SELF INFLICTED STUDIOS
Best Tattoo Parlors in St. Louis
Welcome to Self Inflicted Studios — where bold artistry meets flawless execution. We’re not just another name in the long list of tattoo shops in St. Louis; we’re a destination for people who want next-level body art. Whether it’s your first time under the needle or your fiftieth, you’ll find the same thing here: elite creativity, unmatched skill, and the confidence of knowing your tattoo is in the best hands.
Two Legendary Locations
Self Inflicted is proud to serve appointments and walk-ins through two top-rated tattoo parlors in St. Louis, Missouri—our Downtown studio and our St. Peters location.
Each studio has its own personality, and both are consistently praised by locals and visitors alike. No matter which shop you choose, you’ll find exceptional artists and the same high standards: a welcoming atmosphere, meticulous cleanliness, and tattoos that exceed expectations.
Downtown
St. Peters
High-caliber tattoos by true artists.
No matter who you work with, you can trust every Self Inflicted artist to bring their A-game. Our team isn’t just skilled with a tattoo machine—they’re true creatives, whose talent stretches across multiple mediums. The paintings and sculptures lining the walls of our St. Louis tattoo shops? All created by our own artists. It’s what happens when you genuinely love to create.
But skill is only half of it. We’re equally passionate about the collaboration that happens between artist and client. Your ideas, combined with our experience and creative instincts, come together to create a tattoo you’ll be proud to wear—and enjoy getting, from the first sketch to the final wipe-down
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Tommy Rath
OWNER, St. Peters
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Billy Rath
OWNER, Downtown
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Ian Arseneau
St. Peters
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Tom "Tomb" Burton
St. Peters
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Adriana Maria
Downtown
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Ana Opperman
St. Peters
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Dan Fields
St. Peters
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Dustin Niswonger
St. Peters
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Jeffrey "El Jefe" Steffens
Downtown
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Jon Bell
St. Peters
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Mikah Webb
Dowtown
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Pedro Velasco
St. Peters
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Phil Wahby
Downtown
Trust Us With Any Style
With artists from all kinds of creative backgrounds, Self Inflicted offers one of the widest style ranges of any tattoo parlor in St. Louis. Whether you’re into black and gray realism, Americana, portraits, Japanese style or something more fine-line—we have an artist to meet your needs.
Check out our online tattoo gallery or, even better, swing by one of our studios to chat with an artist. Whether you’ve got a fully formed concept or you’re looking for inspiration, we’d love to help bring your tattoo to life.
Contact Our Artists
Got a Vision? Let’s Chat!
Our favorite part of the job? Watching your ideas come alive. From detailed designs to starting from scratch, we’re here for all of it. Reach out however you like—call, message, or swing by— to see why Self Inflicted is considered one of the top tattoo shops in St. Louis.