Which of these 12 tattoo places is the best in St Helens to get inked?

A small heart or cross, a significant date or name, or maybe you’d opt for something bigger like a lion or tiger.

How about a Celtic design with knots and scrolls or a nautical themed tattoo with stars that has grown in popularity in recent years.

So far in our Best of 2023 competition, we’ve searched for St Helens’ best in a number of categories.

Hair by Alice Michelle is Best for Hair, Best for Pies went to Blackburn’s and Kreative Kirsty is Best for Nails.

The award for Best for Roast Dinner went to The Brown Edge Pub, The Townhouse is Best for Cocktails and Best for Breakfast went to Shakey J’s.

Next up we were looking for the town’s Best for Fitness, which is Ashley-James Ward, and the voting for Best for Fish and Chips took place over the weekend.

This week, it’s tattoos and we know it will be no easy feat to choose a winner which is why we’ll be handing over the final decision to those who know best – our readers.

Now we need your help to choose the winner from our 12 shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Tattoos shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (Thursday, June 15 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

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Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, June 19 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday for the next Best of 2023 category.

OUR 12 BEST FOR TATTOOS SHORTLIST:

White Rabbit Tattoo Studio

White Rabbit Tattoo Studio, Dalehead Place, St Helens

This is a “welcoming and relaxing place” offering a “great experience” when you go for a new tattoo.

One recommendation said: “I can’t recommend Vicky highly enough.”

For more details go to facebook.com/victoriakaytattoos

Stay True Tattoo

Stay True Tattoo, Boundary Road, St Helens

Recommendations for this place say “an excellent bunch of tattooists” and “would highly recommend to anyone”.

Another said: “It’s the best tattoo studio I’ve ever been to.”

For more details go to facebook.com/empiretattoosthelens

Sweet Peach Tattoo

Sweet Peach Tattoo, West End Road, St Helens

One review on their Facebook mentioned the “compliments on the tattoo” and another said how they felt “completely relaxed throughout the whole process”.

For more details go to facebook.com/sweetpeachtattoo

Rebel Ink

Rebel Ink, Haydock

One nomination said: “This is the best place for tattoos by a top man.

“Always 10 out of 10.”

For more details go to facebook.com/rebelinktattooartist

Urban Ink

Urban Ink, Junction Lane, St Helens

One review on their Facebook said: “Couldn’t have asked for anyone better to tattoo me.

“The customer service was amazing and it was a real pleasure.

“I’m made up with the end result.”

For more details go to facebook.com/urbaninksthelens

Roo Magroo Tattoo

Roo Magroo Tattoo, Boundary Road, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “I could not recommend Robyn enough.

“This lady puts her heart and soul into her work which shows in her finished work.

I would never go to anyone else.

“She’s incredible at what she does.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Roomagrootattoo2022

Tattoo Chaos

Tattoo Chaos, St Helens

There’s “always amazing work” at this long-standing tattoo place in St Helens.

Offering a wide range of styles and designs, there promises to be something for everyone at Tattoo Chaos.

For more details go to facebook.com/tattoochaosuk

Daniel Dynamo Shingler

Daniel Dynamo Shingler, St Helens

One nomination simply said that Daniel, who works at Studio One, is “absolutely the best there is”.

What better recommendation is there?

For more details go to facebook.com/daniel.shingler.9

Number Six Tattoo Studio

Number Six Tattoo Studio, Ormskirk Street, St Helens

Happy customers are impressed with the “amazing talent” here as well as the “great atmosphere and service”.

One said they liked how they put them at ease when they went into the shop for their first tattoo.

For more details go to facebook.com/numbersixtattoostudio

The Pale Horse Tattoo

The Pale Horse Tattoo, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “Amazing tattoo studio and fabulous staff.”

Another gave the “whole tattoo experience ten out of ten”.

For more details go to facebook.com/ThePaleHorseTattoo

Skin Kandi Custom Tattoo Studio

Skin Kandi Custom Tattoo Shop, Westfield Street, St Helens

Black and grey as well as colour tattoos are available at this shop with all tastes catered for.

Walk-ins are welcome – you don’t always need an appointment.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091255866786

Hercules Tattoo Studio (Image: Image supplied)

Hercules Tattoo Studio, St Helens

One happy customer said: “I would recommend Hercules tattoo studio to everyone.”

Another said: “Fantastic work.

“Professional, approachable and a quality tattooist.”

For more details go to facebook.com/hercules.co.uk