Had the best time getting my tattoo here! Ariana (who specializes in black and white realism) was…read moreawesome to work with and is such a great vibe. If you're looking for some black and white realism, Ariana is the one for you!

Yesterday was my first visit to this shop. I was blown away by the vibe and artists. Hannah Magee…read moreis the bomb. She did such an awesome job. The camaraderie there was great. Even the artist that are not tattooing you make you feel comfortable. The shop is clean and the staff phenomenal. I have def found my shop and artist.

Nate at Femme Fatale is my go-to guy from here on out for my artwork. I was hella nervous getting…read moremy homage to Atlanta at a tattoo shop in NC. Sent Nate a broad idea of what I wanted for my tattoo. The concept he came up with was better than what I expected. His coloring work is stellar, especially when considering I have a darker complexion. It was also a cover-up and no one can see the tattoo that was covered up, even after I mention it was a coverup. It's not the cheapest place in town, but I believe you get what you pay for. I'd have paid more!

Blair did an amazing job, not only on the work itself but with the design. I was all over the place…read morewith my ideas. I knew I wanted a book tattoo that had elements from several of my favorite books but also didn't want it to look like patchwork. She did an amazing job designing this piece and I absolutely love it! The shop is super cute and clean as well!

Michael Beckwith (Shinoi Tattoo) is an incredible artist. i went in with high expectations and he…read moresurpassed them. Rikki also pierced my nose on an earlier date and she also did the same. Cant recommend these guys enough!

First time getting pierced here I usually go to Mad Ethal's but they were closed today and I really…read morewanted to get my nose pierced. I found hillsborough on yelp and gave it a go. My piercer was Christian and he did amazing I am so in love with my piercing. He explained the whole process when I was getting pierced. I am also known to faint or feel nauseous when I get piercing and he handled it amazingly getting my water and letting me lay down after getting pierced. The place was very clean and had wonderful piercers. Paid around 122, without tip, for my nose plus an extra piece of jewelry for one of my ear piercings. They also gave me free aftercare saline solution and explained that process in depth. It was amazing and totally recommend Christian for your next piercing!

Updated review: I…read morewant to clarify the timeline based on my emails with Jesica. I did ask to see a sketch before canceling. On the Monday my finished sketch was promised, Jesica emailed asking for direction, which made it clear that no design had been started or completed. I replied asking to see any progress at all, even a rough draft, so I could provide guidance. After that, she stopped responding completely. I only canceled after she ghosted me and had not delivered any work despite a full in-person consultation and detailed instructions. This was not a matter of impatience or disliking a design. The concern was that no work was ever produced or shared, and my requests for proof of progress were ignored. I am posting this so other potential clients have an accurate record of what happened. Paying a deposit for work that is never delivered and being left without communication is unprofessional. Original review: I met with Jesica Sanchez in person to talk about a custom tattoo and gave her all the details for what I wanted. I told her the idea was a little open so she could have creative freedom and show me her vision. I paid a $100 deposit and she told me I would get the finished sketch the Monday before my appointment. That Monday she emailed saying she was still "trying to come up with a concept" and needed more direction. That was the second email from her saying basically the same thing, which made it clear she hadn't even started by the time the finished sketch was supposed to be done. At that point I told her it was fine, I understood that what I was asking for would rely on the artist more than Google image so I'd just find another artist since she hadn't started. Then she told me she couldn't refund my deposit because she had "already spent so much time" on it. When I asked her to show me ANY kind of sketch so I could give feedback, even if she wasn't happy with it, she completely stopped responding and ghosted me. She never showed any work, never communicated again, and kept my deposit. I was really excited to work with her but this was completely unprofessional and dishonest. I'm posting this so other people don't go through the same thing. Be careful before paying her anything upfront.

HOLY CRAP!!! So I went up to Raleigh to get my first tattoo and samantha was working that night…read more She was such a vibe and I love her style and was like lets do it! The shop is beautiful and looks over the street, has some view of the city and some bangers playing in the back. Highly recommend!!

Inside of the shop is a gallery in its own respect. The owner Edgar was very welcoming and made our…read moreentire group feel at home. I am thrilled with the two tattoos I've received and have had several friends love the work they had done as well. This has quickly become my favorite shop in town. Could not ask for anything else from a tattoo shop.

If your looking to get tattooed and want some talent, this is the place to go! Edgar and Logan are…read moresome of Raleigh's best tattoo artist. Nice relaxed environment as well as the "southern hospitality" vibe I got as I entered the shop. Couldn't have asked for a better experience my first time visiting the shop. If your in the market for a tattoo no matter the style I'm sure First Class Tattoo will be the place to go!

Mark did amazing on my Icarus tattoo! Very calm atmosphere and the work was done in a very timely…read moremanner. Easy to talk to and to make the appointment. If I'm ever back in town I'd definitely be back again

Such a great experience for a first timer. I walked in at 2:30 and they had me in the back by 3. I…read morefelt super safe and cared for through the whole experience. Huge shout out to Donovan for easing my nerves about it and doing a stellar job on my tattoo. Will definitely be headed back if I want to get another one!

Great tattoo! Good pricing and artist was awesome. My sister and I got tatts together and we had…read morethe place to ourselves it was really pretty awesome. They are very professional and the best part my tattoo did not scab up at all once I removed the second skin tape it was totally healed and gorgeous! There is a small area on my tattoo that carries a small extra line which was not part of the tattoo...I was not totally upset with it because it does still look gorgeous. I do wish I had seen it sooner though cause I probably would have asked for it to be thicker to cover that up. However now I think of it as if it's part of the journey... this tattoo represents my journey in this life as a warrior and so I am looking at it as a slight off journey portion where I needed time to heal. in this way all is as out should be.

Shaun was super easy to work with- his studio is clean and beautiful. We had a great experience and…read morewill be back for more!

I have gone here multiple times to get piercings and tattoos! I love this place. Autumn is…read moreabsolutely amazing!! I got a tattoo done by Libby before she left and then got another one by Jo and she is amazing! I also recommend people go here because of how nice Autumn and Jo are as well as the environment! I also love that it is female ran!! Their prices are absolutely reasonable as well. For tattoos and piercings!!

I had a tattoo done by Mark and it was reasonable and perfect several years ago. He wasn't…read moreavailable so he recommended Justin. I reached out and was treated extremely rudely by him. He was very nasty and obvious has no customer service skills. Can't tell you about his tattoo skills because he lost my business before he ever got it !!!