Custom tattoo drawing
Two-hour consult blocks with placement on photos and stencil approval before ink.
Custom tattoo & APP piercing · Minneapolis
Ink and piercing with paper trails.
North Star Ink & Piercing is a Minneapolis studio with separate tattoo and piercing suites, an autoclave log posted daily, and implant-grade jewelry in titanium and 14k gold. Tattoo consultations are free for pieces over four inches, piercers use single-use needles with sterile setup photos on request, and minors follow Minnesota ID rules with guardian forms on file. Aftercare sheets are printed—not emailed—and we book touch-ups for tattoos within six months when you follow the healing guide.
Studio facts
- Tattoo artists
- 5
- APP piercers
- 2
- Studio year
- 2013
- Autoclave spore tests logged
- 100%
What we specialize in
North Star Ink & Piercing keeps scopes clear and timelines honest—no surprise add-ons at checkout.
Walk-in piercing menu
Lobe, helix and nostril with jewelry sizes explained before you sit.
Cover-up consults
Honest assessment of what blackwork can cover; test spot when needed.
Healing check visits
Free 15-minute checks in the first month for tattoos and piercings.
Inside the studio
How booking works
- 01
Consult
Two-hour consult blocks with placement on photos and stencil approval before ink.
- 02
Service
Lobe, helix and nostril with jewelry sizes explained before you sit.
- 03
Aftercare
Honest assessment of what blackwork can cover; test spot when needed.
Clients say
“North Star Ink & Piercing matched the consultation photos and never rushed the appointment.”
“Clear pricing at North and thoughtful aftercare notes on my receipt.”
“On-time start at North Star Ink & Piercing—rare for this neighborhood.”
Common questions
Does North Star Ink & Piercing require consultations?
Free 15-minute checks in the first month for tattoos and piercings.
What is your cancellation policy?
North Star Ink & Piercing asks for 24-hour notice on solo appointments; bridal and multi-hour blocks need 48 hours so we can release the team.
Are retail products required?
Custom tattoo and APP piercing with posted sterilization logs. Retail is optional and priced on the menu board—never added silently at checkout.
How do you handle allergies?
Honest assessment of what blackwork can cover; test spot when needed. Tell us about sensitivities in the booking form and we will patch-test when needed.
Request an appointment
North Star Ink & Piercing replies within one business day—share goals, allergies and preferred times.
Visit us
2520 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Tue–Fri 9:00–19:00
- Sat 9:00–17:00
+1 (612) 555-0166