About Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy.
Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy, the oldest tattoo studio in the region, has been voted as the best by Leo Readers Choice from 2012 to 2022. They are known for their high-quality implant jewelry and are members of the Association of Professional Piercers. The studio offers a wide selection of top-quality jewelry and welcomes walk-ins. Founded in 1973 by Tattoo Charlie, the studio has consistently been at the forefront of safety standards. Charlie was one of the first artists nationwide to begin wearing gloves, pioneered the use of disposable tubes in the early 1990s, and helped write the regulations governing tattooing and piercing for the state of Kentucky. The artists at Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy are skilled and professional. Customers have praised the excellence of their experiences, highlighting artists like Greg and Eddie V for their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail. One customer shared how Greg made them feel comfortable throughout their vertical labret piercing, providing thorough explanations and aftercare instructions. Another customer appreciated Eddie V's help in deciding on a tattoo size and noted the amazing job he did. The studio is recognized for maintaining a clean and cozy environment, with customers noting the top-notch cleanliness and the very clean and sanitary atmosphere.
Great place to go and get a tat, piercing, or new gauges.
Eddie V was a great help with deciding a size for my tat, and he did an AMAZING job! I will definitely be back for my next tat!
I received a piercing here yesterday, and it was a phenomenal experience. I love how my vertical labret piercing looks. Greg was kind, professional, and very accommodating. The environment was clean and cozy. Greg walked me through the whole process in great detail. He was an absolute joy to work with. If you're looking to get a piercing, then I highly recommend coming here. You will not be disappointed.
I’ve had several piercings over the past couple of decades, and I can say that my experience with Greg was one of the best piercing experiences I’ve had - if not THE best. He was helpful with picking out appropriate jewelry, he was thorough and kind in his explanation of the steps of the piercing process, he was clearly knowledgeable about anatomy, and he explained everything he did prior to AND while doing it; he made me feel really comfortable throughout the whole process. He explained after care super well and in an easy to understand way. On top of all of this, my piercing is perfect!! This was my first experience at Tattoo Charlie’s, and I will absolutely be...read full review