Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Tattoo & Piercing Studio on the Gold Coast
Established in 2003 by Australian owner Adam Jafer, Tattoo Gold Coast has grown from a single studio to four premier locations across the Gold Coast. Our studios in Surfers Paradise, Mudgeeraba, and Coolangatta offer a diverse range of tattoo styles, including realism, black and grey, Japanese, and traditional designs. With a team of highly skilled artists, many of whom have trained under industry veterans, we prioritise health compliance, artistic excellence, and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive aftercare guidance, and flexible booking options.We specialise in custom artwork, cover-ups, and body piercing, catering to both spontaneous walk-ins and scheduled appointments. Our artists bring decades of combined experience, ensuring every client receives personalised service and lasting results. As a locally owned business, we pride ourselves on fostering talent within the tattoo community and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and professionalism.
Services
Realism Tattoos
Black and Grey Art
Japanese Style
Script Tattoos
Traditional Designs
Color Work
Body Piercing
Cover-Up Tattoos
Custom Artwork
Aftercare Products
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience across our artist team.
- Our four Gold Coast studios specialise in diverse tattoo styles.
- Health and safety compliance guaranteed across all locations.
- We provide free consultations for custom tattoo designs.
- Flexible booking options with walk-in availability at select studios.
Associations and certifications
- Queensland Health Department
What people say
Great artists
Comfortable experience
Impressive results
Professional service
Friendly staff
Services
Realism Tattoos
Our realism tattoos create lifelike images using advanced shading and detail techniques. Artists specialise in portraits, objects, and 3D effects that mirror photographs. Each design requires meticulous planning and execution for maximum depth and accuracy.
Black and Grey Art
This classic style uses black ink and grey washes to produce striking contrast and dimension. Our artists excel in creating bold outlines and gradient effects for traditional or custom designs, ensuring timeless results.
Japanese Style
Traditional Japanese tattoos feature vibrant colours and symbolic motifs like koi fish, dragons, and cherry blossoms. Artists incorporate cultural elements with modern techniques to create detailed, culturally respectful body art.
Script Tattoos
Custom script tattoos include graffiti, calligraphy, and chicano styles tailored to personal messages. Artists provide instant digital previews or hand-drawn options for names, quotes, and artistic lettering.
Body Piercing
Professional piercing services available at select studios using sterile equipment. Offerings include ear, nose, lip, and navel piercings with a wide range of jewellery options for both initial and healed piercings.
People
Adam Jafer
Founder
Australian-born owner with 28 years of tattooing experience. Founded Tattoo Gold Coast in 2003, mentoring over 26 apprentices who now run their own studios across the Gold Coast.
Pete
Senior Artist
20-year tattoo veteran specialising in picture-based designs. Former Melbourne studio owner with diverse artistic skills including painting and leatherwork. Works six days a week at Exit 79 studio.
Lindel Harro
Senior Artist
12-year studio veteran known for detailed grey wash and colour work. Horror art enthusiast with a passion for fine lines and creative tattoo compositions. Founding member of Exit 79 studio.
Sean
Tattoo Artist
Ireland-born artist specialising in script and black and grey portraits. Combines graphic design skills with tattooing expertise. Trained under Jaff and continues developing technical proficiency in multiple styles.
Jonny Ranger
Tattoo Artist
Traditional tattoo specialist with graphic design background. Creates bold outline designs and surrealist artwork. Regularly handles walk-ins at Anchorz Ink Coolangatta studio five days a week.
Questions
What tattoo styles do you specialise in?
We offer realism, black and grey, Japanese, traditional, script, and colour work. Our artists also handle cover-ups and custom designs across all four Gold Coast locations.
How can I book an appointment?
Call 1300 082 886 or use our online booking system. Our team will match you with the right artist and studio based on your preferred style and location.
Do you offer aftercare products?
Yes, we provide BEPANTHEN cream and specific aftercare instructions. Follow our 2-week healing process guide to ensure optimal tattoo preservation and skin recovery.
Are walk-ins accepted?
Yes, Kustomline and Anchorz Ink studios welcome walk-ins. Availability depends on artist schedules, so check our website for current wait times at each location.
Do you have payment plans?
Yes, INKPAY allows interest-free payments over six weeks. Approval subject to provider terms. Available for all tattoo services across our Gold Coast studios.
Are your studios licensed?
All four studios are fully licensed and Queensland Health Department approved. We maintain strict hygiene standards with single-use needles and sterilised equipment for every client.
Reviews (4)
Acacia Valentine
Sep 17, 2021
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BE WARNED. Called up to make an appointment thinking this was Gold Coast Tattoos as Ive been recommended to go to them, they had even confirmed over the phone that they were and then find out they had lied to me. Leaching off a well known name Pretending to be another longtime established tattoo studio is disgusting, just thought people should know that theyre imposters and NOT the real Gold Coast tattoos studio. Ended up contacting the real studio and got an incredible tattoo and for cheaper with amazing customer service.
Alicia Vanderlaan
Jan 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Had an amazing experience today! I was really nervous and Braz was very kind and kept my nerves settled with his hilarious sense of humour! I wouldnt recommend anywhere else! He did an amazing job in drawing an original piece for me on the spot! Amazing experience
Had an amazing experience today! I was really nervous and Braz was very kind and kept my nerves settled with his hilarious sense of humour! I wouldnt recommend anywhere else! He did an amazing job in drawing an original piece for me on the spot! Amazing experience
Taela Edwards
Jan 15, 2021
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Such an awesome experience yesterday down at Kustomline Tattoos. So happy with my new tattoo, you guys were so friendly and professional I cant thank you enough. Will definitely be back and highly recommend! Thanks guys!
Riley Callus
Dec 20, 2020
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Critical:Quality,Value
Extremely poor quality tattoo missing about 60% of detail. Id say you get what you pay for but $400 for a tattoo generally warrants some decency in quality. Whether it wasnt the artists style I wouldnt know, but if that was the case, he should have spoke up because it clearly it was not.
Extremely poor quality tattoo missing about 60% of detail. Id say you get what you pay for but $400 for a tattoo generally warrants some decency in quality. Whether it wasnt the artists style I wouldnt know, but if that was the case, he should have spoke up because it clearly it was not.
