Devon Preston

March 9th, 2020

25 Badass and Inspiring Female Tattoo Shop Owners

These tattooers mean business

Any tattoo artist will tell you that opening a tattoo shop is a big deal. It’s proven to be a serious time and financial commitment and it takes both business savvy and a passion for the craft of tattooing to do it successfully. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating badass female tattooers worldwide by highlighting 25 of the most notable shop owners around the globe. Take a look at these boss women in the gallery below and let us know your favorite tattoo artist on social media.

Nikki Simpson—EverBlack Tattoo Studio

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Styles: Neo-Traditional, Black-and-Grey

Badass Female Residents: Giorgia Mae

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NOW BOOKING FOR MAY!‼️ Added another rose to Amy’s collection Left is healed wjth a small touch up, right is fresh. What’s your favorite style of tattooing, black and grey or color? For appointments ➡️ nikkisimpsontattoos@gmail.com #tattoo #tattoos #inked #girlswithtattoos #handtattoos #colortattoos #blackandgreytattoos #rosetattoos #tattooartist #nyctattoos #nyctattooshop #everblack #everblacktattoostudio #newyork #newyorkcity #brooklyn #brooklyntattooshop #inkedgirls #inkmaster #inkmasterangels

A post shared by Nikki Simpson (@nikkisimpsontattoos) on Feb 15, 2020 at 6:29pm PST

Megan Massacre—Grit N Glory

Location: New York, NY

Styles: Realism, Neo-Traditional, Black-and-Grey

Badass Female Resident Artists: Joice Wang, Alisha Gory, Janice Danger, Courtney Raimondi, Charlotte Eleanor

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I had so much fun working on this regal doggy portrait of Jack the cocker spaniel over the weekend at @gritnglory ✨ ✨ A little irritated and glary in the video but I wanted to share him with you guys anyways! I love tattoo in dogs! Anyone interested in a pet portrait can email me at meganmassacrebooking@gmail.com Made with @cheyenne_tattooequipment ✨

A post shared by Megan Massacre (@megan_massacre) on Feb 24, 2020 at 10:23am PST

Kelly Doty—Helheim Gallery

Location: Salem, MA

Styles: New School, Neo-Traditional

Badass Female Resident Artists: Britt Whitman, Jess Brown

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♦️ I’m crazy for you Touch me once and you’ll know it’s true I never wanted anyone like this It’s all brand new You’ll feel it in my kiss I’m crazy for you, crazy for you ♦️ . . Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. The obviously superior Gotham underworld power couple. A little unhinged? Sure who isn’t? But mutually supportive! I remember watching the very first Harley/Ivy episode of Batman the Animated Series when it originally aired and how it was my favorite episode because you didn’t really get to see two women like that in comics or comic based programming up til that point. Anyways. I’m old. And a ton of thanks to the awesome Heather for coming up and getting this tattoo! It was a delight! . . #harleyandivy #lgbtqia #arkham #gotham #batman #tossedsalad . . @helheimgallery #helheimgallery @9threalmgallery #9threalmgallery #salem #salemma @inkmaster #inkmaster #inkmasterseason8 @quickcaps #quickcaps @kingpintattoosupply #kingpintattoosupply @heliostattoo #heliostattooneedles @truetubes #truegrips @eternalink #eternalink @saniderm #saniderm @redemptiontattoocare #redemptiontattoocare @stencilstuff #stencilstuff @fkirons #fkirons @inkedmag #inkedmag @inkmasterangels #inkmasterangels

A post shared by Kelly Doty (@kellydotylovessoup) on Feb 23, 2020 at 3:36pm PST

Goldy and Kate SV—Dot Creative Group

Location: New York, NY

Styles: Micro, Fine-Line, Black-and-Grey

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Tattoo by @goldy_z – Space Odyssey 2001 ‍ #spaceodyssey #movie #classic #space #taot #tattoo #tattoodesign #ttblackink #rad #instaart #instaink #gorgeous #newyorker #outstanding #awesome #blacktattooart #tattoooftheday #finelinetattoo #realism #spacetattoo #forearmtattoo #tattoosnyc #tattooart #tattooartist #tattoogirl #nyc #singleneedletattoo #singleneedle

A post shared by Dot. Creative Group (@dot.creativegroup) on Aug 29, 2019 at 7:06am PDT

