Yahoo News 18 of the best London tattoo artists to follow on Instagram
More of us are deciding to go under the needle than ever before.
What once was a symbol of subculture is now well and truly part of the mainstream. It is now estimated that a fifth of Brits have tattoos, and among the under-30s, that figure rises to one in three.
Although some may choose to get a new tat on a whim, more often than not a lot of thought goes into getting a new piece of body art, from carefully selecting the design, to the best tattoo artists.
Thinking of getting a tat this year and need some inspiration? You don't need to look far as London is home to a plethora of world-class tattoo artists.
Whether you're a die-hard tattoo addict looking for a large scale piece or a newly-converted fan of the art form after something on the dainty side, these are the London tattoo artists and studios you should follow on Instagram before you get your next inking.
1. @courtneylloydtattoos
A post shared by Courtney Lloyd 🌙 (@courtneylloydtattoos) on Oct 1, 2018 at 5:45am PDT
Who: Courtney Lloyd at Femme Fatale Tattoo
Followers: 89.6k
USP: A broad range of Instagrammable tats
2. @keelyglitters
A post shared by ᴋᴇᴇʟʏ ɢʟɪᴛᴛᴇʀs ✨ (@keelyglitters) on Jul 29, 2018 at 12:59am PDT
Who: Keely Glitters at Jolie Rouge
Followers: 86k
USP: Pastel hued and nostalgic designs
3. @vagabond_tattoostudio
A post shared by vagabond_tattoostudio (@vagabond_tattoostudio) on Nov 23, 2017 at 4:17am PST
Who: Vagabond Tattoo Studio
Followers: 16.4k
USP: Intricate black and white designs
4.@thecirclelondon
A post shared by The Circle London 🇬🇧 (@thecirclelondon) on Dec 30, 2018 at 9:14am PST
Who: The Circle London
Followers: 77.9k
USP: A wide variety of bold and colourful inkings
5. @rebecca_vincent_tattoo
A post shared by Rebecca Vincent (@rebecca_vincent_tattoo) on Oct 17, 2018 at 11:04am PDT
Who: Rebecca Vincent at Parliament Tattoo
Followers: 162k
USP: Beautiful florals in a monochrome palette
6. @emilymalice
A post shared by Emily Malice (@emilymalice) on May 25, 2018 at 6:54am PDT
Who: Emily Malice at Femme Fatale Tattoo
Followers: 183k
USP: Whimsical space-inspired creations and delicate hands
7. @james_armstrong_tattoo
A post shared by @james_armstrong_tattoo on Jan 29, 2018 at 2:49am PST
Who: James Armstrong at Seventy Two Street
Followers: 45.3k
USP: Unique jar tattoos
8. @andreagiulimondi
A post shared by Andrea Giulimondi (@andreagiulimondi) on Jul 25, 2018 at 11:25am PDT
Who: Andrea Giulimondi at The Family Business Tattoo
Followers: 116k
USP: Portraits of females
9. @nick_whybrow
A post shared by Nick Whybrow (@nick_whybrow) on Dec 10, 2017 at 3:05am PST
Who: Nick Whybrow
Followers: 40.8k
USP: Intricate hand drawn images
10. @patrykhilton
A post shared by Patryk Hilton (@patrykhilton) on Sep 24, 2018 at 10:08am PDT
Who: Patryk Hilton
Followers: 66.6k
USP: Abstract art
11. @harriettattoo
A post shared by Good Times Tattoo. London UK (@harriettattoo) on Feb 27, 2017 at 8:00am PST
Who: Harriet Hapgood at Good Times Tattoo
Followers: 28.8k
USP: Floral designs of all kinds
12. @mowgli_artist
A post shared by Mowgli (@mowgli_artist) on Jan 24, 2018 at 12:41pm PST
Who: Mowgli Bundonis at Through My Third Eye
Followers: 119k
USP: Detailed geometric tattoos
13. @conzthomastattoo
A post shared by ℭ𝔬𝔫𝔷 𝔗𝔥𝔬𝔪𝔞𝔰 (@conzthomastattoo) on Oct 18, 2018 at 2:51am PDT
Who: Connor Thomas at One x One Tattoo
Followers: 5,585
USP: Teeny-tiny tattoos
14. @graceneutral
A post shared by Grace Neutral (@graceneutral) on Apr 27, 2018 at 7:22pm PDT
Who: Grace Neutral at Femme Fatale Tattoo
Followers: 641k
USP: Mandala designs and handpoke tattoos
15. @daniqueipo
A post shared by Dani Queipo (@daniqueipo) on Jan 2, 2019 at 1:19pm PST
Who: Dani Queipo
Followers: 168k
USP: Large colour pieces
16. @pocaharper
A post shared by Laura (@pocaharper) on Nov 5, 2018 at 9:52am PST
Who: Laura
Followers: 11k
USP: Handpoke doodles
17. @matt_pettis_tattoo
A post shared by Matt Pettis (@matt_pettis_tattoo) on Jan 8, 2019 at 11:06am PST
Who: Matt Pettis at Though My Third Eye
Followers: 90.4k
USP: Skull tattoos
18. @ricktattoo
A post shared by Ricky Williams (@ricktattoo) on May 13, 2019 at 11:06am PDT
Who: Ricky Williams at South City Market
Followers: 53.1k
USP: Micro animal portraits
