Top 100 Tattoo Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 tattoo influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 35M combined followers. Median audience size is 175K (mean 347K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names โ a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.3% (median 2%). That is 1.5pp below the 3.8% tattoo industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.7pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out โ the top three hold 17.6% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,919โ$8,294 and a Reel $3,506โ$12,996 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95ร tattoo premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $9,595โ$41,470.
Key takeaways for tattoo in September 2026
- Keith McCurdy, Katherine Flores, Romeo Lacoste currently sit at the top of this tattoo ranking.
- Follower mix: 22% micro, 61% mid, 9% macro, 8% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Lisa Orth at 4.5%, which is not the largest audience (Keith McCurdy at 2.3M). That gap is the usual โdonโt sort only by followersโ lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Tattoo Influencers ranked
1.
Keith McCurdy Mega
@bangbangnycMOST FOLLOWED STUDIO ON EARTHWALK-INS WELCOME62 GRAND STREET SOHO NEW YORK CITY
2.3M Followers 24.9K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 8,107 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
2.
Katherine Flores Mega
@tatubabyTampa Tattoos ๐ฒ786-205-9570 Yo REINARE๐๐คต๐ป๐ฐ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ฝ
1.9M Followers 15.3K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 1,046 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
3.
Romeo Lacoste Mega
@romeolacosteโข Artist | Creative | Entrepreneurโข The Boss: LA, CAโข for Business and Tattoo Appointments: โฌ๏ธ
1.9M Followers 14.9K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 8,853 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
4.
Ryan Ashley DiCristina Mega
@ryanashleymalarkeyColoradoJudge on Books CLOSED | Media & Business inquiries:
1.8M Followers 16.2K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 985 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
5.
Doctor Woo Mega
@_dr_woo_LATryna have 8 legs like a ๐ทSkin/care Here, there, everywhere ๐ธ
1.7M Followers 10.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,808 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
6.
Nikko Hurtado Mega
@nikkohurtadoโHe Who Paints the Thresholdโ Tokyo - ๐ฏ๐ต March - 28/29/30
1.7M Followers 12.6K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 7,232 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
7.
Oozy Mega
@oozy_tattoo๐บ๐ธ Based in Los Angelesโ๏ธ Inquiries: Pro team @
1.6M Followers 10.4K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 3,703 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
8.
Megan Massacre Mega
@megan_massacreTattoo Artist๐ฝNYCโจRealismโจPet PortraitsโจCover-Upsโจ20+ years experienceCo-owner seen on TV ๐บ
1.4M Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 9,242 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
9.
Mr. K Macro
@mr.k_tattooMr. K is a tattoo creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
749K Followers 10.2K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,810 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
10.
Sasha Unisex Macro
@sashaunisexSasha Unisex is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
654K Followers 5.4K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 3,772 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
11.
Mattia Calvi Macro
@mambotattooer๐ฎ๐นTATTOOER & SCREENPRINTER ๐PRODUCTS on the website๐๐ผ๐ฉ ๐Mambo Tattoo Shop - Via Yuri Gagarin 14, Meda
633K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 3,245 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
12.
Winterstone Macro
@winterstoneLOS ANGELES- SINGLE NEEDLE TATTOOTattoo Bookings:EMAIL FOR APPOINTMENT Represented by:
612K Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,472 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
13.
Eva Krbdk Macro
@evakrbdkFounder of / ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐คTattooing since 2010!Bookings are open through September!
564K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 9,110 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
14.
Jon Boy Macro
@jonboytattooJ๐ฑNB๐ฑY ๐โโโธPRESS&PARTNERSHIPS: ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ@๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ.๐๐จ๐ฆ BOOKS CLOSED
548K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 5,508 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
15.
Chenjie Macro
@chenjie.newtattooChenjie is a china content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
542K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 6,629 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
16.
Sol Macro
@soltattooSol is a tattoo public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
526K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,379 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
17.
Rita Macro
@rit.kit.tattooRita / creator of of ๐Bali now, from Ukraine๐บ๐ฆ
515K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 5,816 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
18.
Aston Reynolds Mid
@astonreynoldsAston Reynolds is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
485K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 5,772 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
19.
