About Downtown Tattoos & Piercings

A classic tattoo parlor with an eclectic twist, the shop has lit up this corner of Frenchmen with its unique culture, local artistry, and creative vibe. Whether you have a sleeve of tattoos or none, Downtown’s welcoming attitude and positive energy will make you feel right at home.


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The Downtown Tattoos Story

Downtown Tattoos & Piercings opened its doors to Frenchmen Street in June of 2012. The shop is owned by Terry Brown, a seasoned artist that has over 20 years of experience tattooing all across the country, along with his lovely wife Hayley Waldner.


Besides sharing a passion for tattoo, Terry and Hayley are entrepreneurs at heart, and they jumped at the chance to create the optimal tattoo experience when the corner space on Frenchmen St. became available. In Downtown Tattoos, Hayley and Terry have created an atmosphere that makes one feel as though the shop has been around forever. They are heavily involved with their community, and they love to hold fun events to help them connect with and contribute to the people and causes around them.

You guys, we are in NOLA for a dental conference and had a team bonding experience here and just, WOW. Bree is the absolute BEST piercer I’ve ever had. She is funny, sweet , and keeps everything sterilized like a dentist likes (lol). Some of the girls got tattoos too and Jeremy did a fabulous job. His free hand is top notch. If you want some bling or ink this is your place!

Jade

California

Got my two tattoos from two different artist on different days and they did amazing!!! If I’m ever back in New Orleans, I’ll be back to this tattoo shop! Thank you Dylan and Jason for inking me up! The owners are great and polite as well!

Fritz

Spain

We’re from Oregon on our honeymoon and wanted to do something spontaneous. We came in and did the $100 get what you get gum ball machine tattoo. Everyone was SO NICE and welcoming. And we love our tattoos. Definitely recommend this tattoo shop. And if we ever make it back this way, we will come back to get another tattoo!

Tyiesha

New York

Tattoos

Every one of our artists is professionally licensed and certified. View work from our artists to find the best fit for you.

Each appointment requires a $100 non-refundable deposit that goes toward the price of your service.

Piercings by Bree

Bree is professionally licensed and certified and has been piercing since 2015.


Piercing appointments require a $50 non-refundable deposit that goes toward the price of your service.

Tooth Gems

All of our staff that apply tooth gems are trained and certified.

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