Tattoo and piercing shop · West Covina, CA · reviewed since 2020
iHow 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 47 custom artistsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
5.0★★★★★199 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
17%reviews answered by the owner
$614typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Google reviewers rate Manifest Studio Inc. five stars based on 199 reviews, highlighting the shop's clean environment, modern decor, and friendly staff. Customers frequently praise the professional quality of tattoo and piercing services, noting that artists communicate effectively, accommodate design preferences, and ensure a comfortable experience. One common criticism involves parking difficulties, with a reviewer describing a frustrating situation where they were directed to an adjacent lot that resulted in their vehicle nearly being towed.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 199 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 199 Google reviews (140 with written comments, 29 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 17% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
Service: Custom Artist serving West Covina, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other custom artists
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.
Manifest Studio Inc.Custom Artists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Manifest Studio Inc.: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Manifest Studio Inc.: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
99
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Manifest Studio Inc.: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
99
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Manifest Studio Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Manifest Studio Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 44.–
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Star ratings
199 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars19799%
4 stars11%
3 stars11%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 140 written reviews
99%praise
Praise17399%
Complaints21%
Price
What customers reported paying
$614+274% vs typical custom artists
Middle half of what 52 customers paid ($339–$928) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude6135%
Quality & results4224%
Would recommend3419%
Speed & response127%
Honesty & trust106%
Price & value95%
Communication74%
What customers talk about
We read 140 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“All the staff was friendly and kind making sure all my needs were met .”
“…as told to park in resulted in my car almost being towed and getting yelled at by the manger of the mattress store.…”
“From the very first text to getting walked to the door a great experience.”
“Would definitely recommend, excellent service and amazing work.”
“He did my tattoo quickly and efficiently but of course with the utmost quality.”
“My second time piercing with her and the process is always so easy and honestly painless.”
“…vibe everyone seems so nice, I drove almost an hour and it was very worth it 🥰 Thank you !…”
“He listened intently to the ideas/tweaks I wanted to make and did his very best to add his creative input as the artist.”
People customers mention
Fernie9 reviews
Tish7 reviews
Brenda6 reviews
Lawry5 reviews
Carlos4 reviews
Abel4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Manifest Studio Inc. for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
From the very first text to getting walked to the door a great experience. All the staff was friendly and kind making sure all my needs were met . And Wei my artist was awesome . Worked with me every step of the way to ensure I was good and happy. Can’t wait to go back
Paid $500+Tattoos
dizzle1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Nice clean spot and very friendly tattoo Artists, everyone there had good vibes. Can’t wait to go back for my 2nd sessiojn
Paid $500+Tattoos
Cooler20001 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Amazing artist and kind staff!! My artist is Andress. I've been coming here for a few years now and it's always a pleasure!
Paid $500+Tattoos
Jamel2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
My girlfriend was doing a consultation with an amazing tattoo artist Tish when the front desk Star (I may gotten that wrong) approached us with Vampiercer's deal for piercings. My girlfriend ended up getting a few piercings where I had only gotten one. The experience was amazing. Everyone at the shop had great…
Paid $50–100TattoosNose piercing
John7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
First Tat Was An Amazing Experience, Full Upper Back Piece
The Studio Looks Professional, Smells Amazing, Nice Lounge and Spot to Eat
Andres Handled My Tattoo Perfectly
10/10 Experience
Paid $500+Tattoos
Claudia2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
I drove 54 minutes from Corona just to get pierced by Brenda (@vampiercer666) and it was worth every minute! She did my surface tragus, dermal, and a few other piercings. Super professional, quick, and her energy was everything. She made the whole experience smooth, comfortable, and easy. I’m honestly obsessed with…
From the very first text to getting walked to the door a great experience. All the staff was friendly and kind making sure all my needs were met . And Wei my artist was awesome . Worked with me every step of the way to ensure I was good and happy. Can’t wait to go back
Price: $500+
Services: Tattoos
Jeremy Diaz1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I love the experience with Jayleen she is super sweet I was so nervous but she made me feel comfortable and the service was a 10 out of 10 she was so patient with me and did my tattoo exactly how I asked. I highly recommend to go with her 💕 the whole experience was just amazing and the location is a whole vibe everyone seems so nice, I drove almost an hour and it was very worth it 🥰 Thank you !!
Services: Tattoos
Matthew Ibarra4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Manifest Studio is an excellent place for tattoos. Their studio is extremely nice and modern. Everyone there is so welcoming and they make sure you have the best experience whether it’s your first time or tenth time. I am sure all the artists are great, but I had Carlos and he was amazing. He listened intently to the ideas/tweaks I wanted to make and did his very best to add his creative input as the artist. He did my tattoo quickly and efficiently but of course with the utmost quality. I definitely recommend booking your next tattoo there!