Slave To the Needle Tattoo

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	403 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
Phone:	+1 206-545-3685
Site:	slavetotheneedle.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM

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Mike Srok

I had a piece done by Ed Lott at the Wallingford location about 2 years ago, based on a pinup-style photo of my wife holding my Gretsch Electromatic (which she bought me for my birthday!). Its a full forearm piece (elbow to wrist) and it is excellent! Its a photorealistc full-color tat, which took 3 sittings start to finish. It was captivating watching Ed do his work - like watching a painter working canvas. I hear Ed has moved on since then, but I would still highly recommend Slave To The Needle, as everything I have seen come out of there has a consistent level of excellence!

Birgitta Hendron

I went to Slave to the Needle last week to get my third tattoo, and it was absolutely the best body art experience Ive had to date. Josh did amazing work (and put up with a LOT of swearing from me during the shading process), and everyone I interacted with was friendly and extremely professional. Im starting the second peel of silver skin today, after following the aftercare instructions to the letter, and this has been by far the smoothest healing process Ive gone through. Fingers crossed that it continues, and five stars for Slave to the Needle!

Leslie Campbell

Wonderful! I had touch up work done at Slave to the Needle yesterday and though I am still a little sore, I am really happy with the job they did. I was recommended Slave to the Needle by my friend Amanda and decided to give them a try on touching up an older tattoo that has started to fade a bit with time. The darn thing looks absolutely amazing, and I think it might look better than it did when I first got it! Slave to the Needle definitely passed my trial run, if I get a new tattoo in the future, I am for sure going there!

A Private User

I had a wonderful – if you can use the term “wonderful” to describe getting your flesh punctured repeatedly by tiny needles – experience at Wallingford’s Slave to the Needle tattoo shop. It’s been ages since my last tattoo and decided to get the name of my newborn daughter tattooed over my heart. I was so pleased with the attitude of the staff at Slave to the Needle and even though I’m sure they’ve gotten similar requests time and time again, they treated me as if I was special and unique.

Audrey Mann

Third tattoo is the charm at Slave to the Needle! I have gotten all my work done at their Latona location and as before could NOT be HAPPIER! The artists always blow me away with what they add to the vision I bring in. Seriously, I would not go anywhere else. If you are serious about the design, quality and artistic ability of your tattoo and tattoo artist, then Slave to the Needle is your parlor! As always, impressive guys! See you for my forth!

Tim Bailey

My wife got a tattoo done here in November by Elijah and Ive worked with him to get two tattoos over the last couple months (both were custom art pieces and Elijah totally rocked them). The shop is clean and the quality of the tattoo art is incredible. I got my first tattoo at this shop about 7 years ago and I still get compliments on how great it looks. I wouldnt send friends anywhere else except here for their tattoo work.

Jubal Essex

All I needed was a simple tattoo of my first granddaughters name and Slave to the Needle delivered it in spades. I know my tattoo wasnt exactly original and I didnt really have any exact idea of what I wanted but the nice girl who did my tattoo drew out a tattoo thats almost as beautiful as my grand kid. Now my only hope is that I dont have a ton of grandchildren because I really dont want to be covered in ink.

Andrew Carbonetti

AARON BELL is the funnest artist ive ever worked with. Laid back, awesome environment and aaron is full of interesting stuff to talk about with. When it comes to tattooing your body for hours and hours thats always a plus. Not to mention his samurai sleeve we have been working with is maybe halfway done and ive never had so many comments or praises on any work ive had done. 10 stars.

A Private User

The tattoo was my second one, it turned out alright, its pretty raised is the only downer. The pricing was great and the atmosphere was very clean and comfortable. I also got my nose pierced and it was the easiest piercing ever. They have an impossibly small parking area though, pretty inconvenient to get in and out of. Otherwise pretty good quality, great prices.

Morgan Gifford

I came to the Slave to the Needle in Wallingford to finally get cover-up work done on a regrettable tattoo I got in my younger days. I’m so, so amazed with the work done on the cover-up – there is no evidence of the original, stupid tattoo that was once there. I have nothing but praise for Slave to the Needle, they were able to transform gold out of crap!

A Private User

Its a little funny looking on the outside but once you go in its like a completely different, clean, and welcoming world. And I absolutely loved Josh! He made me feel so comfortable about everything. He was very professional and the atmosphere was relaxed and clean. It was decently priced and I felt like a valued customer. I will Definitely be going back!

Kristina Serfass

Over the years of getting tattooed at a few places, this place is hands down the best all around. From great customer service, the amazing artist and super clean shop! Everyone is very welcoming and no judgement whether your a first timer or a regular- very professional. I have had 4 tattoos done with Kiwi Matt and could not be happier!!!

Stephanie Kushman

I didnt realize how great my past three experiences getting pierced (by Josh) were until I recently had a piercing done here in my Midwest home town. Josh really makes the experience comfortable and positive and his professionalism is top notch. The aseptic technique, the client education...good stuff.

Jared Parkin

Eli Bischoff is an amazing artist. Hes booked for months but if you want a one of a kind piece then its worth the wait. I flew in to get mine from him after seeing several of his pieces on friends and on his Instagram page. Couldnt be happier. The rest of the crew were friendly and helpful.

A Private User

Ive only been once but i swear im never going back. I went for a simple labret piercing, and not only did he have to REPIERCE it, but my lip is pierced at an awkward angle. I wont name names but i expected better from a nice clean shop with the reputation slave to the needle has.

Beatriz Martinez Pan

El servicio fue excelente, aunque me tocó esperar cerca de una hora creo q mereció la pena porque el trabajo fue excelente

Nadia Cigarroa

Shout out to Elijah from slave to the needle for my tattoo. Very professional and experienced for sure. Great tattoo and great time here, my tattoo has gotten non stop compliments. I would definitely recommend Elijah to anyone looking for a great tattoo.

Hannah Griffin

Got tatted with Tony here! He did amazing work, and worked with me to get exactly what I wanted. The whole place is clean, friendly, and professional. My tattoo healed in less than a week! Would recommend anybody considering a tat go and check them out!

A Private User

The staff here is friendly, the atmosphere is very easy going, and the quality of their products and services are excellent. I needed a nose ring replaced a while back and they were super helpful and took really good care of me.