Tatu Baby—Till the End Tattoos

Location: Miami, FL

Styles: Black-and-Grey, Realism

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For appointments EMAIL TatuBabyTattoo@Gmail.com or text 786-205-9570 ( ❌ No Dm’s) Done at @tilltheendtattoos with @fkirons #spektrahalo #fkironsProTeam @fusion_ink #fusioninks @redemptiontattoocare #redemptionaftercare @stencilstuff #stencilstuff @sullenclothing @sullenclothing #SullenFamily #Miami #tatubaby #tatubabytattoos @tatubabytattoos @spikeinkmaster @spiketv #inkmaster #tattoos #MiamiTattoos #TattooArtist #TattooedMom #MiamiTattooShop #TillTheEndTattooGallery #GetInked #Tatuajes #MiamiTattooArtist #Skinart_mag #inkedMag #TattooRealistic #RealismTattoo #InkedMag #InkMagazine #HastaLaMuerte TILL THE END TATTOO GALLERY 14285 SW 42 st suite 204 Miami, Fl 33175 (305) 392-0812 #TillTheEndTattooGallery #TillTheEnd #Miami #inked #tattooartist #miamiTattoos

A post shared by Tatu Baby (@tatubaby) on Feb 19, 2020 at 11:54am PST

Angel Rose—Dark Moon LA

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Styles: Black-and-Grey, Color Realism, Neo-Traditional

Badass Female Resident Artists: Asia Rain, Huka

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I’ve been working so much lately I actually keep forgetting to post my work! Here’s a fun 2-day challenge I did. It will be part of a full sleeve. Props to clients like this who can sit for such long sessions. Also, if you give me creative freedom, I might give you a dragon. ‍♀️ . #theangelrose #darkmoonla #la #losangeles #latattooartist #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist #tattoosleeve #tattooinspiration #tattooideas #blackandgrey #bng #blackandgreysleeve #wip #empireinks

A post shared by Angel Rose Fergerstrom (@theangelrose) on Jan 11, 2020 at 11:01am PST

Katie McGowan—Love Spell Tattoo

Location: Little Rock, AR

Styles: Neo-Traditional, Lettering, Black-and-Grey

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Tag a lover! . . In dog we trust Thanks Megan for getting your pup Marley tattooed by me and for having such a fun idea! ☺️ #saintmarley @lovespelltattoo . . . #lovespelltattoo #littlerock #arkansas #stifftstation #ladytattooers #dogtattoo #dogsofinstagram @thesolidink @heliostattoo @bishoprotary #thesolidink #heliostattoo #bishoprotary #neotraditionaltattoos @tattoosnob #tattoosnob

A post shared by Katie McGowan (@katietattoos) on Feb 19, 2020 at 8:06pm PST

Stephanie Tamez—Saved Tattoo

Location: New York, NY

Styles: American Traditional, Black-and-Grey, Neo-Traditional

Badass Female Resident Artists: Virginia Elwood, Michelle Tarantelli, Tamara Santibanez, Sophie C’est La Vie, Doreen Garner, Jess T Fang

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Got to see the tops of my friend Will’s hands all healed and then added some finger tats for him yesterday .

A post shared by Stephanie Tamez (@stephanietamez) on Jan 12, 2020 at 12:17pm PST

Anali De Laney—Black River Tattoo

Location: San Diego, CA

Styles: Realism, Neo-Traditional, Tiana Marie

Badass Female Resident Artists: Morgan Reynolds, Tiana Marie

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While we’re hard at work getting the new studio space ready, here’s a pretty red rose I did a little while back in France at @lamachineinfernaletattoo

A post shared by Tattoos by Anali De Laney (@delaneyink) on Dec 5, 2019 at 8:28pm PST

Victoria Todd—Artistic Needle Tattoo Parlour

Location: Haarlem, NL

Styles: Black-and-Grey

Badass Female Resident Artists: Sugar Ducky, Sassy Assazina, Mim Roest, Ymkje Veenstra

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this is turning out perfectly!!! he healed so well!!! . what do y’all think!! .

