I stopped by to watch some serious artwork being done on my buddy. Â His whole back is tatted up with crazy amazing artwork that symbolizes his life. Â As I was just hanging out and chilling, I've got to know the owner-Jing very well. Â Hella cool man. Â Another gentleman was getting his arm tattooed by another employee and he was very satisfied after the tattoo was completed.
I got this Michael Jordan (My back kick) looking tattoo on my right shin. Â Thinking about doing some more work on it-needs to be something Tupac like with a L.A. feel. Can't wait to get a bomb ?ss tatoo/artwork.
I highly recommend this to all of my friends who want a serious tattoo and from an owner who gives a ?hit about all of his clients.
Get inked up at Nice Guy Tattoo!
Ive been going to Nice guy for a few years now. Brandon has done all  my work for me and is very professional, I recently had my full back done. I came in with the picture that I wanted we talked about it decided on the size. Then Brandon and I discussed a background to enhance it, he took his time and came up with an awesome background. I came in twice a week about three hours per sitting for a couple months. Then some touch up!! Wow!! Came out awesome!!!  This a great place to get work done.  Eveyone whos seen the work on my back is amazed at the detail. Will post pictures soon!!!!!!  Oh ya Jing is awesome to.. Go see these guys!!!
Review Source:I feel bad rating this place 1 star, but my experience here was pretty much the worst.
I went in with my sister for my 2nd tattoo and her 1st.
Her guy was an absolute gem, nice, helpful, and considerate of it being her first experience. If I was to rate her experience, I would give Nice Guy Tattoo 5 stars no question.
My tattoo artists was a total jerk.
I wanted to get a tattoo created that was some combination of a globe and a soccer ball.
My guy tried a little--for like 5 minutes in the back, but told me it was basically impossible.
So I decided there was another, much simpler option which I was also considering--a map of the world.
He basically told me it was a ridiculous tattoo. I'm not going to judge other people's tattoos but I find it hard to believe this was the worst tattoo he'd ever done. Even if it was, am I wrong to assume he could keep his judgements to himself?
Anyways, the tattoo ended up taking a total of 5 minutes and the entire time he made comments about how stupid the tattoo was. It was a really horrible experience and if I had more balls I would have just asked for the other guy to do mine as well, but I felt like it was some kind of tattoo shop ethics to not do that.
Maybe he had a bad day, but he definitely made my experience miserable. I wish I remembered names (this was over 6 mths ago), but I would say be careful who you get when you go in.
Got my first tattoo here just yesterday. It was a seven hour sitting for a completed and colored tattoo that was about 7 inches by 5 inches in size. It was such a detailed piece of work but Jing was on it-- turning an illustration into a beautiful tattoo. At first I was very controlling and picky about how I'd like the tattoo to be but Jing assured me he knows what he's doing; and he's right!
Pros: Nice Guy Tattoo is actually staffed with nice guys, wonderful service, welcoming environment, Jing is charming, funny and made me feel at ease. The price you pay is VERY reasonable!
Cons: I have nothing to complain about.
I brought my little sister and cousin to get their matching tattoos here. These group of guys are nice and funny. I first learned about this shop through my marine friends who have been here to get their tattoos done.
Brandon (or Brad. I forgot his name, opps) came over to help my sister and I. He was very knowledgable and pleasant. He definately put my sister at ease, a virgin canvas at the time. Luckly, he took her in that night and my sister was very happy with the outcome of her tattoo.
The people here a very professional, clean, and pleasant. I will definately come here to get my next tattoo.
I was quoted 600 to 800 for a simple line art sleeve with one color. Even told the guy I didn't want too much shading because of my skin color but he didn't agree, I'm black dude! Too much detail looks nasty from far away. Really unprofessional, you guys were recommended by two friends, guess the weekend staff is just bad. I'm going to All In Ink who quoted me 450.
Review Source:I originally had my right arm done by Carey, he no longer works there (he left for personal reasons) and did an amazing job. But everyone at Nice Guy is a true artist. This is not the kind of place where you pick a drawing off the wall and they get to work. They really drill you on your personal likes so they can come up with something original and unique.
