Alternative Ink

Do they do Friday the 13th tats?

We don't. I'm sorry.

Do any of your artists use black light ink for tattoos? If so, how does the price differ opposed to normal tattoo ink tattoos?

We can keep talking on google if you have any further questions. :)

Do you guys do inner lip tattoos? If so what is the price range for a four letter tatt?

They typically don't do those. They don't tend to last.

Do you tattoo for 16 year olds with parent consent?

We do not. 18 and over only.

Is tattoo by piece or hourly charge?

They are mostly by piece. Larger pieces are by the hour.

How much for nipple piercings? include jewelry or no?

Nipple piercings are $40 for 1, $70 for both jewerly included. There is a special running until the nov 17th. During the sale they are $40 plus tax jewerly included.… Read more

How much for a septum? include with jewelry or no?

50 includes your jewelry :) walk ins welcome. 2 to 8pm tomorrow 253-548-8288

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“Dropped in to get a piercing for my teen daughter, Austin did the piercing, he was nice, professional and very informative.”

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Old Tacoma Tattoo

4.6(32 reviews)

6.1 mi

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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!

It was my son's first time getting a tattoo and she did amazing! From keeping him calm and…read morecomfortable throughout the process made it so much easier. 10/10 recommend this place!

My tattoo -- almost a year healed :)

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3rd Rock Tattoos

4.5(51 reviews)

6.1 mi

Mia was amazing! Completely professional and walked us through everything. We will be coming back…read moreto her when we get more piercings

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!

Tattoos by Doug S. at 3rd Rock Tattoos in Lakewood To book an appointment with Doug S contact him at Call (253) 314-5247

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The Needle Lounge

4.7(58 reviews)

5.7 mi

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!

EDIT*** as of 4/19, we have been refunded a deposit and our artist has been in contact with us to…read morelet us know that she was out of town. My major source of dissatisfaction was being unable to simply reschedule the appointment, but I am amending this review on the basis that she did do her best to make the situation right in the end. my friend and i tried going here to get matching tattoos on 3/26, we were required to send two deposits as "appointment holders" a week in advance through venmo. i woke up at 4am on the 26th with food poisoning and tried to reschedule, our artist said we could reschedule and keep one of the deposits. we tried rescheduling, but she left both of us on delivered and has kept the money. Tattooing is all about good service and word of mouth, which is why i wanted to try this spot in the first place. it has been 3 weeks since we've heard from her. I did NOT want to cancel my appointment, i wanted to go 2 days later so I wouldn't get her sick (because i could've done that for free).

Tribal design

Hello Kitty tattoo

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Ethereal Tattoo

5.0(3 reviews)

4.0 mi

My best tattoo experience to date! Jenn was an absolute delight. The space is gorgeous, the…read moreappointment was super smooth, and Jenn did an amazing job on my tattoo. It is healing super well has stayed so amazingly vibrant. This is my new tattoo studio, and I will definitely be back to book with @jbug.ink, Jenna!

I truly appreciate the atmosphere and and family feel that comes with working with an artist in…read morethis shop. London is the king! He is an artist unlike any I have gotten tattoos from in the past as his talent, attention to detail, and drive are spot on. I've now gotten two different tattoos from him and he is considerate, focused, personable, and fun to engage with. Additionally, if you've got a concept in mind he can bring it to life in a way you will never stop loving. Everyone in the shop is very friendly and there is killer talent at every station. Do yourself a favor and check these skilled homies out!

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Tsunami Tattoo

4.2(58 reviews)

4.6 mi

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.

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.

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Tacoma's Best Piercing

4.6(356 reviews)

7.2 mi

They do good quality work. Their jewelry is very expensive. They are usually running late. I waited…read moreone hour before until I just left and rescheduled my appointment. They don't take walk ins even though that's on the door. Despite all that, this is my go to place.