A post shared by Victoria Todd (@victoriatoddarttt) on Mar 8, 2020 at 3:58pm PDT

Amayra Tattoo—Gotamar Tattoo

Location: Tenefife, ES

Styles: Neo-Traditional, Black-and-Grey

Badass Female Resident Artists: Ewa Sroka

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TIGER & SNAKE espalda terminada para @rafa__wolf. Cuando la piel es morena, me gusta usar el rojo más brillante que tengo. ¡Minipunto para quien sepa cuál es! Done with @balm_tattoo @inkjecta @radiantcolorsink @bluebirdneedles #neotraditional #tigertattoo #japanesetattoo #asianinkandart #skinartmag #irezumi #irezumicollective #snaketattoo #bodysuit #blacktattoo

A post shared by (@amayratattoo) on Feb 27, 2020 at 8:36am PST

Sam Barber—North of Winter Studio

Location: Manchester, UK

Styles: Color Realism, Black-and-Grey, Surrealism

Badass Female Resident Artists: Helen Warren, Karolina Czekaj

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Poison Ivy done yesterday To be continued …. start of an ivy/Harley sleeve . Done with @worldfamousink @inkjecta @cheyenne_tattooequipment @dermalizepro @aftercareh2ocean @killerinktattoo #poisonivy #dctattoo #poisonivytattoo

A post shared by Sam Barber (@sambarbertattoo) on Feb 26, 2020 at 11:58am PST

Katrina Jackson—Enigma Tattoo

Location: Beverly Hills, CA

Styles: Black-and-Grey

Badass Female Resident Artists: Nelly Artist, Lady D

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Had so much fun with this Hamsa piece from last night! Swipe for a better look. I’m now booking appointments for March at @enigmabeverlyhills! #KatTat

A post shared by Kat Tat (@kattatgirl) on Feb 19, 2020 at 1:00pm PST

Teneile Napoli—Garage Ink Manor

Location: Gold Coast, AU

Styles: Black-and-Grey, Ornamental

Badass Female Resident Artists: Karlee Sabrina, Miss Kimberley, Juannita Tahere, Sami Grace, Briar Broderson, Tayler Trotter

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Living to the beat of his hearts drum ✨ on the lovely mr @kickinitwitkieran head over to his page he is an amazing music artist with lyrics that touch the soul on a cosmic level ✨ always a pleasure buddy #heart #love #one #loveoverfear #native #spirt #dream #spiritanimal #blackandgrey #dreamcatcher @garageinkmanor

A post shared by Teneile Napoli (@teneile_napoli) on Feb 7, 2020 at 11:47am PST

Eva KRBDK—Atelier Eva

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Styles: Micro

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New York / @atelier.eva Los Angeles / @vadersdyexateliereva

A post shared by Eva krbdk (@evakrbdk) on Feb 5, 2020 at 7:56pm PST

Kimberly Graziano—Black Rabbit Tattoo

Location: Richmond, VA

Styles: New School, Neo-Traditional, American Traditional

Badass Female Resident Artists: Dana, Isasha Pereira, Rosemary Shackelford, Jenna Ruth, Jelena

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Himiko Toga finished up today- lines and some color healed, some fresh. #himikotoga #myheroacademia #animetattoo

A post shared by Kimberly Graziano (@bunnymachine) on Feb 25, 2020 at 12:28pm PST

Grace Neutral—Femme Fatale Tattoo

Location: London, UK

Styles: Hand-Poke, American Traditional, Black-and-Grey

Badass Female Resident Artists: Courtney Lloyd, Peggy Brown, Indigo Forever, Laura May Gascoyne, Emily Malice, Heidi Furey

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Finished this huge mandala today on the beautiful Maddie. This piece was a collab I did with my sister for life @courtneylloydtattoos at @femmefataletattoo – for bookings email graceneutraltattoo@gmail.com

A post shared by Grace Neutral (@graceneutral) on Dec 4, 2019 at 8:12am PST

Pony Reinhardt—Tenderfoot Studio

Location: New York, NY

Styles: Illustrative

Badass Female Resident Artists: Adria Mercuri, Danielle, Ancient Indigo, Lucy Gombas

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Two sleeping lion cubs under a bull skull with forested mountain range, kudzu, lavender, and carpenter bee. Thanks David! Done @tenderfootstudio

A post shared by Pony Reinhardt Tattoo (@freeorgy) on Mar 2, 2020 at 2:45pm PST

Katlin Malm—Studio Malm

Location: Tallinn, EE

Styles: Color Realism, Surrealism

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Sleeve I started last week. 🙂 Can’t wait to continue it. #tattoo #ink #art #realistictattoo #colorrealism #realism #womanportrait #gothic #intenzeink #intenze #intenzepride #studiomalm #tallinn #estonia #sleeveinprogress #tattoosleeve #castle

A post shared by Kätlin Malm (@katlinmalm_tattoo) on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:49am PDT

