Summer means more flesh being flashed and with it comes tattoo envy.

During the warmer months, there’s more skin on show and an increased opportunity to see how people have chosen to get inked.

If you’ve decided on your first tattoo or want to add to your body art collection, one of the toughest decisions is where to get it done.

Taunton is teeming with tattooists, so we’ve turned to Google reviews to see which ones the public rates the highest.

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Top rated tattoo parlours in Taunton

70Six Tattoo/Barber Collective

Rating: 4.9/5

Number of reviews: 59

Where: Bridge Street, Taunton

What people are saying: Tammy Denman - "To say I was nervous would be a complete understatement. But the second I entered the shop I felt at ease. All the staff are welcoming and polite.

"Bee did my tattoo exactly how I wanted and kept me so calm. She’s so good that I’ve booked in for another just days later! Couldn’t recommend highly enough!"

Rob's Tattoo Studio

Rating: 4.6/5

Number of reviews: 43

Where: High Street, Taunton

What people are saying: Tom Kember - "Best tattoo shop in Somerset, would definitely recommend going here to get a tattoo done, fully professional and very nice couple who run the shop, very clean and tidy."

Cornucopia

Rating: 5/5

Number or reviews: 68

Where: Station Road, Taunton

What people are saying: Anthony Coleman - "Unbelievable quality today. 5 hours of brilliant work from Rich.

"Thanks very much for the Green Man. Would highly recommend and I will be returning."

Marked Skin

Rating: 5/5

Number of reviews: 40

Where: Silver Street, Taunton

What people are saying: Kelly - "Hadn't used Marked Skin before now and I have no idea why! Absolutely love the design and interior of the shop, professional attitudes but most importantly the ink work is amazing!

"I am over the moon and more with the result from my tattoo done by Mark and so grateful! I can see why there's a bit of a waiting list and it's so worth the wait!

"Thank you so so much next one's already booked and I can't wait for it! Best tattoo shop in Taunton I won't be going anywhere else!"

Rockstar

Rating: 4.7/5

Number of reviews: 26

Where: East Reach, Taunton

What people are saying: Amanda Tompkins - "Very happy with the service I received here. Lovely airy room and plenty of seating.

"Woody was a great artist and executed my design beautifully. One happy chick!"