The 30 Best Expression through tattoos in London

“I got my first ever tattoo with Paweł and it was quite a large and original project with a lot of detail and composition requirements. He was very patient and listened to my suggestions while giving his own insight to make a tattoo I love. Can’t wait to go back next month to finish the project.”

“Really rate this place, such a beautiful calming environment, so safe and inviting. Jodi is amazing at what she does, she did my first ever tattoo and I’ve not looked back, she’s done a few for me now and I’m so stoked with all of them. The design process with Jodi is great, she really captures what you want and draws it out amazingly - so incredibly talented!! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to anyone, especially for your first tattoo - Jodi made me feel so at ease and relaxed, it was an enjoyable experience. I even took my mum here for her first ever tattoo and she loved it too! I’ve also been there when Lanie is there and she’s so friendly and her work is also amazing - think I’ll be booking in with her soon! Thanks so much Jodi & Lanie, for the amazing space you’ve created, so glad I found Down The Rabbit Hole ❤️”

“I had a great time at Ravenclaw Tattoo Studio. The artist was very experienced, showing extreme passion and being meticulous with his work. Overall a comforting and welcoming environment. I can't recommend this place enough!”

“A truly amazing tattoo! I am absolutely ecstatic about my cover up. Jack is a superb artist, great at making you feel comfortable and always professional and personable.”

“As a first-time tattoo experience, I couldn’t have asked for anything better. F was absolutely amazing—professional, patient, and incredibly talented. The result exceeded all my expectations, and I’m utterly pleased with how it turned out. The attention to detail and care throughout the process made it an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Dolls Tattoo and especially F for anyone considering getting inked!”

“Dean was wonderful is taking some thought processes of mine & aiding in the creation of my own piece. He personalised something that meant a great deal making me feel completely comfortable & looked after whilst I was there. I love my piece!”

“Avi is an absolute master of her craft. Her artistic skills are truly impressive, and she has a keen eye for detail. I proudly wear quite a few tattoos by Avi and I can confirm, the experience I get at her studio is always excellent. Avi always takes time to understand my vision, offering expert advice and suggestions that makes the final design even better than I had imagined. During the tattooing process, Avi is always incredibly patient and meticulous. She takes great care to ensure I was comfortable at all times, checking in frequently and providing breaks whenever I needed. Solid Ink Tattoo Studio is fantastically designed and decorated to make you feel welcomed and comfortable. And of of course the hygiene standards are impeccable! If you're looking for a tattoo artist who is talented, professional, and genuinely cares about their clients, look no further than Solid Ink Tattoo Studio. I wholeheartedly recommend Avi, no matter if it's your first tattoo or one of many, you will not be disappointed.”

“Six bullets tattoo…well what can I say, from entry you’re greeted with politeness and big smiles. Tea or coffee, a place to chill before your appointment. All the artist and staff I have encountered whilst I’ve been there - multiple times - are engaging, friendly and treat you like you’ve known them for years. On my last visit my son joined me to get his first tattoo - a fantastic experience and he was throughly taken care of throughout the day. The artist working there cover all styles, their attitude towards the client and their work is second to none that I have experienced. From entry to departure, you’re in fine hands.”

“Hey there! I recently got my first tattoo with Label Tattoo, and it was an incredible experience. Marcelo was absolutely fantastic! As it was my first tattoo, he was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the process. He listened attentively to my ideas, brought his professional expertise to bear, and explained all the details that would make the tattoo come to life. Then, he set up an appointment and completed a full arm tattoo in just one day! I’m still in awe of his determination, speed, and incredible skills. I can’t stop admiring my tattoo! Thank you so much, Marcelo, for this amazing experience.”

“I went this this lovely tattoo studio based in godstone for my first tattoo. I was quite nervous at first. But the experience was brilliant, it very chilled and calm setting. I absolutely in love with my tattoo designed and tattooed by isobel. Cant wait to start thinking about the next one.”

“Nick has been tattooing me for over 5 years now and can safely say he is the nicest bloke ever!! Tattoos are always insanely good and also Safety and Cleanliness are always at the forefront of his work. I couldn’t recommend anyone more to get a tattoo from The Good Fight and Nick especially!!!”

“We are four friends coming from France , some of them were already tatooed but this expérience was the best. Very welcoming team. Soheyl who tatooed is really nice,he explained us slowly everything take his time to give us advice. Did a very good job and good price for our team. We are sooooooo happy. Very easy to speak with him on Instagram, always answers quickly we liked it. If anyone coming from a foreign country you can easily come at this studio eyes closed , we can trust them it s the perfect place to come avec have a good tattoo and...a perfect and safe moment.”

