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 Links of top tattoo parlours and magazines

 1: http://www.blackhearttattoosf.com/

Black heart tattoo is located in the heart of San Francisco, on the Valencia Street. This tattoo parlour was founded by four tattoo artists – Tim Lehi, Jeff Rassier, Nick Rodin and Scott Sylvia, who not only work in them but also co won this parlour. These tattoo artsist are eminent and skilled in their work, with a combined experience of over 60 years. Blackheart Tattoos is an avenue for their creative passion and endurance, this passion reflects on their work of art. This parlour has the ambiance that makes the clients comfortable and good. This tattoo parlour is opened for four days a week from 12 pm to 8 pm at a stretch. Every genre of tattooing and body art is available here, because the artists are expert in creating from their imagination and inspiration from all over the world. You can always get an appointment fixed for yourself my giving them a call before hand.

  2: http://idlehandsf.com/home.html

 The name Idle Hand depicts the credentials of the parlour. This parlour is situated in the Lower Haight, California. The creation and the foundation of Idle Hand tattoo parlour was made by TJ Hernandez in the beginning of the year 2004. When tattoo artist Holly came to the shop and joined it, then there was a stream of other artists following the suit and becoming a part of this magnificent tattoo parlour. Holly in the year 2007 became the owner of Idle Hand. This parlour caters to wide range and some crazy genre of tattooing, all the more because of the presence of seven artists, with completely different tattoo making credentials. There are 2 artists for your service available all the time but the other artists would be available only through the basis of appointment. You can appoint the artist of your choice by calling him or simply by emailing him via his portfolio.

 3: http://www.sixfeetunder.com/

 The tattoo parlour Six Feet Under is a land of temptation; unlike the name it brings the imagination alive through their tattoos. You can get through this parlour if you are in the Uplands in California, which is just few minutes away from the land of glitterati, Hollywood. The foundation of Six Feet Under was laid by Corey Miller, on 1^st of April, 1997 and without any pranks this parlour is very much on. This parlour is a concoction of the modern world with the ancient as the interiors are chic but the art comes with the inspiration of the ancient designs. Though this establishment is successful, yet it is low profile and does not use the means to get popularity. You would know about this place only by the verbal source only. In spite of this Six Feet Under have some famous clients in its kitty, like average Joe and it is still on for a decade now.

 4: http://www.vintagetattooartparlor.com/

 Vintage Tattoo parlour had begun in the year 1995 and has been still thriving strong. It has completed more a decade now, as such it has earned both the trust and the reputation of many clients. The artists of this tattoo parlour are all skilled and educated in the field of tattooing, they all hail from the National Tattoo Association and the Alliance of Professional Tattooers, two of the prominent institution of this art culture. The home of Vintage Tattoo parlour is in Los Angeles, California. Many tattoo events and conventions are attended by the artists of this parlour, thereby making them more equipped with the newest knowledge of tattooing and also garnering the experience. The popularity of the Vintage Tattoo parlour is heighten more by presence and the feature in most of the popular lifestyle and tattoo magazines and journals, like Skin & Ink, New York Times, Tattoo Revue, Tattoo, most of them also features celebrities like Carmen Electra. 

 5: http://zulutattoo.com/

 The name of the parlour Zulu Tattoo is inspired by the African tribe Zulu and this parlour depicts all the tattoo designs and inspiration from this tribe. This joint is a medley of creativity and culture. This is a place where the concept of tolerance is valued to the core. Therefore the clientele is also varied and they hail from all kinds of background, caste, culture, ethnicity etc, which marks the tattoo parlours speciality and advantage too. Each design provided, are influential and they speak your mind, they depicts who you are. The clients also embark on the creative work and along side with the artists give their feedback and inputs, thereby creating a masterpiece tattoo. Artists like the owner Zulu, Misha, Lantz, Scott, Afa are what their passion lays. Their clients are the famous, like Queen Latifah, Bruce Willis, Christina Aquilera, Kelis, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mia Michaels, Lisa Bonet are few of the celebrities, that got their “marks” from the Zulu Tattoo parlour.

 6: http://www.flyritetattoo.net/

Flyrite Tattoo studio is one of New York’s hottest tattoo parlours. And the owner of this hot and fabulous place is none other than the hottest deal Elio Espana. His work speaks and that adds up to his name. He does not seek fame and fortune by promoting himself like the other artists but the efficiency of his art proves him to be the best making his Flyrite tattoo parlour famous in its own right. His experience is what the parlour is founded on, which is of a great number of 20 years. He and his joint have been in business from the time when the concept of tattooing was not less than a taboo and when it was considered evil and for the sinners. Elio prefers to work and create with passion and involve limelight and the glitterati. The studio is open all the 7 days from 2 to 9 in the night.

