Big Leftys Tattoo & Body Piercing

Went with my boyfriend to get his lobes pierced and the owner Johnny was very welcoming and nice. The price for a pair of lobe piercings was very reasonable ($60 cash) as well. Johnny is real down to earth and easy to talk to. He walks you through all the steps in detail of how to care for your piercings and you’re free to reach out afterwards if you have any issues. Very chill and awesome atmosphere, really makes you feel welcomed 👍

This has been my go-to spot for the past 23 years for all my piercings and tattoos. Always professional, clean and friendly.

Awesome place. Prices are reasonable. Got my first ear lobe piercing here. Girl is professional, quick, and your out. Went to another place before here to get price, it was $25 each ear. Tiny earring start at $60 bucks. Cant bring yr own. But here its ONLY $35 for both ears, but if you bring yr own earrings its $30. Quick n easy. Loved it.🌹

This parlor is the best one I’ve been to for piercings! Got my nose piercing here a few years back and it’s been holding up perfectly with no problems. today I got my brow piercing redone here where at another parlor it came out twice. Didn’t seem like they put it in right at that one but the girl at this one i’m reviewing was informative, quick, andddd super kind~~~ it was also cheaper than the other parlor by $15!

Got both lobes pierced. Susie was great, very kind, and very professional. She clearly went over aftercare instructions and had a few options for jewelry. I will definitely be returning here for any future piercings.

THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE!!!!DONT GET ANY TYPE OF PIERCING AT THIS PLACE!!!I got my nose piercing for the first time at this location on Jan 2022...its May 2023 now and still havent heald!! I did Eveything Im supose to do. ITS STILL GETTING INFECTED! A YEAR LATR🤦‍♀️...HOPEFULLY MY NOSE WILL HEAL ON TIME!!! Cuz at this point I just want my nose back!!

I got my 1st tattoo here and it was quick and prices are reasonable. I also have gotten piercing with Johnny and other staff. All of them are super professional and provide good customer service. I plan on visiting this Saturday, if they are open again! (Since Stay at home order has been lifted) 👌

I’ve gotten 3/4 of my facial piercings here and every time I leave satisfied. The piercer is friendly, and amazing at her job. 10/10 will visit again.

My Daughter loves your place. She says There super friendly. They do excellent work in a timely manner. And they make you feel good about yourself and your excellent new tattoo s before you even walk out the door. Kudos to Big Leftys in San Diego CA. For all the nice things you do everyday. . Thankyou

Review wise it seemed fine so my younger sister and I went to get septum’s done. Called ahead and talked to what I will assume is the owner to ensure we brought what we needed for her since she’s a minor was informed we just needed dad. Brought dad, lady had an attitude from the start and brought up different information than what was given on the phone. Mind you, our dad doesn’t have the same last name as us we took our mothers maiden name (not that it matters) but she made it a point to bring it up. What did match was his state license and her state of birth which was an east coast state as they’re visiting and don’t live here. (Again, not that it should’ve had to be explained) Policy needs an update for people who don’t have a matching name with their father because there are situations as such that exist. We brought what was needed via call ahead, I shouldn’t have to explain my life story for a simple piercing when all ID is there and ensured to call ahead to double check. Don’t recommend her at all. Had an attitude due to lack of control of the situation.

I got nipple piercings here on oct. 18th 2022, it didn’t hurt after the piercing was already in, i’d say my piercings are even, the lady gave me a paper with after care instructions and made sure to go through it with me, one thing that bothered me was not asking what gauge they used for the nipple bar, so i don’t know what size to get when i can switch them out after 2 months :(

Idk where all these bad reviews are coming from but every time me and my friend have went which was 2-3 times, the piercer was kind, explained what I needed to do, and the process was quick and simple. My nose piercing has been in for years now! I’m actually going to get a brow piercing from them bc the one I’ve been going to, the piercing keeps coming out.

I’ve had my nose pierced several times so I know the procedure luckily. I was rushed in and out of there so quickly I didn’t get any from her. Her bedside manner could use some brushing up, customer service is your job after all. She didn’t bend the stud right when she put it in either. So now it’s hanging out my nose. I won’t be going back there to get it fixed.

