By: Haley Bosselman By: Haley Bosselman | October 9, 2023 | Lifestyle, Feature,
Whether or not you believe in the folklore of Friday the 13th, there’s always one thing you can count on: tattoo specials. Los Angeles is a haven for tattoo studios, so you’ll find plenty of places to score on flash deals, Friday the 13th festivities and more in commemoration of one of the most superstitious days of the year. See below for where to go.
Website/ 2854 Sunset Blvd 90026
This Silver Lake studio will have $80 tattoos available for arms and legs and in black, gray or color. It’s walk-in only, so be sure to stop by starting at noon.
Website/ 6031 Washington Blvd 90232
More than 300 tattoo designs will be available to choose from at Alium Tattoo Studio in Culver City. Pricing starts at $70, but you can enter to win a free flash tattoo by following the rules on the studio’s Instagram page.
Website/ 2518 Sunset Blvd 90026
Longtime Sunset Strip studio American Electric Tattoo is getting in on the Friday the 13th game. Artist Sean will have a selection of designs up to 4” x 4” for $130. Available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., a $50 deposit is required.
Website/ 4060 W Pico Blvd 90019
Taking place both Friday and Saturday, you can land a tattoo at Black Tower Tattoo Studio starting at $80. You’ll also go home with a goodie bag. No custom work or face tattoos this session, though.
Website/ 1305 S Pacific Coast Hwy 90277
One of the best deals in town, this Redondo Beach studio will have $40 tattoos from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s first come, first serve, so choose your design from the flash sheet now!
Website/ 8760 W Pico Blvd 90035
Operating on a first-come, first-serve basis, Enigma will have $31 and $131 tattoos from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. And while you wait in line, you can chow down on cheesesteaks from College Boy Cheesesteaks, enjoy music and more.
Website/ 2518 Lincoln Blvd 90291
Top priority: bring cash. Starting at 10 a.m., Lincoln Tattoo Company will be inking up arms and legs for $100 cash only.
Website/ 7466 Beverly Blvd 90036
It’s a party at Opal Tattoo for Friday the 13th. Alongside flash tattoos from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be face painting and palm and energy readings.
Website/ 22 S Chestnut Pl 90802
Keen on taking as many appointments as possible, the artists at Outer Limits will have flash tattoos for $100+ starting at 10 a.m. until sometime between 7 and 8 p.m. Keep on eye on the Instagram page for available designs.
Website/ 1228 1/2 W 7th St 90017
Also cash only, Purple Panther Tattoo will have two size options. The designs just about 2” x 2” will be $100, while the smaller sized pieces just over 1”x1” will be $50. First come, first served.
Website/ 1602 W Glenoaks Blvd 91201
Foods, games, tattoos and piercings. Skin Deep has it all for this Friday the 13th. Starting at 10 a.m., stop in for tattoos that start at $60.
Website/ 1345-1347, Glendale Blvd 90026
If you love your ink as much as coffee, head straight for Supersweet. The studio promises both spooky tattoos and delicious drinks beginning at 9 a.m.
Instead of fearing bad luck, turn your day around with a new tattoo and a celebratory Friday the 13th.
See also: The 22 Best Tattoo Shops In Los Angeles
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