North Carolina Has Two of the Best Tattoo Shops in America
Who doesn’t love a good tattoo? There’s something to be said for slick, perfectly placed and crafted tattoo. But, when it comes to getting a tattoo, you really have to do your homework and find a tattoo shop and artists that fits with your needs. I mean, you’re going to have this design on your forever, so you have to love it. Well, the good news is that North Carolina has two of the best tattoo shops in America.
Farandwide.com has released a list on the best tattoo shops in the U.S. “The art of tattooing goes back to the Bronze Age, as proven by Otzi the Iceman, a frozen man with 57 tattoos found in an Alpine glacier,” they explain. “Despite their long history, tattoos were illegal in some parts of the United States in the 20th century.” They add that, believe it or not, in New York City, tattoos weren’t legalized until 1997. How is that possible? Regardless, today, tattoos are all the rage. It’s very mainstream to have a tattoo, and they represent something of what’s in your heart. So, show off that tattoo proudly.
The No. 1 best tattoo shop in America, according to this list, is Bang Bang in New York City. Bang Bang, according to the article, is a self-taught artist who began his career in his mom’s kitchen in Delaware. “Bang Bang has now tattooed some of the world’s most famous musicians, actors and athletes. His past clients include Selena Gomez, Rhianna, LeBron James and Justin Bieber,” Farandwide.com states. That’s quite a list of great clients.
North Carolina Has Two of the Best Tattoo Shops in America
So, what about our state? Hot Stuff Tattoo in Ashville, North Carolina, came in at No. 31 on the list. Also, Kings Avenue Tattoo in Durham is No. 16 on the tally. Of Kings Avenue Tattoo, the publication states, “Japanese tattoo techniques and themes heavily inform the art of Mike Rubendall, owner of Kings Avenue Tattoo.” Find the full list here.
