About

Established in downtown DeKalb, Good One Tattoo is an independent tattoo and piercing studio led by artist Chris May— a driving force behind DeKalb County’s tattoo scene and a former competitor on Ink Master. After more than two decades shaping the industry and co-founding Proton Tattoo, the area’s longest-running studio, Chris opened Good One Tattoo as a new, artist-owned chapter focused on creativity, professionalism, and community. The shop offers custom tattoos, professional body piercing, and permanent makeup services in a clean, welcoming environment.

Good One Tattoo is an independent studio in downtown DeKalb, led by veteran artist Chris May. Our team of experienced tattooers and piercers specialize in a range of styles — from bold American traditional to fine line and custom designs — along with professional body piercing and permanent makeup services. We focus on clean, welcoming, and professional work for every client. All gift cards from Proton Tattoo are still honored here.