Carey put a sweet ass modaf@#$# phonogram with lighting bolts and a sparrow flying over it. Then some clouds roses and we have a nice quater sleeve.
Brandon is currently working on my left arm, a bad ass dragon with a japanese mandala.
If you're serious about getting real art done, don't hesitate!
I had the privilege of working with Jing on my second tattoo at the shop. Once again I love the outcome but even more than that I really appreciate his business philosophy and the way he treats customers. He works closely with you to create the tattoo of dreams and he's honest about what's gonna work and what's not so that your ink will look badass forever. This is the only shop I will go to in the future!
Review Source:I'm really glad I went to Nice Guy Tattoo. I really wanted to get a tattoo and after thinking about it for a while, I just decided to do it. After researching a few places, Nice Guy's was the best there was. I was extremely nervous and decided to get a consultation before committing to anything. Brandon helped me over the phone and also when I came in for my consultation. We talked about some wording I wanted to get done and made an appointment. After leaving the shop, I wanted to change the font and I was sure that changing the font would've been super annoying. But after talking to Brandon over the phone about it and changing my appointment day, I was okay. On the day of my appointment, I was running late and called ahead to inform Brandon, and yet again he was perfectly fine with the change.
I got there and we talked about the font change, and we talked about the technicality of it all and he made some suggestions to fix it. It being my first tattoo, he took me through the process and just told me to get comfortable. He placed the stencil in the right place and gave me a sample of what it would feel like. He told me that if anything felt wrong or that I needed a break, I didn't need to be tough. Just say something. Since my piece was small, it didn't take long. 15-20 minutes. He also went through the proper care.
All in all, it was a great experience and I thank Brandon for being so great with me. Definitely recommending this place to everyone. I already want to go back!
I love this place. Â Tom is the best there is. Â You've got to check out his art work just to gauge the kind of depth he reaches.
Clean environment with great people. Â They always have some form of awesome movie on to distract you from whatever torture you may be enduring at the time.
This place is an amazing establishment to get tattooed at. Great vibe and atmosphere. Big screen TV that is going out and needs to be replaced, but, hey- you get to watch movies and tv while getting your skin thrashed. Artists are all very good, VERY GOOD. Love these guys. Good pricing.
Review Source:I came here about a month ago, the place certainly does live up to its name. All the guys here are super nice. I came to see Tom for tattoo #2,3 &4! He's awesome! Super detailed and a perfectionist, they came out just as I imagined & even better. I always get great compliments on them. I even had my sis get her first tattoo here. :D
Review Source:After my husband passed away in August I wanted to get something to honor him. Â This place was recommended by a good friend of mine who has some awesome pieces on his sleeves done here as well.
I made my appointment and brought Jing pictures of what I had in mind. I already had a tattoo that was over 20 years old that I did not like. He took what I wanted and was able to create a master piece, while covering up my old tattoo! Â Jing went above and beyond my expectations and I feel it was well worth what he charged me.
I was so happy I immediately made an appointment to cover up another piece I had, to honor my two boys. Â Again, he did an awesome job!
So I didn't stop there... 1 month later I had a 3rd one done on the top of my foot and again, he exceeded my expectations and I have gotten nothing but great compliments on my tattoos! Â Jing creates some wonderful masterpieces. He's very professional and friendly and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process.
I definitely recommend coming here for any work you need done. Â I'm thinking of my next one and will be coming back as soon as i've figured out where I want it!
Great service got all 3 of my tattoos here and I paid a great price. If your looking to get a tattoo you know you will love nice guys tattoo is the place to go. Not only are they friendly and very helpful but supper funny. JING is the man trusted him with all my tattoos and will again if i decide to get another. Every thing was set up when i went for my appointment. even got them to change the channel on the tv while i was laying down.
Review Source:Well. After a couple months of hearing comments. I'm not proud of my tattoo. It's a phoenix. But what I got was Peacock, Pokemon, Pigeon. Â Anything but what it is. I thought because they were the artists, maybe they'd have a better eye. Turns out, my original would of been way better. Thank you so much.
