TATTOO BLU
Tattoo and piercing studio in Katy, TX, near Houston: black & grey realism, color, and fine line, designed to fit your story.
★★★★★«Segunda vez q regreso a este lugar y sigue siendo increíble… es el lugar perfecto para un buen tatuaje, Recomendadooooo»
— Dani Yero · Google review
We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — during our regular hours, and your free, no-obligation consultation can be by text, phone, or in person.
MEET BLU, TATTOO BLU’S AI
Blu runs this page 24/7: chat with her, ask your important questions, and get piercing prices and your guide tattoo price estimate in under a minute, without waiting for the studio to open. If you want a real estimate or to secure your date, Blu connects you straight to the team by text or phone.
Free, no obligation. Blu's estimates are a guide only: your artist confirms the final price at your free consultation.
JUST WALK IN
25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C Katy, TX 77494
We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — and take care of you based on the day’s availability. Still deciding on your design? Your consultation is free with no obligation, right here at the studio. There’s on-site parking, with direct access from I-10 and Grand Parkway (99).
MON–SAT · 11 AM TO 7 PM
Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: closed
We take walk-ins, appointments, and free consultations throughout opening hours. Availability changes daily, so if you're coming from Houston, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, or Cypress, it's worth checking before you head out.
Fastest way: call or text us to confirm today’s availability before you come.
TEXT OR CALL US
832-773-4877Email: info@tattooblu.com
Tell us your idea, send us your reference, and we'll reply between sessions. You can also email us at info@tattooblu.com. No long forms to get started.
Tattoo Blu · Tattoo and piercing studio in Katy, TX, near Houston — 25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494 · 4.9 stars across 327 Google reviews · Studio team of artists · Black & grey realism · Color · Fine line · Cover-ups · Piercings · Service in Spanish and English · Free, no-obligation consultation · Walk-ins welcome · Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sunday closed
TATTOO BLU, AS AN APP ON YOUR PHONE
This same website is also a free app. Install it on your iPhone or Android and Tattoo Blu lives on your home screen: book your appointment, chat with Blu, check the hours, or call and text the studio without hunting for the page every time.
- Opens full screen, like a native app
- Book, call or text in one tap
- Chat with Blu and check hours instantly
- Always up to date — nothing to re-download
Tattoo Blu is already installed on this device ✓
Free · Installs right from this website — no App Store or Google Play needed, and no payment.
WORK YOU CAN SEE, NOT JUST BELIEVE
We don't ask you to trust a slogan. Look at the gallery, read the Google reviews, and see the process: that's how you check the quality of a Katy tattoo studio before you get tattooed.
PIECES DONE HERE
Every gallery photo is a real tattoo done at this studio, in Katy. What you see is the level you get: finished portraits, color, and fine line work.
4.9 ON GOOGLE
327 client reviews on Google, at 4.9 stars. Most of them highlight the same things: great service, clear guidance, and wanting to come back.
NOTHING IS TATTOOED WITHOUT YOUR OK
First we draw your custom piece and you review it calmly. We don't start until you approve the final design: what you see in the drawing is what goes on your skin.
A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO
We are a professional studio: hygiene and safety matter most to us, and we strictly follow all health and safety standards.
A REAL PIECE, DONE AT THIS STUDIO
Hellboy — color realism. Solid color and contrast designed so the piece ages well: this is what work from Tattoo Blu in Katy, TX looks like.
A SESSION DESIGNED FOR YOU
When you're in the chair, there's no rush. Whether you arrive with an appointment or as a walk-in, we work with the station ready, your design already approved, and all the time your piece needs. You set the breaks; we take care of the rest.
Is this your first piece? You'll get the full prep and aftercare guide before and after your session, step by step, with no surprises.
THREE STEPS. ZERO IMPROVISATION
This is how every piece at Tattoo Blu is born: from your idea to a custom design, and from the design to your skin. It's the same process behind every piece in the gallery.
Your idea
Tell us what you want tattooed: by text, by phone at 832-773-4877, or in person — walk-ins welcome too. We go over placement, size, and technique with you: that's your free, no-obligation consultation.
Custom design
We draw your piece for your body and your story, and refine it with you. Nothing touches your skin until you approve the final design.
Your tattoo
Your session, by appointment or as a walk-in depending on the size of the piece: precise work, at your pace, in a professional studio where hygiene and safety come first. You leave with your aftercare guide and healing check included.
