great experience today! me and my partner came in looking for some quick tattoos - $100 minimum. that's okay! we decide to invest in some good quality work. overall - had a great experience. only thing that made me weary was that we paid in full for the tattoo before getting the tattoo, which I have around 30 tattoos and this is the first time i've ever done that. that's why it loses one star. I withheld my tip until the end. felt the price was a bit overpriced but I also didn't really try to haggle down the price as i'm not very confrontational, just kept my fingers crossed it would be worth it, it was! everything was cleaned properly beforehand. sketched fast and the design was exactly what I asked for. I wanted something very geometrical and was so nervous about it being botched but GIO did A GREAT JOB!!! I am so thoroughly impressed that I might plan to get another tattoo by him again if i'm ever on the daytona area. definitely recommend, his professionalism was exceptional and the lines and symmetry of the tattoo is extremely well done and obviously meticulous and technical. thank you to this tattoo shop for making a spontaneous tattoo adventure well worth it! would definitely recommend to anyone getting some ink work done, especially with Gio! I love my art. thank you!!!! for reference - this was a $250 value. read more

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The lady in the front was really nice at first when I said I wanted to get my ears pierced and a small tattoo there super over priced tho they were charging me $250 for a tattoo I got in Miami for 45 bucks. When I said I didn't want to get the tattoo after I can see her demeanor And personality changed and she just gave me the piercing quickly and timely but besides that it's a cool shop and an awesome location!!! read more

Unfriendly staff Overpriced for henna tattoos after I researched other places. My daughter changed her mind about a tattoo because she realized it wouldn't last as long bc she would be swimming and they refused a refund after putting out money in the register. They were rude. We have a business too and would never refuse a refund for a service not provided it if someone had second thoughts. We were not informed about no refunds. Very disappointed!! read more

5 star all the way around! Got my first tattoo here and the experience was awesome! Great artist with SKILL!! They helped me with the placement and gave me recommendations before inking me. 5 STARS!! Would highly recommend and would go back again!! read more

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The customer service is laughable. My bf and I walked in (he wanted to get snake bites) and people were laying down on the couches. They barely glanced up when we walked in. When someone did say hi, it took everything in me to not say "nevermind" and leave. But we were there for my bf and he's nicer than I am. I had to wait in my car because 1) the employees were sitting on all the couches and 2) the music was so loud I couldn't hear what anyone was saying. The woman who did the piercings was fine. That alone is what the two stars are for. We will not be back. Fix your people skills! read more

Does lack professional atmosphere, laid back and idgaf attitude was enough to turn around and save myself thankfully from some of the other experiences that took place from comments below. The Johnny Knoxville twin laying on couch and adults that never left high school environment was enough to pass on giving business. Sad I have friends with tattoo places and even with a casual environment they still realize business practices. read more

I got my belly button pierced about two weeks ago while visiting Florida. None of the shops close to my hotel were doing piercings so they referred me to this shop. First off, the people at the front desk were rude. The girl who did my piercing was kind of nice, she didn't get mad when I was having a panic attack because I was so nervous. But she didn't measure me standing up which I've seen is what you're supposed to do because if you do it laying down, it can be off centered, which mine is a bit. After she pierced me, I couldn't see the bar at the bottom which I also have seen during my research before getting this done. Didn't think nothing of it because I thought it was swelling but now that it's been some time, I've realized that my bar is too short. The ball is embedding into my skin, leaving a crater. This is due to the girl not measuring correctly and not getting me a long enough bar. Do some more research before you choose a place to get your piercing done. Update: went to a piercers today and got a longer bar. Both piercers I saw said "wow. She did an awful job." I knew it from the beginning but didn't say anything because I'm not a professional... but clearly she isn't either. read more

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Absolute asshats. Didn't give my friend any warning before they stuck her, impatient, and then laughed at her. Would never recommend this location. The one off the boardwalk is 1000 times better. read more

