Prickly Rose Tattoo

Prickly Rose Tattoo, located in Calgary, Alberta, welcomes everyone into an inclusive and judgment-free space for artistry. This studio offers custom tattoos, unique flash designs, and professional piercings, aiming to make every experience memorable. Rooted in Calgary’s Southeast, Prickly Rose Tattoo prides itself on being a local, community-focused establishment.

Practical Info

Many clients describe the booking process as easy and transparent, with clear communication regarding the process, pricing, and aftercare. The studio strives for clarity so visitors know what to expect.

The Studio Experience

Prickly Rose Tattoo fosters an ego-free, client-first culture, where the team is collaborative, friendly, and genuinely invested in a positive experience. Visitors often describe the studio as having a professional, clean, and welcoming environment, with a calm vibe that helps clients feel comfortable. Clients appreciate the high standards for cleanliness and safety, and many have noted how welcoming staff made them feel, even for first-time tattoos or piercings.

The Artists and Their Work

The artists at Prickly Rose are dedicated to co-creating meaningful art, whether a unique custom design or a flash piece. Visitors have praised artists like Becca for skillfully covering scars and creating beautiful, detailed work, and Alyx for bringing dream tattoos to life with clean work. Roy is recognized for his politeness and professionalism, while Mar is described as super personable and talented, delivering stunning fine-line work. The studio also offers tattoo touch-ups as part of its commitment to client satisfaction.

Piercing & Other Services

Beyond tattoos, Prickly Rose offers professional piercing services, with piercers like Davey and Mar frequently praised for their kind, informative, and personable approach. Clients consistently describe Davey as making the piercing process amazing, comfortable, and often humorous, with great recommendations. Mar is highlighted for her gentle and careful technique, taking time to explain procedures and ensuring clients are at ease. Many appreciate the transparent and clean process.

What Customers Say

One client highlights Prickly Rose Tattoo as “the most professional, clean and friendly place you can find for your tattoo and piercing needs in Calgary.” Many visitors appreciate the comfortable environment, with one saying, “This shop is so welcoming and I love how all the artist have their own room and they have it decorated to what they like. It shows their personality. I love the fact this shop is not intimidating like most tattoo shops. It just has that home feel.” Another client describes artist Becca as “absolutely amazing — respectful, thoughtful, engaged, and incredibly patient throughout the whole process.”