Best Tattoo Shops In Dayton

“From the jump, I received nothing but support from aisle 9. They have been very understanding about the fact that I was in the middle of a move from North Dakota to Dayton. I think I had researched over 10 different shops in the Ohio area before landing on this one. Inside is very clean and welcoming. Normally shops feel dark and heavy but this one had the opposite effect.

When I got paired with Luen. I wasn’t sure about it at first but after meeting him he was extremely confident, reassuring, and skilled. I knew after our consultation that he was going to absolutely knock it out of the park and I was absolutely beyond excited. Not only did he do my arm but he finished my leg piece as well. I was super grateful because I know it can be kind of a hit or miss when another artist does half of it, so when he offered to finish it I had no other answer but yes and he knocked that one out of the park too.

The time after the consultation and tattoo day was built on great communication. The actual tattoo day was super calm, we took many breaks and he paid attention and is very detail oriented. He was very understanding and empathetic about how I felt and there was always great conversation. Just over all made sure I was taken care of.

Communication went on even weeks after to make sure I was healing well. I had zero hesitation with any question I had since I was on holiday. Did what I could to take care of myself and my new tattoos but I still had questions about healing and was more than comfortable with shooting him a text and asking. Talks of touch ups are in the works. ?

10/10 recommend. Seriously, do it. You won’t regret it.“

“Alyssa will be my go to artist for now on. She has done 3 of my tats so far and several for friends of mine. Her work is clean and detailed and shes very easy to work with. The shop has a fun, comfortable atmosphere and the cleanliness is 10/10.“

“Awesome artist, softest touch, great artistic mind and very knowledgeable on techniques and the history of tattoo and the human body Love Wave and all the work he does“

“Lovely place that does amazing work!! Lydia was very accommodating and did a great job job!“

“Mila was great. She worked with a rough idea I had, made some options, tweaks. She took care about exact placement and I'm grateful because this is permanent! She made crisp lines and good color, even adding some highlights at the end. She talked to me during the session which helped. My first tattoo, the artist didn't say anything and that was a grind. I'm kind a geek, but I appreciate she told me how the tattoo would age and gave me good instructions on after care. She used this Derm Shield to keep my wound clean. Easy maintenance! It's a great tattoo and a great experience! I think Mila is a great professional artist.“

“Britton did a great job with my tattoo last night! He was attentive and thorough and I’m very pleased with the work that he’s done.“

“Izzy was FANTASTIC my 16 year old daughter wanted her lip pierced and we booked with Izzy based on recommendation. He DEFINITELY lived up to his highly regarded past clients recommendation. He was so gentle and talked my very NERVOUS daughter thru EVERYTHING easing her mind. Thank you Izzy for going ABOVE & BEYOND TODAY!!! We APPRECIATE you for it“

“They are reasonable and did a really nice leg piece on my man I also got my nose pierced there as I waited. They do amazing work“

“Came for a bachelorette party and they were able to fit us all in and were very friendly. We would definitely come again.“

“Got a memorial tattoo here from Ratty and it turned out great! Ratty really brought my vision to life and worked with me on the design to get it just right. The shop is also very clean and has a great atmosphere to it.“

“Harley is beyond talented; I would never go anywhere else. They exceeded my expectations on both tattoos. The placement was nailed, the line work is incredible, and the result is visibly flawless. Harley’s permanent, free-handed body art is at the absolute peak of the industry.“

“Had an excellent experience with Glenn. This was my first tattoo, and he was very communicative throughout the process. Excellent work too!“

“Chuck does an exceptional job!!! Professional, talented and truly does his best to ensure happy clients! I’ll continue coming back for all new artwork.“

“Did an impromptu walk in appointment and Brittany was amazing! Highly recommend!! Thank you.“

“Mike was very nice done a great job I would recommend him to every body. I will be getting my next tattoos with him“

“Got my tattoo done today, Bryan did an amazing job, he did exactly what I asked for and it's beautiful! I'll be going back again when I'm ready for my next tattoo. Thanks Bryan“

“Tay is the guy to get with, he's been tattooing me for a couple of years now and I have never been disappointed and he has taken my ideas and made them 100x better then I had imagined.
Talented and professional“

“Couldn’t recommend Chad at Cross Your Heart Tattoo enough. What stood out to me the most was how much time he took before we even started. He listened to what I wanted, gave me his own ideas and input, and helped turn the concept into something even better than what I originally had in mind. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving you a tattoo you’re going to be happy with, not just getting you in and out of the chair.

His attention to detail was awesome, the whole experience was laid back and comfortable, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I’ll definitely be going back to Chad for more work.“

“steven was great, i walked in last minute and he was able to accommodate me and did a great job. 10/10 would recommend again.“

“Can't recommend the Wells' enough for tattoos. Friendly and welcoming, extremely skilled, and reasonably priced. They provide custom design services and seemed almost as excited about our tattoos as we were! Thanks so much, guys!“

“This is a great tattoo parlor! I had the opportunity to get a tattoo here on 7/19/25, and I was impressed with the experience. This was my 6th tattoo. Every tattoo I have on my body, I have gotten at a different shop, and every shop always provides a different experience, whether it’s good or bad. True Love Tattoo Parlor provided the BEST experience I’ve ever had. I was immediately greeted by my tattoo artist upon entering the shop. My first impressions of the shop were that they felt welcoming, that the facility was clean, and that I felt safe and comfortable. I loved how the front of the parlor had plants and was bright with natural light. This parlor doesn’t fulfill any kind of negative stereotypes, in my opinion. Throughout my entire tattoo process, I again felt safe, comfortable to express myself if I wanted/needed to in terms of wanting to change my tattoo’s design (but I barely did this as my artist, Niki, was amazing at understanding exactly what I wanted!), and I always, always felt comfortable about the shop that the tools being used on me were clean and sanitized. Something else I really liked was how all the artists that were there just really jived with each other. You can see how the artists who work at True Love Tattoo Parlor really connect as coworkers and friends, which was important to me. It really shows that this is a shop that cares, not only about its customers feeling good, but also cares about its workers. My tattoo came out EXACTLY as I wanted, and my artist was accommodating, kind, and communicative throughout the entire tattooing experience. I highly recommend checking out this shop!“