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Tattoo shops in Cincinnati
5 directory shops in Cincinnati, Ohio. Top-rated: Lumen Ink Tattoo · 4.9★. Local artists work in black & grey, fine line and realism.
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Lumen Ink Tattoo
4.9(276)Located in Cincinnati, OH, Lumen Ink Tattoo boasts a remarkable 4.9-star rating from 276 reviews. This inviting shop offers a range of services, including custom tattoo designs, fine line tattoos, and aftercare products, all by appointment only. Reviewers mention the welcoming atmosphere and praise the artists for their creativity and attentiveness in bringing clients' visions to life.
2813 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Fine Line · Aftercare Products · Custom Tattoo DesignsArtis Inks Tattoo - Clifton
4.8(285)Artis Inks Tattoo in Cincinnati, OH, boasts a stellar rating of 4.8 stars from 285 reviews. This shop offers a range of services including custom tattoo designs, cover-up tattoos, and piercing services. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere and consistently praise the artists for their engaging conversations and impressive work.
271 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Hours on shop pageFine Line · Black & Grey · Realism / PortraitCincinnati Tattoo & Piercing Studio, located in Cincinnati, OH, boasts a 4.7-star rating across 391 reviews. The studio offers a variety of services, including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and styles such as American Traditional and Black & Grey. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive service and welcoming atmosphere, highlighting artists like Max Scherra for their attention to detail and communication.
4951 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Hours on shop pageAmerican Traditional · Fine Line · Black & GreyRed Dragon Tattoo & Piercing
4.7(903)Red Dragon Tattoo & Piercing, located in Cincinnati, OH, boasts a strong rating of 4.7 stars from 903 reviews. The shop offers a variety of services including custom tattoo designs, piercing services, and high-quality implant-grade jewelry. Reviewers mention the friendly and knowledgeable staff, highlighting their commitment to customer health and care.
9242 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Hours on shop pageBlack & Grey · Realism / Portrait · Piercing ServicesHot Rod Charlie's
4.6(401)Located in Cincinnati, OH, Hot Rod Charlie's boasts a 4.6-star rating from over 400 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and offers custom tattoo designs and piercing services. Reviewers mention a friendly atmosphere and attentive staff, highlighting their commitment to customer satisfaction.
2629 Short Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Hours on shop pageWalk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services · Custom Tattoo Designs
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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“Absolutely adore Lumen Ink and all of their artists (and their guest artists too)! One of the nicest and most inviting shops in the Greater Cincinnati area. I’ve been tattooed by Stephanie, Dana, Po, and Lily (some multiple times) and most recently by an amazing guest artist, Kasutera- who was so nice and gave me an amazing Bubbles Powerpuff tattoo! Once you find a shop that matches your vibe, you know you’re going to be satisfied with the art you’re putting on your body! I will of course be back at Lumen in the future :) Adding a few photos of my Lumen tattoos! Bubbles by Kasutera (May 2025) Moth by Lily (September 2024) Reader Bee by Po (August 2024) Pet memorial tattoo by Stephanie (February 2024) Butterfly by Stephanie (May 2024), Frog by Po (August 2024), Lavender by Dana (June 2024) Moon and stars by Dana (April 2025) Ladybug by Dana (February 2025) Dragonfly by Dana (December 2024)”
“I got my Sinful Soul tattoo earlier this year in May and was done by the amazing & talented Leo Clem. I’ve known Leo for a long time and was excited to see her again after a long time. We had an amazing conversation catching up and talking about what’s been happening after High School and we’re both proud of the progress we’ve both made in our lives. She’s always been super sweet, super chill, very professional & very passionate with her work. To me she’s more than just my tattoo artist. She’s an amazing & supportive friend and I can’t recommend her enough but I HIGHLY suggest going to her with you’re looking to get some amazing tattoos done. I’ll definitely be coming back for more tattoos from her in the near future 🤘🏻🦇💜”
“This is a shout out to Max Scherra. I just had the best experience with him. He pays very close attention to detail and told me every thing he was doing before he did it. He is going to be a phenomenal tattoo artist. I cannot wait to go back to him! Thank you for everything today! Everyone check him out!! Since I can’t do a second review, I wanted to add to this one! Went back to Max and man is he killing it!! He’s such a pleasure to work with!”
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