Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing
8722 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas, 77063
“Houston's Favorite Tattoo Shop Since 1999”
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Why Choose Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing?
Electric Chair has been Houston's trusted ink and piercing destination since 1999, with a roster of highly skilled artists like Joey Fontes and Puppet who excel at both custom designs and flash work. The shop welcomes walk-ins and maintains rigorous hygiene standards across black and grey, color, tribal, and illustrative styles, making it a reliable choice if you're a first-timer or a seasoned collector.
About Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing
Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing has been a fixture in Houston since 1999, and after all these years it's earned a reputation as one of the most trusted spots in town for both ink and piercings. The word around Houston is that this is where you go when you want custom work done right. They cover a real range of styles here, from tribal and illustrative pieces to color and black and grey, and the artists are known for sitting down with you to turn your idea into something that's truly yours. If you ask anyone who's been inked here, one name comes up again and again: Joey Fontes. People have been going to him for the better part of two decades, and they talk about his work the way you'd talk about a favorite painter.
One longtime client had him recreate Van Gogh's Starry Night, brushstroke for brushstroke, over a series of sittings, and swears his line work only gets better with age. Others describe him as a true creative visionary who takes a scrap of inspiration and comes back with something that knocks their idea out of the park, often hand drawn with no stencil at all. Puppet and Stephanie get plenty of love too, praised for giving folks time to make changes and for being genuinely next-level with a machine. On the piercing side, Tim Campbell has a following of his own. First-timers and self-described pain wimps say he's gentle, honest, and walks them through aftercare so they leave knowing exactly what to do.
Parents feel comfortable bringing kids in, and the studio's cleanliness comes up constantly. Their own shop follows sterile, licensed practices, and people consistently mention how spotless the space feels. It's also an openly LGBTQ friendly shop, which regulars appreciate. Walk-ins are welcome, though for the artists in demand you may want to plan ahead. Pricing is considered fair, with titanium jewelry included on piercings.
Locals are largely sold on this place, and the occasional nervous piercing story hasn't dented the overall goodwill. For a talented, welcoming, and clean Houston tattoo shop, Electric Chair is an easy one to recommend.
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What Customers Say on Google
“I can't stress enough, Go see Joey Fontes here! He does amazing tattoo work! This was my 9th tattoo from him. This one was hand drawn, and no stencil used! He is out of this world talented, and knocked my idea out of the park! Super clean shop, sterile, and a great place.”
“I came in today as a walk-in for a spontaneous belly button piercing after finding this shop online and I'm so glad I did. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a lovely lady with such cool vibes.”
“I have been using Joey Fonts as my artist for nearly 2 decades. He is clean, precise, and cares about his craft more than any other artists I've ever met.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing
Open since 1999, Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing is a long-standing Houston shop known for custom tattoo work across black & grey, tribal, illustrative, and color styles, plus a full piercing menu. Joey Fontes is frequently named by longtime clients for detailed, often stencil-free custom pieces. The shop has built its reputation on skilled artists, a clean environment, and fair pricing over more than two decades.
Yes, walk-ins are welcome at Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing, whether for a spontaneous piercing or a tattoo, though appointments with specific artists like Joey Fontes are also common. Clients describe walking in for things like a belly button piercing and being helped right away by welcoming staff, making it a convenient option for both planned and last-minute visits.
Piercing is a core service here, with piercers like Tim and Chris repeatedly praised for gentle, patient work on nervous first-timers and children. Parents note taking kids as young as 7 and 10 for ear piercings with positive results. For any minor, confirm current age and consent requirements with the studio directly, as these follow Texas DSHS rules and the shop's own policy.
Cleanliness comes up constantly in local word of mouth, with clients calling the shop sterile, tidy, and well-run, and artists like Joey Fontes and Puppet specifically noted for careful, hygienic technique. The studio documents its licensing and sterile practices on its own site. As with any studio, ask to see current autoclave and licensing documentation on your visit for.
Joey Fontes is the name that comes up most often, with clients returning for 9, even nearly 20 years of work, praising his precision and ability to turn a rough idea into a finished custom design, sometimes without a stencil. Puppet and Stephanie are also mentioned by name for creative, attentive tattoo work, alongside piercers Tim Campbell and Chris for piercing services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 713-780-3500
- Address
- 8722 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas, 77063
How Electric Chair Tattoo & Piercing Compares
in Houston
More reviews than 96% of tattoo shops in Houston
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 99 in Houston
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 12-8PM
- Tuesday
- 12-8PM
- Wednesday
- 12-8PM
- Thursday
- 12-8PM
- Friday
- 12-8PM
- Saturday
- 12-8PM
- Sunday
- 12-8PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- NFC mobile payments
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