Tattoo Shops in Charlotte, NC
139 studios in and around Charlotte, North Carolina — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Charlotte has about 943,476 residents, which works out to 15 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
4Ever Tattoo Ink Studio PiercingCustom designAppointment only
6600 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212-7256
510 Expert Tattoo PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
510 E 35th St, Charlotte, NC 28205-1016
🕒 Open 7 days
510 Expert Tattoo PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
2323 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205-2403
🕒 Open 7 days
9 Lives Tattoo Studio Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
308 E Worthington Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203-4712
Absolute Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
9510 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213-3996
🕒 Tue-Sat 1-8pm
Ace Custom Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
857 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-2710
Ace Custom Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
1312 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
All My Heart Custom designAppointment only
214 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203-0034
Amen Charlotte Appointment only
2025 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-4306
🕒 Mon-Sat by appointment
Black Cloud Tattoo Piercing & Supply Central Piercing
2611 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5334
Black Cloud Tattoo Piercing and Supply Piercing
2814 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205-2414
Black Craft Tattoo Collective PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
5716 Wyalong Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227-7847
💲 $150 minimum, $1200-1800 full day
Blaq Lyte Tattoos Appointment only
9620 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
Blood, Sweat & Tears Tattoo Studio Appointment only
3811 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205-7737
Canvas Tattoo & Art Gallery Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
3012 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205-1042
Capital Crow Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
2715 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5336
🕒 7 days 12-8pm
Charlotte Tattoo Company PiercingCustom designAppointment only
1514 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5014
Cosmic Tattoos Custom designAppointment only
3927 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205-7703
🕒 Appointment Only
Covenant Tattoo PiercingCustom design
7510 Pineville Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226-4072
Crown Custom Tattoo Studios (Tattoos,Piercings,Supplies) Piercing
5104 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217-2789
De Alma Tattoo
Avidxchange Music Factory, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28206-2951
Fu's Custom Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
857 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-2710
🕒 Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun By appointment only
Fu's Custom Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
3200 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
🕒 Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun By appointment only
Ghost Studios: Tattoos + Piercing Piercing
3216 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209-1951
Girly Tattoos Consulting LLC Custom designAppointment only
220 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-4260
🕒 By Appointment Only
Haylo Healing Arts Lounge
1111 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204-2255
🕒 On sabbatical
Krazy Kats Tattoos and Piercings PiercingCustom designCard accepted
5014 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205-7824
💲 $80 minimum or $150/hour tattoo; piercing $30+
Little Chicago Tattoo Company
10039 University City Blvd Ste H, Charlotte, NC 28213
Lone Wolf Tattoo clt PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
9640 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273-6440
Mara Cosmetic Tattoo Studio and Academy
7510 Pineville Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226-4072
💲 Powder Brows $350+, Lip Blush $350+
Mon Pion Cosmetic Tattoo Studio
10700 Kettering Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226-3770
Nikki's Tattoo Studio Custom designCover-upsCard accepted
2520 Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28227-6744
Oneskull Studio Custom design
2901 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205-1078
Paris Tattoos Custom design
14136 Rivergate Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28273-8889
Piercings Only LLC Piercing
2436 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205-7481
Quanchalant Tattoos Walk-ins welcomePiercing
900 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Ramon Nieves - Tattoo Artist
14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277-4291
Restoration Ink | Cosmetic Tattoo & SMP Specialist
4735 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210-0069
Rowan Piercing
4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-3531
🕒 Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
SADU Body Piercing and Modifications Piercing
1515 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5013
Seventh Sin Tattoo Company Custom designCover-ups
927 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204-2027
🕒 Tue-Sat 10am-5pm
Steve Huntsberry Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
3750 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205-7736
🕒 Business hours vary
💲 $200-$500 deposit
TattLady Lex Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
1501 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204-3223
🕒 By Appointment
💲 Contact for pricing
Tattoo Bill's
10823 John Price Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273-4510
🕒 Tue-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-8pm
Tattoo Me Charlotte PiercingCustom design
1440 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4262
🕒 Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm
💲 Shop minimum $150
Tattoos by Conan Custom designCover-ups
1312 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-3442
Tattooz & Booz CLT PiercingCustom design
505 E 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-3108
🕒 Wed-Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 11am-10pm
Torrez Ink Tattoos & Piercings Piercing
3551 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205-2977
TÁTTOMA tattoo studio
17206 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277-2003
💲 Individually discussed
Velvet Tattoo Custom design
1204 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205-5053
Venus Tattoo Studio PiercingCustom design
10700 Kettering Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226-3770
💲 Fine line tattoo starts at $75
West Coast Tattoos Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
3501 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217-1300
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-8:30pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
Whaley Tattoo Custom designCard accepted
11130 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273-4503
🕒 Booking Oct-Dec 2026
💲 $1200 flat day rate
Wild Oats Tattoo PiercingCustom design
13209 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-6735
🕒 12pm-8pm
YTB INKK Lounge Custom designCover-upsCard accepted
2901 Amay James Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208-6807
🕒 Fri 8pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9pm
💲 Tattoo deposit $65, Cover up $100+
North Carolina statewide, by feature
- Piercing Shops in North Carolina235
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops in North Carolina108
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios in North Carolina177
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in North Carolina53
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios in North Carolina28
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings in North Carolina13
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios in North Carolina26
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists in North Carolina20
Nearby in North Carolina
- Cary15
- Clayton7
- Winston-Salem33
- Wake Forest6
- Pineville4
- Matthews15
- Stallings2
- Mint Hill3
- Indian Trail4
- Belmont3
- Raleigh78
Good to know about tattoo shops in Charlotte
How many tattoo shops are there in Charlotte?
We list 139 tattoo shops in Charlotte with addresses, and 129 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Charlotte?
Call ahead — 129 of the 139 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 139 tattoo shops listed in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 129 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.
Where can I get tattoo removal?
You can find professional laser tattoo removal services at specialized clinics and select tattoo parlors in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our directory features 139 local providers, including 129 with verified contact numbers to schedule a consultation. Compare local listings to find certified technicians near you.