Chaim Machlev Mid
@dotstolinesTattoo Artist โข DesignerLos Angeles โข Berlin๐น๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ธ๐ก๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ค
468K Followers 12.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,534 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
20.
Pony Reinhardt Mid
@freeorgyNYC tattoos for all skin๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐2026 books closed - 2027 books open: January 24th, 2026
432K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,181 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
21.
Sydney Smith Mid
@sydsmithhhFineline Tattoo ArtistScottsdale, AZ Owner of AZ โข PAPro Team
417K Followers 11.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,979 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
22.
Susau0027s Klubhaus Mid
@suflandaโข๐ฆ๐๐๐ฎโ๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐โขArt โข Illustration โข Tattoos Diary opens in summer 2025Manchester UK โ๏ธ โก๏ธ
402K Followers 7.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 3,157 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
23.
Mo Ganji Mid
@moganjiTattoo Artist | Berlin | no DM
371K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,497 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
24.
Anthony Michaels Mid
@antmikesTucson, AzWorld renowned Artist | Fitness | Lifestyle Owner 7 Winner BOOKING โคต๏ธ
354K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 7,697 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
25.
Teresa Sharpe Mid
@teresasharpeartFUCK AI ART. Hand drawn tattoos only. Please subscribe for booking updates. I do not ask for money on IG โ-BEWARE SCAMMERS!
332K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,012 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
26.
Curt Montgomery Mid
@curtmontgomerytattoosHoney Badger Hero๐ Founding Artist Toronto
329K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 1,729 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
27.
Miryamlumpini Mid
@miryamlumpiniThe Iconic Tattoo Artist since 2008 โจBook your tattoo through this link๐๐ฝ
310K Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 8,450 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
28.
Jesse Rix Mid
@jesse_rixTattoo ArtistKeene NH. USABooks Open!Donโt fall for Scams!๐Only way to book is through my email list ๐ฝCollabs โ๏ธ๐
306K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 2,527 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
29.
Jeeny Heeya Mid
@heeyajenny๐จ๐ฆ Vancouver | Tattoo Artist ๐จ Booking is available in April-May๐ซ No appointments via DM
297K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,377 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
30.
Mr Preston Mid
@mrprestontattooโ๏ธTattoos for people in existential crisisโ๏ธMANCHESTER, UKโ๏ธ โ๏ธBOOKS OPEN
289K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 8,951 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
31.
Dani Queipo Mid
@daniqueipo- LONDON -LEATHER LANE TATTOO PARLOUR Portpool Lane (EC1N7UJ) NO direct messages JUST VIA EMAIL please:press contact โฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ
287K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,888 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
32.
Laura Marie Mid
@tattoosbylauramarieTattoo Artist ๐ Rochester, NYArt account ๐ Support my Art โคต๏ธ
285K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 7,756 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
33.
Chris Rigoni Mid
@chrisrigonitattooerChris Rigoni is a tattoo creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
285K Followers 5.9K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 2,127 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
34.
Emily Rose Murray Mid
@emily_rose_murrayEmily Rose Murray is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
274K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,455 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
35.
Thomas Bates Mid
@thomasbatestattooTattoo Artist - Norwich - UK๐ฌ๐ง ๐คEmail:
270K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,010 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
36.
Okanuckun Mid
@okanuckunMinimalist , Geometric , Line Work TattooNew York City ๐Co Founder of Ego
266K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 324 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
37.
Pony Wave Mid
@ponywave๐LA & NY TattoosโขMusicโขArtTATTOO STUDIO Email/Website (NO DM)BishopEternal Ink
263K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 8,855 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
38.
Dillon Forte Mid
@dillonforteDillon Forte is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
257K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,464 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
39.
Michael Taguet Mid
@michaeltaguetTattoo artist๐ France | Rhรดne-Alpesโ๏ธ Booking & inquiries:
248K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,845 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
40.
Corey Divine Mid
@coreydivineSacred geometry tattoos๐Los Angeles๐ง
229K Followers 4.5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 8,516 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
41.
Masha Vivo Mid
@vivotattooะขะฐัั ะผะฐััะตั, ะะตะณะฐะฝ, Atma Kriya yoga teacher๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ะััั ะัะผะฐ ะัะธั ะนะพะณะธ 12-13.04๐ฟะกะดะตะปะฐะปะธ 100.080+ ะผะธะฝะธ-ัะฐััะะกะ ะกะะฑ
228K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,227 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
42.
