There is no substitute for experience.  Tattoo Charlie’s has been in business since 1973 doing quality custom tattoos at a reasonable price  Whether you want a portrait, traditional, or any other style of tattooing we have an artist to fit your needs.  We also have a fully trained staff of piercers.  Please browse our artist portfolios and MySpace pages for examples of their work.  All of our artists love to do custom work, if you have a design or just an idea come in and we can make it a reality... While -U- Wait!

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Robby D.

06/04/2018

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Tattoo Charlie’s is such an amazing place. All of the artist will explain everything about your tattoo from positioning, to the care after you get the tattoo. Tattoo Charlie’s cares so much about their customers where other shops don’t. They also offer vegan tattoos where as most shops don’t. So if you’re thinking about getting a tattoo go to Tattoo Charlie’s!

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Valerie H.

03/06/2017

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Gotten 4 tattoos there. Won't go anywhere else. Loved all my work. Very clean and friendly. Happy and everything turned out better than imagined

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Cortney F.

03/07/2016

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Not only is Tattoo Charlie the best shop but Eric Barmore does amazing work. When I walk in there everyone is like family there. Eric, Dave, Darlene, Buddy. My mom loves Eric and Buddy as much as she buys there and they treat her wonderful. I would tell anyone and everyone to go here. You pay for great art!!!!! Great buisness. Great friends. Very clean.

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Summer R.

03/06/2016

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Tattoo Charlie is the best. A long time business in louisville. Not only do they have the best tattooing. But you not just another tattoo.And out the door. You are apart of Charlie's tattoo family.They make surer you are satisfied with your tattoo. They are the stars of your eyes \m/♡

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Ryan A.

03/06/2016

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Was there this past weekend and had an appointment with Big Dave. Knocked it out of the park as usual. Already have my next one planned.

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John B.

10/06/2015

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World class artist, world class art, clean, professional, and the reputation to back it up. Me and my wife will continue to recommend and support this business.

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Kristy M.

10/05/2015

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Great artist and clean studio. I have had 5 tattoos done at Tattoo Charlie's over the last 19 years. The first one I got still looks awesome! Only place I will ever go.

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S C.

07/22/2015

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I went to PROPHECY INK and they SCREWED UP my tattoo. They said they would fix it. Every time I called to get it fixed. They were always to busy to get me in. I kept calling and they threatened to call police for harrassment. They never fixed it .My Daughter had one done at TATTOO CHARLIES that was PERFECT!!

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Katie B.

05/20/2015

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Artists are amazingly talented! Lucky did my first tattoo 18 years ago and still looks amazing!

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Chris R.

05/20/2015

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Tattoo Charlie's is the best place to go for your tattoo. I won't go anywhere else. The artists are perfectionists. The studio is fabulous. I wanted a "special" tattoo that was in my mind. I described it and the artist did it even more amazing than I could have imagined it. I have a total of 6 tattoos. If you want a quality tattoo done by people who listen and are very talented in a clean environment that follows the law, then what are you waiting for? Go to Tattoo Charlies! I know I will again!

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Amy S.

01/18/2015

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Great artists that do absolutely amazing tattoos!!!! Love this place!!

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Ellen R.

01/18/2015

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Tattoo Charlie's - The best around!!!!

I don't even know how many tattoos I have anymore, but 95% of mine came from there. They have always given me be best, friendliest service. Their artists are phenomenal! Eric is the artist I normally use, but they're all excellent artists!! I have gone there for my piercings as well. Aniela is very sweet and patient when giving a piercing. Whether you are getting a tattoo or piercing, you can ALWAYS trust it will be clean and sanitary. You will always be proud of how awesome your tattoo looks even after many years. I will always go there, and I would always recommend Tattoo Charlie's if you want a professional tattoo.

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Jenn W.

01/18/2015

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Quality tattoos!

I have 3 tattoos, all of which came from Tattoo Charlies. You can tell how clean it is as soon as you walk in the door. I love that they have different artists that have their own unique style and specialty, because of this they can cater to any of your tattoo needs. All of my tattoos are different in style but all have the same great quality you need in body art. I am a lifetime Tattoo Charlies supporter!