Review Source:Went here to get my first tattoo just last night. Went in with no appt and immediately was greeted by the owner, Jing (I thinks that how you spell it) and he talked with me about my design that I already had and answered all my questions very nicely and professionally. It was a full house when I went but he told me if I still wanted to do it, he could get me in right after one of the artists was done. We talked for probably a good half hour before I made any decisions and he was there to help me with everything and showed me a lot of work he has done recently. Jing really helped ease my nerves about getting the tattoo. So I did wind up getting it done that night, and my tattoo artist was great! He explained to me what was going to happen and was very professional when doing me tattoo. Too bad I forgot his name but he was a great guy. And honestly, it did not hurt much, if any at all. There was a few times when it stung a little, but overall, it was bareable, easy pain, especially since it was my first time. It was also really chill atmosphere and everyone was really cool. The price was fair, not cheap but not expensive. The quality of the tattoo was what made the price worth it. I LOVE how it turned out. Great experience! Would definitely come back if I decide to get another one. And for sure will recommend this to anyone who wants a chill place to get their tattoo with professionally chill people!
Review Source:Called in for an appointment and Jing was very friendly and helpful over the phone. When I came in on the day of my appointment and gave him an idea of the tattoo I wanted, he went to design it for me and it came out better than what I had envisioned in my mind. Very professional and friendly, Jing made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process. His work is remarkable and he works very professionally. Â The price was very reasonable because I have two other tattoos that were done at another shop that are way smaller and more expensive. I wish I came here for my previous tattoos.
Jing is so friendly and detail oriented that it makes the experience great. I love the tattoo design and the shading - it's amazing!! If you want to get a tattoo done, please come to this shop. I will definitely come back for future ink.
Wonderful customer service! Â Cary made my first tattoo experience easy breezy! Â
I had been looking at places on Yelp for quite a while and came across Nice Guy Tattoo in Arcadia and knew that today was the day for me to get it done...So glad I waited....
Since this was my first tattoo, Cary explained to me everything that would happen and he even showed me the tools that would be used and explained the sterilization process. Â From the moment I walked in, during the process and when it was over - I was treated wonderfully. Â
Cary's a great guy and if I decide to get another one - I would definitely head back to see him and you should too!
Carey is beyond talented, patient and an overall sure cool guy! I got my first portrait done here yesterday of Frankenstein (a sleeve is in the process of horror movie villains) and he completely blew me away! I was NOT expecting it to some out as great as it did!! It took maybe like 4 hours but with the movies on t.v. and the chit chat we had... it wasn't like time dragging by. All of the guys here were super friendly and really chill. I will be coming back here next month for another portrait and will NEVER go to anyone else except Carey. Thanks a million for my ever so handsome Frankenstein (my mama loves it!!).
Review Source:This place is awesome! I literally just got my tattoos a few hours ago (a walk-in, kind of spur of the moment after a friend and I had dinner). Jing did my tattoo, and was super nice and helpful, as were all the guys. It went by pretty quick, maybe around an hour, and was super affordable. Will definitely be coming back here again.
Review Source:This place was amazing! they are really nice guys. I walked in and was greated by Cary. A very great artist and i told him the story about my uncle and how i wanted this lyric as a tribute to his life. We had a very indepth Consultation which i really liked and agreed on the font and placement. THis was my first tattoo and Cary walked me through everything it was scary but he made it really easy and fast. HIs work was great and i am most definitley going back for my second one. THank you Cary .
Review Source:I forgot to edit my review from 2 years ago. At first we thought this place was awesome. My bf got his last name "vieira" on himself... Little did we know he walked out with "vjejra" the font he chose had their i's and j's very similar. My bf and I did not notice until we got home and it just didn't look right the longer we looked at it. We went back to look at the font, and sure enough he mixed up the letters. Luckily it was an easy fix, but that's supposed to be their job.