Dont usually post any reviews let alone a negative one but:1. Spontaneous idea to get piercing was tainted bc the woman seemed like she was in a rush/ even though there were no other clients waiting2. Rude/not helpful/dry demeanor3. Most Crucial Step!No aftercare instructions were given.After asking, she TOLD me a list of things didnt remember shortly after.But, this place was reccomended bc my friends said that she worked quickly and efficiently. If she had been polite and given me aftercare instructions without me having to ask, I would have given 5 stars.

Bad customer service. If you dont want to be there, DONT! She didnt have the piercing I wanted available, and it was cash only. Which is all understandable, but there are ways of letting the customers know. I felt rushed and not welcomed . Got a nose piercing and I HAD TO ASK FOR THE AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS. She didnt bother to explain anything, until I asked. wouldnt recommend the place.

Called to inform i would be going in she said not busy we went in right away she was on a personal call girl with blue hair . made us wait 20 mins . Plus she was going to put me the wrong earring a really cheap one . That was not for the ear part tragus she was gonna put the thin butterfly earing .

Same owner that has been there as long as I can remember. His name is Johnny, hes extremely down to earth. My piercings were quick, I got a piercing on the right & left ear. No pain no gain! My older sister, got matching piercings. Id like to say she also said the pain was tolerable, but Id be lying. She was a baby cry.Leftys is a cool place in Cali, go check it out & say hi to Jhonny. Even if its your first time meeting him, you will feel as though youve known him forever.

I went in to get a nose piercing and it honestly began bleeding more then normal and all the girl who pierced me said was sorry thats normal. Ive gotten many piercings but going here was my first time. Over time I went to change my stud to a ring somewhere else because I didnt like the service given here. When I went to change It I found out my stud wasnt put in all the way in causing my other piercer to repierce my nose again. I dont recommend this place for piercings at all.

A friend recommended me this place so I went to get a nose piercing. I like that the process was quick, but I didnt feel welcomed. Apart from that, I had to ask questions myself because I wasnt given enough info about aftercare.

Got my first piercing here today. She was very nice and the process took less than 10 minutes. Very happy with my snake bites and I plan on coming back for my first tattoo.

We had a wonderful experience getting our ring finger tattoos. Great service with a smile. His sister next door should take some lessons from him.

Best experience. Got a inside ear piercing to combat migraines. This is only second migraine Ive had in a year, compared to 2 a month. So worth it, cool staff. Knowledgeable staff.

This place was so rude and I dont care how they feel. I only stepped in for a second to ask if I could get a quote that was 17 words on my forearm and yeah that sounds impossible but he didnt even give me a chance to explain. I went to the lions den in lemon grove and my Tattoo is PERFECT. Fits nice and was a reasonable price

Excellent service and very professional. Ive gotten 2 tattoos here and both are still awesome like I got them done yesterday. Going to get a third done here very soon.

I was unsure at first but both of my friends got around 10 different piercing there. So I ended up getting my tragus piercing there. The place was clean and organized the piercer did a really awesome job! I love it! I will definitely be going back for more piercings

1. Youre not welcomed here [piercing side]2.she had an attitude the whole time3.lack of aftercare explanations4. 6 piercings for 5 people only 1 has a nose piercing left the rest took them off.

Came here for walk in navel and nostril piercings and had a great experience! quick and simple just as a piercing should be, thank you so much!!

Saturday the 21st of july i went back to leftys and got my tounge pierced usually i get tattoos here but been wanting my tounge redone for a while the lady was awesome fast and accurate harldy any swelling and healing great i will go back for my nose for sure

Love coming to Leftys, they are genuine kind people. I always go to Johnny. Hes done all my tattoos. Hes a great artist and very friendly. Doesnt mind walk ins

Johnny was absolutely amazing he did mine & my sisters tattoos & we are very well pleased I would recommend him to anyone.. Good customer service & very professional neat & clean..

Ive had piercings and tattoos done and I love Johnnys work . Always up beat and welcoming highly recommend . Satisfied customer. Def will go back .

I had great service before, but now tattoo artist never seems to be in, everytime i’ve called or gone they always say that he isn’t there and that he’ll be back tomorrow, went there today and same thing… isn’t there

Great people and great work ,Ive gone back to them over 7 times and prices have always been more than fair . if you cant handle a artists personality or sense of humor without getting butt hurt I suggest you go buy some temporary tattoos and go have your teddy bear help you out them on

Havent had new ink for years. Decided to try Leftys,love these guys!

