Bakersfield Tattoo & Piercing

Got my nose pierced today by Dave . Customer service was great, sat and chopped it up with him for a bit. Great place overall very welcoming.

The artist that worked on my tattoo was amazing he goes by PICKLE , he takes pride in all his work and has a great imagination when it comes to his designs GREAT WORK PICKLE I AM VERY PLEASED WITH YOUR WORK, cant wait to get more work 👍 done.

We asked a simple question if we can get our ears pierced but i guess dave took it wrong and got all mad for no reason we just asked politely, but bro got all mad maybe its was our skin color. But something is seriously wrong in the head with that dave guy.

Great work, gave the time they said they would came out pleased good shop good guys.

I just recently went and took my daughter and it was a good vibe. The manager he’s such a cool guy. I recommend coming here.

I called ahead and made sure they took walk-ins. Girls at the front counter were very friendly and helpful. I came in to get my septum pierced and Dave had me in/out in less than 5 mins all together. Piercing prices are all very affordable. Great experience. Thanks!

Had my smiley piercing done by Dave, it was fast. If I remember correctly I was a walk in, I was in and out so fast. The piercing was almost painless, Ive had it for maybe over a year. Thinking of getting another piercing done. He gave me a 3,2,1 countdown so I wasnt caught off guard, the pain was a quick stinging kind of feeling. Ive kept the same piercing since then but been thinking of getting new jewelry. Definitely recommend! He told me how to keep it clean and what foods I should avoid while it is still healing.

Big Dave is the MANNN. Came in for a septum piercing. There were three people ahead of me and I was out and done within 20 minutes! Prices are totally reasonable and the vibe is unmatched. Would def recommend this place to anyone looking for a new piercing 🫶🏼

Been coming to Big Dave for all my piercings for over 10 years! Never had an issue with any of them. I’m not sure about all of the rude remarks, but I’ve had nothing but a pleasant time every visit with him. Very knowledgeable on aftercare and products to use and realistic with expectations for healing! I recommend all of my own clients to him and have his cards in my salon! 10/10 DO recommend.

Thanks to my Nephew for recommending Bakersfield Tattoo and Piercing I had both my ear pierced yesterday by Big Dave I had my ear pierce before but I took it out long time ago and after 13 years of No pierce I wanted to pierce my ear again so my Bro my nephew and I we went and got my ear pierceI totally Recommend Bakersfield Tattoo and Piercing and ask for Big Dave

Wonderful service!.. went fit a piercing.. the owner made me feel comfortable immediately which made my experience more pleasant than expected..I would then for piercings to my friends any day of the week!!..

Service was 100/10 good people prices are reasonable i totally recommend

The workers are very down to earth, the atmosphere laid back, great music in the background. Only been for piercings but the tattoo binders on display have talented people behind them. A must go to if youre looking for tattoos and piercings.

I went to this place for a good amount of piercings, yet for every piercing that I went to get, I had issues with. I would not recommend this place to any friend, as the piercer is rude at times, passive aggressive, and truly doesn’t check for anatomy in certain piercings. At first I went to get an industrial piercing, and he did it wrong the first time. He pierced through my helix, which gave me irritation bumps and painful. He claimed it was my fault for the irritation bump… I went to get a navel piercing, hoping that I can get it done correctly, he ended up piercing through my stomach and not exactly my belly button. Even though he pierced in my stomach, I had a lot of issues with it, and it was even done crooked. I ended up going to another place which stated that I didn’t even have the correct anatomy for the double gem piercing that he gave me, and I needed a floating navel piercing. Now I am permanently scarred because of his lack of knowledge… would not recommend him at all he will pierce you wrong!!!. I also see tattoo artist smoking weed outside the shop, which doesn’t seem ethical to me if you are going to be doing something permanently on someone’s body.

I absolutely love the environment,the only place Ill go to get any pearcings, they are clean and very sterile

Waited almost an hour for nothing. Was completely ignored. I called ahead of time to get a piercing and they were very chill on the phone but its as if I didnt exist at the place. What a waste of time. Im very upset I didnt get my ears re-pierced since they closed due to an issue I had a couple years ago.

