Professional, clean, friendly, and such a beautiful shop! Ive been pierced by the incredible piercing artist Megan and Tattooed by the phenomenal artist Gabriel Luna here and its my go to tattoo shop even though its 12 hours from home! I will gladly make the drive anytime for these folks, Ive never felt as welcomed in a shop as I did here.

The most LGBTQ friendly tattoo shop in town and I highly recommend them and their wonderful staff.

Noah was great. He did an outstanding job. I gave the receptionist a vague idea of what I was looking for and size and he had it absolutely perfect for me when I showed up to my appointment. I highly recommend Noah and Forbidden for your next tattoo.

Professional staff and a beautiful shop. Buddy Ormond is my tattoo artist here, and his talent and professionalism are unmatched.

Megan was so kind, professional, informative, and made the piercing as painless as possible! It was clean, quick, and easy. I got to choose some super cute jewelry as well and even got an aftercare bag! They truly go above and beyond, I would recommend this business to everyone!!

I’ve had a great experience with Megan as my piercer. She’s done two piercings for me this past week. She’s super professional, understanding, and easy going. She makes it as simple for you as possible and so I will continue coming here for any future piercings. Couldn’t have been more satisfied.

I showed up on time to my appointment with Gabriel Luna. He refused to tattoo me, and stole my deposit. He claimed my skin was ‘damaged’ and that ‘you need to MOISTURIZE 3 times a day.’ I specifically DIDN’T use product that day, as I WAS GETTING TATTOOED. Smells like a scam to me. Fine if you want to refuse me service, but then you should return my $180 deposit. There are PLENTY of other DECENT artists in the area.. don’t waste your money here.*Photo is of my “sunburnt skin” where my tattoo was going to go. Yet he was more concerned with a dry spot on the BACK of my shoulder. 🤔ETA: I never signed a single thing. And the 80+ year old woman (Ann) who supposedly owns the place thinks that making up lies and calling me a Karen makes her look… good? She also tried to claim I gave them a fake address. She actually seems to know very little about what’s happening at her ‘business.’ I’m not the first one they’ve done this to, so beware. She can’t even keep her stories straight with her own employees. Don’t trust them with your body.

I stopped in as a walk in to get some piercings. First thing I’d say is I love the environment. It’s very welcoming and clean. The front desk employee was very helpful and got me checked in quickly. The person that did my piercing was Megan and the whole process was great. We talked about what I wanted, Megan provided some education on surface piercings and we ended up doing a different piercing because some jewelry had to be ordered. I love what I got and plan to go back ASAP to get more piercings. 10/10 recommend!

The artist was super cool, very professional and nerdy (talked to us about anime etc). Super down to earth..... 4 stars because the front desk lady needs fired. Suuuuper rude, super snotty, you could feel her rolling her eyes from across the room. It was clear that she hated being there and didnt want to talk to or service anyone.

I set an appt (on Aug 19) through the receptionist to have a consultation with the artist Chris Swenski on Sept 11. Four hours before the appt the receptionist informs me the artist feels ill and most reschedule for Oct 30th. When asked if there were any sooner appts because I have waited already and it should be sooner the receptionist replied “not necessarily”.When asked if the time could be moved up since there were other consultations scheduled before Oct 30, the answer was no and the time already waited before should be disregarded. Call me “old-fashioned” but those who wait the longest probably have priority to being seen first if the business or artist is at fault for the rescheduling.After debating the importance of time and professionalism with the receptionist a date of Sept 25 was agreed on, assuming the artist is feeling well.Again this is just to have a consult, not even have any work done or be decided to have done. Hopefully no other unprofessional steps are taken and the business are artist earn a good review on Sept 25. As of right now not impressed and would not recommend

I got my medusa done here today and it was placed perfectly. She really took the time to answer my questions, made sure I was satisfied with the placement and was super professional and patient with me. Will definitely be coming here again!

