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Sasha Unisex

Who: @sashaunisex

Why: Sasha specializes in colorful, geometric pieces that she's expanded into temporary tattoos, pins and other merch.

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Tea Leigh

Who: @tealeigh

Why: Leigh is an illustrator who specializes in old-fashioned "stick and poke" tattoos, which use a needle to poke ink into the skin. Leigh's nature-inspired designs and hand motifs are beautifully delicate—and in high demand.

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Johnny Gloom

Who: @johnnygloom 

Why: Gloom's graphic, all-black pieces evoke the mystery and seduction of film noir.

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Georgia Grey

Who: @georgiagreynyc

Why: Grey's signature watercolor-inspired pieces look like they belong in a museum.

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Tati Fox

Who: @taticompton

Why: Fox's delicate hand-poked pieces feature celestial themes and pin-up vibes.

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Lauren Winzer

Who: @laurenwinzer

Why: This Aussie has amassed a massive following thanks to her girly tattoos of colorful cartoon characters and vibrant floral arrangements.

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Jon Boy

Who: @jonboytattoo

Why: Those seeking tiny, delicate works flock to Jon Boy at West 4 Tattoo.

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Scott Campbell

Who: @scampbell333

Why: New York-based Campbell is Marc Jacobs' go-to tattooer and has also inked the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Courtney Love.

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Peter Aurisch

Who: @peteraurisch

Why: Aurisch works out of Berlin, adorning his customers with colorful, Picasso-inspired works.

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Dr. Woo

Who: @dr_woo_

Why: Dr. Woo (real name: Brian Woo) is one of the most in-demand tattoo artists in LA. He's inked the likes of Drake (famously, a prayer hand emoji) and Rihanna. According to the New York Times, his signature is a grouping of circles, arrows and dots, which fans have dubbed "Woo arrows."

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Susanne König

Who: @suflanda

Why: This German tattooist works solely in black ink to create surreal, highly-detailed pieces.

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Corey Divine

Who: @coreydivine

Why: Divine's graphic, geometric tattoos are positively mesmerizing.

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Bang Bang

Who: @bangbangnyc

Why: Keith "Bang Bang" McCurdy is a celebrity favorite; he's famously inked Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Jenner and Cara Delevingne. McCurdy opened his first shop in NYC last year, and his Instagram showcases his work alongside the pieces done by his talented team of artists.

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Super Timor

Who: @timorsuper

Why: This tattooist's detailed pieces range from the ultra-surreal to hyper-realistic.

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Sarah Gaugler

Who: @sarahgaugler

Why: Gaugler proves her range with an oeuvre that includes tiny, spare line pieces and heavier, detailed works—all rendered with precision and skill.

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Minka Sicklinger

Who: @minkasicklinger

Why: Sicklinger's eye for detail translates into bold, geometric tattoos depicting spiritual and natural motifs, animals and the human form.

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