Ink817 Tattoo Co.
About this parlor
If you've been scouting shops in Fort Worth, TX, Ink817 Tattoo Co. keeps surfacing — and the portrait, fine line, and lettering portfolio is the reason. The shop currently averages 4.8 across 641 reviews, which is near-perfect for a shop of its size. Repeat compliments include expert piercers and custom tattoos.
Ink817 Tattoo Co. features knowledgeable and friendly staff, including piercers Grace and Will, and artist Des, who excels in creating perfect, detailed tattoos. The studio offers a welcoming, family-like atmosphere.
Good to know before you book
- Fine-line and micro work here demands a clear reference — bring high-res images and expect a short consult before the needle.
- Realism and portrait work depends heavily on reference quality — clean, well-lit source photos make the biggest difference.
- Walk-in availability isn't always posted online — a quick phone call is the fastest way to know if they can fit you in today.
- Calendars tend to book several weeks out — reach out as early as possible if you have a target date.
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Late review, but I wanted to post because I am so happy I found this shop. I went in October to get both sides of my nostrils re pierced. I had Grace as my piercer and I absolutely loved her! She is the sweetest person and was extremely knowledgeable and proficient in her skill. What I loved most was how gentle she was. I've had nose piercings in the past and they were very painful. However with Grace, with her technique and gentleness, I barely even felt it. Would highly highly recommend her any day! On a different note, I had a crazy thing happen while camping during Thanksgiving. I some how managed to pull out my left nostril piercing!!! I called the shop the next day and spoke with Will and told him what happened. He was soooo helpful and even helped calm me down over the phone cause I was worried I lost my piercing for good. I went in that evening when I got back in town and was right away seen by the piercer Josh. He assessed my nose and was able to put a piece back in. He took his time and explained everything to me. Got something in quick and easy. And I left with something back in my nose. As I was leaving, Will came to check on me and make sure I was taken care of. He was so sweet and even celebrated with me cause my piercing was saved. Even with the busyness of the shop, he made sure I was good. The friendliness of the staff and professionalism is outstanding. I love the ascetic and cleanliness. And for me, the location too. I highly recommend this shop. And hopefully soon I'll be able to get some work done here too.
This review is for the artist Des specifically! I’ve had two tattoos by her so far and my husband has had one, and can I just say I’m so glad we found her!! She is an incredibly talented artist who actually cares and puts in the effort to make sure every detail is perfect. Not only that, the time spent in her chair is always so fun! She is so positive and kind and genuinely cares about her clients, which is hard to find nowadays. I’ve got a long list of tattoos lined up and will definitely be going to Des for every one of them. Highly recommend, yall!
I decided to go to ink817 and wasn’t disappointed! Firstly everyone there is so nice and professional. The owner ! She’s the sweetest and really knows her stuff. The piercer Will !!! By far the best. He did the third ear lobe on both ears, and my rook. About a few days later I wanted him to check it to make sure it was doing okay only because it was sore he cleaned it for me and make sure everything looked okay. He’s very knowledgeable about placement and anatomy. If you want to go somewhere where you feel like family and a friend go to ink817 they’re all great !
Location
3204 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA



