This is by far the worst tattoo shop I've ever visited . I was inked by a guy named JC and he did it within 5 mins , once healed the tattoo lines were awful , he blew out one letter and many missing lines and faded . From my experience with other tattoos they shaved your arm and they wrapped your arm before you left he didn't . Staff is very unfriendly , they refuse to work on you unless the piercer takes the money for the tattoo and she ignores you until she's ready . Constantly high these tattoo artists are .. people toothless and coming into work in pajamas .. def defined Gastonia to a T . I'll stick with Charlotte and get this tattoo covered up read more

Went and got a tattoo 2 weeks ago, the tattoos are already fading. I got a ladybug shaded in red, that shading is almost gone. I got another tattoo on my arm and it's splotchy where the ink is coming out. Very disappointing and never coming back. Not to mention but the damn arm tattoo is crooked on my arm! read more

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If I could give 0 stars, I would. We came in to get nose piercings and the woman at the counter let us know she was the piercer and we had to sign the consent forms beforehand. As we are signing the forms online, the piercer continues to fall asleep and struggle to keep her eyes open and sit straight up at the jewelry bar. Needless to say, she was on SOMETHING and never in my life would I trust her to pierce my body. We left as she woke up and walked away to prep the room. We told the tattoo artist in the area behind us to please let the piercer know we were leaving because "she's on something and we don't want her to touch us" and he looked so offended and confused as to why we were leaving. The staff was under the influence of something and I will not be returning and I would not recommend at all. read more

Excellent place for your piercings,tattoos Very clean and wonderful staff. The staff makes you feel comfortable and truly judgment free. read more

Jalen did some awesome work- had an idea of what I wanted but he helped me make it a reality. It's on honor of my dog who rent my passed- he lost his ear to cancer- hence the flowers It was overall clean, quick, decent price, and people were nice ! read more

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I walked in on Sunday and I told them what I wanted and they had books for me to choose my letter style snd the type of ribbon I wanted. My grandmother survived breast cancer so I got it for her. Jared did my tattoo abs he made sure the stencil was on perfect before he started. He was really sweet and friendly. We talked and laughed. I had a great experience. This is was the best tattoo shop I've been to in a long time. Very satisfied with my tattoo. I'll be coming to Jared again for more later on. read more

Tattoo Factory - Jared did my tattoo and he did an amazing job. So happy! I will be coming to Jared for more tattoos. - Tattoo Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Staff messed my piercings up bad and I still have damaged cartilage months later that I can't fix without taking the piercings out. super painful experience and when I went back to them a few weeks later to have them look at it, I had an even worse, more painful experience with them forcing jewelry they shouldn't have, damaging my cartilage more, and leaving blood all over the side of my face and neck. obviously didn't trust in their capabilities to improve it as a THIRD attempt and left a review to save other people the stress. the owner responded to my review calling me stupid. not a shop that respects its customers or has any integrity. whoever responds to the google reviews makes the entire shop look bad. I wish I could give 0/5. read more

Went in awhile back and got a tattoo for $175 and was quoted half price to get the tattoo shaded ($88) went back in after it healed and the price changed from $88 to $300-$400. read more

Walked in at 6:30 for a small custom. was told they could do it and even given a price. watched multiple people who came in after me get to go ahead. at 8:15 was finally called up to only be told they can't do customs. most of the staff does not care about you or how you want your art they just want to milk money. would never recommend this place read more

I first went here two months ago to get my daith done... I absolutely love it!!!! Gary made us feel welcome and safe!!! Tonight me and my husband went back and got matching tattoos done by Brian he did amazing work. We had a very good time and definitely enjoyed ourselves. We will continue to get our work done there. read more

Tattoo Factory - Our matching tattoo. Done by Brian - Tattoo Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

I love coming here to get piercings they're quick sometimes depending on the day but it's an easy in and the out way to go get a piercing!

