My husband and I got tattoos to commemorate our trip. Coyle did an AMAZING job!!!  I researched different tattoo parlors and this is the best place in town!!  We went in with a rough idea of what we wanted and Coyle was so helpful in designing the exact sketch we needed. Highly recommended!!!! Read Less

Found this place after getting a few recommendations from bartenders around town. Great studio, good vibe and no attitude.  I'd say everyone working here is very skilled and talented. My friend got a killer piece done from a girl there , I decided to get this souvenir from NOLA while I waited. Coyle did a great job- cool guy too.  I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Read Less

Visiting New Orleans for the week and decided to get a tattoo. After searching through many tattoo parlors and reviews I found this gem. Great experience! Mecca was amazing and super creative. Truly appreciate her fitting us in and giving us 5 star experience. Definitely a must go to if in the area. Read Less

I love my fleur de lis.Thank you, Rene, for making my first tattoo experience an easy, painless one (seriously, taking the bandage off hurt more than the actually ink if that tells you anything). It's a nice little piece. The lines are sharp and it's healing well. No regrets here.They're fine with same day stuff. She drew up mine in about 10 minutes, but was also careful to make sure it was just the right size and in the right location. The whole process only took about 40 minutes.I probably won't end up with another (too broke) but I'm quite pleased overall. 10/10, would recommend. Read Less

I got my first tattoo here, and I'm very pleased with the results. I called on a Tuesday to make an appointment for Friday. I didn't have a preference as to which artist I'd go to, and Bear was available, so that's who I saw. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt welcomed and calm. I was kind of freaking out inside, but everyone was really nice here. I showed Bear kind of what I wanted, and I had brought a printout of it. Bear then worked with me to figure out exactly what the tattoo would be. I have absolutely zero artistic skill, but even with my terrible explanations of what was in my head, Bear managed to come up with the perfect tattoo for me. He brought sketches out and multiple sizes, and I never felt rushed in the process. He explained all the steps of what he was doing during the actual tattoo, and he was done in no time. I'm very pleased with Bear's service, patience, and expertise. If I ever decided to get another one, I'm coming here!!Side note: they don't do piercings. Read Less

Great place for neo-traditional and non traditional tattoos. Each artish has their own specialty. The rate is currently 150/hr and I was able to email the owner directly and send information and get everything prepped before the actual appointment. Everyone was super friendly and the shop was very clean. Very happy with the tattoo and will definitely be back. Read Less

Last night Bear gave me the most amazing tattoo! He was a joy to work with and stayed after hours to make sure that I got the exact tattoo that I wanted and it turned out beautifully. I would go back here in a minute for more work to be done and only regret that I live in the NYC area rather than down here! I highly recommend Sailors Cross to anyone looking for not only great ink but amazing professionalism! Read Less

I just got my second tattoo here from Rachel and was very pleased both times.The shop is super clean, and all of the artists are friendly and extremely talented! I know that Rachel sadly isn't staying in New Orleans much longer, but I'll keep coming back to Sailor's Cross for future tattoos. Read Less

Went in last October and should've done my research that's where I'm to blame. I let one of the artists choose my tattoo because she thought it was cool. Have slight blowout on inner arm and half of the tattoo is messy and lines are not clean. Cheaper prices but not worth the quality at least for me. Read Less

This is the best shop in New Orleans I've been to! I got tattooed by Bear. Good prices, great art and great people. Bear was very helpful with any/all questions I had, was very professional, and mostly importantly was a great artist! He listens to what his client wants and takes into consideration every detail whether it's small or large. The shop itself is in a great location, is very clean and has a very friendly staff. I will definitely back for more! Read Less

Loved this place!! Went here last night to get a small tattoo I have been wanting and was greeted by a very friendly staff and Bear who was the artist who tatted me. The environment was clean and friendly and they offer a student discount which is an added bonus! I love the finish product and Bear made it as comfortable and painless as it could be. Would definitely recommend! Read Less

My friends and I flew in from out of state for the jazz fest and wanted to get matching tattoos... Seriously guys, these girls rock and the front desk guy too! �Couldn't have asked for better work, fast appointment, conversation, reasonably priced, humor and cleanliness! Thanks so much for adding to our memories!!! Xox Read Less

My favorite tattoo shop in the city. All of the artists are seriously talented. I've been lucky enough to watch this place grow. From it's start at its smaller location, to moving into and perfecting the Freret St location, their shop aesthetic is quickly starting to reflect their unique style and just how great of a place this really is! Bear and Rachel have taken their needle to me, and I couldn't be more pleased with their work. Check them out !!Read Less

Incredible artists, genuine people, and great service. I was drawn to Sailor's Cross because of the artists' portfolios, and I came as a walk-in. Mecca worked quickly but was careful to make sure that my tattoo was exactly how I wanted it. I was so impressed that I scheduled another appointment for the next day with her so she could do a coverup of a tattoo mishap from years ago. Trusting an artist with a new tattoo is pretty easy, but trusting an artist to fix a bad tattoo from another artist is a completely different story. Mecca did an amazing job with the new tattoo and the coverup! I am so pleased with my entire experience with this shop, and I highly recommend Sailor's Cross. Read Less

Couldn't be happier with my new tattoo and with the overall experience. Staff was super friendly and welcoming and it was a great atmosphere. René was amazing! Such a talented artist and she put her artistic touch on the artwork I brought in. I can't say enough how pleased I am with her work. Do yourself a favor and get your tattoo here! Read Less

