Best Tattoo Shops In Sacramento

“A friend and I came into this shop today to get his first tattoo and myself some snakebite jewelry. Very pleased with the service received from both the piercer Jacob and the tattoo artist Autumn! My friends tattoo came out absolutely amazing, Autumn is a very talented artist and was very professional and clean. Great prices and overall great experience! Will definitely be coming back for more tattoos and piercings!“

“My piercer Matrix was great! I got a nose piercing several months ago from her and went in again to get the jewelry post shortened today. She was very sweet and made me feel comfortable both times I have visited. Great selection of jewelry here too.“

“Whatever you're looking for we will work with you to make it happen exactly the way you want it every single time, down to the smallest detail… We take immense pride in serving all of our customers and the most helpful manner possible with skill dedication and respect. We love what we do, and believe in sharing that love with each unique individual who walks through our door! Come see what your tattoo experience should be like every single time, and leave with the the best possible tattoo you could ever hope for, and great memories of your experience... not to mention a few new friends ??“

“I’ve gotten 4 tattoos from Sophie now and she is the absolute best! If you are looking for a very comforting fun tattoo experience where you instantly feel welcome this place is the way to go! Same goes for all the tattoo artists here, i’ve also gotten one done by Nate awhile ago and it’s awesome! I love this shop with my whole heart and will tell absolutely everyone about the people here <3“

“Love my tattoo, best work I’ve had done!!!
1000% recommend Richie, go follow him on insta @spearsandneedles“

“No egos, no attitude--just genuinely friendly people who made me feel comfortable right away. It was such a refreshing change from some other places where the artists come off stuck-up. I got my tattoo done by Jose, and he was awesome. Super professional, easy to talk to, and really took the time to make sure I was happy with the design. He made the whole process smooth and enjoyable, and the tattoo turned out amazing. Highly recommend this shop to anyone--especially if you're looking for talented artists without the pretentious vibe.“

“Made friends with other clients and mostly enjoyed the staffs accommodation! My best friend loves her tattoo, Thanks Kyle!“

“Biagio did all three of my lobe piercings and did an amazing job. I have tiny lobes so I was worried it wouldn’t even be possible. He was very thoughtful about placement and spaced them perfectly. I will always go here for my piercing needs.“

“Great atmosphere and experience overall! Holly was absolutely amazing and provided great feedback when choosing where to pierce etc. The jewelry options are so vast and vary depending on your budget. Will definitely be back for future piercings and upgrades!“

“This artist is among the best Japanese style tattoo artists. Great experience, private tattoo shop. I spent 1 year and 2 months getting a full back tattoo and my chest tattoo. My expectations were definitely exceeded. This artist respects the culture and has many, many years of experience. I will definitely be returning for future tattoos. This isn't just a tattoo session, but an experience. Trust the process, and let the guy work. Believe me, you will another be disappointed.“

“I’ve been seeing Eiland since 2016. I won’t have anyone else touch me with a needle. I get so many compliments on his work. I came into town from Texas (originally from
sac) just for his amazing work.“

“I let a random person try to tattoo me and it came out terrible of course so I went to American graffiti to have it covered and they were the best. Steve did an amazing job and was totally cool about covering up my stupidity. I definitely recommend ?“

“Taylor posted a flash design that I liked on Instagram so I came in to get it done. I believe she is still an apprentice (if that's incorrect sorry Taylor) but she laid down an excellent tattoo. Very nice young lady, great tattooer and this is a cool shop with some VERY cool flash on the walls and a sizeable collection of flash books.“

“Had a very good experience. Very professional and clean environment. I liked how it wasn't the typical shop feel where you felt like you were inconveniencing someone to get a peircing. I havnt been peirced in a long time so being able to pick out my jewelry before hand was super awesome! Kayla was excellent, professional, kind, and personable. I would definitely go here again for more piercings. I had my septum and belly button pierced.“

