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    My neighbor recommended Sylvia to me after getting an amazing tattoo from her! Memento was clean, organized and comfortable! Sylvia was able to create this beautiful tattoo for me after I sent her a handful of inspiration photos via email. She sat with me and looked over the design and let me know that I could request any edits I wanted. I didn't feel rushed or pressured once. This is the first large tattoo I've ever gotten and she exceeded all of my expectations! She has the lightest and most gentle touch, even with the shaded sections! I was expecting it to be much more painful than it actually was, and I credit it all to how gently she works on you. She was friendly, easy to talk to and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. Her attention to detail and precision with her line work is impeccable. If I could get every future tattoo from her, I would. I can't recommend her enough!

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    Chris K.

    Clean shop, great artists. I've sat for one piece from Ryan, and two pieces by Cary. These gentlemen and the rest of their talented artists and staff make you feel welcome, and want to give you a great experience. Will definitely be back for more tattoos.

    Emily B.

    Memento was hands down the best tattoo shop I've ever been in. Everybody is super friendly and helpful. The place is covered with badass artwork (done by the artists) and it is super clean and just gives off a good atmosphere. From what I can tell all of the artists are very talented. My artist was Scott and he was fucking awesome. He was so nice and helped me create my own design of what I wanted and it could not have possibly turned out any more beautiful. He did such an incredible job no exaggeration. It is so hard to find such a great tattoo shop with super welcoming and laid back people. I would suggest this place to anybody. And if you disagree with me then your insane.

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    Asked questions via email and they were extremely helpful. However, they don't ink minors and we had to go elsewhere.

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    Thank you for coming to Memento!

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    Thank you for coming to us for your tattoo!

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    Great experience. The shop was pretty busy, but we were greeted right away. You can tell that this staff takes hygiene very seriously.

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    Evolved Body Art - Whole piece

    Evolved Body Art

    4.5(180 reviews)
    2.2 miUniversity District
    $$

    I reached out to Luka (Weinberger) about a year ago because I came across their work - both tattoos…read moreand other forms - and thought I had to have this person's art on my body. They were incredibly friendly and professional from start to finish. If I'm being honest, my request was full on stanning, but I just really wanted Luka to know that I thought their work was beautiful and hoped we could work together. Days leading up to the appointment, Luka was very clear in their communication with me. The appointment itself was great. It was very nice to explore all kinds of topics with Luka, while quiet time was sweetly woven in. We even shared the lunch break together. The short of it is - I'm honored that I got to know Luka and really happy that I have a couple of beautiful pieces from them. I'm already thinking about the next two I'd like to ask them to work on.

    I would go back Pretty standard shop. Prices are pretty much the norm, jewelry can be a little…read morepricey depending on what you're looking for. The guys in the shop were super cool, very friendly and personable. Sandroni was the one that did my tragus piercing. He was very knowledgeable, definitely knew what he was doing. Explained all of the dos and don't, as well as the whole process of the piercing. I have to say, out of all of my piercings, this one did not hurt and wasn't even red or swollen right after and even throughout the healing process. He did a great job! The room was super clean and up to date. I would definitely recommend this shop for a piercing, ask for Sandroni Oh and go on your birthday so the price of the piercing is free (Still have to pay for jewelry so don't get crazy)

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    Sacred Hand Tattoo Society

    Sacred Hand Tattoo Society

    4.4(22 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    This is an absolutely beautiful shop. It's clean, well lit and large. The person at the front desk…read morewas lovely. I came in last week looking for a walk-in appointment. I have 3 other tattoos from different places but I had looked through the social media of this place and I I really loved their work. And I wanted a fairly simple design- a rose, on my shoulder. Given that I had seen several roses on their IG and I loved all of them, I thought, why not- let's give it a go. The lady at the front desk assigned me to an artist. He was running an errand, but as soon as he came back, he met with me. I'm going to pause here and say that as a caveat- I absolutely love my tattoo that I had done that day and the artist turned out to be a real sweetie pie and I absolutely would go back here to get a tattoo. But I do have some constructive criticism for the man who tattoo'd me. He was kind of quick to do the consultation. I showed him a pic for inspiration for the color and a couple of others for the shape and design. He came back roughly an hour later with a shape that was not at all what I asked for and he seemed kind of agitated when I told him it wasn't really what I was looking for. I felt really bad because this had taken him so long to do and I would be frustrated too. Just as a bit of advice- it would probably be helpful if you have the client message you the pics for inspiration to your instagram or email so you can reference as you are in the back doing your sketches. He went back to do another sketch and it took another hour. I had arrived at the shop pretty much at opening (12 pm) and we didn't get started on my tattoo until 2:30. He warmed up to me and was kind once the tattoo'ing started but it kind of made me feel like he just didn't like me and maybe didn't want to do this tattoo or something and I felt kind of awkward. I'm just writing this to hopefully help the artist with his consultations and bedside manner. He was a very gentle tattoo'er. A good artist. If he was having a bad day or something- I totally get it. We are all human. And I'm not writing any of this to be mean. Just hopefully helpful. Again, I do recommend this place and will be going back myself. It may have been an off day. But my experience could have been better.

