Tattoo Shops in Carrboro, NC
4 studios in and around Carrboro, North Carolina — 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.
Dragonhide Tattoo Co. Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
309 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27510-6005
💲 Hourly rate (no specific price)
Golden Falcon Tattoo and Piercing
111 N Merritt Mill Rd, Carrboro, NC 27516-2327
Magnolia Tattoo Co. Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
101 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510-1819
🕒 Tue-Sat by appointment
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.