Best Tattoo Shops In Vancouver

“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.“

“Had an excellent experience here. The space is very clean and hygienic, and I could see the entire process and the equipment being used, which gave me a lot of trust. All of the staff were super kind and welcoming, and my technician Ailie was very quick and professional, making the procedure much less painful than I expected. She explained each step clearly and provided detailed aftercare instructions, so I felt very well taken care of. The treatment itself was done smoothly and with great attention to detail. Highly recommend this place for tattoo removal.“

“My daughter came here and the woman who pierced her ears was so nice and patient when my daughter was nervous she gave her a lollipop.“

“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!“

“I got my first tattoo at Sacred Heart in 1997; the next two in 2004; and the next two in 2012. All these years later, they still look fresh, the colours have barely faded, and everyone thinks they're much newer than they are. The artists at Sacred Heart use excellent ink, are true collaborators, and are extremely talented. It's the only place I'll go for my tattoos.“

“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.“

“Came in with just a loose idea and left with a tattoo that exceeded all expectations. The team was amazing, and @alcantar.ttt turned my concept into clean, beautiful art. Great experience—can’t wait to come back for my next piece!“

“Came in with just a loose idea and left with a tattoo that exceeded all expectations. The team was amazing, and @alcantar.ttt turned my concept into clean, beautiful art. Great experience—can’t wait to come back for my next piece!“

“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. :)“

“(Reviewing with husband’s Google Account)

My best friend and I vacationed in Vancouver and had pre planned tattoos with Alina. Our expectations were blown away with the final results.

From the pre planning process, to our appointment and adjustments needed for design, Alina was very receptive and polite. Offering her advice while still paying attention to details of what we both wanted. We both felt at ease with how particular and thorough she was during the whole tattooing process; making sure to have the size and placement perfect.

Tattooing is tattooing, but we both were very comfortable during the whole session. Alina was very gentle and made sure we were comfortable. The studio was very clean and inviting. We were greeting and felt at home with everyone else there.

Overall, we really can’t say enough. Alina is crazy talented and we were lucky to get a piece of her artwork.

Would most certainly recommend and will hopefully be back in the future. She was well worth the drive from Central Washington.

Thanks Again! ✌️
-Suzy

Cleanliness: Clean and Inviting.“

“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“

“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!!“

“Came in with just a loose idea and left with a tattoo that exceeded all expectations. The team was amazing, and @alcantar.ttt turned my concept into clean, beautiful art. Great experience—can’t wait to come back for my next piece!“

“Got my first artwork at Sekaino Ink and I am very happy about my experience. Horisekai is incredibly professional, caring and truly values the emotions behind the artwork.

Horisekai took the time to understand my request and performed an artwork even more amazing than I imagined.

The whole process was smooth, comfortable and meaningful.

I highly recommend to anyone looking for quality artwork to visit Sekaino Ink. You won't be disappointed! Thank you ?“

“Got my left full sleeve done here and couldn’t be happier. Marcus was respectful and kind. He blended my existing tiger and Kanji tattoos into a Japanese style sleeve, and the result looks incredible. I’ll definitely be back for more. Thank you.“

“Requested style: The artist can create your own unique tattoo design

Specialities: Dedicated and friendly artist, awesome front desk and beautifully vibing studio.

Cleanliness: All the artist have the blood borne pathogens certificate, so all of them are clear about how to keep the hygiene for the clients.

Stylist: There are artists pushing their limits in different styles of tattoos“

“Everyone was amazing here! The shop was very nice and staff were super friendly and helpful! My artist was so great! Cesar of sacer.tattoo did such an amazing job and added his touch to the piece to elevate it even more! Didn't even feel much as he was working. Such a cool guy and great artist. Hoping to get more work done from him soon! Thanks man! (He did the moose head)“

“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 ?“

“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!“

“The team here are the best; they’re artists from the core and driven by timeless design. Fantastic people, great atmosphere, even better tattoos. Looking for a piece of timeless art? Pick something off their wall from artists around North America and local legends like Doc Forbes“

“I was a walk in and my first tattoo they where very helpful taking me through the steps and helping me choose my artist, Jade.
I showed her of what I wanted, and when I came in for the tattoo she made it even better. She did a great job and all under a week!“

“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“

“Really clean, quiet, and calm space. Jas was really fast but gentle and detail-oriented. The entire service/experience was great and exactly what I needed. She even gave me extra chocolates which made my day! I will definitely come back.“

“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 had been very interested in getting tattooed by Shiyu for the longest time. Some of my friends have full sleeves and back pieces done by her, and they look incredible. She has a waitlist channel on Instagram that I follow, and as soon as the booking form opened, I submitted it. At the time, I wasn't completely sure what I wanted, so I gave a vague description of my idea. When I arrived for my appointment, she showed me her design, which was very similar to the references I had provided. However, it wasn't quite what I truly wanted deep down, and she could tell. She asked me more questions and showed me drafts, inspirations, and additional references. Once she fully understood what I wanted, she created a new design. Shiyu was incredibly kind, patient, and skilled throughout the process. She made sure the placement was perfect and that I wouldn't have any regrets. The result was amazing--I was extremely satisfied. The price point was also very fair. I would 100% recommend her if you're looking for a Japanese-style tattoo.“