Notable Female Tattoo Artists
These tattoo artists are just some of the very talented female tattooers throughout the world.
Kat Von D
Probably the most well known female tattoo artist, Kat Von D has really made a name for herself in the tattoo industry. Kat Von D started tattooing in 1996 with a homemade rig on a friend. She started tattooing in her first professional shop in 1998. After awhile she started to make a name for herself and moved to Los Angeles. Kat Von D rose to fame with the show Miami Ink. After that she opened her own tattoo shop, High Voltage, back in Los Angeles and was the star of her own show LA Ink. Despite having a career boost thanks to television, Kat Von D has established herself as one of the best in the business. She is best known for her black and grey portraits.
Megan Massacre
Megan Massacre has been tattooing since 2004. She started tattooing in Pennsylvania but has since moved to the Wooster St. Club in New York City. She is also a featured artist on the show NY Ink. Megan Massacre is know for her own unique style of tattoos. They are known for being very colorful and vibrant. She Describes her style as "cute yet creepy."
Kim Saigh
Kim Saigh has been in the tattoo business for awhile. She started when she was 18 in Cleveland. In 1999 Kim Saigh opened her own shop in Chicago, quickly becoming one of the well more known female tattoo artists. Kim Saigh had a quick stint on LA Ink but decided to concentrate on her tattooing after just a couple of seasons.
Megan Hoogland
Starting in 1995, Megan Hooland has become one of the premier female tattoo artists. She has been featured in numerous tattooing magazines and has helped make her name for herself by attending many tattoo conventions. Megan Hooland is recognized not only as one of the best female tattoo artists but as one of the best tattoo artists.
Kate Hellenbrtand
Kate Hellenbrtand is know as the godmother of tattoos. She started tattooing in 1972 before it was even legal for women to tattoo. Kate Hellenbrtand was the first american woman to travel to Europe to tattoo. She has been featured in every major tattoo magazine and is in many various tattoo documentaries. Kate Hellenbrtand has helped pave the way for many other female tattoo artists. Kate Hellenbrtand is an icon for tattooing.