Body Electric Tattoo

10/19/09

A Perfect Piercing Experience!! James Is The BEST!!

by ilovelola

I have been to many piercing studios in the Valley (to get pierced and buy jewelry), and had always had mediocre experiences at best. So, when I knew I was ready for another piercing, I decided to do some research before choosing the location this time. All of the reviews I read about Body Electric were exceptional, so I decided to give them a try. It was all true! The minute we walked in, we were warmly greeted by Brian (the shop owner). Although I didn't have an appointment, I was able to see James within 15 minutes, and he was everything that I had read he was! So professional, so sweet, so patient, so accomodating...I could keep going : ) I was REALLY nervous about this piercing, but James explained the entire process to me, and answered ALL of my questions before I even committed to getting it done. They have a great jewelry selection, also, and Brian and James helped me choose the right size and detail for what I wanted. The piercing studio is secluded from the tattoo area, so it's completely private, which I definitely appreciated! Before we started, he talked me through it a little more, so when the time finally came...I was SO at ease. He promised the actual piercing would be over before I could realize what happened. So, while having me do some deep breathing, he pierced me...and kept his promise! It was so quick and easy, James made ALL the difference in the experience. Afterward, he went over care instructions with me (twice!) and even gave me some tips to make the healing process a little more comfortable. James went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable and satisfied, and I would recommend him to EVERYONE who's looking to get pierced. I'm sure I'll want more piercings in the future, and I now I won't be going anywhere beside Body Electric!!

• Pros: Friendly & professional staff, great atmosphere & location
• Cons: Melrose parking (and nothing else!)

05/21/09

No guns allowed

by littletingting

For my first professional piercings, I chose Body Electric Tattoo & Piercing. I've been contemplating these piercings for over a year now, and after much research, I'm overjoyed with my experience. As with previous reviewers, I found James to be wonderful - he was patient, understanding, and approached all aspects of the piercings with great care and clinical precision - it was exactly what I needed considering the nature of my piercings. I appreciated his step-by-step explaination, as well as the on-site disinfecting process. James continually changed his gloves (VERY important to me) and was conscious of gauging my reaction. And most importantly, the skill involved truly lives up to James' rule of "No guns allowed".

Wonderful staff, very high-quality jewelry, a definite you-get-what-you-pay-for experience. Now I'm just looking for a excuse for my next piercing.

• Pros: amazing staff, James, great sanitary practices
• Cons: parking on Melrose

05/11/09

More Than a Tattoo

by BigDogMax8

Seriously skilled Tattoo Artists. From start to finish these guys know how to get it done. I came in with an idea of what I wanted and they made it come to life. Might have been a little more money than expected but it was well worth it.

If you are a local or in from out of town, they are serious about what they do and I would fly back to LA for a repeat.

BigDogMax8

OH10

• Pros: Clean Professional Artists
• Cons: Place Under Construction

04/18/09

Amazing shop

by Jamietherock

Had my conches pierced here, and they really know what theyre doing. Very clean and professional! They really take the time to line things up perfect, and get a second opinion from other tattoist/piercer before anything is done.

• Pros: Very clean, professional, and friendly.
• Cons: Too far from where i live to be a regular!

04/05/09

Great place for piercings

by edouble

This place is wonderful. I was looking for a shop to get some regular earlobe piercings for my girlfriend on a Sunday night. I first went to some other tatoo shop on melrose and they directed me to Body Electric.

We had to wait awhile since this place was fully busy on a late Sunday night ! Eventually, Brian came out and did a stellar job of piercing for us. He was very friendly and easy to talk to. My girl was very nervous and he put her to ease right away. She didn't feel a thing.

Now she lovely shiny titanium earrings and we couldn't be happier. We didn't get an tats, so I can't really speak first hand about that. However, there was a cool dude getting some star tats up and down his torso. If I ever decided to get some tats, this would be the first place I would go!

• Pros: Very cool, detail oriented piercing guy
• Cons: Because they are so good, there can be a long wait

03/18/09

Believe the Hype

by Tsip89

About a month ago decided to get my first tattoo. Wanted a special message done in Japanese Kanji characters. Wanted to get it down on Melrose - - always figured that's where the real pros were; although I didn't want to just walk into some random joint & end up regretting the results the rest of my life. Read a lot of reviews online & by far the most consistently positive ones were for Body Electric.

I can honestly say that the reviews and my experience matched EXACTLY. The staff are really, really friendly and patient. Taka, the artist who worked with me, took a lot of time to help me make sure that I got exactly what I wanted, then he proceeded to do a fabulous job on my tattoo. THANKS BODY ELECTRIC!!!

• Pros: Friendly, patient staff; fabulous artists
• Cons: Absolutely no cons

03/12/09

LA's BEST Tattoo and Piercing!!!

by GeoffGurnee

This place is absolutely amazing! Brian, Taka, James and all of the guys at Body Electric make you feel right at home the second you step inside the shop, not to mention it is the cleanest tattoo piercing shop I have ever set foot in. I am an ad exec so I was in a suit and tie most of the times we met, and they did not make me feel like a square! My tattoo process took a long time, figuring out a design that was perfect for me, but Taka really took his time and created a masterpiece. Something better than the picture I had in my head. I love my new tattoo, and I can't say enough about the staff at Body Electric. There was a fire recently, so the windows are boarded up BUT THEY ARE STILL OPEN!! I just got my tat in late Feb. Thanks Body Electric!

• Pros: friendly staff, extrememly clean, location, music, variety in artists and jewelry
• Cons: none whatsoever

03/11/09

James

by knj101

I got my belly pierced a while ago but the first person that did it didn't do it right, so I came here to get it redone. I showed the previous job to James and he fixed it without a problem. They also have a great selection of jewelry. Their rings don't have those ridges on them like most rings that can irritate the piercing sometimes.

• Pros: great piercing exp
• Cons: parking, pricey

01/31/09

Awesome Piercing Experience

by DixieDivaInCali

I am not what you would consider a 'piercing expert' by a long shot, and will admit that a bit wimpy on the pain tolerance level,,, however, i decided to get my nipples pierced a few years ago and one of them was not done correctly. When i finally got the nerve to have it re-done, i had a very bad experience at the 2009 Tattoo and Body Expo event in Pomona,.... which still left me needing to get the piercing re-done AND in pain. I did some research and found Body Electric and decided to try.

I was beyond nervous but James put me at ease immediately and was very professional, and the piercing is healing much better than i ever dreamed, EVEN considering the previous weekend's trauma inflicted at the expo.

Never thought i would want any other piercings (due to the wimp thing) but am going back tonight to see him and get my next piercing.

I highly recommend him to anyone considering a piercing, he is THE BEST!

01/29/09

A Truly Great Experience on All Levels!

by LegendByMidnight

Having never pierced my ears with anything but a gun before, i can honestly say i was anxious to get a 10 gauge needle pierced through both my ears. I was not only relaxed by the friendly and personalized service, but i was enthralled as to the extent of their knowledge. If you want good service, a calm PAIN FREE experience, and a piercing u can be proud of, i would highly recommend going here. My piercing was done flawlessly by James, who works on tuesdays through saturdays, but the other guys seem really chill as well.

• Pros: COMPLETELY PAINLESS
• Cons: None at all! :)