Best Tattoo Shops in Buffalo

Artemis Tattoo is a Lancaster-headquartered studio that serves Buffalo and all of Western New York with professional tattoo services. Its founders, Esther Eicheldinger and Eyrica Ward, bring over 25 years of combined industry experience. They founded the tattoo studio in 2015 and have dedicated themselves to creating impressive tattoo art while still putting a premium on each client's safety. Artemis Tattoo is comprised of four female artists, each displaying versatility in her styles and accommodating custom designs by clients.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Renaissance Custom Tattoo is a Buffalo tattoo studio that was established in 1998 and continues to serve the metro's university district until the present. Specializing in fully customized designs and flash art styles, the studio further encourages its clientele to provide their own tattoo concepts and the artists will strive to make these designs a reality. Offering a sterile and comfortable vibe to all customers, Renaissance Custom Tattoo also provides piercing services. The shop accepts walk-in clients but prefers appointments through its website.

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.

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.

The Living Canvas is a tattoo studio that offers customized tattoo designs to clients from Buffalo and nearby areas. Its tattoo artists have years of experience in the industry and are skilled and able to expand on any tattoo design to fit the requirements and specifications of the clients. The studio also has a comprehensive portfolio of designs to provide additional inspiration. The Living Canvas accepts tattoo services for walk-ins and also by appointments.