Nice artists but completely predatory business practices. If you put a deposit down for a tattoo you better get it because if you change your mind and want a different idea theyll steal your money and make you put down another deposit. Scumbags

I just want to say, I love the piercer she was very nice The only thing that I have had any issues with. Is that when she pierced my septum she pierced it at the very tip of my nose so literally my metal is going through the very tip that you can feel the metal on the very front of my nose and you can see it just looking at it. I’m just upset that I had to spend $60 on a piercing just have to get it taken out and re-pierced

My first tattoo experience went great. I would recommend Noah.

Absolutely love this team! Always such a relaxing and chill environment, and the staff is so friendly and amazing!

Moe was awesome. He gave me exactly what I wanted and even added a little bit extra to make it even better than I expected. I gave him a tattoo and then changed my mind the day of. He instantly said that’s fine and drew it up. Very friendly employees. I am super happy with my tattoo and will definitely come back.

The receptionist was very rude over the phone & she refused to assist me until I showed up in person. I came in as a walk in to get a simple 4 word sentence with a heart at the end & was told the only tattoo artist who would was able to do lettering isn’t in..I’m pretty sure that’s the most simple common request you get. Not a great first impression

I just moved to the area and was looking for a new shop to get piercings and tattoos. I didnt even get to make it to the back room because the front desk lady was not as polite as I had hoped. I went in looking to get a small tattoo and she said they were closed and I said oh my bad, it says you close at 8 and its 6:50 she said no it says clearly online when we close at 7. I showed her my phone where it said 8 and she rolled her eyes and said thats false. Another occasion I tried to go with my friend for a piercing and she told me to leave the shop and I couldnt be with my friend for moral support. My friend was very scared and I asked again if its okay, I am vaccinated and wearing a mask and she got mad and told me again to leave the store. I imagine the tattoo and piercing artists are amazing I just never got a chance to see because of rude customer service :(Edit* I came into the shop 2 separate occasions. The first was last week when I was turned away due to the internet providing incorrect closing times. The second was today 5/12 when I was told to leave the shop when my friend was getting a piercing.

Love this place! Moe did a fabulous job, and make me feel very comfortable! Fast, and amazing. Thank you guys for an amazing experience!!

Have been to this shop for 5 sessions so far, and a great experience every time. From them calling ahead go remind you of your appointment, to maintaining a VERY clean shop, and following strict Covid protocols, this shop is my personal go-to.Both the artists Ive gone to, Bud and Chris did a great job on all of my artwork, and the owner is very nice as well. Really no down sides here. Even when I had one sessions that was a cover up and it scabbed pretty badly due to my own oversight, the artist was in touch with me every step of the way to help me get it healed correctly.If you want a good quality tattoo around JVegas, this is it.

Got tattooed by moe hes amazing really watches what he does and makes sure all his work is top of the line. 10/10

I just got my first tattoo there. My Tattoo Artist Lucas was respectful and extremely friendly! Very clean and perfect quality I Highly recommend.

Noah was great! Exactly what I was going for and easy to book with.

I got a small tattoo (my first one) and was genuinely surprised at the service. Complimentary drinks and snacks, and a clean and nice place. Ill definitely make this my go-to for my next tattoos!

First time visitor to Forbidden Tattoo. Clean and inviting atmosphere. Friendly staff and a great tech, Noah who did an excellent job on my piece.

Staff was super nice and polite, the piercer he was super sweet and patient with me(I was super nervous) 1000/10 would go there again

Came in for a consult. Was met on time, very clean and comfortable. Very professional and helpful in taking my ideas and create something unique.

Absolutely love Megan! She looked at my nipple piercings and wasnt even the one to pierce them. She gave me professional time and information. She pierced my nieces ears and was so patient and informative. Wont go to any other piercer!

I went to see Meghan when I had an issue with a piercing that I received at a different shop. Meghan corrected the issue and now my piercing is doing great! Meghan is super knowledgeable about piercings.She is also very nice.

Very clean! I got my nose pierced by Megan and she was so nice and made me feel very relaxed!! The whole experience was very fast! I was only there for 15 minutes! I did have a appointment! Totally recommended this place!!

Where I get all my tattoos! My favorite artist is Sterling an award winning artist, the shop is very clean and they take very good care of there guests!

