Best Tattoo Shops In Grand Rapids

“Had a wonderful experience with Marshall last week at Sacred Expressions! He is an extremely talented artist, and just a genuinely nice guy. He took all of my ideas (and there were a lot), put them together and created exactly what I envisioned. I could not be happier! I was especially appreciative that he took several breaks to let me look at the progress and make sure I was happy. This is only my second tattoo, and should I go for a third (or fourth, or fifth...we all know how that goes!), Marshall will definitely be my go-to artist. So, if you are looking for a beautifully created tattoo, and want to really enjoy those hours in the chair, Marshall is your guy!“

“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!“

“I got my nose pierced by Brailey and it was a smooth and easy process. I was nervous but he talked me through it, very kind and informative. The shop smelled super clean which I absolutely love. You can tell they take pride in making sure the equipment they use is clean. I was only visiting but if when I come and decide I want something else, I'd definitely go back to this shop! ❤“

“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.“

“My experience at intentional ink was great as someone getting their first tattoo. The environment was calm and clean. I am very happy with the finished product. I highly recommend!“

“Love the artistry and staff. Always feeling of Welcome and Cleanliness. Top tier shop for sure.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Toast is a great artist. He has done 2 for me so far, and I couldn’t be happier. I give him artistic freedom with my idea and he nails it.“

“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.“

“Jonny has done all except for one of my tattoos. He does phenomenal every time and I will definitely go to him for any future tattoo ideas!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Awesome experience getting tattooed here. Matt is extremely talented, very friendly, and the shop is very clean. Will return here for all future tattoos.“

“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)“

“Shawn was me and my brothers artist! He was amazing, he tattooed really well and we had fun with him. Definitely recommend them.“

“Amanda was incredible to work with! I have alopecia, so I was nervous coming into my first appointment, but Amanda discussed every detail with me and made the whole process really stress free. I am so happy with the final result and will be coming back to her for future touch ups.“

“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!“

“Alex did a phenomenal job with my tattoo. He was very professional and laid back. His shop was very clean and organized. He took the time to get my simple tattoo's exactly how I wanted them. I will definitely be back for more work.“