Not even open like the hours of operation says drove way over here plus no on answer the phones 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

I’d like to give this shop 5+ stars. I met a lady in the mall who referred and highly recommend Dave for a third eye piercing. I’m from NY, trust don’t come east. But I must say my experience was wonderful. He’s real, professional and I’ll definitely be going back for work before I leave the area.

Dave is AMAZING. My daughter has had 3 piercings with him and he is great with her. I TOTALLY recommend him this shop are your piercer. We haven’t got a tattoo there but we will be going there to get my daughters first tattoo

The owner was super cool and we had a decent conversation. He did my industrial piercing and he told me how to take care of it and what to use. Also @young_pikoto re did my cover up and it looks way better. Definitely going back to him soon!!

It must be amazing they were so busy no one came to the counter for half an hour so I finally left. I just wanted to buy a piece of septum jewelry. There was no sign in sheet. People leaving looked happy though.

Was turned away because I had my 3 year old with me. I called ahead and wasnt told over the phone that there were no kids allowed. I get that they have rules but at the same time they should let people know ahead of time especially when they call. 👎 I was taking my 15 year old niece to get a pierced ear. Just take my business elsewhere.

I called for a piercing appointment right around the 2020 December holidays and they were able to fit me in same day. The shop inside is clean and cozy, with private rooms for each of their artists, which I really appreciate after having had work done in a few too many open plan tattoo shops, turns out I really like the privacy of managing my pain without a bunch of onlookers staring at me. Cash only, but they have an on-site ATM that doesnt charge much. The piercer, Dave, has had years and years of experience and it definitely shows in his work. Hes super knowledgable about aftercare and is just a great dude to talk to, honestly. I had such a great experience with Dave, that when the piercing itch came back (March 2021,) I didnt even consider anyone else. Called for an appointment on a Thursday and got a space for my Medusa piercing that Saturday. I genuinely really appreciate them making an effort with COVID19 restrictions and these guys are absolutely fantastic. Professional, talented, clean, affordable. Also I look good AF. Thank you, Bakersfield Tattoo & Piercing!

I am so very pleased with the tattoo I got! Pickle (Jose) got me in same day. He was extremely curious, respectful and has some amazing line and shading work!

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR UPON ENTERING!!I thought Big Dave was a real ASSH**E upon first impression. Once I remembered my manners and received my service, I was once again reminded to never judge shallst I walk 100 miles in a mans shoes. Big Dave is a sweetheart that is more than capable of delivering on any piercing service needed. Charles is also available on most business days for all your tattoo needs. So run, have fun, and get it done at BAKERSFIELD TATTOO & PIERCING

I went and got both of my lip piercings here, finished off my snake bites today! He is very gentle, and every tool is clean. Made me feel comfortable for being terrified of needles.

Got all 3 of my nose piercings here and they all were perfect.

My tattoo artist Joseph did my first ever tattoo and it came out amazing he was very professional and interactive with me through out the entire 7 hour process. I definitely will recommend him to my friends and family members.great price for the tattoo size I got. Come get tatted or pierced here!!!!!

Just got my belly pierced here price was exactly what I was looking for!! And the piercer was so professional and very nice I will definitely be coming here from now on 😁😁😁

This place was very clean and very professional. The equipment was very clean. I took my daughter and her best friend there and they both got piercings together. All around we had a really decent experience and enjoyed it.

My friend and I got a medusa piercing here and Big Dave was very kind. He told us all we needed to know and was very welcoming :) Id definitely come back for another piercing in the future :) theyre very professional and the prices are pretty good. My medusa was $30 only and it was quick and easy

Definitely a great place and great artist to go to for amazing tatoos!

Love big Dave and also will always love Joe and I am so proud I have some of his old work done on me and I would never see these guys ever being rude or anything. Know these 2 guys all my life and wont go anywhere else.

