After seeing Cory's work on IG, I knew I found the right guy to do exactly what I was looking for -…read morean updated spin on American traditional-type artwork with that magical red that just POPS, and someone who valued 80's/90's - current pop culture. I love the way he incorporates these "nerdy" pop culture icons into his designs (Star Wars, X-Men, Ghostface, etc.). You can tell how seriously he takes his craft and it shows in his work. I didn't hesitate to go for a decent sized Darth Vader on my shoulder/arm, and it came out even better than expected. Less than 6 months later and I went back for my second tattoo from Cory - a traditional looking dragonfly for my moms 60th bday (she's always had a dragonfly tattoo). Again, perfection. The shop itself is awesome - very clean and open, with flash splattered on the walls and plenty of books showcasing art/tattoos from well known artists for inspiration/reference. Fridge full of complementary waters/drinks. And other artists either hard at work, or just shooting the shit (which is entertaining enough to get you through a full session, thanks Phil). The tattoos aren't cheap, but neither is good work! Check them out on IG @blackswantattoo . Last but not least, Lovebird (fried chicken sandwich place) is like a block away and is a must stop to fill up before getting tatted.

My aunt & I have been wanting to go together and get tattoo and today was the day!!! I am a Mariah…read moreCarey super fan so I wanted to add to other pieces. I got a quote from one of her songs. The artist Phil let us play around on the iPad with the font of our choice! It was really neat. The shop is super clean and a nice chill vibe with music playing. All the artists were busy tattooing other clients! My tattoo turned out perfect. Exactly what I wanted! Thanks Phil! figuring out my next tattoo for when I come in town!

Blu is professional and very easy to work with. I am very happy with my 2 piercings from him and…read morelook forward to getting more.

Got a tattoo today in rememberence of my recently departed wife. Everything about this place is…read moretop shelf. Very clean and safety protocols are followed.my tatoo artist was the absolute best Plus their prices are very reasonable . I would give this business 5 stars

Lyons Den is probably my new go-to tattoo place in Lakeland/ Mulberry area! I've tried a couple…read moreother places around that I enjoy, but this experience really kind of went above and beyond. Craig was so amazing and though we didn't have an appointment with Izic he was also super sweet and interactive with us while we were at the shop. First of all, it can be so hard to find tattoo places that accept walk-ins. Tattoos are becoming more and more popular and acceptable in society, so most shops are super booked up with little time in between. But Lyon's Den does accept walk-ins if they have time! So, I found the instagram of Craig, one of the two artists and shot him a text message asking if my mom and I could set up an appointment or walk in that day or sometime soon. Honestly, I wasn't expecting at all to be able to get in that same day. But Craig answered with a lot 2 hours and said he'd have time in the evening! We were so excited. That evening we went in and had such an enjoyable time. We got smaller pieces done but I actually was able to get 2 small tattoos and Craig didn't even blink an eye. Sometimes artists can be picky or even a little rude when you want to get more but he was super go with the flow. And he really made sure that the placement of the tattoos would look it's best. It was also my moms first time ever getting a tattoo, and we told Craig that and he was super kind and patient with her. He made extra sure she was comfortable all throughout the process which I really think helped. Plus, they turned out absolutely gorgeous. Lastly, the prices were very reasonable even considering we were walkins. Their shop minimum is $80 so you want to make sure if it's a smaller one that it's worth that price. I will definitely be coming back here!

I went in today to get a tattoo and I've never been here before so it's my first time and it won't…read morebe my last I called in earlier to see if they take walk ins and they do my first impression of the place was I thought it was pretty cool the people here are so nice and chill and the guy that did my tattoo (forgive me I forgot his name) he was amazing and I felt so comfortable my tattoo came out so nice I will definitely be coming back!!

Go see Daz!!! She did a sick job on my hand tattoos!! The shop is clean, the people are funny, and…read moreit's a good vibe. She was quick to get me in, and quick to get me out. Great service!