FREE CONSULTATION. WALK-INS TODAY. YOUR IDEA, ON YOUR SKIN
Your consultation is free, with no obligation. We accept walk-ins today, subject to the day's availability: bring your idea, or book your date ahead of time.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
These reviews are on Google, written by people who already got tattooed or pierced here in Katy, TX. We show them exactly as published.
Based on 327 reviews from clients on Google
Read the full reviews on our Google profile — and if you've already lived the Blu experience, leave yours: it helps more people in Katy and Houston find us.
Stepping into Tattoo Blu felt like entering an artistic wonderland. The staff exudes professionalism while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere, which made me feel instantly at ease. My artist patiently listened to my ideas, ensuring my vision turned into a masterpiece. Their attention to detail is commendable — every line crisp and vibrant. Plus, their cleanliness standards are top-notch!
— Houston Hits, in its pick of the best tattoo studios in Katy: “If you're in Katy and looking for quality work with a side of personality, Tattoo Blu should be at the top of your list.”
«Segunda vez q regreso a este lugar y sigue siendo increíble. La atención es súper y el trabajo q hacen es realmente bueno, es el lugar perfecto para un buen tatuaje, Recomendadooooo»
Dani Yero · Google review
Memorial tattoos
«Es un lugar con 5 estrellas, muy buena atención sin duda volvería a regresar ☺️»
Aldair Trejo · Google review
«Muy buena experiencia, 100% recomendado (me regalaron pan)»
Luis Pravia · Google review
«Los mas tesos, excelente servicio y asesoria! 🔥🔥🔥»
Isnel Garcia · Google review
«Excelente 🤗😘»
Alexandra Perdomo · Google review
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THE STUDIO
Tattoo Blu is a tattoo and piercing studio at 25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494. It's a calm, well-lit space designed for focused work and for you to feel comfortable during your session. We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — and appointments for large projects. Your free, no-obligation consultation can happen right here, by phone, or by text at 832-773-4877.
DESIGNED TO CREATE. MADE FOR YOU
Professional work lighting, a calm atmosphere, and our full attention while you're in the chair. By appointment or as a walk-in, the care is the same.
- Hygiene and safety, above all. We are a professional studio: hygiene and safety in our work matter most to us, and we strictly follow all health and safety standards.
- No rushing the design. If the drawing isn’t ready yet, it doesn’t get tattooed. We’d rather spend more time on the design than deliver a half-finished piece.
- Spaced-out sessions. We leave time between appointments to prepare each station calmly and finish each piece without rushing, with all the breaks you need.
PIECES DONE AT THIS STUDIO
No stock catalog: these are real pieces tattooed at Tattoo Blu in Katy, TX. The full portfolio is in the gallery and on Instagram.
IN KATY, TX
25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494. On-site parking and direct access from I-10 and Grand Parkway, minutes from West Houston.
WALK-INS WELCOME
We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — based on the day’s availability. For large pieces, text or call us at 832-773-4877 and we’ll prepare your design ahead of time. Your free, no-obligation consultation is the first step.
ENGLISH · ESPAÑOL
Full service in English and Spanish. Your idea deserves to be understood precisely — and here, it is.
SERVICES
These are our tattoo and piercing services in Katy, TX: black & grey realism, color, fine line, custom design, cover-ups, and piercings. All include a free, no-obligation consultation, custom design, and aftercare guide. We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — for small pieces, fine line, and piercings. For a real estimate, send us a message, call us, or come by our tattoo studio.
BLACK & GREY REALISM
Portraits, iconography, wildlife, and large-format scenes with smooth shading transitions and deep contrast. Tattoo Blu's signature.
Includes: free, no-obligation consultation · exclusive design · aftercare guide and healing check
Free consultation · Walk-ins welcomeCOLOR & NEO-TRADITIONAL
Solid color, precise saturation, and composition designed to age elegantly. Floral, illustrative, anime, and American traditional.
Includes: free, no-obligation consultation · exclusive design · aftercare guide and healing check
Free consultation · Walk-ins welcomeFINE LINE & MINIMAL
Symbols, dates, and lettering done with a clean, sharp line. Discreet, elegant, and — often — the first piece of a collection.
