The Tattoo Factory

The Tattoo Factory is a professional tattoo and piercing studio network serving the Carolinas and Florida with multiple locations designed to make quality ink and body art accessible to everyone. Operating studios in Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory, and Statesville, North Carolina, plus Largo, Florida, The Tattoo Factory combines professional expertise, affordable pricing, and a welcoming atmosphere that welcomes both seasoned enthusiasts and first-time clients.
Specializing in custom tattoos, walk-in flash designs, cover-ups, and expert body piercings, The Tattoo Factory employs licensed professionals committed to delivering exceptional work in a clean, sterile environment. Whether you're looking for a small, meaningful piece or a large custom design, the studio offers transparent pricing starting at just $25, making professional tattoo artistry more affordable and accessible. The team understands that getting your first tattoo can feel intimidating, which is why they've cultivated a straightforward, non-judgmental vibe focused on clear communication, fair pricing, and genuine customer care.
For those seeking late-night tattoo and piercing services, The Tattoo Factory offers expanded hours specifically designed around after-hours clients. The Charlotte location, launching October 1, 2026, features dedicated late-night hours every single day, making it perfect for professionals, shift workers, and anyone needing ink outside traditional shop hours. The Gastonia studio also provides late-night weekend hours, ensuring you have convenient options across multiple locations. This commitment to flexible scheduling sets The Tattoo Factory apart in an industry where many shops maintain strictly conventional business hours.
The studio's approach to body piercings reflects professional standards that prioritize your health and comfort. All piercings are performed using single-use sterile needles in a completely sanitary environment—never piercing guns, which are outdated and less hygienic. This commitment to safety, combined with quality jewelry options and upgrade selections, means you leave with a piercing done right and jewelry you'll love wearing. The team provides detailed aftercare guidance for both tattoos and piercings, ensuring proper healing and long-lasting results.
Beyond basic tattoo and piercing services, The Tattoo Factory serves the broader body art community by offering quality body jewelry and professional tattoo equipment and supplies at select locations. Whether you're an artist looking for supplies or someone seeking the perfect piece of jewelry for a new piercing, the studio stocks options that meet professional standards.
The Tattoo Factory's multi-location network allows flexibility and convenience. With five studios across North Carolina and Florida, you're likely near a location that fits your schedule. Each studio maintains consistent safety standards, professional practices, and the same welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a reliable experience regardless of which location you visit.
The process at The Tattoo Factory is intentionally simple and stress-free. Walk in, discuss your vision with an experienced artist, receive a clear, fair quote with no hidden fees, and leave with work you're genuinely proud to wear. For larger or more complex designs, the team is equally prepared to schedule consultations and design sessions, ensuring custom pieces are exactly what you envision.
Affordability combined with professionalism is The Tattoo Factory's core promise. In an industry where quality work sometimes carries premium prices, this studio proves that professional, clean, licensed tattooing and piercing doesn't require breaking the bank. Great deals and competitive pricing make body art accessible to people at all income levels.
Whether you're a tattoo enthusiast planning your next piece, someone considering a first piercing, or looking for late-night availability in the Charlotte or Gastonia area, The Tattoo Factory delivers professional body art services in a clean, welcoming environment with fair pricing and genuine customer focus. Visit any of their five locations to experience why they've become a trusted name for tattoos and piercings across the Carolinas and Florida.