 7: http://www.globaltattoostudios.com/

The existing tattoo studios in the area of Merseyside and Wirral, has been merged to form the Global Tattoo Studios. With the re branding and the shuffling of the previous parlours, emerges this tattoo parlour and the Global Tattoo Supplies Ltd supports it and helps in the promotion of the studio, not only nationally but globally too, it has years of tattoo connection and experience which makes this tattoo parlour the best in UK. Via this studio you can come and merge with the art of tattooing inspired from the world cultures. It is the hot bed for all the tattooists and the lovers of this art form. This studio takes the initiative to arrange for various tattoo conventions and events. The artists employed in this parlour hail from the best tattoo institutions and they are combined of the young and the old, with great experience and skills as a part of their credentials.

 8: http://www.yelp.com/biz/ink-and-dagger-tattoo-parlour-decatur

 Ink and Dagger is a tattoo studio that is owned by Russ, who is one of the coolest guys, so you can well imagine the place to be too. It is open throughout the week from 12 in the noon to 9 in the night. From the interiors to the ambiance, everything is clean and chic, the walls are covered with arts and pictures that would help to keep you off the pain that you would experience while getting the tattoo. Russ and all the staffs are professional to the core yet they are friendly in nature. It is Atlanta’s first tattoo studio; therefore it has its own popularity and strength. The imagination and the level of creativity that the tattooists have in this shop is unbelievable and to the highest degree the best. They are so qualified that through their work things would come live. So you can always take a risk in Ink and Dagger and never regret too.

 9: LA Ink

 LA Ink is a tattoo studio owned by Kat Von D who was also a part of the Miami Ink show. She in the year 2007 started her individual business after coming apart from the above show. And in Los Angeles she founded her own tattoo studio known as the High Voltage tattoo parlour. Along with her the tattoo artists that mange the shop are Hannah Aithison, Corey Miller, Kim Saigh and Pixie Acia, who is also her best friend. Some of the celebrities who had their share of tattooing experience are Ja Rule, Jesse Hughes, Jesse Metcalfe and many other celebrities. It is proven and it has garnered the reputation of being the proficient studio in LA, with artists to swear by. Each of their designs is unique and even have some customised and signature styles too, depicting their personality on your skin. Another credential of this studio is that you would be in a comfort zone once you are here.

 10: http://www.mydragonlady.com/

 This tattoo parlour is one of the best found in Texas, owned by Rena Hoot and opened in 1980. This studio has the license and also professional tattoo artists as its staff. It is open all 7 days. Rena Hoot belongs to the oldest tattoo association in US and therefore this led to her experience and construction of her reputation. Her studio The Dragon Lady Tattoos has the best designs at a very reasonable and affordable price range. Many members of the US army have been its client because the studio is situated in the army base in Fort Hood, Texas. All the artists work with full dedication and interest, giving the best result on your skin and body. There are more than thousand designs depicted on its walls and even some available in their virtual files too, ranging from Medieval art to the traditional Japanese designs. Every aspect of tattooing is covered in this tattoo parlour.

 11: Nikki’s Tattoo Studio

 Nikki’s Tattoo Studio, situated in Charlotte, NC, is amongst the best and owned by Nikki. The environment and the interior is clean, making the entire ambiance positive and good too. Then the artists too are friendly and great to converse with. The designs that they suggests are honestly suitable for any of the clients. The tattooists have magic in their hands, by which they are able to turn a simple design into a whole new and live canvas.  The tools and equipments used in their tattoo procedure are all safe and are healthy, their inks and dyes are natural and organic, so there is no harm or any kind of side effects experienced after a client gets a tattoo from here. Try to get an appointment and discuss with the artists the design that you prefer as they would be able to help and give suggestions related to it, via friendly attitude.

12: http://www.paulstattoostudio.com/

 Paul’s Studio Tattoo is situated in Caleta de Fuste and had opened on December 2006. The owner of the studio, Paul has the 20 years of experience in his pocket who was in UK and then moved to Fuerteventura. The equipments are all sterilised and are most updated modern in nature. They follow all the guidelines of the Spanish and the British health and hygiene rules and regulations. The standard of this studio is high and reputed. Getting an appointment before the day of tattooing is mostly suggested by Paul and his staffs of renowned tattoo artists. They also recommend following all the rules and regulations before getting a tattoo, like not get any kind of intoxication and drugs etc because the consumption of alcohol makes the blood thinner and therefore there would be high tendency of bleeding while getting the tattoo. They have two shifts in a day, one is from 10:30pm to 3 pm and the other shift is from 6 to 9 pm, open from Monday to Saturday.

 13: http://www.skinink.com/

 Skin and Ink is the all information guide for all the tattoo lovers and the ones who want to know more about this art. In spite of not many pictures and designs related to tattoos, this magazine is worth the buy, as it has the latest and the best in connection with tattoo and tattooing. Every month has a different surprise in store for the readers, be the feature of 70 hot tattoo pictures or some goodies for its regular subscribers. There are columns where you can get the feedback of the clients and also the tattooists, and then there are the recommended tattoo parlours in your local area and also in the world. The content is strong and so is the packaging of the magazine. The editors and the writers are skilled and give all the valid information to their readers. You can say that every article and piece is factual and true to its content.

