Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Knoxville
Vivid Tattoo & Salon has been Knoxville's original all-female staff tattoo studio since 2006. Our award-winning artists specialize in custom-designed tattoos ranging from vivid color pieces to realistic black-and-grey work while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. With over two decades of combined experience in tattooing and piercing, our team prioritizes artistic excellence and client comfort. We offer comprehensive services including body piercings, permanent jewelry, and henna art.Our structured appointment system with non-refundable deposits ensures quality service delivery while maintaining strict hygiene standards. Through consistent community engagement and technical mastery, we've earned recognition as Knoxville's Finest in the body art industry.
Services
Custom Tattoos
Body Piercings
Permanent Jewelry
Henna Art
Artist Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Knoxville's original all-female tattoo studio since 2006
- Non-refundable deposit system ensures appointment commitment
- Email consultation process for personalized design planning
- Walk-in availability with appointment priority access
- Strict hygiene policies with artist discretion for safety
What people say
Award-winning artists
Clean environment
Quality custom designs
Skilled professionals
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Custom Tattoos
Our artists create personalized tattoo designs tailored to individual preferences. Services include detailed consultations via email and require a $150 non-refundable deposit. Artists maintain discretion for safety and quality standards while offering various styles from vivid colors to black-and-grey realism.
Body Piercings
Professional piercing services for ear, facial, and body locations with standard jewelry included. Prices start at $65 for basic piercings with aftercare products provided. Specialized services include VCH piercings at $100 and nipple piercings from $85, following strict hygiene protocols.
Permanent Jewelry
Custom-fitted permanent jewelry installations available by appointment only. The service requires advance consultation with artist Sarah Hurst through email coordination. This specialized offering complements our core tattoo and piercing services with lasting decorative options.
Henna Art
Plant-based henna and Jagua stain application for temporary designs lasting up to two weeks. Available in traditional brown and blue variants through artist Stephanie Frost. This service offers a non-permanent body art alternative with natural ingredients and artistic precision.
Artist Consultations
Email-based consultation process for all tattoo services with individual artists. Clients connect directly with their chosen artist using personalized email addresses for design discussions. This system ensures clear communication and customized artwork development prior to appointments.
People
Sarah Hurst
Owner, Artist, Piercer
Founder of Vivid Tattoo & Salon since 2006 with expertise in color tattoos and black-and-grey realism. Specializes in permanent jewelry installations and maintains strict quality standards for the studio's artistic output and hygiene practices.
Stephanie Frost Bibey
Tattoo Artist and Piercer
Offers tattooing, piercing, and henna art services with walk-in availability. Provides email consultations and specializes in creating temporary designs using plant-based staining techniques while maintaining professional piercing standards.
Jane Wakim
Tattoo Apprentice
Newest apprentice currently developing piercing skills through practice sessions. Engages with social media for volunteer sign-ups while learning studio operations under experienced artists' supervision.
Questions
What tattoo styles do you specialize in?
Our artists create vivid color pieces and realistic black-and-grey tattoos while offering customized designs through email consultations.
Do you offer walk-in piercing services?
Yes, Stephanie offers walk-in piercings Tuesday through Saturday with appointments recommended for guaranteed availability.
What's your appointment deposit policy?
All tattoo appointments require a $150 non-refundable deposit that applies toward your final tattoo cost.
Are minors allowed for piercings?
Ear piercings available for children over 8, other piercings for ages 15-18 with parental ID and birth certificate required.
Do you provide aftercare products?
H2Ocean aftercare spray included with most piercings, available for purchase at $15 per can if needed later.
What safety policies are enforced?
Sick individuals may be denied service with deposit forfeiture, and no-shows must repurchase appointment slots.