Ignore all the BS told to you by your parents, grandparents or any other super-judgy relatives, tattoos are cool and they are definitely here to stay (and not just because they’re permanent.) If you happen to live in Australia’s most arty city or are planning a trip down sometime soon, checking out Melbourne’s bustling tattoo community is a must.

Whether you’ve got plans to add a new piece to your ever-expanding collection of ink or are looking to get your very first one, we’ve done the heavy lifting and have written up a list down below of some top-notch tattooists living in Melbourne who deserve a shout-out.

IF YOU’RE AFTER SOMETHING BOLD

We know your type. You love to stand out and be the centre of attention, so your taste in tattoos is anything but dainty. We’ve plucked out a handful of ripper tattooists that offer exactly what you’re looking for; dynamic and eye-catching art that make for great conversation starters.

@taurusteej.tattoos is located at Alchemy Tattoo Studio in Camberwell. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@bobbiedazzlertattoo is located at Hamsa Tattoo in Footscray. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@acmayc is located at Anderson Street Tattoo in Yarraville.

 

 

 

 

 

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@oscar.bonin.tattoo is located in a private studio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@babavesterkatattoos is located at The Scarlet Temple in North Melbourne.

 

 

 

 

 

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@ecmojo is located at Victims of Ink in South Yarra.

 

 

 

 

 

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@graceaudreytattoo is located at Sanctum Studio in Fitzroy.

 

 

 

 

 

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@hjblackstar is located at Heretic Tattoo Studio in Fitzroy. 

 

 

 

 

 

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IF YOU'RE AFTER SOMETHING CUTE

Who said tattoos must be dark, gothic or full of scary-looking snakes and skulls? If you're after something that verges more on the adorable side, we've got you covered. These artists have a penchant for super-cute designs, which you can peruse down below. 

@mythic_mimi is located at Zimni Ink in the CBD. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@planetxchido is located at Blah Blah Blah Tattoo in the CBD. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@everyday_lines_ is located at a private studio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@rachkatrina is located at Seven Saints Tattoo in Hawthorn. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@kitstattoo is located at a private studio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@siqboi_ is located at Heartstrings Studio in Fitzroy North. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@bambi.tattoos is located at Hamsa Studio in Fitzroy. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@waljorem is located at Alterations Tattoo in Carlton. 

 

 

 

 

 

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IF YOU'RE AFTER SOMETHING DIFFERENT

You're not like other girls, you're a weirdo. If you're keen on something a bit more esoteric and out of the box, then take a gander at some rad artists who dance to the beat of their own drum (but not while tattooing you, they're good at staying still for that.) 

@placeforcoolkids is located at Blah Blah Blah Tattoo in the CBD. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@lazywilly is located at a private studio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@aaronsworld94 is located at a private studio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@wacky_mag is located at Heartstrings Studio in Fitzroy. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@butmay.be is located in a private studio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@orangecat.tattoo is located at Milkbar Studio in Brunswick. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@cocostar._ is located at Alterations Studio in Carlton. 

 

 

 

 

 

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@starspank3d is located at a private studio. 

 

 

 

 

 

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