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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.

Carrboro has about 21,079 residents, which works out to 19 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dragonhide Tattoo Co. Custom designCover-upsAppointment only

309 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27510-6005

💲 Hourly rate (no specific price)

+19545514113 Website Directions

Golden Falcon Tattoo and Piercing Piercing

111 N Merritt Mill Rd, Carrboro, NC 27516-2327

+19198676955 Directions

Magnolia Tattoo Co. Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted

101 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510-1819

🕒 Tue-Sat by appointment

+19193604684 Website Directions

Naiad Craftworks

W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27510

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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 Carrboro

How many tattoo shops are there in Carrboro?
We list 4 tattoo shops in Carrboro with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Carrboro?
Call ahead — 3 of the 4 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.

Which studios in Carrboro work by appointment only?
2 of 4 are appointment-only — call ahead.

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 4 tattoo shops listed in Carrboro, North Carolina, with 3 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.