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Best Tattoo & Piercing in Indianapolis: Top Picks (2026)

The best tattoo & piercing in Indianapolis, ranked by rating and reviews. Find top-rated salons across all neighborhoods.

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Indianapolis has no shortage of tattoo & piercing — but finding a great one takes more than a Google search. We pulled 20 approved businesses from the Indy Beauty directory, filtered for those with strong ratings (4.0+) and verified reviews, and ranked the top 10 for Indianapolis. Average rating across this list: ⭐ 4.9.

Top Tattoo & Piercing in Indianapolis

  1. The Artistry Realm Tattoo & Art Studio — 6663 W Washington St ⭐ 5.0 (1015 reviews)
  2. DOE Tattz & Piercing Shop — 9948 E Washington St ⭐ 4.9 (993 reviews)
  3. Rowan The Fashion Mall at Keystone — 8702 Keystone Crossing #148A ⭐ 4.9 (917 reviews)
  4. Rowan Upper East Side — 1227 3rd Ave ⭐ 4.8 (645 reviews)
  5. Animation Art Studio — 3832 N Illinois St ⭐ 4.9 (564 reviews)
  6. Artistic Skin Design and Body Piercing — 3429 S East St ⭐ 4.7 (655 reviews)
  7. Big Time Tattoos and Piercings — 5353 Madison Ave ⭐ 4.9 (443 reviews)
  8. Metamorphosis — 828 Broad Ripple Ave ⭐ 4.7 (533 reviews)
  9. Inkfam Tattoo Gallery — 5135 S Emerson Ave # N ⭐ 4.8 (413 reviews)
  10. The Skin Academy Indy — 3089 Salt Lake Rd ⭐ 5.0 (321 reviews)

What Makes a Great Tattoo & Piercing?

When choosing a tattoo & piercing in Indianapolis, look for:

  • Consistent ratings — 4.0+ across multiple review platforms
  • Responsive booking — does the business respond to online inquiries?
  • Specialization — do they offer the specific service you need?
  • Neighborhood fit — proximity to home or work matters for repeat visits

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Last updated: 2026-04-11. Business data sourced from the Indy Beauty directory.