Tattoos & Piercings

Blaque Owl: where to get custom ink (Kaimin Pick)

This is easily the friendliest tattoo shop in the Garden City. Walk into the studio located on Higgins Avenue and you'll quickly notice that the walls aren't covered with the generic, tacky designs that have covered the walls of tattoo parlors for decades. Instead, you find incredible artwork from the shop's artists. Flip through their portfolios and you'll know all the artists are experienced and professional. Come in with a drawing, or come with just an idea of what you want and have one of the artists draw something up for you. Whether you want a full sleeve or a small piece, it's bound to turn out the way you want

Bound by Glory: the place that takes tattooing back to its roots

Missoula's newest tattoo shop, Bound By Glory, is still in its infancy, but the art that customers are leaving with on Main Street brings hope that the shop could become a local tattoo powerhouse. Opened early this summer, Bound By Glory is a traditional tattoo shop whose owner says  says, "We still believe that every tattoo is handmade, and it shows with our attention to detail and work ethic. Our main goals are cleanliness, dedication to tattooing and its American traditions, and the satisfaction of our clientele." Modern tattoo styles owe a lot to the Americana roots that Bound By Glory exemplifies today.

American Made: where the artists are celebrities

A short walk through Missoula's Hip Strip or downtown bar scene and you're sure to run into someone — probably multiple people — inked by the professionals at American Made tattoo. Owner Phil Roberson is one of Missoula's most sought after artists. Starting his career in Arizona, Roberson quickly made a name for himself in the tattoo world. Sanitation and professionalism are of highest concern in the studio located on West Front Street in downtown Missoula. (It seems like that should be a given at any tattoo shop, right? Trust us, it's not.) Walk-ins are welcome, but setting up an appointment is recommended, as the artists are some of Montana's best and are often busy.

Reviews by Brady Moore