Personalized artwork created in collaboration with our artists to match your unique vision and style.
Detailed, delicate tattoos perfect for small or intricate designs, executed with precision and care.
Accommodating multiple clients with multiple artists for efficient, fun group experiences.
Professional guidance on design, placement, and aftercare to ensure comfort and confidence.
Flexible scheduling options, including advance bookings and same-day availability when possible.
My friend and I had an amazing experience getting our tattoos done by Flex. We asked for a custom design for a small, fine-line tattoo and the design he made surpassed our expectations. When we arrived, we asked for some modifications and he was happy to make them for us. It was my friend's first tattoo and Flex's warm, kind, and professional demeanor made the experience comfortable and fun for both of us. The tattoo is beautiful! We're very happy with the results and our experience. We were visiting NOLA and Flex even recommended spots to check out for music and food. Highly recommend!
I had an amazing experience at this tattoo parlor with Josh Corlin as my artist. From the very beginning, he was incredibly accommodating. He helped my partner and me schedule our appointment six months in advance without any hassle. Josh is extremely knowledgeable and offered great advice and insight throughout the entire process, which made us feel comfortable and confident in our designs. His work is truly fantastic. The level of detail and precision he puts into each piece is remarkable, and the final results exceeded our expectations. On top of that, his prices were very reasonable for the quality and care he provides. If you're looking for an artist who is talented, professional, and genuinely dedicated to his craft, I can't recommend Josh highly enough. We'll definitely be back if we are ever in NOLA again.
Being born/raised in TX but have my family's roots in NOLA I wanted a tattoo to represent the 2 states together without just having just having the state outlines. I worked with Flex and he designed my idea perfectly. He was even able to get some fine detailing in, even though the size was a bit small. ( I only like "trinket" tattoos ) Regardless, Flex nailed it and I will absolutely will return for more work with him.
Incredible work by incredible people. Thanks for making something so important to us happen! These tattoos symbolized our serious love for each other, myself being terminally ill, my husband decided it was time for his first tattoo! Josh and Chloe understood the assignment perfectly!
We had a group of 6 coming into NOLA from a cruise and wanted to get a group tattoo. I reached out to Flex about a month prior and set up an appointment and he made sure to have 3 artists in that day so we wouldn't tie up our whole day. We ended up by the shop about an hour early and they got us started right away. They had a great stencil made based on some reference art I had sent. They had the 6 of us in and out in about an hour and half. All 3 artists were nice, professional and gave us exactly what we wanted. The shop is located at one end of Magazine St which is a fun district of shops and restaurants outside the French Quarter and is worth checking out on its own.

Where art meets skin in the heart of New Orleans.
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Idle Hands Tattoo Parlour is a premier body art studio located on Magazine St in New Orleans, specializing in custom tattoos with exceptional detail and care. Our talented artists, including Flex and Josh Corlin, create personalized designs ranging from fine-line trinkets to meaningful symbols, ensuring a comfortable and professional experience for both first-timers and tattoo enthusiasts. With a 4.8-star rating from over 300 reviews, we pride ourselves on warm hospitality, reasonable pricing, and a commitment to bringing your vision to life in a clean, welcoming environment.
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