I'm pretty sure that Curtis lost a bet before I walked in (cause that's clearly the only damn explanation for how I ended up with such a crap tattoo that I somehow got blamed for). I did a fair amount of research before deciding to go with Curtis because (at least the work he posts) is lovely. We emailed back and forth for few months about a lion portrait tattoo before I went in to see him. Because I'm not an artist (like, I'm literally less of an artist than anyone), I had NO IDEA that his style didn't translate to portraits. It was HIS responsibility to tell me that. The day of the tattoo, not only did he tell me how much he LOVED doing portraits because they always turn out great, he also made a point to tell me what a fantastic business man he is. Eye. Roll. Anyways, I ended up with, hands down, the worst tattoo I've ever gotten (including the Bill the Cat tattoo I got when I was 18) - AND I'M COVERED in tattoos. The tattoo also came with a complimentary disgusting, painful, and itchy rash that required an expensive trip to the dermatologist and a whole lot of prescriptions.  Again, I'm COVERED in tattoos and I've NEVER broken out in a rash. Ever.When I emailed Curtis to tell him how unhappy I was with the tattoo (I wasn't about to confront a dude I didn't know in a basement of a tattoo shop where very few people were present), he failed to email me back for well over a week - and until I had to email him again. Uh-huh, great businessman. Anyways, his response was "um, yeah, why don't you stop by sometime and I'll look at it." No acknowledgement, no sincerity, no concern, no great businessman here. So I told him it was his responsibility to have told me he wasn't well versed in portrait and that I wanted  1/2 my money back (because that felt like the fairest compromise). His response was that "he's not a printer," he "stands by his artwork," and that he's "sorry I didn't like what I asked for." Um, what? So, I contacted Woods (shop owner) to tell him what happened. And while he did give me a little more than  1/2 my money back, he literally couldn't have been more dismissive or given less of a &%$* about my experience.I wonder if Curtis or Woods would have treated a dude this way... The pictures show what I asked for, what I got, and the repaired tattoo done by Rok @ Slave to the Needle in Wallingford. ROK IS AMAZING AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!Also, what's up with the %*&#*@ eyelashes and whiskers on the original tattoo Curtis gave me? Just. Ew. Read Less

I loved Jess and the amazing PNW tree she tattooed on my left rib/side. She was super attentive on the phone and sketched a perfect design by the time I had come into the shop after we chatted for a few minutes. She was really kind, fast, and the place was super clean and really comfortable. Highly recommend Blue Geisha and Jess!! Read Less

Lead us on for weeks. Started emailing Blue Geisha a month ago and finally went in last week to meet someone, told us they would call on Friday to let us know who could do the tattoo and never got a call. So we called on Sunday and they said they'd get back to us for sure by the end of the day. Never got a call back. Was totally blown off after a whole month of communication. Super unprofessional. Read Less

At the age of 34 I finally decided to get my first tattoo. I have a needle phobia which has stopped me in the past, but now that I'm old I'm like fuck it, let's go for it. I wanted a small, simple tattoo for my first, to see how I can handle the situation. I chose Blue Geisha because of all their great reviews and being fairly close to my house. I fell in love with Katie Beth's work (and all the cute pictures of her dog on Instagram). In September she did a Minnie Mouse for me. She did such a good job I went back less than 2 months later for a 2nd tattoo, this time with my sister visiting from out of town. My sister wanted flowers on her arm, and I knew Katie would be perfect. My sister loves her tattoo, and Katie Beth! She is such a sweetheart and the shop is super cute. Will definitely continue to come to Katie Beth in the future (after getting my first tattoo, I discovered I'm just a wimp and it's not actually painful, so now I want lots!). Read Less

Blue Geisha has a great, friendly, non-pretentious staff. I emailed Curtis Stairs 1 day before on a long shot while I was in town from Chicago, he was super willing to squeeze me into a cancellation and got very pumped about my tattoo idea. Best tattoo session I've had, Curtis is an awesome guy with a great sense of humor. I live in Chicago, but will make a point of getting ink from Curtis anytime I go to Seattle. Read Less

