Best Tattoo Shops In Grand Rapids

“Marshal Leo and and Lacie are two of the most talented and Godly gifted tattoo artists! I’ve had two tattoos from Sacred Expressions and I’m coming back for another tattoo and a nose piercing. Highly recommend!!!“

“My two sisters and I got tragus piercings here just before the new year, and Katrina was very kind and helpful! She was even able to squeeze us in same day even though she had a busy day. She also made time to give me some helpful advice and reassurance a week later when I was no longer in the area but concerned about some swelling. I would absolutely go back for another piercing and highly recommend for anyone who wants to make sure they are getting the best care! Thank you Katrina!“

“Braylie pierced my rook and I cannot speak highly enough of him and the other staff!!! Everyone was so kind. He took the time to explain the whole thing, gave me the time to relax beforehand and was so quick. I’ve heard bad things about getting your rook pierced and my pain tolerance is so low, but it was genuinely painless and even the next day it is hardly aching. Will be going back for other piercings and can’t recommend enough!!!!“

“Haylee did an amazing job! Her line work is top notch!!! Absolutely love how my tattoo looks!! The atmosphere felt clean and calm. Highly recommend and very close to downtown GR. Thanks!!“

“Fantastic customer-centric service. Came in for Walk-in Wednesday a few minutes after they opened — waited about an hour to discuss my idea with Brayden, who was so transparent and friendly and wonderful. After sitting with my concept for a bit, he decided he wasn’t confident in the execution and asked if I wanted to wait for David to finish his current piece, because he had thought he could work with it. Waited 15 minutes for David, who after apologizing for the wait (way shorter than I expected for walk-in) took my concept and ran with it. He listened, was so open to suggestions but also had a great eye for interpreting what I was after. So thrilled. Great experience.“

“Shelby did an amazing walk-in for me last month, some dogfish I got on my forearm. She was awesome, very talented, and great conversation. The atmosphere in the shop was equally great, very welcoming and laid back, while staying clean and professional. Couldn't have asked for a better experience in my pursuit of more afab tattooists to give my money to!“

“Nick is the man! Just got my first tattoo and had the pleasure of meeting Nick. He was very patient and resized my stencil multiple times and was willing to clean up the stencil as well. Very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing. I had a small tattoo done. I am wanting to go back for another one sometime!“

“Went to this shop for the first time to see Angie, whom i have been seeing for years and now travel a few hours to see, and it was well worth the drive! they’ve got such a cute vibey atmosphere, adorable houseplants all over the place, and the building itself is stunning.

Angie delivered the same incredible quality she always has, and i would recommend anyone seeking an artist for detailed, intricate pieces that are customized to suit you perfectly book with her!“

“Had an amazing experience today with getting my sailboat tattoo on my leg. Greg made the appointment fun and enjoyable with absolutely fantastic art work. Definitely recommend“

“just got my first tattoo with Jeremy and I could not have asked for a better experience! He is incredibly professional and his expertise is immediately obvious, but what stood out just as much was his kindness. He took his time to walk me through everything, listened to what I wanted, and was so patient as we worked together to create the perfect design.

The shop is spotless, stylish, and in a great urban location in Grand Rapids — definitely a welcoming and trendy place to be. Jeremy made me feel completely comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. It’s easy to see why he’s trusted as a guest artist in California and beyond… his talent truly speaks for itself.

If you’re considering a tattoo — especially your first — I can’t recommend Jeremy enough. Five stars isn’t even close to how great this experience was!“

“Pixie did my corpse bride tattoo and she is AMAZING!!! First time getting a big leg tattoo and she coached me through the whole thing. 6 1/2 hours! I highly recommend her for anyone that struggles with mental health issues such as anxiety or ADHD cause she is so patient and so kind and understanding, she makes you feel safe and supported. I have the worst trouble sitting still for long periods of time and she never once made me feel poorly for it. Shame free zone. The whole shop is beautiful and has a wonderful vibe. Truly a wonderful place to have a tattoo experience. 20 out of 10 stars and please check out any of the artists here they’re all phenomenal. Thank you again Pixie I am OBSESSED!!! ? You’re truly the best! ❤️“

“Angie did my 1st tattoo. Location was easy to find, clean, and welcoming. Angie was fantastic. She worked with me to make my idea come to fruition, and the line art and fill she did was incredible!“

“Brantley Moore is an amazing tattoo artist. I trust with my ideas and design of my tattoos. Ive gotten three tattoo from him and hes amazing!“

“Frankie is incredible. So much fun to talk to. I want to get another tattoo just so I can hang out with them. And the tattoo turned out exactly how I wanted. It was my first one, and Frankie was so patient with me. I got my tattoo back in August (when they were an apprentice at a different studio), I’ve attached a picture of when it was fresh. Frankie’s character is stellar, so are their tattoos.“

“I was truly amazed by Jeff's work, and I'm so happy I listened to a very good friend of mine that referred me to this location!!! I'll be 100% be going back in the future!!!“

“Got my first tattoo today and Gareth was amazing! I showed him a picture of what I wanted and he nailed it perfectly! Super cool guy, very professional and personable, and a very clean and comfortable shop. Will definitely return for future work and recommend him to anyone looking for something new. A thousand thanks, Gareth, for making this a fantastic experience!“

“Em was soooo great! They made me feel so welcome. Got exactly what I wanted and am returning next week for more. Such a nice chill vibe here. Highly recommend.“

“If you’re thinking about it, just book! Chis’s work speaks for itself, and similar to his work, he’s just an overall great dude. From start to finish you’ll feel comfortable, and never once will you think “Will this turn out as good as I think?”. The answer is, it will exceed your expectations. Personally, I’m looking forward to getting more work done by Chris.“

“Cameron is a great artist and someone I've gone back to time and again. Very laid back but professional. Definitely an artist I recommend others to go to !“

“They are very welcoming and professional, have prompt response time, flexible scheduling, and, most importantly, are extremely experienced and talented. Shane does amazing work! This is my 4th time going there and when I want my next tattoo, it is where I will return to.“

“My whole experience with Plowshare Studios was excellent. Even though it is a smaller operation, it is very professional and my queries were answered promptly and kindly. The space is immaculate, but it's the people that make it special. Matt is an experienced artist, but also an incredible human. The hours went by quickly due to his wealth of knowledge, witty remarks and good humor. This was only my second tattoo ever, and first one with color, and he set me very much at ease, letting me know I had full agency in the process, which I appreciated. Matt listens to you as a client, but also values your life experience. I love the finished product and I'm honored to have a beautiful piece of original art from Matt. Highly recommend!“

“Went here for Friday 13th flash and it was amazing!!

Janelle did my tattoo fast, easy, and amazing!! She was so so kind and I will definitely be back!!!

(Fiance got the worm, I got the butterfly)“

“Amanda does gorgeous work. Just walked out of my first appt and I'm blown away. Looks so natural and very similar to how I do them with makeup (but better ?). Highly recommend :)“

“Absolute best experience, Maggie is AMAZING! My daughter and I got matching tattoos for her 18th birthday and Maggie worked with us to create the design and make sure we loved it, down to the very fine details! She was very thorough, clean and organized! I highly recommend her and this location!“

“I'm so glad I found this place! I came in with some pretty loose ideas about what I wanted and Jackie designed an equally beautiful and meaningful tattoo that I absolutely love! It was so clear that they really cared about bringing my vision to life. Also, the hand poke process was far less painful than a tattoo machine.“