Proper Tattoo
Proper Tattoo is a tattoo shop provider in San Francisco, CA serving San Francisco and surrounding areas. Proper Tattoo provides professional tattoo shop services in San Francisco, CA. Contact Proper Tattoo for a free estimate.
About Proper Tattoo
Proper Tattoo provides professional tattoo shop services in San Francisco, CA. Offers a personalized tattoo experience, specializing in American traditional, Asian, geometric, and black and grey tattoos. Our tattoo artists specialize in custom designs, realism, traditional American, Japanese, geometric, watercolor, blackwork, fine line, and cover-up tattoos. Every design is custom drawn for each client — we do not use flash art unless specifically requested. We maintain strict sanitation protocols exceeding health department requirements with single-use needles, hospital-grade sterilization, and medical-grade aftercare supplies. Walk-in consultations welcome for pricing and design discussion. Serving the San Francisco area. Modern facility designed for comfort and convenience.
14 years in business
Services
Custom Tattoo
FeaturedOriginal custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
Starting at $250 / per hour
Small Tattoo
FeaturedSmall designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
Starting at $100 / per piece
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
Starting at $350 / per hour
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
Starting at $49 / per piercing
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
Starting at $100 / per session
Location
3150 18th St. Unit #531
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours of Operation
Services Offered
Custom Tattoo
Original custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
$250
starting at
Small Tattoo
Small designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
$100
starting at
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
$350
starting at
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
$49
starting at
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
$100
starting at
Reviews
4.8
8 reviews
8 reviews
Vincent C.
I have sent at least five people here and every single one has become a regular. That kind of referral rate tells you everything you need to know about the quality.
Dante V.
My friend visited from out of state and I took her here. She said it was better than anything she has found back home. We are now planning her next trip around getting an appointment.
Megan H.
Found Proper Tattoo through a Google search and glad I did. They were responsive, showed up when they said they would, and the quality of work was excellent. Price was competitive with the other quotes I received. Would definitely use them again.
5 people found this helpful
Response from Proper Tattoo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Michael T.
This place has become my regular spot and for good reason. The quality is consistent, the staff is welcoming, and they truly care about making sure you leave happy.
Response from Proper Tattoo
We are so grateful for your trust in us. Reviews like this motivate our entire team to keep raising the bar.
Hannah T.
A++ experience. They went above and beyond what was expected and refused to charge extra for the additional work. That kind of integrity is hard to find these days.
Response from Proper Tattoo
Thank you so much for the kind words! We take pride in our work and it means a lot when customers notice.
Jessica D.
Excellent service from start to finish. Professional, on time, and fair pricing.
2 people found this helpful
Response from Proper Tattoo
We really appreciate this review! Our tattoo shop team in San Francisco works hard to deliver quality results. Thanks for your trust.
Desmond R.
I have been coming here for close to a year now. The relationship they build with clients is genuine and it shows in how well they understand what you want before you even say it.
Response from Proper Tattoo
Thank you for being such a loyal customer! Your continued support means the world to our team.
Melissa C.
Brought my partner here after raving about them for weeks. They loved it just as much as I do. Now it is our regular spot together and we always leave feeling refreshed.
Location
San Francisco, CA 94102
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026