Sacred Heart Tattoo

This is a first-class shop. I have been friends with tattoo artists and generally interested in the whole industry since 1999. 14 years and hundreds of hours of being tattooed later, I would like to think I know a good shop from a bad one. While Atlanta has some tattoo cesspools, there are also some gems. Sacred Heart is one of them. From the owner Tony Olivas to the manager, Loki, this is a great shop with great respect in the tattooed community that only hires artists with potential to improve and competitive pricing. I walked in yesterday meaning to get tattooed by Loki, but ended up getting worked on by Eddie. His professionalism and enthusiasm were palpable and it's clear this is a highly professional staff. FIVE STARS.

I received my first (and as of now, only) tattoo from Emily Effler at Sacred Heart in L5P.  So while I can't speak to this studio as it compares to other tattoo places, I can say without hesitation that it's a great spot for a newbie to get inked.

Emily made the entire process a pleasure.  We corresponded through email before my appointment and I gave her an idea of what I was looking for.  When I arrived at the studio she had a few different design ideas for me to review.  We selected a favorite, tweaked it a bit and she finalized a design for my tattoo within a few minutes.

She was very mindful of the fact that this was my first time getting a tattoo.  During each step of the process she explained what she was doing and gave me tips for things to watch for, should I decide to get more tattoos from other artists in the future.  Things like, "always make sure they are opening new packages of needles and equipment."  That's an important one.

When she first started applying ink to skin, she told me what she'd just color in a small dot first--in case the pain was too unbearable, I'd be left with a new mole and no harm done.  I appreciated her concern although the process wasn't painful at all.

The end result is stunning and I am completely enamored with my first tattoo.  It is a vivid and unique work of art.  Emily sent me home with detailed instructions on how to care for it and treat my skin during the recovery period.  Much appreciated.

The studio itself is clean, bright and well maintained while still maintaining a bit of an edge that you'd expect from a spot in L5P.  I felt very comfortable for the duration of my appointment.  If I ever decide to get another tattoo in the Atlanta area I'll come back here in a heartbeat.

Got my 4th tatt here at sacred heart, thanks to Jenny!  SanitAry practices that put your mind at ease, quick, and professional.  I told Jenny what I wanted, and she delivered.  I will be back to touch up an old piece in the near future.