Top Tattoo Shops In South Florida

Tattoos used to be confined to the biker genre of society and considered taboo, but now tattoos are part of mainstream society. They are seen in reality shows, documentaries and popular culture. Men get tattoos to look tougher and women get tattoos to enhance parts of their body (small of the back, abdominals, arms). Have you been thinking about getting a new tattoo? Here are five businesses that have tattoo artists that do great work in South Florida.

Tattoos by Lou
9820 S. Dixie Highway
Kendall, FL 33157
(305) 670-6694
www.tattoosbylou.com

Tattoos by Lou has been around since 1986 and has achieved lots of fame in South Florida as a top tattoo shop destination. The artists make first-timers and veterans feel comfortable, not intimidated, and there are galleries to look at for the right tattoo all over the store. It is located in the suburbs of East Kendall on U.S. 1 in a strip mall just past the Palmetto Expressway overpass. It is a short, but brisk walk from the Dadeland South Metrorail station and there are great places to eat and drink around the area.

Green Machine Tattoos
6570 S.W. 40th St.
Miami, FL 33155
(786) 619-8760
www.facebook.com/GreenMachineTattoos

Green Machine Tattoos has a great layout in its tattoo shop — purple wall paint with neon green ceiling paint, very well lit, lots of mirrors and ample space for the artists to work on their creations. Located in another strip mall in the suburban area of Miami, the parking is limited but the area has makeshift parking available that won't result in one's car being towed away.

Ocho Placas Tattoo Company
6240 S.W. 8th St.
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 264-0888
www.ochoplacastattoo.com

Take a trip down Ludlam Road from Bird, make a right and head to Ocho Placas. Come ready with a design and/or a vision and the artists will work hard to make it a reality. Customers can make appointments by phone, email or online. The resident artists like Javier Betancourt and John Vale, to name a couple, have a great customer following that keeps returning for more tattoos.

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Kreepy Tiki Tattoos
2606 S. Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(305) 803-9014
www.kreepytikitattoos.com

Kreepy Tiki joined with the 5 Points Tiki Lounge where customers and artists can grab a drink after work or their appointment and enjoy the Polynesian/Rockabilly-themed location. Kreepy Tiki has a style all its own and customers recognize it and continue to provide business. The shop is very clean and doesn't let the combination business angle overwhelm its customer service approach.

Babylon Tattoo
831B N. Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 523-3088
www.babylontattooshop.com

Babylon has a following of customers and their testimonials can be read on the website. It shows that Babylon wants to give as much information as it can to assist the customer in walking out with a great tattoo and good feeling about their purchase. The shop is open from midday to midnight and the storefront has neon lights.

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