Forever Inked

Dan did a coverup for me and I cannot say enough good things about him. He and Alisa were so wonderful to talk to and made the process of a new tattoo as simple as possible. The price was very reasonable and they were knowledgeable and made sure I left knowing how to properly care for my tattoo. It’s been many nights sleep since I have had work done, but I will definitely be back for more!

This is a great shop! The artists are all friendly and will do their best to please the customer. Maddie just finished her second piece on me and I absolutely LOVE it. She is a creative artist who will help you think outside the box (like cryptoids or UV ink!). Her fine line tattoos are so so good!!! And she’s the sweetest person. Go see this shop!

My husband and I went to Forever Inked for each of us to get a tattoo. Dan did both of ours and and did a great job! Highly recommend this place! I was kinda nervous being this was only my second tattoo and it was a special(memorial tattoo) but I felt very comfortable through the whole process. Dan and his wife were very personable and professional. Will for sure be back someday for my next tattoo.

I had a great experience with Alisa who did my nose piercing. She was extremely knowledgable about her profession and took care in the teaching preparation instruction and cleanliness of aftercare. She provided great resources and remains available moving forward with any questions or concerns regarding your piercing needs. They also have great relationships and work together with their artists to meet their clients needs as I also inquired about my tattoo which is a great attribute that creates a nurturing safe and professional environment and experience as we come to better express ourselves as the unique divine individuals we are! 💕🦋💫♾️💯🌎✨

My youngest daughter and I decided to get matching tattoos. We found this place and checked out some of the work that had come out of it. A young woman named Meg took care of us and did a very good job on our matching tattoos. She was very friendly to us both, and we enjoyed a wonderful conversation as she did our tattoos. I have no doubt that Ill be going back, and I assure you that when I do, Ill be asking for Meg again.

Although I personally havent been inked at Forever Ink, my husband is a frequent client, and I can vouch for the incredible work they do based on his amazing tattoos. From intricate designs to bold touch-ups, every piece is a masterpiece. Ive only met the owners briefly during a quick stop with my husband, but they made a lasting impression with their welcoming and laid-back demeanor.Seeing the consistent quality and care theyve shown, weve decided that Forever Ink is our go-to spot for our upcoming adventure—getting matching tattoos! Im truly looking forward to experiencing their artistry firsthand. If youre considering a tattoo or piercing, I highly recommend this talented and professional team.

Pretty disappointed ): went in for my first tattoo around may-June of 2023 and my idea was a sleeve didn’t realize at the time that my tattoo is completely messed up I was worked on by a machine that was broken and would randomly turn on and off (noticed staff having trouble with the machine which is not their fault) My tattoo is patchy and darker in some spots and lighter in others, as well as some spots on my arm the lines are all crooked ): I feel like I was totally scammed, my artist was very sweet but money was lost here not to mention I now have a half finished tattoo that looks awful. I inserted images with details down below which they are much more noticeable in real life 🥲

I had my tragus and nose piercing done the same day. Didn’t have an appointment scheduled and it was my first time visiting them. My piercer was great, knew what she was talking about and had a lot of knowledge. She explained everything she was doing and made sure I was comfortable. She gave me cleaning supplies for my piercing and instructions on how to clean them. Service was amazing and I’m definitely going there for any tattoo and piercing I get in the future.

Got my first tattoo and it was a wonderful experience. They got my appointment setup in no time and helped me get exactly what I wanted. This tattoo means a lot to me and its perfect. Thank you Meg!!

Maddie is an incredible artist and just plain awesome! Highly recommend her.

Got my first tattoo of cursive that my grandmother wrote and it couldnt be any better! Quality is amazing and workers care about their customers! Would recommend this shop to anyone who is interested in getting a tattoo in the Hickory NC area!

This was my first tattoo, and I didnt have any problems with the tattoo itself, the cleaning/healing process, and everyone there is pretty chill and knows what theyre doing. Definitely will be returning.

I came in to get 4 piercings at once with Alisa. She took so much time explaining, mapping, and making sure we both knew what the result was going to be at the end. She had the task of telling me that my initial plan wasn’t going to work, and handled it perfectly. Afterwards, she made sure I knew which jewelry to buy in the future and how to take care of the piercings. A great, very thorough experience.

Hard to list all the great things about Forever Inked. The atmosphere is wonderful - friendly staff, friendly dogs (kept behind a gate for those who dont want to interact with them), etc. Service was prompt, and Dan did an amazing job with the tattoo that I wanted.

I got my tattoo done back in May by the lovely Kayla. She was very friendly and professional and did a awesome job. Im very happy with it. I will definitely go back.

