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Tattoo Asylum

4.7 (30 reviews)
ModerateTattoo, Piercing
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Cliff C.

Great place to get a tattoo. We worked with Daniel. He is great. My daughter is getting her first tattoo. He talked her through it very well. He also told her advice about where to get tattoos and still being young looking for work. Means a lot. The whole team seemed very nice. Clean place

Tattoo done by Zak

Zack does awesome work . This is a very special tattoo for me because it is the names and bd of my babies

Covering a scar
Marc S.

I needed a tattoo to cover a scar. Jason Herritt at Tattoo Asylum was my artist. He took the time to go over what was important in hiding scars and helped me pick out the hummingbird as the tattoo I wanted. It was perfect. The bolder lines hid the scar well. He said that if I ever needed a touch up, he would do it for free. I am planning to get a flower next to the bird below my naval and when I have him do that, I will have him add a little red to the breast of the hummingbird. I was very pleased with the service and the care he took to make sure I was getting something that I would like for the rest of my life. My wife likes the work he did and now she wants one of her tattoos freshened up, a C-section scar covered with flowers, and is considering a tattoo for the scar on the center of her back from spine surgery. The price was very good too and the parlor was very clean. Jason took sanitary procedures to the max as much as any in an operating room.

What I wanted

I wanted the darker flower coloring. I got the lighter. And the owner had a picture next to him the entire time. Not happy. This was a tribute to my dad who passed away two months ago. Should have done right and with more care.

Nikia W.

I received my first tattoo here whenI was 18, and 18 years later it only seemed right to come back to the same place for another! Tattoo Skate has been pretty legendary in the Durham community for many decades and it's because of their dope artists and quality work. Almost all of my childhoid friends have been inked here. I came this time and had the opportunity to work with Jonas for a small piece on my shoulder. He is so friendly and personable. He immediately understood what I had a somewhat hard time articulating, and it's exactly what I wanted. He also has a light touch, so I wasn't in pain! Check them out. You won't be disappointed!

Kristin Close
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After Annie left at Blue Flame I wondered who I would get to work on my next tattoo project. So I started looking around at portfolios and found Kristin's work at Tattoo Asylum. She has really good color skills and knows how to make colors sing on skin. I took in a print out of what I wanted and she drew it up and the next day I came back for the application. I was able to try on the tattoo before it was applied with the needle to make sure I liked the placement and size. Then the two hour session began. She plays cool music and we talked about the Blondie concert coming up and the time passed with distraction. I really love the outcome of the tattoo. She was able to take the photo of a drawing and make it come alive on my body and something that I can be proud of. I got a tattoo of a gothy style Mermaid by Suzanne Woolcott but with blonde hair for my youngest daughter. She loves that mommy has her represented next to her sister. I am so glad I got to work with Kristin and we have a few more projects coming up as well. I'll take a photo once it heals and post it on here.

Immediately after leaving the shop, minimal redness and swelling but Bruce did a great job with accurate and clean line work and shading
Kelly M.

Gave these guys a call on a Saturday evening wondering about their walk in policy, the guy who I spoke to took my name and number and told me he would have an artist give me a call whenever they had an opening for me. To my surprise I got called back within an hour and was told I could come by that night and get something done! I showed up within the next hour and filled out all the paperwork. Though pretty tired from a busy day of tattooing, Bruce talked with me and collaborated to draw up my ideal tattoo and sizing and whatnot. The atmosphere is pretty casual but clean and comfortable, everyone there is really kind and cool, and Bruce did a fantastic job on me. I was in and out within an hour or so and I'm so happy with my second tattoo. I'll definitely be going back for my future tattoos as well :)

Love love love my new tattoo!! Thanks to Jonas Britt!!
Kristen O.

Again and again Jonas keeps giving amazing tattoos!! He did a mermaid on my arm and it looks phenomenal!!! Cant wait to get more from him! Thanks !

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Fantastic place. Very friendly. Great artwork will be back. Alexis was great. Skip R

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Great experience, great price as well as design ideas. Workers in there were welcoming & friendly as well. Would definitely recommend.

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Went last week & gave a idea Jonas drew up a tattoo and killed it will definitely go back soon

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I've gotten all 3 of my tattoos here. Bruce is great and so is Jonas. And good prices! Great art! Will always go back!

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Ask the Community - Tattoo Asylum

Considering a cover up- who should I ask for that is best known for doing these? I have a faded out cat on my upper arm and want to get a raven/ Edgar Allen Poe vibe with some writing around it.

Mike Eaton at Tattoo Asylum in Durham NC

Do you do back dimple dermal piercing?

Hi there! I’m sorry we do not because they tend to heal poorly.

How much is a belly piercing?

$50 and includes the jewelry.

Do they do helix piercings? If so, what's the cost range?

Yes, standard piercings are $50. A few other piercings are $60.

What's the best way to schedule an appointment with an artist?

If you know which artist you want, just call up there and ask to schedule an appointment with that artist. If you don't know of one or it doesn't matter which one then they will help you figure out a time. They are really laid back.

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Review Highlights - Tattoo Asylum

Bruce was laid-back, but still very professional and had good conversation during the time I was with him.

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Skin City Body Art

Skin City Body Art

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- Cold (no heat on), uninviting shop - Homophobic and…read moreunprofessional piercer refused to stretch a P/A because he doesn't want to touch another man's genitals. You're a piercer. Its part of the job. Be a professional and get over it.

I recently had 4 piercings done at this location during the current Coronavirus time. The piercer…read moredid not wear a mask and suggested that I take off my mask which I didn't do because there's a pandemic and virus still going on. The location is kind of sketchy. The inside isn't the cleanest. My gauges of my piercings spacing wasn't super even. There was definitely ca difference on both sides.After almost a week past by I noticed that something was going on with my new piercing so I can't act and made an appointment. The front staff had no clue that I was coming in which gives me knowledge of a lack communication takes place here. When I went in during this 2nd visit staff weren't wearing masks, I didn't receive a temp. check and the staff were not social distancing. As I made it to my piercer and waiting in the hallways he was finishing up with a client's tattoo. The guest did not have a mask on and the piercer did not have a mask on. The piercer did not wipe down the chair that I was sitting on and did not wash his hands after servicing me. Instead he just put on a new pair of gloves. The day after this situation I noticed that my other ear started swelling up and puss started squeezing out as time went on. I have experience with piercings and this was my first really bad experience. Now there's a part of my ear that is blackish/purplish with a bump. I'm not sure if this experience is because of sanitation. I contacted management which was helpful the first time and wasn't that helpful this most recent time. Instead the manager said that they only charged me for 2 piercings which isn't my fault because I called in advance and was told when to come in for my 4 requested piercings. If you care about your safety, health, the environment and respect do not go there. The piercer Spade is actually a nice guy minus him not being health conscious about COVID-19. When I left during my first visit I asked the staff if there's anything else needed and that this was my first time here and they said no and I said okay have a good day. Hey maybe I shouldn't have risked it by getting a piercing during these different timings and by seeing how the atmosphere is, but I didn't want to judge a book by its cover. I wouldn't recommend anyone to get any services there. I also asked the owner about a refund which I still have not received a response about. Unprofessional servicing and a lack of cleanliness ------------ More photos added - ended up taking out my ear piercings a little after a week of getting them done. I called other shops for advice. The owner isn't responding to me. I also have no received a refund and reported to the Health Department. I hope no one has to go through this.

Tattoo Asylum - tattoo - Updated May 2026

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