Best Tattoo Shops In Vancouver

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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. :)“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“A friend and I dropped in for a small matching piece to commemorate a trip through the area. Not only did the shop manage to get us in before we left the city ~8 days later, our tattoo artist Atisha worked with us through a major design redraw to land on someone we both left happy with. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, will happily recommend Unity to others in the future“

“Jojo tattooed my eyeliner (thick winged top & bottom) & did such a great job! I’ve had trouble with retention on this service before and have had it done multiple times by different people. She’s such an experienced and talented artist on an area that is naturally very finicky to heal. (Especially over some scar tissue!) It’s now healed and looks amazing!Working together, I love hearing her unexpected stories and enjoy her friendly, happy personality. Thanks Jojo!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“I have had 4 tattoos done by Art. All are amazing. Two were done free hand style and turned out so damn good. I will be going back for another one soon. Highly recommend this shop.“

“We did not go to this location, but we caught Paul while he was a guest at Tech Noir Tattoo in Victoria. He was phenomenal to work with! My husband and I came as walk ins on our honeymoon and he fit us in before he left back for Vancouver. He was professional, friendly, and we LOVE our tattoos. I gave him a vague sketch of what I wanted and he turned it into something beautiful! Would happily recommend Paul to others.“