Ink Enthusiasts Rejoice: Maryland's Top Tattoo Parlors

DeVille Ink, Baltimore, MD

DeVille Ink in Baltimore is a family-owned and operated parlor specializing in piercing, tattoos, and aftercare. They’ve been featured in many television shows, newspaper articles, and magazines. Do yourself a favor: Check out their artist gallery, whether you’re in the market for a new tattoo or not. The work is simply sublime.

Lucky Bird Tattoo, Annapolis, MD

Lady Bird Tattoo is one of Annapolis’s best tattoo parlors. They work almost exclusively by appointment and pride themselves on “offering high-quality tattoos with great customer service.” Lady Bird often brings in “guest artists” to give their customers even more options.

Tattoo-Icons, Perryville, MD

Tattoo-Icons Art Gallery is central between Baltimore and Philadelphia “with elite artists to fill every desired style and quality of tattoos and piercings.” With five artists, each with their own style, you’re sure to find something to love. They recommend you book an appointment online.

Independent Ink, Frostburg, MD

Independent Ink in Frostburg offers “work in a broad range of styles from old school, traditional, fine-line, Japanese, realism, to Americana.” Their facility is inspected annually to make sure they’re staying up to the best health standards. Make sure to call in for an appointment.

Oxblood Ink, Severna Park, MD

Oxblood Ink is Severna Park’s “first and only tattoo studio” offering “custom quality tattoos in a comfortable sterile environment.” They have three excellent artists on staff, each with their own office for customers to have privacy while they plan out their pieces.

One Shot Studio, Edgewater, MD

One Shot Studio in Edgewater offers tattoos and piercings. They’re happy to look at designs of your own or provide something from their portfolio. Of course, they can also create something new for you.

Red Octopus Tattoo, Multiple locations

Red Octopus Tattoo has multiple locations throughout Maryland, with one in Morningside, Landover Hills, Crofton, and Prince Frederick. They’ve got a huge roster of incredible artists to choose from, a benefit of having such a large outfit.

Black Lotus Tattoo, Hanover, MD

Black Lotus Tattoo's philosophy is that “it’s not just a tattoo, it’s a work of art.” That’s the kind of thinking you want in an artist; their work will mark you for the rest of your life, after all. Consider their microblading and piercing options, too.

Key Insights at a Glance

• DeVille Ink: Family-owned, specializes in tattoos, piercings, and aftercare, featured in various media with a sublime artist gallery.
• Lucky Bird Tattoo: Known for high-quality tattoos and exceptional customer service, operates mostly by appointment and hosts guest artists.
• Tattoo-Icons: Positioned between Baltimore and Philadelphia, offers a diverse range of styles with elite artists, recommends booking online.
• Independent Ink: Provides a wide array of styles, from traditional to realism, with annual inspections for health standards, appointment required.
• Oxblood Ink: The first and only tattoo studio in Severna Park, known for custom tattoos in a sterile environment, offers private offices for consultations.
• One Shot Studio: Offers both tattoos and piercings, willing to work with customer designs or create new custom pieces.
• Red Octopus Tattoo: With locations in Morningside, Landover Hills, Crofton, and Prince Frederick, features a large selection of artists due to its size.
• Black Lotus Tattoo: Emphasizes that tattoos are works of art, also offers microblading and piercing services.