This place is amazing! My husband and I called at 4pm on a Friday and they had us in at 7pm. We had never been here before but liked what we saw on their page. My husband has a few tattoos, but it was my first! I was nervous and the woman at the front desk (sorry I don't remember her name!) was so sweet and friendly and reassured me that it was no big deal. We worked with tattoo artist René and man, was she amazing! She did a simple little tattoo on my wrist for my first one,... and she treated me with the same level of courtesy and respect as if I were getting something bigger. My husband gave her a black and white image, and she took her time and was very through in redrawing it and adding the traditional touches that my husband was looking for. We were there for a few hours and everyone was so nice. We talked to Mecca and Bear while we were there, and they were the coolest, most laid back people. They talked to us as if we were friends and included us in their conversations and created a very warm and welcoming environment. I HIGHLY recommend Sailor's Cross, and especially René because she did a phenomenal job and my husband is so in love with his first color tattoo. Thank y'all so much! We'll be back! Afficher la suite Read Less

I recently went to New Orleans for vacation, and I always get tattoos on vacation as a permanent reminder of the experience I had on vacation.  (Some may think this is silly, but trust me I do my research) I did some searching online for the best place that would fit my style. I found Rachel's Instagram and I knew I had to get something by her! I sent her an email a couple weeks before my trip and she replied fast and set me up with an appointment no problem. Mind you I didn't give her much direction at all. I explained that I liked her style, and I wanted something anatomical. That's it! I put a lot of trust in her to make something perfect for me with essentially no help from me :) I got to the shop and she had at least 10 sketches for me! They were all beautiful, but I ended up picking the one that was her favorite. She did an amazing job! The shop was clean and the rest of the staff was welcoming and super fun! I sat for over 2 hours and had a blast! Walked away with a beautiful tattoo that I've gotten so many compliments on! Read Less

I went to see Bear, for a very special, very specific memorial tattoo for my parents. Bear took my wants and requests into consideration and made them come to life on paper. He kept at the artwork until it was perfect. The tattoo itself took a long time, and that's ok because it shows in the end result. The price for my work was fair. Not under priced and not over priced. This humble, talented man gave me a gift that will be the closure that I needed and a constant reminder that my parents will always be with me. Thank you Bear, for sharing your gift with me. Read Less

Mecca is not only a fantastic tattoo artist but an awesome person! I love the tattoo she gave me on my trip to New Orleans and it's healing really nicely. Best place to get a tattoo in NOLA hands down! Read Less

Mecca is awesome! I was in a spontaeous mood and she helped me come up with an idea and then designed this killer rhino for my wrist. She was professional but most of all fun to hang out with while she was working on the design and tattooing me. The shop is spacious and clean but there's cool art on the walls. This was my 6th tattoo and overall my best experience. I will definitely be going back to see Mecca. Her larger pieces are gorgeous...I just need to work up the courage to commit! Read Less

This review is for Rachel, the sweetest tattoo artist I ever did meet! I met Rachel during Yelp's Passport to The Boulevard and loved her watercolor illustrations. When I found out she was able to master the watercolor technique on skin, I was enamored. I had wanted a watercolor rendition of mermaid scales for a really long time now, and had looked up various artists across the country, pinned numerous images to my Pinterest, and yearned for the day I could actually get this tattoo...While I'm no stranger to the needle, my one and only tattoo to-date was a fleur-de-lis I had consciously inked with my mom and sister on my left rib cage. Still love it, and have no qualms with being a branded member of the FDL mafia but I wanted another one and Rachel Ulm provided that wonderful opportunity. I'm very picky, and worried that I'd be constantly asking Rachel to change her sketch, but on the first try she had nailed the composition. I asked for some changes, and some more color options and she suggested that the day of my appt we make those decisions. While incredibly scary for me to finalize details on the same day, I was committed to this decision and went in!Rachel had recently moved to this new shop that specializes in custom tattoos. Their location keeps the drunks just looking for a name in Old English or a Chinese symbol out since it's on a more neighborhood-oriented street. Rachel's illustrations were pinned to her side of the shop, reminding me that she had the skills I was looking for. We discussed some new colors, size, placement, and were able to make decisive moves to place the "blueprint". I checked it in the mirror and requested it be moved a tad over which she was more than happy to do. She asked if I would like a partition since this tattoo was higher on my ribcage, but I was fine with out it but I appreciate that they respect the privacy of their clients. In terms of sanitation, I felt secure with the measures taken in regards to my prep, Rachel preparing her supplies, and the space I was tattooed in. The process took 2 hours and about 20 minutes, which of the last 20 was when I was reaching my pain tolerance. Rachel talked to me nearly the whole time about whatever, and continually checked if I was comfortable. I personally chose to power-thru with no breaks. It was funny in the last 20 minutes, Rachel said, "this is the part you probably don't like me anymore." I tried not to laugh since I was worried it might affect the work she was doing, but she really was incredibly sweet, understanding and easy to work with throughout the entire process.She explained how I should take care of my tattoo over the coming weeks. It's been about 2.5 weeks and I had no issues whatsoever with it. I will be heading back so she can see it and snap a pic. I'm truly in love with it! A picture of it may or may not end up on the Yelp page, we'll see. Best Christmas present I've ever bought for myself. Read Less