Took my 1 and a half year old daughter to get her ears pierced, and they were all ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. They made her so comfortable and the vibe all around is completely welcoming and calm as well as VERY clean and sterile. Highly highly highly recommend coming here for any piercing needs, will be returning for any future piercings or tattoos. read more

Wonderful service!! Went to the beach side location we were walk ins due to another place not being able to help us, we got the tattoos done, the price was right the work was fantastic, and I think I've found my forever place for tattoos, Mark was our artist and I am so happy with his skills! Everyone treated us so good! Extremely happy with everyone and the shop! I highly recommend! Thank you all so much! read more

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Went on a unexpected trip to Daytona and found ourselves at this shop! Everyone was chill and welcoming

I wish I could give zero stars!! I received a bad tattoo from Daytona Hardcore Tattoo. I attempted to get it fixed by the artist, Becca. She did not honor one appointment; I showed up for it and she was working on someone else. Then she set an appointment with me 2 weeks later and did not show up. I emailed the owner and explained the situation and he was out of town. He asked that I text him the week he returned. I text him and called and left a voicemail. He finally text back and set an appointment for me tonight, 4-14-19, at 7:00 PM. He did not show up and when I tried to call him he hung up on me and would not answer my texts. The is just a crap shop(s) that take your money and doesn't follow through. I paid $250 for a shit tattoo and even the owner refused to do anything about it!! read more

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Atmosphere was horrible, customer service was horrible, she threw the paper on the counter with a terrible attitude,& showed minimal interest in the entire ideal of doing my piercings. There was no greeting when we entered and the shop rank of marijuana. read more

Definitely don't recommend this place at all. The lady in the front was so disrespectful because she didn't like our ideas. She could have helped by talking to an artist or recommending something else but instead talked to us like we were idiots that's haven't had a tattoo before. She didn't ask for any pictures of what we were talking about, just was tearing down the idea Went down the road and found a better and more respectful artist read more

Called around asking for shop minimums for a tiny tattoo piece, and came across this place. Called and spoke to a woman that told me the shop minimum was 65. After driving over 20 minutes and getting there, the shop minimum was now "depending on placement" which was never stated over the phone call, and they wanted to charge me 100 for the SMALLEST piece. Definitely wouldn't recommend for those outrageous prices and poor customer service, not to mention an artist was literally laying down resting when I walked in lol. read more

I really love my tattoo that I got done here, it was my very first tattoo. The artist was very nice. But the reason for 4 stars is the customer service. They weren't professional, cussed a lot, had their kids running around the shop, and were getting haircuts in the back room by a random person. read more

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Worst customer service I've ever encountered in my life! I really was appalled. If I could give 1/2 a star I would. Male tattoo artist here are great and friendly. I came in for a really nice wrist tattoo I seen online with wording beneath the signs. The artist Mark informed me I would have to get larger lettering so that it wouldn't fade in the long run which I agreed to since he was an expert. First mistake I made was that I paid for my tattoo before seeing my stencil. Mark was professional and had shown my cousin her stencil before she paid. However, My cousin went with Mark to do her tattoo and I was left with a female reception at front who did not show me my stencil before payment like was shown to my cousin. After receiving my tattoo. I went up front to get refunded some money since I received a tattoo 1/3 the size of the one I paid for. The ghetto female at the register caught the only nasty attitude and said that she offered to give me 20 bucks back and that's all I would be getting. I informed her that my cousins infinity paw print tattoo (see attached photo) was double the size of mine and she paid $80, which she then fed me some BS story that mine had more detail. (See photo attached and decide for yourself) She also told me that I was lucky she was giving me 20 bucks because I already signed a contract. So I paid $193.00 for a tattoo with a $25 tip with no filling that is less then 2 inches big. She could keep my extra $80 bucks. She certainly looks like she needs it more then I do and seems pretty hard up for money. Maybe she can take some customer service or anger management courses. Moral of the story... don't give these people payment until they print and show you the stencil for your tattoo, because they will keep your money!!! BEWARE! The attached photo shows the stencil I was able to view after I paid for it... once I was shown stencil for the first time as I sat on chair I realized it was to big for my arm and informed them of this to reduce the price. I received a tiny tattoo which I preferred but paid the same price since she refused to do the right thing and charge me what the work was worth. Hope that her customer service karma comes right back around her way. Always does. read more

