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Best Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles
2021

We scored 808 Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles, CA and Picked the Top 20

Here are the Picks:

Alchemy Tattoo

American Electric Tattoo

Body Electric

Broken Art Tattoo

Dark Horse Tattoo

Generation8Tattoo

Hailin Tattoo

Incognito Tattoo

Ink Ink Tattoo

Inkdres Art Studio

Mr. Inkwells Classy Tattoos

Noskos

Old Tradition Tattoo

Onizuka Inc

Purple Panther Tattoos

Rabble Rouser Tattoo

RicRoks Tattoos

Studio City Tattoo

Tinta Rebelde

Unbreakable Tattoo

Why These Tattoo Artists?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Los Angeles Tattoo Artists on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

Reviewed Curated Top Picks 808 492 20

Our Selection Criteria:

  • 1. Availability

    Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.

  • 2. Qualifications

    Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.

  • 3. Reputation

    A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.

  • 4. Experience

    Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.

  • 5. Professionalism

    Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

Read more about our selection process

Alchemy Tattoo

Alchemy Tattoo is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that is open seven days a week. The studio’s tattoo artists focus on traditional style tattoos, but are skilled in a wide variety of styles. The tattoo studio provides services for walk in customers as well as by appointment. Alchemy Tattoo’s studio space includes both a traditional tattoo shop and a gallery space.

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Los Angeles, CA 90026

Website

(323) 849-2760 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

242 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

American Electric Tattoo

American Electric Tattooing is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 1999. The studio provides tattoos in a wide range of styles from single needle portraits to old school traditional tattoos. American Electric Tattoo is open seven days a week and provides services for walk-in customers as well as by appointment.

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Los Angeles, CA 90026

Website

(213) 568-6628 Website

Body Electric

Body Electric is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 1992 and is currently owned by Brian Keith Thompson. The studio’s staff of tattoo artists has decades of combined tattooing experience. Body Electric offers customized tattoo services in color and black and grey, as well as cover-up services. The studio’s staff are experienced in a wide range of styles such as realism, Japanese, tribal, anime, traditional, American, lettering, and more. Body Electric also offers body piercing services.

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Los Angeles, CA 90046

Website

(323) 843-9188 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

819 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Broken Art Tattoo

Broken Art Tattoo is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 2005 by owner Jeremy Swan. Jeremy has been tattooing since 1995 and has starred on TLC’s America’s Worst Tattoos. Jeremy and his studio staff of tattoo artists specialize in a wide range of tattoo styles such as American Traditional, Japanese, black and grey, portraits, and lettering.

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Los Angeles, CA 90027

Website

(323) 661-4777 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

4.7 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

209 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Dark Horse Tattoo

Dark Horse Tattoo is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 2010 by owner Bryan Burk. Bryan has nearly 20 years of tattooing experience and specializes in traditional Americana imagery as well as Japanese and Asian styles. Tattoo artist Adam Warmerdam has 10 years of tattooing experience and focuses on western imagery, detail, beauty, and humor in his tattoo work.

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Los Angeles, CA 90027

Website

(323) 665-7345 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

62 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Generation8Tattoo

Generation8Tattoo is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded by owner Dave Hatton. Dave has over a decade of tattooing experience. The studio offers tattooing services for walk-in customers as well as by appointment. Generation8Tattoo has a number of additional tattoo artists on staff who specialize in a wide range of tattoo styles.

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Los Angeles, CA 90046

Website

(323) 591-0808 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

471 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Price: From $200 / hr

Hailin Tattoo

Hailin Tattoo is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 2013 by Hailin Fu and Gloria Zhang. Hailin and Gloria have over 20 years of combined tattooing experience and specialize in Chinese historical and mythological styles. The studio is open six days a week and operates a studio space that is full of genuine antiques and artifacts from Asia.

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Los Angeles, CA 90038

Website

(323) 466-0036 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

142 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Incognito Tattoo

Incognito Tattoo is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 1993. The studio offers tattooing services primarily by appointment, but occasionally provides services for walk-in clients. Incognito Tattoo’s staff of owner Jason Schroder, Sara Lou, Henry Lewis, and Amelia Rose have decades of combined tattooing experience.

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Los Angeles, CA 90027

Website

(323) 661-0720 Website

Reputation: A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

73 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Ink Ink Tattoo

Ink Ink Tattoo is a Venice tattoo studio that was founded in 1995 that is owned and operated by original proprietor Karina Mayorga. The studio is open seven days a week and the studio’s tattoo artists specialize in a wide range of tattooing styles including black and grey, color, lettering, portraits, symbolism, surrealism, conceptual art, biology, architecture, and occult. The studio also provides tattoo cover-up services.

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Venice, CA 90291

Website

(310) 314-7703 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

75 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Inkdres Art Studio

Inkdres Art Studio is a tattoo parlor in Los Angeles, California, that has been in business for more than four years. Its team of tattoo artists has experience in tribal, floral, and Japanese styles, providing a sterilized and safe environment and licensed employees. The shop also handles cover-ups, lettering, realistic, and wildlife tattoos. Inkdres is a private tattoo studio that is available by appointment only. Microblading eyebrows are also available.