“Been here twice now to be tattooed by Vik and both times have been awesome! Vik is super lovely and personal and it’s been amazing getting mcfly tattoos from a fellow galaxy defender! ❤️”

“I have had a few custom tattoos from Darrell Hobbs and will be getting all of the future ones done by him. if you want creativity his you man amazing artist and every time i have gone in for a tattoo i feel relaxed and comfortable. 100% would recommend to go in and see Darrell Hobbs”

“Robert and I had lion tattoos done by Nick in February, they are stunning and we are so happy with them. Nick is such a lovely guy, the design was just what we wanted, he made it such a good experience, you are a great artist Nick. Many people have commented on how beautiful our tattoos are. Nicky”

“I went for cover my old tattoo. My first visit was very welcoming and was easy to make an appointment. Evita was my artist and she did very great job, she made me feel comfortable and she is very professional. I'm happy with my experience and I planning to come back.”

“I would highly recommend Martin to anyone. He was very kind and supportive as it was my first tattoo…. I just love it! I will definitely be back for another. They both put me totally at ease. Thanks so so much.”

“Me and my two daughters all had our second ear piercing done by Ana, honestly a fantastic experience. She is a highly skilled professional, she was extremely through throughout our appointment, conducting measurements to ensure correct symmetry, explaining after care etc. Studio is very clean. She is very friendly ensuring we all felt comfortable. If your looking for any type of piercing I would highly recommend Inkaholics, great work Ana, thank you”

“First tattoo and Claudio was definitely the best artist to get it done with. He was easy to communicate with and super friendly. His tattoo skills are top notch and even though I got the tattoo on my rib area (understandingly the most painful spot), it didn’t hurt one bit!! Overall, Claudio is an amazing artist.”

“Today I had 4 tattoos done by the brilliant Mac. One included a cover up, after my initial consultation with Mac he advised me to go for something other than my original idea; very over the moon I did!! He is very professional, friendly and definitely knows his stuff. I am very very pleased with what I’ve had done today and I plan to have more work done by him in the future. Highly recommend !! Shout out to the lovely Gemma also who was working with him today.”

“I can only recommend Andrea. What a fantastic tattoo artist.”

“In the middle of September, I came with my sister for walk-in piercings. We were very pleased with the professionalism. Our piercings (nipple and Rook) were done by Michael, we felt safe, he explained everything and everything was done clean. Piercings are healing great and we are very pleased with the work, would recommend!”

“I got my first tattoo here and had a great experience. Massive thank you to Lou who customised my tattoo and it was exactly what I wanted. I will definitely return to get another tattoo at some point in the future!”

“Had a great couple of days at Black Tapestry Tattoo starting a left arm sleeve – all the line work has been completed and I can't wait to come back to do the background! Highly recommend Chris and his creative approach – he took my reference ideas, incorporated his style to create an awesome custom design and I'm thrilled with how it looks so far. Great studio with a relaxed feel, helped by not being on a high street and appreciated all the plants! The warming pad on the tattoo table was also a nice touch to help keep you comfortable.”

“Had a cover up done by Bundy. She made me feel really welcome and comfortable. She hand drew the flowers and the result was beautiful. Great salon and atmosphere. Highly recommend! Wish you were in Switzerland!”

“Loved this tattoo shop! All the staff were lovely and made me and my friends feel very relaxed. The atmosphere that is created by the workers is amazing. Would definitely come again, the artist are all so talented !”

“As this was my first tattoo I was so nervous! But the tattoo artist was very bubbly and made the experience enjoyable. As I’m a bodybuilder my arm is a slightly different shape to most and after working on my design for quite some time, ( the first design) the artist was very honest and told me my arm wasn’t the right shape for the design and showed me exactly why it wouldn’t work, instead of just slapping it on to get the job done faster. He really had my best interest at heart and went the extra mile to find another design that would fit my arm shape and look amazing! I ended up liking the second design a lot more than the first! Now the most important part: the end result! Honestly looks BEAUTIFUL, the artist is extremely talented and did a fantastic job. I now wouldn’t go anywhere else for future tattoos! If you’re thinking of trying this place for a tattoo, do it ! I couldn’t recommend more!”

“I was tattooed by Chantay. She designed an oya/Ghana piece for me in honour of my heritage. The artists at the studio were kind, chill, and very accommodating. The studio was very tidy and clean. Chantay was very patient with me and listened to when i needed to chill and take a break. I will most definitely go back and get tattooed by her again. Thank you.”

“I got my first ever tattoo at Ink We Trust in Eltham by the lovely Kat! The atmosphere in the shop is very welcoming and Kat made me feel comfortable and made sure the placement and size was how i wanted it. She even gave me suggestions how i should position it as i was a bit unsure and now i love the placement. Throughout getting the tattoo done Kat made sure to check up on me and we had chats during the process that eased my stress Overall… Kat is a lovely tattoo artist :D”

“Absolutely phenomenal! I got a tattoo done there today and couldn’t be more happy. Shout out to Jaimie at Zombies, a master at his craft with great attention to detail, also a very nice guy. I recommend him highly! Great place to get tatted up!”