No stars I was poisoned by Crystals homemade sav she makes for aftercare of your tattoo she sold me when doing my tattoo that is still not finished because the Sav she sold me turned to Black Mold and made me very very ill to where I couldn't even move out of my bed for my husband to take me to the ER I couldn't afford an ambulance ride to the ER so likely several hours later my major fever broke before I had to go to the ER very very scary and all she had to say was it's fine throw it away I told everybody else that bought it to throat away to know I'm not stopping at that I'm getting my story out there and then when I told her my tattoo only need a little little more touch up because of the black mold from her homemade salve that had two missing ingredients that she knew was missing and still proceeded to sell the product to me and whoever else bought it that she wouldn't touch my tattoo anymore because I didn't tip her why would I tip somebody that sold me some Bad stuff that went into my system and could've killed me I could still have problems the rest of my life from putting black mold into my body because of her and she want to say that I didn't tip her so she's not finishing my tattoo the little touch up paint needed because it wasn't holding the ink from the black mold from her's homemade salve that was going into my system and she yelled and screamed at me saying it was something I did and she knew that it was made incorrectly with those missing ingredients so her being a business owner very very unprofessional business owner is lying to you all putting this all on me and as a business owner you would think you would make your customers happy but all she proceeded to do was yell and scream and get in my face very very unprofessional there's no way in hell I would ever ever go back to her and I don't her since we were 12 years old she is a lie she is a cheat and she is a scammer and she's charging way too much and taking advantage of her customers summer you may think she's thegreatest she might've been at one point but not no more she's very very unprofessional and should not own a business at all had to push one star to post this but she gets no stars believe that versus business person I've ever dealt with in my life so just watch out so you don't get poison like I did read more

I don't ever want anyone else to tattoo me, and for me, that is saying something. Crystal gave me my first ever tattoo. It is a custom tattoo consisting of a tribal like butterfly that was inspired by Lord of The Rings with an Elven word above it. I showed her a picture of what I wanted for the butterfly and one picture of the Elven word, and she created the most beautiful tattoo, no, piece of art. It is one of my favorite things about me. Crystal is amazingly peaceful to be around, and while she is creating stellar tattoos, her relaxing atmosphere and peacefulness make for an awesome experience. The time seems to fly by. She is honest and helpful. Crystal helped me pick the perfect place for the beautiful design she created. It was practically painless, and I knew that I was hooked on body art. It wasn't long after Crystal had given me my most loved art piece (extra awesome because it is always with me) that I moved back home, 3000 miles away. I have viewed work by other tattooists, but I really can't say I was impressed with their designs. I want 2 more tattoos, but I want Crystal to do them. Looks like I will be saving up money to get back to Washington and get my other tattoos. read more

It took me more than a decade to decide on my second tattoo. After plenty of research, I went with Crystal and her shop, and realized from the consultation that I had made a great decision. She made me feel incredibly comfortable and confident that she was going to be able draw up what I imagined and wanted. We are a few sessions in, with a couple more left. Every time I get more work done, I get compliments on how amazing it's coming along. Crystal has a way of building rapport and making you feel like you've known each other for years. Finishing my half sleeve will be bittersweet. While I'm looking forward to having a finished piece, I will definitely miss the experience. This is my first but not my final tattoo from Crystal. Also, her shop is incredibly clean. I work in nursing, so I definitely have an appreciation for all things sterile, and you can definitely smell the sterility of the place when you walk in. If you want a fully custom and personal tattoo experience, I highly suggest Crystal and Inkstaind. read more

Crystal at Inkstaind Tattoo is awesome. My husband had previously made an appointment at a different tattoo parlor and when we arrived the person that was supposed to do the tattoo was late. She claimed she had the flu but I would bet on hungover. We left and didn't go back. When we contacted Crystal we set up an appointment for the tattoo my husband wanted and she then went online to further to study what he wanted. When he came back to get the tattoo done, we were discussing his health and when she found out what his history was she requested us to get an ok from his doctor to make sure his health would handle the tattoo. When we came back, with the letter, she then applied his tattoo. Thanks Crystal for taking my husbands health into consideration ahead of making money on a tattoo. The tattoo turned out beautiful and we are both very proud of it. read more

Crystal is amazing. This is not a walk in and pick a tattoo off the wall kind of place. She sits down with you and gets to know you during a consultation appointment so that she can understand why you want your tattoo and what it means to you. She is extremely professional and her shop is clean and welcoming. She did my very first tattoo and I loved it so much I went back and had Crystal do my second one in honor of my older sister and mother who both have passed away. I have it on the top of my foot and every morning when I get out of bed, I get to look at her beautiful artwork and think about the two beautiful women that I miss every day. It is such a pleasure to deal with such a caring and talented individual. I highly recommend her! read more

Well here I go again, reviewing on Yelp. First of all Robin K and your cousin, Jennifer from Roundup, MT...I have to question your motive here. Crystal is the absolute best, and why is your review(s) the only negative ones here? I believe if your cousin is in MT, then she is only repeating what you may have told here. Secondly, to air her supposed private life IS NOT A REVIEW, that is just plain damn nasty. AND there is no doubt in my mind, that if there was any error on her part, she would have done everything to correct and make things right! And Robin if you were attempting to get your $$ back AFTER you work was completed...then shame on you! read more

