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Best Tattoo Shops in Buffalo, NY

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Buffalo tattoo shops on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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62 North Main Street, Holland, NY 14080

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Yelp
4.5 (4)

Why choose this provider?

Roadhouse Tattoos is a tattoo and piercing shop serving clients in Buffalo. It is led by Joe Marzolf, who has been in the tattoo industry for 35 years. Marzolf specializes in black and grey and vivid color pieces, ranging from classic designs to dotted tattoo work. The business's piercing services are performed by Amanda Marzolf, who is trained in first aid and knowledgeable in bloodborne pathogen safety. Roadhouse Tattoos handles a variety of ear and body piercings, including navel, septum, and industrial piercings.

  • Body Art
  • Piercings

334 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, NY 14213

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5.0 (230)
Yelp
5.0 (1)

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Established in 2019, The Crucible Art Collective offers a variety of tattoo styles for clients in Buffalo. Owner Taylor Heald has been in the tattoo industry since 2010, having shown his art in over 20 US states along with 14 different countries. Taylor's team caters to a variety of styles, including realism and floral, and are available in color or black and grey. The Crucible Art Collective also has a fine arts gallery that offers various artwork created by the team.

  • Body Art
  • Traditional Tattoos

1126 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

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5.0 (18)
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5.0 (12)

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Paul Massaro is a Buffalo-based tattoo artist known for his emphasis on fine detail in custom tattoos. Paul opened his first studio in 1984 and has experience providing tattoo services in the U.S., Europe, and South America. He has also participated in American and European conventions and built a reputation for his horror-inspired tattoo art and unique machines. In addition to tattoo work, Paul also does body piercings and creates paintings infused with horror and fantasy elements.

  • Watercolor Tattoos
  • Piercings
  • Neotraditional Tattoos

429 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213

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4.4 (68)
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4.6 (59)

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Ink Assassins Tattoos and Piercing is a tattoo studio that services clients in Buffalo. Its team is comprised of experienced artists that provide custom tattoo designs. They are committed to bringing their clients' vision into reality so that they can display them proudly for years to come. In addition, Ink Assassins Tattoos and Piercing also offer body piercing services. Owners Gary and Dan are focused on customer safety. They aim to give close attention to each client in every service they perform.

  • Body Art

4820 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043

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4.5 (15)

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RedHouse Tattoo is a custom tattoo shop that services residents of Buffalo. It offers a variety of styles such as American traditional tattooing, comic-themed designs, caricatures, and realistic pieces. The business also provides piercing services. It carries a wide selection of jewelry from the brands Sleeping Goddess, Body Vision, and Anatometal. It was founded in 2004 by Jess and Darryl Rocha who remain committed to bringing a clean, safe, and friendly tattoo shop to the community.

  • Piercings
  • Traditional Tattoos

312 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

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Yelp
5.0 (6)

Why choose this provider?

Carl's Tattooing Service is a professional tattoo shop near Buffalo. The company offers design choices to its clients and the option for custom-designed artwork if preferred. Its tattoo artists can work with various tattoo styles, including hot ride, photorealism, old school, portraits, Japanese, and Celtic. They take time to draw and discuss chosen art designs to ensure customers are satisfied. Carl's Tattooing Service also observes standards on hygiene and safety - employing single-use needles and regularly spore-testing autoclaves.

  • Piercings

177 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201

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4.5 (69)

Why choose this provider?

CowPok Piercing & Tattoo Gallery provides its clients high-quality work and customer service. Located in Buffalo, it has been providing tattoos, piercings, stylings, and minor lobe piercings for 28 years. To show care to its patrons it also provides aftercare to avoid infection, depending on what the client had undergone. Also, the company branched out to wedding styling, sizing, and installation. The company enforces age rules for its clients. CowPok Piercing & Tattoo Gallery's services all need appointments.

  • Neotraditional Tattoos
  • Piercings
  • Traditional Tattoos

Compare our Top Tattoo Shops

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Roadhouse Tattoos
62 North Main Street, Holland, NY 14080
The Crucible Art Collective
334 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
Paul Massaro
1126 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
Ink Assassins Tattoos and Piercing
429 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
RedHouse Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio
4820 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043
Carl's Tattooing Service
312 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
CowPok- Buffalo
177 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201

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