Awesome Rachel gave me such thorough info & very professional w a calming vibe. I highly recommend…read moreif you are in Tacoma & want a great experience look them up!

Eloise killing that shit!

Faux rook and helix piercing featuring jewelry from Regalia, connected by an in-house made chain.

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New rook and tragus piercings with my original lobe piercing at the bottom.

Black Bird Tattoo

4.4(8 reviews)

5.2 mi

Had a great experience! Katie is very easy to work with and the space is cute and comfortable. The…read moretattoo hardly hurt and healed quickly. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because it was a $200 minimum and we did not do a consultation. My tat was pretty simple though so it was ok. If I wanted something more complicated I would hope we could do a consult before the actual appointment. I would for sure go back though and highly recommend.

Katie did such a good job for my son and I. This is my first tattoo, she is very gentle and paid…read moreattention to details. Her studio is roomy and very clean, the chair is very comfortable to lay on. If I were to get another tattoo, I will return to her.

Ornament

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Visualize Tattoo

4.5(15 reviews)

4.8 mi

DAVID! Is one of the greats he is truly genuine and has great insight on tattoos …read more I went earlier in the month to have a consultation which I told him my thoughts and what I was looking for and the end result . David was very knowledgeable and kind during the process . I love when an artist puts his spin on it since it's art and an extension of them. The shop is very welcoming and clean . The guys there are nice to all people and very informative and great at their talent which is tattooing. Their banter is hysterical and fun to listen too . David likes conversations which is nice since I was sitting there in silence or watching tik tocks . His shading and line work is 100% clean . He is very skilled at detail work and shading . He is not a hard hand which I was nervous about since I have been cut up by others in the business . He put my fears to rest and my tattoo was flawless This shop was 100% professional , clean , safe place and the people here are golden.

Went for a walk in Small matching tattoo with a friend ,…read moreturned out exactly how we wanted ! Guy was fast , friendly and we loved how he deep cleaned everything in between the both of us ! I've had previous shops do the most minimal cleaning in between on other matching tattoos we've done and we really appreciated this guys efforts . We definitely recommend this shop and will be back for more

Mandala

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Very clean PNW mountain tattoo

Flaming Dragon Tattoo

4.1(49 reviews)

6.1 mi

Fun shop! My son and I got tattoos from Ryan. He was really helpful and kind. Another artist was…read moreworking on a cool, pretty large tattoo on a customer next us. Great vibe! Price was clear upfront and the quality was excellent. Planning my next visit

Best shop in Tacoma and probably best in Pierce County. Got lucky today and could get a Walk-in…read moreappointment. Usually you have to wait a few days. They're that busy because they're that good. The boss, Scott is a master artist and therefore attracts nothing but the best talent for his pool. Ryan took my original artwork and made a tat that will look great for years to come. Cannot recommend highly enough. Flaming Dragon will hook you up with great artists and a very chill vibe.

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Boot scoot bouquet!

Tygerwolf Tattoo

4.3(23 reviews)

4.8 mi

I went with my husband and our friends to get a group tattoo done here by Jordi, and it was a…read morefantastic experience! The location is beautiful, clean, and relaxing. The artists are so friendly and professional. Jordi was amazing both as an artist and a host. We couldn't be happier about our tattoos and experience! We will absolutely be coming back here to get tattooed again.

I will definitely recommend this tattoo shop to anyone. This was the best tattoo shop I have ever…read morebeen to. It's clean and organized. They have great hospitality. They're always open to giving options and ideas if you're unsure what you want. Jordi is an amazing tattoo artist. Her line work is unmatched. I appreciate her taking the time to listen to what I wanted and things I wanted to include in my tattoo. I will definitely be coming back to get more tattoos done. My wife ended up getting her tattoo done by Meg while waiting for me, so that was a plus. My wife had an idea of what she wanted and Meg whipped up the design within 5 mins. It turned out amazing!!!! I love how kind and welcoming they were. The process was easy.