---
type: state_ranking
name: "The 10 best tattoo shops in Louisiana"
state: "Louisiana"
abbr: "LA"
shops: 10
eligible: 31
url: https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/best-tattoo-shops/
---

# The 10 best tattoo shops in Louisiana

31 shops in Louisiana carry at least 25 Google reviews and qualify; these are the top 10.

## How this is ranked

Shops are ordered by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: (n × rating + 320 × 4.79) ÷ (n + 320), where n is the shop's Google review count, 320 is the median review count across the directory and 4.79 is the directory-wide mean rating. Only shops with at least 25 reviews qualify; ties go to the shop with more reviews.

Ordering is computed at build time from two facts per shop — its Google rating and its Google review count. One listing per street address, and nobody paid for a position.

## The ranking

| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Instant Classic Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/lafayette/instant-classic-tattoo.md) | Lafayette | 5.0 | 727 |
| 2 | [3 Kings Tattoo and Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/lafayette/3-kings-tattoo-and-piercing.md) | Lafayette | 5.0 | 526 |
| 3 | [Hand Forged Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/shreveport/hand-forged-tattoo.md) | Shreveport | 5.0 | 396 |
| 4 | [Rougarou Collective Tattoo Shop](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/ponchatoula/rougarou-collective-tattoo-shop.md) | Ponchatoula | 5.0 | 362 |
| 5 | [Olde Towne Tattoos](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/slidell/olde-towne-tattoos.md) | Slidell | 5.0 | 255 |
| 6 | [Doulos Tattoo, The Tattoo Shop](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/duson/doulos-tattoo-the-tattoo-shop.md) | Duson | 5.0 | 204 |
| 7 | [Real Ink Tattoos & Piercings](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/slidell/real-ink-tattoos-piercings.md) | Slidell | 4.9 | 865 |
| 8 | [Wicked 13 Tattoos](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/harvey/wicked-13-tattoos.md) | Harvey | 4.9 | 850 |
| 9 | [No Kings Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/slidell/no-kings-tattoo.md) | Slidell | 4.9 | 362 |
| 10 | [Seventh Sword Tattoo Emporium](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/denham-springs/seventh-sword-tattoo-emporium.md) | Denham Springs | 4.9 | 327 |

### 1. [Instant Classic Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/lafayette/instant-classic-tattoo.md)

- **City**: Lafayette, Louisiana
- **Address**: 3302 Johnston St Suite J, Lafayette, LA 70503
- **Phone**: (337) 852-1077
- **Website**: [www.instantclassictattoo.com](http://www.instantclassictattoo.com/)
- **Google rating**: 5.0 from 727 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs

### 2. [3 Kings Tattoo and Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/lafayette/3-kings-tattoo-and-piercing.md)

- **City**: Lafayette, Louisiana
- **Address**: 4702 Johnston St #C, Lafayette, LA 70503
- **Phone**: (337) 345-1172
- **Website**: [www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094193089495](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094193089495)
- **Google rating**: 5.0 from 526 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs

### 3. [Hand Forged Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/shreveport/hand-forged-tattoo.md)

- **City**: Shreveport, Louisiana
- **Address**: 619 Edwards St, Shreveport, LA 71101
- **Phone**: (318) 670-7654
- **Website**: [www.handforgedtattoos.com](http://www.handforgedtattoos.com/)
- **Google rating**: 5.0 from 396 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Fine Line, Japanese / Irezumi, Black & Grey, Realism / Portrait, Aftercare Products, Piercing Services

### 4. [Rougarou Collective Tattoo Shop](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/ponchatoula/rougarou-collective-tattoo-shop.md)

- **City**: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
- **Address**: 246 E Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- **Phone**: (985) 250-3005
- **Website**: [www.rougaroucollective.com](https://www.rougaroucollective.com/)
- **Google rating**: 5.0 from 362 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Aftercare Products, Tattoo Touch-Ups, Cover-Up Tattoos, Custom Tattoo Designs, By Appointment Only

### 5. [Olde Towne Tattoos](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/slidell/olde-towne-tattoos.md)

- **City**: Slidell, Louisiana
- **Address**: 2240 2nd St, Slidell, LA 70458
- **Phone**: (985) 400-3711
- **Google rating**: 5.0 from 255 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Geometric / Mandala, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs

### 6. [Doulos Tattoo, The Tattoo Shop](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/duson/doulos-tattoo-the-tattoo-shop.md)

- **City**: Duson, Louisiana
- **Address**: 1136 Ridge Rd, Duson, LA 70529
- **Phone**: (337) 456-7868
- **Google rating**: 5.0 from 204 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Custom Tattoo Designs

### 7. [Real Ink Tattoos & Piercings](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/slidell/real-ink-tattoos-piercings.md)

- **City**: Slidell, Louisiana
- **Address**: 2020 Gause Blvd W #111, Slidell, LA 70460
- **Phone**: (985) 726-0135
- **Website**: [www.instagram.com/realinktattoos](http://www.instagram.com/realinktattoos)
- **Google rating**: 4.9 from 865 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Piercing Services, Cover-Up Tattoos

### 8. [Wicked 13 Tattoos](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/harvey/wicked-13-tattoos.md)

- **City**: Harvey, Louisiana
- **Address**: 1901 Manhattan Blvd # C101, Harvey, LA 70058
- **Phone**: (504) 598-5551
- **Website**: [wicked13tattoos.net](http://wicked13tattoos.net/)
- **Google rating**: 4.9 from 850 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Aftercare Products, Piercing Services, Cover-Up Tattoos, Custom Tattoo Designs

### 9. [No Kings Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/slidell/no-kings-tattoo.md)

- **City**: Slidell, Louisiana
- **Address**: 2146 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461
- **Phone**: (985) 646-6075
- **Website**: [nokingstattoo.com](http://nokingstattoo.com/)
- **Google rating**: 4.9 from 362 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Custom Tattoo Designs, Parking Available

### 10. [Seventh Sword Tattoo Emporium](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/denham-springs/seventh-sword-tattoo-emporium.md)

- **City**: Denham Springs, Louisiana
- **Address**: 1528 S Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726
- **Phone**: (225) 380-5131
- **Website**: [www.instagram.com/7thswordtattoo](https://www.instagram.com/7thswordtattoo/)
- **Google rating**: 4.9 from 327 reviews
- **Reviewers mention**: Custom Tattoo Designs, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Implant-Grade Jewelry

## Related

- [Tattoo shops in Louisiana](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana.md)
- [Best tattoo & piercing shops by category](https://www.localtattoos.com/best.md)

---
*Source: [LocalTattoos.com](https://www.localtattoos.com/louisiana/best-tattoo-shops/). Markdown alternate of the page at that URL.*