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! I had scheduled an appointment to get my belly button pierced. I had the lady there. She explained her experience with piercings, she told me stories of people and things she’s had to help me in my healing process. she was super super informative and helpful. she answered any questions i had, she warned me of any possible complications. She was very clean and sterile and talked me through the process. I highly recommend seeing her for any of your piercing needs She gave me her card with number if i ever needed anything. Trust me, i will forever go to her!!!

Alisa done mine piercings and done wonderful. Took her time made sure I was happy with placement and let me pick my jewlery very sanitary. Great service highly recommend. Good prices too. She takes her time and is very thorough with details and aftercare as well as happy to answer any questions.

Very clean shop, great people. Alisa has done multiple piercings for me and my kids, shes the best... I got 3 tattoos from Maddie and she did a wonderful job... my only go to place for piercings and tattoos!@

I stopped in just to ask if someone could give me an opinion and look at an eyebrow piercing I had gotten at another shop that concerned me, and I wanted a 2nd opinion on. I was VERY IMPRESSED with Alisas knowledge and personality with dealing with my situation. I cant thank her enough for helping me! She patiently explained things to help me more thoroughly with my aftercare, helped change out my jewelry to one that suited my situation, and seemed happy to answer all my questions. Theres other piercings I want later, so will DEFINITELY be back! The shop looked very clean and well maintained, and was a very comfortable environment. I couldnt be happier with my experience.

I called to make an appointment for a piercing. They happened to have several that afternoon. I came in 10 minutes early and Alisa met me at the door and got my paperwork started. She talked to me the whole time and walked me through what she was going to do. She was quick and efficient. Afterwards she explained how to properly clean the piercing and things to avoid. She encouraged me to call with any issues.

This was my 2nd tattoo from Forever Inked, and to say Im most pleased with the craftsmanship and professionalism of this place is an understatement. Reasonably priced, coupled with excellent quality. Dan and his wife have a GREAT PLACE if youd like a quality tatoo.

Great experience here. Dan is a super artist and is very personable through the experience. This wasnt my 1st tattoo, in fact, he did a cover up for me. It was the best experience Ive had in a tattoo shop. The equipment he uses is new and everything is very clean. He explains the whole process from start, to aftercare and really does take pride in his work. I recommend Forever Inked for anyone wanting a tattoo!

Dan and his wife are experts in the field. The shop is very clean and professional and my tatoo was reasonably priced. They have given my sister and her family excellent tattoos that come from their hearts so when I came out from New Mexico I wanted one too. Dan gives exceptional artistic advice and really listens. I just had the Trinity symbol inside of a circle done above my ankle and it was fast and its beautiful and healing well. I highly recommend this shop.

I had such a great experience here! Everyone was so nice and helpful. I came in for my second tattoo. My first tattoo experience was not very good. Forever Inked came highly recommended. I was able to give Dan a rough idea of what I wanted and he turned it into something better than I imagined. They were very sterile throughout the tattooing process. Afterwards Dan gave thorough information on how to care for my tattoo over the next few days and even beyond that. I will definitely be back for any further art work!

Of all piercings Ive had this was the BEST place Ive been. Ive suffered from cluster migraines for quite a long time and this daith piercing was the answer to my prayers. Not 1 migraine since Ive had them done. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and caring. I cant thank you enough!

Shop is extremely clean and employees are professional. They are very thorough with their work. Alisa has continued to check on me several times during the healing process. I will definitely recommend Forever Inked!

Clean place to get pierced, Professional and helpful. Lauren Karantzas did mine and she did a great job and offered lots of helpful advice and service. Never been inked there before, spoke to the one doing the tattoos, nice guy, good artist.

Should really use the derm shield on the tattoos then there is no way you need a touch up or worry about the tattoo losing color. Imo all of my other tattoos that were wrapped in derm shield have healed/look better than the ones that did not have the derm shield on it.

Cant say enough of how well we were treated here. Did a great job on a tattoo in remembrance of my sister

I got my nose pierced here and it didnt go well at all. The ring was too big and when I came back to get the ring changed, the man at the front desk acted like it was a chore to help me. He practically slammed a jewelry box onto the counter and didnt seem to care. Their tattoo work is amazing, but I wouldnt recommend them for piercings

Nic was hands down amazing!!!! He did a great job on my tattoo today. Nic talked to me and made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment. Nic overall made my experience at Forever Inked an amazing one (From talking to me throughout the visit, cracking jokes, checking in on me throughout the visit, and creating a beautiful piece of art). All the staff were great and welcoming today for my appointment and made me feel at home and comfortable. I highly recommend Forever Inked and the artist here!

Armando did an amazing job on my elephant tattoo! I was so nervous but he tattoos so gently and I couldnt be happier!! Highly recommend!!

Excellent studio with polite and professional staff. Entire place including the restroom is extremely well kept and every precaution is taken by the artist to make sure you are happy. Prices are extremely fair. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. In my opinion by far the best place in town.