Went to go get a piercing and I'm SO GLAD I DIDNT bring my mother to get her piercing too... the…read moretattoo artist we're talking about politics and one said something about anti depressants getting banned and said "good if you're depressed just kill yourself" while I was sitting there with my brothers ashes around my neck who committed suicide it would have sent my mother in a spiral to hear that. BUTTTTT the piercer there was super nice and pleasant and informative and gave me good vibes the whole time. The artist were just constantly saying rude things and the old lady next to me told me she was getting super uncomfortable.

Marie was absolutely amazing!! She listened to me about what I was looking for to make sure it was…read moreperfect. She's so sweet and comfortable to talk to. She always makes sure you are feeling well with everything going on. Her work is BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm very pleased with both of my pieces. She definitely knows what she is doing! If you are looking for some good tattoos she should definitely be on your list!

The best piercing place I've been to.Clean and professional. Loyal customer. Every one there is…read morealways polite.Dakota is honestly the only piercing professional I trust when getting pierced.You can definitely tell she loves what she does considering all my piercings are healthy and beautiful.

I've gotten three tattoos done at HG and they've never failed to disappoint! The staff is…read moreincredibly nice, and always communicative about pricing, timelines, etc. from the start. Tassili did the one in the picture, and I think it turned out 5x better than I was imagining, and he was such a nice guy too. I always recommend this shop to my friends, and will definitely come back again!

What a CLEAN, Beautiful AND Bright Shop! JANET pierced my Left Daith 8 weeks ago. Jayden pierced my…read moreRight Daith yesterday. Both did EXCELLENT Work! Both were very Professional. I will be back! Thank you!

I would strongly caution anyone considering getting tattooed at Vicious Vanity Ink by an artist…read morenamed Kevin Tobias (fkn_kevin80). From the start, the experience felt unprofessional. The pricing did not match what I expected going in, and the session itself was frustrating. There were constant breaks to smoke cigarettes, and I did not see proper handwashing afterward, which raised serious concerns for me about hygiene and safety. The appointment was also cut short after only a few hours each time because he said he was too tired, leaving the work unfinished. On top of that, I personally experienced and witnessed comments that I felt were sexually inappropriate and not acceptable in a professional environment. Overall, the lack of professionalism, questionable hygiene practices, and incomplete work made this a very negative experience. I would not recommend this artist to others.

Jessica was awesome!! Great artist and I've had many…read morecompliments on my tat. She took my idea and made it special. She has a very light touch. No pain!

My wife , myself and my daughter got tattoos done by Chris. He was supposed to shade my daughter's…read moretattoo to match ours which he never did. He also did a cover-up for my wife with a cloud that looks nothing like a cloud and you could read the old tattoo underneath completely. They even drove to the Tampa location because Chris was banned from Lakeland after he had too much drama with the other employees. After several appointments he still hasn't finished her tattoo. Time to dispute the charge and get it done by a different tattoo place! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

if I could give this place zero stars I would or honestly maybe even -15 stars just got pierced…read morehere last week. Piercer is awful dropped piercings and still put them in without sanitizing them could not get the piercing in my nose after piercing me the first time so she jabbed the piercing in when it wouldn't go in she re-pierced it I was bleeding everywhere then says she'll give me a free piercing for the experience because they can't give refunds out even though I paid in cash. my nose is now infected, and we'll probably have to go to the doctor because of it! when I called to let the manager know that their piercer is awful she literally could give a shit and just wanted me off the phone so basically if you want a piercing, then I would probably go to maybe your friends house and let her do it. Instead.

Family owned, wonderful tattoo parlor. My brother has been getting work done for 2 decades, it was…read morea no brainer to get my first tattoo work done there. Mina has been AWESOME, helping me bring life and vision to my sleeve. Take the time to talk to the artists and do your research, they do fantastic work! (Clean, sanitary, and Covid compliant)

Casper is an amazing artist! He used one picture and a few ideas and made a masterpiece on my arm!…read more I live in Colorado and would make this trip to get my art completed by him!