Tattooing is one of the most popular ways to bring home a permanent souvenir from Las Vegas. Some visitors want a small matching tattoo with friends, some want a quick flash tattoo, and others want custom work from an experienced artist.
Koolsville Tattoo is one of the best-known tattoo shops in Las Vegas because of its famous budget tattoos. The shop brands itself as the home of the $10 tattoo, and it continues to promote $10 and $20 tattoo designs, piercings, walk-ins and custom ink.
The most important update is that Koolsville is no longer just a four-location tattoo shop. Current public listings and official search results point to a much larger Las Vegas footprint, with multiple Koolsville and Sacred Heart locations around Downtown, Las Vegas Boulevard, Charleston, Sahara and other parts of the valley.
Here is the updated guide to Koolsville Tattoo Las Vegas, including locations, hours, $10 tattoos, piercings, tooth gems, henna-style body art, walk-in rules and what to know before you go.
Koolsville Tattoo Las Vegas
Koolsville Tattoo has become one of the most recognizable Las Vegas tattoo brands for visitors who want a quick, affordable tattoo.
The shop is especially famous for its flash boards, where customers can choose from simple small tattoo designs at lower prices. The $10 tattoo is the classic draw, but Koolsville also promotes $20 tattoos and other affordable designs.
That does not mean every tattoo costs $10. Custom tattoos, larger pieces, more detailed designs, color work and specialty work cost more. The $10 and $20 tattoos are usually small flash designs from selected boards.
Koolsville is best for:
- Small Las Vegas souvenir tattoos
- Matching tattoos with friends, couples or groups
- Budget flash tattoos
- Walk-in tattoos
- Simple piercings
- Tooth gems
- Tourists who want a quick tattoo experience
If you want a large custom sleeve, portrait, full-color realism piece or highly detailed custom artwork, you should book a consultation and choose your artist carefully. A quick flash tattoo and a major custom tattoo are very different experiences.
Locations, Hours and Contact Information
The older version of this article listed four Koolsville locations. Koolsville has since expanded, and current official/public listings now refer to multiple Las Vegas locations.
Some of the key Koolsville / Sacred Heart locations currently associated with the brand include:
- 1223 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89102
- 806 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- 1232 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- 1501 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- 1942 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- 2525 N Las Vegas Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
- 3882 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
- 6 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Because the brand has multiple locations and hours can vary by shop, check Koolsville’s current location page, Google listing or social media before heading over.
Current public snippets still show many central locations using hours similar to:
- Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm
- Friday-Saturday: 11am-11pm
- Sunday: 1pm-7pm
However, some current Koolsville pages and social listings show other schedules, including 11am-8pm or 11am-11pm depending on location. Do not assume every location keeps the same hours.
Koolsville is strongly walk-in focused. Current social bios and posts emphasize walk-ins, cash-only specials and multiple locations. If you want one of the famous $10 or $20 tattoos, expect a walk-in system and possible lines, especially on weekends, holidays and evenings.
For larger custom work, call or contact the shop before going so you can confirm the best location, artist availability and whether an appointment is needed.
Tattoos at Koolsville Tattoo Las Vegas
Koolsville offers flash tattoos, small souvenir tattoos, custom tattoos and a large range of designs.
The older article said Koolsville had more than 5,000 tattoo designs and 15 tattoo artists. The brand has grown since then, so those exact numbers should not be treated as current. What matters for readers is that Koolsville still has a large flash selection and multiple artists across its locations.
The shop promotes:
- $10 tattoo designs
- $20 tattoo designs
- Flash tattoos
- Custom tattoos
- Black and gray tattoos
- Color tattoos
- Traditional-style tattoos
- Fine-line and small tattoos
- Group and matching tattoos
For visitors, the appeal is usually speed, price and the “Vegas souvenir” factor. A small tattoo from the flash board can be a fun memory of the trip.
For bigger work, ask about the artist’s portfolio, pricing, deposit rules, expected time, aftercare and whether the artist is the right fit for your style.
Sacred Heart Tattoo
Sacred Heart Tattoo is part of the Koolsville family and is commonly associated with the 1232 S Las Vegas Boulevard location.
Current official search results list Sacred Heart at:
- Address: 1232 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- Phone: 702-477-0757
- Typical hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 1pm-7pm
Sacred Heart is a good location to check if you want Koolsville’s affordable tattoo style, piercings or a lower-wait location on Las Vegas Boulevard.
As with all tattoo shops, availability can change by day. Call or check current social media before making a special trip.
Face Tattoos
Face tattoos are much more visible and permanent than tattoos on arms, legs, shoulders or the torso.
Koolsville and other Las Vegas tattoo shops may be able to do face tattoos depending on artist availability, design, placement and shop policy. However, a face tattoo is not a casual decision.
Before getting one, think carefully about:
- Workplace rules and future job options
- How visible the tattoo will be every day
- Whether the design will still feel right years later
- Healing and aftercare on exposed skin
- How difficult or expensive removal may be
If you are visiting Las Vegas and want a spontaneous tattoo, choose a small design in an easier-to-cover location unless you are absolutely sure about visible face or neck placement.
