18 of the best London tattoo artists to follow on Instagram

Here's the lowdown on the best accounts for ink inspiration in the capital
Sabrina Carder14 May 2019

More of us are deciding to go under the needle than ever before.

What once was a symbol of subculture is now well and truly part of the mainstream. It is now estimated that a fifth of Brits have tattoos, and among the under-30s, that figure rises to one in three.

Although some may choose to get a new tat on a whim, more often than not a lot of thought goes into getting a new piece of body art, from carefully selecting the design, to the best tattoo artists.

Thinking of getting a tat this year and need some inspiration? You don't need to look far as London is home to a plethora of world-class tattoo artists.

Whether you're a die-hard tattoo addict looking for a large scale piece or a newly-converted fan of the art form after something on the dainty side, these are the London tattoo artists and studios you should follow on Instagram before you get your next inking.

1. @courtneylloydtattoos

Who: Courtney Lloyd at Femme Fatale Tattoo

Followers: 89.6k

USP: A broad range of Instagrammable tats

2. @keelyglitters

Who: Keely Glitters at Jolie Rouge

Followers: 86k

USP: Pastel hued and nostalgic designs

3. @vagabond_tattoostudio

Who: Vagabond Tattoo Studio

Followers: 16.4k

USP: Intricate black and white designs

4.@thecirclelondon

Who: The Circle London

Followers: 77.9k

USP: A wide variety of bold and colourful inkings

5. @rebecca_vincent_tattoo

Who: Rebecca Vincent at Parliament Tattoo

Followers: 162k

USP: Beautiful florals in a monochrome palette

6. @emilymalice

Who: Emily Malice at Femme Fatale Tattoo

Followers: 183k

USP: Whimsical space-inspired creations and delicate hands

7. @james_armstrong_tattoo

Who: James Armstrong at Seventy Two Street

Followers: 45.3k

USP: Unique jar tattoos

8. @andreagiulimondi

Who: Andrea Giulimondi at The Family Business Tattoo

Followers: 116k

USP: Portraits of females

9. @nick_whybrow

Who: Nick Whybrow

Followers: 40.8k

USP: Intricate hand drawn images

10. @patrykhilton

Who: Patryk Hilton

Followers: 66.6k

USP: Abstract art

11. @harriettattoo

Who: Harriet Hapgood at Good Times Tattoo

Followers: 28.8k

USP: Floral designs of all kinds

12. @mowgli_artist

Who: Mowgli Bundonis at Through My Third Eye

Followers: 119k

USP: Detailed geometric tattoos

13. @conzthomastattoo

Who: Connor Thomas at One x One Tattoo

Followers: 5,585

USP: Teeny-tiny tattoos

14. @graceneutral

Who: Grace Neutral at Femme Fatale Tattoo

Followers: 641k

USP: Mandala designs and handpoke tattoos

15. @daniqueipo

Who: Dani Queipo

Followers: 168k

USP: Large colour pieces

16. @pocaharper

Who: Laura

Followers: 11k

USP: Handpoke doodles

17. @matt_pettis_tattoo

Who: Matt Pettis at Though My Third Eye

Followers: 90.4k

USP: Skull tattoos

18. @ricktattoo

Who: Ricky Williams at South City Market

Followers: 53.1k

USP: Micro animal portraits

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