Rating of the best tattoo artists in St. Petersburg — 2022 (salons and studios)

Almost every person at least once in his life thinks about a tattoo, but in recent years it has become a particularly popular hobby among people of different ages. Tattoos, even on the face, no longer embarrass anyone and do not cause condemnation, and the younger generation, inspired by idols, actively generates “distinctive” signs on their bodies. The rating of the best tattoo artists in St. Petersburg (salons and studios) will help beginners in the tattoo field not make mistakes and choose a worthy specialist.

Tattoos have always been an integral part of life for representatives of subcultures, in 2022 this also does not cease to be relevant. As one famous song goes, "if you're a hipster, then tattoos are a trendy bow."

Someone is inspired by other people's beautiful tattoos and wants to see this on their body, someone wants to imprint on the body of their idol or a name or symbol associated with a loved one. Someone becomes infected with the "blue disease" and can no longer stop. Someone wants to correct the mistakes of youth and remove the "portac".All these desires can be understood, because now the technologies and experience of the masters make it possible to obtain very aesthetic images on the body, for which one will not be ashamed even in old age.

Whatever leads you to the idea of ​​getting a tattoo, for a beginner, the question “how to choose a master or a salon” is very relevant.

In this matter, you should not make rash decisions, because a tattoo done wrong will forever remain on the skin and will upset you. The operation to reduce a tattoo or interrupt it is very costly and difficult to implement, so not every specialist will undertake corrections.

How to choose your master

In order to find a specialist who can meet your expectations, you will have to search carefully. What to consider in the search process:

• How to build contact with the masters. A good specialist will not only fill you with the desired tattoo with high quality, but will also help you make the right choice, protect you from a rash decision that you will later regret, and will be able to offer an interesting alternative. You should not agree to the first offer and choose because of convenience or courtesy (affordability, suitable addresses, location of the studio near the metro, long work experience of the master, well-known company, and other similar arguments);
• Does the master pay attention to the safety and sterility of the equipment used in the work;
• Negative and positive reviews online.Today, advertising is very easy to pay for, and therefore you should carefully look for real reviews on third-party resources, and not on the company's website. It is advisable to find not only written reports, but also photographs of the result;
• Experience of friends and acquaintances. Surely among them there is a person with a tattoo who can give the contacts of his master or, on the contrary, warn against visiting some kind of salon;
• Portfolio and qualification of the master. As a rule, today this data is widely presented not only on the official website, but also in groups on social networks (for example, VK and Instagram). There you can find links to the profiles of people who have been tattooed by the artist you are interested in and, if you wish, chat with them. Such information will help you understand which master is suitable for your goals and will be able to realize your plan;
• Technique and style. It is difficult to find a "universal" master. Someone is strong in ethnic drawings, someone does great portrait tattoos or creates black and white Gothic masterpieces. Decide what interests you more and choose a master that suits your style;
• The duration of the salon or studio. Most salons in St. Petersburg opened in 2009, when there was an interest in this type of art in society and people began to actively decorate their bodies. If you apply to a newly opened salon, remember that there is a high risk of becoming a victim of non-professionals;
• Staff turnover in the salon. Ideally, it should be minimal. As a rule, specialists from studios that have been on the market for a long time work for years with the same composition, only occasionally accepting and training talented newcomers.

All of the listed selection criteria are important, but the first point should still be considered the key and supporting one.It is important to find not just your master, but “your person”, with whom mutual understanding will arise. He will help you make the right choice, implement your joint idea of ​​high quality and give recommendations on caring for the tattoo, in a word, he will do everything so that you come back again, wanting to continue.

Average price for tattoos

The cost of a tattoo can vary greatly. It depends on what exactly you want to get. When it comes to small, “trial” and standard tattoos, they are usually inexpensive. If the tattoo differs in a large area, is carried out according to an individual sketch, and the work will be performed by a specialist of a very high category, the cost will be very different. In addition to the work itself, the price can be formed taking into account the class of the salon in which the master works. They are both budget and premium.

To understand exactly how much the implementation of the desired project costs, you should contact the salon or directly to the master. In general, the price consists of taking into account the following aspects:

• Complexity (number of elements);
• The size;
• Location on the body;
• The skill level of the master;
• volume of anesthesia;
• Consumables (a color tattoo is more expensive than a black and white image).

Rating of the best tattoo artists in St. Petersburg

Consider the rating of quality salons where you can get a tattoo and not worry about the result.

Studio «Wunderkammer»

The organization is one of the few in the city that has a license for medical services. All masters with experience, moreover, have been working in the studio for a long time. Visitors note the interesting interior space of the studio and the high quality of the services provided.The studio is located in the very heart of St. Petersburg - a few minutes walk from the Mayakovskaya metro station.

The cost of an hour of work of masters is from 3 to 5 thousand, a session (4 hours) is from 9 to 16 thousand. In total, 6 specialists work in the salon.

• Informative website and pages on social networks with examples of the work of masters;
• Tattoos heal well;
• Polite and friendly staff;
• There are tattoo training services;
• Interesting promotions, for example, a big discount on ready-made sketches;
• Almost every master specializes in several styles, including freehand, Japan, realism, gothic and neo-gothic, neotrad;
• There are masters who work not only with high quality, but also create masterpieces in record time - for example, a rather voluminous and complex tattoo is stuffed in 3-4 hours, with the standard 5-7.