Includes: free, no-obligation consultation · custom design · aftercare guide
Free consultation · Walk-ins welcomeCUSTOM DESIGN
Bring an idea, a reference, or a single sentence. We turn it into a unique composition, created for your body and reviewed with you before the session.
Includes: consultation and design session · drawing revisions · aftercare guide
Free, no-obligation consultationCOVER-UP
A piece that no longer represents you deserves a second story. We assess your current tattoo and design the cover-up with technical and artistic care.
Includes: free assessment of your current tattoo · step-by-step design plan
Free, no-obligation assessmentPIERCINGS
Lobe, helix, tragus, nostril, navel, and ear compositions, with basic jewelry included in the price. Prices from $40 — see the full list just below.
Includes: free consultation · basic jewelry · aftercare guide · follow-up
From $40 · Walk-ins welcomePIERCINGS — PRICE LIST
These are the current prices for our piercings and piercing services at Tattoo Blu. All prices include basic jewelry. You can also ask Blu, our virtual assistant, for any price: tap “Chat with Blu” and ask, for example, how much a helix or a nostril costs.
EARS
FACE
LIPS
BODY
EXTRA SERVICES
SLEEVE, BACK, OR FULL CHEST
Large projects are done in stages: first we define the full composition, then we move forward session by session — line, shading, and detail. Your skin rests between sessions.
When you plan it with us, you leave with everything clear: estimated number of sessions and the order of work, defined at your free, no-obligation consultation. No surprises halfway through.
GALLERY
Real work by Tattoo Blu in Katy, TX: black & grey realism, color, and fine line by the studio team. Tap any photo to enlarge it and filter by style to find ideas for your next piece. If you see something you like, send it to us by text: your free, no-obligation consultation starts there. We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed. Call us at 832-773-4877.
REAL WORK, IN MOTION
One short, light video with the session and the results: the Winged Victory, the eagle, the color skull, and the Catrina. It only loads when you press play, so the page stays fast.
THE TEAM
OUR TEAM
Tattoo Blu is the studio — and its team of artists is its signature. In Katy, TX, we work united by one standard: every piece is custom-designed and executed with a clean, sharp line. The house specialty is black & grey realism: portraits, classical figures, and large-format pieces with contrast and dotwork for soft shading and depth. The team also works in color, fine line, and cover-ups when the design calls for it.
How we work: we start from your reference or your idea, build the design to fit the body area, review it with you until you approve it, and only then place the stencil. During the session we work in layers — line, shading, and detail — with breaks whenever you need them. Our rule is simple: a clean, sharp line, and no element that isn't in the approved design.
Before your tattoo, you get a free, no-obligation consultation with the team: there you define size, placement, and technique with your artist, and you leave with everything clear to decide at your own pace. We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — for small pieces; large projects are booked so they get the full time they require.
Text us directly or stop by the studio as a walk-in. For large pieces, it's best to book your free, no-obligation consultation ahead of time.
PRINCIPLES WE NEVER COMPROMISE
THE DESIGN LEADS
Nothing reaches your skin without you approving the drawing first. If an element adds nothing to the composition, it's removed — even if it's trendy.
CLEAN LINE, ALWAYS
The line holds the whole piece together. We work it fine and sharp, thinking about how your tattoo will read years from now, not just the day it's done.
THE TIME IT TAKES
A good tattoo is never rushed. Sessions are booked with room to breathe, the work is done in layers, and breaks are a normal part of the session.
AFTERCARE
Tattoo Blu's tattoo aftercare guide, in Katy, TX. Half the result happens at the studio and the other half at home. This is exactly what we tell every client when their session ends: follow it and your tattoo will heal the way it should.
PREP: BEFORE YOUR SESSION
- Rest and eat well. Arrive rested and after a full meal; your body responds better, especially in long sessions.
- Prep your skin: moisturize it in the days before, and avoid sun or tanning on the area to be tattooed.
- No alcohol for 24 hours before: it thins the blood and compromises both the work and the healing.
- Right clothing: comfortable clothes that free up the tattoo area and that you can expose without any issue.
- Valid ID. We serve clients 18 and over only, no exceptions.
HEALING: AFTER YOUR SESSION
- First hours: keep the protective film on for the time indicated; when you remove it, wash with warm water and neutral soap, with clean hands only.
- Measured moisturizing — after day 3: days 1 to 3 are gentle washing and patting dry only, with no cream. Only after day 3 — starting on day 4 — does the cream begin: a thin layer of the recommended cream, 2–3 times a day, as your professional directs. The skin must breathe, never be saturated.
