Which of these 10 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 2024 competition, we’ve searched for St Helens’ best in nine categories.

We’ve looked at hair, nails and fitness and then pies, roast dinners and breakfast as well as fish and chips, cocktails and beer gardens.

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 10 shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Tattoos shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook or Twitter 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 27 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, June 30 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday for the next Best of 2024 category.

OUR 10 BEST FOR TATTOOS SHORTLIST:

White Rabbit Tattoo Studio

White Rabbit Tattoo Studio, Dalehead Place, St Helens

This popular place won last year’s Best for Tattoos – can they do it again in 2024?

One nomination said: “White Rabbit Tattoo is by far the best and I won’t go anywhere else.”

For more details go to facebook.com/victoriakaytattoos

Stay True Tattoo

Stay True Tattoo, Boundary Road, St Helens

Recommendations for this place say “what an excellent bunch of tattooists” and “the whole team is fantastic in their own right”.

Another said: “Simply superb.”

For more details go to facebook.com/empiretattoosthelens

Rebel Ink

Rebel Ink, Haydock

One recommendation said: “Top tattoos by a top man.”

Another said: “Just amazing.

“Award-winning tattoos.”

For more details go to facebook.com/rebelinktattooartist

Hercules Tattoo Studio

Hercules Tattoo Studio, St Helens

One happy customer said: “What a great guy.

“He’s so passionate about hit work and he has amazing aftercare too.”

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

Number Six Tattoo Studio

Number Six Tattoo Studio, Ormskirk Street, St Helens

Customers say this is “without doubt the best”.

One said: “Number Six Tattoo Studio has lots of different artists there so there’s someone for everyone’s tastes and styles.

“I wouldn’t go anywhere else – by far the best.”

For more details go to facebook.com/numbersixtattoostudio

Sweet Peach Tattoo

Sweet Peach Tattoo, West End Road, St Helens

One reviewer said that all the tattoo artists are exceptional.

One happy customer, who left a Facebook review, said: “The staff are so friendly and welcoming and they make sure you’re well looked after.

“Would recommend to anyone.”

For more details go to facebook.com/sweetpeachtattoo

Tattoo Chaos

Tattoo Chaos, Duke Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “Joe and Dave are both brilliant tattooists and very professional.

“Hands down it’s Tattoo Chaos – it’s not even close!”

For more details go to facebook.com/tattoochaosuk

Dynamo Tattoos

Dynamo Tattoos at Dark Vault Tattoo Studios, Duke Street, St Helens

One happy client said: “Absolutely amazing artist – second to none.

“I one hundred per cent recommend anyone looking for a tattoo artist to go here.”

For more details go to facebook.com/DynamoTattoos

Urban Ink (Image: supplied)

Urban Ink, Junction Lane, St Helens

One review on their Facebook said: “I’ve been to a few tattooists but by far the work that Nigel does is awesome!

“I highly recommend a visit.”

For more details go to facebook.com/urbaninksthelens

Benji Long

Benji Long, St Helens

Customers say the artwork and ink is amazing and the finished tattoo is always far better than they could have imagined.

High praise for this talented tattooist.

For more details go to facebook.com/benji.s.long