At Outliers Ink, we build every tattoo from the ground up. No reused designs, just a completely original piece created by our artists specifically for you. It starts with a free consultation where we get into the detail of your idea and design something built around your skin, your placement and your story.
The studio itself is part of the experience. Modern, minimalistic and genuinely calm, it is the kind of place where nervous first-timers relax immediately and regulars drop by just to hang out. We use vegan inks, keep to the highest hygiene standards, and take real pride in the full experience we offer every client.
We guarantee the result will be better than you imagined. That is not marketing. That is just what we do.
Our artists have the range to work across a wide variety of styles, and every one of them is delivered with precision:
Fine Line — Minimalist, delicate and enduring. Florals, script, micro-realism and fine geometric work.
Black and Grey — Tonal depth, smooth shading and excellent contrast on all skin tones.
Realism and Portrait — Lifelike work that captures faces, animals and textures with impressive accuracy.
Blackwork and Dotwork — Bold and graphic with serious technical precision.
Colour — Long-lasting vivid colour using vegan inks selected for brightness on all complexions.
Anime and Illustration — Creative, character-driven work done with real care.
Cyber Sigilism — Angular and futuristic. One of our signature styles.
Cover-Ups — Every cover-up is a creative challenge we take on with enthusiasm. Come in for a consultation.
Walk-in piercings available. Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) also offered.
Erdington is north of Birmingham, and Bearwood is west, but the journey is straightforward and our clients tell us it is absolutely worth it. At Outliers Ink we have built a studio with a reputation that travels, and people come from across Birmingham specifically to work with our artists..
We are a women-owned, inclusive studio and we welcome everyone. 99% of our clients return for more, which tells you everything you need to know about the experience here. If you are looking for an artist who will genuinely invest in your idea and deliver something you are proud to wear, we are ready when you are.
Yes. Bearwood is on the west side of Birmingham and Erdington is to the north, but the journey is manageable. The 11A Outer Circle bus connects the two areas in one go, or you can drive via the A38 and A456 in around 30 to 40 minutes.
Absolutely. We welcome clients from all across Birmingham and beyond. Distance is rarely a reason not to work with an artist you genuinely connect with, and our Erdington clients agree.
There are studios in north Birmingham and the city centre, but for a fully bespoke custom experience with specialist expertise in all skin tones and a studio known across the city, clients from Erdington make the trip to Bearwood.
The 11A (Outer Circle anticlockwise) is the most direct bus option, travelling from Erdington through Perry Barr and on to Bearwood without going through the city centre. Alternatively, connect via Birmingham into the 82 to Bearwood. Full directions are in the section below.
They do. We have a growing number of regulars from north Birmingham who tell us the studio is unlike anywhere else they have been. Once you visit, you will understand why they keep coming back.
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