- Don’t scratch or pick scabs or peeling skin: it’s a normal phase and it resolves on its own.
- No pool, sauna, or direct sun for at least 2–3 weeks. Showers yes; soaking, no.
- With any question, write to us first. No internet remedies: your healing check is included.
THE MOST IMPORTANT AFTERCARE, DISCUSSED IN PERSON
This guide is your at-home reference, but the most important aftercare is discussed directly with our professionals. When your session ends, the team goes over every point with you and walks you through good care tailored to your particular tattoo — its size, placement, and style — so you know exactly what to do at each healing stage.
TOP-LEVEL AFTERCARE
At our tattoo studio you can buy top-level aftercare for your piece: cream, soaps, or the complete tattoo care kit. That way you leave your session with the right products and everything you need to care for your tattoo at home, without having to hunt them down yourself.
HOW YOUR PIECE EVOLVES
Initial phase
Tender, slightly swollen area. Gentle washing only, with warm water and neutral soap, and pat dry. No cream in this phase: cream starts after day 3.
Peeling
The skin renews itself like after a mild sunburn. From here — after day 3 — the cream starts: a thin layer, 2–3 times a day, as your professional directs. Itching is normal: don't scratch.
Settling
New skin still looks dull; color and contrast finish settling in.
Fully healed
Surface healed. From here on, always use sunscreen: the sun is your piece's main enemy.
QUESTIONS
Straight answers about tattoos and piercings in Katy, TX: free, no-obligation consultations, walk-ins, Tattoo Blu's hours and location. For a real estimate, send us a message, call us, or come by our tattoo studio. If your question isn't here, text us at 832-773-4877.
What are the studio's hours?
We open Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; we're closed on Sundays. We accept walk-ins and appointments throughout opening hours, subject to the day's availability, and your consultation is free with no obligation. To confirm today's availability, call or text us at 832-773-4877.
Do you take clients without an appointment? Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes. We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — and take care of you based on the day's availability, especially for small and medium pieces, fine line, and piercings. And if you're still deciding on your design, your consultation is free with no obligation, with the same team. For large or multi-session pieces, text or call us at 832-773-4877 before coming so we can prepare your design and secure your date.
Where can I get tattooed in Katy, TX?
At Tattoo Blu, a tattoo and piercing studio at 25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494, with access from I-10 and Grand Parkway (99). We work in black & grey realism, color, fine line, and cover-ups with the studio's team of artists, and we serve clients from Katy, Houston, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, and Cypress.
Which tattoo studio in Katy, TX is best rated?
Tattoo Blu has 4.9 stars on Google, based on 327 client reviews. We're at 25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494, and you can read the full reviews on our Google profile.
Where are you located, and is there parking?
We're at 25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494, with on-site parking and direct access from I-10 and Grand Parkway (99). We open Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; closed Sundays. Phone: 832-773-4877.
Who will tattoo me at Tattoo Blu?
The studio's team of artists. Depending on your piece's style — black & grey realism, color, fine line, or cover-up — the right artist for your project takes care of you, and you confirm it at your free, no-obligation consultation. We serve you in Spanish and English.
Is the tattoo consultation free?
Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation: tell us your idea by text, by phone at 832-773-4877, or in person at the studio, and we'll help you define your piece's design and size. The free consultation applies to tattoos and piercings alike.
Where can I get a piercing in Katy, TX?
At Tattoo Blu we do piercings in Katy, TX: lobe, helix, tragus, nostril, navel, and ear compositions, with basic jewelry included in the price. We accept walk-ins subject to availability, and your consultation is free with no obligation.
How much does a piercing cost at Tattoo Blu?
Ears: Lobe $40, Helix $50, Forward Helix $50, Conch $50, Daith $60, Rook $60, Tragus $50, Flat $60, and Industrial $70. Face: Eyebrow $60, Bridge $70, and Nostril $50. Lips: Labret $60, Side Labret $60, and Vertical Labret $70. Body: Navel $70, Lower Navel $70, Nipple $60, and Nipple Pair $120. Extra services: jewelry change $20, cleaning $15, piece change $10, consultation FREE, saline solution (aftercare) $12, and jewelry only $10. All prices include basic jewelry; a valid ID is required, and we don't pierce minors without a parent or legal guardian's consent. You'll find the full list on the Services page, and you can also ask Blu, our virtual assistant, for any price.
