Tattoo directory
Tattoo Shops in Wilmington
Wilmington has 48 tattoo studios listed in the Local Tattoo Shops directory, spanning 10 styles including Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork. 48 studios have detailed profiles with confirmed artist rosters and booking details.
Use the style filter below to browse by specialty, from bold traditional and Japanese irezumi to fine-line and blackwork. Each detailed profile includes the room's focus, named artists, and how to get in the chair.
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Wilmington Tattoo Studios
48 studios
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5th Layer Studios NC
4405 Wrightsville Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Realism
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 02
88 Munshin Tattoo Studio
334 Nutt St · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Japanese / Irezumi
- Realism
- 03
8th and Castle Tattoos
805 Castle St · Wilmington, NC
- 04
Aeternum Tattoo
226 Princess St · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 05
All Saints Tattoo
722 S 5th Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 06
Art Ache Tattoo
3407 Wrightsville Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 07
Astra Tattoo Co
603 S 9th St · Wilmington, NC
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 08
Castle Keep Tattoo
18 S Water St STE 1 · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
- 09
Diligent Tattoo
3 S 2nd St #170 · Wilmington, NC
- 10
Direach Tattoo Gallery
420 Eastwood Rd #104 · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 11
Family First Tattoo
315 Castle St · Wilmington, NC
- Realism
- Fine Line
- Lettering
- 12
Flaming Heart Tattoo
817 Town Center Dr Suite 120 · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Realism
- 13
GDN MANCAVE
132 Racine Dr UNIT 9 · Wilmington, NC
- 14
GHXST Tattoo Studio
106-A Cinema Dr · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
- 15
Glenn's Tattoo Service
119 Dock St · Wilmington, NC
- 16
Good Graces Tattoo
118 S 17th St Suite B · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 17
Gypsy Soul Tattoo and Piercing
1818 Oleander Dr · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 18
Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front St · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- 19
Hardwire Tattoo Cedar Ave
4515 Cedar Ave · Wilmington, NC
- 20
High Tide Tattoo
722 S 5th Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Fine Line
- 21
Infocus tattoo & piercing
5905 Carolina Beach Rd · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
- 22
Ink’d Safe Space
3138 Wrightsville Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Fine Line
- 23
Inkspot tattoo
6603 Market St · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 24
Invoke Tattoo and Art Gallery
5424 Oleander Dr #9 · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 25
Jade Monkey Tattoo
1207 S Kerr Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Fine Line
- 26
Marks of Distinction
105 Market St · Wilmington, NC
- Fine Line
- 27
Modern Ink Tattoo Studio
1115 S 3rd St B · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Lettering
- 28
Nice Day Tattoo
5629 Oleander Dr #105 · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 29
NiceTattoo Club
615 S 16th St · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 30
Night Owls Only Tattoo Studio
214 Walnut St · Wilmington, NC
- 31
Port City Tattoo Co.
1305 College Rd · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 32
Queen Street Tattoo NC + Queen Street Piercing NC
2165 Wrightsville Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 33
Rested and Ready Tattoo
2841 Carolina Beach Rd #2 · Wilmington, NC
- Lettering
- Cover-Up
- Tribal
- 34
Rhythm and Blues Tattoo
5024 Wrightsville Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Fine Line
- 35
Rockstar Tattoo Wilmington
1701 Wrightsville Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Fine Line
- Lettering
- 36
Rogue Tattoo Studio
7122 Market St Suite 109 · Wilmington, NC
- 37
Royal Artware Tattoos and Piercings
5 Silva Terra Dr Suite 110 · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
- 38
Skeleton Crew Tattoo
3407 Wrightsville Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 39
Snafu Tattoo Studio
126 N Cardinal Dr unit 102 · Wilmington, NC
- Realism
- Cover-Up
- 40
Sun and Moon Tattoo Sanctuary
120 B S Front St · Wilmington, NC
- 41
Surface Tattoo and Skin Wilmington
1724 Gardner Dr #160 · Wilmington, NC
- Fine Line
- 42
Tattoo.Haus
6626 Gordon Rd · Wilmington, NC
- Traditional
- Japanese / Irezumi
- Fine Line
- 43
The Gay Penguin Tattoo & Piercing in Wilmington
4710 Market St · Wilmington, NC
- 44
Thunderhead Tattoo
2130 Dexter St · Wilmington, NC
- 45
Topsail Beach Brows
165 Porters Neck Rd Unit 120 · Wilmington, NC
- Fine Line
- 46
Triple Gem Tattoo
116 S Kerr Ave Suite A · Wilmington, NC
- 47
Wilmington Tattoo
105 Market St · Wilmington, NC
- 48
Wilmington Tattoo & Piercing
1047C S Kerr Ave · Wilmington, NC
- Blackwork
- Fine Line
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Tattoo Styles in Wilmington
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Common questions
Wilmington Tattoo FAQ
- How many tattoo shops are in Wilmington?
- Local Tattoo Shops lists 48 tattoo studios in Wilmington, NC. Use the style filter on this page to narrow by specialty, or scroll the full roster above.
- What tattoo styles are popular in Wilmington?
- Studios in Wilmington cover Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork, Lettering, Realism, and 5 more. Select any style chip above to filter the directory.
- How do I find the right tattoo artist in Wilmington?
- Start by choosing a style that matches the work you want. Filter by style using the chips at the top of this page. Then visit individual studio profiles for artist rosters, specialties, and booking details. Studios with a detailed profile have confirmed artist and booking information on file; those that have verified their listing also carry a Verified badge.
- Which Wilmington tattoo studios accept walk-ins?
- Walk-in policies vary by studio and by how busy the shop is. Detailed studio profiles on Local Tattoo Shops include a booking method note when confirmed. If in doubt, call ahead. Most studios post walk-in hours on their Instagram or website.