My family and I came in from out of town to get piercings and everything went so smooth. I brought my teenagers in who of course were so nervous to get pierced! Dan was so such a great piercer and made us all feel so comfortable! he explained everything so detailed for my girls and made us have a great experience ! I'll be back to see you Dan thank you for your services :) read more

Yall this is the place to go! Dan the piercer is phenomenal! the sweetheart at the desk is exceptional and Aaron who helps with a notary is wonderful! Let's just say everyone rocks! Stop in and say hello and get a tattoo or a piercing. Thanks again Dan for doing an amazing job with my daughter's nose piercing! The vibe is beyond comforting! You feel like family! read more

Visiting the area stopped in for a walk in. Donnie got me in right away, helped me pick the perfect placement and did fantastic work on my sunflower piece. Clean, professional and so friendly! Will definitely come back the next time we're in town! 5 stars hands down exceptional experience! read more

Got in super quickly. Super clean, professional studio. Paperwork was easy to follow. Enjoyed my first tattoo experience with Chris. Super chill, and I think he knew I probably needed to talk to stay relaxed. Care instructions were given. Wasn't expecting to pay $$$ for an inch square line drawing but they have a $100 minimum. read more

"After 4 visits to Tattoo Forever and a failed cover-up appointment with the owner at Defiance Tattoo, I can honestly say this was one of the most unprofessional tattoo experiences I've ever had." Review of Tattoo Forever & Defiance Tattoo (Fort Walton Beach, FL) I would not recommend Tattoo Forever or Defiance Tattoo based on my direct experiences. Both visits left me disappointed, and because the same owner also operates Tattoo Zoo, I personally would not go there either--due to the overall lack of professionalism and the way situations were handled at his other shops. In January, my husband and I got matching tattoos at Tattoo Forever. Mine was done by Aaron, a newer artist (about 1.5 years of experience), and I was unhappy with the result. This was actually my 4th time at Tattoo Forever, so I came in as a loyal, returning customer and expected to be treated as such. Instead, it took a lengthy amount of time for the shop to even attempt to resolve the situation, and weeks before I was finally placed into contact with the owner, Pat ("Impala Pat" on Instagram). My appointment with Pat at Defiance Tattoo--my first time at that shop--was not scheduled until March. When I finally showed up for the arranged appointment, he was late, and I spent about 1.5-2 hours there only to realize he had no intention of following through. Instead of doing the tattoo as he had promised, he ultimately placed the blame back on me. At first glance, he said adding a missing letter would "fix" things--even though I had already explained I was unhappy with the entire piece. When I pointed out that the stencil he placed was crooked, he became defensive and, instead of troubleshooting solutions like he should have, spent more time trying to convince me to go to another artist. He even told me to "try them first" and then come back to him if it didn't work, which made it obvious he never intended to do the cover-up. After I left, he went further by trying to blame me for why the tattoo wasn't what I wanted--on top of all the manipulation and dismissive behavior I had already experienced. What frustrated me most was how I was treated by both shops. Tattoo Forever dragged out the process instead of resolving things quickly, and Pat, the owner, showed zero accountability when I finally met with him. As a returning customer, I was not valued or respected. And as a military spouse, I found his behavior especially disappointing--considering how strongly he markets himself as a veteran and "supporter of the military community." His actions didn't match his words. Between the lack of accountability, the delay in resolution, and the terrible customer service, this was one of the most unprofessional tattoo experiences I've ever had. I left not only disappointed, but disgusted. This review is long past due, but after all the mental exhaustion from dealing with this process, I'm only just now getting around to it. Ultimately, I'm writing it because I'm still bothered by how everything was handled and knew I needed to put it out publicly. I cannot recommend Tattoo Forever, Defiance Tattoo, or any other shop connected to this owner. read more

Amazing shop! Super clean environment, talented and professional team, and great skill set out of there! Highly recommended for a good local tattoo or piercing shop! For piercings, go see 'Structure', he's quick, easy, and super friendly! read more

Wanted to get a small tattoo while on vacation. We were walks ins. Dennis took a picture of what I wanted and had it drawn up in minutes! Super quick and helpful! So happy with it! read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