They are amazing there! Alyssa is great with piercings! Nic is great with tats! Definitely going back to get more piercings and tats done!! They make you feel welcome and like family!!!

Alisa and Nic was very professional and friendly ! They answered every question I had with a great attitude that made u feel welcomed ...very clean shop as well! So thank u guys see yall soon for my 3 day appointment to get my work done ....Alisa my daughter said thank u for helping her and u were so cool ! So I highly recommend everyone to check them out !

Very clean shop,very friendly staff(made a person feel right at home)...very impressed!I had a piercing done. Thank you to the staff and Dan(he did the piercing and explained in detail the procedure.) THANKS SO MUCH!FROM LEADED AND UNLEADED

The best. Love Maddie , she is our go to for tattoos. 100% recommend.

Got my septum done, loved it. woman was very nice and helpful.

My fiance and I both got tattoos here from Andrew and we are both very happy. Prices were reasonable and by far the friendliest place we stopped (tried Devotion and VERY unfriendly). Dan and Andrew are great!

I’ve got all my work done here for years and can’t recommend them enough! Just got a tattoo from Maddie. She does such an awesome job!

Im super excited to get my first tattoo here! Everyone is nice and informative. And my appointment wasnt scheduled that far out and pricing is good!

Nic did a wonderful job with my tattoo and Alisia was excellent with my helix piercing!! I will definitely be back because they are so knowledgeable and amazing!!! Thanks Nic & Alisia!!

The owners Dan and Alisa Bolick are very friendly and know their stuff. Dan is the tattoo artist and he also does eye liner tattoo. Alisa does piercings. They also have another tattoo artist who works at their shop. Go check them out!

Always professional and friendly service. Ive had both piercings and tattoos and the quality is superb. Anyone need a tattoo or piercings, this is the place to go. They have my lifetime business.

Fantastic work by Dan. Probably the cleanest tattoo shop I have ever seen, with Great and friendly staff. I would highly recommend Forever Inked. Well worth the wait for great art work!!

Very friendly staff, seemed knowledgeable as far as safety for both piercings and tattoos. Went through several books they had of artists work and most was pretty good.

Went in today for a nose pricing, one daugher cartlidge, The other belly button. Alisa was amazing! Highly recommend her. Shop was so clean and nice! Great place!

Alisha explained everything to me, very clean & sterile. I had a tattoo done there & it will be my forever tattoo/piercing shop. The staff are great!!

Dan created a nice design based on the ideas I described to him. He transposed the design over a picture of an existing tattoo to ensure coverage. Dan worked quickly and the tattoo looks great.

I received my first tattoo from Dan as he came highly recommended. It was better than I could have imaged and that along with other reasons is why he is my go to guy. I have two more sessions coming up that I will post once finished(definitely stay tuned).All of the artists are passionate and have great quality. I have a session with Kayla in two weeks along with my fiance.Nic completed a remembrance tattoo for my fiance that he freelanced and it was amazing. I will plan a session with him for the beginning of next year that I cant wait for.My fiance has an appointment for a piercing with Alisha as well.I will have work completed on me from every artist because I trust all of their work that much.8/26/20 update.Kayla completed a flag tattoo for me on my right arm and a flower tattoo for my fiance. Alisha completed a piercing that my fiance loves. I will continue to add pictures of each tattoo I get from them.

Dan is an Amazing artist! Clean and professional place! Ive had him do 3 tattoos, I will only let him do any future ones... I will only let him do any for my friends and family!

I went here on a recommendation to have a tattoo fixed and just should have come here in the first place! I went from not being proud of what I got to now absolutely loving it. It takes skill to fix someones mistake. They are above others and should be first on your list of one place to go. My itch for ink will now be scratched here

Great experience! The place was clean, comfortable, and well kept. The staff and piercer were very knowledgeable and thorough. Over all the best shop Ive been too!!!!

Dan and Alisa are great ! I have known them from the start years ago , great talent, good business decisions . This shop will be here for years to come !!! The best shop around this town !

They are awesome. Very nice people. Nic did my tattoo he was great. Will definitely go back.

Fresh and beautiful ink work, great prices, only draw back is location..parking is difficult because of other businesses. But if you want beautiful ink work done then give them a call and set up an appointment

Dan and Alisa are awesome! Nicest tattoos ive ever gotten! Dan is really talented! Cant wait to go back for more!

Great place. My wife and I had a great experience!

I got a piercing from Alisa she was amazing she did a fantastic job and explained everything very well definitely will be coming back

Amazing experience! Their piercer is extremely knowledgeable and did a great job. 10/10 would recommend!

