Best Local Tattoo Shops in Pennsylvania

Having a tattoo done well is a very important decision since tattoos are not easily removed and you want to make sure the place you choose is reputable and safe. The best advice when it comes to tattoo shops is to do research, find out what other people think of a shop, ask others who have tattoos and make sure to view their tattoo to make sure it doesn't look like some blotched jailhouse job.

Being a woman who has gotten a few tattoos I have compiled this list of the best tattoo shops in Western Pennsylvania. You will find each place on this top 10 list of tattoo shops to be reputable and safe.

Tattoos by Johnny: From personal experience, Johnny is one of the best! Johnny gave me my first tattoo and I can honestly say of any of my tattoo's the oldest one I have still looks the best. The lines are neat, clear and the color is still beautiful today. Tattoo's by Johnny is located at 1020 N. Croton Ave in New Castle, PA.

Impressions by Expressions: Another good place as long as you ask for the owner of the shop. She normally has her apprentice doing tattoos. I had a wrist tattoo done here by recommendation of friends the apprentice at the time did it and I have since had it covered up. I have seen work on others by the owner and I can say her work is 100% quality. Impressions by Expressions is located at 286 Atlantic Ave in New Castle, PA.

Tattoo's by Ed Napodano: In my book not only is he the to go to tattoo guy he is a very good artist, if you have an idea in mind but can't get it right Ed is your guy. Ed can basically freehand anything to perfection. Ed recently moved locations and is now located at 2309 Wilmington Rd. #A New Castle, PA.

Under The Gun Tattooing: I went to Under the Gun for my cover up from Impressions by Expressions and sat in on three friends getting tattoo's here. All I can say is these guys are amazing. If you're looking for amazing work at quality prices Under the Gun is top notch. They are located at 1105 3^rd Ave New Brighton, PA.

Squirrelly's Skin Art: When you first walk in you get that cool vibe at, young tattooed pierced people walking around waiting to tattoo you. They offer a lot of help when design and helping you choose the right tattoo if you're not sure but know you want inked. They are located at 218 S. Broad Street in Grove City, PA

Tattoos by Boney Joe: Although slightly pricey in work they offer some of the best artistic talent in the business. I know many people who have had work done at Boney Joe's and the art on their bodies is done with crisp clean lines and color ink. Tattoos by Boney Joe are located at 135 S. Main St Zelienople, PA.

Micky's Tattooing: Micky's did my third tattoo it still looks as good as the day I had it done. They have a pretty cool looking shop located at 828 New Castle Rd. Butler, PA.

Crayons: If you're looking for good bright work Crayons is the place for you. They are slightly pricey but another top notch tattoo shop. My cousin has had all her work done at Crayon's and she has never dealt with fading colors or poor work. Crayons is located at 216 Brighton Ave #A in Rochester, PA.

Psychotic Tattoo Co & Body: offers some artistic work that you won't be disappointed in. A few of my friends have gotten tattoo's here and swear they won't go anywhere else. It seems Psychotic Tattoo Co & Body knows how to keep their customers loyal. They are located at 175 Main St. Greenville, PA.

Magic Ink Tattoo: Only knowing one person who got a tattoo from this shop I decided to put them last. The work I have seen by Magic Ink Tattoo is fresh and clean and looks amazing. So if you're in their area you can be sure you will end up with a quality tattoo. Magic Ink is located at 1018 Pennsylvania Ave. Monica, PA.