The Best Tattoo Shops in Brooklyn for Tattoo First-Timers
Three Kings Tattoo
There’s a reason why neighborhood standby Three Kings consistently carves out a spot on similar “best of” lists and why there are reports of people traveling from out of state to get work done here—and, hey, if there’s one thing you can trust Brooklyn indie-rock bands on, it’s probably where you should get a tattoo. With 14 resident inkers on staff, plus a revolving group of guest artists visiting from around the country, there’s bound to be one with expertise in the style you’re going for. Compared to smaller shops, the responsibility to research and discuss design plans with the artists in effort to find the best match falls more to you, in this case, so putting in the effort is important. Or you could just get a stenciled butterfly on your hip to signify freedom and call it a day.
572 Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint
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