Scott Campbell Mid
@scottcampbellScott Campbell is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
222K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 578 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
43.
Tukoi Mid
@_____tukoi_____Based in Melbourne, Australia PERTH 15 - 19 APRILDM or email for enquiries
220K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,440 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
44.
Ivau0301n Pelegriu0301n Medina Mid
@ivanpelegrinmedinaOtaku Tattoo๐ช๐ธMADRIDโMIAMI๐บ๐ธHokage in Ambassador
215K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,223 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
45.
Yu jinpil Mid
@yuuztattooIโm in Seoul, KoreaONLY this accountโก๏ธPersonal/Korea๐ฉ NYCโ ๐๐ฐ๐ญ๐ช๐ฅ๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ด๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ง๐ญ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฐ๐ฐ
205K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 8,471 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
46.
Mira Mariah Mid
@girlknewyorkFairy godmother for hireCreative Director at for tattoo artists
196K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,396 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
47.
Lauren Winzer Mid
@laurenwinzerโค๏ธโ๐ฅalways a pleasureโค๏ธโ๐ฅ ๐tatt ๐ฒEMAIL for appointments NO TATT DMโs pls ๐ค
182K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 3,565 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
48.
Jose Guevara Morales Mid
@cheeseburgerchampionใใบNOW BOOKING Oahu, Hawaii/Southern California
182K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 2,864 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
49.
Emily Malice Mid
@emilymaliceEmily Malice is a tattoo creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
180K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 9,114 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
50.
Reese Hilburn Mid
@theartofreese๐Owner ๐Helping Artists Build Empires w/ Multi Income Streams using Body-Based Iconic Brand Method๐ฟBranded->Booked->Scale like a Baddie
176K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,999 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
51.
Jacob Karamol Mid
@jakekaramol*2.3 Million on Tiktok* Tattooer / Creator Maryland *Sponsors
175K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 6,495 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
52.
Jess Chen Mid
@__jesschen__โง toronto canadaprivate studiobookings closedshop below
173K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,761 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
53.
Ghinko Mid
@ghinkos๐ฉธArt for the Soul โค๏ธโ๐ฅNYC books closed ๐๐ซscams: ๐ซ๐ :
173K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,429 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
54.
Mike Rubendall Mid
@mikerubendallTATTOO ARTIST & FOUNDER NY x NC
170K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,586 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
55.
Hori Benny Mid
@horibenny๐ธ Otaku Tattoo Artist in Japan๐ฝ Invasion Club CEO โฉ๏ธ Booking Infoโ
164K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,100 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
56.
Johnny Mid
@johnnygloomHoly-Flesh-Mecanic โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐ซ๐ท Tattoos 40mn from Paris ๐ all year ๐ฌ๐ง London ๐ May-JuneDm for Booking flashbook
160K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,222 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
57.
Rebecca Vincent Mid
@rebecca_vincent_tattooBooks open for December on April 1st. . Hackney 38 The oval, Gate A, container 54 E2 9DT๐ด๐ต
159K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,713 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
58.
Dzo Lamka Mid
@dzo_lamaGardening & nature tatts๐ฉโ๐พ๐ชด ๐Bookings closed ๐No DM, only Sponsored by
156K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 6,406 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
59.
Edward Best Mid
@poch_artsPOCH FINE ARTSTattooist | Artist | painterCLUB TATTOOS 4255 N Winfield Scott Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
144K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,491 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
60.
Mowgli Mid
@mowgli_artistOwner/Artist at Through My Third Eye
142K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,110 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
61.
Jason James Mid
@jason_james_tattoosโซ๏ธ Dark fantasy/folk tattoos and artโซ๏ธ ๐ ๐ booking and portfolio๐
140K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 7,582 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
62.
Silo Mid
@tattooist_silo๐ฐ๐ท2025 Mar,Apr,May,Jun๐ต๐ฑPoland May2-4 World of Ink ๐ฌ๐งLiverpool May17-18 Arts Expo, May19-30 __ ๐งsilotattoo ๐ซDM
136K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,357 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
63.