Amazing amazing experience they are all about protocol when dealing with covid I would recommend your business to anyone who wants professional and sterile business Update came back for a second piercing by Megan I absolutely love her she takes her time and talk to you during the entire process I will definitely be back for more im addicted nowUpdate

Got my first tattoo there yesterday and it was a great experience definitely coming back in the future highly recommend buddy

Spotless, friendly and thorough. Only got a piercing but will definitely go there for my next tattoo!

I was super skeptical getting a tattoo so close to base but my expectations were surpassed! I came to Brandon with little idea of what I wanted other than the concept and he sent an idea my way that I absolutely loved! He took his time to perfect the work he done and I could not be happier with it! He has what I would consider “light hands” as this was the biggest and easiest tattoo I’ve ever received. The staff is extremely friendly and the shop is very clean. After moving here I did extensive research on artists in the area and I am so happy I found this shop. Brandon is super talented and I will recommend him to everyone in search of new ink!

I got a lot of tattoos done here, by Gabriel whenever hes in town. Basically hes done my entire right side and a collaboration piece on my left leg lol I always tell people that if theyre going to the Jacksonville,NC area and theyre looking for a good artist to check him out. I even asked him to make some artwork for me and hope one day our paths will cross again. Everyone there has always been super kind to me though and Ive always found it to be rather relaxing to go. Granted Im weird and find 10 hours of tattooing to be relaxing. Photo is of the last piece he did on me healed.

Megan is awesome! Went in for a nostril piercing and she made me feel so calm and comfortable through the whole process. Will definitely be coming back!

Great people, really kind and helpful.

Megan was very kind, so was the receptionist. When you walk in you see some of the tattoo artists work on the wall, it’s a cool environment with nice leather couches and a relaxing area. Got my ears pierced and I hope to keep coming back for gauges and tattoos! Awesome people, happy I chose Forbidden out of all the ratchet places around Jacksonville..... A+ 😁😁😁😁

First the place is clean and the staff are professional and kind. They’re also extremely accommodating, they had snacks and water out front in the waiting area.Next, my artist Brandon, was extremely professional, clean and very talented. I highly recommend him for your next tattoo. You can see a few of his art pieces around the studio itself, they’re beautiful.If you’re looking to get some ink done, this is the place to go. Keep in mind, that when you’re paying for ink, you’re paying for quality. This was one of my more expensive tattoos, but it was worth the money spent. You get what you pay for here.

Great staff and establishment. Buddy did awesome work and would recommend him in a heartbeat! Will definitely return fir more work!

Truly, a hidden gym, in NC and Eastern NC, service, food and the atmosphere are exceptional.If you find yourself in Jacksonville, NC you want find a better rib eye or authentic Irish food, in an high level adult venue.

The receptionist lady with brown hair was very unprofessional and obviously doesn’t want this shop to make any money 💰.

The best ink ive ever gotten.... Sterling is amazing. I highly recommend him

I was only Price shopping and looking for jewelry. But the staff was extremely courteous and all the prices are in Plainview

I got my first bigger piece done here by Brandon and everyone in the shop was super nice and friendly. Brandon went above and beyond to make sure i absolutely loved my tattoo and his work is beyond amazing!

Highly recommend Forbidden Tattoos. I called in this morning and asked if they had availability for 6 people to get a tattoo. The receptionist was extremely friendly and professional. We got here and we were greeted immediately. The entire shop worked to get us all our tattoos. I will definitely be back to get more work done. Thank you all so much for getting myself and my family our tattoos. We will always remember the amazing experience we had here.