Walked in, looking at the options. The chick at the front desk asked what I wanted I said a tattoo and she said there would be a long wait and they wont see me. I said thats fine before I could say Id get a piercing she repeated herself quite rudely and looked me up and down.

With several weeks notice of an appointment for custom work I received no proofs, after being told at the time that I placed the deposit that we would communicate about the design, so I cancelled two days before the appointment because I had no confidence that it was a priority for him to develop what I wanted.

I just got my septum pierced he was very gentle and nice made me feel very comfortable. I will definitely be coming back for future piercings. Thank you so much I absolutely love it.

ABSOLUTELY RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL!! Made a call on 11/9/19 about questions piercing of ears and worker responded.... we dont do retarded stuff like that my son has a disability and asked a few so that he could understand. I dont take treatment like this especially under this circumstances. This is very rude and hurtful. Please train your staff on Customer Service Skills.

Got a nose piercing, 30 bucks very affordable and he was very quick with it!

I have four piercings, my first one was a belly piercing, it was pierced a few years ago by dave. For years Ive had problems with it, not being able to sleep on it, not being able to find out why! I recently found out it wasn’t pierced incorrectly the way it should’ve been. I got my second piercing last year, it turned out fine through the grace of God! Last year i also gotten my two ears pierced and my mother bumped it a few times and my cousin hit it as well and caused trama to it and created four hypertrophic scar (bumps) on each side. I went to see dave beginning of this year about it, as well as my belly piercing while my mother received a doubled nose piercing. He said “he didn’t know what to tell me”, but then he said a doctor told him apple cider vinegar works for the Hypertrophic bumps. I did my research, there’s no reviews on anyone using it and only found a google picture linked to a website that didn’t have much information on it! Im aware everyone makes mistakes but four strikes have been made, even though my piercing was wrongly pierced i asked him about it last year and showed him this year and didn’t correct his mistake. Instead he told me that it could be the jewelry or it’s rejecting. I searched it up it didn’t have any information on piercing bumps caused by sleeping because of rejection! The third strike is lack of concern, when i asked for help and the fourth is my mother’s doubled nose piercing is lopsided! This is very upsetting because I truly wanted my belly piercing and want to get it re-pierced but am afraid because i don’t want more than two holes pierced there and the holes are known not close!

I am 16, I got my nose pierced here and they were extremely professional, they told me everything I needed to know, made it as comfortable as possible and I was in and out in only a few minutes AND my piercing was only 25$ and It looks amazing. 10/10 I would definitely recommend them

By far the best piercer in town. Big Dave has 12~ years experience and is extremely friendly and informative. of all 13 piercings Ive gotten in my life, the most recent 5 I got were from him and they healed with zero problems. I tried a new piercer from naked als and she ruined my lip by piercing it off center AND crooked through my lip. dave fixed it for free. love yourself and go to dave.

Dave was a good piercer and very professional, I got my nose pierced and taught us step my step what to do , I would definitely recommend anyone to go to him

Walked in and was helped right away. Told him what I wanted and he was able to give me his opinion about it. As a professional tattoo artist I do prefer them telling me their opinion so that way I know I will get the right tattoo. Mando was great in telling me exactly where to place my tattoo so it wont look wrong. Thanks Mando for your great expertise!! Coming back for more!!

Ive gotten all of my piercings here and they were very professional and the piercing always turned out great!

I love love love big Dave. He is an amazing person! He made sure i was comfortable and he made it quick! I was in and out in a flash. Prices are also fair. Definitely recommend!

