Looking to celebrate National Tattoo Day with new ink? Here's 10 tattoo shops in Indy

Have you been considering getting a tattoo? Well today might give you just the sign you need to book that appointment: It's National Tattoo Day.

Here's what to know.

National Tattoo Day history

National Tattoo Day takes place each year on July 17th to celebrate the history, culture and artists that do the tattoos.

According to National Day Calendar, the word "tattoo" is derived from the Polynesian language for tatau, which means "to tap or to mark."

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The best way to celebrate National Tattoo Day is by thanking your tattoo artist and/or by booking your next appointment.

Why do people get tattoos?

People can get tattoos for any number of reasons. It may have a cultural significance to them or it may represent a loved one or a life event.

While many people get tattoos with deeply personal meanings, some get tattoos on a whim, either because they like the art or just wanted to do something different.

Top 10 tattoo shops in Indianapolis

If you're looking to book an appointment, these are the top ten tattoo shops in Indianapolis according to Yelp.

Metamorphosis

Address: 828 Broad Ripple AveAccepts walk-ins: NoServices offered: Tattoos and piercingsWebsite:metamorphosis.ink

Fountain Square Tattoo

Address: 1029 Virginia AveAccepts walk-ins: NoServices offered: TattoosWebsite: fountainsquaretattoo.com

Indiana Tattoo Company

Address: 1077 S. Rangeline Rd, Carmel Accepts walk-ins: YesServices offered: Tattoos and piercingsWebsite: indianatattooco.com

Big Lew's Tattoos

Address: 5167 N. College Ave.Accepts walk-ins: YesServices offered: Tattoos and piercingsWebsite: big-lews-tattoos.square.site

Artistic Skin Design & Body Piercing

Address: 5349 N. Keystone Ave.Accepts walk-ins: YesServices offered: Tattoos and piercingsWebsite: artisticskins.com

Masterwork Tattoo

Address: 44 Virginia Ave.Accepts walk-ins: YesServices offered: TattoosWebsite: masterworktattoo.net

Big Time Tattoos and Piercings

Address: 5353 Madison Ave.Accepts walk-ins: YesServices offered: Tattoos and piercingsWebsite: bigtimetattoosindy.com

Voluta Tattoo

Address: 5335 Winthrop Ave.Accepts walk-ins: NoServices offered: TattoosWebsite: volutatattoo.com

Revved Up Tattoos

Address: 8240 Center Run Dr.Accepts walk-ins: YesServices offered: Tattoos and piercingsWebsite: revveduptattoos.com

Katie Wiseman is a trending news intern at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.