Best Traditional Tattoo Artists in Charlotte, NC
Top traditional tattoo artists in Charlotte, NC ranked by review evidence.
1. Chi ✓ verified
at Seventh Sin Tattoo Company
HIGH
5 mentions
"Chi is my tattoo artist and one of the best artist I have dealt with. I can't say enough about how talented he is! The experience at the s"
2. Mandi ✓ verified
at Seventh Sin Tattoo Company
HIGH
5 mentions
"Great experience. Love my first tattoo. Mandi did an awesome job."
3. Jorge ✓ verified
at Seventh Sin Tattoo Company
HIGH
5 mentions
"Highly recommend Jorge! He does amazing work. He did an awesome coverup for me and I’m looking forward to going back for another appointment with h"
4. Katie
at Seventh Sin Tattoo Company
HIGH
3 mentions
"Katie did a fantastic job! I am really happy with my tattoo. I had tiny stars done on my neck and shoulders.
Katie is super sweet too.
The s"
5. Haleigh ✓ verified
at Seventh Sin Tattoo Company
HIGH
3 mentions
"10/10. My artist Haleigh offered to come in on her day off because it was better for my schedule, which was so generous! Reception offered drinks and"
6. Pandora ✓ verified
at Canvas Tattoo & Art Gallery
HIGH
7 mentions
"ed to get more intricate, detailed, and beautiful. I cannot recommend Pandora enough, and will definitely be coming to her for any other tattoos I get in the future."
7. Soldier ✓ verified
at Canvas Tattoo & Art Gallery
HIGH
5 mentions
"Soldier did an absolutely beautiful job on my photo realism butterfly tattoo! The colors and detail are so realistic. Meticulous detail. Wo"
8. Maria ✓ verified
at Canvas Tattoo & Art Gallery
HIGH
4 mentions
"r tattoo. Must pay with cash!!Hate that as well. Definitely recommend Maria!"
9. Hi ✓ verified
at Canvas Tattoo & Art Gallery
HIGH
4 mentions
"r repeat tattoo artist, Daniel Marca.
Daniel is excellent. His tattoos are wonderful and his demeanor is chill and inviting. If you want great art on your body and you're not in a"
10. Ray ✓ verified
at Canvas Tattoo & Art Gallery
HIGH
3 mentions
"was so sweet and welcoming especially the receptionist and my artist Ray, had impeccable work. he was the kindest guy, we got along so well and i will definitely be coming back for"
11. Michael Wilson ✓ verified
at Made To Last Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"ot say enough about my experience. I got a stomach piercing done by Michael Wilson and he did so well. I was nervous to get the piercing because it is my first other than my ear lo"
12. Adam ✓ verified
at All My Heart Tattoo Studio
HIGH
6 mentions
"I got my tattoo done by Adam! He started with just the stencil of the guitar and hand-drew the flowers to form the shape of my arm. He paid a lot of attenti"
13. Graham ✓ verified
at All My Heart Tattoo Studio
HIGH
5 mentions
"Charlotte, and All My Heart is by far my favorite shop and Graham is the best tattoo artist in Charlotte. Get tattooed here!"
14. Jake
at All My Heart Tattoo Studio
HIGH
3 mentions
"I travel from Texas a few times a year to get work done by Jake. Love coming to this place."
15. Natalie ✓ verified
at All My Heart Tattoo Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"o itself is clean, comfortable, and has such a great vibe.
Natalie did my tattoos, and I can’t say enough good things about her. She is incredibly kind and makes you feel at ease "
16. Camel
at Big Top Tattoo
HIGH
8 mentions
"joying their time.
I wanted to give a special shout out to my artist Camel. I’ve been getting tattoos from Camel for the better part of 5 years at this point. I’ve followed him to"
17. Kevin
at Big Top Tattoo
HIGH
6 mentions
"just sit and chat with! It’s definitely a cool tattoo shop! Kevin did our tattoos and I couldn’t speak more highly of him! Fine lines are his jam! Appreciate the acceptance, the vi"
18. Daniel
at Big Top Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"ho checked in multiple times to make sure we were doing ok! Daniel did an absolutely fantastic job! He is such a talented artist. We will definitely be going back!! They also have "
19. Harrison
at Big Top Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"sure that everyone in that shop felt comfortable. My tattoo artist Harrison, or hptattooer, was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! He was so easy to talk to about designs and made me feel su"
20. Dave Scearce ✓ verified
at Blood, Sweat & Tears Tattoo Studio (BST Tattoo)
HIGH
1 mention
@dscearce
"ificate at Christmas time so today he went for his tattoo.
