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10 Best Tattoo Shops in Johannesburg
Getting a tattoo has gone beyond fashion and personal statements, as people across the world are now getting inked to reconnect with their culture or to honour their bodies with what they consider one of the highest forms of art!
From Hollywood celebrities and musicians to regular people like you and me, tattoos have become a powerful expression, so imagine if you can do it while on vacation. So we found the best tattoo shops for you to visit when in Johannesburg!
1. Tattoos & Body Piercings By Dee
From happilynappyme`
Address: Next to Boston College, 36 De Beer St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Website: http://www.tattoosbydee.co.za/
Contact Number: +27822557795
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Closed on Monday and Sunday
Tattoos & Body Piercings By Dee is one of the most trusted and reliable tattoo shops in all of Johannesburg. Dee has been in the business for more than 2 decades.
Aside from Tattoos, Dee also offers body piercings for ears, lips, face, tongue, and body. Both tattoos and piercings are done in a hygienic and professional way, which is definitely a big plus in our books!
| Pro Tip: Before getting a tattoo here, read the guidelines set forth by Dee on her website. We think the most important piece of advice here is to avoid rash decisions before getting inked. |
2. Tattoos By Charlene
Address: 10 Thames Rd, Bertrams, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tattoosbycharlene/
Contact Number: +27 71 334 4172
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Sunday, Open 24 hours
What makes Tattoos By Charlene stand out among the other tattoo shops in Johannesburg is the amount of options you can get when at the shop.
They have custom tattoos, matching tattoos, tribal sleeves, coloured tattoos, cover-up tattoos, and calligraphy tattoos all done masterfully by the shop’s artist.
Aside from the different tattoos offered here, they also offer piercings and nail treatments!
| Pro Tip: If you already have a tattoo and you just want to retouch your ink, then you can ask the tattoo shop staff about their Pimp My Ink Package. This package will reline or fix up your tattoos to make them look fresh and vibrant! |
3. Handstyle Tattoos 9TH Street Studio
From danielfeinberg
Address: 21A 9th St, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109, South Africa
Website: http://handstyletattoos.co.za/
Contact Number: +27725408368
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Monday and Sunday
Handstyle Tattoos 9TH Street Studio is one of the most professional tattoo shops we have seen in Johannesburg. It has a subdued pub feel that will make you feel relaxed as you get your body inked by their friendly expert tattoo artists (like Ross Hallam).
What’s also impressive about this tattoo shop is that they offer different tattoo services that are very customisable. You can give them your art ideas, and they can make them happen—coloured or black and white, small or large!
| Pro Tip: To make the tattoo process much more efficient, you can book an appointment with them via their website. You just need to provide your name, preferred date, contact details, and the size, type, and placement of your desired tattoo. |
4. Sally Mustang Tattoos
Address: Were, 39 Stanley Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
Website: http://www.sallymustangs.co/
Contact Number: +27118098094
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Monday and Sunday
Sally Mustang Tattoos is a tattoo shop that we can easily recommend to anyone thanks to the myriad services it offers.
They have 5 very talented in-house tattoo artists—Tory, Jay, Emilia, Austin, and Leigh—who are more than capable of providing you with high-quality body art based on your request.
Aside from their tattoos, they also offer tattoo removals, piercings, beauty and hair treatments, and chiropractic and sports massages!
| Pro Tip: Their options for beauty and hair treatments are also quite impressive. They offer derma planing, micro-needling, and laser carbon facials, among others! |
5. Om Tattooz and Body Piercing
From iamtherealaishalee
Address: 112 main street, corner Von Brandis St, CBD, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/om.tattooz/
Contact Number: +27732336855
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Om Tattooz and Body Piercing offers body piercings and tattoos that are quite impressive thanks to their placements and their intricate designs. The designs we saw from this tattoo shop are quite complex, a testament to the skill of the shop’s artists!
