Best Tattoo Shops In Vancouver

“I’m SO HAPPY! Shauna’s work on camouflaging my facial scar is so incredibly *natural* looking, I’m in shock, and awe! I seriously never thought it could blend in so well. Wow! It looks like my natural skin tone now! Her excellent reputation is for good reason! She’s so knowledgeable, understood my needs & went over & above. I travelled from Vancouver Island and am so happy I did. I highly recommend BEAUTYINK“

“Jamie was great to work with for my first tattoo. She helped me with the design and made sure it was what I would be happy with. Her care and patience made it a great experience and the tattoo is beautiful! I’d highly recommend her.“

“June did a great job on my tattoo. He found the time to do the job super quickly and at the last minute. He is very thorough. My most beautiful tattoo ever!!“

“Got a new piece done yesterday by Darci over at Sacred Heart Tattoo. It was an awesome experience! I highly recommend them and I will be getting my next one done there as well“

“Chad has been my tattoo artist for the last couple years now. I can’t express how thankful I am to be working with him. Not only has he gave me some of the most beautiful work ever, but he’s been so talented to work on so many cover ups of mine and make them shine. He’s colour work and Japanese is absolutely beautiful.

Not to mention he’s a great guy. Super easy going, nice, and has never made me feel judged for any cover ups.

10/10 would recommend and will be back!

B“

“I was tattooed by Geoff. It was my first tattoo and I was super nervous to get it (read that as I had backed out of getting a tattoo before). Geoff took me as a walk-in. He was warm and welcoming, putting to easy my nerves. He drew up my idea beautifully! He did an excellent job using conversation to make the session go smoothly. For someone as nervous as I was, I'm most impressed by his ability to create a calming environment. His design and tattoo talent was outstanding!! Would definitely get another tattoo from him again.“

“I highly recommend Studio Kiku! I was pretty nervous for my first laser tattoo removal session, but Billy made the whole process a breeze. I couldn’t have asked for a more positive experience. So glad I finally booked that appointment!“

“I’ve been very satisfied with my scar camouflage results at Cypress Aesthetics. My scars have gone from raised, almost black marks for years to almost non existent, it’s a game changer. Amanda is professional, makes sure you’re very comfortable during the session and she’s also an overall great person to chat with. :)“

“I entered into a very fascinating world when attending my consultation at Sekaino Ink. Horisekai works with a sincerity and professionalism true to the ancient art of Japanese Irezumi tattooing. Horisekai's authenticity and experience is very deep. The exclusivity of Sekaino Ink creates a truly authentic impression. One would be fortunate to have this kind of experience and lasting artistry.“

“This is my second tattoo from Crystal and she has always been incredibly professional, kind, and lovely to spend time with! Her skill and precision at tattooing absolutely sets her apart and I can't recommend her enough to other people looking for tattoos in Vancouver. Her shop at Dark Ocean is always clean and inviting as well, and there's a big tv and sound system to watch movies and distract from the pain. Can't wait to finish the sleeve!“

“Trevor took the image I had in my mind since I was a teen and could never get just right. He made it my dream a reality! I absolutely love my tattoo.

Requested style: Made my dream my reality

Cleanliness: Was super clean and professional with all of the tools he used. The show was simplistic but show cased all of the tattoo artists work beautifully ?“

“Very professional shop full of unreal talent. I've seen first hand what their artists can do, all top tier, very humble and friendly as well.
Personally, I've have had 40+ hours so far with Dejan Furlan, and I couldn't be happier with what he's created for me. I fly from Edmonton to see him and I'd take a much longer flight for his work. I feel honored to wear it!
I'm late on this review, thanks for the great experiences guys!“

“In an industry that has been flooded with well meaning artists who do not have a comprehensive understanding about the age old art of tattooing, Ian at Three Points is an OG in this craft… creative, collaborative and diverse in his artistic styles he is the person you want to etch the permanence of your self expression in a life where so much is impermanent.

