Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles, CA
13 of the 314 tattoo shops we list in Los Angeles have fine line tattoo specialists. This section lists licensed studios and artists specializing in fine line, single-needle, and micro tattoos. Fine line tattooing utilizes smaller needle configurations, such as 1RL or 3RL, to produce ultra-thin, detailed designs with minimal skin trauma. Minimum shop fees for small fine line pieces range from $100 to $200, while larger custom projects run $150 to $300 per hour.
Art Collector Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCard accepted
10200 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90232-3346
Boartooth Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercing
10418 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034-4611
Broken Art Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
3307 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039-1812
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Costello Tattoo and Piercing Studio Walk-ins welcomePiercingCover-ups
14434 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91423-2600
🕒 10am-10pm daily
Loft 7 Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
211 Windward Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90291-3764
Mantle Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCard accepted
705 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014-2621
🕒 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 10am-9pm
Opal Tattoo Studio Custom design
7466 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-2700
Rough Sands Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCard accepted
7916 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7134
🕒 24/7
Tattoos.AI Custom designCard accepted
1534 Palm Street, Suite 567, Los Angeles, CA 90001
🕒 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
The Los Angeles River Tattoo Company Custom designAppointment only
548 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-2306
🕒 Open Daily 12-8 PM
Westside Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomeCover-ups
1907 10th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018
🕒 Tue-Sat 10am-7pm
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Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists near Los Angeles
Good to know
How much does a fine line tattoo cost on average?
Most shops enforce a baseline minimum fee between $100 and $150 for micro or small fine line designs lasting under 45 minutes. Detailed or multi-element custom pieces are billed at hourly rates ranging from $150 to $300.
Do fine line tattoos fade faster than traditional tattoos?
Yes, because artists insert less ink into shallower dermal layers using fine round liners. Applying broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunblock daily and scheduling a touch-up session after 6 to 10 weeks helps preserve edge sharpness.
How should I prepare skin for a fine line tattoo session?
Moisturize the target skin area daily for 3 to 5 days before your session to ensure smooth needle glide, and avoid sun exposure or tanning. Do not consume alcohol or blood thinners within 24 hours of your appointment to prevent excess bleeding, which distorts fine line precision.