Custom tattoos in Gastonia — a clean studio, straight-talking artists, and work designed with you, not just for you.
Representative photos of tattoo shop work.
Fine line, black-and-grey, color, cover-ups — bring a finished design or a rough idea and we'll draw it up with you before anything is final.
One-of-a-kind pieces designed with you — black-and-grey, color, fine-line, and everything in between.
Professional body piercing in a clean, comfortable studio setting.
Crystals, dried herbs, candles, and metaphysical goods — a full apothecary inside the shop.
Bring your idea in and talk it through with an artist before you commit to ink.
Based at 105 N Church St, Gastonia, NC 28054 — and on the road across the area every day.
It depends on size, detail, and placement. Tell us the idea and we'll give you a real number after a quick consult — no surprises at the register.
Appointments are the sure way to get the artist you want. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is open — call ahead and we'll tell you honestly.
Custom work is the heart of the studio. Bring reference photos, a sketch, or just words. For cover-ups, we'll look at what you've got and tell you straight what's possible.
Show up rested, fed, and sober — and bring your ID. You'll leave with aftercare instructions; follow them, keep it clean and moisturized, and it heals right.
Custom tattoos by artists including Jason, Kim, and Julie — plus professional body piercing and a full apothecary side with crystals, herbs, candles, and metaphysical supplies.
Yes. Professional body piercing is done in the shop by experienced piercers.
The shop's second half is an apothecary: crystals, dried herbs, candles, and other metaphysical goods — worth a browse even if you're not getting tattooed.
Call the shop at (704) 898-7085 to talk through your idea, get a quote, and set up time with an artist.
Most piercing problems are not infections. They are irritation, and irritation usually has a short list of causes.
Call or send a request with your idea — what it is, where it's going, and roughly how big. We'll talk design and price before anything touches skin.
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