I have been having Ian design and tattoo for me for over twenty years… currently we are working on the third piece… lines are in and it’s sick, can’t wait to see when it’s all done and inspiration has us brainstorming for the next piece.“

“Sebastian Baldovino did my tattoo and he did an excellent job! I showed him two pictures to combine, one for the snail and one for the wings. He combined them nicely and improvised the pattern for the snail body, which is my favourite part! My tattoo took ~1h 30 mins, but he really took his time to get the lines and shading perfect. I’m very happy with the result! The photo is taken one week later, after the second skin has been removed. The tattoo has healed nicely!“

“I’ve been to next for both a piercing change and tattoo! They’re probably one of the friendliest, if not the friendliest, tattoo and piercing shops I ever been to. Lex was so funny when she tattooed me today and Eann was really thorough when he did my piercing change back in November! While it is bittersweet that Next is closing in August, I highly recommend going before then! Thank you guys so much!“

“We went to this shop to have my first ear piercing and i've notice right away that their shop are so cool, very polite and friendly associate like Luke who assist me and my wife, the artist/manager was so good to talk too and very kind to his customer that's why I'd like to recommend this shop for future customer to visit and experience the above and beyond quality service that they offer..bravo to this guys“

“My spouse had her eyebrows tattooed by Angela approximately 18 months ago. After reviewing several eyebrow artists, she chose Studio Artisphere as she was impressed with their business practise and experience Angela had to offer. My spouse is very cautious about cleanliness and procedures. She recently had her eyebrow "touch up" five days ago. We were both very pleased with Artisphere's artistry and professionalism. Thank you Angela.“

“It’s a week after my touch-up and I am ecstatic! I’m a fairly neutral, minimal to no makeup person and on the initial session was nervous if it would look out of place. Not at all. Rojin not only does an INCREDIBLE technical job, but considers the person, their lifestyle, going beyond the aesthetic to create a cohesive, finished piece. I was impressed and so happy with her absolute precision and care. Specifics: she opted for nano and shading over micro blading based on my skin texture and the lasting results of nano… and I’m so glad she did, it’s perfect. I can’t recommend her services enough!“

“Got a facial and neck&shoulder massage today and just wow! My shoulders felt so relaxed after. Thanks Suji! You are so good at your craft!“

“Miki was a recommendation from a friend and I was not disappointed. Great communication from the get go after getting the request form in. Very detailed in terms how ho you want the tattoo and lots of questions asked to ensure you got the tattoo that you wanted. Studio was very clean and sanitary. Miki gave me some options on the day of my appointment and basically just gave me feedback and comments. Very happy with my new tattoo and definitely do not regret getting one!“

“I can highly recommend Ja at Tattoo Union. I was referred to Ja by a friend that had some work done before, I started with my sleeve at the end of last year and still needing to complete the full sleeve but so far the half sleeve looks pretty amazing with the fine details and color contrast. Really happy with the great service and workmanship from Ja and encourage you to checkout his work on Instagram.“

“Scott is amazing. He went above and beyond to fulfill a special request for me....The shop is extremely clean, sanitized, and put in order.... All of the staff are polite and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Monkey King Tattoo.“

“I have been going to Theresa for 4 years now. She is very professional, highly experienced and very talented. She is very experienced in cover ups as I had one.She has a great eye to detail and you can tell she is very passionate about her work. She also has a great eye for depth to make the art work pop. Any aftercare questions you may have she is quick to respond. I highly recommend Electroladylux and is worth every single penny! ...I did my research on artists and she is by far the best.“

“I've always wanted a traditional Filipino tattoo and Tito Mayo took the time to sit down with me, ask about my intentions with the tattoo, and really helped me understand the meaning of what I was doing by getting Batok. Minimal pain, fun conversation and a great experience overall!“

“Leanne was on time, organized and friendly. The temporary tattoos were beautiful and the kids loved them. I would recommend Mehndi & More for your next event.“