First tattoo! Ended up with 3! Ink city is a professional business. Tell Mark what you want and…read morehe will create it! Awesome atmosphere too!

i had a tattoo done by the american guy mark who works there he used to work at ink city on dudley…read moreroad i was recomended to him by a friend and i honestly couldnt fault him nor his work hes an amazing artist and they were my 1st tattoos on my wrists he put me at ease and drew my designs up infront of me whatever i didnt like he rubbed out but there wasnt anything bad about his art they were better than id expected through speaking to him he put my personality into them so instead of being like everyone elses he put a little twist on them which made them more me excellent artist i WOULD reccomend him to anyone getting another tattoo or anyone looking for an amazing artist for there 1st tattoo

I have been meaning to write this review since 20th April 2024!…read more Really wanted my first tattoo to be meaningful and had the perfect idea. Sent through enquires around with different prices but Vivid Ink Birmingham was always my ideal place to look into. I received a speedy response from Laura and we discussed measurements and prices. Laura was so helpful on any questions I have (And there were a lot) After a lengthy weekend of consideration. I decided to go for it. Again with Laura's help and guidance, deposit paid, date booked. I also had a call a day before to confirm the appointment, thought that was a nice touch. I went into vivid ink Birmingham a bag of nerves and was shortly introduced to Denise and we sat down and discussed other options of designs but we both agreed the original design was the best (No pressure at all from Denise, just a helpful guidance on other designs which did look amazing also) We went downstairs and the artwork was commencing, another nice touch. Denise offered me a drink and a lollipop, assume to distract from the pain but none the less, still very grateful. After 2.5 Hours or so, The tattoo was complete and I'm still in shock on how well it looks and ever so grateful to Denise for completing this for me in such a way that I almost cried with Joy. If considering your first or next tattoo I would highly recommend Vivid Ink Birmingham as a go to place. I'm already considering my next one with them!

My Niece, 2 girlfriends and I traveled to Birmingham UK from Seattle USA. I was bringing my Niexe…read morehere to see where all her family on both her grandparents side came from. I contacted vivid ink on Queensway as we wanted to get tattoos of the Birmingham Bull as a symbol of our heritage and trip. Although they are always busy they kindly fit us in at short notice. They couldn't have been more welcoming and Dorean did an amazing job. The detail is amazing. Every member of staff that day proved how much they love what they do and who they work with. The shop is extremely clean and beautiful. Thank you for your awesome service. Heather Danielle Sonja and Tami Seattle,WA

Fantastic place to go for a Tattoo, I had to book in advance but…read moreby doing that the artist spent a little time getting to work on my ideas and create some custom art just for me. I haven't got a great deal of tattoos but I feel that I have an eye for what is good and what is not. Matthew and Haley at Credible are very professional and I found myself welcome every time I visited until my tattoo was complete. A* Professional Tattoo studio offering a decent price for the work they do.

Did some research and this guys reviews and pictures of his work convinced me to give him a try -…read moreCracking decision. Steve very quickly had me at ease. Watching him set up his equipment filled me with confidence, his eye for detail and metriculous setting up let me know everything was new with no risk of cross contamination. The work went smoothly with no pain and he talked me through every step. At the end, it took him less time than he had expected so the bill was less that the quote. He took plenty of time to talk through the aftercare I needed to follow to ensure the very very best end result, and after all his hard work, I want the tattoo to look as goid as it does now, for many years to come. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Top bloke, top work. Thanks Steve.​

steve is an amazing tattooist and always listens to your ideas. Steve has done all my tattoos and i…read morewill never go anywhere esle. If you ever want a detailed tattoo then steve is your guy!

A reasonably substantial amount of my skin is covered in ink, and a substantial part of that is a…read morework (still!) in progress by Jo Harrison. I feel that qualifies me to both review MBA and also explain why I rate it as highly as I do. The salon itself is clean, bright, airy and easy to get to. They're brilliant with hygiene and cleanliness, and the area that tattooing happens in is shielded from the entrance and waiting area, so you don't ever feel like you're being gawped at when you get your bits out to be tattooed. They don't make any ridiculous claims about being 'pain free' - because as EVERYONE knows, of COURSE being tattooed hurts! It's a process of a needle repeatedly piercing your skin and embedding ink inside you forever. If it didn't sting a little, then they're unlikely to be doing it right. The majority of slots are booked in advance - particularly if you want work done by people like Jo. I waitied a year just to get on the waiting list, then another year and a half to be seen. Dedication, or what?! That said - I've still not managed to get my piece by Jo finished. She went off on a round the world trip midway through my work, and when she came back all her prices jumped up - even for works in progress. It does feel like a bit of a fight to try and make an appointment, and those two things combined knock off that extra point to make it to 5.