Hello! I am a very picky kind of a person. It took me a long time to decide what I wanted to put on my body that was permanent. I wanted a tribal dragon but all I could find was a head that I liked. I met with Chrystal we looked at some pictures she asked me for a couple of day's to put something together for me. 2 day's later I met with het again to see what she'd come up with. The dragon was perfect and exactly what I was looking for! The customer service, and the atmosphere of here shop was excellent. To this day my tattoo is amazing! I will only have C hrystal tattoo me and I highly recommend her. Thank you Chrystal :) read more

About a year ago, I chose Crystal to do a tattoo I had been wanting for close to my entire life. I was instantly comfortable when I walked into her shop and she treated me with the utmost respect. She listened to all my ideas and drew up my dream. The day of my tattoo she was welcoming and relaxing, she even let me choose the music. She was personable and very gentle with the needle. She made sure to keep me laughing and distracted. The salve she makes was remarkable for healing and she offered me a free touch up for anything I found wrong. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else for ink. read more

I teach private lessons in self defense and belt rank in Puyallup. I had only one tattoo on my forearm got two years ago. I decided I needed two fighting sticks crossed. It was bamboo color with black irregular patches on them. The original tat was not good and she fixed it up wonderfully. As for the sticks, she made them so they jump out at you like 3-D, it's totally amazing. I've seen a lot of tats on my students over the years and her skill is up there in cloud nine. Besides having extremely high skill, she's also a nice person. Robert (Sifu) read more

Crystal is a great artist that takes your ideas and brings them to life as beautiful and original artwork on your body. She only does custom work. Her shop is clean and organized. She did my first tattoo and was very reassuring and took her time when first putting the needle to my skin. She made me aware of what would happen and made sure I was ok before proceeding. She is a great conversationalist to keep your mind off the pain. I would definitely return and have already recommended her to my uncle who also was tattooed by Crystal. read more

I just finished my 2nd coverup with Crystal and it looks amazing! I was introduced to her work through my daughter and we had an instant connection. I feel like I have always known her, and she "gets" me. After the first cover up I pretty much give her an idea and she goes with it. If you wake up one day and want a tattoo this is not the place for you. She is very thorough and starts with a consult, then she does the art work , then it goes on your canvas- you. The studio is ultra clean, and has a very zen, relaxed vibe. Check her out! read more

She tattooed my first ever tattoo and it is gorgeous!!! It's a celtic tribal knot work butterfly on my ankle and she did an amazing job with getting the lines clear on a fairly small size tattoo. It barely hurt yet she got the ink in nice and deep; so much so that I haven't needed a touch up to this day 5 years later and it is still deep beautiful black. She has tattooed MANY of my friends and everyone I know who has a tattoo from her is in love with it and her work. Great peaceful setting in her tat shop and wonderful work! read more

I have been tattooed 9 times by Crystal. She has a great understanding of how to take your idea (or in my case really terrible sketches) and turn them into great pieces that really fit your body. Not only that but she is a comfortable person to be around. When you are letting someone stab you with a needle for 4 or 5 hours at a time you want them to be someone you can chat with. Crystal does a wonderful job of making the time fly by. I've never been any any other tattoo shop that is as soothing and comforting as Crystal's. read more

Crystal is an amazing artist and great company. She did a fantastic job of taking my very poorly described concept and turning it into a tattoo that reflects all of the emotion and clarity I had ever hoped it would. When getting a tattoo it's incredibly important that you be comfortable with both the artist and the surroundings. I've never met someone as understanding or willing to accommodate any requests you may have during the tattooing process. I can't imagine ever going to anyone else for ink. read more

I absolutely love my tattoo from Crystal, she is amazing! My mom and my sisters all have tattoos from her as well they are all amazing and so personal. She is an excellent artist. She took the time to create something very special for me. It is more than I ever wanted it to be. She really took my dream and made it into a beautiful reality. Thank you so much for my amazing piece I can't wait for my next one! read more

Kylie does great work especially on American traditional tattoos! She works very clean, she is communicative on the design process and finds good color palettes to work with, I have gotten 3 pieces done with her and am very happy with them 2 years later, check her out on instagram https://instagram.com/kyliejane_at_inkstaind?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (Pictures are current) read more

I am so happy with Inkstaind Tattoo and the work that crystal does! She is very professional and makes sure you are comfortable. I love the small shop environment so much. Her work is flawless and I will keep going back to her! I just got my tattoo done by her, and yet I have referred so many people to her. I highly recommend this shop and this artist!!!!! read more

I have four tattoos by Crystal and I absolutely love them all. She is so talented and does such a fantastic job at bringing your vision to life. She really listens to what you want and gives great input. She is a true artist! All of my tattoos turned out better than I could have imagined they would. I am a forever client at Inkstaind Tattoo! read more

Collaborative, caring, and creative best describe Crystal! You can trust her to really listen and you can trust her artist's instinct to bring your ideas to life. Clean, comforting, and calm best describe Crystal's studio. You can trust her to make it easier to deal with the pain by providing a relaxing environment. read more