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The girl up front was extremely unprofessional, the outside is sketchy and the shop minimum is $60 - should have known after those signs that I would have a bad experience and extremely overpriced for what I got. The artist that did my tattoo was a nice guy however when I called because I expressed concern about how fast it was fading, I was told that they don't touch up hand/finger tattoos and abruptly hung up the phone. Wish I could give zero stars. read more

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This tattoo artist did not provide services as agreed upon. Cancelled three times and due to a non refundable agreement we were denied a refund. Buyer beware.....hold on to your cash and go else where. read more

If we could give NO STARS. We didn't even walk IN and an artist outside said "watch my door" to his Car......when my fiancé was getting out of the car to go onto my he PLACE OF BUSINESS. We were just trying to find a shop to get a small thing done- thought they looked good but if THAT was our welcoming then forget those dumb asses. Well take out money somewhere else: read more

I was looking for a place to get a nose piercing and this is the place i found, i paid 40 which included jewelry which i think is a good price for it. i didn't get to choose my stud which was sad but i like the clear one they put in. my piercer was Rebecca, she was nice and professional, she talked me through the whole process and gave me after care tips. the only reason i'm only giving four stars is because she was literally the only good part of this whole experience. would go back for her and only her. read more

As a man in military, I cant believe how me and the women I was with were treated. I have never been so disrespected, especially from people who were about to change my body forever. Terrible customer service came in for very small quick tattoo , was told to wait while they blew up homemade fireworks In the back(i know because they told me what they were doing), then my artist told me wait 5 mins and he picked up a burger king bag and didn't even acknowledge me. Then came back 10 mins later and said that he needed to set up his machine and eat, then take a smoke break/ finally started setting up 15 mins later and then tried to walk outside to take his smoke break, while he walking out tried to talk to him and he caught an attitude and was completely disrespectful. Took 2 hrs for what would of been a 10 min tattoo, didn't even get to it cause we ended up walking out, worst shop ever. Bathroom was also unsanitary and gross and did not even check for ID. JOEY is rude and the staff didn't care at all. We are here on vacation and just wanted to get a little tattoo to commemorate our experience here. Wish there were a zero stars option. To the manager rein in your employees for the good of all daytona please! read more

Bobby did an awesome piece for my husband! He is super creative and an amazing artist. He is great at making you feel comfortable and a wonderful person. read more

Great place, awesome staff. Joey was awesome and funny as hell. He did one hell of a job

Front receptionist lady was not very business savvy...we walked in with 3 ppl to get tattoos that all already have ink done and we all walked out with nothing...lady was rude and said they could not add on to existing tattoos wtf? So glad these jokers didn't get my money! read more

My friend Rikki and I were there this weekend. Jasmin was awesome (front desk) and so was Bobby! Rikki told Bobby what she wanted and as a true artist he delivered the best looking tattoo I had ever seen which made me get first tattoo the following day. Thanks and we'll be back next time we're in town! read more

THE GOOD: Some of the best tattoo artist in Daytona. THE BAD: The location is not the best. Some artist are not prepared, even with an appointment. Music played might be vulgar and offensive. THE UGLY: Appointments and scheduling needs serious improvements. The language around the shop is not professional, with F-Bombs on full tilt. The smell of funny stuff is not a secret. THE BOTTOM LINE: If your looking for some great INK, and none of the above offends you then you've got the right place. read more

I had a tattoo done here back on April 17th, personally I did not enjoy how thry charged me for my tattoo before I even sat in the chair. They asked what my price range was, and charged me my top dollar which was twice what i think the tattoo was worth. I had a close friend end up going to the same shop while he was on vacation in the past week and they absolutely butchered his tattoo. Looks nothing like the picture of the art he was asking for and it looks horrible as though the job was not done by a well trained profesional. read more

