Review of Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy.
Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy is a unique business that offers a range of services, including tattooing, body piercing, jewelry sales, and even a museum. The shop is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and has been around for many years, earning a reputation as one of the best tattoo shops in the area.
The shop is open seven days a week, with varying hours depending on the day. Customers can stop by any day of the week to browse the selection of jewelry or to get a tattoo or piercing. The shop is known for its clean and welcoming environment, with friendly staff who are always happy to help customers find what they need.
The tattoo artists at Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy are highly skilled and experienced, with a wide range of styles and specialties. Customers can choose from a variety of pre-designed tattoos or work with an artist to create a custom design. The body piercing services are also top-notch, with a focus on safety and cleanliness.
One unique aspect of Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy is the museum, which features a collection of tattoo-related artifacts and memorabilia. Visitors can learn about the history of tattooing and see examples of vintage tattoo equipment and artwork.
Overall, Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality tattoo or piercing, or for those interested in learning more about the art and history of tattooing. The shop's friendly staff, clean environment, and talented artists make it a top destination for anyone in the Louisville area.
From the business
"Louisville’s oldest studio, voted best by Leo Readers Choice 2012-2021. Implant quality jewelry, Association of Professional Piercers member Piercers, and the areas best selection of quality jewelry. Founded in 1973 by Tattoo Charlie, the studio has consistently been at the forefront of safety standards. Charlie was one of the first artists nationwide to begin wearing gloves, he pioneered the use of disposable tubes in the early 1990’s (most studios still reuse steel tubes to this day), and Charlie and his son Buddy helped write the regulations governing tattooing and piercing for the state of Kentucky. Charlie passed away in 2007, his son Buddy took over running the business at that time."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Tattoo Charlie's Preston Hwy. Reviews - 100
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Marci moo13
Such a wonderful experience! Justin was super amazing! He'd added some awesome ideas to my new tattoo that I would've never thought of. He really took note on what I wanted. Super clean and professional. The whole place is so awesome to walk and look at!
Sarah Ford
They ALL were very professional, educated, and welcoming! I had alot of questions and they answered them without me feeling dumb. I walked in and made an appointment with Luitt and he was amazing, I would definitely refer anyone to him, he's a great tattoo artist and very professional! I will be goin back there to get all my tattoos and piercings!
Alyssa Marie
Excellent service, very professional, good prices, clean environment, friendly greeting.
Got my ears pierced and it was a very pleasant experience. I plan on calling soon to add on to my current tattoo. Their work is truly magnificent.
Piercing healed very well and looks beautiful.
Would highly recommend.
Edit to review: I highly recommend making appointments on their site. It's fast and very simple. If you call, they may not be able to answer. By the look of their reviews they are a very popular and busy tattoo studio and may all be busy with customers. When I made an appointment and came in the gentleman answered all of my questions and he was very kind and knowledgeable.
Lance Marples
What can be said of Tattoo Charlies?!? This is a Louisville icon and in the 30÷ years since I got my first ink by the legend himself, Tattoo Charlie, (only weeks before he retired from his craft) the company that bears his namesake has set the bar for other shops in Kentuckiana. Though the original shop on Berry Blvd has closed they have expanded to operate a few other locations with standards and quality that mirrors the original, hiring only the best, most accomplished artists. Whether you want a tiny, obscure bluebird or a full sleeve of mystic imagination, having your ink done here makes it a little less likely that you'll regret 20 years later, getting inked up.
A shout out to those fine artists that have carried on the tradition of Tattoo Charlie's. Thanks to all of you, from myself and the entire city of Louisville
Karlee Gong
I got my septum pierced by Jess and I highly recommend them! They explained every single step of the process in detail which helped me feel really comfortable.
Court Cut It
Went here to get my nose pierced. From the time I walked in the staff was great! Thank you Jess! She did a great job!
Alana Haymes
Jess was AMAZING and so sweet! All of my friends and I love our piercings so much! I’ll definitely be coming back to her!
Erin W
Jess was so nice, so helpful and I felt really comfortable with her. Make sure you make an appointment online, it’s super easy to do (I wish all businesses had this option). Because of the appt I had plenty of time to look at all the jewelry- they have the best selection I’ve seen. It took me quite a while to decide on what I wanted but Jess never rushed me and gave me good suggestions. I appreciated how she told me exactly what to expect before piercing me. I will definitely be back.
Rachel Winsch
Very clean and safe environment. Staff is very friendly. Darin did an awesome job on my tattoo. Will be back again!
Matt Polston
All but two of my tattoos are from this place (I have 17). Darren is currently working on my left arm over time and can't recommend him enough. But I would trust anyone there. There's a reason they have been around for so long.