How much does a tattoo cost in Katy, TX?
Every piece is unique, which is why we don't publish fixed prices. For a real estimate, send us a message, call us at 832-773-4877, or come by our tattoo studio.
What does my tattoo include?
Your free, no-obligation consultation, the design created for you, the session, the aftercare guide, and the healing check. Everything is clear with your artist before your session.
How do I care for my tattoo, and where do I get the care products?
The most important aftercare is discussed in person with our professionals: when your session ends, the team walks you through good care adapted to your particular tattoo. In general, days 1 to 3 are gentle washing and patting dry only, with no cream; cream starts after day 3, in a thin layer. At our studio you can buy top-level aftercare: cream, soaps, or the complete tattoo care kit, so you leave with everything you need.
When do I start using cream on my tattoo?
After day 3. During days 1 to 3, gentle washing only with warm water and neutral soap, and pat dry, with no cream. From day 4 on, apply a thin layer of cream 2–3 times a day, as your professional directs. At the studio you can buy the cream, the soaps, or the complete aftercare kit.
Does it hurt?
It varies by area and your tolerance. Most clients describe it as a constant, perfectly manageable discomfort. You set the breaks, and large projects are split into sessions.
Can I bring my own design or reference?
Of course. We adapt it to your anatomy, size, and technique to turn it into an original piece. And if you only have an idea or a sentence, the design is created from scratch with you.
How do I secure my date?
Your date is secured when you confirm your appointment directly with the studio, by text, phone, or in person. With 48 hours' notice, we'll reschedule your appointment with no problem.
Do you serve minors?
For tattoos, no: in Texas it's illegal to tattoo anyone under 18, even with parental authorization. For piercings, different rules apply depending on the piercing: ask us by text.
Are the healing check and touch-up included?
Your healing check is included. If your piece needs a touch-up after healing and you followed the care protocol, we'll assess it at that check and arrange it directly with you at the studio.
Can every tattoo be covered up?
In most cases there's a high-level solution, but it depends on size, darkness, and area. That's why every cover-up starts with an assessment, in person or with clear photos.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Text or call us now, or request your free, no-obligation consultation in under two minutes. You can also ask Blu, the studio's virtual assistant: she answers instantly and gives you a guide estimate.
BOOKING
Book your tattoo appointment in Katy, TX: describe your idea and request your free, no-obligation consultation. That’s the first step. Then send us your request by text at 832-773-4877 or call us to confirm availability and secure your date. Is it a small piece or a piercing? We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — subject to availability.
Your booking includes: free, no-obligation consultation · exclusive design that is never repeated · hygiene and safety above all · aftercare guide and healing check.
HOW MUCH WILL YOUR PIECE COST?
Your booking includes a free, no-obligation consultation. There, your artist evaluates the size, body area, and estimated time your tattoo or piercing will take, and gives you a real estimate tailored to your piece.
For your real estimate, send us a message, call us, or come by our tattoo studio: 25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494. We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — subject to availability.
Want a quick price idea before you write to us? : she gives you a guide estimate instantly.
PAY YOUR DEPOSIT
Already talked with us and know your agreed deposit amount? Pay it securely with PayPal — you’ll enter the exact amount on PayPal’s page. Your date is secured once we confirm receipt.
Enter the amount we agreed by text, call, or at your free consultation. No agreed amount yet? Message or call us first at 832-773-4877 and we’ll confirm it in minutes.
CONTACT
Contact Tattoo Blu, a tattoo and piercing studio in Katy, TX. We're at 25311 Kingsland Blvd Unit 180 C, Katy, TX 77494, minutes from Houston via I-10 and Grand Parkway. The fastest way is to text or call us at 832-773-4877, or email us at info@tattooblu.com: check today's availability, request your free, no-obligation consultation, and secure your date. We accept walk-ins — no appointment needed — Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
TEXT OR CALL
Email: info@tattooblu.com
Send us a text with your idea or reference, call us, or email us at info@tattooblu.com and we'll talk it through in minutes.
Studio Instagram: @tattooblukaty
MON–SAT · 11 AM TO 7 PM
Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: closed
We accept walk-ins throughout opening hours, subject to availability, and your consultation is free with no obligation. Call or text us to confirm today's availability before you come.
