Pinky Swear Tattoo

I worked with Kelsey to finished a design on my thigh. Kelsey was awesome, knowledgeable and did amazing work! I love my tattoo and can’t wait to show it off once it heals. Also, the entire studio was a vibe. Clean, welcoming and felt safe. Big plus!

I absolutely loved my experience with Kelsey. I was able to get two pieces done with her to add to my collection of work done on my arm. While I did not get my work done at the shop, I can still speak highly of the pinky swear crew at the Raleigh tattoo convention. Prior to attending the convention Kelsey talked to me about what I wanted out of my tattoo experience and if my reference photos were exactly what I wanted or if there were other details to be added. When I wanted alterations to the photos, she gladly made the photos. During the tattoo she made me feel comfortable keeping small talk and answering any questions I had about what she was doing. She was also very carful with my skin sensitivities and made sure that no allergens were used. Overall I am very happy with the results and would recommend Kelsey to anyone looking to get any work done.

I had a great experience with the artists at Pinky Swear, especially Kelsey Lynn! She was quick to communicate with me and work with me on design changes. She has a super fine touch and for this piece being in my inner arm- very minimal pain, my nose piercings hurt worse!! In the photos i have a stencil design she initially drew for me, and then there is the bright and airy tattoo shop, along with stencil and then immediately when i got home. Yall go see these peeps!! Great price as well for the quality of workmanship. I have already booked another tattoo with them before I left my appointment 😆

We had an amazing experience at Pinky Swear Tattoos in downtown Raleigh. My partner and I ended up coming here after a really disappointing experience at another shop, and this completely turned things around for us. From the moment we walked in, Apryl was incredibly welcoming and kind. It’s a women-owned studio and the atmosphere was friendly, professional, and genuinely comfortable. She was kind enough to squeeze us in after hearing about our situation, and the artist immediately understood the style we were going for. Within a short time she designed exactly what we had been trying to get elsewhere. She listened to our inspiration and turned it into a beautiful custom design that was even better than what we imagined. The final tattoos are absolutely gorgeous. The linework is clean, the design is perfect, and the whole experience felt thoughtful and collaborative. These tattoos were really meaningful to us because we got them to celebrate our marriage, and Pinky Swear made the experience feel just as special as it should have been. If you’re looking for a tattoo shop in Raleigh, NC that truly listens to clients and creates beautiful custom work, I can’t recommend Pinky Swear Tattoos enough. We will absolutely be coming back.

I had an amazing experience with Kelsey Lynn (tinyghosttattoos) at Pinky Swear Tattoo in Raleigh. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, thoughtful, and talented. She didn’t just give me a tattoo — she created a meaningful piece of art that I will truly cherish forever. Kelsey took the time to understand what the tattoo meant to me and translated that into something even more beautiful than I imagined. I felt completely comfortable and confident in her care. I will absolutely be returning to her for future work and will be recommending her to everyone I know.