I'm absolutely in love with Ghost Studios and if it weren't for Joey moving to this location, I…read morewould have never known how many amazing artists there are in Charlotte (besides my tattoo artist, of course). Ghost is easy to find and is accessible by stairs or elevator. The parking is limited but if you have an early appointment, you'll find parking just fine. The studio is exceptionally clean and the artists thoroughly sanitize throughout and in between sessions, I never once questioned their sanitation. Check-in is a breeze and very welcoming. Every artist that came by was very friendly and chill. I really loved how humble everyone was even with the insane talent they all had. So many tattoo shops can be prideful without the skill to show for it so this was a breath of fresh air. I am personally working with Joey on a sleeve and couldn't be happier with my choice on the artist. He is professional and extremely detailed. It also helps that we vibe making the tattoo sessions easy and fun. I did two back to back sessions that totaled 19 hours and I never felt like tapping out. I have about 8 sessions total and 2 of them are nearly healed. I am absolutely in love with what I have so far and can't wait for the next 4 sessions in August! (Will update photos when complete).

Hector was awesome to work with! He listened, got my vision, and was efficient in making it happen.read more

This is the most beautiful tattoo shop ever! Super classy and clean. Plenty of parking, nice…read morewaiting room and patio area. Everyone is extremely nice, knowledgeable, and good at what they do. Dennis is a fantastic artist and can do any style you want and will give you the highest quality product. The prices may not be the cheapest (although the prices are pretty standard) but just remember - you get what you pay for.

I called today (Saturday) to see if they had time for a walk in. Absolutely! My artist was…read moreBrittney. She was awesome! I had a great experience with everyone in the studio and will definitely be back for another tat. Love that they are nice and close too! Thank you Brittney, I love my tattoo!!!!

Wish I had never gone to this shop, their artist George (@georgie.boy.tattoos) blatantly stole a…read moredesign from another artists and tattooed it onto me without my knowledge that it was not an original design. George told me he drew it and as he was a friend at the time I had no reason to believe him. When I talked to him and the shop they both told me they couldn't help me and that it was essentially my own fault for not knowing the design was stolen. As well shop had generally bad vibes, no water cooler, a/c was either blasting or non existent and music was far too loud and abrasive for trying to get tattooed 0/10 Do not recommend

I was a walk in. Everyone was super nice and attentive. Ana gave me exactly what I wanted after…read moresome consultation. It was clean, friendly and reasonable pricing. Highly recommend.

Forever Yours Tattoo is the premier tattoo place to come in Matthews NC. From the introductory call…read moreto the aftercare guidance April was exceptionally personable and professional. I am thankful for the entire experience I had getting my first tattoo. April provided me with education regarding the tattoo choice, set up of the station, mantiaining a sterile environment, to the process of tattooing. From the moment I walked into the prestine tattoo parlor, I felt a welcoming vibe. April continued to guide me from beginning to end. April shared videos and real life examples of the different stages of the healing process. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The type of art they do is top notch and detailed. You will be matched with an artist that fits your needs and get quality service from start to finish. An additional plus is that they will be available for questions after the work is done.

i truly cannot recommended april enough. i have 20+ tattoos, i have been tattooed in different…read morestates, seen many artists. 10 years worth of tattoo appointments and she is the BEST. not only was her work phenomenal, her bedside manner and care made a huge difference. i felt taken care of the entire time (5 hours is a loonnngg time in pain) and her thoughtfulness made the appointment bearable. her work is outstanding and so is she. we had a good connection and great talk afterwards. i didn't feel like a client i felt like a friend. this was the best experience i've had and i can't wait to come back. great person and great tattoo!!!

Clean shop, great artists, and a solid collection of movies to pass the time while your flesh is…read morebeing stabbed by needles with ink. It's off the beaten path, but completely worth the trip. My girl has a couple of pieces from this place and loves them all. Check out their Instagram and Facebook for examples of their stellar work.

Just got my first tattoo here (Dec 13th, 2019). Really nice people. CLEAN place with good artists…read more Very patient with me. Highly recommended!

Good service here, there is an artist for every style and regular guest artists so you have…read moremultiple opportunities to get tattooed by artists from inkmaster and the convention circuit. Pricing is reasonable too

POOR experience!!! This place is terrible. Poor customer service. I was ripped off. I went in to…read moreget ink touched up and colored in of a tattoo I already have. I was not told the price till my appointment. They wanted 600 dollars. Right now I should have walked out and got my deposit back. I finally negotiated the amount down to get some of my arm tattooed. They literally charged me three hundred and sixty dollars. Including tax to only get very little color shaded in and outlined. I paid less than that to get my half sleeve tattooed. Not only was Leilani not professional but she tried to charge me more before I caught her doing what she did. I thought she was nice at first. Ohhh was I wrong. She told me my tattoo looked horrible and we can make it look a lot better for this price. The lady who tattooed me was nice and I could tell was uncomfortable with the pricing that she was not in control of. Leilani wife of Al was not at all concerned about my experience. I was very unhappy with my results. I would never recommend anyone to you guys. I have already persuaded several people to not go there. You guys need to go back up north. People in the south are real hard working people that don't appreciate getting walked on. You guys are not fair. Stop thinking you guys are sooo cool that you can over price people. Hey college kids don't go there you will get ripped off. There are a lot of better places to go to that will give you a better experience and a fair price. Go see nacho. Love him!!! Excellent work and skin stations in Monroe. I am very disappointed in this place. I was hoping I would meet real people who care about the experience and want repeat customers. I never felt that at all and I have a lot of tattoos and experience and this place is be far the worst place I ever have gone to get a tattoo. They don't even deserve one star. No one should pay 150 for an hour with anyone to get a tattoo. I don't care if you have been in tv. You guys are awful and I hope you lose business and people read my review.

Dear Kelly I am so proud of you and what an honored that you took the time out of your off day to…read moreredo my tattoo I was so excited you and Colleen your mom surprise me that wasn't in the plans lol. As it would've just stay that way my old tattoo. Kelly is a professional and considerate & amazing tattoo artist she designs the tattoo herself and then does a stencil & professional colors & I was so relaxed didn't hurt at all. I watched Kelly Draw when she was younger in her room in New Jersey. Kelly now has her own tattoo studio 9 lives tattoo Charlotte North Carolina very clean and designed by Kelly. When you walk in just so natural with her amazing ability of being an artist. I absolutely love your new shop and my new tattoo of course I would recommend anybody to have their tattoo done at 9 lives Tattoo bye Kelly. Love you and I'll see you soon next visit to North Carolina .

I had 3 sessions with Kelly and I have to saw, she is amazing! Her color work is awesome and her…read moreshop was clean and comfortable...honestly I just really enjoyed getting tattooed by her. I'm a weenie and use numbing cream and she was super accommodating and understanding! I'll definitely be back.

A lot of talent up in this space! Easy to get to just pull…read morein by The Cookout. I specifically went for a traveling artist that was in town from Paris but the work of the other artist I saw was really Amazing. Wide range of different style- they said they have an artist to do any style you want and that was one of the things they seemed very proud of. All the staff were very kind and personable, not something that always happens in a tattoo spot. It wasn't overly loud with head banging music which I also appreciate. The a lot was very clean and professional. The artist that did my pieces absolutely killed it. I will have to post photos once they have healed.