If you get a wild hair and want a tattoo. Donnie is the one. I wanted a simple, fine line design on my hand. Got me straight in and I felt nothing. This was my second tattoo and it was perfect. Immaculate clean environment. Donnie was so welcoming and easy to chat with. read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

I heard about tattoos forever through google and loved the experience! They were very easy to get in touch with and made the experience incredible. The entire shop was very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Structure was very nice and made me very comfortable before the piercing and took his time picking the perfect placement! read more

Highly recommend this place. Jorge did my awesome beautiful tattoo and couldn't be any more happier with the work he put in. From the shading to the design that I wanted he nailed it. I will definitely be coming back for my next tattoo. If you haven't checked them out I suggest you do you won't be disappointed read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

A great experience. The staff was superb and helpful as we got set up for the artwork. They discussed our options, gave us pros and cons, and worked with us through the choices. The place is neat and clean and the prices are on par with what I would expect anywhere. Our artist, Cody, was awesome - professional and courteous. I'd definitely let him do more work in the future! read more

My sister and I got matching palm tree tattoos on our wrist done by Reanna. Super and fast and very detailed. Very happy! read more

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I visited Tattoo's Forever in January 2013 for a cover up of 4 empty red hearts over my left side of my chest. When I walked in I was greeted by a very nice floor manager named Dan. He was very energetic and caring. It was a great feeling to get when your going to get permanent ink done on your body. I told Dan I wanted a wicked new school tattoo with mainly flowers for my cover up. So Dan let Albert know so he can get the drawing ready for when I come back. When I came back for my appointment Albert shows me two roses, just two plain roses. I was surprised because he has a very good portfolio with interesting drawings. So I told him I wanted a crazy wicked new school design and after a little bit he came back with nice hibiscus flowers and leaves. I agreed with it only because he was going to do bright wicked colors. So having this finalized the cost came to $400 w/ 10% Facebook discount equalling $360 which is kind of high for how small it was but he charged more for the covering up. So the process began and it was nice but obviously with pain. 3 hours later he is done and I was just in awe! Finally it was covered up with a little bit showing but your eyes had to search. I actually got a piercing also since they did a great job overall with the tattoo and service. WELL lets get to a week later... Finally the tattoo is healing nicely and I had a stranger point out my cover up. I was shocked and then more people could see the old tattoo shining through. I was devastated! Such a beautiful tattoo but not a good cover up. So I went back and it was a different guy at the front. He seemed less interested in helping me compared to Dan. Well I told him my situation and showed him and he lies right to my face " I can't see it." We'll guys I have a photo for you to prove I am not joking about this shenanigans. Anyways they said Albert doesn't get in till around 4pm so come back and talk to him about fixing the situation. I come back and guess what... Albert can't see me not even for one second to care for his tattoo he branded on me. He just started with a new client while I was there so I'm not sure to blame him 100% but the other floor guy for not letting Albert know ahead of time. I was pretty upset that I knew I was getting screwed. Let me tell you another reason why, its because I was visiting family in Florida for a couple weeks and that I live in Australia. I was coming back to Florida in 9 months. So I really didn't have time to just come back in a month... So the floor guy said that I should come back when I'm back in Florida (9 months) and they will fix it. They wouldn't give me a card of Alberts because they were "all out". So I have 3 more months till I get back to Florida and I am really debating on doing business with them. I may have made the mistake even giving them business in the first place. To sum this all up... Inconsistent customer service, no concern for after care from artist, and tattoo prices can be high. I would not recommend to fellow tatted friends. read more

Tattoos Forever - This is my cover up for 4 hearts and the top heart has wings. Yeah, I know.. You can see it clearly. - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