TL:DR - completely amazing, 10/10, highly reccomend.Now for the long version- I have wanted a tattoo since I was 16, im now 25, I waited 9 years for my very first tattoo and I have been fiddling with design ideas of what I wanted for the past 4 years,. I sent them my image and was booked a consultation.The enviorment of the shop : stunning, clean, smells great, beautifully designed, very well taken care of, the art on the walls is beautiful, you can seriously tell they care. The nice lady at the desk was so nice. (i didnt grab her name)So far my first impression is off to a great start.Meeting my artist - My artist was Moe (moeink88 on insta- look him up) THE WORLDS BEST MUSTACHE, I handed him my design, we talked a bit, I booked the appointment, super excited, first tattoo vibes and leftNow I am anxious by nature so I was super nervous, I knew I liked his work from checking and re-checking his instagram, looking over my favorite tattoos and what not of his work and the waiting game began.!!TATTOO DAYYYYY!!Saturday (today) rolls up, I show up and he is drawing a version of what I had on a flat piece of paper into a readable, flowing, art for the skin design. I thought mine was good, but his was way better- let me just say - *TRUST YOUR ARTIST* because oh my god. I couldnt have asked for a better tattoo. I walked out with a tattoo that I know I will love forever, he managed to put 8 years of my life into a tattoo in a very memorable way, I almost cried once or twice while he was doing it because this means THAT much to me. Not only was the tattoo fantastic, Moe is a freaking KING. If he is in town and you want a good tattoo, hit him up. After this tattoo heals and he comes back to town, I will be having him add stuff to/around this tattoo, if im lucky he will help me cover both thighs honestly. So his art is great, I cant rep that hard enough, but also? He is a fantastic person, very lovely, very freaking funny, so nice, patient, we would joke, and then he would focus, then joke, then focus, but the work never faltered. He kept checking on me, he made sure I was comfortable, offered to get me water or anything I needed, asked if I needed breaks. I honestly couldnt have asked for a better experience or a better artist especially for a first tattoo. I was so comfortable that I stopped being nervous and just had a fun, really great experience!In conclusion- Forbidden tattoos and piercings cares, they use great artists, they dont cut corners, they keep their spaces clean and awesome, everyone is friendly. If you have a bad experience there- youre probably the issue(sorry if that upsets you). Everything from atmosphere to customer service is top tier. I can definitely understand why so many people reccomend them and now I am one of those people.I love this shop, Im so grateful to Moe, I will be back, you should go here, your mom should go here, your third cousin twice removed should go here, that one guy from highschool that hit you up on facebook last week should go here.

I went in for a couple piercings with Jessye and she really made me feel relaxed. She explained everything to me, what to expect before and after and just really put me at ease. She cleaned everything thoroughly in front of me and opened all new packets of sterile equipment. She gave me aftercare instructions and gave her personal cell to contact her with any questions or concerns and even said I could go in at any time if I needed her to take a look at the piercings to ensure they were healing right. I highly recommend this place. The guy on the front desk was really helpful also. He explained a bit about the procedure too and after it was all done gave me some anti microbial soap and recommended some salt spray too to help with healing. They were awesome and I will definitely go back.

Absolutely love Forbidden Tattoo. Every time Ive come here they have been nothing but welcoming and kind. The last time I was there I got a nose piercing, and the time before that I got my graduation card from my Mom tattooed on me. She passed away a year ago and they were very understanding and helpful! Will Taylor did my tattoo, and I highly recommend him! He traced over my Moms chicken scratch like a pro and I love it ♡ Thank you guys!

The place looks very nice and has a very cozy vibe. The workers are nice and do a wonderful job and took us in easily when we came last minute

Girl at the front counter was very rude and demanding! We where not the only ones to leave!

Elite Tattoo Gallery is hands down the most professional and comfortable shop Ive ever been to. I have been in shops from Anchorage Alaska, all the way to Baltimore and everything in between.I am more than confident that every artist that works there is capable of producing exactly what is requested, and will do it better than any neighboring location in the area.The Artists are extremely welcoming and personable, and the environment is flawless. Good music, great artists, engaging conversation, and even complimentary food and beverages with free after care products! What more could you want in a tattoo experience!?

When I got my second hole in my lobe I wanted a stud. They said they couldn’t put a stud in and had to do a hoop. The hoop was hideous. They also didn’t do it correctly and I had to go to another place to get it redone.

Elite Tattoo has earned a customer for life. This was my first tattoo and I could not be happier. Josh and the staff were beyond professional from the instant I walked in. The atmosphere was friendly and accommodating. All of my questions were answered with a smile and years of expertise. The shop is extremely clean. Free snacks, comfy couches, and tasty jams. Sergio was the artist that gave me this beautiful piece. He is amazingly talented. Did I mention they stayed stayed until 11 pm to finish my tattoo? I am stoked to be a part of the Elite Tattoo family.