Review Source:Yesterday the 15th, Cary gave me my first tattoo...he was very honest, up front, patient and professional. His station was clean and contained. He explained things clearly to me and even before we started, he 'coached' me on what I was about to experience and how to breathe as well as letting me know that if I am in any way feeling light headed or in severe pain, let him know. Â The tattoo was in honor of my best friend's passing 3 weeks ago (it was of a hummingbird with a flowing tail). He re-designed the original photo I brought in, carefully explaining how it flowed better artistically if the tail was shorter and I'm SO GLAD I trusted his judgment because it's beautiful and I'm so proud to wear it. His price was exceptional as his skill. I will definitely be back to have Cary do my second one - :) Thanks Cary and thanks Nice Guy Tattoo!!!!
Review Source:My boyfriend and I wanted to get tattoos before he left for the navy, again. A few of his friends recommended us to go here. I personally think it's just great! The atmosphere and people were just so cool and chill. He was a little nervous because it was first tattoo but they made him relax and it was quick.
I'm really thinking about going back there for another one. I love my tattoo! It was quick and for a very good price.
Highly recommended. (:
I had intentions of getting a tattoo ever since I had hit 18. I had a couple of friends with recommendations of where to go and my friend Jimmy randomly searched up a place on Yelp and we found Nice Guy Tattoo.
Decided to go check out the place and Jimmy ended up getting one right then and there.
Cary Kandarin did his tattoo and I absolutely loved the art. A couple of days later my friend Andrew got his done at the same place by the same artist. Amazing, amazing guy.
Great place. Great atmosphere. I had my appointment set up the next week and Cary did an excellent job. He knows what he's doing and it shows. Brilliant artist and a really nice guy. Definitely recommend this place.
I was anxious since it was my first time getting inked and Cary was ridiculously relaxing. Made the 3 hour session fly by. I loved the result.
Couldn't say enough cool things about this place. The day i walked in, Jing sat with me for over an hour planning out the design I had in my head. It was a cover up, so he let me know what would work and what wouldn't. I was on a tight schedule with the day (I wanted it done on Valentines day as a gift for my husband) and Jing made it happen. He spent over FIVE hours on my piece the first day, and finished it up on a second appointment. The work is amazing. PLUS, their movie collection is a thing of beauty. He even sat through a terrible 80s flick I requested, that is truly how NICE these guys are! I will be returning to Nice Guy for all my future work, guaranteed.
Review Source:Today i went into Nice Guy Tattoo and got inked by Jing, i didn't have an appointment and was walking in to see if they had any openings. I was blessed enough to get paired up with Jing, Firstly this shop holds to it's name they are all cool "Nice" dudes who are easy to have conversations with. But back to the real review I told Jing the idea in my head and like any great artist he gave his honest feedback with some added suggestions that would make the tattoo all the more awesome. Within an hour we both came to an agreement on a drawing we both liked and then we started the painful process, My new ink (A Trinity and Cross on ether side, with the word's Christ Forever, Forever Christ) is located on my left and right upper hips and was like my ribcage tattoo's a painful way to spend an afternoon. But when i saw the finished product (After almost 3hrs) it made all the memories of grinding my teeth and clenching my fist fade away. Jing did a well above average job on my tat and again like all artists worth there salt, he made the tattoo even better than i thought it my mind. The prices here are very reasonable and the artists (from what i saw) are all very professional and talented. I do indeed recommend Nice Guy Tattoo for any future fresh ink!
Review Source:I too like William Thatcher can change my stars. Â Hands down Nice Guys is a 5 star establishment. Â The guys there are fantastic, they got a good vibe and are really friendly. Â I finished up my tat and was blown away on how great it came out. Â Thanks Tom for not making it look girly. Â Brandon did my wife's tat of purple orchids and I got to say they look so good. Â She almost cried and swears she won't get another one but I think she will. Â This is the right place to go get your ink. Â Professional, clean, talented and funny staff. Â Jing, I still want that butterfly on my belly.
Review Source:I have gotten 2 tattoos from Tom, he's always been really nice, informative, professional, and does clean tattoos. Â The shop is tidy with a nice TV to watch to distract you from getting tattooed if you're a whimp. Â Everyone is friendly and courteous and doesn't seem to be rude and pressuring to people about their tattoos.
Review Source:I had a half sleeve done last year by Tom Haubs. Â Great dude, great tattoo. The shop was clean and had a welcome atmosphere. I was in for 3 sittings and I did a bit of people watching. Â No matter how dumb a request from walk in's, these guys were all nice and treated all inquiries equally. Â I was impressed.
