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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.

Kent has about 27,720 residents, which works out to 25 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Conspiracy Tattoo

830 N Mantua St, Kent, OH 44240-2322

+13304747677 Directions

Crucible Tattoo

705 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240-3551

+13309684671 Directions

Defiance Tattoos

163 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240-2524

+13306772322 Directions

Kent Tattoos

361 Franklin Ave, Kent, OH 44240-3531

+13304747007 Directions

Rotten Peach Studios

1480 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240-3848

Directions

South Water Studios Appointment onlyCard accepted

850 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240-3569

🕒 Tue-Fri, latest 3PM

💲 $100 minimum deposit

+13303460656 Website Directions

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

+13305410063 Website 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.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Kent

How many tattoo shops are there in Kent?
We list 7 tattoo shops in Kent with addresses, and 6 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Kent?
Call ahead — 6 of the 7 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 tattoo shops in Kent show their opening hours?
2 of the 7 tattoo shops we list in Kent publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Do tattoo shops in Kent take cards?
2 of 7 confirm card payment; the rest may be cash-only.