You can never go wrong with getting a tattoo.
Well, actually, you can. This is why you have to make sure wherever and whoever you go to knows what they’re doing. For your next random urge to get a tattoo, set yourself up for success and head over to these top tattoo shops in Houston.
Photo via Instagram/Blue Royal Tattoo
1318 Telephone Rd. - Eastwood
For classic and contemporary styled tattoos, head over to Battle Royale for your ink. The East-end located shop provides excellent customer service and meticulous craftsmanship. Tattoo artists can accommodate and execute any genre of tattooing with the highest degree of skill and expertise. They also offer cosmetic tattoo services like microblading, lip blush, and freckles.
Photo via Houston Heights Tattoo & Piercing
101 W 14th St. - The Heights
Get inked at one of the hottest tattoo shops in Houston! The Heights-located shop offers a selection of piercing options for the face and body and also welcomes walk-ins any day of the week.
Photo via Instagram/Timeless Ink Studio
12835 Westheimer Rd. - West Oaks
Get a timeless piece at Timeless Ink tattoo and piercing studio. Shop artists create quality tattoo styles ranging from line to realism. Switch it up and get something in color!
Photo via Instagram/Endless Tattoo Studio
10218 Westheimer Rd. - Westchase
Endless Tattoo studio specializes in custom work that’s guaranteed to fit all your needs! Their style ranges from freehand, color, black and gray, and even portraits. This means you can definitely get anything from your newborn to the Joker tatted. By the time you’re done, the love you’ll have for this shop will be endless.
Photo via Instagram/Kingdom Tattoo
2395 Hwy 6 - West Oaks
From start to finish, Kingdom Tattoo makes your tattoo experience an exceptional one. Not only will you leave with an amazing and detailed tattoo, but you’ll also leave with an aesthetically pleasing photo as well. Double win!
Photo via Instagram/Space City Ink
2655 Gessner Rd. - Spring Branch
For an out-of-this-world piece, head over to Space City Ink in the Spring Branch area. Artists at the shop are guaranteed to provide you with a chill environment with clean and fun art. Secure your appointment with a $50 deposit and make your way to the shop.
Photo via 713 Tattoo Parlour
1533 Westheimer Rd.-Montrose
Since opening its doors in 2002, 713 Tattoo has received numerous awards and has become a staple in H-town. Artists at 713 provide the finest work and offer the best in traditional style tattoos, black and gray, fine line, and more. Whether you’re considering your first piece and have a few burning questions or you’re ready to start creating the ink of your dreams, 713 Tattoo parlor is the place for you.
Photo via Instagram/3rd Generation Ink
126 Heights Blvd. - The Heights
The Shaw family is America’s oldest tattoo dynasty and one of them in particular, Larry Shaw II, has brought his talents to Houston's historic Heights with 3rd Generation Ink. The shop opened in 2014 with the goal of giving Houston the highest quality tattoos and customer service. If you need an expert in the art of production tattooing and multiple different styles of tattooing like Japanese, traditional, and new school styles as well as “miracle” cover-ups, head over to 3rd Generation Ink.
Photo via Instagram/Flying Squid Tattoo
1507 North Durham Dr. - The Heights
For a unique, multi-faceted art gallery experience that doubles as a tattoo shop, make your way into the Heights. Flying Squid caters to all with traditional to realism tattoo art. The gallery opens into seven individual rooms, five different and sterile portals into the lives of the five different artists at the shop.
Photo via Rose & Dagger Tattoo
12914 FM 1960 W. - Wortham Grove
Rose & Dagger Tattoo opened with one vision in mind. That vision was to build a space where artists and clients alike can join forces to create beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces of art. With over 50 years of combined experience, the artists at Rose & Dagger have the ability to create the perfect tattoo big or small.
Photo via Primary Colors Tattoo
2327 Commerce St. - East Downtown
Splash up your canvas at Primary Colors Tattoo. The East Downtown studio strives to provide tattoo lovers with the best service and experience. Start rolling up your sleeves because they offer everything from black and gray to full-color portraits.
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