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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 

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Zhuo Dan Ting

Zhuo Dan Ting

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Tala

Tala

Thomas DeNicola Resident Artist
Thomas DeNicola

Thomas DeNicola

Alex Iaccarino Shanghaitattoo916
Alex Iaccarino

Alex Iaccarino

Andy Dicker

Andy Dicker

Gabriel Kaylor

Gabriel Kaylor

Soul

Soul

Lao Wang

Lao Wang

We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

Guest Artist Welcome

Guest Artist Welcome

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Ting’s artistic design and talents as an artist are second to none. I am more than satisfied in the work she did for me. I get compliments on my ink on a regular basis,

    Christopher Davis Avatar Christopher Davis
    09/02/2024

    Levi hooked me up with 2 finger tattoos. Really nice in detail for the size they are. I look forward to coming back for my ink.

    Giichi Avatar Giichi
    09/02/2023

    I can’t not thank Ms.Ting and Josh enough for the professionalism, comfortability and perfection during my sleeve process! Ms. Ting exceeded my expectations and made me feel comfortable the whole time while tattooing which is so important to me. I got my family crest with a Japanese temple with various other work Ting came up with! Whenever I get my next piece I know exactly where I’m going and know what to expect 🙂 considering the item will be on my body for the reminder of my life I hold so much pride knowing I have a true artist work on my body. ありがとうございます! With love, Natasha

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    Natasha Elbert Avatar Natasha Elbert
    09/02/2023
  • Very Exquisite!

    Spirit Moves Avatar Spirit Moves
    10/02/2024

    I went to Ms Tings recently to get some jewlery changed out by their piercer, Camilla. She has done all of my cartillage piercings and always does an exceptional job! I keep coming back to her and reccomending to her everybody because she is so trustworthy. I've heard lots of piercing horror stories, and experienced some myself, but never with Camilla. She is kind and professional and she really cares about what she does. Her jewlery is always the best quality and is absolutely stunning! I always have a hard time choosing new pieces because they are all so cool! She's worth it every time! The shop is really cool too! I've only been there a handful of times but the atmoshpere is incredible.

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    Emily Beagley Avatar Emily Beagley
    09/02/2024

    100% the best place to go for any tattoo very professional and very helpful. I got a birds of paradise done by LANA and it came out beautiful! Very light handed , great person & the environment in the tattoo parlor is very warm & welcoming couldn’t ask for a better experience !!!!

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    Nick Grimshaw Avatar Nick Grimshaw
    09/02/2024
  • Alex killed it. I was a walk in, last minute, knew exactly what I wanted. I also had several work calls before so I took one as he was drawing it up and another as he made the stencil. Great attitude, insane skill and work. Can’t talk him up enough. For a walk in, WITH FONT, He killed it. I can’t send out an email without a 25 hour notice. This man in 1 hour was able to draw exactly what I wanted and execute it perfectly.

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    Alison Kilpatric Avatar Alison Kilpatric
    07/02/2025

    After seeing Ms. Ting's dog portrait portfolio, I knew she was the right artist for a tattoo of my beloved pup. And after getting the first one done, I couldn't stop there. I plan to get all my pets done by her. She recently finished my second and I already have an appointment in the books. I can't say enough amazing things about her work. They are immaculate and she is so dang quick. Zero complaints from me. I think she really is the bright green hidden gem of Folsom. I've also looked at the portfolios of the other artists in her shop. They all seem really solid, which I wouldn't expect any less based on the standard Ting sets. 4/29 update - I've now got 4 lovely pet portraits. They've all healed so nicely. Just look how precious!! 😻

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    Natasha Deckman Avatar Natasha Deckman
    01/01/1970

    Highly recommend going to ms. Ting,my wife has gotten multiple tattoos from her and we get stopped almost everywhere we go so people can admire and complement her tattoos. There professional and very caring on how they treat there clients. If you want real art and not just another tattoo stop by! She gets booked for up to a year in advance but it's 100% worth the wait and every penny you spend!

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    Sir Perry Avatar Sir Perry
    12/02/2024
  • My wife and I love this place! We’ve gotten work done with Nic and Gabriel and they were both so great and welcoming and their work is incredible. On top of all of that, the new studio space is so great! What a special place this shop is. 10/10 would recommend!!!

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    Bryan McAllister Avatar Bryan McAllister
    09/02/2024

    Ms Ting is truly a pro. Have been getting tattoo since I was 16 and I have to say she is one of the best I’ve seen. Team communication also top notch. Glad I found her after I moved to the area.

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    Ting Cheng Avatar Ting Cheng
    09/02/2024

    Ms. Ting at Shanghai Tattoo did a phenomenal job on my realistic portrait. Professional staff, clean environment. Highly recommend.

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    Brian Jacoby Avatar Brian Jacoby
    09/02/2024
  • Forgot to write this when I initially got my work done here but I had an amazing and professional experience here. I’ve been to several different shops around Sacramento and the way the owners and employees conduct themselves here shows they are real artists and not just someone who fell into tattooing. I hate going into a shop and feeling like the artists are just someone off the street who picked up a tattoo gun and stuck with it, I was tattooed by the apprentice of the owner ‘Gabi’ and she did an amazing job and with no mistakes and using they’re healing guide sheet my tattoo (chest) healed better than any of them I’ve had before . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Ruben Gonzales Avatar Ruben Gonzales
    05/02/2025

    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!

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    Annalisa Kruger Avatar Annalisa Kruger
    09/02/2024

    Ting and her husband Josh took real good care of me. The team here at Shanghai Tattoo was patient and flexible insuring I got exactly what I asked for. I initially went in for a consultation and described what I was looking for bringing references to Ms. Ting. She wasted no time picking the perfect artist for the job @tattoobytala (ig) who studied the references briefly and custom designed my piece using his own style and expertise. Prior to the first session I had the opportunity to review the design and modify as needed. Tala is a master tattoo artist and his work is beautiful. He has a very soft touch, very precise. These guys are fun to hang out with and I enjoyed the whole experience. Spent about 20 hours on my back in 4 sessions with a 2 week break for healing after first session which was the lining. The time flew by. Will be returning for more tattoos.

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    Robin Taylor Avatar Robin Taylor
    11/02/2024

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