Not every studio designs your tattoo from scratch. At Outliers Ink, we do not do it any other way. Every piece we create is completely original, built around your idea, your placement, your skin and your story. Our tattoo artists bring experience, creativity and real technical skill to every appointment, with the process starting long before you sit in the chair.
We offer a free consultation so you can come in, talk through your idea and leave knowing exactly what your tattoo will look like and what it will cost. No pressure, no hard sell. Just a proper conversation about your ink.
We use vegan inks, maintain a licensed and hygienic studio, and have created a space that clients genuinely love being in. The studio is calm, minimal and inclusive, and everyone is welcome here.
Our artists work across a wide range of styles, and every one of them is delivered with the same level of care:
Fine Line — Clean, precise and beautifully detailed. One of the most popular styles at the studio.
Black and Grey — Smooth shading, depth and contrast that works across all skin tones.
Realism and Portrait — Lifelike reproduction of faces, animals and textures.
Blackwork and Dotwork — Bold graphic work with real visual impact.
Colour — Rich, lasting colour using vegan inks selected for vibrancy.
Cover-Ups — We look at every cover-up on its own terms. Come in and we will work out what is possible together.
Piercing walk-ins are available during opening hours, and we also offer scalp micropigmentation (SMP).
Whether you are a student, a long-term resident or someone just passing through, if you are based in Selly Oak and looking for quality tattooing nearby, Outliers Ink is worth the trip to Bearwood.
We are a women-owned, inclusive studio that has built a reputation as one of the best places to get tattooed in Birmingham. 99% of our clients return for more ink, and the reviews speak for themselves. We take every tattoo seriously, from the initial idea to the finished piece, and we make sure every person who walks through the door feels comfortable and looked after.
We also offer Klarna so you can spread the cost, which is always worth knowing.
Yes. Bearwood is a straightforward 15 to 20 minute drive from Selly Oak, and accessible by bus via the city centre or via the Outer Circle. It is a short enough journey that our Selly Oak clients think nothing of it.
Absolutely. We welcome everyone, and we have plenty of students among our clients. Whether it is your first tattoo or you are adding to your collection, you will feel comfortable here and we will take your idea seriously regardless of your budget.
There are some options in and around the area, but if you are looking for fully custom bespoke design, expertise in all skin tones and a studio that clients genuinely love, Outliers Ink in Bearwood is worth the short trip across.
Yes. Piercing walk-ins are welcome 12.30-6.30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and until 6pm on Tuesdays. Our opening hours are Tuesday 12.30pm-6.30pm and Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm. For tattoos, we recommend booking in advance to make sure we can give your piece the time it deserves.
They do. Selly Oak is well within what our clients consider travelling distance, and once people discover the studio, they tend to keep coming back. 99% of our clients return for more.
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