Best of Portland win!
Take It Off’s Sarah Inloes Named Portland’s Best Esthetician – 3rd Year in a Row!
We’re popping metaphorical champagne (and maybe literal sparkling water) here at Take It Off Tattoo Removal & Alt Spa—because for the third year in a row, Sarah Inloes has been voted Portland’s Best Esthetician by the readers of Willamette Week.
For a small, independently owned business in a city overflowing with talent, this is more than just an award—it’s proof that doing things our way resonates with our community.
What Makes Sarah Portland’s Favorite Esthetician?
At Take It Off, we’ve built something that’s equal parts tattoo removal clinic, alternative spa, and community space. Sarah’s approach to esthetics is anything but cookie-cutter. She’s been in the industry for years, blending technical expertise with deep respect for individuality—and a touch of subversive, vintage-Kewpie-doll charm.
Sarah believes in radical kindness, body autonomy, and creating a space that’s unapologetically anti-transphobia, anti-fatphobia, anti-ethnocentrism, and anti-late-stage-capitalism. That ethos, paired with skill in advanced esthetic treatments like laser tattoo removal and skin rejuvenation, is why her clients keep coming back—and voting for her year after year.
Why This Award Matters
The Willamette Week “Best of Portland” Awards aren’t decided in a boardroom—they’re decided by thousands of Portlanders casting votes for the businesses and people they love. For an independent studio like ours, winning three years straight is a massive nod from the community we serve.
It means:
Portlanders value authentic, local businesses over corporate chains.
Our commitment to safe, inclusive spaces matters.
People appreciate high-quality results without the pretension.
More Than Just an Esthetician
Sarah’s work isn’t only about removing tattoos or performing treatments—it’s about empowering people to make the changes they want in their bodies without shame or judgment. Whether it’s a fresh start for a cover-up tattoo project or clearing space for new skin stories, Sarah ensures every client leaves feeling like they’ve joined the Tough Motherfucker Club (gold star included).
A Huge Thank You, Portland
To everyone who voted, visited, referred a friend, or simply cheered us on—thank you. This award belongs to all of us. Take It Off will keep doing what we do best: providing cutting-edge treatments in a space that feels like home for Portland’s misfits, artists, rebels, and dreamers.
About Take It Off Tattoo Removal & Alt Spa
Located in the heart of Portland, Take It Off is a locally owned, independent tattoo removal and alternative spa blending advanced technology with a counterculture spirit. From laser tattoo removal to custom skin treatments, we provide services rooted in respect, inclusion, and individuality.