Ksu Arrow Mid
@ksuarrow_tattoo๐บ๐ธ Los Angeles: April ๐บ๐ธ USA tour: SpringWolfpack your tattoo now โฌ๏ธ
134K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,142 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
64.
Amanda Wachob Mid
@amandawachobAmanda Wachob is a tattoo public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
133K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,756 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
65.
Alexandre Lima Mid
@inkmaliโข Dicas de tattoo nos reels โข RJ โขโข Anime โข Rock โข Gym โขโข PRO Team โขโข โขโฌ๏ธWorkshop On-lineโฌ๏ธ
131K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 7,453 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
66.
Ondrash Mid
@ondrashtattooยฐ Vรฝstava HLADINA LINIE DECH25/2/2025 - 26/4/2025Kalina Gallery Brnoยฐ DISCOVERY ART FAIR COLOGNE3rd - 6th April 2025ยฐ Novรก galerie 1.4.2025
131K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,194 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
67.
Lara Maju Mid
@laramajuhand poked tattoos Hamburg, Germany
123K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,670 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
68.
Ray Mid
@thefaithray๐น๐ผ Taiwan,Taipei ้ๅ็ด่บซ โ ้ๆพ้ ็ด โโ Booking Open โ๐จ Husband of artist
120K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,093 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
69.
Troy Slack Mid
@troyslackinkAnime & pop culture tattoosBooking enquiries: email or message Facebook.com/troyslackink
119K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,599 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
70.
Zaya Kai Mid
@zayaใฐ๏ธ artist, singer, mother. brighton, UKใฐ๏ธ zayรค pronounced like hiya ๐๐ผใฐ๏ธ Shop paintings & prints, or listen to music below ๐๐ป
115K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 7,300 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
71.
Lou Mejia Mid
@______mr.blue_______โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ LOS ANGELES โ Booking APRILโ hand specialty but I can do it all๐ For booking/inquiries DM me โธ flash only โธ all flash avail ๐
113K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,688 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
72.
Stephanie Brown Mid
@feralcatboxPainter/tattooer in upstate NY, and other places ๐ฑ for painting: - email for inquiries
111K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 7,390 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
73.
Matt Pettis Mid
@matt_pettis_tattooContact - BOOKINGS OPEN - Through my third eye ๐ฌ๐ง machines
111K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,645 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
74.
Andrea Giulimondi Mid
@andreagiulimondiโ๏ธ INQUIRIES: DM/email ๐co-owner ๐co-owner
108K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,137 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
75.
Isis Muniz Mid
@isismuniztattooโข Graphic/Geometric/Linework โข- Tattooer/Owner: BOOKINGS: OPEN- APPOINTMENTS/FAQโs ๐๐ป
108K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,042 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
76.
Georgia Grey Mid
@georgiagreynycNY/ NJ Georgiagreytattoos.com
103K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,710 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
77.
Javier Rodriguez Mid
@javier_rodrigueztattooJRโฅ๏ธTATTOOSALWAYS GRATEFUL TTTMADRID DM PARA CITAS
102K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,209 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
78.
Tiffany Perez Mid
@tiffanytattoozTattoo Artist who did some TV ๐ Owner of (largest tattoo shop in NJ)
101K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,306 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
79.
Joan Namroman Micro
@joannamromanJoan Namroman is a tattoo content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
99.5K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 7,294 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
80.
Laura Martinez Micro
@nothingwildtattooOwner ๐PARIS & TOURS To book : Diplรดmรฉe en design des Arts Dรฉcos Paris | No DM |
99.3K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,374 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
81.
Leu0301o Dionizio Micro
@leods21๐ Agenda 2025 aberta - SP - Sรฃo Paulo - Tucuruvi ๐Pontilhismo,Aquarela,Colagens e ๐ฒ Orรงamentos pelo whats - 11 993552438๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
98.8K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 2,488 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
82.
Caco Menegaz Micro
@cacobilltattooเฅ 108 เฅ Free hand sacred geometry tattooApril - Bali May - Thailand เฅ YOUR BODY AS AN YANTRA เฅ
97.4K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 9,398 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
83.
Steven Tefft Micro
@steventefftInkmaster Season 2 Winner. Coach season 10 "Return of the Masters" - Owner/ Artist 12 Tattoos. For tattoos shoot me a DM here!
