The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in West Virginia!
By Penny Fox

The tattoo industry has evolved since its early days. What was once just brandished by a select few has become a common sight across the United States. If you’re taking that first step in getting a tattoo or adding to your collection of body art, these 10 best West Virginia tattoo parlors are some of the best in the state for cleanliness, customer service, innovative design, and compliance to health and safety.

1. Rock Lake Tattoo Company, Charleston, WV

From the moment you walk in the doors at Rock Lake Tattoo Company in Charleston, West Virginia, you’ll watch artists do what they love to do best. Known for being able to take an idea and turn it into expression, the folks here follow department of health rules and provide a clean and comfortable shop.

2. STICK Tattoo Company, Morgantown, WV

STICK Tattoo Company is not your typical tattoo place. Priding themselves in representing the tattoo industry with integrity and strong core values, this Morgantown tattoo shop has some of the best artists in the area with specialties and techniques that have earned them “Best Tattoo Shop of Morgantown.” Besides a top-quality tattoo service, they also offer body piercing and provide clean, sterile equipment, private rooms, and knowledgeable piercers. They even offer gun-free ear piercing for minors and other piercing services with the proper paperwork.

3. Black Eagle Tattoo, Charleston, WV

Since opening in 2009, Black Eagle Tattoo in Charleston, West Virginia, has been offering the best in customer service and satisfaction for tattoo art, related products, and body piercings. The clean and regulation-compliant studio is comfortable and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They can assist in bringing your design idea to reality, or take your design and make it work.

4. Bare Knuckles Tattoos, Charleston, WV

This award-winning tattoo studio located in Charleston, West Virginia, puts customers first. Bare Knuckles Tattoos uses professional and licenses artists who can walk you through design conception to finished product. The studio features the artwork available and showcases work from around the world and local artists. If you want a clean, safe environment and assurance that the health codes required by the state are followed, visit Bare Knuckles or talk to one of the staff.

5. Smokin Guns, Beckley, WV

Known as the area’s top choice for tattoos for over 15 years, Smokin Guns in Beckley and Fayetteville, West Virginia, takes great pride in decorating people. Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins are welcome at this clean and comfortable studio. First timers are especially appreciative of the friendly atmosphere.

6. Artistic Creations Tattoo, Dunbar, WV

Reasonable prices, great work, and clean, comfortable surroundings are what you’ll find at Artistic Creations Tattoo in Dunbar, West Virginia. Besides offerings tattoo and body piercing services, they have artists who specialize in laser removals, custom tattoos and piercings, and cosmetic work. Minors can be seen with two forms of ID and parental or legal guardian approval.

7. Pike Street Studios Tattoo & Body Piercing, Clarksburg, WV

If you want a tattoo shop that goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable, this is the place for you. Pike Street Studios in Clarksburg, West Virginia, may be a small shop, but they have expert and talented artists. Open since 2007 with over 50 years of combined experience and available for appointments Tuesdays through Saturdays, Pike Street Studios are heralded as a shop that “makes you feel like one of the family.”

8. Inksanity Tattooz, Parkersburg, WV

Don’t let the size of this studio fool you. The skilled artists will work with you to give you a great experience and a great tattoo. They also provide body piercing services in a clean and comfortable shop at affordable prices. Touch-ups are free.

9. Thinkin Ink Tattoo Studio, Clarksburg, WV

Very professional and helpful artists are what you’ll find at Thinkin Ink Tattoo Studio of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Many of them are award-winning, and provide knowledge and expertise in specialty areas. Open every day except Sunday and Monday, you can follow their Facebook page for specials and discounts.

10. Cherry Bomb Tattoo, Martinsburg, WV

You’ll love the look and feel of the studio, decorated with black and white floor tiles and adorned with designs used in tattoos. Cherry Bomb Tattoo in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is the oldest tattoo parlor in the area and makes customer service and satisfaction a top priority. They can assist you in your next tattoo, body piercing, or cosmetic removal. You’ll feel like you’re around a group of friends.

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The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in West Virginia! By Penny Fox