Elite Tattoo is by far the nicest tattoo shop I have ever been to. I have gotten several tattoos over the years, but this place beats them all. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a friendly face and offered complimentary snacks and drinks while you wait. I didnt wait long at all! I had an appointment with Gabriel for a pet portrait piece of my dog. He did such an amazing job on it, I still cant stop looking at it! His talent is insane. I have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful it is. So thank you, Gabriel, and Elite for such a wonderful experience. The vibe of the place is so laid back and chill, and I cant wait to come back in the future for more ink. Now I dont want to go anywhere else! :)

Elite was very clean and an amazing environment. I went to the elite and saw Lindsey. She did such a phenomenal job on my tattoo. I didn’t wanna go to just anyone. I saw her portfolio of tattoos and knew she would do my bunny justice. It came out perfect and super realistic. She’s amazing and I would totally go again.

The staff at Forbidden is outstanding!!!! The Misses and I have taking all of our piercing and tattoo business here because of the professionalism and expert skills. Jessye has performed many piercings on us since January and always makes us feel comfortable and offers honest opinions and excellent education on aftercare. Her technique is gentle, flawless, and detailed orientated with exceptional attention to placement and hygiene. We highly recommend her for your piercing needs. She is also very readily available to answer questions after the piercing and offers great follow up service. I’d give her ten ⭐️ if that were an option.Melissa is a phenomenal tattoo artist. She has performed 3 significant pieces for us and we have been more than impressed. She took our concept and brought it to life with much more detail and style than we imagined. We will be going back for much more work. Sergio is also an excellent tattoo artist and performed one of our pieces very much to our satisfaction. His technique brings images to life on the skin. His color work is second to none.Josh will great you when you walk into this world class facility and immediately make you feel right at home. He is knowledgeable about all of their services and will guide you to the right artist to accomplish your vision. All of the other staff at this facility are also very friendly to us when we are waiting or taking breaks from tattooing.

Great service, clean friendly

My daughter got her nose ring as a graduation gift. Couldnt have had a better person to ease my baby girl through this experience. Great atmosphere. Clean and they genuinely care about your entire experience (before, during and after)Thank you Jessye!

My first recommendation every time anyone ask me where to get a good tattoo. All around an amazing place. From the talent here to the looks.

Very chill environment, the staff really makes you feel at home. The price for piercings is competitive for Jacksonville $60 for my septum. Once its fully healed Ill comment on the Artist and piercing. However, I love it so far!

Went in to get two important tattoos with my wife and the experience was pure bliss! Extremely professional, clean and the whole staff is warm and welcoming. We had our three year old with us and the staff were so friendly to her it made the whole process that much better! I was told by many people to go here for our tattoos and I left so happy! In the five hours we were there we saw three other people leave happy with their results. I would highly recommend this establishment to everyone I know and we will be going back for huge piece on my back and possibly more!

This is the place to beat 👌 unfortunately had to get a tattoo removed, but was in and out in an hour for my first appointment, and the removal actually hurt less than getting the tattoo itself. The staff as a whole is extremely knowledgeable, motivated and personable, and it doesnt hurt that all the girls who work there are pretty cute. Definitely willing to get another tattoo here just for the sake of coming back. Thanks guys!

My tattoo artist was Brandon! He did quality work and was very professional! You can tell he really loves what he does! Will absolutely go back to him!

I have been to two other tattoo parlors and never had the experience that I have had here. This was the most wonderful experience I have ever had. When I came into the parlor I was expecting to be treated as a piece of meat. I was not I was treated as if I was a friend. The staff is so friendly and the art work is unbelievable. I had my leg tattooed by Nick and he also fixed my arm tattoo. It was very inexpensive and has a feeling as if you’re at home. The owner and her husband are very friendly and aren’t afraid to make suggestions on changing your tattoo for the good. Over all I will recommend Elite Tattoo Gallery & Body Piercing Studio to anybody whom is looking for a detailed tattoo.

