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Tattoo shops in Raleigh
9 verified shops in Raleigh, North Carolina. Top-rated: Che Ink Studio · 5.0★. Local artists work in black & grey, fine line and Japanese.
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Che Ink Studio
5.0(224)Located in Raleigh, NC, Che Ink Studio boasts a perfect 5-star rating from 224 reviews. They specialize in custom tattoo designs, fine line work, and black & grey tattoos, all available through online booking by appointment only. Reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere and express high satisfaction with the artists' ability to bring their ideas to life.
136 Wind Chime Ct suite Z10, Raleigh, NC 27615
Hours on shop pageFine Line · Black & Grey · Custom Tattoo DesignsEye Heart Tattoo
5.0(217)Located in Raleigh, NC, Eye Heart Tattoo boasts a stellar 5-star rating from 217 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and offers custom tattoo designs alongside convenient online booking. Customers consistently praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and talented artists who create stunning tattoos tailored to individual preferences.
430 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Custom Tattoo Designs · Online BookingUrban Ink society
4.9(423)Located in Raleigh, NC, Urban Ink Society boasts an impressive 4.9-star rating from 423 reviews. This shop offers a variety of services, including custom tattoo designs, cover-up tattoos, and piercing services. Reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere and express satisfaction with the talented artists, particularly praising their ability to bring client ideas to life.
6925 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Hours on shop pageAftercare Products · Piercing Services · Cover-Up TattoosLocated in Raleigh, NC, Inkvictus Studios® boasts a 4.9-star rating from 394 reviews. Offering walk-ins, piercing services, flash tattoos, and custom designs, this LGBTQ+ friendly studio is praised for its friendly atmosphere and accommodating staff. Reviewers mention feeling comfortable and welcomed during their visits.
107 Wind Chime Ct, Raleigh, NC 27615
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Flash Tattoos AvailableMad Ethel's Tattoo & Body Piercing, located in Raleigh, NC, boasts an impressive 4.8-star rating from 758 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and tattoo removal. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and highlight the artists' ability to bring clients' visions to life.
215 Glenwood Ave suite d, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours on shop pageFine Line · Black & Grey · Realism / PortraitGolden Coils Tattoo
4.8(209)Located in Raleigh, NC, Golden Coils Tattoo boasts a stellar rating of 4.8 stars from 209 reviews. They specialize in Custom Tattoo Designs, American Traditional, and Japanese/Irezumi tattoos. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and the collaborative approach of the artists, highlighting their ability to bring clients' visions to life.
231 B S East St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Japanese / Irezumi · Custom Tattoo DesignsLocated in Raleigh, NC, Hillsborough St Tattoo and Body Piercing boasts a 4.7-star rating from 377 reviews. They welcome walk-ins and offer custom tattoo designs and piercing services, ensuring a comfortable experience for every client. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and the ability of the staff to ease nerves during appointments.
2418 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo DesignsLocated in Raleigh, NC, Warlock's Tattoo and Eight Moons Piercing has earned a solid 4.6-star rating from 948 reviews. This shop offers a range of services including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and cover-up tattoos. Reviewers mention their positive experiences with attentive consultations and the artists' ability to bring unique designs to life.
5535 Western Blvd STE 104, Raleigh, NC 27606
Hours on shop pageBlack & Grey · Aftercare Products · Walk-ins WelcomeRock N Roll Tattoo & Piercing
4.5(833)Rock N Roll Tattoo & Piercing, located in Raleigh, NC, boasts a 4.5-star rating from 833 reviews. The shop offers a range of services including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and aftercare products. Reviewers mention the friendly and knowledgeable staff, highlighting their positive experiences with piercings and tattoos.
3629 Capital Blvd #240, Raleigh, NC 27604
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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“I had an incredible experience at this studio with Nelson and Cami and can’t recommend them highly enough. From the moment I walked in, everything felt professional, welcoming, and comfortable. The studio is spotless and maintained with the highest standards of cleanliness, which instantly put me at ease. Both Nelson and Cami are exceptionally talented artists—their skill and artistry shine through in every detail, and it’s clear they are deeply passionate about their work. Nelson (who was my artist) took the time to listen to my ideas, offered thoughtful guidance, and brought the design to life even better than I imagined. Beyond their artistry, their professionalism and warm personalities made the entire process enjoyable. This is truly a five-star team, and I’ll absolutely be coming back to Che Ink for future work.”
“UPDATE upon finishing my AMAZING (yes, I can say that!) Tattoo: Chris Parry was so wonderful to work with. I have received so many compliments on the design, color and detail on my tattoo. Also, it healed every time without issues and now it's on me to care for it with all that 100SPF sunscreen and shirts. Thank you, Chris, and Eye Heart Tattoo for making this one of the best things that happened to me during a rough 2025! Previous review: I am having the best experience getting my first tattoo ever (and I am 48)! After a few years of admiring tattoos, I was gifted one as a birthday present. I chose this shop based on research among friends/colleagues and Eye Heart Tattoo came highly recommended. Eye Heart Tattoo was able to help me refine the concept I was seeking by pairing me with an amazing artist, Chris Parry, whose style suited the design I was after. Chris really helped bring the concept to life in the final design through consultative sessions and behind the scenes work. I have had two significant sessions to complete the outlining and black/shading. Both times I have been very comfortable at the Eye Heart Tattoo studio and loved to see the camaraderie among the artists/staff - you can tell these folks love what they do! Lastly, I have been really happy with how quickly/nicely the skin has healed - as this is my first tattoo, I didn't really know what to expect but in following Chris's guidance for after care, several people have commented that it is the "best healed" tattoo after such a short period of time. Pic attached from studio day!”
“Urban ink Tattoo! IS THE BEST!! Awesome place & environment. I had darryll do my first Tattoo!! I loved it . The red ink, butterflies was just so on point and beautiful artwork. He was amazing & made me feel comfortable. Definitely am happy i went here for my first tattoo and will be coming back! Thank you so much !!! I LOVE IT!!”
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