Called up for a walk in for two small tattoos. They got us fit in at the end of the day and the…read moreartist and staff were nice and helpful. We did set up a last minute appointment and wasn't a huge fan of waiting outside in cold weather for like 15-20 mins but it was due to very strict hygiene/ sanitation reasons. They also had us sanitize as we walked in so very clean! It's actually a pretty small shop inside but their prices are great for the art, they also are willing to work with your budget by adjusting size or design which is helpful if you are on a budget. Would recommend especially after they messaged later reinforcing that they are there if we needed anything later on. Thank you to Jimmy who did the tats and Max who got us the info to get us in!

Great experience from start to finish. I had an appointment and was greeted at the door. I was…read moreimmediately impressed with the overall cleanliness of the shop. Letoy had his super clean station all prepared. I sent ahead my concept and Leroy had a transfer ready. With all the peripherals looking good, the real test is the quality of the tattoo. It was fantastic. I can't imagine a better experience.

We had a great experience here today. The place is really clean and everyone was so friendly…read more Very classy place for a piercing studio. They have a great selection of items and the naval piercing my daughter got was perfect! I highly recommend coming here for your piercings.

This shop is outstanding!!! Taylor Hall is one of the most patient, kind and knowledgeable blokes I…read morehave ever met in the piercing game. She truly made it a seamless experience!! I can't say enough about Roy, King O' Piercing!! Precision personified! Both my husband and I got our noses pierced !! It was a great experience! Thank you!!!!

Did a walk in for a decent size back tattoo, price was amazing. Tattoo was amazing. was the first…read moreshop i've been to that didn't call me stupid for the tattoo ideas i had. 100% will come back for my next ones. Shout out to Ed, dude was great!

I had a great experience with Joe at Port City Tattoo. Joe listened to my idea and brought it to…read morelife from my proposed design. I would definitely recommend Joe & Port City Tattoo! Lisa

If I could give 0 stars I would. Me and my roommate came here yesterday for naval piercings by…read moreMyia, 2 hours after getting this piercing my jewelry fell out, as it was not the regular screw on jewelry but rather one that pops in and out. When we came back the next day to ask for a refund, the lady at the front desk immediately took us back to the piercing room to shove new jewelry into the area. When researching what to do the day prior, many results said to wait until the area is fully healed, and then re-pierce the area. My hole had already closed the day before, and she did not even look at the area to make sure it was safe to re-pierce or thread new jewelry inside. When asked about a refund, she replied that the "service had already been done, and the jewelry had already been inside of the piercing." No other accommodations were communicated. Please do not come here for body piercings, they are extremely quick-willed and just want to make a quick dollar. Very unprofessional. (Pasted from my Google review. Note that also NO aftercare sheet was provided and minimally communicated.)

I was seeking a clean piercing shop with a female piercer and was suggested Wilmington Tattoo and…read morePiercing. I made the trek to Wilmington from Oak Island first thing on a Friday morning. I love that they open at 10 so I can get in early and hopefully have less of a wait for a walk in piercing. I got there right after 10 and was the only one in the shop. Shop was very clean and I was impressed. Loren was working and after she was set up for my piercing I was invited into her room. Piercing was efficient and looks great. Definitely recommend!

Again, Lexi is a star. She is so encouraging and has such a great technique. She pierced my flat,…read morehelix and rook. They are beautiful. I met Tori this time and she spent so much time curating my ears and helping make my vision come to life!!!! I am so thrilled with what we came up with! I will always stop in when I am in the area!!!

Needed to change out my Travis jewellery as the diamonds fell off. While in the area, I found this…read moreplace on yelp. It was hard for me to find, after a few phone calls I finally made it. The ladies were nice and I decided to go with some titanium small purple studs. JC removed my old ones and put in the new. He explained the quality and their lifetime warranty, which is great! He was very personable and professional. They are located around the corner from the cookie place, and where the train station ends up. They have tons of jewelry to choose from too!

Communication is absolutely terrible and they overpriced way too much for something I could do…read moremyself. Plus the hours are absolute shit. You can't communicate to them whether you want to or not. They won't fucking respond until three if not later that night maybe once. Not sure how they even make money at that place that place should be shut down.

this service was so good. They were so nice and I didn't have to wait that long. The vibe was so…read morenice so cool and so fun. I got septum piercing from here and will always get my piercing from here for now on because it is such a good business.

Great experience and vibe! Scott, Jordan, and Hollie are very kind and extremely…read moretalented/competent. Super clean practices, just a fantastic shop all around

I was beyond pleased with the overall experience I had with Hardwire Tattoo today, plus it had been…read moreover 6 years since I last received some artwork. My artist / tattooer was Matt Fischer. Matt is very authentic, eclectic and has an amazing personality. Throughout the 45 minute session, Matt and I conversed multiple times, mostly about our passion for all things "Horror". This is where my tattoo came in to play. I presented Matt with one dozen Horror-themed ideas approx. 2 months ago and I went with the one he was most passionate about...Ghost Face from the Scream series. This was perfect!! Our youngest son's favorite villain is Ghost Face, plus...Scream 5 just finished filming right here in Wilmington in 2020. Matt nailed this tattoo...I mean, he absolutely crushed it and I could not be any more pleased with the end result. All of Matt's lines are super clean, proportioned perfectly and it looked like a sticker afterward. My skin did not endure much, if any, trauma and bleeding was kept to a minimum. This was a flawless tattoo session and experience all around!!!! The shop was very clean, all employees were masked properly and everyone was down to Earth and friendly. Matt.......the rest of this leg is now saved for your future Horror work. THANK YOU for an amazing job!!! 5 STARS!!!

Stopped in on a Saturday evening as a group of four walk-ins and had a great experience with Will,…read moreLee, and Justin. I wanted a finer line style (and will admit I was nervous since it seems to be more of a traditional walk-in shop) BUT Lee did amazing -- super clean, consistent, and dainty. All of the artists were so friendly and easy to talk with!

If you appreciate real artistry, look elsewhere. Hardwire Tattoo in Wilmington, NC is an absolute…read moredisappointment. It feels more like a factory churning out tired flash designs than a shop where original art matters. The artists lack skill, the atmosphere is unwelcoming, and there's zero focus on customers who want something personal or meaningful. Worst of all, the owner is clearly the source of this shop's shortcomings -- unprofessional, disinterested in the craft, and incapable of creating a space where true tattoo art thrives. Save your time, money, and skin for a shop that actually respects the art of tattooing and its clients. This place is an insult to the tattoo community.

I have been here several times and seen Baylor, who I couldn't recommend enough…read more She is extremely talented as well as professional and fun to talk to. I will certainly be back for many more pieces from her. I am absolutely in love with the work she has done. Thank you so much!!!!!!

I was a walk in on a Monday at 5:00 and Baylor was amazing at making me and my friend feel super…read morecomfortable. We vibed to music and talked the whole time. Love her!! Will be back like tomorrow