Piercing in Seattle

“I've always wanted to get a tattoo of my dogs, but I hesitated for a long time because of three main concerns: (1) the fear of not being able to handle the pain, (2) the worry that my skin might react with allergies or scars, and most importantly, (3) the fear of not finding an artist skilled enough to capture the adorable details of my dogs because tattoos are permanent. While I could research the first two concerns on my own, finding a great tattoo artist required not just research but a bit of luck. After browsing through many portfolios and reviews, I was fortunate enough to come across Ying's Tattoo, and I have to say, I couldn't be happier with my decision. I have two beloved dogs, a 10-year-old Great Pyrenees named Congcong and an 11-year-old Maltipoo named Duoduo. They're healthy and happy, despite their age, and I wanted to carry their image with me forever. After thorough research on social media, I found this incredible artist and decided to book an appointment two months in advance. I traveled from out of state specifically for this session. I wanted a realistic black-and-grey tattoo of both dogs covering the outside of my upper arm. The goal was to capture every detail, making it as lifelike as possible. When I arrived at the studio at 10 am, we immediately began discussing the design. I had a hard time choosing reference photos because I love my dogs so much, so I showed the artist my entire photo album! With great patience and efficiency, the artist asked about my dogs' breeds, personalities, typical expressions, and behaviors. After narrowing down the selection, he quickly created a few potential designs. Once we finalized the design, the artist printed it out to scale, placed it on my arm to adjust the positioning, and then transferred the stencil onto my skin. After a brief break, we began the tattoo process. Over the next 9 hours and 11 minutes, the artist skillfully worked with different needle sizes to create a stunningly detailed portrait of my dogs. The process involved three main steps: first, outlining the basic shapes with medium-thick lines; then, filling in the details with needles of varying thicknesses, from dark to light shades; and finally, adding highlights with white ink for extra depth. The artist's dedication was incredible - he remained focused throughout the entire session. As for the results, they speak for themselves. You can see the individual layers of fur, the fluffiness of Congcong's face, and even the slight glint in his eyes that shows his confident, yet sweet personality. Duoduo's more recent picture shows her serious expression after her dad said, "Duoduo, mom is getting you tattooed, sit nicely for the photo!" The tattoo captures even the tiniest details, like the curl of her fur and the little speck of her nose. When I sent the photos to my hubby, we both felt an overwhelming sense of joy, and cried like babies. I can't express how grateful I am to have found this tattoo artist. It feels like my dogs are now with me forever, and I'm beyond happy with the result! For anyone considering a tattoo here, I'd like to share a few tips: 1. Listen to the artist's advice and make sure you get a good night's sleep and a big meal before your appointment, as it helps with managing the pain. 2. Bring something to distract yourself during the process (like a phone) because it's a long session, and you might get sleepy. 3. Try not to chat with the artist too much during the tattoo; they need to focus on their work. 4. Aftercare is important, especially if you're not from Seattle - follow the instructions closely to avoid needing touch-ups. Pain-wise: black ink hurts less than color ink, with a ratio of about 1:4. As for placement, the outer upper arm hurts less than the inner arm or shoulder, with a pain ratio of about 1:1.5:2. I feel incredibly lucky to have found this amazing artist! I hope Ying's Tattoo continues to grow and thrive because they truly deserve it!“

“Val has tattooed me a few times and always does a killer job! Highly recommend her and Jeff for traditional tattoos.“

“My husband and I planned a trip to Seattle and wanted to get tattoos while there. I contacted Sasha beforehand and made appointments for us both. We ended up coming to the shop an hour early due to our schedule and Sasha accommodated us since he lives close.
He was friendly, professional and clean! Happy with the work and atmosphere!“

“What a friendly professional place. They made me feel so comfortable.

Requested style: Simple cartilage pierce, helix.“

“Just got my fourth piercing with Kaylen. She’s so friendly and warm, she makes you feel right at ease. She takes time to make sure she’s expertly placing the piercing just right, and she’s a true professional who takes pride in her work . She’ll probably be seeing me soon for my fifth!“

“Veg is the man! He has tattooed my dad and I for the past two years and always delivers. Wickedly talented tattoo artist, super detail oriented, and overall an awesome guy to have a chat with and get inked by. 10/10, can’t wait to come in next!“

“Got a nostril piercing here today it was quick and not painful at all :) I loved it and the price was less expensive than any other places I checked in Seattle ! Highly recommend!“

“Stylist: Chris did my nostril piercing and there’s not a single bad thing I can say about my experience. It was my first piercing and he not only did a great job with the piercing, he was also very helpful and gave some great aftercare tips. I’d recommend anyone to get pierced here.“

“Best haircuts for kids! Kimora always goes above and beyond to make it an easy and fun experience!“

“Love this shop so much and I am grateful for Jaco’s talent. I have beautiful body art because of him.“

“I have been looking for a tattoo artist/studio to help me craft a coverup design for my first tattoo. My style leans more realism so I was looking for someone with skill in details, and I fell in love with the work of Alex & Jacob from their Instagram accounts. My fiancé and I decided to check them out for our matching tattoo of our two dogs, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience.

We called and planned a design session to start, which helped calm my nerves with an art review over zoom before we came in and had our tattoos done simultaneously. Alex did an amazing job with my fiancé on his first tattoo & Jacob did a phenomenal job with my smaller version. I even added on an additional little tattoo because I was having such a great experience.

We left the seats incredibly pleased and already have our next tattoo sessions planned ?? After two iffy tattoo experiences at other places, Dzul Ink Lounge provided everything I was hoping for - design help for a custom look, modern technology to make the final product stunning & excellent skill by the tattoo artists.

Highly recommend checking these guys out for your next ink session!“