Locket Tattoo is a woman-owned tattoo shop in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in custom tattoos, tattoo cover-ups, realism, portraits, black and gray tattoos, color realism, surrealism, nature tattoos, and anime and video game tattoos.

Located in Phoenix, Locket Tattoo Shop is redefining what a tattoo shop can feel like. We believe getting tattooed should be more than simply walking into a dark, intimidating studio, getting inked, and walking out.

Locket Tattoo Shop is warm, welcoming, creative, professional, and fun!

A tattoo experience designed to make you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.

Our studio is filled with thoughtful details, fun photo spots, complimentary candy & snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes us feel less like a traditional tattoo shop and more like a place you actually want to spend time.

Meet Misty Locket

Locket Tattoo is owned and operated by Misty Locket, a Phoenix tattoo artist with almost 20 years of tattooing experience.

Misty is the best tattoo cover-up artist in the area. She also specializes in:

• Black and gray realism
• Color realism
• Portrait tattoos
• Surrealism
• Nature tattoos
• Large-scale tattoos

Misty approaches tattooing as much more than permanent body art.

"A tattoo is an exchange of energy, ideas, trust, and creativity between the artist and the client. The tattoo itself becomes part of your story, but so does the experience of creating it."

That philosophy influences every step of Misty's process.

Custom Tattoos Designed to Age Beautifully

At Locket Tattoo, we believe a great tattoo needs to look good not only when it's fresh, but years down the road. That means taking the time to thoughtfully consider the design, placement, size, composition, contrast, color, and structure of every tattoo.

Misty believes in honest conversations with clients about what will create the strongest tattoo possible. Sometimes that means adjusting an original idea, changing the placement, increasing the scale, or reworking a design so that it has the best opportunity to age beautifully.

Our goal isn't simply to give you the tattoo you asked for.

Our goal is to help you create a tattoo you'll still love years from now.

Best Tattoo Cover-ups in Phoenix, Arizona

Cover-ups are one of the services we're especially passionate about. Covering an existing tattoo requires more than simply placing a new image over an old one. The artist needs to understand the existing tattoo, its placement, darkness, shape, and how the new design can work with the existing ink.

Misty takes a thoughtful, artistic approach to cover-ups, creating custom designs that work with the body and give unwanted or outdated tattoos a new life. Her expertise means there are unlimited possibilities when it comes to your cover-up. You don't have to worry about compromising on what you ultimately want. 

If you've been searching for the best tattoo coverup in Phoenix, AZ, we'd love to talk through your options and create a plan that makes sense for your skin, your existing tattoo, and your goals.

Home of Tenku Tattoo

Locket Tattoo is also home to Samm Taylor of Tenku Tattoo, a Phoenix tattoo artist specializing in:

• Anime tattoos
• Video game tattoos
• Pop culture tattoos
• Small or large-scale custom tattoos

Since 2016, Samm has been creating highly detailed, vibrant tattoos inspired by the characters, games, stories, and fandoms her clients love. Her work transforms favorite anime and video game characters into personalized pieces of art designed specifically for each client.

Samm's artistic work extends beyond tattooing into custom paintings and sculptures, bringing her unique creative style into multiple forms of art. She's also loved by her clients for her warm and welcoming personality. We're proud to have Tenku Tattoo at our shop.

We're cute and friendly here!

We exist because we wanted to change the reputation of tattoo shops.

Tattoo shops can be friendly.
Tattoo shops can be beautiful.
Tattoo shops can be professional.
Tattoo shops can be fun.

And getting tattooed can be an amazing experience.

From the first consultation to the moment you see your finished tattoo, our goal is to make you feel heard, comfortable, and excited about the process. There's something incredibly special about creating art all day on people's bodies. Every tattoo becomes a passion project, and every client brings their own story, ideas, and energy into the studio.

That's what makes tattooing so meaningful to us.

We're proud to be known as the cutest tattoo shop in Phoenix, Arizona.

Our reputation and reviews speak for themselves...

exceptional tattoo artistry

thoughtful custom designs

best tattoo cover-ups

experienced artists

an unforgettable experience

Whether you're getting your first tattoo, adding to an existing collection, covering up an old tattoo, or finally bringing a tattoo idea you've had for years to life, Locket Tattoo Shop is here to make the experience something you'll remember.

Come for the tattoo. Stay for the experience. Leave with art you'll love forever.

♥️ Locket Tattoo

Phoenix, Arizona
Custom Tattoos • Tattoo Coverups • Realism • Portraits • Black & Gray • Color • Surrealism • Nature • Anime • Video Game Tattoos