It’s January now, aka the perfect time of the year to hit that tattoo parlor and get tattooed. If you have tattoos already, you know that you need to keep any new tattoo covered and out of the sun in order for it to properly heal. So with it being cold out, you’re gonna be wearing long sleeves already. Why not have some fresh (healed) ink to debut in the spring?
A lot of you out there who are heavily tattooed are going to have your artist already. The one you’re loyal to, and that’s cool! I’m honestly jealous, I haven’t found my artist yet. If you’ve got that kind of relationship with your artist and you won’t stray, this article really isn’t for you. However, if you’ve got tattoos but you haven’t found the artist for you or you’ve got none, this is for you. I’ve put together a list of ten of the best rated tattoo parlors in Ocean County, according to Google reviews. I’d always recommend doing your own deeper research into this kind of thing. But this is a great jumping off point! I tried to include shops that have artists who specialize in different styles, so a wide range of you can find what you’re looking for.
Obviously, if you’re brand new to tattoos and all of this feels overwhelming, that’s ok! Figuring out what you want on your body and who you want to put it there takes time. Tattoos are permanent and you should feel confident about it… so if it takes a while to make a decision, that’s alright, take your time! I got my first tattoo a little more than a year ago. I admittedly felt that “first time intimidation”. Tattoo artists are very professional people., and of course, they want you to have a good experience. So don’t be afraid to communicate with them. You got this!
Finally, if you go to any of these tattoo parlors and get some new art, take pictures and tag us on social media! We’d love to see what ink you put on your body!
