How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCOREHermosa Ink Collective: Tattoo & Piercing
Hawthorne, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #4Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 25 tattoo removal services · 5.0★ from 1,619 Google reviews
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Customers hired Hermosa Ink Collective: Tattoo & Piercing for 8 kinds of job.
Hermosa Ink Collective: Tattoo & Piercing for piercings
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amazing service very informative, does a great job as always i will always come here
We scheduled an appointment at Hermosa Ink Collective with Brandon. It was to get an ear piercing, and a nose piercing. It was very easy to set up the appointment, and when we showed up, also very simple to fill out the form and get checked in. Brandon was very clear during the discussion as we chose the hardware we…
Amazing job, second time here and all service was amazing. Came in for a tattoo with Ken and a piercing with Brandon. So happy I’ll be back again.
I came in as a walk in for a bellybutton piercing, and it turned out great. Brandon was super helpful and the process was super smooth. Super happy! Thanks again!
Got my belly button pierced here and Brandon was awesome! I was talked through the whole process and everything went super smooth.
brandon is an excellent piercer, he talked me through the procedure and after care. great studio and clean, would highly recommend
I had an excellent experience with Brandon, he was extremely friendly and informative about the naval piercing I was going to be getting. He explained everything in great detail and I felt zero pain. 10/0 experience!
Just got my back dermals pierced by Brandon and i love them i would recommend everyone to go get pierced my Brandon. He made me feel very comfortable very professional very clean the experience was great!!
We just visited Hermosa Ink Collective to get a second set of ear piercings for my daughter’s 15th birthday with Brandon. He was very nice, knowledgeable and utmost professional. Would absolutely go back for another piercing in the future and would recommend him to anyone. The shop is in a cute and accessible…
Great studio! Got a tattoo here with Ken and got 2 ear piercings with Brandon. Very professional, clean and a great vibe.
Came all the way from San Diego to get pierced by Brandon! He did such a great job and was super kind! will definitely be coming back for future piercings
Fantastic service! Knowledgeable and professional staff. I will be back in the future.
Wonderful experience. I got my helix done today, Brandon was very gentle and I honestly didn’t even feel him pierce me. I have an extremely low pain tolerance too. The process was fast, painless, and very well done. I am beyond happy with the results and cannot wait to get more in the future here. Highly recommend going to Brandon!
Brandon pierced my bridge piercing, and did a great job. He explained every single part of the process & the healing thoroughly, and was very kind about it. He encouraged me to be picky with the placement with my piercing, assuring he had no problem remarking it as many times as needed to get a perfect placement.…
I’m big on reviews, especially on Yelp, and made my decision based on ratings for locations in the South Bay Area. Although I’ve always felt intimidated going to a tattoo shop for piercings, I’m so glad I booked an appointment with HIC for my boyfriend and I. The reviews speak for themselves. We had a 6pm…
Came in with the intention of getting my naval repierced. Brandon told me I didn’t need it repierced after all and just needed to slide the jewelry right through. He was very professional and accommodated me on such short notice. Really stand up guy, definitely will be back for more. Shop was also very clean, I feel…
Decided in a spur of the moment to go get my thirds pierced and a jewelry change - given there aren’t many options where I’m at in Manhattan beach, hermosa ink is the best! The atmosphere was incredible and Brandon walked us through all the care steps and did an amazing job with both mine and my roommates piercings!! Would recommend to any and all!!
Loved Brandon. He is very professional and very thorough with explaining everything you need to know before and after your experience. I will definitely recommend him !
Very easy process and everyone was super nice. My eyebrow piercing came out amazing thank you.
Amazing !!!
Brandon was excellent and clearly extremely knowledgeable. Everything was clean and very hygienic and this was the most painless piercing I have ever had and it was a very pleasant experience. There is plenty of jewelry to choose from and it is all reasonably priced. Overall a 10/10 experience and I would definitely recommend coming here for piercings.
Very happy with my daughter's piercing and professional and kind staff
Brandon was very informative, taught me the right way on how piercings are done and was very patient and friendly, would recommend if you want good quality piercings
Professional, helpful, and focuses on cleanliness and aftercare from start to finish. I genuinely enjoyed my experience and love my conch and 3rd lobe piercings! Shout out to Brandon!
Brandon was amazing. He gave me the run down on how my piercing will go and detailed after care — very informative. I got my lower belly pierced and I love it! Thanks again
The process was speedy and Brandon was so professional and nice! I appreciated that he walked me through every next step and made me feel so comfortable. He was reliable when asking questions and provided a great experience overall.
Everyone there was very friendly, the service was wonderful, overall a GREAT place to go for Tats and piercings with REASONABLE prices. will be going back for more services. 🙈😆👍
Absolutely love my new piercing! Brandon was amazing, he walked me through every step of the process and took the time to thoroughly explain the dos and don’ts for aftercare. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I’ll definitely be back!
