Tattoo Shops in Raleigh, NC
78 studios in and around Raleigh, 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.
Raleigh has about 499,825 residents, which works out to 16 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Aether Tattoo Lounge Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
1215 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1554
🕒 M-S 11am-7pm
💲 $100 minimum
After Death Artistry
Oak City Tattoo, 3114 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607-5437
Bold House Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
4551 New Bern Ave Suite 150, Raleigh, NC 27610-1551
🕒 Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm
Che Ink Studio Custom designAppointment only
510 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC 27605-1771
Conspiracy Ink Tattoos PiercingCustom designCover-ups
328 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1369
🕒 Mon-Sun 10am-9pm
Dee Tatz Walk-ins welcomePiercingCover-ups
6925 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616-3414
🕒 Wed-Sat 2pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
💲 $80 minimum, $120/hour
Fabulously Flawless Permanent Cosmetics
5640 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-0037
GoldSoulCreations Tattoo -Zak Lane
208 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1310
Golden Coils Tattoo Custom design
231 S East St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1536
Golden Coils Tattoo PiercingCustom design
3801 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606
🕒 Mon appointment only, Tue-Sat 11am-8pm
Happy You're Here Tattoo Custom design
722 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1136
🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-4pm
Hillsborough St. Tattoo and Body Piercing Piercing
2418 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607-7248
Inkability Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
2808 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604-3757
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-5pm
Inkology Tattoos and Piercings Piercing
4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-3373
Inkvictus Studios Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
6616 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615-6524
🕒 Wed-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm
💲 Pay-what-you-can available
Ivey Artistry Cosmetic Tattoo Studio
8490 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615-2262
Mad Ethel's Tattoo and Body Piercing PiercingCustom designCover-ups
215 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603-1438
Mystics Tattoo PiercingCustom design
1490 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27603-3600
NC Tattoo Removal Appointment only
614 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27605-1520
🕒 Monday through Saturday by appointment only
Phoenix Tattoo Studio Appointment only
1215 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phoenix Tattoo Studio Appointment only
1301 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604-1335
Pinky Swear Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeAppointment only
208 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1692
💲 $100+ minimum
Punkture tattoo studio Walk-ins welcome
5214 Holly Ridge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612-3114
Raleigh Tattoo Company Custom design
1000 Brookside Dr Ste 111, Raleigh, NC 27604
🕒 Tue-Sat 12-9pm, Sun 1-6pm
Robin Spitschan Tattoo Artist Custom designAppointment only
1037 Dresser Ct, Raleigh, NC 27609-7323
Rock N Roll Tattoo & Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercing
6311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-2600
🕒 Mon-Sun 12-10pm
Rock N Roll Tattoo & Piercing Piercing
3629 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604-3015
Saraesthetics Custom design
408 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC 27605-1734
💲 $80 Flash, $100 Custom
Serenity Tattoo and Piercing Piercing
709 W Johnson St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1274
Serpentine Ink Tattoo & Piercing Piercing
4011 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604-3486
Serpentine Ink Tattoo and Piercing Piercing
1005 Bullard Ct, Raleigh, NC 27615-6802
Skyline Ink Studio Appointment only
286 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-4304
🕒 10am-6pm
Tattoo Dominion and Piercing Piercing
4948 Windy Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609-5189
Triad Tattoos Walk-ins welcomeAppointment only
215 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603-1438
🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
Trinket Ink Tattoo & Piercing Piercing
1301 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604-1335
Triple Moon Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment only
745 W Johnson St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1193
Warlock's Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercing
5535 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606-1584
North Carolina statewide, by feature
- Piercing Shops in North Carolina235
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops in North Carolina108
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios in North Carolina177
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in North Carolina53
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios in North Carolina28
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings in North Carolina13
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios in North Carolina26
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists in North Carolina20
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Good to know about tattoo shops in Raleigh
How many tattoo shops are there in Raleigh?
We list 78 tattoo shops in Raleigh with addresses, and 73 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Raleigh?
Call ahead — 73 of the 78 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.
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 78 tattoo shops listed in Raleigh, North Carolina, with 73 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.
Where can I get tattoo removal?
You can find professional laser tattoo removal services at specialized clinics and select tattoo parlors in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our directory features 78 local providers, including 73 with verified contact numbers to schedule a consultation. Compare local listings to find certified technicians near you.