We also like that they offer body piercings that look perfectly symmetrical. Seeing uniform earrings and piercings on their customers really impressed us, as they looked classy and proportional.
| Pro Tip: Check out their Facebook to find out more about their discounts and promos. They sometimes offer discounted rates for some of their services such as ZAR 100 for piercings. |
6. Rumble and Hum Tattoo
Address: The Nexus Hub, 21 Harley St, Ferndale, Johannesburg, 2194, South Africa
Website: https://www.rumbleandhum.co.za/
Contact Number: +27661508123
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Closed on Monday and Sunday
With over 7 years of experience in the industry, Rumble and Hum Tattoo is a great shop to get inked when in Johannesburg. They have around 6,000 satisfied customers, and we think this is proof that they offer top quality and amazing value services.
We believe that one of the biggest draws here is their free consultation where you can drop in and get a free quote.
Plus, they have services ranging from piercings, artistic tattoos, and tattoo removals that will cover all of your body art needs.
| Pro Tip: We also like that they have healing tips for newly tattooed clients. See this page to learn more about how to properly care for your tattoo, be it tattoo dry healing or dermal plaster healing. |
7. The Crows Nest
Address: 61 4th Ave, Melville, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/thecrowsnestsa/
Contact Number: +27833570214
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Monday and Sunday
The Crows Nest is an amazing tattoo studio located in Melville that is ideal if you want customised designs for your tattoos.
They feature 3 top-notch tattoo artists and piercers (Jax, Rox, and Josh) who work with clients to come up with individual designs and artwork.
They also have what they call flash tattoos—templated tattoo patterns to choose from such as dragons, tigers, skulls, and roses—so you don’t have to think of your own design. If you want a flash tattoo, select one from the wall and have it inked!
| Pro Tip: Before you book an appointment, check out their Facebook first to find out if they have special promos or discounts. They sometimes offer discounted prices for their flash or ready-made tattoo templates for around ZAR 1,000. |
8. Hillbilly Ink Tattoos & Piercing
Address: 55 St Elmo Ave, Mayfair West, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillbillyInk/
Contact Number: +27829246803
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Monday and Sunday
Hillbilly Ink Tattoos & Piercing is the tattoo studio to be if you want something that can get your ink done right with the relaxing feel of a spa! The interiors are phenomenal with plush furniture and chairs that will let you sit in comfort as you get inked.
What we like most about their tattoos is the seamless merging of the black and coloured ink by their skilled artist. It’s impressive to see deep blacks right beside bright red ink. It just makes the tattoo really pop!
| Pro Tip: Before booking an appointment, check their Instagram for any announcements. They sometimes have to reschedule client bookings due to unforeseen events. |
9. Black and White Tattoo Studio
Address: 130 11th St, Parkmore, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackandWhiteTattooStudio/
Contact Number: +27842887525
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Located in Sandton, Black and White Tattoo Studio is an awesome tattoo shop to visit if you want options when it comes to your tattoo styles. Here, they have artists who can draw cartoony, abstract, and even tribal-looking tattoos depending on your request.
Plus, they have piercing services with prices that are so affordable that it’s going to be hard to beat them at it. For example, their earlobe piercing only costs ZAR 400 while piercing for both nipples will only cost ZAR 700 (jewellery included!).
| Pro Tip: You can also book an appointment with the tattoo shop by contacting their Joburg branch via 084 905 9320 or 084 288 7525. Just provide your details; preferred tattoo design, size, and placement; preferred artist; and desired booking date; and wait for your appointment confirmation. |
10. Fallen Heroes Tattoo
Address: 11 Mackay Ave, Blairgowrie, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Website: http://www.fallenheroes.co.za/
Contact Number: +27110280994
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fallen Heroes Tattoo, located in Randburg, is an amazing tattoo studio if you want specific artist styles on your body art. The shop features different artists with unique approaches to their artwork that will make your body art stand out.
For example, Lauren specialises in the macabre while Roxanne creates more realistic artwork. You can choose which style you want, show your desired design, and watch them apply their unique approach to your design!
| Pro Tip: You can book an appointment or a consultation with Fallen Heroes Tattoo via their website. Just provide your personal details, upload an image of the design you want, and wait for a call or a message from the tattoo studio. |