The most highly regarded ink shop in Birmingham. The two owners of this place are world famous…read moretattoo artists but they are often our at conventions so in their place are some of Birminghams other most talented artists. The waiting list here is long and the price is high but your paying for the best and its with you forever so it'll be totally worth it. If you pop in or search online they can see examples of the work coming out of this studio, if you had any doubts they will soon be done. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

A fantastic and clean tattoo gallery with a wonderfully talented and professional staff…read more I was tattooed by Leah Moule. She is amazing! My wife and I were actually both tattooed by her and we are overjoyed with the result. I will definitely be back to finish my sleeve that Leah started. And I plan to get more after that! The first thing I notice when entering any tattoo shop is to see if it's clean. That's very important to me. And this shop was immaculate. The staff is super friendly and great to be around! Highly recommend this shop for your tattoo desires.

Tattoo's scare the life out of me. I've made many stupid mistakes in my life, some of which have…read moredone some fairly permanent damage. I change my mind as often as I change my underwear, so a tattoo has never been something I've wanted to have done. Tattoos vary; they can make you look like a sailor or a princess. I don't want to look like either and have never seen or thought of something that I would want emblazoned across my body. My girlfriend has tattoos and on women I find tattoo's very sexy. I like the way they emphasise and compliment certain parts of the body. We came into Gun Ho to get my girlfriends spine tattooed; she wanted a Latin message written vertically down her back. The tattooist told her that this would be a very painful procedure, but he was willing to do it so we went ahead. The service was professional and the tattoo came in at a competitive price. The staff were friendly and understanding and if I ever manage to muster the strength to get one done I will be sure to come here again.

Birmingham is lucky enough to have four or five top class tattoo shops and Gung Ho is one of them…read more Opening only five or six years ago, Gung Ho has been busy from the word go, with founding artists Rich Pearson and Helen Brown bringing a good enough reputation to ensure the shop would have customers immediately. Pretty quickly national tattoo magazines were doing features on the shop, and the shop apprentice Lewis was eventually encouraged to start doing small tattoos, allowing "walk ins" (ie tattoos that do not need booking in advance) to become available. The obvious criticism some will make of Gung Ho is that it's expensive, and there is often a waiting list to get work from the more well known artists that work at the shop . However, if any form of art is worth paying a lot of money for, then surely tattooing is as the piece is going to be with you for the rest of your life. The same logic applies to the waiting list too - if it's going to be with you for ever, you might as well wait a few months if it's going to be with you for ever. This is definitely a place for serious tattoo collectors.

Is this the best collective of tattoo artists in town? I first heard about Spear Studio through a…read morefriend who lives in Cannock. News of good tattooists travels far. When Jeni decided that she had her mind set on getting a tattoo of a bass clef and a treble clef, (these are the music signs that you see at the start of sheet music), joined together to make a heart, (ahhh) I recommended Spear. Jeni took a look at some example tattoos to gauge the skill, and she was impressed. So on a Saturday morning we went to Spear for Jeni's pre-booked appointment. (Not before some relaxants in the form of a couple of beers over the road at The Kings Head, mind). The decor is modern and informal, and it felt like we had entered a friend's flat. As someone who has had a tattoo before I winced in painful memeory when I head the buzzing of the needle start. No such pain for Jeni, mind. After half an hour the fine, clean, black lines were completed. Looking good! Then the tattooist took Jeni through after-care procedures and gave her a leaflet on looking after her tattoo, and invited Jeni to call her if she had any questions. A high level of skilled art, a stylish studio, and personal service mean that I'd recommended Spear Studio to anyone. N.B-I've advise you to book your session; although you can drop in on the chance that an artist is free, they are often booked well in advance.

Owned by tattooist Leah Moule and her husband with the tattooed face, Spud, Spear tattoo definitely…read morebelong to Birmingham's tattoo elite. Leah Moule's bold and colourful style has earned her work much praise and media coverage, including several multi page features in tattoo magazines. There two other tattooists at Spear Tattoo, both of which are female and have unique styles. It's important to note that custom work is preferred at Spear Tattoo so those looking for a more "standard" tattoo might want to look elsewhere. A recent addition to Spear Tattoo is the Karma Clinic which offers laser tattoo removal and branding services. I can't comment on these services as I know nothing about them. However, if the quality of these services are as good as the tattoos on offer you will have nothing to worry about.