Philadelphia  •  Abington 2027  •  Tattoo & PMU

The Station Powered by Swagga House

A professional tattoo & permanent-makeup workspace — and the app that runs it. Artists reserve private & semi-private workstations; clients book tattoos, manage memberships, and unlock loyalty deals.

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Two ways in

Whether you hold the machine
or you're getting tattooed.

For Artists

Rent a licensed, fully-equipped workstation by the day, week, or month — and run your whole book from the app.

  • Private suites and shared stations
  • Booking, deposits, and payouts built in
  • Digital consent and aftercare on every job
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For Clients

Browse licensed tattoo & PMU artists, see their work and open times, and request a booking in a few taps.

  • Vetted artists across two locations
  • Clear pricing and secure deposits
  • Consent & aftercare sent to your phone
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Workstations

Professional space, ready to work.

Every station is a clean, licensed setup with sterilization, furniture, and storage — so you can walk in and tattoo.

Private Suite

From $99 / month

Your own lockable room for a focused, private client experience.

  • Private room, 24/7 access
  • Adjustable bed & artist stool
  • Locked storage for your kit

Semi-Private Station

From $49.99 / week

A partly-partitioned station with its own chair — great for guest spots and regulars.

  • Sink, tray & sharps disposal
  • Shared sterilization room
  • Walk-in referrals from the front desk

PMU Room

From $49.99 / week

A calm, well-lit room set up for permanent makeup and fine detail.

  • Daylight-balanced task lighting
  • Reclining treatment bed
  • Sanitized, single-use supply station
On the floor

Meet the stations.

Every numbered station on the Philadelphia floor — reclaimed-wood and white-brick setups, each fully equipped and ready to tattoo.

Station 01Station 1 — white-brick wall setup with velvet-rope entry
Station 01White-brick wall · feature setup
Station 02Station 2 — white-brick gallery corner
Station 02White-brick wall · gallery corner
Station 03Station 3 — reclaimed-wood wall with dividers
Station 03Reclaimed-wood wall
Station 04Station 4 — reclaimed-wood wall with center mirror
Station 04Reclaimed-wood wall
Station 05Station 5 — reclaimed-wood wall setup
Station 05Reclaimed-wood wall
Station 06Station 6 — reclaimed-wood corner station
Station 06Reclaimed-wood · corner station
Artist requirements
01

Valid government-issued ID

02

18 years or older

03

Current Bloodborne Pathogens certification

04

Active artist social page or website

See plans & book
Artists

Find your artist.

A growing roster of licensed tattoo & permanent-makeup artists working out of Philadelphia — with Abington opening January 2027.

RV
Rev
Black & grey · Realism
Philadelphia
MK
Mika
PMU · Brows & lip
Philadelphia
DZ
Diaz
Traditional · Color
Philadelphia
SL
Solo
Lettering · Script
Philadelphia
Are you an artist? Join the roster
Locations

Two homes for the craft.

Our Philadelphia flagship is open now — and a second location lands in Abington in January 2027 with 24-hour access.

The Station — Philadelphia

Franklin Mills · Northeast Philadelphia
Full address confirmed at booking — Franklin Mills area, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–8pm · Sun 12–6pm
Parking: Free lot on site
4 chairs open this week Private suites Shared stations PMU room Wi-Fi & lounge
Memberships from $25/mo
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The Station — Abington

Abington · Montgomery County, PA
New location — Abington, PA (address announced closer to opening)
Opening January 2027
24-hour access — keycard entry for members, day and night
Coming January 2027 24/7 access Private suites PMU room
Now taking early interest
Join the waitlist
Membership & pricing

Choose your membership.

Join 350+ members across the Swagga House community. Artists start with a one-time Artist On-Boarding ($99), then pick a monthly plan — and new members get discounted rates for the first 3 months.

Express Membership
$25 / month
Beginner & apprentice artists — no booth rent
BillingMonthly
OnboardingNot required
CancelAnytime
  • Member pricing in the Shop
  • Loyalty deals & points
  • Community access & events
Get Express
Most popular
Premier Membership
$99 / month
Guest artists & residents
BillingMonthly
Onboarding$99 one-time
Add-onUnlimited stations +$60
  • Everything in Express
  • Reserve semi-private & private workstations
  • Profile in the artist directory
Get Premier

Plan names and prices are the real ones from the Swagga House app; exact inclusions per plan are set by Swagga House LLC.

Events

What's happening.

Expos, showcases, and community nights across the Swagga House network. Full details and tickets live in the app.

Aug
14

The Invasion Tattoo Invitational

Three days of tattooing hosted by Squad Pro Team × The Station — Aug 14–16, 2026.

In the app
Soon

Grand Opening Weekend

Tattoo expo, the SHRC 6th-anniversary 5K, and the official launch of The Station.

In the app
Soon

Project Station: The Next Level in Tattooing

A first look at the platform reshaping how artists and shops work together.

In the app
Soon

“Love Hurts” Art Showcase & After-Party

A Friday-the-13th art showcase and after-party with resident and guest artists.

In the app
Soon

Swagga House of Beauty: The Collective

A PMU & beauty collective showcase spotlighting the network's artists.

In the app

Dates marked “Soon” are being scheduled — final dates and tickets are announced in the app.

Our story

A smarter way to
work in tattooing.

The Station by Swagga House is a modern hub built for tattoo shop owners and artists who believe in flexibility, opportunity, and collaboration. We connect shop owners, independent artists, and clients through a streamlined platform designed to make space more accessible, schedules more flexible, and creativity more sustainable.

By turning unused stations into opportunity and giving artists access to professional environments without long-term commitments, The Station is a central hub where owners showcase their shops, artists build their brands, and clients connect with trusted professionals. At our core, we exist to support growth, fill chairs, and move the tattoo community forward together.

Founded by Ron Pichardo · Elkins Park, PA

What artists say

Trusted by the chair.

★★★★★
"Perfect for traveling artists — it blends a traditional shop feel with an innovative way to work. Exactly what I need on the go."
JYJay
@jay20tattoo · Arlington, TX
★★★★★
"The Station gives me the flexibility to manage my intense schedule without sacrificing quality or creativity."
MCMarissa Cruz
@rzrsharp.beauty · Philadelphia, PA
★★★★★
"Over 13 years in this industry — this system has an immense positive impact. Honored to be a part of it."
MLMilano
The Inksperience · Abington, PA
Apply

Artists — apply to be featured.

Send us your work and we'll put you in front of the studio: a chair on the floor, a profile in the directory, and clients who find you here. Booking a tour or just asking a question? Same form.

Email
swaggahousellc@gmail.com
Locations
Philadelphia (Franklin Mills) · Abington, PA — opening Jan 2027
Follow
Instagram & Facebook — @swaggahouse

We usually reply within a day, at swaggahousellc@gmail.com.

Community

More than a studio.

The Station is a network of shop owners, artists, and clients — with announcements, loyalty, and events all in one place.

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Join 350+ artists & clients on The Station

What's on

Expos, showcases, and community nights — see the events calendar.

Memberships

Express or Premier — a chair, a pass, and a profile in the directory.
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