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Steve H.

01/18/2015

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I love Tattoo Charlie's!!!! I have five tattoo' sand have had all five done at Tattoo Charlie's. I will never go anywhere else!!!!

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Sam I.

10/21/2014

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I served as a WM, 2531, from 1986-1990. I lost some good friends while I was in, and many more later in life. I have contemplated a tattoo for years, but I never did it. Because of my profession, only an intimate tattoo is accepted. A few have white ink tattoos, and I liked the idea.



I went to the Okolona location on Preston Highway. The man in the far left stall was very vocal, standing up to announce to not only myself, but also the 3 other customers in the store. He explained, “We do not do white ink. We do not believe in an intimate tattoo. We want your tattoo to stand out and say Tattoo Charlies.” Apparently my business is not welcome there.



When I say Semper Fidelis, it is to my fellow service women and men and those who stand behind them. Thank you Tattoo Charlies for explaining to me that you do not believe in an intimate tattoo. My time in service of my country was very intimate as is my continued relationships with those who have or continue to serve.

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Cdubya K.

08/27/2014

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Stopped in a few days ago and wanted to go over my tattoo idea. The gentleman I spoke with seemed to have no desire to talk about it or even discuss how he would be doing it. He did nothing at all to make me remotely confident in his ability. The one thing he did keep asking was "when do you want to do this...we can do it right now". It was my first time in the Okolona shop and will be my last. This certainly did not live up to the experiences I had heard about. Tattoo Charlies PRP however is a totally different story. Joshua took time to look at the idea and tweek it to perfection. Great Work and much more professional.

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renee.milburn.75

08/11/2014

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Joel was Awesome

My new tattoo has a very special meaning to me. I had been planning my tattoo for almost a year,a lot of thinking went into it. It had to be perfect and get my message across to my parent's. I decided on what I wanted but couldn't find the right person to do it. After asking around, a friend suggested Joel. Joel had done a lot of work for him and his work was great. When I showed Joel what I wanted he wasn't sure it could be done the way I wanted due to the size and amount of words I wanted, he thought words would run into each other. He took a lot of time and thinking and worked it out exactly the way I wanted it to be. I LOVE IT. My tattoo has so much meaning to me and to have someone understand and create that for me was an awesome experience. Plan to get 2 more and will only let Joel do them. THANK YOU JOEL I LOVE IT.

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Kendra G.

02/10/2014

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The ONLY place to get a tattoo

The best and safest place to get your tattoos!!

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rachel.dunn.754

02/09/2014

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tattoos while you wait

I absolutely LOVE this place and the people. Always a fun experience with an outcome that always supersedes my expectations. Have been there 5 times in the last three years and scheduled to head in again next week. Go check them out, you'll be glad you did!!!

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crista.hill.7

02/09/2014

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I luv all my tattoos from here n will b bak :-)

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Tattoos & Piercing Done While -U- Wait!

BBB Rating
A+
BBB Rating and Accreditation information may be delayed up to a week.
Hours
Regular Hours
Wed - Thu:
Fri:
Sat - Sun:
Services/Products
Professional tattooing, large selection of American made body jewelry, professional body piercing, area's largest selection of designs.
Brands
Anatometal Jewelry, BVLA Jewelry, Eternal Ink Pigments, Gorilla Glass Jewelry, Industrial Strength Jewelry, NeoMetal Jewelry
Payment method
all major credit cards, debit, visa, mastercard, amex, discover
Location
Corner of Preston Hwy. and Outer Loop
Neighborhoods
Okolona, South Side
Amenities
Quality tattooing, Sterile environment, 100% Disposable needles, tubes, and inks. Most studios still use the older stainless steel tubes over and over again. We value your safety and only use disposables. White chairs, floors, and walls according to health department guidelines. For body piercing we use only internally threaded jewelry for all intial piercings. Flat screen TV's in the booths and lobby.
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Category
Tattoos
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