Elevatink
9515 Skillman St, Dallas, Texas, 75243
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Why Choose Elevatink?
Elevatink has built a stellar reputation in Dallas for skilled artists who excel at illustrative and color work, with particular acclaim for black and grey pieces. The team, led by artists like Heather, combines technical precision with genuine warmth, making first-timers and walk-ins feel at ease while delivering careful results.
About Elevatink
Elevatink has quietly become one of the most talked-about tattoo and piercing shops in Dallas, and once you spend a little time here it's easy to see why. The artists are the heart of it. Ask anyone who's been inked here and the first thing they'll bring up is how skilled the crew is, whether you're after illustrative work, clean black and grey, or something in color. People come away genuinely happy with what they walk out with. Heather's name comes up again and again, and for good reason.
Regulars call her light handed, patient, and upbeat, the kind of artist who can settle a first-timer's nerves and still deliver serious craft. We've heard about a black and grey portrait she did from a 50-year-old photo of someone's late mother, soft and well defined and true to the original. That's the sort of work that keeps people coming back and telling their friends. Able is another artist folks in Dallas seek out by name, especially when they want fine, detailed pieces done right. This is a shop that treats walk-ins like family.
One group who rolled through on vacation from out of state got three generations tattooed in one visit and left raving, and that welcoming, no-attitude energy is a big part of the draw. It's the kind of studio where the artists take the time to make you comfortable and actually enjoy the experience. They do piercings too, and the piercing side has its own devoted following. Kaycee gets a lot of love for being gentle and quick, handling everything from eyebrows to septums to kids' ears, and she'll happily talk you through a consult if you've had trouble with a piercing before. Tyco is another favorite behind the needle, known for keeping people calm and making the whole thing painless and fast.
The word around Dallas is that the studio is spotless, and cleanliness comes up almost as often as the artistry. Between the talent, the easygoing atmosphere, and the welcoming crew, Elevatink has earned a strong, loyal local reputation. Walk-ins are welcome, so it's an easy one to swing by.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Heather was such an amazing piercer. She made me feel safe and hyped me up about my eyebrow piercing. I love a girls girl!”
“I got my first big tattoo from Heather. It was a 3 hour sit but it was big to me...My black 'n grey tattoo is beautiful! It's very much like the photo. It's soft and well defined.”
“The shop was also so so clean and had awesome vibes, as for the artists they will make you feel so comfortable and make sure you enjoy the experience, all of the artist are so sweet and awesome to be around.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Elevatink
Elevatink works across Black & Grey, Illustrative, and Color tattooing, with illustrative and color pieces being a particular strength. Clients describe artist Heather's black and grey portrait work as soft and well defined, while Able and Tyler are also named for solid, detailed work across styles. The shop draws both first-timers and regulars back for repeat sessions.
Yes, piercing is a core part of Elevatink's business alongside tattooing. Piercers Kaycee and Tyco are repeatedly named for ear, septum, eyebrow, dermal, and nipple piercings, with clients describing the process as quick, gentle, and well explained. The shop's piercing side gets the same attention to comfort and cleanliness as its tattoo work.
Multiple accounts describe walking in for both tattoos and piercings, including out-of-town visitors getting inked the same day and a walk-in tongue piercing. While policy can shift by artist or day, the shop's reputation includes welcoming walk-ins with a friendly, unhurried attitude, so calling ahead to confirm availability is still a good idea.
Clients consistently describe Elevatink as very clean with a welcoming, professional atmosphere. Piercers and tattoo artists are praised for explaining procedures clearly, making clients comfortable, and maintaining a tidy shop environment. As with any studio, ask staff about their sterilization practices and licensing on-site to see current standards for yourself.
Heather is the most frequently mentioned artist, praised for a light hand, patience with first-timers, and skilled black and grey and cover-up work. Able and Tyler are also cited for strong tattoo results, while Kaycee and Tyco lead on piercings. Across 310 Google reviews, the shop holds a strong reputation for skilled, personable artists.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-343-8287
- Address
- 9515 Skillman St, Dallas, Texas, 75243
How Elevatink Compares
in Dallas
More reviews than 86% of tattoo shops in Dallas
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 56 in Dallas
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 1-10PM
- Tuesday
- 1-10PM
- Wednesday
- 1-10PM
- Thursday
- 1-10PM
- Friday
- 1PM-12AM
- Saturday
- 1PM-12AM
- Sunday
- 1-10PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
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