Very friendly staff. Love the fact that they had tell me what steps they are going to do. And how to take care of the piercing.

Great work. I got a cover up that was astronomical. Low prices for good work. The artist designed my art with everything i asked for. Definitely check this place out.

Great tattoos! Makes you feel comfortable and is totally a no-judgement zone! Danny and his team are AWESOME!!!! ♥️

I will only go here now and I was so exicted ahe felt like family here. There isnt enough words to say how special this place and staff is to me. They totally understood how I wanted my art and was a more than perfect experience. Love this place

50 bucks for a tattoo size of a quarter which came out looking like a 16 yr old did it then wanted another 50 to touch it up. Thought it was a joke. Dont recommend. Ill have someone fix it up for free when I purchase next tattoo elsewhere

Very very friendly atmosphere, although the tattoo was subpar and I have to pay someone else to fix it.*******EDIT******* THE TATTOOER THAT ORIGINALLY TATTOED ME FIXED THE TATTOO NO QUESTIONS ASKED. SO I, IN FACT, DID NOT HAVE TO PAY ANYONE ELSE TO FIX IT. AGAIN, VERY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE!! I BELIEVE THE PEOPLE WHO WORK HERE DO TRULY CARE ABOUT THE HAPPINESS OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. I DO RECOMMEND GOING HERE FOR TATTOOS AND/OR PIERCINGS. THE GIRL WHO TATTOOED ME AND FIXED MY TATTOO ALSO PIERCED MY LIP AND IM HAPPY WITH IT.I DIDNT DELETE THE ORIGINAL POST AND JUST EDITED SO YOU CAN SEE THAT THET DO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR WORK. I will post before/after pictures after the tattoo heals a little more.

I have several tattoos from here. Very friendly staff and good prices. They will work with your design.

Just got a chest pice put on last night, and I must say that Forever Inked will be my shop of choice as time passes. Very sastified have been to other shops in the past and you just fill welcome and comfortable.

Super nice people. Great permanent eyeliner tattoos. Little lacking in piercing inventory though. Love the dog!

Great place to get your kid pierced. Very informative on aftercare.

I love the people here! They are great! I cant wait for my next tattoo

Went and got my ear pierced a good place to go to a girl that did my ear love her to death Shes sweetheart I will go back for more piercing and tattooing

Im scheduled to get a tatoo there in July when I went there to set up the appointment the people were very friendly and nice

Was a great experience loved the results got a tattoo planning my next already recommend

Horrible work for $170!! Expected much better work.. Instead got scared up! I do not recommend this tattoo parlor!

Nic did an amazing job at a great price. Ill probably be back soon to start making a full sleeve tattoo

Very clean, dan is very professional. Only place to get a tat with amazing artwork

First time I had even seen a tattoo being done. Very fascinating. Very clean.

Just got tattooed by Dan amazing work and really respectful clean and just a cool guy

Very clean and they are nice as well I will most definitely be going back and I will also tell everyone that I know to go there as well

Great service and friendly atmosphere!! Great job on my cover-up! Thanks

Wonderful shop. Very straightforward and also very home like feeling.

Clean and friendly business if you are looking to get a tattoo or piercing.

Alisa was awesome, she explained everything and was nice as could be.

Dan done my tattoo on my arm and he did an amazing job!

Great tattoo place great artist great people that work there family oriented excellent place

Nice was amazing! Ill be going to see him again soon!

One of the best artist around and very clean , and best cover up artist to go to

Friendly atmosphere everyone treats you like family. Reasonable prices this is a must go place

Very friendly place ...great people and owners

I make my piercings there ,the lady make is very helpful

Friendly, informative, skilled for nose piercing and clean/comforrable atmosphere

Great experience for my nose piercing!

Awesome work, would def recommend getting your work done here.

Professional and very friendly. They do great wotk

Got my tounge periced in and out clean and good price

Great service. Nice place, clean & well kept.

Best tattoo place in North Carolina hands down!

Tattoo & piercing, both were great!

Great experience. Will definitely go back

Awesome people! Great piercing!

Best shop Ive ever been to

Clean, pleasant, friendly, & helpful.

Love my tattoo that Nic did.

Great prices and excellent service and quality

Great service and amazing art work

Amazing people and incredible artists!❤

Staff was nice but felt a bit pushy.

Nice Clean Shop Good Prices.

Love them! They are the best!

Friendly staff, great experience

Nick and Dan are great

Loving my new bling

I didnt go there.

Very great Tattoo work

Very clean and professional artists

Great place to get a tattoo

Nic is awesome!

Nic is excellent!

Dan was Epic as usual!!!!!!

Great

Dan is awesome

Simply the best!

Just like family!!

Great work

Heap and eazy

Always GREAT!!!!

Nic is awesome!!!

Good atmosphere