Best Tattoo Shops In Austin

“Kayla and Miranda were awesome. Kayla re-pierced my ear for my wedding, barely felt it. Miranda worked me in for a quick tattoo after. Will definitely be back to see her for another. ?

Specialities: My left lobe is gauged and ripped and Kayla made sure to match that on the other side sound be even.

Cleanliness: The whole place was so eclectic but still really clean

Stylist: Miranda did my tattoo and made sure it came out how I wanted but could still maintain quality.“

“I walked in without an appointment in hopes to get my first tattoo. Rayvin made the process so incredibly easy and comfortable. I was sooo lucky to have her do my tattoo. She was incredibly patient with me, and walked me through every step along the way! I can't say enough good things about her and my experience here“

“April Tanner is the owner and she’s great! She’s an awesome person and an even better artist. I highly recommend her. I’ll be coming back here for any future tattoos.“

“Sophie listened and took her time explaining each procedure. I had microblading done a year ago and came back for nanobrows. She did an amazing job and I felt at ease and trusted her opinion.“

“Just got 2 tattoos done by Niculin. His work is phenomenal. I am excited to find a great artist here in Austin. The shop is clean and full of amazing artwork. I love the whole vibe of the place. Super friendly and funny staff. I felt very welcomed. I will definitely be coming back. ?“

“Great experience with Alithea! Very welcoming and cool vibes in the shop. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing tattoo experience from the day it was booked until the day it was complete. Charles is an amazing artist whose creativity far exceeded what I had imagined for my tattoo. It was awesome to watch my original idea evolve to what eventually became the final design. Thank you, Charles and Laura, for your hospitality throughout this process. I can't wait to see your idea to complete the rest of my sleeve!“

“I went here on a Saturday around 2pm walk-in for a second earlobe piercing. You could tell the place was really clean. The wait wasn't too bad, just three people in front of me. You start off by choosing your jewelry and signing some forms after. When it's time to get pierced, you can bring 1-2 guests in with you. Jade pierced my ears and it didn't hurt much at all. Pleasant experience from start to end. Although they do give longer posts to accommodate swelling, so I have to go back eventually for shorter ones. I would recommend this place. I had some follow-up questions and no one answered the phone, so I emailed instead.“

“One of the best shops in all of Texas. You cannot go wrong with the level of talent contained within its walls. If you are serious about tattoos, this is your spot. Thoroughly professional and the shop experience speaks for itself. Been going to Steve Byrne for a few years now, outstanding fellow! However, it doesn’t stop there, I would get work by any artist in there. Just look for yourself, their work does all the taking you need.“

“AJ hooked me up with an amazing tattoo artist.

got my wish onto my body 100%.

professional and great advice regarding position and layout.

definitely recommended“

“Got my first tattoo here last October, and another one last month. Donny designed two GORGEOUS tattoos for me. I gave him a vague idea and some reference pictures and he managed to turn it into something unique and beautiful. His designs lined up so well with the vision in my head, almost like he could read my mind! Everyone in the shop was so friendly and professional. I was really nervous about my first one but everyone was so chill and welcoming it ended up being a great experience! Donny, Kasha, Brooke, and Manny were all so calm it totally erased my anxiety! I appreciate that they patiently explained everything to me and answered all my questions! Will definitely be returning at some point :)“

“Elin is fantastic! She is not only super sweet, she is professional. She was able to fix my brows from a previous session. That was awesome! She has good conversation and communication. She spends the time and doesn't hold back on your wants and comfortably. She will adjust what you want and feel looks right to you. She gives good follow-up care instructions. If I could give more than 5 ? I absolutely would. Thank you again“

“I’ve been wanting to get a tattoo from this shop for such a long time and i was finally able to make some time. I was helped by Chris who designed an original piece for me. He puts a lot of love into his art and is very passionate about his work. He also makes sure you’re as comfortable as possible. On top of that, everyone who works there is incredibly nice, and creates a great environment for the shop. Go check them out!!“

“I am so impressed with this place! From start to finish, Breazy not only gave me an incredible tattoo, but she also went above and beyond to make sure my experience was comfortable. She had snacks, water, Bob’s Burgers playing, and even a stuffed dragon to cuddle! I wish every tattoo experience could be as amazing as the one I had here. I am already brainstorming what design(s) I want her to do next. She specializes in vivid color pieces and loves doing video game/anime work! I felt so at ease and taken care of, and if I had a friend who was thinking about getting a first time tattoo, I would absolutely take them here. Thank you Breazy and the rest of the awesome staff at Flying Tiger Tattoo! ???“