    Very nice and clean shop, I love all the artwork posted and parking is easy to find. They have…read morequality artists and a very friendly demeanor!! I got my first tattoo done here by Spicolo and I'm obsessed, such a great experience :)

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    Sacred Hand Tattoo Society - The rose I had done on my shoulder.

    The rose I had done on my shoulder.

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    Main Street Collective Tattoo and Art Studio - Tattoo by Andy Johnson

    Main Street Collective Tattoo and Art Studio

    5.0(8 reviews)
    3.3 miDowntown

    This review is a little late, but well deserved! Back in 2016 when they were Long Street…read moreCollective, I decided to get a piece done commemorating my love of the written word, but without too many words (a little difficult). I couldn't find anything on the interwebs that really conveyed what I wanted it to. I found artist Chris Barton on Instagram and after following him for a while I decided that his style was something I loved and that I though would suit the piece well. We emailed back and forth a few times with a pretty vague description of what I was hoping for, and I had to set my appointment out 8 weeks in advance (they were busy, a great sign!). I didn't see the sketch until I arrived which worried me a bit, but all my fears were calmed the minute I looked at it! I explained my concerns with past tattoo artists who had heavy hands, causing some scarring underneath the tattoo. As someone with darker skin, this is a real concern! He took his time, paid attention to every single detail, and the result was perfect. You could see the artists around the studio were all extremely dedicated to their crafts and styles, and that's why I still sing their praises though I haven't gotten any more tattoos since then. Worth it!!

    I was in Columbus for a quick work trip and really wanted to get the first of two swallow tattoos…read moreto commemorate having sailed 10,000 nautical miles. I walked into the shop and instantly knew this place is squared away--great vibe. I made an appointment and when I showed up the next day everything was ready to go; the design was complete and printed, the equipment was all set up, and the artist was prepared and accommodating. They had great music playing and offered me beverages to make me feel even more welcomed. The actual tattoo session was great. The artist was friendly and explained to me fully every step he was taking to ensure the piece was just right--very professional. I am beyond satisfied with how the tattoo turned out and if I ever visit Columbus again I will return for another piece. Also, incredibly reasonable pricing for how satisfied I am with the experience.

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    Main Street Collective Tattoo and Art Studio - Tattoo by Chris Barton

    Tattoo by Chris Barton

    Main Street Collective Tattoo and Art Studio - Tattoo by Andy Johnson

    Tattoo by Andy Johnson

    Main Street Collective Tattoo and Art Studio

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    High Street Tattoo - Tattoo

    High Street Tattoo

    4.1(57 reviews)
    2.2 miShort North, Italian Village
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    This shop is amazing! After having a falling out at my previous shop I thought I wasn't going to…read moreconnect with another shop. I walked into High Street and the guys were nothing but kind from Chris at the front desk to Charlie 'Chuck' who I spoke with about getting some work done. Charlie and I hit it off immediately he's been in the game only 4 years and his work is amazing! He's the kindest guy I have ever worked with and I am grateful that he is my go to guy for my personal tattoos. Charlie taught me the ins and outs of the tattoo industry what I really respect. One that stuck out to me the most was 'Shop Loyalty' which means yes I get most of my tattoos done by Charlie but it's perfectly ok getting other work done by other guys within High Street. They are all so talented! Why limit yourself? One of my favorite things about Charlie is not only does he read my mind with what I want done (haha) but that he is a tattooer and will tattoo out of his wheelhouse and tattoo most anything to make someone's day. I highly recommend this shop to anyone! Please no that for first timers or someone new to tattoo's that you're going to not just 'walk in' and get a tattoo in minutes - you could! But most likely will be working with the artist on what you want that takes time - so know that getting a tattoo is a process and enjoy hanging around the shop! These guys are all wonderful!

    We had a fantastic experience getting high-street tattoos while visiting for a music festival. The…read morestaff was incredibly accommodating and professional, and they did an amazing job on our artwork.

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    High Street Tattoo - Courtesy highstreettattoo.com, tattoo by Giovani

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    Courtesy highstreettattoo.com, tattoo by Giovani

    Spiritus Tattoo - mike moses. tattooer/co-owner.

