Tattoos are a way that one can showcase their personal identity. It is a way to make a statement about who you are as a person and regardless of whether you choose to get an entire sleeve or just a small piece at the back of your ankle, it would no doubt become your signature piece and your very own personal accessory.
Each tattoo artist has their own signature style and no two tattoos are directly identical to one another. Tattoo studios are certainly able to accommodate their customers’ requests regardless of what style they are looking for, but even so, each studio would no doubt have signature styles which they are inherently known for and ones which they excel at.
If you’re looking to get tatted up soon, here are 8 tattoo studios in Klang Valley to help you make your decision, depending on the specific styles which you are looking for.
1. Pink Tattoos: Animals & Floral Prints
Pink Tattoos’ expertise lies in transferring realistic images of animals and flowers from print to skin. They pay much detail and attention to their recreation of creatures on ones’ body and the talented artists who lend their skills to Pink Tattoo are Lynda Chean, Chuah Khang Wei, and Fin T.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 12pm-8pm
Address: No.20-A, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Pink Tattoos
Tel: 017-924 0507 / 03-2201 7465
2. Inkcraft Tattoo Studio: Intricate Sleeves
Sleeves are a huge commitment and there is no room for mistake as it covers the entire arm and a good tattoo artist would wisely use the large space to unleash their creativity. Inkcraft Tattoo Studio is known for many tattoo styles but one which stands out the most is their detailed intricacy in performing sleeves for their clients, with their Facebook images as their outstanding portfolio of work.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-7pm
Address: A-10-36, Scott Garden Soho, Jalan Klang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Inkcraft Tattoo Studio
Tel: 012-350 2908
3. Borneo Ink Tattoo: Tribal Prints & Geometric Prints
The lads who lend their expertise to Borneo Ink are Eddie David, Benjamin Tong, and Russell Lloyd, and boy do they have an eye for detail. Geometric prints are their niche and they do it well, making sure that each line is perfectly in place. The thing about geometry and tribal prints is that they tend to use lines, which needs to precise to a tee. Be rest assured though that you are in safe hands when it comes to Borneo Ink, considering this is one of their signature styles.
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 11am-7pm
Address: 8-3 , 3rd Floor, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Borneo Ink Tattoo
Tel: 03-2300 1151
4. Yang Lee Tattoo: Oriental/Japanese Style
The three artistes who lend their expertise to Yang Lee Tattoo are Yang Lee, NewJack and Brandon Chua. They specialise in Japanese tattoos, neo-traditional tattoos, maori tattoos and typography tattoos. Their oriental tattoos though are no doubt realistic and stunning works of art.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 12pm-10pm
Address: 52, SS2/55 47300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (Opposite Alliance Bank)
Website: Yang Lee Tattoo
Tel: 012-606 6108
5. Tribal Bodyworks Tattoo: Watercolour
Watercolour tattoos are dreamy and they almost look “softer” on the skin than other styles. It is a talent to recreate watercolour tattoos and this is Tribal Bodyworks Tattoo’s niche. The best way to describe their immense body of work is artsy with a touch of flair. The amount of detail that they place on a bird’s wing or a fox’s snout is impressive and it’s almost as if they can make their works of art come to life.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 12pm-9pm
Address: F028, 1st Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Tribal Bodyworks Tattoo
Tel: 03-2144 3308
6. Hai Yuan Tattoo: Script
Script tattoos are basically tattoos which utilises words and fonts in the inking process and each tattoo artist has their own specialty, with some even creating their own customisable fonts instead of traditional downloadable versions. At Hai Yuan Tattoo Studio, which is a completely appointment-based tattoo studio, their niche is in turning scripts into works of art on the skin. Apart from tattoo services, Hai Yuan Tattoo Studio also provides tattoo courses where one can learn to become an artist too.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-8pm. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Website: Hai Yuan Tattoo Studio
Tel: 010-760 2578
7. Bloody Ink Tattoo: Geometric Prints
Bloody Ink Tattoo’s specialty is geometry and it is evident in their portfolio of work regardless of which tattoo artist you have the privilege of working with. Even when they are inking an animal print onto their client’s skin, they can somehow manage to work the magic of geometry into the piece and it totally makes the difference, making their pieces uniquely theirs.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11.30am-8.30pm
Address: Lot F099, 1st Floor, Sungei Wang Plaza, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Bloody Ink Tattoo
Tel: 03-2141 1543
8. Maotattoo Studio: Portraits
Recreating portraits is tricky business indeed. Imagine giving your tattoo artist an image of your loved one and wanting to recreate the exact image onto your own body. It takes talent and an attention to detail in order to do so, and one of the talented tattoo artists to lend her expertise to Maotattoo Studio is KellyV, who has been in the industry for the past 10 years and has earned a reputation for her flawless body of work.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-8pm, Saturday-Sunday: 2pm-7pm.
Address: 4-1, Jalan PJS 11/28, Sunway Metro, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya.
Website: Maotattoo Studio
Tel: 012-280 6918
Feature Image Credit: @PinkTattoos, @HaiYuanTattooStudio