Curtis is a literal angel. Was sweet and comfortable to be around the whole time. I wanted a tattoo in the two weeks before I left town and he was super responsive and helpful in getting me in before I moved. Super funny! Did an amazing job on my tattoo and managed to do it perfectly while still working at a quick pace. Highly recommend! Also, although I don't know who was working the front desk she was also super sweet and made me feel at ease from the get-go. Check out blue geisha! Read Less

I just got a tattoo from Caitlin and I'm over the moon with the results!Everything went smoothly, from the consultation to the tattooing process. Caitlin is very kind, professional, and attentive and she will ensure that you absolutely love your design before she puts one drop of ink on you. Regarding the tattoo itself (a little peach with flowers), the lines are clean and the colors are vibrant. And the design is way better than the one I had in my head!Everyone else at the shop seems very friendly as well, a definite plus!This place is a definite recommend, especially if you're looking for fun, colorful tattoos. I will be back! Read Less

Went here for my first tattoo about a month ago, and couldn't be happier. When I called with questions, I was told that Katie Beth would be a good artist for what I wanted. She is AWESOME! I could go on and on about what a great experience this was, but I think the finished product speaks for itself. Will definitely go back for more!! Read Less

Got a tattoo done from Joe, it is one of my favorites by far. Joe was very professional, his art is amazing, & his attention to detail was much appreciated. Love my new tattoo more than words can describe, thanks Joe. Read Less

I was very happy with my experience. the guy i saw was really nice and patient because lets face it im retarded. He did a very thorough but quick job. The location was beautiful shop was clean quality ink and needles i rexomend this place for anyone looking to get tatted!!! Read Less

I had heard good things about Blue Geisha and decided to check it out.  I emailed them my idea, and they suggested a couple of their artists.  After looking at their portfolios, I chose Katie Beth. I showed her two reference pictures during our consultation, and she asked me to describe what I liked from each, which was really helpful.  She also stressed that the final product would be unique to me!The end result looks beautiful, and I couldn't be more happy with my little goldfish.  I think she was quite proud of it too!  I only have one other very small tattoo, and I think she could tell I was having a pretty rough time dealing with the pain but she was very patient with me and made sure to check in so I could take a break if I needed to.   Would 100 percent recommend Blue Geisha and Katie Beth. Read Less

10 stars! My new favorite tattoo shop, with Katie Beth now definitely my go to. Went in to get two old tats touched up and a radical rework of another very faded one. Katie Beth understood exactly what I wanted - truly excellent, couldn't be happier. Any everyone there is so nice! Read Less

I got the chance to be tattooed by Beeker and she went above and beyond to create a beautiful design for me. It came out better than I could have imagined! The design, color, and the lines are perfect. She was so much fun to work with too (loved the nature documentaries and music combos!) Highly recommend her! About the shop in general: Very clean and great vibes! It's a neat converted house and every artist has their own room. Everyone there was friendly. Great place and will definitely be back if I'm in Seattle again. Read Less

I went in for a few new tattoos and the artist was amazing! The realism that he captured is beyond what I expected. Joey showed true passion in his work and my new pieces definitely turn heads. Everyone I see loves them and asks where I got them. I will be back for more work soon! Read Less

I went to Blue Geisha for my first tattoo and was very satisfied. I emailed with some photos and a couple questions and got a quick response. Each time I called they were very helpful. My tattoo artist Bailey was super professional and did a great job on my tattoo! Read Less

Such a dope shop. The vibe is great and most importantly, at the end of the day, the work Curtis did was top-notch. He took the extra time to be sure the tattoo I wanted was the one he would create for me. Then day-of he executes it to perfection. Definitely recommend to anyone! Read Less

Today at work I decided I wanted to get a tattoo. I called at noon to see if I could come in and get few smalls ones. The women told me that Beeker would be available at 2pm. Right when I got there she was ready at 2pm to help me. I went on my lunch break and was worried if I would have enough time for it all. I was in and out in an hour. Beeker is so sweet, kind, nice, open and professional. I felt so comfortable with her from the moment I met her. She did such a beautiful job on the 3 I got and the 1 small touch up. The price on it all was better then I thought. It did not hurt at all. She is seriously is so amazing! I am so happy that I met her because I now have a new tattoo artist! She is a must for your next tattoo. Not only is she amazing but the shop was so clean. Blue Geisha is the place to go!! Read Less

