Black Hive Tattoo

Everything about my experience here has been second to none. Very professional yet relaxed atmosphere. I got work done by Nick and have had so many compliments on my 1/2 sleeve. Being that I had several sessions to go to I've had a chance to meet all the other artists and look at work they were doing while I was there. I wouldn't hesitate at all to recommend any of them to my friends or family and I can see why they were voted top shop in Jax. I can't wait to go back later this year.

I love this place. I highly recommend this shop to anybody wanting a unique tattoo that they will enjoy forever.
They have no flash anywhere in the shop. Every tattoo is individually tailored to suit the customers desire with the tattoo artist guidance.
I have returned more than once and even taken my son for his first tattoo. Make an appt and get started pm that piece that you've been thinking of. You won't be disappointed.

Just got some work done by Chance at Black Hive. Excellent experience!

He worked with me on the design and made it better than what I had originally brought in. He was mellow and professional during the entire sitting.

The shop was very clean and comfortable. I can't speak first hand about the other artists but I would have no hesitation to get more work done by any of them. My impression is that these artists truly care about the work they turn out, not simply how many clients they can get in and out.

The only thing I would mention is parking, get there a little early because it might take you several minutes to find a suitable place to park.

All in all I highly recommend them!

My artist was Colbey, and he did an amazing job. It's nice to have an artist as excited about the tattoo as you are. I gave him my base idea and a few things I wanted to add. He took it and improved on the idea. Highly recommend Black Hive to anyone looking for a tattoo.

Received a new tattoo from Selina about 4 weeks ago, and I just can't begin to express my sincere appreciation for her dedication, talent and ability to go above & beyond my expectations! We started with a very rough idea and she elevated it to a point I wouldn't have thought of myself. The shop itself is very clean, very professional and the staff are all welcoming from the start. They all have long waits and it's well worth it. They are an extremely talented staff with a deserved reputation for custom work, so be patient, go with the flow, and just KNOW that you're getting your Tat from some of the best to offer! Way to go Selina and THANK YOU so very much!! - Durf

Best tattoo shop in Jacksonville! Nick, Selina, Sole and Co. do AMAZING WORK! If you want a really excellent tattoo, or need an old one covered up they are the shop to talk to. It may take a bit to get an appointment, but it will totally be worth the wait.

The wait isn’t worth it, I’ve been on their newsletter for over a year at this point waiting for the artist I was interested in to “open their books” theres no tattoo in the world good enough to excuse the atrocious wait time and how they handle booking clients, find another shop/artist that doesn’t make you wait an undisclosed amount of time just to schedule your tattoo, I guarantee it will be just as good as whatever this shop can offer

Chance has done two amazing tattoos, and a recolor of a tattoo done by another artist 10 years ago. Over a month out and the recolor looks better than when the tattoo was fresh, and the two that he did for me are flawless. I am going back for my third piece by Chance next week. And I have a large side piece in mind in the future. I have lived all over the country and this is by far the cleanest most professional shop I have ever been to. When I move back to the west coast I will fly out specifically to have Chance do any future work. I can't say enough about this shop!

Honestly the best tattoo parlor ive been to over the past 5 years. The staff were extremely professional, clean, and provided a fun environment through the whole process. It can take some time between contact and actual appointment, but only because they are true professionals/artists and take it seriously.

Sole commissioned my piece after I gave her a variety of photographs and sat down with her to go over what I was looking for. Long story short, she knocked it out of the park. I couldn't have asked for a better design. The tattooing process itself was the same, Sole was fun during its entirety and the final product turned out beautiful. The line-work and shading are the best of any piece I've gotten.

Black Hive Tattoo and Sole will see my business in the future for as long as they are in town. Big thanks to them for something ill have for a lifetime!

Start with the pro's...

Great shop. Super clean. Ample parking. All the artists are courteous and pleasant. The air you get at other tattoo shops (i.e. like they're doing you a huge favor by giving you a tattoo) does NOT exist here. They're all extraordinarily pleasant. I did a substantial amount of research in Jacksonville to find someone to do a tattoo for me and, while each of the artists here have a different style they all do fantastic work. I decided to go with Colbey Joyce.

Which leads me to my next pro... They actually work with you to get what you want vs. trying to force feed their own ideas down your throat. Colbey was great at pointing out what would work and was happy to make changes without making a big deal about it.

Cons.... None. Seriously. None. Each artist has different pricing... so, I'm not going to speak to all of them in this regard as I'm not sure what the others are. I can say though, Colbey charges are VERY reasonable for the quality you get.

Finally, I was so happy with the first tattoo he did I went back to see if he could do a coverup of a previously poorly done tattoo (by another local and popular Jacksonville tattoo shop). He had a few ideas, I picked one - he drew it up and, bingo. Done. Awesome work.

Can't say enough good things about this place, their work and, specifically Colbey.