Skip to main content
SCROLL DOWN
Shanghai Tattoo

Shanghai Tattoo was founded in 2007 in Shanghai, China, by the world-renowned tattoo artist Zhuo Dan Ting, also known as Ms. Ting. Over the years, Shanghai Tattoo has earned international acclaim, with features in prestigious publications like CNN, Inked Magazine, and Skin Art Magazine to name just a few. It has also been recognized in numerous articles as one of the top 20 iconic tattoo shops worldwide.

In 2018, Ms. Ting expanded her artistic vision by opening Ms. Ting's Shanghai Tattoo in Historic Folsom, CA, USA. This high-end tattoo and piercing studio quickly became a cherished part of the Folsom community, known for its exceptional artistry and commitment to quality. In 2024, Shanghai Tattoo reached a significant milestone by purchasing their own building at 305 Wool Street, Folsom, CA, further establishing their presence in the area.

Our studio is home to a talented team of resident tattoo artists, each specializing in distinct styles that offer clients a wide range of tattoo options. Our artists excel in various styles, from large-scale to smaller-scale tattoos, including Japanese and Chinese traditional, black and grey photorealism, color realism, custom Chinese calligraphy, American traditional, neo-traditional, geometric, blackwork, bio-mech, watercolor, fine-line, and more.

While we primarily operate by appointment, we strive to accommodate walk-ins whenever possible. To ensure availability, we recommend calling ahead. At Shanghai Tattoo, we are dedicated to serving our community and clients with the highest standards of tattooing and piercing, and we look forward to many more years of excellence in Folsom, CA.

OUR ARTISTS 

OUR ARTISTS 

OUR ARTISTS 

OUR ARTISTS 

OUR ARTISTS 

ArtistPic1
Zhuo Dan Ting

Zhuo Dan Ting

Tala Profile Pic
Tala

Tala

Thomas DeNicola Resident Artist
Thomas DeNicola

Thomas DeNicola

Alex Iaccarino Shanghaitattoo916
Alex Iaccarino

Alex Iaccarino

Andy Dicker

Andy Dicker

Gabrial Kaylor
Gabriel Kaylor

Gabriel Kaylor

Soul

Soul

Lao Wang

Lao Wang

We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

Guest Artist Welcome

Guest Artist Welcome

SEE THEIR WORK IN THE GALLERY

 

Join Our Team

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFOS

TESTIMONIALS

  • Ms.Ting is amazing!!! Such phenomenal work!

    Shay Fackles Avatar Shay Fackles
    08/04/2023

    This was my first tattoo and I searched for years to find an artist who truly understood the concepts of Asian traditional art. Ms. Ting is so skilled and such a cool person to talk with too. The tat was designed after talking with me about the concept I had in mind and was far better than I had even imagined it. Since it was a full sleeve, a lot of the work was free-hand and you would never know it! I will return for future ink!!

    William Conley Avatar William Conley
    08/28/2023

    Decided to get my lower sleeve done here after looking at the work that Ting does. It was the best decision. I initially got things moving with Josh Thompson who is awesome to work with for scheduling and dialing things in for the staff. Ting is extraordinarily professional and her artwork is amazing. She is worth every penny I paid to get it done. I even flew out from Portland, OR twice in order to have it completed in two sittings. The entire experience was very comfortable and I couldn’t be happier without the end result. I would rate them even higher if I could.

    Jeremy Estes Avatar Jeremy Estes
    04/12/2019
  • Amazing artists and great space. Friendly and professional. From concept to creation, the experience has been above any I’ve had. My tattoo is exactly what was in my heart, now on my sleeve. I highly recommend going here for your one of a kind piece of art for your skin.

    Bryan Patton Avatar Bryan Patton
    10/28/2020

    Ting is a fantastic artist! I have had two half sleeves done by her and they are fantastic! Looking forward to getting more work done by her in the future! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to get work done. The studio is a very chill place and she is easy to talk to about tattoo ideas. Check it out!!

    Christopher Strobel Avatar Christopher Strobel
    12/26/2018

    Great quality and great environment! I love this place. I’ve gotten multiple tattoos here and I have had a great experience every time. The tattoo artists and owners are super nice and experienced people. I’m very lucky to have found this shop! I’ll be going here for a long time to come. Highly recommend!!!

    media thumbnail 0
    Emory Ensign Avatar Emory Ensign
    10/28/2022
  • Super clean tattoo parlor and friendly staff. Andy did my tattoo and it is awesome.

