We have so much to be thankful for! Please welcome Gabriel O'Brien and Valentina to the family.

Gabriel will be in Tuesday through Saturday 1-6. Valentina will be in Tues-Wed-Thurs 4-6, Friday 2-6, and Saturday from 12-6.
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Check out his work at ink.well_tattoo
Check out her artwork at Valentn_g.
Our mission is to Clarify your ideas, Design your tattoo and Create your next work of art! 

Sin on Skin Tattoos is a long-standing, AWARD winning, highly rated tattoo studio.  Operating in the heart of downtown Halifax since 1998.

Prior to Sin on Skin, we had been known as Skintastic Tattoo Studio. One of the oldest and the highest rated studios in Halifax. It was the first and only tattoo studio to ever be certified (inspected) as well as recommended by the Board of Health in Nova Scotia. 
" This has been the standard since the very beginning."
At that time and in the present, we hold our standards higher; ensuring we provide a safe experience at the studio.  We are also one of the few studios that have fully private and air-conditioned rooms for our clients. Outstanding customer service and artwork will make this a tattoo experience to remember and keep you coming back for more.

All artists in the studio have  "Blood-borne Pathogen & HIV Certification" (Universal Precautions Training), COVID precautions training and certification, and  a full understanding of the necessary safeguards for cross contamination prevention.

All tattoos are done by fully trained & experienced independent artists, producing top quality work.  Some of our artist's now offer "Vegan-Friendly" and "Gluten Free" ink choices for our clients. We ensure all clients receive a friendly, relaxed, professional experience, in a safe and sterile environment.  We use only the best equipment and inks to create our artwork.

Keeping our clients happy, has been our secret to a long success in this industry.  It's also allowed us to form strong connections to our clientele and their families over the years; giving them full trust in our abilities, sterilization process, quality of equipment, and artwork.  

"A Cheap Tattoo isn't Good  ~
A Good Tattoo isn't Cheap"

Gift Certificates Available

We will be accepting online payments to ensure everyone who wants to get a gift certificate can get one easily. We can mail them out, so you never have to leave your home or leave them at the studio for pick up.

We have:
  • ATM on site for convenience.
  • Gift Certificates Available
  • Private / Air Conditioned Rooms
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Certification
  • FREE Consultations
  • Free Wi-Fi for our client​​
Recent Awards:​
  • 2024 Winner - The Best Halifax​
  • 2024 WINNER of the Quality Business Award - Best Tattoo Shop Halifax
  • 2024 Community Votes ~ Gold winner​
  • 2024 ~ Rated as top 3 studios in Halifax by "Three Best Rated"
  • 2023 - Best Pros in Town Award 
  • 2023 - Rated as top 3 tattoo studios to see in Halifax by "Three Best Rated"
  • 2023 Winner of the Best Canadian Business Award from The Canadian Business Review Board - CBRB.
  • 2022 Winner of the Best Canadian Business Award from The Canadian Business Review Board - CBRB.
  • 2022~Rated as top 3 tattoo studios to see in Halifax by "Three Best Rated" since December 2016.
  • 2021 Community Votes - Bronze winner
  • 2021 Winner of the Best Canadian Business Award from the Canadian Business review Board
  • 2020 Community Votes - Bronze winner
  • 2020 Canadian Business Awards Winner -Best Tattoo Studio Nova Scotia - voted by CV magazine.
  • December 2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021 received Three Best Rated "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE" Certificate
  • 2019 ~NS Body Art Facility Permit. 
  • 2017 Best Tattoo Parlors to see in Canada by Flare Magazine.
  • 2017  Book Local Community Choice Award" from Yocale.
  • 2016 Chosen twice for the "NARCITY" top 13 best tattoo artists you MUST Follow on INSTAGRAM.
We offer free consultations for all clients to go over your ideas or questions! 

Studio Opportunities


At Sin on Skin, we're always looking for another experienced artist to join and complete our busy team.  If you're that artist, and want to find a well established studio with a large client base that will help you grow, stop by and speak to us anytime. If you're too far away to stop by, please feel free to email off your resume and portfolio for consideration.

 Studio Hours:

Monday 
12:00 pm-6:00 pm - Only open for pre-booked clients        
Tuesday           
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Wednesday     
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Thursday         
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Friday              
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Saturday         
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sunday  ~ CLOSED 

In the Community....

We've built a strong connection & presence within our community;  becoming involved with events, auctions, schools, government and local businesses.  Our biggest event is our work with the local Sheriffs for  "Justice Scores for Wishes" and "Pitches for Wishes".  These events raise money for local "Make a Wish" children in need, held twice annually. We were also lucky enough to come on board when they did their "Justice for the Cure" (breast cancer) events, all together we helped these events to raise over $107,000.00 and sent many more children to live their dreams then we ever could have hoped for.  Since 2011 we've been able to help struggling local families during the Christmas season. Whether it be from the loss of a job or loved one, illness, or just hard times,  we let our families know that through our #HalifaxHasAHeart Christmas Campaign.
By taking some of the stress of Christmas off their shoulders, it allows them to concentrate on what's most important for them. We take donations of food, money, gift cards, clothing, toys, as well as personal and household items. All items go to local families in need. We also put up a BIG thank you to all who help us each year on our social media and our website.