Tattoo Shops in Athens, OH
5 studios in and around Athens, Ohio — 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.
As Without So Within Tattoo
400 E State St, Athens, OH 45701-1801
Decorative Injections Piercing
44 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701-2419
Magic Tattoo
26 W Stimson Ave, Athens, OH 45701-2693
Skin Hooked Tattoo and Body Piercing Piercing
8 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701-2450
Tattoo Motel Appointment only
507 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701-3700
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.