Dave Scearce did his tattoo. We came in last week for a consultation with him and showed him what he wanted. Today we "
21. Dave ✓ verified
at Blood, Sweat & Tears Tattoo Studio (BST Tattoo)
HIGH
1 mention
"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"
22. Catherine ✓ verified
at Haylo Healing Arts Lounge
HIGH
1 mention
"Catherine did an amazing job with my first ever tattoo at 37! Couldn’t have asked for a better result! The atmosphere of the studio is reall"
23. Haylo Healing ✓ verified
at Haylo Healing Arts Lounge
HIGH
1 mention
@haylostudiolounge
"head to toe after it was done and I looked at it!! I highly recommend Haylo Healing Arts for your tattoo ♥️"
24. Stacy ✓ verified
at Tattoo Me Charlotte
HIGH
1 mention
@tattoome_stacy
"a few artists no longer with TMC (as of early 2024). Highly recommend Stacy and Violet, and I’m very impressed with Sami’s growth as an artist. I look forward to getting another pi"
25. Jeff Davis
at Hold True Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"ists and super inviting. Go get tattooed! (Tattoos in photo done by Jeff Davis and Brent Allen)"
26. Jenn ✓ verified
at Archery Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"I got this tattoo done by Jenn in August 2022. This is from today. You can see that the line work has held up so nicely as well as the colors. I’m so glad I g"
27. Kyle ✓ verified
at The Grey Ash
HIGH
24 mentions
@kylepatricktattoo
"vice, let alone tattoo, experiences I've ever had. I cannot recommend Kyle and The Grey Ash enough!!"
28. Luke
at The Grey Ash
HIGH
17 mentions
"Luke did a wonderful job on my Vorpal Blade from American McGee's Alice: Madness Returns. He was so sweet and accommodating. He even put on"
29. Thi ✓ verified
at The Grey Ash
HIGH
3 mentions
"hrough a world filled with challenge, despair, and triumph. This tattoo will always be a reminder of the perseverance and dedication the series teaches, and I couldn’t have asked f"
30. Luke Kelly
at The Grey Ash
MED
2 mentions
"t back from getting the first session on a full spine piece done by Luke Kelly. I've been excited for this ever since I came across their booth at AnimeInk, and traveled from Kansa"
31. Lee ✓ verified
at Immortal Images Custom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
10 mentions
"Lee did a great job not done yet I guess I'll have to save more money to get this existing tattoo redone"
32. Steve ✓ verified
at Immortal Images Custom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
6 mentions
"I had my second tattoo done by Steve last Saturday , he also did my very first one 7 years ago.. He is really a nice guy and very talented. The place is clean a"
33. Immortal Images ✓ verified
at Immortal Images Custom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
3 mentions
"Phil today and 2 years ago I had one done by Steve.I highly recommend Immortal Images for anyone seeking a tattoo in Charlotte. Be sure to book in advance as the only “issue” would"
34. Bill
at Immortal Images Custom Tattoo Studio
MED
2 mentions
"Bill did an amazing job, the shop was fantastic."
35. Jeremy
at Ruby Tiger Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"nce, whether it's your first ink or a new addition, I can't recommend Jeremy and the talented team at Ruby Tiger Tattoo highly enough. It's not just about the ink; it's about the a"
36. Hannah
at Ruby Tiger Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"has amazing skill. I'm super proud to have some of her and Hannah's art on me. Don't hesitate to book with their artists!"
37. Grace
at Ruby Tiger Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"I’ve had a few tattoos done by Grace and she’s definitely one of the best! Will absolutely be returning for more."
38. Mickey
at Ruby Tiger Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"ave only been once and got a custom portrait of my late dog done by Mickey. He was really kind and professional, not to mention incredibly talented. If you’re looking for colorful "
39. Ruby Tiger ✓ verified
at Ruby Tiger Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
@rubytigertattoo
"d clean, full of cool art and private room spaces. I highly recommend Ruby Tiger!"
40. Tina
at Ghost Studios: Tattoos + Piercing
HIGH
4 mentions
"Elden Ring inspired piece come to life at Ghost, thanks to my artist Tina. The entire area is welcoming and very clean. Everyone was nice and professional, so I felt like I was in "
41. Joey
at Ghost Studios: Tattoos + Piercing
HIGH
4 mentions
"ace has a great clean setup. And everyone was really nice.
Joey was my tattoo artist and he is amazing! I’ve been waiting for a long time to get my tattoo due to health issues. Jo"
42. Cat ✓ verified
at Ghost Studios: Tattoos + Piercing
HIGH
3 mentions
"king sure you're comfortable throughout the entire process.
Cat is incredible. Her art style is gorgeous and i already have so many ideas for more tattoos that I want her to do.
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43. Kayla
at High Vibes Tattoo
HIGH
17 mentions
"All of my tattoos are done by Kayla and I’ve never had a bad experience. Truly a 10/10 every time!"
44. High Vibe ✓ verified
at High Vibes Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"Beautiful fine line work! 9 High Vibes tattoos and counting. Looking forward to attending more pop up events in the future!"
45. High Vibes ✓ verified
at High Vibes Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"plan on getting a third at my next appointment! (: I HIGHLY recommend High Vibes whether it’s your 1st tattoo or your 20th!!"
46. Christina
at High Vibes Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"nd make every tattoo experience the best. I’ve had my brows done by Christina, I’ve been tattooed at a pop-up, and had several tattoos done by Kayla at her shop and I’ve never been"