The stigma toward tattoos in Jakarta is changing. In this big city, tattoos are increasingly seen as a form of art or self-expression. And interestingly, more and more women are choosing to get inked on their bodies as a way to visualize a sense of freedom, independence or even their hopes and dreams. If you are planning on getting a tattoo on your body, Alinear have compiled a list of three of the most popular tattoo shops in Jakarta:

1. Bucks Buks Tattoo
Bucks Buks Tattoo is among the longest-standing tattoo shops in Indonesia. First opened in Bandung, around 15 years ago, the tattoo parlor is now located in Kemang, South Jakarta. Bucks Buks currently features four artists, allowing customers to choose their favorite tattoo styles, such as oriental, realist and more.

Services their have to offer are Permanent & Temporary Tattoo, Body Piercing, Nail, Face and Body Painting, Henna/Mandhi Tattoo, Tattoo/piercing Supply, Merchandise & Accessories. For prices, the tattoo parlor has a minimum charge of Rp 800,000 for designs measuring 5 cm by 5 cm, while the hourly rate is Rp 1.2 million.

Website: http://www.bucksbukstattoo.com
Address: Jl. Kemang IA No.29A, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta
Phone Number: 0813 - 1532 – 4159
Email: info@bucksbukstattoo.com
Operational Hours: Every day: 11.00 – 23.00 WIB

2. Sidespace Tattoo
Sidespace Tattoo Parlor comprises four seasoned tattoo artists: Nadya “Nadcil” Natassya, Danang “Unbound” Prihantoro, Agatha Pratiwi and Jati, also known as Antisimetri. Each specializes in different styles, offering plenty of choices for customers.

Photo Source: @sidespaceparlour

Nadcil, the owner, is recognized for her colorful illustrations and contemporary tattoos. Meanwhile, Jati specializes in oriental illustrations and a realist style. As for Agatha and Danang, both tattoo artists are recognized for their black designs. However, Agatha focuses in sketches, while Danang is a master in fine lines.

Sidespace takes pride in producing custom designs. Here you can bring your own tattoo design and and they will design the tattoo on your body. But the artists usually decline doing a design copied from the internet. The tattoo shop in South Jakarta has a minimum charge of Rp 850,000. Meanwhile, the hourly rate is Rp 1.65 million

Website: http://sidespaceparlour.com
Address: Jl. Bates No. 18, Kuningan, South Jakarta
Whatsapp : +6287788238248
Email: sidespaceparlour@gmail.com
Operational Hours: Mon - Fri: 12.00 – 21.00, Sat & Sun: 12.00 – 22.00 WIB
Instagram: @sidespaceparlour

3. Lawless Tattoo
Lawless Tattoo is among the most popular tattoo shops in South Jakarta. Established in 2011, it currently has two tattoo artists, Ferdy and Bongga, as well as a tattoo apprentice Prisa.

When it comes to tattoo designs, Ferdy can do the major styles, such as black and grey, oriental and realist. Meanwhile, Bongga specializes in American traditional and neo styles. Lawless Tattoo opens from Tuesday to Sunday. The minimum charge is Rp 800,000 and Rp 18,000 for every square centimeter.

Alamat: Jl. Kemang Selatan VIII No. 64 B, South Jakarta
Phone Number: 0812-8866-6817
Operational Hours: Tue - Sun: 12.00 – 21.00 WIB
Instagram: @lawless_tattoo