Great place!! Had so much fun with the piercer, he was funny and comfortable to be around. Prices are very good. He worked very fast and gave so much information about my new piercing. I will recommend this place to my friends and family👍👍

Dave takes care of my piercings is professional and using Covid-19 precautions for all patrons and also gives very detailed information before your visit to the shop in regards to the team who works here

All the dudes here are extremely rude! Barely acknowledged us or even made eye contact, talked to us very rudely. We finished filling out the paperwork and walked up to the front desk just to turn in the papers and the guy immediately told us to sit back down and that there was no rush in an annoyed tone. Did not give those weirdos my money

I called before heading in to gauge what kind of service I would receive and how much it would cost. I got honest answers and made an appointment to come in later that day. I wanted lettering that would go around my forearm and was able to discuss with my artist how it should be done. I gave him the words and he started an outline. I went home and a few hours later I got a call telling me the outline was ready. It took three hours and came out fantastic. The artist was really patient with me and I was thankful for that. I would recommend Inkfaturaiton to any of my friends.

I walked in yesterday to get a tattoo (July 3rd) and Joe was more than willing to hook me up with a tribal skull piece. The piece contained a llot of detail and Joe nailed it with excellent lines and in half the time other tattoo shops said it would take. Joe is very professional in his tattoo artistry. THIS IS THE GUY YOU WANT TO ASK FOR.....THANKS JOE!!!!!!!

I was sooooo nervous to get my second set of ear piercings because i’m a bit scared of needles but it was so fast & i had no pain at all & i was comfortable when getting my piercings, also the shop was clean & cool

1st time getting a tattoo at a shop.. had a good experience and very satisfied with the my tattoo..

Dave is my only go to guy when it comes to piercings. He’s super sweet and definitely knows what he’s doing. I recommend anyone and everyone who is interested in getting a piercing to go to him.

Mando was amazing he literally gave me more than I expected. He was sooooo patient because I know I was not his idea client but he was so professional and understanding of what I was going through...Going back to get another one done soon.

I got my nose pierced with one of my sisters. I would definitely come here again. 5/5 stars

Love the guys here. I wouldnt get pierced anywhere else. Very knowledgeable and honest. Joe was the best and will definitely be missed. Feel blessed to have some of his work.

Dave the Piercer has Came Along Way and The Things Hes Doing With His Shop Are Amazing...This Shop Is On Point, Totally Awesome, Professionalism...This Is The Place To Satisfy All Your Tattoo and Body Piercing Needs

Great place Ive known the owner since I was in high school good man the owner is the piercer another good friend is a tattoo artist works there too Ive known since high. I would absolutely refer this place 100% clean quality work

Big Dave’s customer service is great. He was fast and very friendly. I’ll definitely return in the future for more mods

Dave was so nice! He did a great job of keeping me occupied so i wouldn’t be nervous! very good prices as well!

Where very helpful in removing ear rings put in by another tattoo and piercing place in El Cajon CA. One was very stuck and they were able to remove it with very little discomfort to me!!!!!!

Gotten most of my piercing done here. The peircer is very chill and always keeping conversation, and the prices are great

Fantastic place! Ive had two tattoos in the last 4 months. Joe is the best, no pain light touch. Prices are reasonable.

Big Dave is the best! Makes you feel comfortable while getting your piercing. Highly recommend him...

Awesome, I got my nose piercing here and the workers were super nice and it was an overall great experience!

I went to get a piercing and asked for Big Dave based on the reviews. He is so knowledgable and kind and professional. I felt comfortable and recommend him as a piercer.

I love this TATTOO and Piercing shop !! They have the best deals and the workers are Sooooo Freaking Nice and Awesome!! Plus they know what they are doing and give you EXCELLENT cleaning tips for your piercings/tattoos !

Ive had tats there and my daughter and family had tats and piercings and like everyone. Dave runs a great place

I got my dimple piercings done by big Dave & I its only been a couple of days but I absolutely love them already. You will be seeing me soon

Clean, follows all safety and sanitation practices, friendly and quick. I highly recommend giving them a try. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

I had a good experience their.gotten my tattoo by jose and he did a wonderful job everyone in my family loved it.i will be going back

Called and was able to get in the same day for a double helix piercing and we were in and out in no time. Very professional

I have gotten my nose pierced here before and yes Big Dave is great !I also got a tattoo here and it turned out nice.

