I'm Mandi, and I've been obsessed with tattoos since I got my first underground ink at 15. These days I channel that obsession into bold color work, American traditional, mid-century modern, and anime and pop culture tattoos at The Pretty Sister studio in Costa Mesa.

After 20+ years in corporate retail, I bet on myself and went all in on tattooing. Best decision I ever made!

Yes, tattoos hurt, but I believe everyone deserves a tattoo experience that feels as comfortable as I can possibly make it. My studio is fun, inclusive, and genuinely comfortable — I keep a full client comfort station stocked with snacks, drinks, electrolytes, a cozy blanket, fun distractions like fidget toys and coloring books, and everything else you might need to relax and enjoy the ride. I use top rated skin care, shave gel, and cotton wipes to keep your skin as calm and comfortable as possible throughout your session. First tattoo or fiftieth, you'll feel taken care of.

Luxury experience, accessible pricing. I care deeply about getting it right — the design, the technique, the healing — and I want you to love your tattoo the day you get it and twenty years from now. If you've got an idea, let's bring it to life.