Got my first ever tattoo done here and it was such a great experience - very clean and well…read moremaintained. Carl was amazing to work with throughout the whole process, allowing me to verify the size and placement of the tattoo, and making sure to show me each needle he was using was brand new. He did a phenomenal job and gave me plenty of aftercare advice as a first-timer. Highly recommend!

I got a last minute booking with Crystela and she was amazing! She took her time with the placement…read morewhich I really appreciate and she made sure I was comfortable. I was really picky with who I wanted my tattoo artist to be and I saw she'd done Sanrio tattoos before so I knew I wanted her as my artist. I love my Hello Kitty tattoo so much and I can't forget to mention that Crystela is BEAUTIFUL. Highly recommend coming here for tattoos!

I walked in with a Seahawks tattoo that I wasnt truly happy with. Jordan did a tremendous job of…read morebrining it to life, how i wished it was originally. He did some contouring work i didn't even fully appreciate until I compared photos. I'll be back!

Andre is (does AMAZING work but also just a solid human!)…read more*He has done 9 of my 13 tattoos, including my first one 18yrs ago...it still looks great!

The piercer Jimi is amazing and super nice! He was quick and educational. Another person wanted a…read morespecific piercing done and he was back ordered on the jewelry it sounds like the piercing she wanted done also required someone who knew what they were doing to do it. She seemed disappointed but not rude he then said oh wait if your willing to drive 2 blocks there is a supplier there that can sell you want you need If you bring it back I'll do it! He called the shop and told the guy what they needed and was even offered a discount for it! I asked him how much to get my nose pierced and he said $40 offered to do it right then took about 5 minutes and I was done! He was very pleasant and told me I had a great aura about me and was very personable! He offers special sometimes and uses greater sterilizing techniques. I also got my 2nd tattoo done there as well by Brian. The 1st one I got on my foot. I have an autoimmune disease so sitting for long periods of time isn't good for me and my foot was in pain a bit from it so I rescheduled to do the shading later and Brian was so patient with me. Then I came in for a tattoo on my forearm which is beautiful I love it and how it turned out and can't wait to add more to it in the future! My son was tattooed by Spidey 1st on his 60$ Friday specials as a walk in - spidey offered to do the 2nd one my son wanted as well but my son decided to hold off until he was sure what he was doing with his arm. Then went back a few weeks ago and got the skeleton piece which looks great! Everyone is super nice there! The shop is clean and they have some random specials they do!

this is the worst tattoo i've ever gotten. I came here in august of 2023 for a walk in to get my…read morefirst professional tattoo. it was a matching tattoo with my friend and the guy who did my tattoo forgot to dot the "i" in the word kiss. not only that but it healed horribly. i have tattoos that i did myself at 17 years old that healed better than this. it's looked like this since it healed and has only gotten worse. i was also freshly 18 and wearing a mini skirt. when i sat down on the chair i asked if i could lay down or if he wanted me to sit sideways on the chair and the guy doing the tattoo told me to stay where i was, halfway through the tattoo i realized he could see up my skirt the whole time. i hate leaving bad reviews on places so i put it off but i have to live with this tattoo forever and i hate it.

The new location off 6th Ave is a definite up grade! Trendy area of Tacoma. Easy to find and simple…read moreenough to locate the glass doors leading to the shop on the 2nd floor. Large, open studio with plenty of windows and ample parking around. I immediately felt comfortable here, very clean and nicely decorated shop, feels like an art studio. Everyone was friendly and professional. I totally enjoyed my time with Erin. I love the tattoos she did for me! She is super friendly and a highly competent artist. I am so happy I finally found a female tattoo artist I will continue to go back to. I strongly recommend checking out Tsunami Tattoo for your tattoo needs.

Cedar was helpful and responsive through the whole process. This is my first major tattoo since…read moremoving to the area and I am happy with the end result.

Well, I kind of hate to do this review...I have referred so many people here though, I feel like…read moreletting people know how much it has changed. Jason did the work on my left about 20+ years ago. It still looks great, so I kept referring business to him....fast forward to February 2025...I lost my son November 2024...my other son Zach and I went to get memorial tattoos. I repeatedly told Jason I wanted mine to look feminine. It did not turn out like anything I described. No follow up call, nothing. I even looked into having it completely removed...Recently, I went to White Rabbit Tattoo and they did a great job at making it look more feminine. Jason used a very heavy hand and Rizzo has more work to do, but atheist I am no longer embarrassed about it. I

Yo i have been going to Ink City Tattoo since i was 18 years old, im now 27, i will never ever…read morechoose another shop. Family owned and operated, Aaron is my primary artist but on occasion i get one from his brother Sam. They are both stellar dudes, the shop is clean, the traditional art is off the chain, the music and conversations make getting any tattoo feel like a breeze. Honestly, if youre looking for traditional work you're not gonna find anyone better.

I went to Ink Spot for my first tattoo a memorial piece for our baby who passed on. I was a bit…read morenervous as typical stereotype I am a corporate america worker and the artists are tattoo'd and different. However I knew better that you never judge a book by it's cover. Every Artist has their unique space which is really cool, needles they only use brand new and they are very clean. I was amazed about how much they are experts on infections, pathogens and the care they take. I met Ike and we setup an appointment. I brought him some ideas or my thoughts. However I made it clear he is the artist and man he delivered. It took about 4 hours and it was a big tattoo for my first. Everyone is so nice at that shop, they are all about customer service and respect. Ike and I talked the whole time he is a great guy and he took his time to explain the entire process even when I asked the same questions it seemed over and over for clarification on how to do the aftercare. I would say ask for Ike because I am wearing a piece of his art on my arm, but I'm pretty sure anybody there would be a perfect fit for you if you are looking for customer service and are nervous, new or just unsure. There is no pressure and they don't charge you for just talking about the art until the needle hits the skin. Sadly I'll be moving but when I come back home (Tacoma area) I will be making those holiday trips extended if I want more work done just to visit the Ink Spot.

Well, where to begin. I went in to get my first ink at the inkspot; it bein the first one I was a…read morelittle on edge but Matt is an excellent tattoo artist. He not only walked me through the whole process but did so to the effect where It was clear and concise. The shop itself is an awesome place to be, the artists have their own work rooms and it definitely has a great energy. The knowledge of the guys in Inkspot was refreshing, they genuinely care about your Ink and want it to look the absolute best, as well as provide you with the safest experience with pristine equipment! I would recommend the Ink spot to anyone who wanted to get some work done, and if you want the best, ask for Matt

I've literally gotten 3 tattoos in a week span from Jose and I cannot stop raving about how awesome…read morehe is! His work is fantastic and I'm so happy every time! I'll recommend him to anyone and have been planning out what other tattoos I can book already 10/10 The work speaks for itself

I've been coming to 3rd Rock Tattoo Shop since 2021, I absolutely LOVE DOUG! He's been my tattoo…read moreartists since. I always come to him with sketches and pieces I've drawn, and he does AMAZING transferring them to skin or adjusting them to fit my needs. I've even gotten a cover up piece from him! Pricing to me isn't bad the most I paid was $600-$650 for 3 pieces at once. Typically we discuss a price, then from there if I do color or change the size he doesn't say anything about the price changing. I've done color pieces, and black and white pieces , overall I recommend Doug to ANYONE that asks me about a good tattoo artist! Also Doug is such a vibe if you can handle being open minded he's fun to chat with ! ‍

I found this shop on yelp and was thankfully assigned the artist I wanted based on the majority of…read morephotos. Doug was great! He listened to me and suggested spray painted border around the hand-brain I got to represent my MS support group. I'll update, if need be, once healed. Thank you so much, Doug!