattoo artist, awesome place, will definitely be going back

ye
Review №93

I just called to ask a basic question about pricing and if all the workers there had experience with the particular work I wanted done and was met with incredulous hostility. No one has time to deal with people that cant function enough to answer a goddamn question to allay doubts and assure confidence in your work.Going somewhere else.

Ra
Review №94

Got both my tragus pierced last night for My Birthday and Miss K (bc I cant read the name well 😊) was Awesome Super Duper Sweet and Made my experience fun.My brother and I enjoyed laughing with you K and Im definitely recommending yall. Thx 😉😀

K.
Review №95

Very clean and bright, and the people there were so helpful and lovely. Definitely a place worth going to, for the first time or again and again.

Re
Review №96

I got two Tattoos done there in one night by Josh, but was suppose to get them done by another worker there. My tattoos coloring is all messed up and the name dont even look like they are spelled right. I only went there cause they said they do free color fill in and fix the work. But when I went back to get them fix they said it was going to be $86 dollar. which I think is ridiculous for me spending about almost $600 and tipping Josh $40. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone and I am very disappointed cause everyone that told me about the place spoke very highly of them and told me the same thing about the coloring and fixing the art work.

aa
Review №97

For piercings - knowledgeable, quick, sterile, and affordable!

Ma
Review №98

Dont get a piercing here!! Went in to get the venom tongue piercing. It was great good service friendly staff. Two weeks later the swelling went down and I realized it was crooked! Went in to complain and the piercer acted like she couldnt even tell, acted like I was wrong even though it was extremely obvious. Going to ask for a refund this is ridiculous.

Lu
Review №99

Great experience getting earrings. Will come again!

To
Review №100

Super friendly and fast service!!! Very happy with our tattoos😍

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  • Address:700 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
  • Site:http://ectattoosd.com/
  • Phone:+1 619-444-8288
Categories
  • Body piercing shop
  • Tattoo and piercing shop
  • Tattoo shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–9PM
  • Thursday:11AM–9PM
  • Friday:11AM–9PM
  • Saturday:11AM–9PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9PM
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