Tattoo Shops in Sterling, VA

4 studios in and around Sterling, Virginia — 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.

Black Water Tattoo and Design Custom designAppointment only

101 E Holly Ave, Sterling, VA 20164-5402

+15713752959 Website Directions

Blxck Label Collective II

21100 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling, VA 20166-2437

+17032914333 Directions

Inner Beauty Ink Appointment only

14 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling, VA 20165-6133

+15712341880 Website Directions

The Body Gallery PiercingCustom designAppointment only

46950 Community Plz, Sterling, VA 20164

(703) 444-7390 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 Sterling

How many tattoo shops are there in Sterling?
We list 4 tattoo shops in Sterling with addresses, and 4 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Sterling?
Call ahead — 4 of the 4 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 studios in Sterling work by appointment only?
3 of 4 are appointment-only — call ahead.

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 4 tattoo shops listed in Sterling, Virginia, with 4 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.