Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front Unit 1
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 343-0013
73.33333333333333
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Tattoo Shop In Wilmington, NC

* Located in downtown Wilmington, NC * 8 artists on site...No wait * Only tattoo shop open 7 days a week in town * Private Rooms * All sterile equipment * Locally owned & operated since 1995

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Hardwire Tattoo
116 N Front Street Unit #1
Wilmington,
NC 28401
910-343-0013

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Getting a tattoo requires a lot of thought and preparation so that you don't end up with something you regret. The content here will help you along that thought process and answer many of the questions and concerns you may have before getting inked for the first time.

The most important thing you can do before getting a tattoo is taking the time to find the right studio and/or artist.  Many people just decide on a whim that they want to get a tattoo, and enter the nearest studio without much thought about what they are doing.  Some get lucky and walk away with a great tattoo, and some don't.  Here are some things to help you along in making your decision, and to make sure that you get a tattoo you are going to be proud of.  So, relax, and don't be in a rush to get hardwire inked.

We provide quality & safe tattoos!

Choosing the right tattoo shop is crucial in ensuring you get the tattoo you want and have a good experience in the process.  Upon entering any reputable tattoo shop, you should see training and licensing certificates and/or permits openly displayed.  The shop should not smell and if it does, the smell should remind you of a hospital – clean and sterile, not musty or dirty.  Floors and counters should be clean and free of any ink spots.  Your tattoo artist should look alert, healthy, and responsive.  An absolute must in any credible tattoo shop is an autoclave – if there’s no autoclave in the shop, you shouldn’t be there either.  While pets are fun to have around, a tattoo shop is absolutely no place for pets to be unless it’s a fish tank that looks well maintained.  You should also be aware that different states have different regulations – know yours so you can be sure you’re in a clean, safe shop.  When talking to any tattoo artist about sterility, if he or she seems hesitant in letting you visually inspect the equipment or instruments, LEAVE! A tattoo artist who is following protocol should have no problem letting you see the instruments he or she is about to use on your body.

Humans have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years.  These permanent designs – sometimes plain, sometimes elaborate, always personal – have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments and even forms of punishment.  The earliest known examples were for a long time Egyptian and were present on several female mummies dated to c. 2000 B.C.  But following the more recent discovery of the Iceman from the area of the Italian-Austrian border in 1991 and his tattoo patterns, this date has been pushed back a further thousand years when he was carbon-dated at around 5,200 years old.

While body piercing may not be permanent like tattoos, they can be tricky to heal and have a lot of things that can potentially go wrong with them.  Being informed on how to prevent complications will help you have a positive piercing experience.

Body piercing is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelry may be worn.  Body piercing is a form of body modification.  The word piercing can refer to the act or practice of body piercing, or to an opening in the body created by this act or practice.  The history of body piercing has experienced an increase of popularity since World War II, with sites other than the ears gaining sub-cultural popularity in the 70s and spreading to mainstream in the 1990s.


Products & Services

Tattoos, body jewelry, body piercing, Wilmington, hardwire, sub-dermal implants, health department, award winning tattoo and body piercing shop, sterile, custom tattoos, experienced and trained staff specialists.

Reviews

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Jul 02, 2011
By: Michelle
Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front Unit 1
Wilmington , NC 28401

Last year I came to Wilmington to visit my cousin. He took me and mom to Hardwire to get tattoos. Jason did an outstanding job! I told him my idea was and he took it and ran with it. He drew exactly what I had in mind! I have received numerous compliments on my tattoo since then. I loved Jason's work so much I came back to him this summer! He again did an excellent job for me! My mom got a her "Dan Jovi" and my sister got her Grateful Dead Steal Your Face. Thanks for the great work Jason!!! We will be back!

Pros: Jason got us right in and worked non-stop on the 3 of us. The prices are reasonable and the place is spotless. They even put up with all our kids beng there. I'll send them all the biz I can!

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Jun 06, 2011
By: kaymicsie
Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front Unit 1
Wilmington , NC 28401

I got my wrist tattoo done at Hardwire by Phil about a month ago and it is my favorite tattoo so far! Phil was great and did an AMAZING job! The staff there is amazing and friendly, the shop is super clean, and there's just a fun, friendly, inviting vibe there. I will not go anywhere else for future tattoos!

Pros: Friendly staff, great work, clean shop, great prices!

Cons: NONE!

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Apr 15, 2011
By: bgatson
Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front Unit 1
Wilmington , NC 28401

I've been here for my past two tattoos and I've had a great experience. The tattoo artists have been very helpful and very friendly. I didn't know exactly 100% know what I wanted but when I told them my ideas, they helped me come up with something great. It was extremely clean and I am definitely going there for my next tattoo or piercing and I will continue to send people there.

Pros: The location is great, the prices are great, the staff is very helpful and friendly. I know the equipments is clean and the staff is more than willing to help you come up with the right tattoo/piercing.

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Nov 10, 2010
By: na
Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front Unit 1
Wilmington , NC 28401

This was my first visit to this shop. The tattoo artist I had was great. He took the time to explain things to me and didn't rush through it and let me leave with something I wouldn't like. Very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Thanks Phil.

Pros: Friendly service, great price, informative. He just wouldn't slap something on you if what you want won't come out like the vision in your mind.

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Sep 28, 2010
By: liz
Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front Unit 1
Wilmington , NC 28401

Wilmington has a ton of very talented artists and many other shops with alot more experience!! I suggest researching the work of the artist before going here!

Pros: location was the only convenience

Cons: the staff was extremely rude

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Jul 23, 2010
By: Freddie
Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing
116 N Front Unit 1
Wilmington , NC 28401

Went to Wilmington on vacation, and made a special trip to Hard Wire Tattoo to get a piercing. My friends and I have been going here for years. This time around we were treated rudely by the two female piercers, and will never return. What has happened!!! The current staff is nothing like it was! If you enjoy being treated like an idiot by a someone this is the place for you.

Cons: Staff who treats you as if you are wasting their time.

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