Tattoo Shops in Hayward, CA
6 studios in and around Hayward, California — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Calaveras Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
20991 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541-1822
Peter's Skin Art Tattooing Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
381 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544-1546
🕒 6 days 2-10pm, closed Tuesdays
Tooth Gems By Love Crystals Namaste Appointment only
938 B St, Hayward, CA 94541-5110
🕒 appointment only
Twisted Illusions Tattoos and Piercings
555 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544-5233
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.