    Tony Wong Avatar Tony Wong
    07/04/2025

    I had the honor of getting a tattoo done by Ms.Ting @ her original Shanghai studio in 2015. The reason behind me getting this tattoo was extremely significant and I wanted to make sure I found only the most awesome & talented artist. I told myself If I could not find the right fit, I would just accept not getting the work done. Upon entering the Shanghai Tattoo Studio there was an immediately welcoming vibe in the air. Very hip, creative and professional. I could feel every artist in the studio was extremely passionate about their work. After looking around at all the awesome in this studio, I sat down with Ms. Ting to discuss my idea. She was so chill and confident, telling me what would work and what wouldn't in part with using her own creative spark to bring everything to the next level. I knew immediately she was the perfect artist! I could go on and on with this story but I feel you get my point. Hands down Ting is best artist I have ever come across and I feel proud and honored to have a tattoo done by her. To this day it still looks so clean and has not faded in the slightest. I am confident that any artist that Ting brings aboard is also very talented. I am so happy for Ting & Joshua, it's beautiful what they have created. If you are looking to get a tattoo on the west coast, or even in the USA for that matter I would 100% recommend Ting. She is so LIT. Also if you find yourself in SH, definitely stop by her original studio and give it some love. This team totally deserves all the success they have had thus far! Much Love For Ms.Ting's Shanghai Tattoo!

    Dylan Briley Avatar Dylan Briley
    10/28/2022

    Gabriel was awesome, we love her work.

    Carol Shaw-Maldonado Avatar Carol Shaw-Maldonado
    04/04/2025
  • Very friendly and experienced talented artists. Very happy with my tattoo and experience.

    Lora Werry Avatar Lora Werry
    10/28/2021

    Shanghai Tattoo will not disappoint. This was my first tattoo and I had no idea what to expect. Josh was who I was communicating with via email with inspiration photos and booking my appointment. He gets back to you quickly and is very professional. Ms. Ting has such a gift. And it seems effortless when she is doing her tattoos. I will for sure be back and recommend them to my family and friends!

    media thumbnail 0
    Dena Torres Avatar Dena Torres
    08/04/2024

    Found this spot and they were super accommodating to me and my buddy as a last minute walk in to get some quick work done. Very nice folks, clean shop, great work, couldn't have asked for more. Definitely would recommend.

    T.J. Barnes Avatar T.J. Barnes
    10/28/2021
  • Shanghai Tattoo is the absolute BEST! From customer service to quality of work. Josh up front is the friendliest and always super helpful when booking appointments and answering questions. I saw Ting for a pretty good size tattoo and she drafted up the design really quickly with great understanding of exactly what I wanted. I had some ideas of placement that wouldn’t work with how my leg bends, it would have distorted the image. She was able to create the look and placement I wanted with a few modifications that make it look perfect even when my leg is bent which is very hard to accomplish. She killed it. She works quickly and uses perfect heaviness with her tattooing machine. She is incredibly talented and made me feel really comfortable the whole time. The amount of respect and kindness I received from everyone in this shop is unmatched. I recommend Shanghai to anyone looking for a quality tattoo by amazing people. My favorite is Ting but I’ve followed the shop for years and they don’t have any bad artists come through so I would trust anyone in the shop with my next piece. If I could give more than stars I would! Requested style: I requested a photo realism tattoo of a wolf with cherry blossoms around his neck to blend with my lion tattoo below it. She nailed the design and style. Cleanliness: The shop is very clean! I walked in and immediately knew they take much pride in their shop. I watched Ting open up new sterilized products and tools from properly labeled and stored compartments. This shop is very sterile. My tattoo healed perfectly without any issues.

    media thumbnail 0
    Annalisa Kruger Avatar Annalisa Kruger
    06/14/2024

    Beautiful shop love the aesthetic. The owners were awesome and made you feel welcome, it did not feel like a cool guy contest in this tattoo shop. They also have some very talented artists working here definitely go check the shop out. I was tattooed be Levi Miller, I wanted something pretty weird and he drew it up exactly as I wanted it and tattooed it perfectly had a great experience.

    lacey krebs Avatar lacey krebs
    10/28/2022

    I've been in multiple shops. I found Thomas at Shanghai Tattoo a year or so ago. I have a monthly appointment with him now. Doesnt matter what I ask he always exceeds my expectations. The man is a wizard with color. As long as hes gunnin or I run out of skin..thats my guy. This place is filled to the brim with talent and all of them are very nice people. Best shop around.

    Ryan Tyler Avatar Ryan Tyler
    01/04/2025

For Appointments:

Call Us!