Piercing at Koolsville Tattoo
Koolsville also offers body piercing services.
Current Koolsville social listings promote affordable piercings, with some recent posts describing piercings as $20 and under, excluding certain specialty or intimate piercings. Because piercing prices and availability can vary by location and piercer, confirm the current price list before you go.
Common piercing categories may include:
- Ear piercings
- Nose piercings
- Septum piercings
- Lip piercings
- Eyebrow piercings
- Navel piercings
- Jewelry changes
A piercing should still be treated as a body procedure, even when the price is low. Ask about jewelry quality, sterilization, placement, healing time and aftercare instructions before the piercing begins.
Avoid swimming, touching the piercing with unwashed hands or changing jewelry too early unless your piercer says it is safe.
Pricing: $10 and $20 Tattoos at Koolsville Tattoo
Koolsville is famous for its $10 tattoo, and current official and social listings still promote $10 and $20 tattoo designs.
The key thing to understand is that the $10 price usually applies to selected small flash designs. It is not a universal price for every tattoo in the shop.
Expect pricing to depend on:
- Whether you choose from the $10 or $20 board
- Size
- Placement
- Color vs. black ink
- Detail level
- Custom drawing time
- Artist availability
- Whether the design needs changes
The $10 tattoo can be a fun, affordable Vegas souvenir. But if you want a custom piece, a detailed design or a larger tattoo, expect to pay more.
Also remember to budget for a tip. Even if the tattoo itself is inexpensive, tipping your tattoo artist is customary.
Tooth Gems at Koolsville Tattoo
Tooth gems are another service connected to Koolsville’s broader body-art offerings.
A tooth gem is a small decorative jewel bonded to the surface of a tooth. It is not a tattoo and does not involve piercing the tooth, but it still involves dental-surface bonding and should be done carefully.
Current booking-style listings for Koolsville-related tooth gem services show options such as single tooth gems, multiple gems, gold gems and more elaborate designs, with pricing depending on the material and design.
If you are interested in a tooth gem, ask:
- What material is used
- How long it usually lasts
- How it is removed
- Whether it can affect enamel or dental work
- How to eat and brush after the appointment
If you have braces, veneers, crowns or dental sensitivity, ask a dentist or the tooth-gem provider before booking.
Henna at Koolsville Tattoo
Henna is a temporary form of body art traditionally associated with cultures in South Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. It is a good option if you want body art without a permanent tattoo.
The older article described henna as one of Koolsville’s offerings. Because Koolsville’s current public pages focus more heavily on tattoos, $10/$20 flash, piercings and tooth gems, check directly with the shop before going specifically for henna.
If henna is available, it is useful for:
- Temporary body art
- Visitors who do not want needles
- People unsure about permanent tattoos
- Photos, festivals and short-term designs
Natural henna usually fades gradually over one to three weeks, depending on placement, skin type and aftercare.
Tattoo Removal
The old article said Koolsville offered tattoo removal using the saline method.
Current Koolsville social posts still mention tattoo removal services in some contexts, but because tattoo removal is a specialized procedure and availability may vary by location, it is better not to present it as a guaranteed service at every Koolsville shop.
If you want tattoo removal, contact Koolsville directly and ask:
- Which location offers removal
- Whether they use saline, laser referral or another method
- How many sessions may be needed
- Whether your tattoo is a good candidate
- What healing and scarring risks exist
For large, dark, colorful or older tattoos, it is also worth consulting a dedicated laser tattoo removal clinic.
Things to Know Before Visiting Koolsville Tattoo
Before you walk in, keep these practical tips in mind:
- Bring valid ID. Tattoo and piercing shops require age verification.
- Bring cash. Current social bios and posts emphasize cash-only specials.
- Expect a wait. Cheap flash tattoos are popular, especially on weekends.
- Choose placement carefully. Small tattoos still last forever.
- Ask about aftercare. Follow the artist’s instructions, especially in the Las Vegas heat.
- Do not get tattooed while drunk. A tattoo shop can refuse service if you appear intoxicated.
- Tip your artist. This is customary, even for inexpensive tattoos.
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Conclusion
Koolsville Tattoo is still worth considering if you want an affordable Las Vegas tattoo, especially a small flash design from the famous $10 or $20 boards.
Its biggest strengths are price, multiple locations, walk-in convenience and the fun souvenir factor. It is a good fit for travelers who want a simple tattoo, matching group tattoo, piercing or tooth gem without booking a luxury tattoo studio months in advance.
Just go in with the right expectations. The famous $10 tattoo applies to selected small designs, not every tattoo. For larger custom work, choose your artist carefully, ask for a quote and confirm the design before starting.
For many visitors, Koolsville is less about getting the most elaborate tattoo in Las Vegas and more about leaving town with a small, affordable memory of the trip.