Got my first tattoo here and it was an amazing experience ! Caitlin was so so nice,comforting and attentive. She answered all my questions,super sweet through everything and I was a little late over traffic and she was super understanding ,I just love it here! Plus my tattoo looks amazing so other than being nice the skill and art is top quality TOTALLY WORTH EVERY PENNY Read Less

The front desk girl/scheduler is SO sweet and accommodating. I got injured and had to postpone my tattoo a few times and she was so kind and understanding, even kept my deposit. Joey, the artist, did an amazing job and was able to bring to life my vision for my latest piece. Will definitely be a loyal customer for future art. Read Less

Oh my God. Caitlyn Stairs was AMAZING! She got just as excited about my bunny tattoo as I did, we talked the whole time and she just gave me one of the best experiences I've had. I will 100% be back to her! The whole staff is always super friendly as well. Thank you so muchRead Less

Woods is amazing here at Blue Geisha! I've recently finished my sleeve with him and he was on point with seeing the direction I wanted to go with my remaining work on the sleeve.  So professional and talked everything out really well with me all along the process to make sure we both were on the same page.  Not a super heavy hand but laid in the black so well, healing down time is really minimal with his work.  Awesome guy, great talent and friendly. Read Less

I've read all of the wonderful reviews and thought I have found a perfect place to get my first tattoo done. Unfortunately their customer service was so poor, I was basically rushed out of the door and never had chance to experience their "skills". Read Less

I had my tattoo done by Curtis. Couldn't be happier with my experience!Friendly and professional with steady hands, I would recommend him to anyone who may be nervous about getting their tattoo. This dude is your Dude!Keep it up, Bud! Read Less

I've been getting work done by Curtis here over the past few months and it's been a fun and casual experience, while professional at the same time. Everyone I've ran into who works here has been extremely nice and cool. Thanks Blue Geisha! Read Less

My husband and I just got married and decided to do a couples tattoo that wasn't too obvious, but also not too cheesy... we came up with the idea for a dna double stand helix to demonstrate our connection through science and Roberto REALLY helped us bring the artistry out in the design. We LOVE it and it was so quick and (nearly) painless. I would definitely come back for work again in the future. Thanks to everyone at Blue Geisha from the tattoo work to the customer service! You guys are great! Read Less

I was looking to get my first tattoo and I had heard a lot of good things about Blue Geisha, so after checking out the artists' styles and finding one I liked for the design I wanted, I set up a consult with Joey. I appreciated his confidence when we spoke about the artwork ideas and set up an appointment a couple weeks out to get the ink done. On the day of the tattoo I was a little nervous, of course, but Joey was very accommodating and  I felt comfortable with him so it was easy to chill when we got started on the piece. He checked in with me many times to make sure I was okay since I'd opted to do the whole piece in one session. I'd gone with a fairly large design with a Japanese maple branch on my shoulder and the upper half of my arm, so it took about four hours. The end result was absolutely beautiful and I am so happy with the result which was worth every second. I am also grateful to Joey for giving me such a wonderful first experience and will definitely be back if I decide to get more ink done!I cannot recommend Joey and Blue Geisha enough. The staff there is also really friendly and responsive. Great vibe, great people and amazing talent. Read Less

If you are looking for quality work and a great atmosphere you need to come out to Blue Geisha Tattoo. It's tough finding a good tattoo artist but this shop made it easy. Come talk to Josh he's got mad skills and takes his time with each piece so it comes out just like you imagined it. Read Less

Absolutely loved my experience at Blue Geisha.I absolutely adored my artist in Minneapolis and it was hard to build myself up to seek one out here in Seattle despite living here for quite a few years now.I had originally been set to get my tattoo at another shop (a friend suggested a specific artist) but the artist forgot to draw up my design for the appointment. While I was annoyed at that situation, I think it was meant to be...I ended up at Blue Geisha and felt the difference the moment I walked in. Bailey (I think that's your name, and I'm sorry if it was someone else) greeted me, and I showed her a tattoo I already had. I asked her if anyone had a similar style, and she immediately said "That is a Caitlin tattoo."She's quite booked out due to only working a few days a week, but she was definitely worth the wait! She's one of the sweetest people I've met in a long time... Very personable and talkative, and she did a fantastic job on my tattoo. She even emailed me afterwards to say how happy she was to meet/tattoo me. That's just a great personal touch.I love her style, and I hope to keep her as my artist for as long as we occupy the same city! Read Less

