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FINE AMERICAN TATTOOING SINCE 1994!
SHOP HOURS
"You can never have too many tattoos!
-Mike Martin
Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-6pm
Friday-Saturday 12pm-8pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
TATTOO ARTISTS AND PIERCERS
MIKE MARTIN
RIP Master Chief Mike Martin 2019
Mike was a jack of all trades, he was a Navy Seal and retired a Master Chief in 2003 quite a legend! He opened up FSG while still active with the teams in 1994 and has been open ever since. Mike passed away peacefully during a nap May 30, 2019 on a motorcycle trip back from the wall, a ride he never missed. Mike was the most interesting person most of us have ever met and we are all so grateful to have been blessed to know him well.
LAURA BECKER
Owner/Tattoo Artist
Apprenticed under Dwayne Norton of Tower Tattoo where she learned the basics of tattooing, lettering, composition and the different styles of tattooing
Laura came to my shop in 2010 and has been learning more everyday and her work shows it. She is a gifted artist and has the touch of a Healer; and her energy is peaceful and comforting to her clients.
Laura’s work ranges from very simple
to very complex bodywork, full back tattoos, large rib tattoo, full frontal tattooing and sleeves. Her lettering is excellent and her fonts are many. She enjoys black and grey, and realism.
She has been tattooing breast cancer survivors areolas and her work is beautiful.
-Mike Martin
I recently purchased FSG Tattoo with my husband Matthew from Mike’s wife Gale. We want to continue honoring Mike and his legacy and continue to tattoo and and make art for our community in Imperial Beach!
SIERRA HUBBARD
Tattoo Artist/Piercer
Apprenticed in both tattooing and piercing under her Tattoo Master Mike Martin, she is his last Jedi.
Sierra is a wonderful artist that enjoys tattooing her original art, Neo Traditional and flowers. She is a wonderful Tattooer in all areas.
She is trained in all piercings and enjoys poking holes in people as well.
JAY MCCASLIN
Tattoo Artist
Jay McCaslin started his tattoo career in 2001 in Denver, Colorado where he helped his best friend and tattoo mentor, Rob Hostetter , open Lifetime Tattoo. For 6 years he remained there where he got to work with and learn from another mentor, Walter McDonald.
In 2007, Jay moved to Houston, Texas where he spent the next 11 years learning from and working alongside many great tattooers.
In 2018, a series of unfortunate events left to Rob stepping in an helping Jay by bringing him out to work at this Lifetime Tattoo San Diego.
After the unfortunate passing of Mike Martin (an early influence on Rob) Jay started working here at FSG to help out. He has been here ever since.
JOHN FLEMMONS
Piercer
Johnny works full time as a card dealer at night and works at FSG on Saturday and Sunday as our piercer. He is an asset to the shop, especially during busy weekend afternoons, helping piercing clients with their piercings and helping the, troubleshoot unruly piercings. He is always optimistic and extremely dedicated to perfecting his craft. Johnny is an accomplished piercer, and when you come to FSG you will see his friendly face welcoming you in.
FIND YOUR PERFECT TATTOO
Each artist at FSG works directly with clients to create art based on their input, but also provides guidance and artistic vision for the process.
MILITARY
Mike was a retired Master Chief Navy Seal, so we have been blessed to be able to work closely with the Navy as well as the other branches. We are surrounded by the southern bases in Imperial Beach/San Diego/Coronado, and price our tattoos extremely fair. We enjoy doing fun events or fundraisers that benefit our active duty and veterans.
CUSTOM TATTOO DESIGNS
Our artists have a vast array of mastered styles, take a look at each artists portfolios and see who works best! You can reach out directly to the artist and schedule an appointment, depending on the appointment date the artist usual has it drawn up a few days prior so you can always reach out and make a plan.
TATTOO AFTERCARE
Bandage
1. Wait 2 hours.
2. Remove bandage & wash thoroughly with soap & warm water. DO NOT rebandage.
3. Apply fragrance-free white lotion (lubriderm, aveeno) lightly.
4. DO NOT soak in water while healing. NO swimming. After shower, pat dry.
5. DO NOT expose new tattoo to sun.
6. DO NOT pick or scratch tattoo.
Derm Shield
1. Wait 3-5 days.
2. Remove Derm Shield, by pulling in the direction of the corner you start with.
3. DO NOT remove like a band-aid- ouch
4. Wash thoroughly with soap & warm water. DO NOT rebandage.
5. Apply fragrance-free white lotion (lubriderm, aveeno) lightly.
PIERCINGS
Clean and Precise
FRIDAY AN SUNDAY WALK-INS or appointments only
PIERCINGS
Lobe- $40 each/$50 both
Helix $50
Forward Helix $60
Ear rim/Cartilage $50
Rook/Daith/Conch- $70
Industrial- $100
Nostril- $50
Septum- $50
Tongue- $80
Lip/Labret/Monroe- $60
Naval- $80
Nipples- $100
Bridge- $80
Eyebrow- $70
Smiley/Tongue web $100
After Care- $10
Jewelry Help- $30+
Jewelry Swap- $30+
Jewelry
Standard- $20+
18k- $40+
Titanium- $30+
Silver- $30+
PIERCING AGE
Must be 18 to get a piercing on your own.
If under 18 you must have parent/guardian with you, with proof.
(Birth certificate with school ID)
NO SEXUAL PIERCINGS FOR MINORS
Infants and toddlers must be planned in advance with an appointment ONLY.
PIERCING AFTERCARE GUIDE
Piercing aftercare
Clean both sides of the jewelry where it meets the skin twice a day with sterile saline.
Do Not twist and turn the jewelry, doing so breaks the bond your body is trying to make with the jewelry and is almost like ripping a scab off... it’s going to restart the healing process or form a piercing bump/ keloid.
Leave the jewelry alone,no touching with dirty hands,bumping,snagging,pulling,etc.
Do not take the jewelry out to clean ,leave the jewelry in while cleaning it. If you take the jewelry out fir any reason it will end up closing;
you have to have your piercing for years to build up enough scar tissue to take it in and out when ever , and even in those cases your body still wants to heal and will eventually close up the piercing hole.
Do Not use alcohol, rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean your piercings;if you treat it with these products meant for wounds your body will think the jewelry is the problem and reject the jewelry.
Showers are fine, but any laying body of water has bacteria in it and can cause irritation or infection to a healing piercing.
Most piercings take months to heal so cleaning it twice a day is recommended until there is no more discharge and or discomfort.
If something isn’t going well with your piercing I’m always willing to help make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible so that you’re happy with your piercing and it’s healing process. I always answer questions via Instagram and my personal cell if you run into any problems with your jewelry.