To my knowledge there is a new owner. I understand just getting a business together and the struggles that come but there were many things I had issues with: 1) The receptionist did not seem committed. She was more focused on her chicken strips than helping and did not have the bathroom stocked. Seems petty but, come on people. Also, when I was trying to discuss the tattoo with the artist another lady kept coming up to interrupt just to show stupid memes to the artist. No professionalism at all. 2) I wanted a black octopus with it inking the galaxy below. Well, it's awful. The shading is inconsistent, you can visibly see the lines where he was filling in so it's incomplete, basically. (Photo below) 3) After my tattoo was done, the owner came over chatting and started drawing a "swoctopus" and road runner with a swastika. Absolutely inappropriate. 4) I should have known to go somewhere else when I was told there are no portfolios (receptionist complained she wasn't given any to put together since they're new). So you are given an artist and have to trust their skills. The owner and artist are extremely nice so I feel bad leaving this review but I want people to know my experience. I haven't gotten a tattoo in 11 years and this deterred me and now I have to pay to go get it fixed. read more

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I got a tattoo today with Freak and it was a great experience! It was my first tattoo and I'm a baby but let me tell you... he calmed me down so much and talked to me in such a calm and understanding manner. Such a clean and pleasant shop where all questions and concerns are addressed professionally and honestly. I will definitely consider coming back if I'm back in this area! Thank you! read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Tattoos Forever is a really great place to get a tattoo. I got my first tattoo this week & it is absolutely fantastic; more realistic than I ever imagined! Curt blew it out of the water by far exceeding any other artist's work displayed anywhere on the internet or in society in general. He is talented & gifted beyond words. He talked me through everything making it a great experience. I HIGHLY recommend Curt for any tattoo you may dream of. Also, Jordan is fantastic at the reception area & answers any questions you may have with thorough explanations & expertise. I love my tattoo & will display it proudly as it is a true work of art by an exceptional artist. Thanks to the owner, Jeff for professionalism & a very clean & organized experience & operation...keep up the great leadership you provide to your staff! read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Heath is the absolute best! He does excellent work and takes his time and goes the extra mile to make sure you're really gonna love your tattoo. He's a great guy as well so sweet and makes you feel so comfortable through the process. Can't say enough great things about Heath and his work. read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

My boyfriend and I were in town for a few days and decided to get tattoos, we saw the reviews and portfolios for this shop and decided to give it a shot. Jordan was extremely welcoming and managed to fit us in right away. The work Cody and Dave did was amazing and they were also so friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone who lives in the area or visiting town. Next time we are here we will definitely be coming back!!! read more

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I have gotten 14 piercings, 2 transdermals, and two tattoos from the piercer Gentle Jordan, and the tattoo artist Justin. I could not be more pleased. Seriously, Gentle Jordan is honest and blunt in the best way possible. Jeremy, well. He came up with a great idea for the paws on my hands he did and executed it perfectly. I am a devotee to Tattoos Forever. Their piercing and tattooing is top notch. 10/10 I love this shop. read more

They were fully booked when we arrived for a walk-in tattoo. However the lady working the front was SUPER nice and gave us a great recommendation and everything worked out! read more

All the staff is very professional and up front and they do an excellent job. Two of my close friends got pacific island tribal work done and I had a chest piece done by Bus. Did an absolutely amazing job and he is absolutely fantastic. Would recommend to anyone who was planning on getting a tattoo. read more

Tattoos Forever - Family Is Forever all done with one pass of a 9 needle liner and two swallows done by Gus. - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Loved my experience here!! Super nonjudgmental atmosphere that lends itself to a comfortable and pleasing visit. I got my nose pierced by Jordan who did a wonderful job and kept me smiling the whole time--even through the pain! Everyone is very easy going and the establishment is super legit, will definitely be recommending to my friends! read more

I visited Tattoos Forever about a week ago wanting to get a cover up for a tattoo on my arm. I was a bit nervous because the last tattoo I got (at a different shop) didn't come out the way I expected, and for the price I paid I was disappointed. Anyway, I was greeted by Sheila who was extremely pleasant and informed. I later spoke with Albert and we agreed upon a price and a piece. I am very pleased and would definitely recommend him to anyone I know. His work area is clean, he was not pushy at all, and that was much appreciated. I will be returning each time I visit FWB. read more