• The site takes a long time to load;
• Fairly high prices.

Salon «Roy Tattoo»

Roy Tattoo has been on the market of tattoo services in St. Petersburg for almost 10 years. The salon is also located in the city center, near the "Rebellion Square". In 2022, the work is carried out by 5 masters, with work experience of 6 years or more. There is no fixed price for hours of work, each work is evaluated individually by the master. The minimum cost is from 3 thousand rubles.

• The salon is open around the clock;
• Masters love experiments and are ready to do work in any style;
• Lots of positive feedback;
• Tattoo artist consultation is free;
• Job guarantee;
• The service of overlapping old tattoos ("cover-up");
• Sanitary standards are observed;
• Friendly staff and warm atmosphere;
• Both ready-made and individual sketches are offered.

• No license for medical services;
• There is no service price.

Studio «Baraka»

Baraka is a network of 7 tattoo studios. The main one is located in the Central District of St. Petersburg, right next to the Ploshchad Vosstaniya metro station.
Studio "Baraka" is the organizer of the tattoo festival, which is regularly held in the city.

Studio specialists create only individual sketches for each request, based on the wishes and ideas of the customer. Masters work in various styles, although each specializes in his own. The studio has been on the market for 9 years.

The cost of services is from 5 to 7 thousand rubles per hour, from 3 thousand for a tattoo according to the finished sketches of the master.

• Compliance with medical standards;
• Only high-quality equipment and consumables are used;
• Masters with professional art education;
• Convenient location - studios throughout the city near metro stations.

• You can also find negative reviews on the network, the main complaint is that the work is stretched over time, the craftsmen cannot cope with the amount of work, they make low-quality sketches;
• A sketch is developed only after an advance payment of 2 thousand rubles has been made;
• Relatively high cost of services.

Odin Tattoo Studio

The studio has been operating in the tattoo services market for 9 years. It is located near the center of St. Petersburg, between the Frunzenskaya and Baltiyskaya metro stations.

Currently, 5 masters work in the salon.

The average price of a session of masters is from 8 to 20 thousand rubles. Work experience - from 4 to 15 years. Some masters have medical education.

• Beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere;
• Polite and talented staff;
• Profitable promotions are held regularly;
• Informative photo-portfolio of masters on the site.

• The site does not have a price list for services, although there is such a section;
• In the portfolio of some masters there is no information about work experience and qualifications;
• Quite expensive.

Maruha Studio

Today the network is represented by 4 studios located in the central part of St. Petersburg. Each of them employs from 3 to 7 masters.

The company is well known in the city, it has been providing its services on the market for about 10 years. Both true professionals with various certificates and awards for participation in thematic events of the world scale, as well as gifted beginners with less than a year of experience work here.

The cost is determined only during the consultation process.

• Interesting promotions, for example, a 30% discount on a second tattoo;
• Free consultations;
• Certified consumables;
• Sterilization and use of disposable instruments;
• Cozy hospitable atmosphere and pleasant staff;
• According to reviews - affordable prices;
• In the open spaces of the network there are no reviews of the negative experience of cooperation.

• There is no information about the approximate cost of services.

Studio "Broken unbeaten"

The studio with the original name is located near the city center, near the Obvodny Kanal metro station. Although the studio is open until 20:00, due to the individual approach, you can agree and get a tattoo at night. There are discounts for evening sessions.

The studio employs 10 masters. The cost of their services is calculated individually. Work up to 30 minutes will cost 2 thousand rubles, from 1 to 3 hours - from 2 to 4 thousand rubles, more than 3 hours - from 2 to 3 thousand rubles. The price for developing a sketch is 1 thousand rubles, paid at the final stage of work.

• Informative website and pages in social networks;
• An unusual service “tattoo on credit” is offered, with a limit of up to 120 thousand rubles;
• Almost all masters have an artistic education;
• Detailed portfolio of specialists with a description of work experience;
• The studio is well located;
• Relaxing atmosphere;
• Compliance with sanitary standards, cleanliness and sterility;
• Affordable prices.

• Big line to sign up.

Studio «Tattoo-SPb»

The studio is located in the center of St. Petersburg, in the shopping center "Peak" near the metro station "Sadovaya". 9 masters create their masterpieces in the studio, they work in different styles.

The cost of a tattoo, the application time of which is up to 30 minutes - 3 thousand rubles, from 1 to 3 hours - 4 thousand per hour, more than 4 hours - 3 thousand. An individual sketch is developed for a separate cost, which is 1 thousand rubles.

• Modern high-quality equipment;
• Informative site;
• All information about tattoo artists and their photo portfolio;
• Specialists with extensive experience and art education;
• Only exclusive tattoos;
• There is a flexible system of discounts;
• The studio offers a rare service - glowing fluorescent tattoos;

• Only men work in the studio, so if it is essential for you to cooperate with a woman, you will have to choose another place.

So, we have reviewed a list of the best tattoo parlors and studios in St. Petersburg. It is not a fact that these are the places where you will certainly find your master, however, their description will help you understand what the place should be like, where the work will be done efficiently and at the proper level.