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Tattoo shops in New Orleans
5 directory shops in New Orleans, Louisiana. Top-rated: Hell or High Water Tattoo · 4.8★. Local artists work in fine line, realism and black & grey.
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Hell or High Water Tattoo
4.8(319)Located in New Orleans, LA, Hell or High Water Tattoo boasts a 4.8-star rating from 319 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services including walk-ins, piercing services, and various tattoo styles such as American Traditional, Fine Line, Black & Grey, and Realism. Reviewers mention a friendly atmosphere and personalized experiences, with many praising the helpful staff.
308 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Fine Line · Black & GreyMid City Voodoux Tattoos
4.7(398)Mid City Voodoux Tattoos, located in New Orleans, LA, boasts a 4.7-star rating from 398 reviews. This welcoming shop offers walk-ins, custom tattoo designs, and piercing services. Customers frequently commend the friendly atmosphere, compassionate artists, and exceptional work on both tattoos and piercings.
140 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo DesignsOrleans Ink
4.6(228)Orleans Ink, located in New Orleans, LA, boasts a solid rating of 4.6 stars across 228 reviews. This vibrant tattoo shop welcomes walk-ins and offers piercing services as well as custom tattoo designs. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and the attentive nature of the artist, who takes time to listen to clients' ideas and bring them to life.
4140 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo DesignsDowntown Tattoos and Piercing
4.6(635)Located in New Orleans, LA, Downtown Tattoos and Piercing boasts a stellar rating of 4.6 stars from 635 reviews. This welcoming shop offers a range of services including walk-ins, piercing, tattoo touch-ups, custom designs, and fine line tattoos. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly atmosphere and the team's commitment to bringing clients' visions to life.
501 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours on shop pageFine Line · Walk-ins Welcome · Piercing ServicesForbidden Art Tattoos
4.5(415)Located in New Orleans, LA, Forbidden Art Tattoos boasts a 4.5-star rating based on 415 reviews. They offer a variety of services, including walk-ins, piercing services, and custom tattoo designs, with a focus on realism and portrait work. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and the quality of the artwork, particularly highlighting artists like Tattoo Clyde and Will for their exceptional skills.
1631 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours on shop pageRealism / Portrait · Walk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services
Order is by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: each shop's Google rating is pulled toward the directory average in proportion to how few reviews back it, so a 5.0 from six reviews does not outrank a 4.9 from eight hundred. The stars shown are the raw Google rating and review count.
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“I had an amazing experience getting pierced at Hell or High Water in New Orleans! I had planned on getting another ear piercing for my birthday this year. Since I was heading to New Orleans with my Bestie for a little vacay, I figured why not getting my piercings while there. I did extensive research on piercers in New Orleans and finally seattled on Hell or High Water. From the moment I walked in, the shop had a clean, professional, and welcoming vibe. My piercer, Oxygen, was INCREDIBLE —super knowledgeable, patient, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process. The procedure was quick, precise, and much less intimidating than I expected thanks to Oxygen’s professionalism and calming energy. If you’re considering a piercing in New Orleans, I would DEFINITELY recommend Oxygen for all your piercing needs. You’ll be in great hands!”
“My sister took me here to get two nose piercings for my birthday by Brenna! She did such a great job. She was extremely compassionate, understanding, and patient. It was absolutely the best experience I could ask for from a piercer. The placement was exactly what I wanted. Brenna also didn’t mind taking the time to make sure the placements were perfect for my sister. She did so good that my sister decided to get her ears pierced too! The jewelry was included in the service & she offers a free change of jewelry after the healing period is over. Basically you buy some jewelry from The Jewelry Bar & then she will change the piercings for you for free! My piercings & my sister’s piercings are healing wonderfully. I have absolutely NO complaints at all. I’ll 100% be booking with Brenna again!! 10000/10 experience!!!”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had such a great experience at Orleans Ink here in New Orleans! The shop is run by one incredibly talented artist who puts their heart and soul into every tattoo. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and full of good energy. What really stood out to me was how much care they took to listen to my ideas and turn them into something even better than I imagined. The attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism were all top-notch. You can tell this isn’t just a job—it’s a true passion. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel comfortable, heard, and walk away with a tattoo you’ll love forever, this is the spot. Orleans Ink is definitely a hidden gem in New Orleans, and I couldn’t recommend it more!”
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