A TATTOO is a very personal thing and one that needs to be done properly.

With the summer season in full swing, more people will be out and about showing their flesh, which means tattoos will be on show.

This means there's more of an opportunity to see how people have got their tattoos inked.

If you've felt inspired to get tattoo or want to add more to your collection, then one of the biggest and toughest decisions is choosing where to get it done.

Afterall, a tattoo is permanently on your body forever, so choosing the best place is vital.

Reading is teeming with tattooists, so we’ve turned to Google reviews to see which ones the public rates the highest.

Top rated tattoo parlours in Reading

Top Gun Tattooing

 

Rating: 4.5/5

Number of reviews: 150

Where: Harris Arcade, Reading

What people are saying: Elizabeth- "Everyone in the shop is super friendly. They answer emails/the phone quickly, and are always happy to help. The artists are always really professional and clean and are eager to give you a great tattoo. It was quiet, so they happily gave me a seat to sit and wait whilst my partner got their tattoo and vice versa. Will 100% be going back."

Maximama - "Amazing! Had a tattoo with Glenn this morning and it’s the best tattoo experience I’ve ever had. I came with a design and an idea of placement but wasn’t 100% sure.

"The moment Glenn started talking I knew I could trust him. He advised a different placement, size and some design changes - all of which were completely right and he has taken what could have become a mediocre slightly random tattoo in other hands and made it into a really impactful and striking piece that interacts and works with the tattoo that was already on my arm."

Long Story Short Tattoo Lounge

Rating: 5/5

Number of reviews: 80

Where:  Friar St, Reading RG1 1DP

What people are saying: Shaq P -  "Everything about my experience at Long Story Short was amazing. I originally found out about them through a friend who had some work done. Ben made the entire experience very easy from the start where he jumped on a call with me to discuss my idea for what I wanted."

Electric Lady Tattoos

Rating: 4.8/5

Number of reviews: 101

Where: 48 Crown St, Reading RG1 2SE

What people are saying: Ian Differ - "What a fantastic experience from start to finish. Adam (Williams) took on extending my existing arm tattoo and has done a fantastic job, from a confidence inspiring consultation, to the day in the chair, he was just a pleasure to work with."

Mystic Lounge Tattoo and Piercing Studio

Rating: 4.7/5

Number of reviews: 71

Where:  Friar St, Reading

What people are saying: Greg Walsh - "Ended up getting a tattoo due to my train being cancelled to Liverpool and thought I’d kill some time, upon entering I was greeted kindly and attended to straight away. The place was really clean and well looked after."

Absolute Ink Tattooing

Rating: 4.7/5

Number of reviews: 89

Where:  8 Bridge St, Reading RG4 8AA

What people are saying: Henry Sal - "Had a tattoo done by Georgie last week, so happy with it. Will defo be back for more! My daughter also had her ears pierced here last month by Gee, she was so patient and polite. Such lovely ladies, can’t recommend them enough."

Rita Lima - "Georgia is amazing with the piercing and she checked my piercing free of charge about 3 weeks after getting it done. She's awesome!"