This place is so awesome. I got two really nice tattoos for cheap. I highly suggest Robert. He is hilarious and a really great artist. He is now my go to guy.

I got my daughters name done there. the dude did a great job and was very patient with me and my wife and gave us a good deal. Id go back when I could afford it

Johnny ans Paul are both very professional, ive gotten all of my tattoos at Leftys. They have great prices. 100% recommendable. Great Job!

Classic neighborhood shop. Lots of history,great people reasonable prices.

Been going here since I was able to get a tattoo 18years old im 38 just got another one 2weeks ago all three of my piercings were done here too

Ive got all of my piercings here and they all are great, no problems with healing and they look good.

Great place ....clean.. friendly... professional...great price... And our tattoo artist was dope thanks again Dustin!

Got my first tattoo and it was awesome super friendly cant wait to gey my second one done.

Very clean. My piercing was fast. Great customer service. Cant wait to go back.

My friend and I both got our septum pierced and had a good experience here. The woman who did it was professional, detail orientated, and nice.

This is the only place I trust for my piercings and tattoos. Susan has done all of my piercings, shes amazing.

Dustin was great! Love my tattoo! Ill be getting all my future tattoos here...Thanks Dustin

I LOVE Leftys done my tattoos and piercings ! totally recommend it ! i love Robert and Jhonny , never leave their dissapointed ! ;D

Got my traugus pierced.. she used cheap jewelry so dont waste your money here..

Robert is the great! Great artist and funny as hell. He is my new tattoo guy that’s for sure

I went and got my nose re-pierced, It was fast and the people there are friendly. Im glad I went here for my piercing.

I love Leftys!! I got my venom bites twice already n im on my way there now to get them reopened again!!

10 out of 10 recommend this parlor. You get more bang for your buck, and the quality these two can give you is amazing.

It was fast and they were very friendly! Will absolutely be my main Parlor from here on out.

Best of the best.15 yr+ customerWazz up Big Dogg!

Lil expensive but awesome job, so worth it👌 If you go there i recommend you to request Johnny as your tattoo artist;)

Leftys is a good place to get a tattoo. The oldest tattoo parlor in chula vista. With reasonable prices.

Jhonny is awesome..he got my idea right and did a great work!!

Piercing**Walked in, the girl was very nice and got me done in a couple of mins and I was out plus a good price

Tattoo done fast, beautiful and not too expensive. The artist really worked with us.

Not bad experience for my first tattoo! Love it

Johnny had a lot of patience with me. Great experience.

Definitely recommend! Second one from leftys and Dustin is the best!!

I like this place ive gotten my tattoos and my son cris too

Lazy workers, suppose to close at 8 but lazy piercing worker leaves at 6.What a joke.. Lazy people make me laugh

Had a beautiful piece inked by Robert. This shall be my go to place from now on.

A great place to get tattooed at. Rob is great at what he does.

Johnny is Great! I will be back very soon♡

Very well done , Im definitely coming back

Did my tattoos and piercing there totally satisfied

Great work, fast and affordable 👏 👌

This guys a joke. An ugly mean little imp! He wont be in business very long with attitude.

I got my very first piercing here.

Super clean and Jhon is very nice and proffessional

Not too expensive, great service.

Very small but it looks very clean. A little bit expensive

Great tattoo artist excelent service!!

Great atmosphere, awesome tattoo artist!

Great place, family owned and awesome work

As soon as I walked in the lady gave attitude and wasnt helpful at all

Great went in a group fast and friendly

Johnny is the best.. go and find out

Great customer service and tattoo quality

Great place, great people, parking isnt great

Only good place for your body art.

Piercing here is fast and easy.

Love this place.....Robert is awesome 💯💯

Awesome people work here

Cant wait to return....

Easy & painlessGood price

Piercer had a great personality.

Amazing and quick piercings!

Piercing quick& hardly any pain.

I love it

Descent prices for crappy tattoos

Nice people and friendly 👌

Great costumer service

The girl there was rude

Bad spot for tattooosss shading sucks

Very chill & helpful

Great to get pierced

Leftys is AMAZING!

Great service.

Bad customer service

Fast and courteous

Yeiii Robert!!! 🙌🙌😄😉

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 very good shop.Yes 👍

Only go for piercings

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