Bear is the absolute best! They are the artist that has tattooed me the most. Their work is…read moreimpeccable, their creativity and style is undeniable, and their attitude is so positive and inviting. Their room is such a vibe; it's easy to relax there while getting your piece done. Especially felt safe and seen going to a QTBIPOC artist like Bear.

I definitely recommend this place! It didn't take long for me to get taken care of, even as a walk…read morein on a Saturday. The staff were kind and helpful. They have a beautiful variety of jewelry options, but I just went in for a plain ol' horseshoe septum. Took longer to drive there than the piercing process itself. I got pierced by Reagan who was knowledgeable, sweet, and quick! I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

My first time going to this shop and I will definitely be back. Ryan Mobley did an amazing job. He…read moreis very detail oriented and a professional! Ryan is no longer in that shop unfortunately!!

Great and clean looking place I would recommend this place…read morefor anyone looking for a tattoo

I stopped by Primal Instinct because I had worked with a woman with an amazing leg piece. It blew…read moremy mind, and was one the most beautiful tattoos I had ever seen. I had an idea of a piece I wanted but just hadn't met an artist who I jived with. She told me Daneille at PI had done her piece and that she was crazy talented. I insta-stalked Dani for a couple months before getting the courage to stop by and set up a consultation. Daniella immediately made me feel welcome, which was important because I was really out of my element. I had no tattoos and I come from a culture where tattoos just don't exist. We discussed designs, placements, pain, healing, etc. She talked with me for an hour and I felt like I was getting coffee with a friend. She knows her stuff and was willing to share her knowledge with me. As a nerd who loves a good lecture, I was happy to listen. At the end of our meeting she gave me an estimate (and the final price was within $20 of this, so no surprise charges). I came back a week or so later to make a deposit and schedule a day. It was about a month and a half out. When the day came I was nervous like a mug. Then she showed me what she had drawn, and I was incredible! It took my anxiety from 9 to a 5 in seconds. She took my idea and made it into this beautiful thing. After approving the design and talking a bit about after care, she went to her station to prep. During my session she was personable and professional. Absolutely the ideal artist for a first timer like me. She gave me some hint for pain like exhaling, she even checked to make sure I was breathing once. The shop is clean and fun. The tattoo healed beautifully. I will gladly suggest Danielle and Primal Instinct to everyone.

Brie no longer works at the primal instincts- she opened up her own shop (sad but very happy for…read moreher!) I recently finished another piece with Laura alone and she does not disappoint! Worth every amount of money. They do require negative covid test in advance. 48 hours for unvaccinated folks, 72 hours for vaccinated folks.

Stevo is amazing to work with. He has done a phenomenal job on a large coverup/rework of a leg…read moresleeve. He turned a tattoo nightmare into one of the most beautiful tattoo pieces I have ever seen. The color is still vibrant of the older sections he has corrected already as if it was just done. Excellent communication, very consistent line work and amazing with color

I got my upper ear pierced here recently.. The piercing itself I am happy with and I had a decent…read moreinitial experience overall. Today, at some point, the ball clasp had come out of my hoop ring that is in my ear. I went into the shop to either have it replaced, or purchase a new ring if that was what was required. Unfortunately, I was told that they would be unable to help me since they only do tattoos on Sunday and Monday (today is Monday). They could not just give me a new ball or sell me any of their products. They recommended I go to the hole look for help with this. I've always gone to them for my piercings, but in the future I will be giving my business to the Hole Look, as they are able to offer support for problems such as this. I did go there, and they were able to just give me a new ball clasp, free of charge. I understand they are doing tattoos on certain days, but the business is advertised as open and their only solution for me with my relatively new piercing, which is still healing, is to go somewhere else? Noted.

Lai and Warren are both amazing! I love the atmosphere of their shop and the cleanliness. I was so…read moreimpressed by their seriousness in creating a clean and safe tattoo environment. I've been tattooed many times and have never felt as comfortable as I did at SDI. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for a safe, comfortable, and talented tattoo shop to go here! Their artists are also AMAZING! My new favorite shop! This is the beautiful rose I got done on my hand, so gorgeous!!!!!

The owner designed my tattoo from my idea in my head and it turned out great. Easy to make…read moreappointment and great price

Great artists that are good to chat and work through ideas…read more Shop is well set up, shiny clean and a good spot to just hang out. Kevin Harden is a fantastic artist, couldn't recommend him more.

I absolutely love my flash by Madison! She's super chill and very detailed. Made sure I was…read morecomfortable the whole process.

Twenty years. Stevie G has been putting ink on me for twenty years, almost to the day…read more I just finished another session, this time a badass chest piece, and I have never been anything but blown away by the mans professionalism, artistry and skill - hands down, the best I've ever known. If you've ever wanted a real piece of art, this is the guy - THIS IS THE PLACE, trust me.

Called my work place to try to force me to take my google review down after a bad experience with…read morestevie. Stalked my Facebook too. Almost lost my job because they were causing problems at my job. Been a few years now and the one tattoo I got done there looks like shit.

Jasmine is the best piercer in Anchorage. Friendly, knowledgable and professional. If you're going…read moreto get pierced, GO SEE JASMINE!

I highly recommend Arielo for tattoos at BPU's 5th Ave location, he is incredibly talented and has…read moresoooo many cool ideas, he takes great care in his work.

The shop has been open for 4mths. John the owner has a long history of tattooing. The shop could…read moreuse some sprucing but it was definitely clean. My tattoo is amazing! I had a name touched up and added names and a butterfly. They worked with me to identify the one I wanted, the font, and size. I am extremely happy with my tattoo. I feel awful I cant spell my Artist name but he was the best. He was professional and friendly. His work is ridiculously good. Just in case you want him he has huge gauges in bothering ears and tatts all around his head and he's orginally from Kodak. Sorry I cant spell his name. He was very very good. I waited 20 yrs to get another one, and it was worth the wait.

I came in just for a consultation to have an old tattoo reworked and I was interested in getting a…read morenew design as well. Chuck was so helpful and was able to actually do all the work while I was there. Chuck did an amazing job on my Buddha. Amazing!!! Thank you so much Chuck. I will be back for many more tattoos with you. Thanks, Aliyah

Once upon a time I walked into a tattoo shop and wanted my foot plastered in deftones esque…read moreartwork, some dude said no problem, seven years later and after enough whiskey to drown a small elephant that same dude had covered my whole body in the most violent japanese traditional artwork youll ever see. That dudes name is Isaac and he went on to open this shop right here and so the violence adorning my skin shall continue as to be a walking monument to pain.

From the owner: Alaska’s only tattoo shop specializing in irezumi, though all styles are welcome. High quality…read morepiercing for adults and children (with parental consent).