2018 Feb 26
To most, a tattoo is a symbol that is permanent (unless you get it lasered off, of course), and more often than not, means something to them. You may get one alongside your best friend, significant other or sibling, or may opt to do it for yourself. Whatever the motive may be, you’ll find that getting inked is no simple feat.
You should always remember to get inked by a parlour or tattoo artist who is well-reputed, namely because you’ll want this image that’ll be on your body probably till your dying day to be of highest quality and to ensure that you aren’t exposed to any infections or diseases from unhygienic places. Don’t be stingy and try to do it on the cheap unless there are quite a few good reviews of a cheap tattoo parlour.
So in case you were wondering where you could get inked, here are a few places we thought you should consider.
1. Tattoo Paradise Sri Lanka
Done by brothers, Nirmal and Yasheera, and their long time apprentice who is now his own artist, Ashan, the trio are a combination of amazing artistic talent. With a lot of hard work and effort, they make sure each tattoo is done to perfection.
Where: 224 1/1, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia.
Open times: Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 7.00pm
Contact number: 077 167 2872
2. Tattoo Ceylon
Evolving from Tattoo Paradise, Tattoo Ceylon is run by Yasheera. With his passion for art and tattoos eminent on the painted skin of his clients, Yasheera is an artist who would figure out what his clients are trying to say and then thinks of how best to represent that idea.
Yasheera specializes in Old School, New School, Maori, Tribal, Shading, Bio Mechanical, Lettering.etc.
Where: 105 G1/1, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia.
Open times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
Contact number: 071 314 1708
3. Dimmu Fernando Tattoos
Located a bit further away from busy Colombo, Dimmu Fernando Tattoos does tattoos and piercings. Their work has been described as exceptional, efficient and with a clean finish. Getting an appointment may be a bit difficult, but the good reviews do seem to make it worth the wait.
Where: Level 1-29 Realty Plaza, Ja-Ela
Open times: Monday to Sunday from 10.00am to 7.00pm
Contact number: 077 188 9799
4. Savage Art Ink
Roanna Webster is a woman doing us proud! At the mere age of 19, she started her apprenticeship with Dimmu Fernando. She later completed her apprenticeship by 2015 under the renowned Robbie Ortiz from Touch Of Ink in California and in 2016 she came back home to continue working with Dimmu. She still pays guest visits to Touch Of Ink and even takes bookings there a couple of times a year.
As if her resume wasn’t impressive enough, she is also a certified Laser Tattoo Remover by the International Laser Academy.
Where: Dimmu Fernando Tattoo Studio, Level 1-29, Realty Plaza, Ja-Ela.
Open times: Monday to Sunday from 10.00am to 7.00pm
Contact number: 077 816 6222
5. Soul Ink Studio Sri Lanka
A bit on the pricier side of the spectrum, Soul Ink Studio specializes in watercolor, illustrative, black & grey realism, geometric designs, abstract art, and calligraphy tattoos.
Where: 7/17, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo
Open times: Monday to Sunday from 10.00am to 10.00pm
Contact number: 077 7681626
6. Adam & Ink
Adam is a passionate tattoo artist who listens to what his clients have to say, which usually ends with them getting exactly what they came for. Adam & Ink is also the go to tattoo artist of Bakes by Bella and she’s got nothing but nice things to say! They’ve been attributed to being thorough and having great service.
Where: 150/4, Main St., Battaramulla.
Contact number: 077 8489997
7. Aloka Tattoos
Specializing in Black and Gray, Color, Portrait and fine-line, Tribal, Freehand, and cover-ups, touch ups and reworks, Aloka Tattoos believes in custom design, professionalism and singularity.
Where: 218/1/1, Galle Road, Mt. Lavinia.
Open times: Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 8.00pm
Contact number: 071 241 3159
8. Shashee’s Gallery
Shashi Weerasekara’s Instagram feed is proof of the amazing work he does. In addition to being a well renowned tattoo artist, he is also an artist who does pencil drawings and portraits.
Where: 425/38B Samagi Mawatha, Hokandara
Open times: Monday to Sunday from 7.00am to 12.00pm
Contact number: 077 220 4104
9. Ravi Tattoo Kandy
Planning a holiday in Kandy or living there? Then here’s one for you! Ravi Tattoos in Kandy is a studio praised as being one of the best around. We did come across a special notice on their website though warning people to
• beware of fake “Ravi Tattoo Kandy” studios
• not to get in trouble while reaching them
• not to contact any local three wheeler drivers and that transportation can be arranged from the Kandy Central Bus Station and Railway Station.
So do contact them beforehand!
Where: 208, Gohagoda Road, Halloluwa, Kandy.
Open times: Monday to Sunday from 8.00am to 6.00pm
Contact number: 077 901 8580
10. Red Right Hand
The banker turned tattoo artist Samira Dunuwille has an eye for the fine detail and he does an amazing job. With his speciality being greyscaled work he is someone you need to visit if you’re looking for a lot of detail.
Where: 65C, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia
Open times: Monday to Sunday from 11.00am to 10.00pm
Contact number: 077 297 3999
Happy Tattooing!
Let us know if we’ve missed any of your favourite parlours in the comments below!