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Best tattoo shop in all of Okaloosa county. The quality of service, customer service, and experience was far above par and exceeded any expectations I had for a tattoo shop while getting my first tattoo. Not sure why other reviewers are giving this shop such a bad name, but they are wrong and this place is amazing. Brad was able to take my idea, mold it to my liking and give me a tattoo that is perfect. Highly recommended. read more

If you want a piercing done definitely go here! I got my nose pierced by Gentle Jordan and he did amazing. He told me everything that I needed to know, got it done fast, and was really funny! read more

Had an amazing experience here today. The staff is very friendly and professional. My tattoo turned out just the way I wanted it to. The lines are very neat and precise. If you are looking for to get a tattoo in this area I suggest you go here. It's worth it. read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

I'm one of Jordan's repeat customers. Jordan pierced both my nose and helix. He was very polite and courteous on both occasions. Once in the piercing room, Jordan explained the procedure each time to make me as comfortable as possible. The room was clean and organized, there was also an autoclave in the room...which made me feel better. The piercing instruments were sealed in a sterile package with visual indicators to ensure sterility. My piercings were done in April/Oct 2019...and I've had no issues with either of them. He is most definitely my "go to " guy if I ever decide to get additional piercings. read more

I got my first tattoo from Will for my 18th birthday and I love it! However, Will was pretty rude about everything and didn't even explain any aftercare. The only time he actually talked to me was to criticize the design I wanted and the meaning behind it. I felt pretty judged and not taken seriously. His tattoo work is amazing, don't get me wrong, but his customer service could be improved. I also got my cartilage pierced from Gentle Jordan and he's awesome! He's the nicest and most gentle piercer and also explained to me the aftercare for both piercing and tattoo. read more

First tattoo experience was amazing! I felt at home from the moment I walked in the door, everyone was so helpful and patient with my indecisiveness. The man at the front desk was friendly and hospitable. My tattoo artist was Leah, she was professional, knowledgeable, and definitely experienced. She put her own little spin on the flowers I wanted and also tattooed my boyfriend a beautiful pineapple. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants a clean, friendly environment with people who know what they're doing. read more

Tattoos Forever - Tattoo Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Great experience here! The shop was very clean and had a great atmosphere. My artist, Cody, was just super and I am very pleased with the results. The price was reasonable and I would certainly recommend them to anyone. read more

Jordan pierced my nose and it was such a great experience. He was really nice and reassuring, didn't hurt nearly as bad as I had expected and it looks awesome. I am totally going back for my next one!! read more

I received the two worst tattoos I own. From an artist that works at this place. Name Albert. I'm stuck with the two worst Tattoos Forever. I hope this will suffice, Yelp. These are facts. Not unbiased reviews. If you choose to get a forever piece of art on your Dermis by this guy don't be upset. I warned you. The owner of this store keeps calling yelp and complaining. Due to the one star. I assume he wants to be the number one butterfly tattoo parlor in Florida. Well done. I feel that the consumer deserves to know the product this establishment puts out. Hey owner, instead of getting irate and defensive maybe you should've offered to make it right. That's what I would have done. That's what a successful public establishment does. Just to info you. In case you've never heard that before. If you complain again. I'll post pictures for you. Don't think you want that. read more

Impala Pat is amazing, he is a great tattoo artist and his lettering is out of this world. You can't go wrong with him.

Nick Minervine is by far one of the greatest people I've ever met.. He has been tattooing me since 2006.. I was stationed down there with my ex husband and now I live in Texas and still drive down to see him.. I've been tattooed by him numerous times!! His work was amazing when I met him and even more now!! read more

Great establishment for first experience tattoos. Highly recommended to go here! The employees and tattoo artists were amazing! Curt was my artist and very respectful highly professional as well! read more

A friend and I walked in to get our noses pierced. The place was very clean, we were greeted right away. Jordan explained the procedure and provided aftercare instructions prior and after and gave us written instructions to take home. The room where he does the piercings was very clean and he opened the sterile needle in front of us. The piercing was only uncomfortable for a nano second. Jordan was professional and pleasant. If you are planning on getting a piercing..look no further, walk in or schedule with Jordan. read more

