Tattoo Shops in Kent, OH
7 studios in and around Kent, 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.
South Water Studios Appointment onlyCard accepted
850 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240-3569
🕒 Tue-Fri, latest 3PM
💲 $100 minimum deposit
War Horse Ink PiercingCustom designCard accepted
106 E Day St, Kent, OH 44240-3510
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-9pm, Sun 11am-4pm
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.