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2716 N Broadway STE 204
Los Angeles, CA 90031

Website

(323) 396-9851 Website

Reputation: A

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

20 (Better)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Mr. Inkwells Classy Tattoos

Mr. Inkwells Classy Tattoos, established in 2018, is a tattoo studio in Los Alamitos, California, that caters to tattoo enthusiasts in the Los Angeles metro area, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, and Hollywood. It prides itself on its upfront pricing and experienced tattoo artists, and it offers a clean, friendly atmosphere for the tattooing process. It offers fixed prices for small, medium, and large flash tattoos and hourly rates for custom tattoo work.

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10910 Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Website Instagram

(562) 446-3656 Website

Professionalism: A+

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Noskos

Noskos is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded by owner Konstantin Nossachev. The studio is open six days a week and offers custom tattooing services. Konstantin’s clients speak highly of his professionalism and creativity, as well as the cleanliness of his studio and equipment.

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Los Angeles, CA 90036

Website

(323) 251-1519 Website

Reputation: A

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

24 (Better)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Old Tradition Tattoo

Old Tradition Tattoo is a tattoo parlor in Los Angeles. Tattoo artists at this company specialize in different styles of tattoos such as Classic Americana, Black and Grey, Japanese, and Realism. Founder Chris Suicide! started tattooing in 2008, and established Old Tradition Tattoo in 2015. Since then, the company has welcomed two new artists, Frosty and Flavia. Chris and his team have designed tattoos of various shapes and sizes and can accommodate custom tattoo designs that fit their clients' preferences.

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6601 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Website Instagram

(323) 333-5394 Website

Onizuka Inc

Onizuka Inc is a Gardena tattoo studio that specializes in Japanese traditional and Tebori style tattoos. The studio has multiple tattoo artists on staff as well as various guest artists. The studio’s clients speak highly of the clean studio as well as the staff’s friendly, welcoming, and pleasant natures.

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Gardena, CA 90248

Website

(213) 626-0374 Website

Reputation: A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

4.6 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

115 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Purple Panther Tattoos

Purple Panther Tattoos is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 1991 and is currently owned by Graham Chaffee. The studio staff has over 60 years of combined tattooing experience and specializes in custom tattooing. The studio has been featured on the Discovery Channel, as well as in Inked, Savage, and Tattoo magazines.

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Los Angeles, CA 90046

Website

(323) 882-8165 Website

Rabble Rouser Tattoo

Rabble Rouser Tattoo is a family-owned and operated Los Angeles tattoo studio that has a staff of tattoo artists with over 60 years of combined professional experience. The studio provides services for walk in customers and by appointment. The studio’s staff are highly experienced with a wide range of tattooing styles. Rabble Rouser Tattoo offers gift cards for customers as well.

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Los Angeles, CA 90034

Website

(310) 730-6124 Website

Reputation: A

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

1 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

RicRoks Tattoos

RicRoks Tattoos is a full-service Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 2008. The studio is open six days a week. RicRoks Tattoo’s tattoo artists have over 30 years of combined tattooing experience. The studio also offers piercing services for clients. The studio’s clients speak highly of the studio’s clean environment, as well as the patience, professionalism, and friendliness of the studio’s staff.

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Los Angeles, CA 90042

Website

(323) 344-9663 Website

Studio City Tattoo

Studio City Tattoo is a Studio City tattoo studio that was founded in 1992. The studio is also an authorized Bill Wall Leather Jewelry Dealer. The studio also provides body piercing services and has a staff of highly qualified tattoo artists and body piercers. Studio City Tattoo offers numerous types of piercings including basic earlobes, basic cartilage helix, forward helix, body piercings, industrial piercing, and dermals. All of the studio’s artists are licensed with the Los Angeles County Health Department.

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Studio City, CA 91604

Website

(818) 769-4049 Website

Reputation: A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

1115 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Price: From $180 / hr

Tinta Rebelde

Tinta Rebelde is a Los Angeles tattoo studio that was founded in 1997 by owner Rockabilly Ray. The studio is open seven days a week and also offers full body piercing services including navel, bridge, dermal, ear lobe, eyebrow, industrial, basic cartilage, lip, nostril, and tongue piercings. The studio’s tattoo artists specialize in a wide range of tattoo styles.

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Los Angeles, CA 90013

Website

(213) 371-9110 Website

Reputation: A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

192 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Unbreakable Tattoo

Unbreakable Tattoo is a Studio City tattoo studio that was founded in 2008. The tattoo studio offers custom designed tattoos for clients and is open six days a week. Unbreakable Tattoo has a large staff of highly experienced tattoo artists who specialize in a wide range of tattooing styles.

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Studio City, CA 91604

Website

(818) 763-5910 Website

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