Harborne and Bearwood sit side by side, which means Outliers Ink is one of the closest quality tattoo studios to you. We are a custom studio, which means every tattoo we create is designed exclusively for the person getting it. No generic designs, no shortcuts, just original work made by our artists with skill, care and full creative collaboration.
Your tattoo can start with a free consultation. You bring your idea and your references, we ask the right questions, and together you land on something that genuinely excites you. From there, we design your piece before your appointment so you arrive knowing exactly what to expect.
We use vegan inks, run a licensed and hygienically impeccable studio, and have created a space that our clients genuinely love. That is not us saying it. That is 99% of clients returning for more.
We cover a wide range of styles, and bring real depth to all of them:
Fine Line — Delicate, precise and enduring. Florals, script, micro-realism and subtle geometric work.
Black and Grey — Rich tones, smooth gradients and excellent contrast on all skin tones.
Realism and Portrait — Detailed, lifelike reproduction of people, animals and textures.
Blackwork and Dotwork — Bold visual impact with serious technical precision.
Colour — Vivid and lasting, using vegan inks calibrated for brightness on all skin tones.
Cover-Ups — Come in for a consultation and we will design a cover-up you are genuinely excited to wear.
Walk-in piercings available during opening hours. Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) also available.
You are already practically on our doorstep. Outliers Ink is in Bearwood, right next to Harborne, and we have lots of clients from your area who come to us for exactly that reason.
We are a women-owned, inclusive studio with a reputation for quality and warmth. The studio is calm, modern and minimalistic, with a playlist that sets the mood from the moment you walk in. New clients feel right at home and regulars drop by just to hang out.
If you have been thinking about a tattoo and want to work with an artist who truly cares about the result, you are in the right place. Book a free consultation or send us a message to get started.
Always. We have a strong community of regulars from Harborne and the surrounding area, and we love adding to it. Come in for a consultation and see what all the fuss is about.
There are some options in the area, but for fully bespoke custom design, expertise across all skin tones and a studio that clients describe as a whole vibe, Outliers Ink in Bearwood is the one people recommend. And it is minutes away.
For piercings, yes. Walk-ins are welcome 12.30-6.30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and until 6pm on Tuesdays. For tattoos, we recommend booking in advance so we can design your piece ahead of your appointment.
Absolutely. Given how close we are, it would be surprising if they did not. A lot of our repeat clients live in Harborne and Edgbaston, and we always enjoy seeing familiar faces back through the door.
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