Wow, what terrible customer service. Came to the front desk to buy a shirt and the woman up front was extreme rude. Would absolutely not get a tattoo from them. read more

Nico butchered me. I got a sleeve done last October 2014 and he used a red ink that destroyed my arm. It kieloid and it is pain full, dry, flakey, itches and hurts! Do not get work done here. read more

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Great tattoo artists but horrible horrible customer service. My husband got a sleeve done here by Dave (the owner). The first appointment we had he never showed up and left us hanging. We never got an apology. Our next visit he wasn't ready for us and blamed it on us being 10 minutes late even tho we called to say we were running late. He then took an hour because he had to cancel another appointment. After he finished half the sleeve he told my husband he couldn't fit the whole thing in, something he knew he couldn't do before he even started. When we tried to book another appointment to finish the sleeve he never responded to us. However, he did do a fantastic job on the tattoo. But the customer service was horrible and Left me very frustrated. read more

Fast service! Great personalities! Descent prices compared to other tattoo places! Girlfriend and I get to share the experience here and both very satisfied. Thanks guys! Awesome. read more

I originally walked into the beachside location. As a new daytona residence, imagine my surprise when the cashier told me they have to send me to the mainland shop. I was a little nervous but I was game. I walked in got helped right away and then listened to the friendly banter between the staff and clientele. Chris Simon did my tattoo. I love it. Absolutely love it! It hurt like a bit** but was worth it. He told me to come back in 2 weeks to check it out. Touch ups were free of charge. read more

Bobby was great helped out with my sunburn as well as giving me an excellent tattoo!! Great service will definitely be going again

I cannot speak to the qaulity of their work, but as a business they seem to rip you off. You can go at your own risk: I from out of town, my sister and came to the location off A1A, after a few drinks for Cinco De Maya across the street  and waited for our lyft ride. Walked into the shop to look and was pressed to sign up for an appointment. Ride showed up and i went to car and my sister informed me she made the appointment and they asked for a deposit.  Jasmin booked my sister for an appointment for the next day. When i called to cancel the appointment due to the fact it was made while under the influence, i was told that it was non refundable.  Nice.  I never heard that but Jasmine insists that the paperwork that my sister signed had it on there and i also recall my sister saying 50 not 60 for the deposit.The kicker, Jasmine was matter of fact and didn't care when I said i will never go here for work. i guess it's this tatto shop's MO to have drunk people sign , pay a deposit without making it verbally clear that it was non refundable and have no issue taking money for not doing anything but take advantage of people. REAL nice.  I get it, they are in it for a buck vs actual services. Seriously,  enter at your own risk. read more

I love this place I always come here for tattoos, but Jan,22nd I came to get a Christina piercing and I paid $110 for it and when I got it, it was fine but as 3 days pass my piercing started sinking in and created a big hole from the bar being too short so I just went a took it out. I felt like I was played because they should know what length bar to put in when it comes to piercing vaginas, because everyone doesn't have the same shape and size. Pretty much wasted my hard working money. read more

If there were a choice for half a star I'd use it. I initially went in and spoke with Dem. He told me to email him more pictures of what I wanted; I made an appointment for the following week and put down a $50 deposit. I emailed Dem and never heard from him. I went to my scheduled appointment and Dem hadn't come in (late for an appointment? Really?). The rest of the staff was joking around that it had happened before. 45 minutes later he STILL had not showed up. I wanted my deposit back but the girl there told me that I would have to talk to Dem (who later that day called my cell but I didn't pick up because I didn't recognize the number). When I called back later in the week I said I wanted to talk to Dave, the owner. This was over a month ago. After several phone calls and after having left messages regarding my deposit, I STILL have yet to be contacted. Like most of us, $50 is a lot of money; regardless of the amount, this has got to be the MOST unprofessional 'business' I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Anybody looking for professionalism and a caring artist, DON'T GO TO HARDCORE!! Go to Tropical Tattoo. They are attentive to the client and awesome people. (Ask for John; he rocks!) read more