Ikigai Tattoo and Body Piercing

I had a great experience here! The piercing was basically painless I got both cartilage helix’s done. Had great jewelry selection and my piercer Phil was great!

Nicki did a great tattoo super fast! Good clean line work. Highly recommend!

This place is fantastic. They beam integrity and take the time to educate you on the right piercings for your body. I felt so cared for and I will 100% return again and again. So happy I found them in Santa Fe!

Could not ask for a better piercing experience! Phil is so personable and does such a good job of making you feel comfortable and calm throughout. Such a cute, clean, and welcoming location, too!

I wanted to get my ears re-pierced and was looking for a place with a good reputation. I kept reading great reviews about someone named Phil, but discovered he was not listed at the location that had many positive reviews. However, I then found Ikigai and realized that this was the same Phil. He and his wife have opened their own business, so I went over. Phil couldn’t have been nicer or more thoughtful or professional. Everything was clean and hygienic and, best of all, it was virtually painless and very fairly priced. I don’t have other piercings, but if I did, I wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Very positive experience with really nice people!

I came here to get a septum piercing a few days ago, and everything was really great. Phil was awesome and so patient when I was asking a million questions. He was very professional, and the shop was really nice. I definitely recommend Ikigai!

I recently lost my 24 year old niece unexpectedly. Which I have not taken lightly. My family and I live in a small town in East Texas and drove to Santa Fe to pick up our daughter. On the way it was decided that I would get a tattoo in memory of my niece. I was originally going to go to another tattoo shop but they unfortunately were not sure if they could fit me in as I was only in town for one day. The only reason I was going to a different shop is because the shop I originally wanted is closed on Sundays and Mondays where Phil previously worked. She sent me to Nikki to see if she could take care of me. Now, not living in Santa Fe for over four years many things have changed. We pulled into the parking lot and I saw Phil’s truck. I was confused. We walked in to see Phil behind the counter. Phil has always been my tattoo piercing specialist. Nikki asked what I needed, me being the mess that I am cried as I explained what happened and why I was there. Nikki quickly comforted me and assured me that she would make sure I was taken care of. With me sitting there in tears she drew out what would be my tattoo that my niece had picked out. She is so loving, compassionate, and understanding. She literally cried with me a couple of times through out the whole process. She is incredibly gentle. Explained the whole process and everything that she was doing. The environment is very welcoming and immaculately clean. We have already started to plan on other trips back to Ikigai for more work from this wonderful family. Nikki’s artistic skills are phenomenal and her ability to quickly adapt to anything Is so great to see. We can’t wait to go back and get more.

I had wanted a piercing for years and this was the best place to get it, it is a very clean place, everyone is super friendly and it did not hurt almost at all. I highly recommend it

I’m from New York and this piercing place became one of the reasons to come back to Santa Fe. Phil was so patient, fun, and open to creative collaboration. You could tell he loves what he does and is so focused on your happiness with the outcome. Probably spent 2 hours there and love love the piercings/earrings I got.

This place is amazing! They where so gentle! I would definitely recommend. My mother got her lip pierced today and she is in love! She said “I could tell they are a pro because he was so gentle and it barely even hurt” this will be an unforgettable experience!