One day I woke up and decided i was going to get my nose pierced. This was the only place in west Seattle that was open that day and I always drove past it so I was really curious to go in! They took me in as a walk in for a piercing and at first it was confusing because I didn't know where I was going since piercings were down stairs. My piercer was so awesome I wish I remembered her name, but she was super understanding since I was nervous and made me laugh to relax myself. She made it painless and fun, would definitely come here again for another piercing or tattoo! Read Less

So impressed! Bailey and Roberto hit it out of the park for our group of six. With an exchange of a couple of emails, the Blue Geisha team was super organized and professional. This was our first time to Seattle and Blue Geisha is just one of the reasons we'll be back. Highly recommend this wicked cool shop. Bailey - Just FYI, I've been binge watching The Office since we saw you. Thanks for a great time! Read Less

Called and asked if they could take a couple walk ins for a really small simple tattoo. They were booked but fit us in. Walked in and were greeted by smiles! What? A friendly front desk at a tattoo parlor? Pleasantly surprised. Our artist Bailey showed up and was super nice. We wanted pretty basic bitch stuff and a lot of artists let you know with their attitude that they aren't feeling it. There was none of that here. We spent an hour or so with Bailey and it felt like just hanging out with a friend. Super clean, a really friendly down to earth vibe and lots of smiling faces. Their sign outside reads, "Fancy but not too fancy" and that's just my style! Thank you Bailey for the awesome experience. Read Less

This place is awesome, the people are so nice, they play great music, they have a lobby with movies going, and the work they do is just fantastic. I've been to a few different shops for tattoos before but this is by far the best experience I've ever had. I just got done with my appointment with Katie Beth and I'm so happy with the result. Her line work was perfect, she was super nice and I had a great time. We even watched princess bride while she worked. I'm going back in 3 weeks for shading and maybe some color. Read Less

10 stars for Curtis!My previous tattoos were done by complete jerks. So I sought a female artist and found Caitlin... loved her work and her reviews raved about how sweet she is.  She was booked way out and recommended her husband Curtis; she assured me of his kindness and talent (his reviews read the same).  So, I checked out his portfolio and went for it.I was tattooed yesterday and couldn't be more pleased.Curtis is an awesome, interesting, and welcoming guy. He is a talented artist. His methods were clean and efficient.  He had a killer soundtrack and put on Bob Ross for my wife and I to watch while I got inked (yay!).  We both left conversing about how great the experience was...Indeed, it was my first wonderful tattoo experience.  If I get another tattoo Curtis is my guy... Heck it was so great that it's dangerous... tempted to head right back! Read Less

Decided to get tattoos with my friend while visiting Seattle, and Blue Geisha came recommended. Beeker was our tattoo artist and she did an amazing job. Not only am I absolutely in love with my tattoo but she made the experience excellent as well. Highly recommend. Read Less

LOVED my experience here. A friend and I came in to get a tattoo from Katie Beth, who came up with some original art for us. Her drawings were EXACTLY what we wanted; we could tell she did some extensive research. The shop was very clean and professional, and the vibe was welcoming and relaxing. The price was right, scheduling was convenient, I can't praise Katie Beth enough for a wonderful experience. (Also got to meet Beeker and chat and get to know her a little bit, too, which was lovely--she kept us company for a little while and it was a delight to make her acquaintance.)Can't wait to come back for some color and shading, and for upcoming projects! Keep up the good work, lads and lasses! :-) Read Less

First and foremost, Joey is an amazingly talented artist and is very courteous and willing to help the customer feel relaxed. Blue Geisha provides fantastic artwork and I could not be happier with my experience: scheduling and pricing was made very easy and clear, aftercare is clearly outlined for newbies, and the whole staff are chill people. I told Joey a rough idea of what I wanted and he really made it come alive more than I expected. I was expecting a normal tattoo, but Joey's masterful strokes made my Chinese symbols look truly just like brush strokes. Again, I couldn't be more pleased with the Blue Geisha crew, and I highly recommend them (especially Joey) to anyone looking to get some good art done! Read Less