“TLDR: This place is amazing. The shop owner and his wife are very sweet and I think I might have found my tattoo artist soulmate Skyler. Great experience, beautiful work and amazing personalities. I don't normally write reviews, but the experience has been stuck in the back of my head so hopefully it'll convince you to come check them out. Booking Process: Skyler had a last-minute opening through his Instagram and I was able to snatch it. He was very responsive and his enthusiasm and passion are evident even in the way he messages. He had a killer deal because he wanted to tattoo a certain style. I gave him some ideas of what I wanted included in the piece and he was able to have custom artwork for an upper arm piece done by my appointment less than two days later! I wanted to include dog skulls in the piece to represent my own dogs and he even went so far as to research skull reference pictures that were closest to their breeds (he found a chihuaha/mini poodle mix skull!). I didn't see the art until the consultation, but I was in love right away. Skyler has a great eye for composition, the elements blended seamlessly. He also placed the stencil perfectly on the first go. Location/Shop: Unfortunately, the shop is not in the safest location. I've lived in South Sacramento, so I'm familiar with the area. However, the inside of the shop itself is a stark contrast from it's surrounding area. Great natural lighting, clean and inviting. There are plants and artwork everywhere. The environment I'm in has a large impact on my mood and experience and I have no complaints there. Vibes: I feel like Skyler and I hit it off right away (if you're reading this, I hope it wasn't one-sided). He is such a cool, friendly guy and I felt at ease the entire time. We had comfortable silences, casual conversation and good laughs here and there. He was very accommodating and attentive. I messaged him the day of the appointment if we could start earlier and he happily obliged. His car actually got swiped in the parking lot during the appointment, but he took it like a champ. He took care of it quickly and returned to work with cool composure. I have no complaints about my experience with Skyler. I'm not sure if I could go to another tattoo artist again. Not just for the tattoo quality (which is amazing), but the overall experience. I was on cloud 9 for quite a while after the tattoo and have been fiending for the next session. Also got to meet the owner while his wife (who just finished her apprenticeship, congrats!) tattooed someone else. The owner was working on a sick painting. We chatted a bit and he seemed like a really cool, friendly person. I didn't get to talk to his wife, but her client seemed at ease and happy with her tattoo. If everyone else who works here is the same, then I don't think you'll have any negative experience with customer service. Tattoo: Loving my tattoo so far! We've only gotten about 3 hours in, but it's already looking sick! I love Skyler's style and his attention to detail is amazing! Great lines and shading. Pictures attached speak better than words. Looking forward to getting many more in the future. I had actually planned to do a back tattoo with another artist, but am now possibly losing that deposit to work with Skyler instead. I have so much trust in Skyler that in the future, I'd like for him to go ham on my right leg and freehand whatever he wants. Skyler was efficient and I had very minimal pain. We took maybe one fifteen minute break over the three hours. Overall: Hopefully this helps you decide to come here! 100/10. Coming again and again.“

“I came here back in 2018-2019 and I forgot the homies names that tatted me but, they did a fantastic job on all of my tatts!!!! I got a total of seven different tattoos on my arms, hand and neck and they came out just how I wanted. I recommend this tattoo shop to anyone. And I stand on that. The more tatts you get the better the price you pay fa sho!“

“The staff are not only compassionate people, they are also wildly skilled artists. The prices were so reasonable and they even asked beforehand about our budget to have a better idea of what we were working with. They really take care of you here. Aleks and Nico are stellar. I’m excited to go back. HIGHLY recommend.

My brother visited from FL for a week, and he wanted to get matching tattoos for his first tattoo. We were walk ins (risky, I know lol) but we called ahead to make sure they had availability, and they did. So we went in and shared the idea of matching studio Ghibli tattoos. Aleks asked about our budget, and we showed her the reference photos. She pulled up an even better picture, then after a short back and forth, she got to drawing.

She was so collaborative and understood how important it was to my brother and me. She did an amazing job on both tattoos. And I was so impressed with her skill level.

Thank you so much for a meaningful and memorable experience!“

“I could marry a tattoo artist, it would be Blu. My husband understands. He’s seen her work.

Blu is everything you want in an artist and maybe a tiny bit of what you want in a soulmate. Here's why:

1. She's reliable, punctual, and actually responds to messages.
2. She listens to your vision, adds her expert touch (professionalllllllly), and somehow makes it even better while still feeling like yours.
3. Talking to her feels natural. Not talking to her? Also natural. She's just that easy to be around.
4. I've committed to three tattoos with Blu, which makes this my most successful long-term relationship after my marriage. I joke about leaving my husband for her, but he knows I'm devoted to him… and Blu is a respectable professional, who did say I’d be a great wife in another life (nicely handled).Yet I'm still keeping that in the archives.

Thank you, Blu, for the tattoos, the comfort, and the high bar you’ve set for everyone else who has to deal with me.“

“Cecy always does a great job. I always leave feeling better and my hair does too. I've gone blonde and dark and she always maintains the integrity of the hair.“

“I was a bit nervous walking in but Richard made me really comfortable. Great shop and great price. I got a cat lady tattoo. Very easy going and super friendly guy that instantly makes you feel at home. Plus, he loves Jesus so it was a total Godsend because I LOVE Jesus. I’ll be going back for sure.“

“Jessica (White) Bernhart has done BOTH of my large Disney inspired work, and let me tell you what.....this girls imagination and her love of color and art is AH-mazing! I still everyday have someone ask "incredible Ink....can I ask who is the artist?' I am 'itching terribly' to get another Villain on my right forearm! Let's do it again Jess and Corey.“

“A few years ago I waited ever-so patiently for Jocelyn's books to open and was so nervous to go through what felt like a soul-bearing application process to see if we would be a good fit for each other. So glad I put in the effort! Half a dozen tattoo sessions later with a few more already on the books and she's got me hooked! Love her energy and artistry. Looking forward to the next session.“

“my 2nd tattoo by alex.. this guy does a amazing job on details, open minded, he listens to you and a creative mind ... hands down... definitely be back“

“Amazing work!!! Best prices in town and I have to say she is very skilled and experienced“

“Raymundo Valenzuela, he is my tattoo artist. I highly recommend Raymundo to anyone. His work is amazing, he’s one of the best tattoo artist in the country. He always is very professional,respectful & considerate. He shows up an hour early every time & I really appreciate it. He does any style, big or small. He’s going to tattoo my whole body.“