Dogstar Tattoo Company

Dogstar Tattoo Company, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a well-regarded studio known for professional tattoo artistry and piercing services. Clients often describe it as a trusted, clean, and inviting space where artists demonstrate passion and talent.

Practical Info

Booking appointments is an easy online process with clear policies. The studio also accommodates walk-ins, as one client noted a successful same-day faux rook piercing.

The Studio Experience

The environment is consistently described as clean, open, and inviting. Clients feel comfortable and safe due to strict adherence to sanitization, with hand hygiene and tool sterilization performed visibly. Its warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, professional staff put guests at ease, especially supporting first-time tattoo and piercing clients.

The Artists and Their Work

Dogstar Tattoo Company is home to talented artists, including Hayden, Megan, Eerie, Michael, TJ, Aldo, and Kathryn, celebrated for their skill and professionalism. They are known for a collaborative approach, understanding client visions, offering unique interpretations, and ensuring alignment. Clients frequently praise their ability to create stunning pieces.

Piercing & Other Services

This studio is a premier destination for piercings, offering a wide array of options and top-quality jewelry, from affordable titanium to high-end gold and gemstone pieces. Piercers like Nic, Sam, Emity, and Calah are recommended for their knowledge, gentle approach, and meticulous aftercare explanations. It provides free follow-up appointments, reopens old piercings without charge, assists with healing issues, and offers exceptional care for children and those with special needs.

What Customers Say

Clients frequently commend the studio’s welcoming atmosphere and professional staff. One client, delighted with their tattoo experience, shared that the studio is “not your dad’s biker tattoo parlor. It is clean, open, inviting and, as a woman, I felt very comfortable in the environment.” Many others praise the piercing specialists, with one reviewer noting that Nic is “incredibly talented and never misses!! She takes the time to walk you through the process and aftercare to make sure u feel comfortable at all times.” Another visitor highlighted the exceptional post-service care, stating that Sam was “SO patient about helping put my nose stud back in after I accidentally ripped it out in the shower.”