Emily Ng   photo by Shelley Hiam

Best (and Austin’s First!) Hand-Poke Tattoo Parlor

No Good Tattoo

Emily Ng opened No Good Tattoo in Springdale General earlier this year, and thanks to her and a growing community of stick-and-poke tattoo artists, we’ve got a whole new option to add to our permanent ink collection. Even better, Austin’s first parlor of its kind not only boasts both resident and guest artists, it’s also female-driven and takes pride in providing a safe, comfortable space for everyone, with special attention to the needs of people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. No Good proves there’s no good reason at all not to, at least every now and again, eschew machines in favor of this intimate experience. Want to switch between the two? The shop also includes two full-time contemporary machine artists.

No Good Tattoo
1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg. 1, Ste. E
www.nogoodtattoo.com