3 Best Tattoo Shops in Los Angeles, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Tattoo Shops in Los Angeles, California. All of our tattoo shops actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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GENERATION8TATTOO

7216 Melrose Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90046 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

Custom Dot Work Fine Line Japanese American Traditional Black and Gray Scar Coverup Cosmetic & Portrait Tattoos Neotraditional Birds Elephant, Illustrative

"Generation8Tattoo has highly skilled tattoo artists who provide the highest tattooing services at affordable prices. Their tattooists specialize in a wide range of tattoo styles, from traditional to contemporary. They have a special interest in creating custom, American traditional, and cosmetic tattooing. Their studio uses the finest ink and design materials to give quality tattoo results to their customers. The studio handles your tattoo and piercing services in a friendly and sterile atmosphere. They also have one of the best piercers in the body modification profession who has over twelve years of experience in the industry. Generation8Tattoo affords free consultation for both tattoo and piercing services. They also accept walk-ins.

2026 Update: Generation8Tattoo offers free touch-ups, free consultations, and free drawing time and design."

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License #4235748

Price:

Tattooing: $200hour
Tattoo Starts From $100

Discount:

50% Off service fee

Contact:

(323) 591-0808

Tue-Sun: 12pm - 12am Mon: Closed

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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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BODY ELECTRIC

7274 Melrose Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90046 Directions

Since 1992

Specialty:

Dream Catcher Mermaid Butterfly Eagle Nature Birds 3D Fish Lettering Japanese Cartoon Memorial Wildlife Realism Black and Grey Flower Tribal Color Cover-Ups Full and Half Sleeve Traditional Lion American Animal and Fantasy Tattoos Piercing black and grey watercolor piercings American traditional Illustrative Realistic

"Body Electric is owned by Brian Keith Thompson, who is also the top piercing artist at this world-famous studio. Body Electric Tattoo Inc. is Certified and current in OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention & Infection Control training. Body Electric Tattoo Inc. offers their services to numerous Hollywood A-listers, and their work has been featured on popular television shows such as 2 Broke Girls, Kathy Griffin, Vanderpump Rules, Basketball Wives, Hollywood Exes, and Chrisley Knows Best, among others. The studio has been a passionate provider of specialized artistic tattoo design, consulting, and piercing services in the Melrose, Los Angeles area. They stock only the highest quality body jewelry from manufacturers including Anatometal, Industrial Strength, Neometal, and Body Vision. All of their Equipment is sterilized through the use of an Autoclave.

2026 Update: Body Electric tattoo and piercing artists are fully licensed and highly knowledgeable. Their tools are properly sterilized to ensure your safety. The studio accepts walk-ins for the benefit of its customers."

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License #202251614124

Contact:

(323) 954-0408

Mon-Sat: 12pm - 8pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm

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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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STUDIO CITY TATTOO

11032 Ventura Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 91604 Directions

Since 1992

Specialty:

Traditional Custom Sleeve Black and Gray Illustrative Neotraditional and Coverup Tattoo & Body Piercing Chicano American Traditional Delicate

"Studio City Tattoo specializes in Exotic Professional Ear Piercing With Gold Body Jewelry. In a very competitive market populated with many great tattoo artists and body piercers, Studio City Tattoo Los Angeles Body Piercing is proud to be one of Los Angeles County's premier multicultural tattoo shops and piercing parlors located in the real heart of the shop has been providing artistic tattoo design, tattoo consulting, and body piercing services for individuals, the TV, and Film industries. Studio City Tattoo's veteran tattoo artists are picked for skill and good character. They can create custom artwork or bring your best tattoo designs to life.

2026 Update: Studio City Tattoo artists offer free touch-ups on tattoos within the first six months to maintain their quality standards."

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Winner of the 2014 Small Business Award
License #3204030

Price:

Tattoo:
Starts From $120
Hourly $200hour.
Day Rate (6 Hours) $1000
Piercing:
Basic Earlobe $25
Basic Ear Cartilage $25
Facial Piercing
Eyebrow $35
Nostril $35
Liplabret $35
Septum $40
Tongue $40
Bridge $40
Standard Body Piercing (Non-Ears) $30
Specialty Body Piercings(Genitals Etc) $35

Contact:

(818) 769-4049

Mon-Sun: 11am - 12am

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