Gray Macken Tattoos
Gray Macken Tattoos is a tattoo shop provider in Boston, MA serving Boston and surrounding areas. Gray Macken Tattoos provides professional tattoo shop services in Boston, MA. Contact Gray Macken Tattoos for a free estimate.
About Gray Macken Tattoos
Gray Macken Tattoos provides professional tattoo shop services in Boston, MA. Specializes in bold, bright American Traditional tattoos with care and intention, offering a collaborative approach to tattooing. Our tattoo artists specialize in custom designs, realism, traditional American, Japanese, geometric, watercolor, blackwork, fine line, and cover-up tattoos. Every design is custom drawn for each client — we do not use flash art unless specifically requested. We maintain strict sanitation protocols exceeding health department requirements with single-use needles, hospital-grade sterilization, and medical-grade aftercare supplies. Walk-in consultations welcome for pricing and design discussion. Serving Boston and Greater Boston. Easy access by car and public transit.
14 years in business
Services
Custom Tattoo
FeaturedOriginal custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
Starting at $150 / per hour
Small Tattoo
FeaturedSmall designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
Starting at $100 / per piece
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
Starting at $250 / per hour
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
Starting at $31 / per piercing
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
Starting at $50 / per session
Location
244 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02101
Hours of Operation
Services Offered
Custom Tattoo
Original custom design created by our artists. Includes consultation, sketch revisions, and application.
$150
starting at
Small Tattoo
Small designs under 3 inches. Flash designs available or bring your own reference image.
$100
starting at
Cover-Up
Redesign and cover existing tattoos with new artwork. Consultation required to assess options.
$250
starting at
Piercing
Professional body piercing with surgical-grade jewelry. Includes aftercare kit and instructions.
$31
starting at
Touch-Up
Refresh faded lines, add color, or fix previous work. Free touch-ups on our original work within 6 months.
$50
starting at
Reviews
4.4
7 reviews
7 reviews
Sonya X.
Clean shop. Like really clean. Watched the artist open everything fresh. Gloves, needles, ink caps all new. Thats the baseline for me and they exceeded it.
1 person found this helpful
Response from Gray Macken Tattoos
Thank you for the feedback! We are glad the experience was positive overall.
Thomas U.
Good experience with Gray Macken Tattoos. They were upfront about pricing, did quality work, and finished when they said they would. Thats really all you can ask for.
3 people found this helpful
Response from Gray Macken Tattoos
We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are sorry it was not perfect and want to address your concerns.
Dante V.
My friend visited from out of state and I took her here. She said it was better than anything she has found back home. We are now planning her next trip around getting an appointment.
Isaiah M.
Just celebrated my one year anniversary as a client here. In that time I have never once been disappointed. That streak of perfection is genuinely impressive.
Response from Gray Macken Tattoos
What a wonderful review! We are honored to have earned your loyalty and look forward to serving you for years to come.
Diana L.
A friend dragged me here and now I am the one dragging other friends. The skills here are on another level and the vibe is relaxed but professional.
Response from Gray Macken Tattoos
Thank you so much for the kind words! We take pride in our work and it means a lot when customers notice.
Malik W.
My standards are high and they consistently exceed them. The skill level here is genuinely impressive and the customer service matches. Rare combination in this city.
Derrick L.
I used to go to three different places trying to find the right one. Wish I had found this spot first. Consistent, skilled, and they actually care about doing it right.
Location
Boston, MA 02101
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026