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Walk-ins are welcomed.

House of Ink is at 703 N Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93728. Walk in during open hours, call (559) 493-9529, or text the same number.

Hours: Mon–Wed and Fri 1 pm–8 pm, Thu 1 pm–10 pm, Sat 1 pm–7 pm, Sun closed.

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House of Ink logo, black script and ornamental INK lettering on white

Flash sheet, pressed on the wall

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Styles to ask about.

These six are the styles people most often ask about. The shop has not confirmed each one here. Ask the artist what they do, and bring your own references.

01

Traditional

Bold black outlines, solid colour and flash-sheet motifs such as roses, daggers and banners.

Ask the artist: style to confirm

02

Blackwork

Large areas of solid black, bold shapes and pattern. Good for bold cover-ups and sleeves.

Ask the artist: style to confirm

03

Fine line

Thin single lines for small, clean pieces. Ask how line weight holds up over time.

Reviews mention a fine-line course: to confirm

04

Lettering

Names, words and script. Bring the exact spelling and check it twice before the stencil goes on.

Ask the artist: style to confirm

05

Cover-up

Working over an older tattoo. Send a clear photo of the old piece first, and expect a consult before a design.

Ask the artist: cover-up availability to confirm

06

Henna

Henna appears in the shop's Instagram posts. Whether henna is offered as a service is to confirm.

Henna service: to confirm

From stencil to healed

One design, four stages.

  1. 1

    Stencil

    The design is traced onto stencil paper and transferred to skin. You check the placement in a mirror before any ink goes in.

  2. 2

    Linework

    The artist sets the outline first. Line weight and depth decide how sharp the piece looks when it heals.

  3. 3

    Shading and colour

    Shading and colour follow once the lines are set. Sessions are planned around this step; ask how many your piece needs.

  4. 4

    Healed and aftercare

    Follow the aftercare sheet your artist gives you. Healing takes several weeks; touch-ups are a conversation with the artist.

General process. Details come from your artist.

Plan your piece

Plan your piece in three choices.

Choose the style, the spot and the size. The helper lists what to bring and gives a message you can send on Instagram. You send it yourself; this page sends nothing.

Session estimates are guesses from size. Your artist decides the real number, and this is not a quote.

What to bring

  • Two or three reference photos of the design you want.
  • A clear photo of the spot on your body, with a ruler or coin for scale.
  • Any medical notes the artist should know about.
  • Photo ID: requirement to confirm with the shop.

Session estimate

Choose a size. Estimate: ask the artist.

Instagram message

Hi House of Ink, I'm interested in a traditional tattoo on my upper arm, about 3 in or less. I have reference photos ready. Could I book a consult or come in for a walk-in?

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Deposits are non-refundable (Instagram bio). Ask the shop about the amount before you come in.

Services

What the shop does, and what to ask.

Confirmed by the shop's own listings: walk-ins are welcomed, and deposits are non-refundable. Everything else is marked to confirm.

Walk-ins and bookings

Walk-ins are welcomed during open hours (Instagram bio). For a planned piece, call or text (559) 493-9529 or message on Instagram to ask about a consult.

Online booking: not stated by the shop

Custom design from your reference

Bring the reference, the size and the placement. Your artist tells you whether the design fits the spot and how many sessions it may need.

Design fee: to confirm

Cover-ups

Send a clear photo of the old tattoo first. Dark or large old work limits what a new design can do, so expect a consult before any drawing.

Cover-up service: to confirm

Ear piercing and henna

Ear piercing is mentioned in reviews, and henna appears in the shop's Instagram posts. Ask whether either is offered and what it costs.

Both: to confirm

Fine-line and tiny-tattoo course

Two reviews describe a one-on-one course with an artist named Lily, which covers fine line and tiny tattoos. Dates, price and schedule are to confirm.

Course details: to confirm

Aftercare

Follow the aftercare sheet your artist gives you. Keep it clean, keep it moisturised and do not pick at it while it heals.

Your artist's instructions come first

About

A walk-in tattoo shop on N Fulton Street.

House of Ink is a tattoo shop on N Fulton Street in Fresno. The Instagram profile has about 5,900 followers and more than 1,200 posts, and the shop's own bio says walk-ins are welcomed.

Reviews on Google name the artists Lily (also written Lili) and Bobby. Reviewers mention a welcoming staff, a comfortable room and a light hand. Roles and styles for each artist are to confirm with the shop.

  • Walk-ins welcomed during open hours
  • Deposits non-refundable (amount to confirm)
  • Rating 4.5 stars, 154 Google reviews
  • Instagram @houseofink559

Reviews

What customers wrote on Google.

154 Google reviews, 4.5 stars

“she did amazing on my tattoo and it was my first ever tattoo! i loved chatting with her and i loved how cute her studio was! she did everything i asked for and i’ll be going back to her for future tattoos!”

Layla F. · Google review, about 2 months before Nov 2026 (5 stars)

“Lili made my first tattoo experience feel so fast, welcome, and comfortable. I have gone back ever since my very first tattoo with her a couple months ago and I can say she is for sure my favorite artist!”

Ketzia M. · Google review, about 7 months before Nov 2026 (5 stars)

“Took tiny tattoo course and she was amazing instructor ! I recommend it. Very helpful, patient & she’s open to any questions.”

Jennifer R. · Google review, about a year before Nov 2026 (5 stars)

Read all reviews on Google Maps. Quotes are verbatim; dates are Google's relative labels, converted to approximate months on Nov 10, 2026.

Visit

703 N Fulton St, Fresno.

703 N Fulton St
Fresno, CA 93728

+1 (559) 493-9529

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Walk-ins are welcomed. Holiday hours: to confirm with the shop.

Hours

House of Ink hours, Pacific time
Monday1 pm–8 pm
Tuesday1 pm–8 pm
Wednesday1 pm–8 pm
Thursday1 pm–10 pm
Friday1 pm–8 pm
Saturday1 pm–7 pm
SundayClosed

Source: the shop's Instagram bio, checked Nov 10, 2026. Pacific time.

FAQ

Questions before you come in.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-ins are welcomed during open hours, according to the shop's Instagram bio. For a planned piece, call or text (559) 493-9529 to ask about a consult.

Do you take a deposit?

Yes. The shop's bio says deposits are non-refundable. The amount and how to pay it are to confirm with the shop.

How much does a tattoo cost?

This page shows no prices. Pricing depends on size, detail and time, so ask the artist for a quote after a consult.

Can you cover up an old tattoo?

Send a clear photo first. Cover-up availability and conditions are to confirm with the artist.

What if I am under 18, or need ID?

Age rules and ID requirements are to confirm with the shop before you visit. Bring photo ID if the shop asks for it.

How many sessions will it take?

Size and detail decide this. Plan your piece gives a rough guess marked ask the artist. Your artist gives the real number.

Bring the idea. Walk in or call.

Open Monday to Friday 1 pm to 8 pm (Thursday to 10 pm), Saturday 1 pm to 7 pm.

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