Very friendly very knowledgeable and his artwork was outstanding and the piercings were applied with little to no pain

The guy at the desk was very rude and there was a long wait. The guy should be friendlier if he wants more customers to want to come and get work done.

This place is the best👍💯 theyre so understanding and patient with their customers I highly recommend them 💯

Amazing Tattoo Artists! Young_pikoto

I couldn’t get my belly button piercing ball off, that i got done at a different piercer and he got it off for me, and he put on a new ball for my septum, and they’re lifesavers and all very friendly, i would reccomend

Amazing got 5 piercings here and they all came out great, 5 stars I really recommend this place.

Quick, easy and painless…Big Dave is the man

I got daith piercings and it was so quick and easy, very great service! Plus the prices are affordable:)

Guy who pierced me was super rude wouldn’t recommend coming here!

Trout did a wonderful job on my arm tattoos. I look forward to him adding more to my ‘Los Angeles’ tattoo.

Outstanding service and ART... Very GREATFUL to you Mr. Jose!🧭😀✝️

Big Dave is the besssst ever...Love my new piercings...& he is very helpful with followup questions..

I got my first tattoo done here and it went great, I would really recommend this place to a lot of people!

Dave did all my piercings and never had an issue with any of my piercings never a long wait when I go in great service

I got a super quick and easy septum from Dave, so professional and healing amazing .

Really good prices and the artist really listens to what you want and he is great at what he does , did my piece 7 months ago and people say its my best one still

Got a piercing here they were very friendly and fast paced highly recommend

I got my belly button & tounge pierced from the guy with the beard & hes very nice & funny does a great job to 🤘

Great job will be back. Great artist. Peircer was aswesome as hell. Too. Ty guys so much... get your tatt done by Joe.

Hit up my boy monch for some OG art work/tat work

Very professional, good pricing. Great people to deal with. Ill definitely go back.

Big Dave is the man, going here for all my piercings, highly recommend

Mando really listens to what you want! Draws examples of what might make it better and runs it over with you! Highly recommend him!!

The only place where Ill get my piercings

Amazing! Got my tatt on Tuesday and going back to get another this evening. Highly recommend this place. ❤️

Best place in town .you cant ask for better.100 % clean almost obsessively sterile.the skill and knowledge cant be matched. Im going back without a dought

Best tattoo shop in town. The artist are top notch. The piercer is great

Good piercings big Dave is very good at what he does, he wont dissapoint you .

Absolutely rude. I walked out without getting a service because the employee that I spoke with was completely disrespectful.

Very friendly staff

My daughter got her first tattoo here at 18 great staff great work I was impressed

Charles was very professional and I was extremely satisfied with my tattoo.

Big guy with the beard was very helpful. Very informative about his craft.

I was really scared to get my tongue pierced but he was rlly nice to me & talked me through it!!! 10/10

I had my tongue done here, and it was really quick and everyone was super nice.

Amazing I always come here I recommend big Dave.

Love this place. Dave is awesome and very good at what he does

Great people great service. Been seeing Dave for peircings since 2013.

Got my belly button done yesterday so happy about it going back for my nose and nipples

Dave is one hell of a piercer.He definitely knows his stuff.

Great service and amazing results!! Really friendly staff and was in and out with great product!

Big Dave is the man!! I highly recommend for piercings

Great service. Piercings gentle and quick!

Love Dave always does a great job.

He was very quick with the waiting time and with the piercing

Great shop Dave the owner is a scholar and a gentleman

I got a terrible infection from dirty needles they use an so did my friend

Good work will go back

Always the best service around.

Love it. Super nice people.

I get all my pierces done here.

Best place for piercings

Going back 4 more! Thanks

Dave is an awesome piercer

Customer service is extremely rude

RIP JOE

Best place at Bakersfield California

Rude and disrespectful

Best place in the world

Clean and professional

It was a cool place

Excellent

Awesome tattoo artists

Fun

Piercer was cool

Professional

Well.

AAAAAA+++++