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Best Tattoo Shops in Reno
2021

We scored 52 Tattoo Shops in Reno, NV and Picked the Top 8

Here are the Picks:

Aces Tattoo

Black Cat Tattoo

Evolution Tattoo

Marked Studios

Reno Tattoo Company

Stingray Tattoo

Torn Arts

Under Your Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing

Why These Tattoo Shops?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Reno Tattoo Shops 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 52 34 8

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

Aces Tattoo

  • Geometric Tattoos
  • Watercolor Tattoos
  • Neotraditional Tattoos
  • Traditional Tattoos

Aces Tattoo offers professional tattoo art services in Reno. Established by a trio of artists, Kevin Cox, RobRoy Hiestand III, and Jared Isenberg, in 1995, it has been an active player in the Reno tattoo community for over two decades. Its resident artists can take on a wide range of tattoo styles, including American traditional, black and gray realism, New School, and Japanese traditional. Open daily, Aces Tattoo accommodates walk-in customers, although booking an appointment is highly encouraged.

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675 South Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89501

Website

(775) 333-0915 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:

4.3 / 5 (Better)

Total Reviews:

217 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Black Cat Tattoo

  • Portraits
  • Traditional Tattoos
  • Body Art

Black Cat Tattoo is a tattoo studio owned and operated in Reno by tattoo artist Chris Melzo. With more than 60 years of combined industry experience, its team of artists provides tattoo work using a wide range of styles including traditional artwork, freehand pieces, custom designs, and portraits. One of the tattooers, Sean Soderman, has been in the industry since 2007 and he specializes in traditional custom bold, color tattoos. Touch-ups are available within a declared time period and cover-ups are taken on a case by case basis after a consultation.

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905 South Wells Avenue
Reno, NV 89502

Website Instagram

(775) 242-7871 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:

2 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Evolution Tattoo

  • Portraits
  • Traditional Tattoos
  • Body Art

Evolution Tattoo is a tattoo parlor established in 2006 to cater to the unique design requests of patrons in Reno. The shop offers a wide variety of services, such as customized designs, tattoo portraits, cover-ups, and body piercings. The team, composed of seven experienced artists, can work with designs ranging from simple outlines to the most intricate sketches. First-time customers can work with the artists to create a custom design and bring their vision to life.

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1092 South Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Website

(775) 786-3865 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:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

218 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Marked Studios

  • Neotraditional Tattoos
  • Traditional Tattoos

Marked Studios is a tattoo shop in Reno, committed to delivering a comfortable experience, complete with beverages, iPads, and warm quilts. Its tattoo artists are trained in the fine arts and undergo continuing education to hone their craft. They specialize in large-scale, custom designs, as well as classic, photographic, portraiture, and abstract styles. In addition, they accommodate cover-ups and laser tattoo removal. With a primary focus on cleanliness, the shop also offers complimentary aftercare kits.

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945 West Moana Lane
Reno, NV 89509

Website Instagram

(775) 382-6142 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:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

1312 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Reno Tattoo Company

  • Traditional Tattoos

Reno Tattoo Company is a tattoo studio that services residents of Reno and nearby areas. It offers a wide range of styles such as modern, traditional, and illustrative realistic ones. Its team of professional tattoo artists consists of Nichole Moore, Brian Chambers, and Jordan Isaacson who are all experienced in the art of tattooing. Each artist's portfolio is available on the company website. Reno Tattoo Company ensures is committed to providing the best possible tattoos for all clients.

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40 Mary Street
Reno, NV 89509

Website Instagram

(775) 382-6349 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:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

121 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Stingray Tattoo

Stingray Tattoo has been tattooing people in Reno for over 30 years. The studio has a reputation for being safe, comfortable, and professional with a convenient library of tattoo art for customers to look through and seven in-house tattoo artists to choose from. Stingray Tattoo's talent features a diverse range of tattoo styles covering everything from large detailed pieces, geometric work, and animals to full-color portraits and lettering, and interested parties can make a private appointment or stop by the shop to discuss ideas. The studio first started out as Shadowbrite Tattoo back in 1985 and today also offers the latest in body piercing techniques for basic piercings to erotic work along with a nice selection of piercing jewelry and plugs.

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Reno, NV 89502

Website

(775) 348-8383 Website

Torn Arts

  • Neotraditional Tattoos
  • Traditional Tattoos

Torn Arts Tattoo serves first-time and veteran clients in Reno and nearby areas. It has over 15 years of experience in inking various styles such as lettering, full-color pieces, florals, and portraits. The salon also allows interested parties and potential clients to watch live sessions via webcam streams. Torn Arts also has an online art gallery for all three of its artists' drawings and paintings. Its owner, Candice Liberty, has also written a literary art and autobiography book entitled "Wonderful Me."

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1125 South Wells Avenue
Reno, NV 89502

Website Instagram

(775) 432-1234 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:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

4.6 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

114 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Under Your Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing

  • Traditional Tattoos
  • Piercings

Under Your Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing is a locally owned and operated business located in Reno. It was established in the summer of 2006 by its owner, Ron, who was inspired to set up shop while waiting in line in a tattoo parlor in Hawaii. Since then, it has served people from different walks of life, including school teachers, bikers, and correction officers. The team specializes in traditional and custom tattoos. They make cover-up tattoos and piercings as well.

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2900 Clear Acre Lane
Reno, NV 89512

Website Instagram

(775) 786-7919 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:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

4 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

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