Tattoo shops in Charleston

“I recently worked at Broken Lantern as a guest tattoo artist for a few weeks and hands down, they are one of the best shops Ive ever worked in. Ive toured several shops in the US so far this year, and have also been tattooed in many others over the years... and these folks truly are incredible. Big shout out to their main manager, Cameron, who is organized, communicative, and just all around projects good vibes. All the artists are super talented- it was really a privilege to get to work with them. The shop itself is clean and comfortable and each artist has their own little nook which makes for a much more intimate and experience. Glen, the owner and Shane one of their senior artists are one of a kind and very approachable despite their many years tenure. I strongly recommend everyone go here for your next project big or small!”

“Great experience! Highly professional friendly staff, I felt like we were in the best of hands- very cool edgy artistic vibe, but at the same time highly professional and warm environment. My 18-year-old daughter was dead-set on getting a tattoo. So I was like, Ok, I will go with you and get one too. I got a tattoo at 18 too, 30 years ago, only I went by myself and am lucky to be alive (in many ways ha ha). So instead of dissuading my daughter I decided I would manage the process, so I did tons of research and found Holy City Tattooing Collective. I researched all the artists, and both my daughter and I really loved Jason Eisenberg’s work. My daughter wanted a bird design, and I wanted an SC flag tattoo- but the artist’s variation on that theme. I’m not from SC. Mr. Eisenberg is an SC native, and he’s obviously super talented, and I loved his artwork, so I wanted him to design his own variation and run with it. My only tattoo before this was this very ill-fated attempted triskalion 30 years ago that quickly turned into a blob, and I would like to get covered up. After that experience, I never got another tattoo- until now. I was super nervous! Jason and other staff were friendly and put me at my ease. He chatted and played a bunch of old school rap- some stuff I haven’t heard for like 30 years- and I ended up actually having a blast at the tattoo session! My daughter was the same. This was her first tattoo. I was really nervous. He played her favorite music, he was very reassuring, and she had such a positive experience. I was so happy! We LOVE our tattoos! The design and the placement are perfect. The design he did of the SC flag I just love more and more every time I look at it. Such a positive experience, and we’re so happy with our tattoos.”

“I finally decided to get my first tattoo after thinking about where I’d want it for years. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, making me feel at ease. The shop was clean and my tattoo came out great! Will definitely recommend these artists for anyone looking to get their first tattoo or 100th.”