Family-run ink & piercings

Slangin Dat Ink drawn free by hand.

Ink & piercings in the 7th Ward 2112 N Galvez St

Sal's freehand lettering, Mama Kim's piercings and tooth gems, and a chair where strangers get treated like family. Walk in, or send your idea and we'll line it up.

4.8 across 183 Google reviews

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Freehand
letteringSal's specialty

Hand-lettered script tattoo reading 'Loyal' on a forearm, warm tones

Lettering & script, freehand (representative of the craft)

The Shop

A neighborhood chair where you get treated like family.

This is a 7th Ward shop, not a chain. Sal and Mama Kim run it together on N Galvez, and the people who walk in keep walking back. No judgment, no rush, no figuring it all out before you get here. Bring the idea, we'll handle the rest.

"They truly serve New Orleanian people and love their neighborhood."
— Art by RPM, Google review

Family-run 7th Ward, N Galvez Judgment-free chair Walk-ins welcome

Tattoo artist working at a warm, character-filled station in a neighborhood shop

A relaxed artist gloving up in a bright, welcoming studio

Inside the shop: framed artwork, plants and a tattoo station

What we do

Two chairs, one family, a whole lot of range.

Sal runs the machine; Mama Kim handles the needle, the gems and the glow-up. Everything below happens under one roof at 2112 N Galvez.

Bold vertical lettering tattoo reading 'Freedom' down an upper arm

Sal Rodz · the machine

Custom tattoos & freehand lettering

Script, names, quotes and custom pieces drawn straight onto the skin. A visiting NY artist called Sal "amazing at freehand lettering" for a reason. Bring a word, a phrase, or a half-formed idea.

Piercings

Lobes, helix, daith, nostril, septum and more, done patient and walked-through start to finish by Mama Kim.

Tooth gems

A little sparkle that stays put. Reviewers say Kim's gems "lasted longer than other techs I've been to."

Teeth whitening & hair removal

The shop now offers whitening and hair removal too. Ask Kim what fits when you come in.

Pieces are custom-priced. Call or send your idea for a quote and a time that works.

The Work

Lettering, line work and a little chrome.

A look at the kind of work that fills the chairs, from freehand script to fresh piercings.

Vertical bold 'Freedom' lettering tattoo on an upper arm — LetteringBold vertical script, upper arm

Artist hand-lettering custom script with a brush pen on paper — LetteringDrawn by hand, the design stage

Multiple ear piercings with hoops in warm light — PiercingHelix, daith & lobe hoops

A tattoo artist working with a machine, focused mid-session — TattooMachine in hand, mid-session

Multi-line custom quote lettering tattoo on a forearm — LetteringMulti-line custom quote, forearm

Close-up of ear piercings with an emerald stud — PiercingHelix & lobe, emerald stud

An artist tattooing a fine-line design — TattooFine-line work in progress

Blackletter hand-lettering practice on kraft paper — LetteringBlackletter, drawn by hand

A heart ear-cuff with hoop piercings — PiercingEar cuff & hoops

Close-up of a tattoo machine laying down line work — TattooLine work, up close

Knuckle lettering tattoo across two fists — LetteringKnuckle lettering

A clean single lobe piercing with a stud — PiercingClean lobe, single stud

Photos are representative of the styles offered, not necessarily this shop's own work.

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Meet the family

The two hands behind the chair.

Slangin Dat Ink is a husband-and-wife operation. One does the lettering, one does the rest, and between them they do it all.

A tattoo artist focused mid-session, representative portrait

Owner · Tattoo artist

Sal Rodz

freehand lettering

Originally out of Houston, now planted in New Orleans, Sal has spent 20+ years behind the machine. Reviewers call him "a clean, experienced artist" who's "amazing at freehand lettering" and quick "for such high-quality work."

Custom design Script & lettering Cover-ups

Piercer · Tooth gems

Mama Kim

a one-of-a-kind who does it all

Kim is the patient one who "walks you through the whole process." Piercings, tooth gems, whitening and hair removal all run through her chair, with the kind of care reviewers go out of their way to name.

Piercings Tooth gems Whitening

From the neighborhood

183 reviews. A 4.8 the block earned.

Real words, straight from Google. The kind of trust that comes from people who keep coming back.

I've been tattooing at Slangin Dat Ink for some years because the vibe is amazing. Sal is an awesome dude and Kim is a one of a kind woman who does it all. They truly serve New Orleanian people and love their neighborhood. Sal is a clean, experienced artist who is amazing at freehand lettering and Kim has done tooth gems on me that have lasted longer than other techs I've been to. Proud to consider them my people.

Lettering · Tooth gems · Family

Art by RPM7 months ago

Great experience and even better artwork. Got a tat with my sister and loved it so much we went back a week later for more. Sal is an amazing artist! Quicker than you would expect for such high quality work. You got some loyal customers out of us!

Loyalty

Alex Clement2 months ago

I came in for a piercing and Kimberly was an angel and exceptional; she went above and beyond. Not only was she patient, she walked me through the whole process and explained everything before and after. Highly recommend anyone to come see her for your piercing needs!

Piercing

Bryan Ibáñez Uribe3 months ago

Service was absolutely AMAZING!! I got the most beautiful tattoo done and I was told it looks better than the original design. I wanna thank Sal for giving me a comfortable and authentic experience. 1000/10 will be coming back!!

Custom design

Key Bill6 months ago

Service is amazing. Everyone is very welcoming and Sal does a great job at making you feel comfortable while tatting some incredible art. Definitely recommend this shop!

Welcoming

Sarah2 months ago

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How it works

Walk in, or book your chair.

Most custom work starts with a quick conversation about the idea. Tell us what you want, we'll talk it through, and we'll set a time. Walk-ins are always welcome too.

Tell us the ideaA word, a phrase, a reference, or "I'm not sure yet." That's fine.
We talk it throughSal or Kim will shape it with you and quote the piece.
Pick a time, or walk inBook ahead on Vagaro, or just stop by the 7th Ward shop.

Book on Vagaro Call (504) 357-9747

Find us

2112 N Galvez St, in the 7th Ward.

Hours & contact

Monday – SundayWalk in or by appointment

Hours shift day to day, so it's always best to call ahead and confirm someone's in the chair before you come by.

2112 N Galvez St, Unit B
New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 357-9747

Slangindatink3@gmail.com

Tell us your idea

Got a word, a piece, or a half-formed idea?

Send it over and we'll shape it with you. Lettering, custom tattoos, piercings, tooth gems, whatever you're after, this gets it to the right hands.

No idea is too rough. Even a single word is a great start.
First time? You'll be walked through every step, no rush.
Every piece is custom-priced, quoted once we hear what you want.

Prefer to talk it out now? Call (504) 357-9747

All in one place

Call, message, or find us.

Every way to reach the shop, ready to tap or to forward to a friend who needs a chair.