Our family came to give our mom/ grandma an 80th birthday tattoo. Jordan the greeter/scheduler was so pleasant, kind and patient when we arrived that he made it a very enjoyable experience. As luck would have it, Bus was our tattoo artist because he was covering for a friend on this Sunday. Our family eventually ended up with two different sets of sister tattoos and a grandma tattoo. It was a very chill afternoon and Bus did an amazing job not only on the tattoos but also with patience! Fun fun day. Thanks Jordan and Bus! read more

i just got a cherry blossom tree by kendall and she did SUCH a great job. she did the whole drawing herself just from what i described and she made it even better than i could have imagined. the staff here is extremely nice and really easy to get comfortable around. during my 5 hour session i had so much fun just hanging out with her that i kinda forgot i was getting tattooed at the time. anyways tattoos forever i'd definitely recommend going to for a clean and friendly environment that feels like the most comfortable place i've ever been to get a tattoo. read more

After much research on the topic I recently decided to have my nipples pierced. I happened to speak to two ladies who'd had piercing experiences with Gentle Jordan here at Tattoos Forever and, since they were so highly complimentary of him, and because I had my nose pierced here years ago (by someone else) I figured why not. Tattoos Forever as a facility is always nice and clean and the folks who work there have never been anything but nice, upbeat and positive when I've visited. Jordan allowed me to ask questions prior to the procedure, and it was obvious that he is well-versed in his craft. He thoroughly answered every question I had and when it came time to pierce he let me know at each step of the way what was going to happen and gave me great instructions. Like most people, I suppose, I already had a preconceived notion in my head of what this piercing would feel like so I had already hyped myself to be ready for excruciating pain (thanks YouTubers!). I am pleased to report that, although like every piercing this one smarted initially, but only for a second, this piercing has honestly thus far been my least painful (after the fact) and I've had zero issues. I didn't bleed and my piercings aren't even showing any discharge! I have been quite amazed. I am extremely happy with my new piercings! Gentle Jordan is a great, sweet guy who deserves your business! read more

This tattoo place sucks! I will never go back and I've lost faith in tattoo artists because the tattoo I got there was my 2nd botched tattoo that I've gotten. First off the guy at the front desk was a total douche and didn't seem to get what I wanted which was a small infinity love tattoo on my wrist. He made me feel stupid about the size and was not helpful enough in getting the sizing right. I pretty much went stupid since I was new to tattooing at the time and knew much of nothing, so I let him totally sway me off of what I wanted. I figured they were the professionals and knew better than I did, so I trusted their opinion and judgment over my own. Then he tried to overcharge me on the tattoo, but I talked him down $20 on it. When I told him what I did want to pay, which was a totally fair price, and the going rate for a tattoo like I was getting which only took 2 mins to do, he then made it out like my tattoo was going to be teeny tiny and suck for that much. I really should have left then, but I was so excited to get the tattoo because it was a special tattoo for me and my fiance and I drove an hour to the place....So then after I paid, a different artist than the one that ended up doing the tattoo drew it up and I found out that although it didn't seem to look all that bad at first I realized afterwards that it turned out to be a poor drawing and way too big for my wrist. It sticks all the way out on the side of my wrist and it's messed up on the lining in a couple of spots too. It bugs me every single day, every time I look at it. I'm going to need to do a cover up and have it all reworked with something else now. I know I didn't notice the inconsistencies with the tattoo till afterwards, so, I do take part of the blame for not taking better notice, but I trusted them all as professionals on this, was told it looked perfect, and told I would get a good quality tattoo and I didn't get that. I also feel like the artist that did it maybe should have payed more attention to the detail and realized it wasn't right. He's the professional artist and should be able to tell that stuff more so than me and its supposed to be a team effort. The artist also didn't talk much and seemed unfriendly. They were all a bunch of jackasses up there...it was a bad tattoo and experience for me when it was supposed to be a special tattoo and fun experience that turned out a mess I've had to live with ever since. I have to cover the thing all the time till I can get the money together for a good cover up from a real artist somewhere else. read more