Best tattoo and piercing shops in Kamloops

Getting a tattoo or piercing is exciting, but it’s also a commitment. When you’re having something permanently put on your body, you want to make sure the artist putting it there has a steady hand and great technique.

If you’re looking for a place to get your next body modification, here are the best places in town to get some done, as voted by you and presented by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union.

Bronze - Wildwood Tattoo Parlour

Family-owned and operated Wildwood Tattoo Parlour provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where people from any background can feel at home.

They are skilled in a spectrum of styles and thrive on helping you make your dream tattoo a reality.

Owners and tattoo artists Rachelle and Kristopher Swain have built quite a positive reputation in town for their expertise and beautiful designs.

Tattoo lovers adore that they can get designs in various styles in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Many of their clients have entire sleeves done solely at this shop.

Wildwood shares its store space with fellow local business, Oak and Aether, giving it a supernatural feeling that people love.

You can stop by their location at 829 Victoria St.

Silver - Sakred Skin & Studio

Located in the heart of Kamloops, Sakred Skin & Studio takes second place on our list.

This amazing shop is owned and operated by Cye and Denise. Cye has been tattooing for over 20 years, and Denise who runs the customer service and business side has over 10 years of experience in the tattoo industry and 15 in the customer service industry.

With so much experience under their belts, it’s easy to see why they were voted so high on this list.

Their clients are loyal. Many will not go to another tattoo shop because they have found their perfect match with Sakred Skin & Studio.

The cleanliness and bright atmosphere of the shop are just an added bonus to their high-quality workmanship, and people love that they’re surrounded by art while being tattooed.

You can find Sakred Skin at 101 - 150 Victoria St.

Gold - Instinct Adornment

Coming in first place is Kamloops’s first independent business focusing solely on body piercing shop, Instinct Adornment.

Instinct Adornment has been a part of downtown Kamloops since 1999. They love being in the Kamloops area and giving back to our community.

Their studio provides the highest quality piercing services, jewellery and aftercare products available, and they do it in a sanitary and comfortable environment.

They love piercing and are passionate about the placement, jewellery used and most importantly – you loving your new piece.

Their piercers are dedicated to refining their skill set and have done extensive training. In fact, all of their piercers have internationally recognized training.

To check out our gold medal winner, head over to 319 Victoria St.

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