Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Flagstaff
Burly Fish Tattoo & Piercing has been serving Northern Arizona since 1999, establishing itself as the region's oldest professional tattoo studio. Our commitment to quality and safety spans over two decades, with a focus on creating a welcoming environment for clients. We combine modern technology with traditional techniques to maintain industry-leading sterility standards. Our team of experienced artists and piercers brings diverse expertise, including American Traditional, Japanese-inspired, and custom designs. We prioritize client education through comprehensive aftercare guidance and offer free touch-ups within six months.Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, we serve both local residents and visitors seeking professional tattoo and piercing services. Our studio features implant-grade jewelry, digital portfolios, and a Statim sterile autoclave to ensure optimal hygiene. With artists boasting over 30 years of combined experience, we emphasize personalized service and artistic integrity. Our dedication to evolving with the industry while maintaining foundational principles has made us a trusted name in Northern Arizona. We maintain transparent communication channels for client inquiries and aftercare support.
Services
Custom tattooing
Professional piercing
Aftercare guidance
Body jewelry
Digital portfolio
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of professional tattoo experience
- Our artists maintain strict sterility standards with modern equipment
- We provide free touch-ups within six months of service
- Our team includes internationally experienced tattoo artists
- We offer comprehensive aftercare guidance for optimal healing
What people say
Amazing artists
Clean studio
Great aftercare
Professional staff
Quality work
Services
Custom tattooing
Our custom tattooing service combines artistic expertise with personalized consultation to create unique body art. Artists with 20+ years of experience specialize in American Traditional, Japanese-inspired, and bold color styles. Each design considers body placement and client preferences while maintaining long-term visual integrity through proper technique.
Professional piercing
We offer professional piercing services using implant-grade jewelry and strict sterilization protocols. Our piercers follow comprehensive aftercare guidelines to ensure safe healing. Services include ear, nose, lip, tongue, and body piercings with a focus on proper placement and jewelry selection for individual anatomy.
Aftercare guidance
Comprehensive aftercare instructions cover tattoo and piercing healing processes. We provide detailed cleaning protocols, healing timelines, and complication management guidance. Clients receive free touch-ups within six months and ongoing support through in-person consultations or phone assistance during business hours.
People
Patrick Sans
Tattoo Artist
Owner and lead tattoo artist with over 30 years of experience. Specializes in American Traditional and Japanese-inspired designs. Continuously educates clients and maintains industry-leading sterility standards in Flagstaff's oldest professional tattoo studio.
Darren Babbitt
Tattoo Artist
Professional tattoo artist since 2010 with deep respect for tattoo culture. Focuses on quality design execution that exceeds client expectations. Maintains rigorous professionalism while developing unique artistic approaches to body art.
Tristan Macumber
Piercer
Skilled piercer offering professional body piercing services with emphasis on safety and proper aftercare. Follows strict sterilization protocols while providing comprehensive healing guidance for various piercing types.
Jaime Mendez
Piercer
Experienced piercer specializing in safe jewelry placement and aftercare education. Works closely with clients to ensure proper healing through adherence to established piercing protocols and follow-up support.
Toni Zepeda
Shop Manager
Studio manager overseeing daily operations and client services. Coordinates artist schedules, maintains inventory of implant-grade jewelry, and ensures consistent application of safety protocols across all services.
Questions
What tattoo styles do you specialize in?
Our artists specialize in American Traditional, Japanese-inspired, and bold color designs while maintaining expertise in various other styles.
Do you offer piercing aftercare products?
We provide non-iodized sea salt packets and Simply Saline Wound Wash for proper piercing aftercare and healing.
Are walk-ins accepted for tattoo services?
We recommend scheduling appointments in advance, though limited walk-in availability may exist during regular business hours.
What safety protocols are followed?
We maintain industry-leading sterility standards with Statim autoclaves, single-use needles, and updated safety procedures for all services.
Do you offer tattoo touch-ups?
We provide free touch-ups within six months of original service completion for tattoos done at our studio.
What are your studio hours?
We're open Monday 12-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday 12-7pm, Friday-Saturday 12-8pm, and closed Sundays.
Reviews (4)
Jacob Wilson
Jan 18, 2022
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I had two lobe piercings in the past here (done by Kelli) and just got a tattoo done by Darren. Burly Fish is super professional, super clean, and really really friendly. I'm beyond happy with my tattoo and I plan on coming back in the future to get a third lobe piercing and a helix done by Kelli again.
Service:Ear piercing
I had two lobe piercings in the past here (done by Kelli) and just got a tattoo done by Darren. Burly Fish is super professional, super clean, and really really friendly. I'm beyond happy with my tattoo and I plan on coming back in the future to get a third lobe piercing and a helix done by Kelli again.
Service:Ear piercing
Roxanne Arcia
Nov 01, 2021
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Everyone was very friendly, and Robyn was amazing! I know piercing isn't perfect and anatomy is all different. Robyn pierced my tongue, but noticed right off the bat it was just ever so slightly crooked. (it happens) Instead of letting me leave and heal a crooked piercing, she told me and gave me the choice of being okay with it, or redoing it. I know me, so I asked her to redo it. She was so kind and patient. And round #2, it turned out perfect! *once it stops hurting I'll take pictures and add them to my review.*
Maral A.
Oct 24, 2021
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Yesterday, I went to Burly Fish to get my first tattoo done by Darren. I gave him some design inspirations and he created a unique custom design based off of what I wanted. He made sure I was comfortable along with responding to all my questions thoroughly and honestly. I will be back for my next tattoo and will make sure to get it done by him. The tattoo came out much better than I expected and he got it done in an hour. He usually is really booked up, but that's what you'd expect from a great tattoo artist.
Courtney Cochran
Oct 03, 2021
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Robyn was a miracle worker that squeezed me into her schedule after a piercing snafu. She saved my piercing and fixed my defective gold hoop. Willow helped get me on the schedule and followed up with me several times. Such a pleasant experience that turned a really stressful time into a fun memory. Thanks for all your help guys!