Hands down the best tattoo and piercing shop in Jacksonville. I refuse to go anywhere else. Sterling did my sternum piece, and is absolutely the best with geometric patterns and black and white. They make you feel right at home there, and also include complimentary snacks and drinks while you wait.

It was a great experience with the tattoo artist Stephen.He was very thorough when trying to create the image of what I wanted during the consultation. He was very clear and honest about the possible timing and price. So when the day came and I told him that I dont want what he drew for me but instead Id rather have tattooed the original picture I had, he kindly honored my decision and took his time to draw up a new stencil. Tattoo took shorter than i expected 2,5 hours, and it was done in very professional manner and was interrupted with 2 minute break, so that I could check out how the lining came out.Overall, the artist and the whole personnel provided high quality customer service and I would recommend it to anyone who seeks high quality tattoo art work.

I will start out by saying Will was amazing! He was very professional, patient, and did a great job. He gets 5 stars all around! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️However, the entire process was a giant nightmare. I called to see about making an appointment to get “a dime size” tattoo done. The lady on the phone said they required a consultation for an appointment and to just stop in whenever. So, my friend and I did just that. Turns out, we really didn’t need the consultation because of the simplicity and size (like I stated on the phone multiple times). So they said they could get us right in that night. Well we had plans and wanted to make an appointment for later in the week. We were gifted 2 $50 gift cards from a competition that was won so we wanted to use them. They said we had to put a $40 deposit down to hold the appointment spot and that we would be refunded the deposit so we could use our gift cards. Weird but okay, sure.Night of tattoo, Will was amazing! Everything was great until the checkout process. The new girl at the desk was very awesome, and super kind. She was new so she needed some help. An older woman (much older) was called up to help. She seemed extremely put off by this “inconvenience” of having to issue refunds to use our gift cards. She then turned her nose up about the cards, saying they were super old and had the most disgusting look on her face with an extremely disrespectful tone. My friend and I are both managers of salons, like we get it. But I have never seen such disrespectful behavior. She made us feel so uncomfortable! On top of it all, this was my FIRST TATTOO EXPERIENCE! Totally ruined it. So after an annoying amount of time and 3 staff members later, we were done. As I turned my car on, I saw her race to the window and stare at us through the glass. Like are you serious? Unbelievable! I held my tongue through the entire process because I was raised to be respectful, and treat everyone with that same respect. She was awful! As much as I wanted to go back in, I don’t think I ever will.It’s really a shame that such a toxic person works in such a cool place with great talent.

I went with a group of friends for piercings. Jessye, the piercer, was amazing at her what she did. Super professional, gentle, and quick. She had an answer for all my questions and gave me her cell phone number in case I had any issues. The shop was incredibly clean and everyone we encountered there was so nice. Highly recommended!

Just got my tattoo done and HOLY BALLS this place is awesome! Melissa did my tattoo and she did an amazing job. Everyone is so cool and fun; they really made me feel comfortable there. My tattoo turned out great and the price was good as well. We liked them so much, we brought them candy thongs and swords for gifts ;)They loved it like only amazing people would. Definitely coming back!Update: Just tried their Hustle Butter and Im pretty certain its made out of unicorn tears. This stuff is heavenly.

Shop is clean, aesthetically pleasing, and they provide complimentary snacks while you wait. Jessye, their piercer is first rate. Ive seen decent tattoo work come out of there. But if youre not interested in having your time wasted with scheduling issues and rude front desk people, I suggest you go elsewhere. Ive had my appointments canceled by them at the last minute twice in the last 9 months.

I really liked the look of the shop! The people were very friendly. I went in to get a naval piercing and the piercer there was extremely nice and welcoming. She was super friendly and upbeat! Its been 2 weeks since I got it done and it is healing nicely and she placed it perfectly. I will be going back to get my half sleeve tattoo eventually as I was very impressed by the work I saw in the portfolios.