Very easy and smooth experience. I booked an appointment for same day piercing through their site and that made things really easy when I arrived. Brandon was friendly, super easy to talk to and he explained everything thoroughly. I got both nipples pierced and was in & out in under 30 minutes. I am very happy with…
Brandon was incredibly professional, gentle, and knowledgeable about my piercing. He gave great advice and aftercare tips. The place is also very aesthetic and very clean. I will go back for all my piercings. There’s nothing bad to say about my session. That said, I would rate my experience there and with Brandon a 10/10.
Got my dermal piercing done by Brandon. Highly recommend! Amazing pricing and service.
Brandon was great! He replaced my navel jewelry and he had some helpful advice should I have to remove it in the future. I would definitely recommend him. The place is spotless and has some very cool artwork.
brandon was super nice, straight to the point! very welcoming environment and smooth experience! would recommend and definitely coming back.
I have gotten 3 piercings by Brandon he is a phenomenal piercer he makes me feel comfortable and seriously pain free ! I’d highly recommend him !
Went to get my ears done 4g. awesome experience. Brandon was very professional and walked me through the process step by step so I knew what to expect. Definitely recommend.
Brandon was very informative, nice, and talked me through the piercing portion. Gave a lot of aftercare information and I felt I was I good hands I let him do his thing and I love it I got my nose pierced didn’t feel a thing.
Brandon did a great job with my first piercings. He provided insight into each step of the procedure and went into in-depth instructions for post care. Quick and practically painless!
Bandon was great! He was able to work my group and myself in when there was an issue with scheduling. And he was knowledgeable and kind when talking with us regarding piercings. Will definitely be coming back when I want another piercing!
We stopped by Hermosa Ink Collective to ask about a helix piercing for my daughter, Isla. Brandon was incredibly kind and informative. He took the time to explain the process and aftercare in detail, especially considering that Isla is a martial artist. His patience and professionalism made us feel completely…
Brandon is the best! After a not so great experience with another piercer at another shop (for my nose) he was able to take out the crappy piercing and fix everything up, and it looks amazing. I’m so grateful! He was kind, attentive, and super helpful. From now on, I’m only going to Brandon for all my piercings. He…
I got my ear pierced by Brandon, and he was absolutely amazing! He was super informed and took the time to explain everything about the piercing process and how to take care of it afterward. He answered all my questions clearly and made sure I felt confident about the aftercare. What I appreciated most was how calm…
Clean and organized shop. Everyone was welcoming and friendly.
Brandon is the best! he’s done 3 of my piercings now two surface and he’s always great with answering any questions helping and with getting through the process itself of piercing you! wouldn't wanna go anywhere else tysm!
Such a good experience and did a great job! I received a tongue piercing and I adore it!! Fantastic price and service, thank you!
My sister and I called ahead for a walk in piercing and tattoo apt. Trisha was able to get me in for a tattoo that day. Made me feel really welcomed and comfortable right from the start. She had me send her the design and asked for placement beforehand via text which gave her time to prep and made the apt so…
I love my piercing!!! Brandon was very professional and kind.
Got my belly button pierced by Brandon, and he was awesome! Thoroughly explained every step of the process so I understood what was going on and why, and great pricing too. Loved my experience here!
brandon is a SUPER chill guy, gave me a great deal (got nipples and naval pierced!) booked a SAME-DAY appointment which was super quick!!! would definitely come back again and i’m already telling all my friends where to go if they want to get pierced.
Brandon was very friendly, informative, and handled my piercings with care and proficiency. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for body piercings! They’re healing very nicely so far, thank you Brandon! :)
Brandon walked me through every step (belly piercing) and made me feel very comfortable, and believe me I was nervous; however, it was quick!! Very great guy and I will definitely come and recommend people!
Brandon did a fantastic job on my nose piercing today. Super easy and quick. All of the staff was so friendly and helpful!! Totally recommend this shop!!
Amazing service, I absolutely could not be happier. Brandon is the best!! Will totally be coming back!
Brandon was a very nice and patient piercer. He answered all my questions and helped out a lot! I got my tongue pierced on the 29th and it’s looking gooooood <3 If you’re looking for a safe and clean piercing place please do check hermosa ink and piercing out and ask for Brandon!
Brandon was AMAZINGGG!
Brandon was very informative, and quick with my piercing. So far the best piercer I’ve gone to. I plan on going back!!
Brandon was so kind and clean and quick. Love the energy here and will be coming back :)!
Took my GF to get both tattoos and piercings, and it was a wonderful experience. Sophie is an incredibly professional artist. She made a few different drafts and changes to make sure it came out perfectly, and the results are gorgeous. As for piercings, Brandon is seriously knowledgeable, both personally and…
10/10 experience. Brandon was my piercer, talked me through it and was very detailed about after care! Did not hurt at all.
Brandon did my daughter’s bellybutton piercing and did an amazing job, he explains everything step by step. We really trusted him through the process, highly recommended.
Great experience, Brandon was very nice and thorough
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoos | 270 | $153–$285 |
| Tattoo design | 207 | $146–$272 |
| Ear piercing | 195 | $62–$114 |
| Piercings | 120 | $57–$96 |
| Fine line tattoos | 101 | $114–$176 |
| Nose piercing | 51 | $61–$82 |
| Color ink tattoos | 47 | $153–$366 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 32 | $201–$614 |
