10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Kentucky
By Penny Fox

Tattoos are a great way to personalize your style. You can get something sentimental, an elaborate design, or something small and subtle. No matter what it is, the expert artists at Kentucky's tattoo parlors will help you express yourself. Here are our favorite spots.

Twisted Images, Louisville, KY

Looking for a great place to get a customized tattoo? Check out the skilled artists at Twisted Image for a one-of-a-kind look. Voted best tattoo place in the Louisville area, you can count on the expert tattoo and piercing artists to give you the look you want.

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Castle of Color, Nicholasville, KY

Talented artists, great designs, and a super clean studio are what you’ll find at Castle of Color in Nicholasville. No matter what kind of tattoo you want—tribal, new skool, traditional, B&W, or totally customized—you can get it here.

Artistic Body Tattoo, Radcliff, KY

Hands down one of the best places in the area to get a great tattoo, this veteran-owned shop is there to help you get the look you want. They have monthly specials so don’t wait to stop and talk about getting your first or next customized tattoo.

Asylum Tattoo, Latonia, KY

Known as the “Institute of Higher Body Magnification,” you know you’re in for something special the moment you walk through the front door! This is no ordinary tattoo shop. You’ll feel like you stepped inside an art gallery. Best of all, you can display your own unique work of art with the help of the very talented artists here.

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Tattoo Salvation & Piercing Redemption, Louisville, KY

Tattoo Salvation & Piercing Redemption is no back-alley shop. This state-of-the-art studio is clean and comfortable and has some of the best artists in the area. They’ll work with you to find the look you want in body art. Walk-ins or by appointment.

Dancing Dragon Tattoo Studio, Oak Grove, KY

Don’t settle for a mediocre experience for your next tattoo. Visit the Dancing Dragon Tattoo Studio for a memorable experience! Each artist stands behind his or her work and is dedicated to providing you with an awesome look.

Black Rose Tattoo, Lexington, KY

Black Rose Tattoo in Lexington will exceed your expectations when it comes to customized body art. Whether you’re looking for your first or 100th design, they’ll work with you to find exactly what you want. Friendly, fast, and comfortable.

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Age of Reason Tattoo, Bowling Green, KY

Featuring recognized artists who can help you carefully select or customize a design that exceeds your expectations. Clean and comfortable, you’ll find this little shop totally able to keep up with the bigger shops.

Tried and True Tattoo Parlor/Body Piercing, London, KY

Want a spur-of-the-moment printed memory on your skin? Have a long-planned out design you’ve been wanting to etch into your being? Tried and True Tattoo Parlor/Body Piercing can accommodate both. Highly recommended by people who are willing to drive hours to get a tattoo here, this shop deserve a chance to show you what they can do.

Illuminaut Fine American Tattoos, Ludlow, KY

You don’t want just anyone giving you a tattoo that’s going to last forever. You want one of the experienced artists from the Illuminaut Fine American Tattoos doing the job for you. Stop by and ask questions, look at the designs they have or bring your own for a free quote. Located in the historic part of the city, you’ll make your own history with a design from this shop.