 14: Tattoo Flash Magazine

 Tattoo Flash Magazine is one of the top selling tattoo magazines. The content has many coloured photos for the pleasure of the readers, especially pictures of flash tattoos that are contributed by all the tattooist of the world. The plus point of Tattoo Flash Magazine is that there are no hindrances of advertisements that are in most of the magazines, pages after pages. Every page is purely dedicated to the subject. Since it is a tattoo magazine, there is less of content and more of pictures. But it is of great quality and value, with a good proportion too. It contains to categories one for the photos and the other for the flash. They also give the regular information regarding the various tattoo conventions and meet. Full of ideas, concepts and freshness, truly makes Tattoo Flash Magazine a complete fulfilling experience for all the readers. It has practical and logical content as its advantage, which make it the top sellers.

 15: http://www.skinart.com/

 Skin art magazine is one f a kind journals, that speaks and expresses only rocking attitude. It contents pictures that are not only bold and huge but also qualified, they are presented to add more value to the content and attract the viewers. With every issue, a model is projected. The only drawback of this periodical is that it has many advertisements in its content but that does not matters as long as the rest of the content is strong. Though it is not readily available in all the bookstores but then you can subscribe online or by post and once you have given the subscription you do not have to worry about the next month’s issue. The tattoo design has detailing and perfection, which many aspiring tattoo artists can refer them as their guide and tool. With every issue the editors and the columnists come with bold features and ideas.

 16: Tattoo

 The Tattoo magazine is a great and a balanced concoction of write ups and visuals. It contents all the information like which celebrity got what tattoo and where, by which tattoo artist. Which tattoo artist tops the charts and who is best in the business. Subscribing is the best option rather than buying from the stalls as it would mean spending extra amount. Browse through all the coloured designs and pictures and whole lot of eye candy for all the readers. There are various competition and exhibition, where the viewer participation is encouraged. There are interviews and information about your favourite tattoo artists. The magazine is dynamic that makes the eye stick to it. It has all the basic and only facts, nothing more or nothing less. The content is to the point. Each issue would cost you 4.99dollars, whereas a years issue would cost you 34.95 dollars only. So grab one for yourself now.

 17: http://www.internationaltattooart.com/test200/index.cfm

 International Tattoo Art magazine is published very much in the US but it is sold world wide. So the content is also based on the global tattoos and news related to it. It talks about the tattoo artists’ world over and publish their work too, bringing the best of the best together and under one same roof. You can satiate your thirst for this ancient body art. Each page contains something different and something informational. All of them come in handy for the artist and the aspiring professionals too. They give details of the best institution and the personals through which a future tattooist can get the education regarding tattooing. This magazine has recently taken the decision not to portray and display any picture that is censored for the convenience of the readers because it is not a porn magazine. It is for the artists and the lovers of tattoo.

 18: Savage Magazine

 Less said about Savage would not be justified. Like the name, the content is of hardcore tattoo and all the untamed designs and pictures of this art. This magazine is not for the laid back, in fact it was for all the people who are serious about tattoos and respect this ancient art. The content of the magazine has all the best flash tattoos, abstract tattoo designs and pictures, graphic visuals, piercing, suspensions, information about latest in the tattoo file and the arrangement of the convention and festivals of tattooing. It covers all the artists and also the works of the upcoming tattoo artists. It not only features the experienced works of tattoo but also promotes the talented and aspiring artists, paving a platform for them, where they can take part of the contests and the competition that is one of their monthly features. It is hot and it is what all the interest tattoo lovers should have in their book shelves and libraries.

 19: Tattoo Revue

 Tattoo Revue is the new age and the most modern tattoo magazine with a subtle mix of the ancient and the historical tattoo forms. This magazine is like a guide manual for the tattooists, because the flash designs and the photographs contained in this magazine inspire the artists and help them in their job. It has got the detailed of the detailed content. Form contacts to the address of the best tattoo parlours. Then there are designs which you can choose to have as your tattoo. The tattoo collectors’ works are magnificent and better than the display in the art galleries. This magazine does not only showcase the modern designs but also various ancient and tribal designs. The packager and the magazine cover are meant to attract the people, but it does not end here, as the content is as strong as the cover. It also well balanced with the featured advertisements, especially with the ones that are of convenience for all the consumers.

 20: http://www.prickmag.net/

 Prick Magazine is the regular periodical, which has all the basic information and news related to tattoo and also body piercing, therefore the name Prick. This magazine covers all the areas leaving no news and updates behind. They have featured and monthly tattooists, whose interview is published, where you can read his or her history, profile, experience and also be able to view some his or her best works till date. They also feature the works of the small scale tattoo artists, enabling their promotion in the market and in this field. The depiction and the photos are purely traditional with an embellishment of modern art too. Prick Magazine brings out the core essence of tattoos, by clients are encouraged and are also inspired to accept this art in their lives. You would be simply amused by viewing each and every page in the magazine, from the cover to till the end it is satisfying and worth reading.