Review Source:I've been going to Nice Guy since they first opened. I've had Tom (Haubs) do my full left sleeve, chest piece, rib piece, so I have alot of experience with this shop. Â Great atmosphere, great group of guys working there and great artists! Â They all do amazing work and this shop is one of the best!
Review Source:I've gone to Nice guy tattoo for all of my work and I couldn't be happier with the quality, customer service and just overall fun that I have there when just hanging out with everyone.
Tom Haubs and Jing have done my work...but all artists there have amazing talent, so be sure to check them out
I will continue to give them my business...there's no doubt about that
My first visit to Nice Guy was the last week of March and I've been there every two weeks ever since. Tom Haubrick came highly recommended and this guy is truly amazing. He pieced all my ideas together and took it to a whole 'nother level. Jing and the rest of the guys are very pleasant and they all fit the Nice Guy shop name quite well. Nice Guy is clean and the atmosphere is very cool. Not to mention they always show a good movie whenever I'm on the chair. If you're ever looking to get some work done or a newbie interested in getting a tattoo, Nice Guy is worth the visit.
Review Source:Took another victim to Jing.
Getting work done is something that should be personal
and only if you realy want and are comfortable.
Jing helps put you at piece and never forces anything
on you.
Took Ellen for her 1st tat...
I told here she would be addicted..na,...I wont be..
That night after she was done she was talking about the
next one..haha
Thank for good work Jing
Anyone want to go for a 1st hit me up and I'll tell dirty stories
while he works and it will be like you never got the needle
The name is so fitting for this place, because they really are nice guys. Â I've been to other tattoo parlors with friends and the artists are almost always a**holes that think they are the shit, and then I see the crap they put on people's skin. Â I have been going with these guys since they were both working for some other a**hole. Â Both Jing and Tom are fabulous artists, have great attitudes, do wonderful work, and offer a pleasant experience. Â They will usually play a great movie on several televisions while they work. Â I couldnt be happier with the quality of tattoos I have received from Nice Guy. Â I couldn't be happier with the new friends I have gained by coming to this place in Jing and Tom.
Review Source:Got it done a few days ago :) and my boyfriend actually told me that he's happy I chose to go with Jing. His personality made my boyfriend& i both very comfortable, and he's very easy to talk to. After 2 hours of "hurt so good", I've got my first tattoo! The process was great, he made a stencil and had me double check everything before he started. I'm definitely going back for my other one!!
Review Source:This one time I really wanted a chili dog and my senses lead me to Nice Guy Tattoo...If you don't get that joke, then you don't know these guys. So you should get to know them!
They are a bunch of cool guys and the conversations in there can go anywhere. I love just hanging there, watching movies or listening to Jings commentaries on world events...
Oh and their work is great...hit them up for a custom design.
Tom and I went to junior college(P.C.C.) together.I had not seen him in years when I called him about getting my first tattoo.My brother Alex was killed in a car accident a couple weeks before and I really wanted to get his initials on my shoulder.He was booked,but he worked on his break so I could get it done right away.great guys,great vibe.
                                           Thanks TOM
I've been going to Tom since, well forever. The guys here are great, there is never any pressure, they let you take your time and truly work with you. I've been here when they've had difficult clients. These guys really work with the ideas you bring and they take their time before, during and after the tattoo.
Review Source:I heard this place was good so I went there. I woke up and thought I'ma get a tattoo. Called the place and they said come right away if I wanted my tattoos. I got my butt over there and said, I want a half moon and the word Respect on my right wrist and under my star on my left wrist, I want the word trust.
Forgot his name, but he wasn't asian.
He drew out my tattoos and I loved it.
When he tattooed it on it looked great. As days passed I've been meaning to go back. The reason why is because it looks like he didn't make my lettering solid coloring.
My "Respect" is really weird looking. But my Trust is fine. I dont think the hand is really that steady. cause the moon looks like there's a poo dropping at the end of it or something.
I'm not going back there. First experience wasn't that great with the tattoos. But the workers there are very nice. I liked that.
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