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Tattoo shops in Durham
5 directory shops in Durham, North Carolina. Top-rated: Welcome Tattoo · 5.0★. Local artists work in black & grey, Japanese and realism.
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Welcome Tattoo
5.0(1,000)Welcome Tattoo in Durham, NC, boasts a stellar 5-star rating across 1000 reviews. The shop offers walk-ins, custom tattoo designs, and online booking. Reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere and commend the friendly staff, making it a popular choice for tattoo enthusiasts.
316 W Geer St Ste B, Durham, NC 27701
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Custom Tattoo Designs · Online BookingTwin Suns Tattoo
5.0(274)Located in Durham, NC, Twin Suns Tattoo has earned a stellar 5-star rating from 274 reviews. This shop offers custom tattoo designs, aftercare products, and welcomes walk-ins. Reviewers mention the artists' patience and skill, as well as the enjoyable atmosphere, making it a great spot for both first-timers and seasoned tattoo enthusiasts.
339 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Hours on shop pageAftercare Products · Walk-ins Welcome · Custom Tattoo DesignsTattoo Asylum
4.8(242)Located in Durham, NC, Tattoo Asylum boasts an impressive 4.8-star rating from 242 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services, including custom tattoo designs, cover-ups, and piercing services. Reviewers mention a friendly atmosphere and exceptional artistry, particularly praising the work of owner Mike and artist Alexis.
4422 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Script / Lettering · Japanese / IrezumiDogstar Tattoo Company
4.7(568)Located in Durham, NC, Dogstar Tattoo Company boasts a 4.7-star rating from 568 reviews. They offer tattoo touch-ups, piercing services, and welcome walk-ins, with online booking available. Reviewers appreciate the knowledgeable staff and their commitment to customer comfort throughout the piercing process.
807 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Hours on shop pageTattoo Touch-Ups · Walk-ins Welcome · Piercing ServicesTwisted Sixs
4.5(421)Twisted Sixs, located in Durham, NC, boasts a stellar 4.5-star rating based on 421 reviews. They offer a variety of services, including aftercare products, piercing services, and welcome walk-ins. Reviewers mention a comfortable atmosphere and appreciate the accommodating staff, often highlighting their positive experiences with piercings.
2610 W Carver St, Durham, NC 27705
Hours on shop pageAftercare Products · 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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“OMG!!! Megan did a FANTASTIC job on my hand!! Very personable! Very clean! Very nice! The atmosphere was great! The receptionist was awesome!! I will definitely be going back!!”
“I had an amazing experience at Twin Suns Tattoo getting my very first tattoo—on my ribs, which I know isn’t the easiest spot. I brought a design to Jack, and he worked with me to refine it and make it truly come to life. He was professional, patient, and incredibly skilled. He really took the time to understand my vision and made sure every detail was perfect. As someone new to tattoos, I was definitely a bit nervous, but the shop had such a clean, welcoming, and relaxed vibe that I felt at ease right away. Jack made the whole process comfortable from start to finish, and I couldn’t be happier with how my tattoo turned out. He even let my friends sit and help distract me. If you’re looking for quality work and a great experience, I highly recommend booking with Jack!”
“I think the pictures speak for themselves. But I am so happy with the work Mike did to cover up my skull tattoo. I was so nervous, but he planned it out perfectly and the result is absolutely stunning. The whole experience was comfortable and enjoyable, and I’m honestly blown away. As Chaz said, ‘skull be gone!’ If you’re looking for someone who is truly an artist and can handle even tricky cover-ups, Mike is the one.”
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