    Spiritus Tattoo

    5.0(7 reviews)
    3.1 miClintonville
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    Spiritus is owned and operated by Katharine (Kat) Dearwester, and currently hosts three additional…read moreartists. Kat is an artiste in the truest sense of the word, and therefore her style tends to evolve as she does. She's currently producing some absolutely stunning "neo-folk" pieces, though of course she also designs specific pieces for clients as requested. Everyone currently seems to handle their own bookings there, so you may need to be patient about email responsiveness. The shop itself is clean and impeccably decorated. There is some space in front or back if you have someone coming with you on your tattoo journey, and a few good food options (depending on time of day) in the area in case you need to refuel after.

    Mike and Kat, co-conspirators and owners of Spiritus Tattoo, had me from the get-go even before Kat…read moreMarie Moya began her artistry with me. Both, separate and together, offer to existing clients and newbies like myself a joie de vivre which calms the soul and lifts the spirit in all of us. Perhaps .... then,... Spiritus?!! Mike & Kat are calm, cool, collected, well-read, experienced in trade & life, and can lead a storyline while you're under the pin-pricks of tapestry creation. I found them through YELP. Yes, I relied on YELP for assistance... a trail of crumbs if you will. From "here" to the Spiritus site and then to the artists ... I found in Kat's gallery nuances in "self-discovery" and imagination my artist, stylist and Doctor of Soul. My bond to Kat is on my upper back (once healed - a photo will be posted). Two 3 - 3.5 hour sessions did the trick. Caduceus symbol using inks of black, gray and shades of gray were the goal. Kat roared past the goal and blew me away with grace and understanding of my intent. Along the way, Mike & Kat spoke with me, to me, about movies, books, bourbon, music, and explained some of the art and photos in their really, really unique studio. My first session had me discovering a B&W photo of Richmond, Virginia just post-Civil War. Totally destroyed but with a Greek columned building standing. Because Caduceus is a Greek symbol, we talked about the South, the war and loads of other things. Kat and I talked energy, foods, places we've lived and want to see, Short North pubs and bars, dreams and a truck load of other things.... while she calmly placed herself, her work, onto my living canvas. Loved it all. Spiritus is an experience, a great experience. Mike & Kat "got it going on" and should help experienced and/or newbies who wants style and soul built into their passion for a tattoo. Go see them - let them be a part of your life - for sure.

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    Tattoo by Mike Moses

    Spiritus Tattoo - Opening night.

    Opening night.

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    Cap City Tattoo Co. - Circus Pups tattoo by Alli MacGregor

    Cap City Tattoo Co.

    5.0(5 reviews)
    3.8 miOlde Towne East
    $$

    I first went here for a cover up of a bad deathly hallows tattoo and Chris did an amazing job with…read moreit. Such small detail packed into a beautiful designs. (Picture) he got everything by perfect and was super easy to talk to about the design. I love looking at it. I went to him again to get my first big tattoo, a spine one and again he was fantastic. We spent two hours pouring over deigns and he was more than willing to adjust it to fit me and my style. Not only was he comfortable with having my fiancé there with me, but we all had a nice conversation to make the time fly by. He gave me breaks so I could sit up and get off the table and I love my spine tattoo. I definitely recommend Cap City Tattoo, and for details, dot shading and line work, I highly recommend Chris.

    Alli MacGregor is fantastic! I had the BEST experience out of 3 at this shop. Not only does the…read moreprevious work I had done by other Columbus area artists look BETTER after her hand blessed my skin but I am no longer embarrassed of my tattoo(s) and/or showing my tattoo'd body part out in public. These folks were more professional and courteous to me than the other supposed professionals in this field in Columbus - I do not exaggerate. My body/skin is saved and also my sundresses because I will be so proud to wear them again and when asked where my beautiful tattoo came from I will shout, "Cap City Tattoo!" I actually really am looking forward to having more work done at this shop and by Alli if she'll have me. Thank you Alli and all the nice people at Cap City! Namaste, Live Long and Prosper, Go In Peace

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    Cap City Tattoo Co. - Octopus Tattoo by Mike Klein

    Octopus Tattoo by Mike Klein

    Cap City Tattoo Co. - Elephant Tattoo by Alli MacGregor

    Elephant Tattoo by Alli MacGregor

    Cap City Tattoo Co. - My cover up tattoo. (Find the old one lol) ACOTAR themed.

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    My cover up tattoo. (Find the old one lol) ACOTAR themed.

    Memento Tattoo - tattoo - Updated May 2026

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