95.3K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 9,332 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Chalana Dots Micro
@chalanadotsOwner Pro team ๐Costa Rica ๐จ๐ท PM me for booking! Whatsapp 70059785
94.4K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,113 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Tea Leigh Micro
@tealeigh๐ ๐ ๐All hand-poked, all the time ๐ made in LA & other places ๐ books closed
93.8K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 9,036 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Lisa Orth Micro
@lisaorthLisa Orth is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
93.2K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 539 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Hannah Kang Micro
@hnnhtattooHannah Kang is a tattoo content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
92.9K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 5,378 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Alex Santucci Micro
@alex_santucci_tattooerAncona - Italy ๐ฎ๐นOwner of Proteam of
87.6K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 9,347 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Steven McKenzie Micro
@mckenzietattooerSteven McKenzie is a tattoo creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
87.5K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 6,373 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Cat Castro Micro
@catcastrotattoosInk Master S16 โข skin design tattoo โข Las Vegas โข So CalFor Appointments Text 702-297-6079Owner โจY.L. โก baby Tamim โก
84.2K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 8,061 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Ben Volt Micro
@benvoltBen Volt is a tattoo content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
77.5K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 5,115 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Rogerio Araujo Micro
@rogerioaraujotattooTATTOO ARTIST๐Miami Beach๐บ๐ธ๐ด๐ ๐PRO TEAM: fk irons WF ink Peak needles
77.4K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,861 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Katherine Vargas Micro
@woahkatNJ based โจ Pro Team Booking June 2025.Inquiries:
74.5K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 6,439 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Michelle Santana Micro
@mnsantanatattooMichelle Santana is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
73K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 6,050 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Loiu0308c Mesot Micro
@loicmesotlmt๐ซ๐ทOwner of since 2005Pro team:
72.1K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 7,597 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Peter Aurisch Micro
@peteraurischGerman Tattooer ,Eisenach/ Thรผringen- for more art check
71.6K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 1,673 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Matt Kerley Micro
@mattitudeRaleigh, NCDeath Mask ๐ฆทFor tattoos or commisions email: ๐ For shirts, prints, books, etc๐
69.6K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 8,140 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Patryk Hilton Micro
@patrykhiltonPatryk Hilton is a tattoo influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
69.1K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 7,491 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Jade Tomlinson and Kevin James Micro
@expandedeyeMultidisciplinary artist duoLondoners in Lisbon ๐ต๐น
67.5K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,823 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Christian Crittenden Micro
@christiannnacOC๐Co owner God grant me the serenityProteam SC
64.2K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 8,166 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile โ
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95ร tattoo adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30โ50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $1,919 | $8,294 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $3,506 | $12,996 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $9,595 | $41,470 |
What this tattoo influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2010 (average age ~10.4 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 5,584 posts โ enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 41 female / 54 male (5 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 0 | 0% |
| Micro (10Kโ100K) | 22 | 22% |
| Mid (100Kโ500K) | 61 | 61% |
| Macro (500Kโ1M) | 9 | 9% |
| Mega (1M+) | 8 | 8% |
How to brief tattoo influencers
- The creator is an expert โ let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Tattoo Influencers vs related lists
Tattoo Influencers averages 0.5pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a larger median audience (175K vs 137K).
Tattoo Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (175K vs 623K).
Tattoo Influencers averages 1.4pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (175K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattoo Influencers (this page) | 100 | 175K | 2.3% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Tattoo Influencers โ frequently asked questions
Who are the top tattoo influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 tattoo influencers is led by Keith McCurdy, Katherine Flores, Romeo Lacoste. Combined they represent 35M followers, with an average engagement of 2.3%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this tattoo list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the listโs own maths โ median 175K followers, 2.3% average ER, 17.6% of reach in the top three โ so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for tattoo Instagram accounts?
For tattoo we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagramโs engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.3%, which is 1.5pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do tattoo influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this listโs follower mix and a 0.95ร niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,919โ$8,294; a Reel is $3,506โ$12,996. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30โ50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these tattoo influencers based?
The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these tattoo influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list โ we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the tattoo list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with tattoo?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.