Best Tattoo Shops In Madison

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Incredible Tattoo Experience with Joe!

I couldn’t be happier with my tattoo — Joe absolutely nailed it! From the moment I walked in, he made me feel comfortable, listened to my ideas, and brought the design to life with such skill and creativity. His attention to detail, steady hand, and professionalism were top-notch.

The line work is clean, the shading is flawless, and I’ve already gotten so many compliments. Not only is Joe a true artist, but he also cares about making sure you love what you leave with. He made the whole experience easy and unforgettable.

If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, go to Joe — you won’t regret it. Can’t wait to come back for my next one!“

“I went with the Madison Tattoo Company for my very first tattoo and overall it was an excellent experience. Oliver, the owner, was incredibly accommodating and helped me through the whole process. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone who is interested in getting their first or 50th tattoo.“

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Requested style: Both artist made beautiful custom pieces.

Cleanliness: Very clean.

Stylist: Rhiannon & Holly are both amazing artists.“

“Kita at Blue Lotus Tattoo and The Piercing Lounge used her own time to fabricate a tool that allows me to remove my nose piercing with one hand. She was so kind and patient with me as we practiced using the tool until I got it. She made modifications and was so knowledgeable. She went above and beyond. I'm so grateful for her.“

“More Than a Tattoo, a Collaboration

I came to Brandon with a vision rooted in myth and personal transformation - and what he created blew me away. The sleeve he designed features a Poseidon-Kraken morph, an empty throne, a pillar beneath the waves, and a ship amidst the storm. Every detail was intentional and deeply personal.

Brandon doesn’t just tattoo, he collaborates. From the very first consult, he asked sharp questions, offered powerful creative input, and helped shape the concept into something far better than I imagined. His technical work is outstanding - precise lines, smooth shading, and incredible depth, but it’s his intuition and care that truly set him apart.

The vibe in the studio is relaxed, focused, and professional. He takes his time, respects the process, and clearly loves what he does. If you’re looking for more than just ink, if you want something meaningful, personal, and built to last, Brandon is the artist you want.“

“Toni was FANTASTIC! She worked with my son for his first tattoo and with very little detail she came up with an amazing design. She had great suggestions for mine and schooled me on my own guitar.“

“I have nothing but good things to say about this shop and Spike. He is a true artist and is dedicated to his craft. His work is detailed and he is well educated on tattoo design and techniques. He takes his time with each piece and puts his all into his work. Not only is he a true artist, he is also respectful, on time, returns messages promptly and communicates regularly. I highly recommend him. He is currently working on a forearm piece. Once it is complete and healed I will post pictures.“

“i’ve gotten a few tattoos here all done by Antonio, and i have nothing but good things to say. he’s an amazing artist, truly listens to your ideas and brings your vision to life and takes his time to make sure it’s executed with precision and perfection. incredible fine line work. supremely professional, comfortable environment, and everyone else who works there seems very chill as well. also these were the least painful tattoos i’ve received. thank you Antonio & Dark Matter!!“

“I've had nothing but great experiences here. When a place stocks my favorite candy every time I visit, it's like they've figured out the shortcut to my heart! Seriously, candy equals happiness.

My tattoo artist is always super nice and totally cool with my changes. I’m not much of a chatterbox when getting tattooed, so I prefer to throw on some headphones and zone out from the pain. My artist is cool with that, which is awesome. I’m like a statue in that chair – I don't move and I power through the pain. My tattoos always heal wonderfully, and I leave happy every time.

Ill continue to go back to Lost Lakes. Ive had VERY terrible experiences getting tattooed at other places. I highly recommend them to anyone that wants a high quality tattoo, in a chill atmosphere (and good prices).“

“It's the only tattoo shop I go to. Years and years of experience between the guys that work there. I've gotten tattooed by three of the guys that work there. Brian, the owner, is a good dude. I will always send people to his shop whether they end up getting a tattoo or not.“

“Had a great experience at Tailor Made Tattoo. A great artist and a great conversationalist. Will definitely be back for my next one.“

“Brandon is a true professional and one of the best artists in the Midwest. Clean and laidback atmosphere. Great conversation and attention to detail. Fairly priced for the work you are receiving. Would highly recommend and will be going to moving forward.Services: Photo-realistic tattoos“

“Dan was great to work with. My tattoo is fully healed now and I'm so happy with how it turned out. Reasonably priced and professional.“

“I've gotten two tattoos done by Corvus and he never disappoints! My most recent tattoo I got about 3 weeks ago, and he nailed it! I gave him one picture of my dog and asked for an outline. He executed it flawlessly! I will forever be a client of Ritual Moon.“

“Aiden did an awesome job on my sons and my tattoos. This was my first time and Aiden went above and beyond to ease my concerns. Aiden’s work is fantastic, I would give 10 stars if I could“

“Haley did my navel piercing. I have a scar that I hate from having my gallbladder removed, right above my belly button. I decided to cover it with a navel piercing and I love it! Thank you Haley!“

“This was my first tattoo and I was VERY nervous. Nate, the owner, was absolutely amazing. Very informative, answered all my questions with confidence, with lots of reassurance. When it came to the tattoo itself, I trusted him completely with placement, size, etc. I originally wanted something on my hip or breast area and he advised me that it would not be a good idea for a first tattoo due to unknown pain tolerance level. He was looking out for his client and not his pocket! Highly HIGHLY recommend Nate or I’m sure anyone at mind floss. Facility was very clean and he did my sisters tattoo before mine and sanitized everything and replaced items that needed to be replaced prior to my tattoo. Overall, my experience was a 200/200. I drove all the way from Stevens point to see him too, because people speak of this place/him up here. I will be returning and very excited for our next project together!!“

“I've worked with Zion and Janelle multiple times, I can't recommend them enough!! I drive in from Minneapolis and stay for a couple days and it cannot be more perfect. The entire team at Starkweather is so talented it's unreal! They go above and beyond to make sure your comfortable the entire time and they're all really fun & easy to talk to!“

“I've gotten a few tattoos done with sage, and they do an amazing job!! I am always so appreciative of how clean and comfortable of a space they create, and the work always turns out beautiful. I look forward to getting lots more tattoos from them in the future!!“

“I've had piercings done here before so I came back for another a few months back. The stud used was too small and prevented my ear from healing. My ear kept crusting up and refused to heal, over 3 months later it was still irritated so I decided to change the earrings out for earrings I have at home. They healed in less than a week after I changed them out. Not sure if it's one size fits all but the earrings were definitely too small for my hole to heal properly. I do like the piercer. Just a little bummed because my ear has been slightly irritated for awhile. I should have just came in to have it addressed but I didn't have time.“

“Hannia has done multiple of my piercings, always super smooth and nearly painless. Recommend her as a piercer 100%“