Tattoo Shops in Kansas City, KS

5 studios in and around Kansas City, Kansas — 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.

Kansas City has about 156,752 residents, which works out to 3.2 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dear You Tattoo Custom designAppointment only

4468 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103-3447

🕒 Tue-Sat 12-7pm

+19138318833 Website Directions

Dragonfly Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcome

6615 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66102

+19132877374 Website Directions

Dragonfly Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

7111 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109-1327

+19132877374 Website Directions

Henna Hands by Nida Custom designAppointment only

1643 S 49th St, Kansas City, KS 66106-2309

+14147365796 Website Directions

High Spirits Tattoo and Piercings Piercing

401 N 5th St, Kansas City, KS 66101-2915

+18166031191 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 Kansas City

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

What's the surest way to check hours in Kansas City?
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.

Can I get a tattoo in Kansas City without an appointment?
2 of the 5 studios in Kansas City take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.

Which studios in Kansas City work by appointment only?
2 of 5 are appointment-only — call ahead.