DRIVEN BY INK
SWEET NEEDLES TATTOO STARTED IN 2019 IN DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY WITH A SMALL GROUP OF TATTOOERS THAT HAS EXPANDED OVER THE YEARS AND BLOSSOMED INTO WHAT HAS NOW BECOME A UNIQUE, DIVERSE GROUP OF TATTOOERS THAT VARY FROM OLDER GENERATION ARTISTS TO A NEW AND UPCOMING GROUP OF INSPIRING ARTISTS AS WELL. TOGETHER, WE HAVE A VARIETY OF STYLES, VARYING FROM AMERICANA TRADITIONAL STYLE TO JAPANESE TATTOOING, AS WELL AS FINE LINE TO BOLD TATTOOS AS WELL. WE CAN BE FOUND IN DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.
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Our Mission & FAQs
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Online: Use our contact form to request an appointment and specify the artist you’d like to work with. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Phone: Call the shop at (385)528-2491 to speak with us directly and book your appointment.
Walk-In: Feel free to stop by the shop! Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend calling ahead to check availability.
Deposit: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to book an appointment. This deposit goes toward the total cost of your service.
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Remove the bandage after 2-3 hours of being tattooed. If it feels comfortable and secure, you may leave it on overnight.
After removing the bandage, wash the tattoo immediately with warm water and anti-bacterial soap using clean hands only. Do not use washcloths, bath towels, sponges, or loofahs on a fresh tattoo.
How to Wash a Fresh Tattoo:
Carefully remove the bandage and tape.
Make a lather in your hand with soap and warm water.
Gently clean the tattoo using a circular motion until all ointment, blood, and lymphatic fluid are removed.
Rinse the tattoo and wash once again, gently, until the skin is clean.
Wash your tattoo twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening.
Wear loose, breathable cotton clothing over the fresh tattoo.
Moisturizing & Healing:
Apply a thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment (such as A&D) 3-5 times a day when the tattoo looks dry or feels tight.
Always wash your hands before applying ointment.
Once your tattoo has completely healed, switch to a non-scented lotion such as Aquaphor or Lubriderm, applying 5-6 times daily as needed.
What to Avoid During Healing:
No swimming pools, hot tubs, or chlorinated water for 3 weeks.
Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds for 3 weeks.
Do not scratch or pick at your tattoo—let scabs fall off naturally.
Healing Time:
Your tattoo will start to flake after a few days.
Full healing typically takes 7-10 days, but this may vary.
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A 24-hour notice is required to reschedule or cancel an appointment.
No-shows will lose their deposit and may be required to pay a new deposit to book again.
To reschedule, contact us as soon as possible to find a new available time.
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We are dedicated to providing a service of quality tattooing to the public. Together we have a wide variety of styles combined between a group of likeminded individuals with unique styles.