This shop is one of the cleanest and friendliest in Jacksonville. They treat everyone like family and welcome everyone immediately. The artists are all extremely talented and take time to get to know exactly what you are looking for and put forth the some of the best work I have seen. Their piercer is highly talented and Ive barely felt any of the piercings Ive gotten from him. The receptionists are always super friendly and ready to help you with whatever it is that you are looking for. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone and will continue to go to them for my tattoo and piercing needs.

If you go ask for angel he is the absolute best artist that Ive seen! Best deals in jville and going back soon for my next one

Did a lot of research before getting tatted in this area and Elite is by far the cleanest and most professional shop around. Bethany has done a lot of work on me and I could not be happier about how everything has come out! Recommended many people to her and the rest of their staff and have never had a complaint. Very friendly and professional! Not a single complaint.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Ryan was my tattoo artist and I met with him three times, once for a consultation and two actual sessions. I was very impressed all three times I was there; the staff were all very friendly, great environment, and my tattoo came out better than I had originally envisioned it. I came in with a basic idea for a custom tattoo and Ryan drew the whole thing out, very impressed from start to finish. I highly recommend that anybody in the market for some new ink makes Elite their first stop, Im definitely going back.

Ive been going to this tattoo shop since 2015 for all my tattoo and piercing needs! Of all the artists, Jessye is my absolute favorite! She is kind and comforting. She has patiently walked me through coping with all my piercings and helping me as best as she can with the healing process. I currently live in Michigan and I still contact Jessye when it comes to my piercing. You would be lucky to get your piercings done with her. She is the best in town!

I just went and got a septum piercing today. Its very clean and sanitary. Wasnt fond of the snake tanks but theres ways around them. Andrew is an excellent piercer. Did mine with little to no pain. The receptionist was nice as well. 👍🏾👍🏾

I came in to get a tattoo touched up that i had done here about 2 years ago i loved how it looked originally but with this touch up and a few modifications i now love it more then ever before. Walking in to this amazing store you find yourself immersed in a friendly and clean atmosphere and you are greeted and taking care of by the most amazing and professional staff i have ever met in my many years of going to tattoo spots. You will instantly feel at home and welcomed when you come here. I will definitely be coming back here in the future for all my tattoos along with my friends who love the work i have had done here. I will be getting out of the service soon and moving back home to Philadelphia but a little part of me will always remain at Elite Tattoos. It was the place i got my first tattoo and i will never forget it. This place has set the bar high of expectations that i will have for any other tattoo shops i will visit in the future. If you are looking around online debating which tattoo shop to go to in Jacksonville NC look no further then here.

Got my septum pierced by Kassi yesterday. Ive had several piercings done in a shop before but honestly Elite is hands down my favorite! Kassi and I bonded over being Michiganders and had a great time. She was so friendly and down to earth. Kassi answered all the questions I had and walked me through the whole process before starting. The shop was super clean and everybody was so awesome. I cant wait to go back!

We all have stories and people tell their our own story in different ways. Some use writing some will sing or even show them by their scars. Well Mel at Elite tattoo helped me tell my story through ink. If you want a quality tattoo to really express what is in your mind then come to Elite. They really do make you feel like a part of the family. You will have a good time and maybe some laughs. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you Mel.

I had my lip pierced by Jessye roughly a month ago and Ive had the best experience with her! I chose to come to Forbidden Tattoo very last minute as I decided to go through with the piercing the same day. I was able to walk right in and she took me back almost immediately. The piercing was quick and practically painless. She gave me a detailed description of how to care for it and even gave me her phone number for any issues/questions. I have texted her on multiple occasions asking questions and shes very quick to respond! After my swelling went down, she had me come back in to change out the ring. I highly recommend her as shes very professional, friendly and good at what she does. I plan on getting the other side done soon so I can finally get my snake bites I have always wanted! Im so excited 😁

This is a beautiful and reputable business. We inquired about a daith piercing for my pregnant daughter due to severe migraines, however, per state regulations they are not allowed to pierce pregnant or nursing mothers. I was impressed with the professionalism. We will be back!

The experience we had here was amazing! My husband and I got our puppys paw print and her name! It turned out amazing. I would recommend this to anyone. It is a 40 minute drive for us that is totally worth it!The staff is awesome. The artist we had was wicked awesome! Cant wait for our next appointment with him!

