Best Tattoo Shops in Boise, ID

Skin Deceptions Tattoo & Piercing Studio is a reputable Boise studio that has been chosen as one of the ‘Top 5 Tattoo Parlors’ by Boise Weekly. Resident tattoo artist Devon Peyton has also been chosen by that publication as one of their ‘Top 5 Tattoo Artists’, and reported client satisfaction has helped to cement the studio’s reputation as one of the best in the area. It offers tattoos, piercings, paintings, jewelry, and entertainment, and it does plenty of repeat business from customers who enjoy the friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Located in Boise, McNabb's Tattoo & Fine Art is a tattoo studio that has been in the business since 2017. The shop performs a wide range of tattooing styles, including black and white, color, cover-up, fine detail, and full body. With over 76 years of combined experience, the team makes safety a top priority by using the latest equipment and thoroughly sterilizing workstations. McNabb's Tattoo & Fine Art also performs body piercing and sells fine art originals, reprints, and exclusive merchandise.

Pyramid Tattoo Co. is a shop in Boise that provides custom tattoo artworks in the area. The studio's tattoo artists work with different styles, such as traditional Japanese and American styles, photorealism, cover-up pieces, and black and gray. Co-owner and artist Andrew Pontius has been tattooing for over 10 years. He established the company in partnership with Kevin Blamires, a local tattoo artist who has been making tattoos since 2008. Nate Lauerman also joins them as co-owner and artist.

Chalice Tattoo Studio is an independently owned and operated business in Boise. Owner Darcy Nutt is a tattoo artist who has been tattooing professionally since 1999. Most of her works are organic, illustrative, and based on American and Japanese traditional tattoo styles. She can execute detailed color, black and gray semi-realism, and intricate linework. Nutt's tattoo designs received several awards and were featured in internationally distributed magazines. Dutt and his team of tattoo artists serve clients in a clean environment and practices proper equipment sterilization procedures.

Raven’s Call Tattoo is a tattoo studio offering body art services to the people of Boise. Its owner and head artist, Jeff Graham, specializes in creating custom vegan, cruelty-free tattoos and artwork. Vegan tattoos essentially make use of plant-based inks, transfer paper, and skincare products that are free of animal products, such as bone char, fat-derived glycerin, gelatin from hooves, and lanolin from sheep’s wool. These tattoos are environment-friendly and deliver the same vivid results as traditional tattoo equipment does.

Black Cat Tattoo is a studio that offers custom tattoos and a wide selection of pre-made designs. Serving the Boise area, the studio has a team of professionals with expertise in art styles such as American traditional, pinups, surrealism, and portraits. Black Cat Tattoo is headed by Sean Wyett, who has over 25 years of experience and has been recognized for his flash designs. He has also been featured in publications such as Thrasher Magazine and Skin and Ink Magazine.