Tattoo Shops in South Carolina

Going by their own listings, South Carolina tattoo studios emphasize custom work, cover-ups, and various styles from traditional to realism. Many describe themselves as walk-in friendly, like Hero Tattoo Myrtle Beach and Fantasy Ink, while others require appointments through Ink Wave Tattoos Inc. Several highlight experience and artist credentials, with Lucky Dice Tattoo Shop Spartanburg noting over twenty-five years of experience and Reckless Heart Tattoo claiming over one hundred years combined. Some offer additional services, like piercing at Painted Pony Tattoo and Piercing, while others focus on tattoos only, like The Gallery Tattoo Greenville.

Summarized from the studios' own listing descriptions and checked against them. Each linked studio's page shows its full description.

The 10 open South Carolina studios with the highest Google star ratings, counting only studios with at least 20 reviews. A rating says nothing about style, so check each studio's work before you book.

1. Abzoluteink Tattoo Gallery, Columbia, SC: 5.0 from 633 Google reviews , listed styles blackwork, realism, fine line
2. Fanatink Tattoo, Mauldin, SC: 5.0 from 424 Google reviews , listed styles traditional, japanese / irezumi, fine line
3. The Gallery Tattoo Greenville, Greenville, SC: 5.0 from 416 Google reviews , listed styles traditional, neo-traditional, blackwork
4. Silver Serpent Tattoo Emporium, Florence, SC: 5.0 from 382 Google reviews
5. Ophidian Tattoo, Columbia, SC: 5.0 from 320 Google reviews , listed styles realism, fine line, cover-up
6. Tattoo Spirits, West Columbia, SC: 5.0 from 286 Google reviews , listed styles traditional, blackwork, fine line
7. Black Water Tattoo Collective, Summerville, SC: 5.0 from 251 Google reviews
8. Early Grave Social Club, Moncks Corner, SC: 5.0 from 216 Google reviews , listed styles traditional, neo-traditional, blackwork
9. Dark Side Ink Gallery Tattoo Studio, Walhalla, SC: 5.0 from 207 Google reviews , listed styles fine line, lettering, cover-up
10. Diverse Illusions Tattoo, Spartanburg, SC: 5.0 from 186 Google reviews , listed styles realism, fine line, lettering

How many South Carolina studios name each style on their listing. One studio can list several styles.

• Cover-Up: 124 studios
• Fine Line: 103 studios
• Lettering: 90 studios
• Blackwork: 85 studios
• Realism: 75 studios
• Traditional: 63 studios
• Japanese / Irezumi: 39 studios
• Tribal: 38 studios
• Neo-Traditional: 15 studios

How many tattoo shops are in South Carolina?

Local Tattoo Shops lists 255 tattoo studios across 56 cities in South Carolina. Pick a city to see its studios.

Which South Carolina cities have the most tattoo shops?

The South Carolina cities with the most listed studios are Columbia (42), Greenville (17), Myrtle Beach (17), Spartanburg (15), Summerville (12), Sumter (12). Each city page lists its studios with address and phone.

Which tattoo styles do South Carolina studios list most?

Across South Carolina, the most listed styles are cover-up (124 studios), fine line (103 studios), lettering (90 studios), blackwork (85 studios), counted from each studio's public listing.

How many South Carolina tattoo studios list a website?

154 of the 254 open South Carolina studios listed here link to a website, and 242 list a phone number.