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★★★★☆ 4.5 · 223 Google reviews

Ink Link Tattoos — Tattoo Studio in Shelby, NCShelby ink, done clean.

Ink Link Tattoos is a tattoo studio on East Dixon Blvd in Shelby, rated 4.5 stars across 223 Google reviews. Custom pieces, flash, black & grey, and cover-ups — call (704) 484-6900 or walk in.

★★★★☆ 4.5 · 223 Google reviews Free estimates Locally owned · Shelby NC
Why Shelby trusts Ink Link Tattoos

The studio Shelby trusts

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223Google reviews
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The trade

What good work looks like

Representative photos of tattoo shop work.

What we do

Custom work, clean lines

Fine line, black-and-grey, color, cover-ups — bring a finished design or a rough idea and we'll draw it up with you before anything is final.

Custom Tattoos

Your idea, drawn up properly — bring reference or just a rough thought and talk it through.

Flash Tattoos

Pre-drawn pieces ready to go — pick one off the wall and get it done.

Black & Grey

Shaded black and grey pieces, from soft realism to bold lines.

Color Work

Saturated, clean color that heals bright.

Cover-Ups

Old ink you regret? Talk through what can go over it — honestly, before anyone picks up a machine.

Consultations

Sit down, talk size, placement, and price before you commit to anything.

Service area

Proudly serving Shelby and nearby

Based at 1617 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152 — and on the road across the area every day.

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Good to know

Questions people actually ask

It depends on size, detail, and placement. Tell us the idea and we'll give you a real number after a quick consult — no surprises at the register.

Appointments are the sure way to get the artist you want. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is open — call ahead and we'll tell you honestly.

Custom work is the heart of the studio. Bring reference photos, a sketch, or just words. For cover-ups, we'll look at what you've got and tell you straight what's possible.

Show up rested, fed, and sober — and bring your ID. You'll leave with aftercare instructions; follow them, keep it clean and moisturized, and it heals right.

Walk-ins are welcome when an artist has time; for custom pieces, call (704) 484-6900 first to book a consultation.

Ink Link Tattoos is at 1617 E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, NC 28152.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 9 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.

From the notebook

Cover-Ups: What Can Actually Be Covered, in Shelby

A cover-up is not an eraser. It is a new tattoo designed to out-argue an old one, and it has real constraints.

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Book a consultation

Start your piece

Call or send a request with your idea — what it is, where it's going, and roughly how big. We'll talk design and price before anything touches skin.

(704) 484-6900

Hours & location

Tue-Sat 12PM-9PM; Sun-Mon Closed

1617 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152
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Prefer to talk? Call (704) 484-6900 — a real person picks up.

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