Rabid Hands Tattoo
Rabid Hands Tattoo is a tattoo shop provider in Seattle, WA serving Seattle and surrounding areas. Rabid Hands Tattoo provides professional tattoo shop services in Seattle, WA. Contact Rabid Hands Tattoo for a free estimate.
About Rabid Hands Tattoo
Rabid Hands Tattoo provides professional tattoo shop services in Seattle, WA. Located in Ballard, offering custom tattoos and flash in styles including traditional, neo-traditional, illustrative, fine line, and Japanese, with a focus on both flash and custom designs. 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 Seattle and the Puget Sound area. Welcoming space in the heart of the community.
12 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 $250 / per hour
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
Starting at $50 / 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 $50 / per session
Location
4475 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98101
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.
$250
starting at
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
$50
starting at
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
$50
starting at
Reviews
4.9
7 reviews
7 reviews
Cedric C.
The ambiance, the skill, the customer service, the results. Every single element is dialed in. It is clear the owner has a vision and the team executes it flawlessly.
Felix I.
I used to go to three different places trying to find the right one. Wish I had found this spot first. Consistent, skilled, and they actually care about doing it right.
Response from Rabid Hands Tattoo
What a wonderful review! We are honored to have earned your loyalty and look forward to serving you for years to come.
Stacy N.
Went in feeling stressed and left feeling like a completely different person. They have a real gift for what they do and the environment they have created is perfect.
Arjun V.
My wedding is coming up and there was zero question about where I was going. They have earned that level of trust over many visits and I know they will make me look incredible.
Kelly I.
One of the best service experiences we've had. Will definitely use them again.
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Response from Rabid Hands Tattoo
Thanks for the great feedback! Serving Seattle with reliable tattoo shop service is what we do best. See you next time!
Carlos D.
My whole family uses them now after I recommended them. Everyone has had the same positive experience. Consistent, reliable, and genuinely skilled at what they do.
Response from Rabid Hands Tattoo
We appreciate the review! Always looking to improve and your input helps.
Kevin G.
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 Rabid Hands Tattoo
Wow, thank you! Our team will be so happy to read this. Reviews like yours make it all worthwhile.
Location
Seattle, WA 98101
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026