Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Tattoo Parlors

We graded 19 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$158typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.86★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 4,230 Google reviews of 19 top-rated tattoo parlors nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$203
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$132–$359
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.0%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.219
1Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. logoCrown and Feather Tattoo Co.★ 5.00 on this job57 jobs reviewedusually $500+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%57Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 97Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.97
2Sacred Bond Tattoo Company logoSacred Bond Tattoo Company★ 5.00 on this job52 jobs reviewedusually $100–150How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%52Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
3Seven Swords Tattoo Company logoSeven Swords Tattoo Company★ 4.96 on this job56 jobs reviewedusually $150–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%56Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.94
4187 ink tattoo logo187 ink tattoo★ 5.00 on this job19 jobs reviewedusually $100–150How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89
5Frequency Tattoo Company logoFrequency Tattoo Company★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $150–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.80
6Wild Heart Tattoo logoWild Heart Tattoo★ 5.00 on this job8 jobs reviewedusually $300–350How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.80
7Black Thorn Tattoo★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $350–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.80
8Ink Different Tattoos logoInk Different Tattoos★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $100–150How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%62Job match= 73Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.73

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about fine line tattoos

Erica2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★
Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. logoCrown and Feather Tattoo Co.

My tattoo is so insane you could convince me that it’s AI. Ana is THAT GIRLLLLL. All the stars in the world

Customer photo from Erica's review
Paid $500+Fine line tattoosTattoos
SarahLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★
Wild Heart Tattoo logoWild Heart Tattoo

Dan was absolutely incredible. This was my first tattoo and I was A LOT. I had a ton of questions, and indecision and he was very patient as he helped me figure it out. It was a replica of an old drawing by grandfather with very tiny and intricate line work and he absolutely nailed it. Everyone I've shown it to is…

Customer photo from Sarah's review
Paid $500+Fine line tattoosTattoo designTattoos
impulseSnipes1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★
Seven Swords Tattoo Company logoSeven Swords Tattoo Company

Drea and Jane made me and my fiancés first tattoo experience really good and their work is great. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go again 🫶🏾

Paid $200–250Fine line tattoos
Denise7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Sacred Bond Tattoo Company logoSacred Bond Tattoo Company

Awesome shop. Everyone is super friendly and easy to talk to. Super clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.

Paid $150–200Fine line tattoos
Ivonne5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
187 ink tattoo logo187 ink tattoo

James was very fast and precise! His lining is very sharp and works with what you want to do! 10/10 recommend!! Thank you James 🙂‍↕️

Customer photo from Ivonne's review
Paid $100–150Fine line tattoos
Sharon1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Seven Swords Tattoo Company logoSeven Swords Tattoo Company

Jane was fantastic! Her drawings were exactly what I was looking for, the scheduling process was smooth, and the overall experience was easy and enjoyable.

Fine line tattoos

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tattoo parlors).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Heart of Gold Tattoo Club logoHeart of Gold Tattoo ClubPhiladelphia, PAA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00$262
2Black Thorn TattooKimberly, WIA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00$462
3Lucky Cat Tattoo logoLucky Cat TattooKimberly, WIA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00$153
4The Hive Aesthetics LLC logoThe Hive Aesthetics LLCKimberly, WIA 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%99+62.9Reliability 28%99+28Replies to reviews 8%88+7.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AA4.99$96
5Backwoods Art Studio (BWAS) logoBackwoods Art Studio (BWAS)Philadelphia, PAA 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%94+65.1Reliability 31%91+28Experts Score= 93Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.95$84
6187 ink tattoo logo187 ink tattooPhiladelphia, PAA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.92$158
7Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. logoCrown and Feather Tattoo Co.Philadelphia, PAA 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.95$443
8Sacred Bond Tattoo Company logoSacred Bond Tattoo CompanyPhiladelphia, PAA 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%95+60.4Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%41+3.4Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AC4.95$164
9Frequency Tattoo Company logoFrequency Tattoo CompanyPhiladelphia, PAA 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.86$196
10Seven Swords Tattoo Company logoSeven Swords Tattoo CompanyPhiladelphia, PAA 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%88+48Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.82$290
11Wild Heart Tattoo logoWild Heart TattooPhiladelphia, PAA 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%90+57.2Reliability 28%87+24.6Replies to reviews 8%51+4.2Momentum penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AC4.90$290
12Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo logoCelestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns TattooKimberly, WIB 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.81—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Tattoos$114$183$3400%
Tattoo design$74$132$2330%
Fine line tattoos$132$203$3590%
Color ink tattoos$144$236$5360%
Piercings$20$60$810%
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings$183$374$4850%
Ear piercing$72$108$132100%
Solid black work tattoos$169$236$4100%
Abstract tattoos$139$224$6140%
Custom tattoo lettering$131$225$3600%

Tattoo Parlors at a glance

How the 19 tattoo parlors we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A1158%
  • Grade B632%
  • Grade C15%
  • Grade D15%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up947%
  • 4.80–4.89★737%
  • 4.60–4.79★15%
  • Below 4.60★211%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality15530%
  • Professionalism15730%
  • Responsiveness00%
  • Punctuality10520%
  • Value10720%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

Not enough data yet.

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.