They're just flat out a crappy business. They really are a "factory". They put out shitty work and dangerous piercings all just to say they have lots of business. They crank shit out without any type of care or concern for the quality of the work or the likelihood of damage. I have no respect for a shop that does snake and frog eye piercings, especially on previously unmodified individuals, a shop that tattoos hands and neck on individuals without previous ink. And unless a minor is there with parents to get work done on themselves, (like an ear or nose piercing) they shouldn't be in a shop. Minors also shouldn't be getting a face full of piercings that can and will scar when removed. You can take out the metal, but facial scars are permanent. And on some they cause nerve and tissue damage. Tattoo shops should not have children just hanging out. There are just some things that aren't favored in the community and they just don't give a shit. The owner is rude to his artists and literally tells the artists to get you in and out as quick as possible. read more

I recently took my 12-year-old daughter for her third time getting her ears pierced. The first 2 times Her ears were pierced by a gun, at a Claire's. Apparently her earlobes were too thick for what they were using but no one bothered to tell us. An earring actually had to be surgically removed. I read reviews on Google which were much better than Yelp. I spoke with the tattoo and piercing artist Danny and he knew exactly what gauge to use was very gentle and they look great. And since he used the correct material for a piercing the chance of getting an infection or having them close up or heal in properly are practically gone, even while she sleeps she says her ears don't hurt. The price was great I was very impressed with how Danny handled by 12-year-old daughter and I would highly recommend anyone taking their child 12 and older to see him. And he insured that I had her birth certificate and ID with her picture on it and my ID to verify that I was actually her mother, and that made me more happy. I hope to return myself to get a tattoo I've always wanted. read more

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Cost efficient and nice staff! I went for a piercing and Alexis was the best she even gave suggestions for a better healing process. A little bit of a wait but all the staff is nice! Definitely going back again :) read more

I just left completely upset. I can't say anything about the work they do, because i wasn't able to get my tattoo. We reached out to ask one of the individuals tattooing what the wait was. He replied that it would be "no more than an hour." also that the artists stop at "7:30" to pack up and leave, and "second shift starts at 8". I was very disappointed to see that they decided to stop at 7:05 after my waiting of almost two hours for a tattoo that would've taken 15 mins tops. It was very unprofessional behavior and i don't plan on visiting again. read more

Horrible service. Poor customer service. My artwork got infected!! Dirty equipment, and I seen a rat hole. I don't recommend this place

Went in on a Saturday night, put our name on the wait list for 2 simple tattoos, there was only one artist there so we waited for 2.5 hours (which we understood since we didn't have an appointment), but after waiting 2.5 hours the artist told us she wasn't comfortable with doing words or letters yet (i wanted four words, simple font). If you're looking to get a tiny basic stencil tattoo, and don't want to pay the $80 minimum at these other shops for something small, then this is a good place for you. But if you want literally anything else, go to a different shop. read more

I went in everything was super easy! I got a nose ring and it was simple out in less than 10 minutes. Everyone was nice as well!

If i could give them 0 stars, I fucking would. First off, neither artist greeted us when we walked in. Secondly, NO ONE WAS WEARING MASKS!!! The only people that were wearing masks were my friend, their mom, and I. There were also four people crowded around one person getting tattooed which is extremely unprofessional in my opinion. You should only be bringing maximum one person to be with you and that was pre Covid. If you're thinking about going here, don't. A shitty 25 dollar tattoo isn't worth your life or the lives of your family and friends. There's a reason that they put signs on the road people. read more

This is NOT the place to go. I have various different tattoos. The guy that did our tattoos had no "bed side" manner & frankly acted like he was high the whole time. The line work is inconsistent and patchy. This was overall a waste of money & time. They also insist on tipping before giving the tattoo which makes no sense. Absolutely would not recommend anyone to come here. read more

Made me feel very uncomfortable, and not welcome at my time of walking in. Unprofessional mannerisms, and no regards of using COVID safety PPE. read more

I haven't had a tattoo done here; I tried. The website says open every day and walk-ins welcome however I just went by and they are closed. No sign out that states the store name: just a lot sign in the window that says tattoo. Voicemail says nothing about being closed. read more