Esme Baker—Granny’s Attic Tattoo

Location: Guildford, UK

Styles: Black-and-Grey, Neo-Traditional

Badass Female Resident Artists: Alexine

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SO hard to get a photo of this piece cos it wraps the whole way around the knee. Big thank you to Hollie for sitting for a big ol’ session and travelling so far and putting up with me being a blubbery baby for a chunk of the day . . . for all enquiries get us on info@grannys-attic-tattoo.net #tattoos #tattoo #ink #tattooartist #tattooed #art #tattooart #tattoolife #tattooist #tattooing #artist #tattoostyle #tattooer #tattooideas #blackwork #castletattoo #stormtattoo

A post shared by Esme Baker Tattoo (@esmebakertattoo) on Feb 5, 2020 at 2:18pm PST

Teresa Sharpe—Unkindness Art

Location: Richmond, VA

Styles: Neo-Traditional

Badass Female Resident Artists: Erin Chance, Vitriol, Lindsay Hall, Red Du Monde, Ellie Gill

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Witch cat for Madeline! I don’t think we gave him a name…Any suggestions?? So stoked to be able to give Madeline another witch cat to compliment the first one she got a few years ago. I will never get tired of tattooing cats! #witchcat #seasonofthewitch #teenyweenycastles @cheyenne_tattooequipment @saniderm @eternalink

A post shared by Teresa Sharpe (@teresasharpeart) on Feb 12, 2020 at 6:18am PST

Liz Cook—Rebel Muse Tattoo

Location: Dallas, TX

Styles: All Styles

Badass Female Resident Artists: Kaitlin McCanless, Edna Herrera

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She’s so pretty sitting on her perch. Different style, more illustrative with lots of gems and girly stuff. . #bishoprotary #bishopwand #tatsoul #saniderm #redemptiontattoocare #lizcooktattoo #rebelmusetattoo #eternalink #inkaddictapparel #stencilstuff #quickcaps #dallastattooartist #dallastattoo #dentontattoo #dentoncounty #dfwtattoo #dallasartist #femaletattoo #raventattoo #gemtattoo #birdtattoo #jeweltattoo #jewelrytattoo

A post shared by Liz Cook (@lizcooktattoo) on Jan 29, 2020 at 4:25pm PST

Liz Venom—Bombshell Tattoo

Location: Edmonton, CA

Styles: American Traditional, Color Realism, Ornamental

Badass Female Resident Artists: TL

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Roses all day every day! My indoor roses are starting to bud, it’s hard keeping new reference material coming when it’s -30c outside! This piece was done at the @maidencapebretontattooexpo last August and won best in show. All done with @fusion_ink @ohanaorganics @blackworkgloves @electrumstencilproducts and @heliostattoo cartridge needles all available from @northerntattoosupply

A post shared by (@lizvenom) on Jan 14, 2020 at 10:44am PST

Eddy Lou—FLT Tattoo Studio

Location: Hamilton, AU

Styles: Illustrative, Neo-Traditional

Badass Female Resident Artists: Sophie Lewis, Brooke Steele, Siarn Engels, Jade Lomax

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Pardalotes for the wonderful Cate (outline healed) @flttattoostudio – #pardalote #australianbirds #wattle #floweringgum #australianflora #australianfauna #birdtattoo #botanicaltattoo#btattooing #blkttt #blackworkerssubmission #eddyloutattoo #flttattoo

A post shared by Eddy (@eddylou) on Feb 25, 2020 at 1:46pm PST

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Devon Preston

25 Badass and Inspiring Female Tattoo Shop Owners

These tattooers mean business

Nikki Simpson—EverBlack Tattoo Studio

Megan Massacre—Grit N Glory

Kelly Doty—Helheim Gallery

Goldy and Kate SV—Dot Creative Group

Tatu Baby—Till the End Tattoos

Angel Rose—Dark Moon LA

Katie McGowan—Love Spell Tattoo

Stephanie Tamez—Saved Tattoo

Anali De Laney—Black River Tattoo

Victoria Todd—Artistic Needle Tattoo Parlour

Amayra Tattoo—Gotamar Tattoo

Sam Barber—North of Winter Studio

Katrina Jackson—Enigma Tattoo

Teneile Napoli—Garage Ink Manor

Eva KRBDK—Atelier Eva

Kimberly Graziano—Black Rabbit Tattoo

Grace Neutral—Femme Fatale Tattoo

Pony Reinhardt—Tenderfoot Studio

Katlin Malm—Studio Malm

Esme Baker—Granny’s Attic Tattoo

Teresa Sharpe—Unkindness Art

Liz Cook—Rebel Muse Tattoo

Liz Venom—Bombshell Tattoo

Eddy Lou—FLT Tattoo Studio

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