Custom Tattoos & Professional Piercing in Uptown, Minneapolis

Founded by David Dettloff in 1995, The Ink Lab has been creating legendary tattoos in Uptown for 30 years. It’s one of Minneapolis’s longest-running tattoo studios and has been recognized multiple times by City Pages and other Twin Cities publications as one of the best shops in Minnesota.

Our Services

Custom tattoos — Original, high-quality work by appointment

Flash and walk-ins — Available as time allows.

Professional body piercing — Expert piercer, sterile process, and high-quality jewelry.

Our Style Specialties

• Black and grey realism

• Color realism

• Vivid color and watercolor tattoos

• Portraits and fine detail work

• Botanical and nature-inspired pieces

• Illustrative, sci-fi, horror, and fantasy designs

Getting Tattooed or Pierced

At The Ink Lab, we like to keep things simple and straightforward.

For tattoo appointments, please email the artist of your choice or email info@inklab.com.

For piercings, please call 612-823-2969 for scheduling details.