🏆 The 11 Best Tattoo Shops in Kentucky — 2026
We compared all 492 studios in Kentucky on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated September 2026.
#1 · Artful Dodger InkLouisville Custom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
🕒 By appointment
#2 · Castle of ColorNicholasville Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Mon 10am-8pm
#3 · The ParlorLexington Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Daily 11-7
#4 · To The Grave Tattoo CoLexington Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Daily 11-7
#5 · To The Grave Tattoo Co.Lexington Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Daily 11-7
#6 · the parlorLexington Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Daily 11-7
#7 · My Reality Tattoos and Body PiercingMurray PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
#8 · All Is Well Tattoo and Art StudioGlasgow PiercingCustom designAppointment only
🕒 Wed-Sat 12-7pm
#9 · Asylum TattooCovington PiercingCustom designAppointment only
🕒 Tues-Sat 12-7pm
#10 · Countryboy Chicken Scratch TattoosDanville PiercingCustom designAppointment only
🕒 Mon-Fri 10-8pm, Sat 12-8pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(walk-ins welcome, piercing, custom design, cover-ups, appointment only, card accepted),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.