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Tattoo Shops in Sterling, IL

5 studios in and around Sterling, Illinois — 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.

Sterling has about 14,535 residents, which works out to 34 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

C/S Tattoo Shop

2900 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081-1779

+18155356821 Directions

Ink Storm Rebels

110 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081-3912

+18155356789 Directions

Ink and Ivy— Tattoo and Piercing Studio Piercing

1813 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081-1101

+18157188604 Directions

Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing Studio Piercing

1306 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-3117

+18155350788 Directions

Tims Professional Tattooing

1306 W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081-3117

+18155352335 Directions

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.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Sterling

How many tattoo shops are there in Sterling?
We list 5 tattoo shops in Sterling with addresses, and 5 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Sterling?
Call ahead — 5 of the 5 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Who does piercings in Sterling?
2 of the 5 studios in Sterling also do piercings.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 5 tattoo shops listed in Sterling, Illinois, with 5 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.