Best Tattoo Shops In Charlotte

“Stephaine aka stephie is not only an amazing artist but also an amazing person!! She has done a whole sleeve of beautiful birth month themed flowers but also a fine line script for me. She will be my only tattoo artist, she is beyond talented“

“Beautiful studio and lovely people! I’ve gotten tattooed by Natalie twice now. She is so wonderful and her designs are brilliant and whimsical. I know I can give her an idea of what I want and she comes back with a work of art I couldn’t have dreamt up myself. A fabulous experience every time. I will be back again and again!“

“My husband and I wanted something special for our anniversary, Defense was patient and open to my ideas and demonstrated his talent in making it unique to us. Most importantly, he has perfected his craft! My husband has darker skin and in Defense’s work you can see shading detail in the tattoo making it really stand out. For myself, I wanted color and trusted Defense to choose how apply it, came out more beautiful than I hoped for! Thanks Defense, can’t wait for my next tattoo by you!“

“Great place! Very chill and professional. My artist, Joe, did fabulous work giving me a beautiful, realistic honeysuckle vine.“

“Three of us walked in just wanting some spontaneous tattoos and they welcomed us excitedly! Both artists were super willing to resize and customize whatever we wanted and even gave honest advice on size and placement!! They have some super cool flash designs. They treated everyone who walked in with the same interest and enthusiasm. It felt like friends hanging out :) If we are ever in CLT for tattoos again we will be coming here!!!“

“profesionalismo en sus trabajos, un ambiente muy cálido y buen trato de empatía hacia el cliente. Lo recomiendo todos artísticos profesionales 10 de 10.“

“I recently completed my latest tattoo @ Fu’s… Travis Lakeman was my artist and I’m extremely happy and satisfied with my tattoo. Travis brought my ideas to life and I’ve gotten so many compliments on it! If you’re looking for a great artist, make sure you check out his work. Travis was super friendly and thorough in detailing after care. The shop is very clean and everyone is welcoming! I’m already thinking of what I want to get next! Make sure you consider him when you are thinking about your next tattoo!“

“This tattoo shop is honestly one of the best establishments I’ve ever worked with. They are spotlessly clean and professional, while providing a warm and inviting atmosphere. I’ve had the pleasure of being tattooed by Anna and Victoria, both of whom made the process as quick and pain-tolerable as possible without sacrificing beautiful results. A good friend of mine gets worked on by Colby, his color work is exceptional but his sense of humor makes the experience! All the other artists are approachable/kind and often walk around to check out each other’s work, which just lends to the close knit and aligned vibe of the shop. At this point, I won’t get tattooed anywhere else. You won’t regret working with them!“

“Had an absolutely wonderful time!! Sam was incredible and I will definitely be back soon!!“

“This was by far the best thing I've done for myself. I'm absolutely satisfied with the outcome. I just wish I had done it sooner. Thank you so much! ?“

“Absolutely outstanding experience at 9 Lives Tattoo Studio. I had the pleasure of working with both Kelly and Savannah, and they were exceptional from start to finish.

Kelly was incredibly professional, attentive, and detail-oriented—taking the time to really understand my vision and making sure every element was executed perfectly. Savannah was equally amazing: creative, patient, and genuinely invested in making the final result even better than I imagined. Their combined expertise, artistry, and calm confidence made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

The studio itself is clean, welcoming, and has a great vibe—you can tell they take pride not only in their work but also in creating a comfortable, respectful environment for their clients.

If you’re looking for top-tier artistry, clear communication, and artists who truly care about delivering high-quality work, 9 Lives Tattoo Studio is the place. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kelly and Savannah to anyone—and I’ll definitely be back.“

“Had such an amazing experience. Derick was so helpful I came in for a replacement for my nose piercing and he was able to help me and fixed my belly piercing. He went above and beyond definitely amazing person and place. Highly recommend.“

“Anyi did an incredible job on my tattoo. Highly recommend and looking forward to going back!“

“Christan was so professional. He was welcoming and made my experience great. I was nervous cause I haven’t gotten a piercing in a while, but Christian made sure I was comfortable and relaxed. I will recommend Christan to my friends and anyone who is looking to have an excellent piercing experience.“

“THIS BUSINESS IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY. The piercer is in the hospital after being in an accident.“

“This is the place to go! I made an appointment for my birthday at a different salon to get my ears pierced and they ended up canceling on me when I was pulling up to their store. I called like 15 different piercing places they couldn’t take me today and when I called Krazy Kats She took me right away and was so sweet and respectful even walked me through why none of my previous piercings were healing correctly. Everyone should go here for their piercings!“

“Got a tattoo a week ago and it's already healed perfectly. Probably my fastest healed tattoo to date. Blaise was a pleasure to meet and his intuition produced an amazing piece of art. The shop is a welcoming environment, everyone was more than nice. Will definitely be back.“

“Walked in for a cosmetic fix. Walked out with a refreshed appearance, SPIRIT, and Bonded in brotherhood!! ENOCH!! THANK YOU!! SCALP CAROLINAS #1 ?“

“This had been my hubs and my first experience with Made to Last Tattoo. The entire staff had been super cool from the moment we stepped through the door to the time we left. I didn’t have an appt, but Brandon was amazing and had been able to work me in. (We’re not locals to the area.) Dustin did a phenomenal job and his experience absolutely shows. This tattoo is the first start of a full sleeve. We had a wonderful experience and we will definitely be returning to finish my sleeve and fix the tattoo on my hubs hand that the previous place messed up on. Thank you to all of you!!“

“came to charlotte for vacay and me and my mom came to get our septum and tragus piercings . mya did ours and she was phenomenal . both our piercings were just pinches . she was very kind , quick , informative and patient . definitely will recommend !“

“Took my son to get his ears pierced for his birthday. Thankfully they took him as a last minute walk in. Clean, cool vibe. Recommended. Thanks!“

“George (@tatttosbyfuriousgeorge) kills it every time he grabs a gun I give him a general idea of what I'm thinking and he takes it from there! Only one in Charlotte I let fill up my whole arm this summer.“

“Such a nice chill atmosphere, very friendly and accommodating while you wait. Very clean. Kay is so sweet ! She is an amazing artist, and an incredible person! Definitely recommending to all my friends!“

“Dave did an amazing job on my very first tattoo! I was nervous and he made me feel at ease. I absolutely love my tattoo and will definitely return to Dave at BST!!! Highly recommend this shop!! It was very clean!!“