“We’ve had nothing but great experiences at Savage ! The owner is such a good dude and takes pride in his work and how his customers feel. Will sit here again! :)“

“Joey is an ultimate professional as a tattoo artist! He is very courteous, relatable, and awesome at his craft. This was a 1st time tattoo for my husband and I, and Joey made the experience delightful. We traveled from MO to TX just to have him service us. So don’t hesitate if you are thinking about getting an excellent tattoo. I highly recommend Joey!!

Cleanliness: Joey’s studio is spotless, organized, and highly sanitized.“

“Love this woman! She's so smart and funny and easy to talk to, which are all great characteristics to have when you're tattooing someone for hours lol. She took my drunken sketch of a trex in a fascinator and turned it into my dream tattoo! Her shop is also hella cute and not at all dark and gloomy and kinda scary like some others. Can't wait to get my old, tattoos upgraded by her!“

“Alfredo did such an amazing job at a small cover up! Talented artist, very quick and straightforward, pays attention to the small details ?“

“Have had several tattoos done there, all exceeded expectations! Most recently, May 2024, Alex did one for me of my Granddaughter’s name with a cool wave design. Highly recommend Ancient Ink. Top notch work!“

“Cannot say enough great things about my experience with Cory James at Lost Edge. I am not a creative person, but Cory was able to turn the idea I had in my head into a ridiculously detailed and amazing tattoo.

I think he is without a doubt one of the best tattoo artists in the country and my experience with him and his studio reflects that. Will definitely be going to back to him for other tatts and highly recommend him to others as well.“

“Spooky Halloween! It's here and daily until Halloween . Ramsie does my Halloween tats every year. She is so gentle with my skin. She is so amazing and great. I would not go to anyone else. Extremely friendly and excellent at what she does, which is what you want on something for life. And then there is Sage. Decided to get my nose pierced and good lord, I found the best. Sage seems extremely versed in his profession. He is super informative and does a wonderful job guiding you through the entire very short process. He is so gentle and so kind. Cute too. These two humans are the very best. Ramsie for any tat and Sage can handle any type of piercing you want. 10 stars to each of them!“

“A family member who got after surgery medical tattooing done by Arnoldo referred me to him. I needed a name in black ink covered that was sitting below a tribal tattoo located above my breast. I emailed Arnoldo to set up the consultation. He got me in his studio within a few days. I told Arnoldo I wanted watercolor and then I let him come up with how he wanted to approach the cover-up. We met again a few days later to get the job done. He not only made the name unnoticeable, he also brought out the tribal tattoo above it and made it into a spectacular masterpiece of perfection. He gave me detailed instructions on how to care for it so it would heal with no scabbing. Prior to meeting Arnoldo I had tattoos done by 3 other artists who do clean work. Arnoldo takes clean work way beyond the norm and has you leaving with a badass tattoo from a very kind, professional, talented and cool guy.

Cleanliness: Arnoldo is all about making sure everything is clean.“

“Dylan is a super talented artist. My husband and I had an idea and he nailed it. Designed the tattoos even better than how we imagined and it was really fun talking to him during. Highly recommend him for your next tattoo!“

“Vee was absolutely amazing. I've never had a tattoo hurt so little and her line work is absolutely amazing. We didn't have appointments but she took both of us no problem. She heard what I wanted but gave me her input to what would look better and she was absolutely right. The vibes were immaculate and I will absolutely fly halfway across the country again to have her work on me again. 10/10. Thank you again Vee - Lily and Karrigan“

“Got my septum pierced by Brian Bishop.
As someone who has struggled with needles (and continually working on it), I can say that working with Brian was fantastic. He was very easy going, detail-oriented, CLEAN, and professional. He didn’t make me feel any sort of way when I explained what I needed to ensure I have a successful piercing given my history. He consulted with me on the best jewelry for optimal healing, and was very detailed with his cleanliness. As for the piercing…it was the best needle/piercing experience I have had to date, and I credit Brian for that being a good experience. I walked away very proud of myself and thankful to Brian. I highly recommend him for your next piercing, especially if you’re a walk-in!

Requested style: Requested septum

Cleanliness: Very clean and detail oriented“