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HOUSE OF GRIM

(5.0 Score)
196 Parkdale Avenue North,
Hamilton, ON L8H 5X2 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

✓Flash Tattoo ✓Haida Tattoo ✓Traditional Tattoo ✓Black and Gray Tattoo ✓Animal Tattoo ✓Memorial Tattoo ✓Celtic Tattoo ✓Portrait Tattoo ✓Watercolor Tattoo ✓Full and Half Sleeve Tattoo ✓Koi Fish Tattoo ✓Japanese Tattoo ✓Bird Tattoo ✓Medusa Tattoo ✓Roman Numeral Tattoo ✓Flower Tattoo ✓American Tattoo ✓Tribal Tattoo ✓Classic Tattoo ✓Custom Artwork Tattoo ✓Body Piercing ✓Tattoo Removal ✓Laser Services ✓Dermal Removal

"House of GRIM has skilled tattoo artists who deliver top-quality tattoos in a welcoming and hygienic environment. They offer detailed portraits, cover-ups, or colourful watercolour designs, all at a great price. They prioritize customer safety with strict cleanliness practices and provide clear aftercare instructions. Their artists are experts at creating custom designs tailored to each customer. They also offer free consultations with their senior artists, and gift cards are available if customers want the perfect present.

2026 Highlights: House of GRIM is a queer, woman-owned and operated studio. The vegan tattoo studio is wheelchair accessible. They accept both cash and credit payments."

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Price:

TATTOO SERVICES:
Shop Minimum $100
Hourly Rate $150
Paid Touch-Ups $80
PIERCING SERVICES:
Standard Body Piercing $40
Advanced Body Piercing $60
Microdermal Piercing $80
Dermal Removal $60

Contact:

(905) 544-1222

Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm

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COTTAGE 13

(4.8 Score)
105 James Street North,
Hamilton, ON L8R 2K6 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓Memorial ✓Tribal ✓Traditional ✓Mandala ✓Portraits ✓Customs ✓Floral ✓New School ✓Color Line ✓Cartoon ✓Heart ✓Japanese ✓Animal ✓Fantasy ✓Animals ✓Full and Half Sleeve ✓Black Steel ✓Black and Grey ✓Lettering ✓Shading Tattoos ✓Custom Tattoos ✓Body Piercing ✓Ear Lobe Piercing ✓Body Jewelry

"Cottage 13 is dedicated to delivering an exceptional level of piercing and tattoo services. Each artist has their style and excels at designing impressive tattoos. They are trained in infection control and use the disposable equipment and high-quality pigments. With years of experience in body modification, they offer custom tattoo designs in a clean and safe environment. The studio uses a spore test-challenged autoclave weekly to ensure equipment is sterile and follows strict cleanliness rules for client safety. Yolanda Pierces and Andrew Little are the owners of the tattoo studio. The tattoo room is open concept, and they have plenty of room to spread out.

2026 Highlights: Cottage 13 also offers a free consultation to discuss clients' tattoo ideas."

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Price:

TATTOOING:
Tattoo Rate (Per Hour) $160
Minimum Charge $100
PIERCING:
Most Piercings $50
Two Earlobe Piercings $50

Contact:

(905) 577-0313

Tue-Sat: 12pm - 6pm
Mon & Sun: Closed

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KRYPTONIAN INK

(4.6 Score)
428 Concession Street,
Hamilton, ON L9A 1B9 Directions

Since 2009

Specialty:

✓Custom ✓Heart ✓Neo-traditional ✓Flowers ✓Single Needle Experts ✓New School ✓Black Tattoos ✓Script ✓3D and Photo Realism ✓Portraits ✓Scar Coverups ✓Traditional ✓Black and Grey ✓Sugar Skull ✓Color Work ✓Water Color Tattoo

"Kryptonian Ink has been in the tattooing field for over ten years. Marina Violet is the owner and tattoo artist of the tattoo shop. The studio has a talented team of tattoo artists passionate about their work. They focus on providing top-quality designs that meet customer needs. They pride themselves on being an excellent choice for a customer's first tattoo, offering a personalized approach. Kryptonian Ink is regularly inspected by the City Health Board and follows strict sterilization practices using one-time, single-use equipment. They use high-quality inks with over 200 colours to ensure vibrant results. The studio utilizes advanced techniques and the finest equipment to ensure comfort and safety. Kryptonian Ink also offers exceptional gift certificates for clients.