Bethany is absolutely amazing at tattooing. She did my chest and I love it. Three years later it still looks amazing

Both my husband and I have always gone to them the entire time weve been in Jacksonville. My biggest compliment is that when another Artist left I had my main Artist do a touch up and it made the Tattoo look WAY Better than what it originally looked like.I love this place and will always refer people to this shop. 100 out of 10! ;)

The staff at Forbidden are very polite and professional. I went to get tooth gems and Jessye was so nice and she got me right! I love it and would recommend others to go for all your tattoo and piercings needs. Oh and dont forget your smile with tooth gems!

Being a 20 yr retired Marine and never interested in tattoos, I finally broke down and went to get my first one because I promised my daughter if she joined the Marine Corps and graduated, I’d get one. I dropped off samples of what I wanted and was supposed to be contacted ASAP with results or info because I’d only be in the area for a limited time. That was over a month ago. I’ve sent e-mails inquiring the same..... and STILL no reply. I’m back in the area for my daughters grad ceremony, stopped by the tattoo studio and it’s closed.... even though the sign clearly states Open on Monday from 12pm. It’s currently 1:40pm. All I can say is that I’ve tried. They may have good artists there, but customer service needs some work. I plan to keep my promise to my daughter, but from someplace else.

Jessye is awesome! So sweet and very professional. She knows her stuff and I would recommend her to anyone, especially the ladies who want some comfortability when getting pierced. I’ve been getting tattooed at the shop for years and recently moved out of the city. But I came back to get a piercing because the shop makes you feel like family.

Staff is very professional and extremely talented. Facility is very clean. Artists are very friendly and strive to ensure you get the best from your experience. From developing my tattoo idea to after care my artist helped me all the way. Best tattoo shop in Jacksonville!

Went to other tattoo parlors in town trying them all out, sadly this one is lower on the list when it comes to the skill and work done by the artist. I in no way believe that this should discourage anyone from going here. Just check out my other reviews of the places I have visited and make a sound decision.

Solid place, Chris is an awesome tatoo artist

I went for nipple piercings & the piercer was nice & patient it took a while because I was so nervous but he explained why a certain ring had to be used & I saw him open brand new tools & sterilize the rings. I had such a pleasant expierence that I went back for a belly button piercing. Will go back again & I recommend to all my friends

Hands down best environment to get a tattoo! From all the art work to the genuine hospitality you wont wanta leave this place. Highly recommend visiting before making a decision somewhere else. Welcome to the family! 😎

I went to several places around Jacksonville to set up consultations to get my entire back done and when i came to Elite i was really pleased with the friendly staff. The staff is very hospitable and the artist are really good. I would definitely recommend going to Elite for anyone looking to find a great tattoo place in the Jacksonville area. Steve Silvey is the artist doing my back and he is a great guy. Will post pictures soon.

They go ABOVE AND BEYOND! I got two ear piercings by the amazing Kassi. Not only did she do an amazing job and really know what shes talking about, but you can tell just how much she loves what she does. When you have a question she emails you RIGHT back even weeks after and helps you in any way she can. The studio even sends you a hand written card to make sure you were happy with your service. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!! :)

Clean clean, beautiful waiting area, comfy seating and large tv with a huge entertainment variety for anyone waiting on someone receiving a lengthy tattoo. Greeted upon entrance and artist portfolios available to see artists work. Friendly and knowledgeable and help to make sure you get the right artist to envision your ideas of a tattoo.. Impressive

The atmosphere was amazing and the staff was super friendly. This was the first tattoo I had gotten in six years and my artist took my idea added some of his own artistic input and gave me a product that far exceeded my expectations. The shop was very clean and just an awesome place to hang out. Can not wait to get back in for my follow up!!

Daughter wanted a tattoo. 1000 shops in Jville. Heard good things of Elite. My wife and I both have a lot of work from shops all over the country. Elite was by far the best experience. Great atmosphere, good artists, and obviously a well taken care of and clean shop the second you walk in. Recommended and father approved.