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Tattoo shops in Cary
5 verified shops in Cary, North Carolina. Top-rated: Apocalypse Girl Tattoos · 5.0★. Local artists work in black & grey, fine line and realism.
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Apocalypse Girl Tattoos
5.0(935)Located in Cary, NC, Apocalypse Girl Tattoos boasts a 5-star rating across 935 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and tattoo touch-ups. Reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere and a friendly, inclusive vibe among the staff, making it a great place for all clients.
115 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511
Hours on shop pageMinimalist / Micro · Fine Line · Aftercare ProductsRTP Tattoo Lab
5.0(239)Located in Cary, NC, RTP Tattoo Lab boasts a perfect 5-star rating based on 239 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services including custom tattoo designs, cover-up tattoos, and black & grey realism. Reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere and commend the artists for their ability to capture clients' visions perfectly.
594 E Chatham St STE 120, Cary, NC 27511
Black & Grey · Realism / Portrait · Aftercare ProductsRatatat Tats
4.9(427)Located in Cary, NC, Ratatat Tats boasts a stellar rating of 4.9 stars across 427 reviews. Specializing in custom tattoo designs, the shop operates by appointment only, ensuring personalized attention for each client. Reviewers consistently praise the talented artists for their attention to detail and ability to create stunning, precise tattoos that exceed expectations.
300 Parkthrough St, Cary, NC 27511
Hours on shop pageCustom Tattoo Designs · By Appointment OnlyDouble Deuce Tattoo and Art Gallery, located in Cary, NC, boasts an impressive rating of 4.9 stars from 404 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and offers a range of services including piercing, cover-up tattoos, and custom designs. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and the exceptional customer service, highlighting their positive experiences with artists like Eddie and Kip.
937 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513
Hours on shop pageBlack & Grey · Walk-ins Welcome · Piercing ServicesRed Leaf Tattoo Studio, LLC
4.8(210)Located in Cary, NC, Red Leaf Tattoo Studio, LLC boasts an impressive 4.8-star rating from 210 reviews. The studio specializes in tattoo touch-ups, custom designs, fine line work, and realism/portrait tattoos. Reviewers mention the artists’ exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, particularly praising Jenny's fine line work and Daniel's portrait creations.
8450 Chapel Hill Rd #107, Cary, NC 27513
Hours on shop pageFine Line · Realism / Portrait · Tattoo Touch-Ups
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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“INCREDIBLE shop: from the location(s) to the staff, THIS is hands down one of the best tattoo shops in North Carolina. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly to all with a chill but professional vibe from the shop manager. All are great artists and seem to get along well- fun, inclusive, and mentally stimulating shop convos that don’t shy away from a client joining in when value might be added. Normally, I will religiously book a tattoo appt., but I’ve had two very successful walk-in experiences that have quelled my ADHD impulse after going thrifting nearby (self-care at its finest, no shame!). This time, Lazaro was available for a black line drawing on my wrist. He was very knowledgeable about the progression of line fading/spreading over time along my veins and we collaborated to find the right size and placement. INSANELY impressed with his attention to detail concerning the fine line-work, dedication to honorable client comfort and ease of mind, and the finished piece was beyond well-done! Thanks again Apocalypse Girl Tattoo, Lazaro, and other staff :)”
“Rich did a great job of turning my idea into an awesome tattoo. The whole process was great and very professional. He was very personable and made the three hours in the chair pass quickly. I’m very satisfied and will definitely return here for any future tattoos Update: Just got my second tattoo from Rich, an awesome black and gray realistic lion. Great experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for a great tattoo artist look no further this is it!”
“Emily didn’t sacrifice any detail in my tattoo. I’m shocked that it looks exactly like the drawing I requested. She’s a very talented artist and I’m so thrilled with my tattoo. She made the whole process so easy. I’m grateful! Highly recommend 🙂”
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