2026 Highlights: They accept walk-ins or next-day appointments for tattoos and piercings."

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Contact:

(905) 522-6993

Tue-Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: By Appointment
Mon: Closed

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1. How do you ensure a safe and hygienic tattoo experience?
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A tattoo shop, at a bare minimum, should always be Clean and sterile - we ensure this by doing several things every day: we mop, sweep, and dust to ensure the environment is clean; we use protective covers on machines, equipment, surfaces, and, of course, the client's area. We wash our hands properly, wear gloves, and when we're done with the tattoo, we use a disinfecting surface spray called Cavicide, which, when used properly, kills all the pathogens.
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HOUSE OF GRIM REVIEWS

Absolutely love this shop. The artists were friendly & they allowed me to book same day for my tattoo. Felipe was my artist and his tattoo was clean & proper. He was super nice and did an amazing job on my tattoo. I’m on day 2 of healing & I swear it’s almost healed (not exaggerating at all) this is by far the cleanest tattoo I’ve ever gotten. I will definitely be going back for my neck tattoo: just a great atmosphere all round. You guys rock Thank you for squeezing me in on the same day. I truly appreciated it.

I highly Recommend Kristian Gutauskas for a tattoo. Got my first tattoo in January and he was so easy to work with and understanding about it being my first tattoo and really took me through the process and eased my nerves. I couldn’t be happier with my tattoo. The healing process was really quick and easy. His line work is unreal!! :) I got my second tattoo from him today and again, so easy to work with and had a blast. Will definitely not be my last tattoo with him.

Amazing 10/10 experience. My first tattoo and it was super easy. They were gentle and explained the process and did an AMAZING job. Pricing was reasonable as well. Definitely will be coming back for my next one.

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COTTAGE 13 REVIEWS

Great experience with Bailey our tattoo artist and communicating with Andrew was awesome !!! Had special matching 35th anniversary tattoos for my husband and myself. Would highly recommend Cottage 13 for your next tattoo. Thank you see you next time !!! Sue & Tom.

amazing tattoo experience with Bailey ! she was so kind and patient, and made a dream tattoo come true. Yolanda was really helpful when it came to discussing and booking the tattoo appointment too. genuinely had a wonderful experience and would recommend to anyone looking to get a tattoo.

I had a wonderful experience with Bailey. She did an amazing job with my tattoo. She fit this scull with smoke exactly where I wanted it and I love it. Great conversation that made me wanting more just to stay and chat.

KRYPTONIAN INK REVIEWS

LOOOOVE my new tattoo done by Marina! From day 1 she was amazing, she was quick to respond, she was understanding when I had to reschedule a couple of times due to work and once I finally made it in to see her, she had already drawn up my tattoo, she gave me options on the size I was most happy with, then she got to setting up and once she started working, she was fun to chat with and made my experience comfortable because I honestly did not feel any pain at all! I HIGHLY recommend her! She made sure my tattoo was perfect before wrapping it up, she was clear with the aftercare instructions and I am SO happy not only with my new addition, but because I have found my forever tattooist! Gracias Marina.

I got my first tattoo done yesterday, Marina was absolutely amazing. She made the whole experience great by being super friendly and welcoming and making sure everything was perfect she takes pride in her work and is an amazing artist I heard nothing but good things about her so i decided to try her and it was the best decision ever! The results were beyond my expectations of what I thought the final piece would look like and I’m more then happy with my tattoo thank u so much Marina you and your shop are amazing I will definitely be back.

Marina is an artist plain and simple. Her attention to detail and perfection in her craft speak volumes. I have had numerous tattoos done over the years and she is among the best I've had the pleasure of seeing. A light hand and an ability to make her customers feel comfortable only make the experience that much better. You get what you pay for and I would not hesitate to book her again and again. Thank you for making this a 5 star experience.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HOUSE OF GRIM Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Followers Ratio: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Videos: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

COTTAGE 13 Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Business Hours: 8
Social Media: 8
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KRYPTONIAN INK Total Inspection Points: 111/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10

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