Tattoo Shops in Clayton, NC

7 studios in and around Clayton, 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.

Afta Hourz Tattoos

10401 US Highway 70 W, Clayton, NC 27520

+19192621476 [email protected] Directions

Black Heart Tattoo Clayton, NC Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted

620 Park Pl, Clayton, NC 27520-2845

🕒 By Appointment

💲 $150/hour

+19198799999 [email protected] Website Directions

Black Pearl Tattoo (Clayton Nc)

11458 US 70 Business Hwy W, Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 243-8088 [email protected] Directions

Black Pearl Tattoo Company

Boulevard West, 104 W Main St, Clayton, NC 27520

+19192438088 [email protected] Directions

Curious Lotus Tattoo Appointment only

3919 Raleigh Rd, Clayton, NC 27520-8958

[email protected] Website Directions

Shades of Gray Tattooing and Art Gallery

844 Gulley Dr, Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 553-7100 [email protected] Website Directions

Warlock's Tattooing & Piercing

US Highway 70 W, Clayton, NC 27520

+19193592444 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.