🏆 The 13 Best Tattoo Shops in North Carolina — 2026
We compared all 1164 studios in North Carolina 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 · 510 Expert TattooCharlotte PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
🕒 Open 7 days
#2 · 510 Expert TattooCharlotte PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
🕒 Open 7 days
#3 · Donno's Higher Ground TattooBryson City PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
🕒 Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Mon by appt
#4 · Earth's EdgeWinston-Salem Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Mon 12:30pm-8pm, Tue 12:30pm-8pm, Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri 12:30pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-8pm
#5 · ElzorrotattooCary PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
🕒 Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun 11-7, closed Mon/Thu/Sat
#6 · Firehouse TatNew Bern Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Tue-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm
#7 · Golden Spiral StudiosGreensboro Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCard accepted
🕒 Mon-Sat 12-7pm
#8 · Good Graces TattooWilmington Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
🕒 Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm
#9 · Iron Anchor Tattoo and CBD OilsLeland Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 1pm-9pm
#10 · Opalus Tattoo and PiercingGreensboro Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 12-6pm
#11 · West Coast TattoosCharlotte Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-8:30pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
#12 · Sacred Raven Tattoo ShopFayetteville Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 12pm-8pm daily
#13 · The Lost Sheep TattooConcord Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
🕒 Tue-Sat 12pm-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.