Clean, laid back, comfortable environment. The artists are very very friendly and geared toward making the customer feel like they're at home. They also have loads of talent and jokes up their sleeves! Read Less

The best place in Brandon to get a tattoo or a piercing.I came in to get a nose piercing, and the process was super fast and my piercer was super nice and really funny!I would recommend this place to anyone Read Less

I was looking for a piercer to do two piercings on my ears. I read tons of reviews from this guy "Mike" at Hot Box tattoos. Reviews that said he was friendly and knowledgeable. I had a very different experience. What was supposed to be 30 mins ended up being 2 hours. He was friendly and made me feel comfortable, as we made easy conversation. However, everything after that was a torture show.I had a dinner to go to in an hour and I made him a. ware of this. He said it would be no problem. All of the initial preparation took about 15 mins. He pierced the first ear easily, but when it came to the second it was horrible. I had wanted an oribtal (the piercing spirals through two holes in the ear), so he had to line up the second piercing with a pre-existing one making it a bit harder for him. He put one end (the screw-on ball) of the bar on to the end 3 different times and it fell off every time (35 mins). He twisted and pulled my freshly pierced ear about 6 times trying to get the piercing through both holes with both ends on before i said "can you put a hoop on it instead?" (40 mins). So, he told me he was going to put a septum ring in it instead. I was sure that that ring was for your nose (the septum), but I trusted him since he was the professional. Well instead of putting the ring through just the fresh piercing, he tried to turn it vertically to go through both holes. The problem: he said he wanted to put another hole in my ear above the one that I had for years!! He wanted to pierce me again (which wouldn't have been evenly spaced at all) instead of getting a smaller ring! It gets worse.  I asked him to put the ring I had in the old piercing back and just put a simple ring in the hole he had just pierced, except he lost my ring. He offered to replace it, so I forgave it. He used two of the same ring to fill both on the holes in my ear. The metal had to be twisted open and twisted back into place. This is where the real torture began. For the next 30 mins he was at my ear with two pliers (one in each hand) twisting the metal. It seemed to go on forever and it felt like the rings were secure, so I couldn't understand what he was doing. I finally got the courage to ask him, and he said he "just wanted it to look prettier". I took the mirror and yes the rings weren't perfectly pinched together, but I had been sitting on the table for 2 hours, I was late for my sister's birthday dinner, and I was in so much pain.In conclusion, Mike was not a good choice. Being friendly isn't the only requirement for a piercer. It seemed like he was an amateur. I would have proffered silent awkwardness over that hell any day. Read Less

Go see Joe at Hot Box Tattoos.  I had an ugly tattoo on my right quad and no artist would touch it to do a cover up.  I went to Joe and he immediately saw opportunity where others didn't.  Joe then proceeded to do the absolute best tattoo I have ever had and it is a cover up!!  Joe was very professional and walked me through his process, step by step.  He made me feel at ease and did everything possible to make me comfortable during the procedure.  I absolutely love my new ink and Joe has a customer for life!!! Read Less

I had an amazing experience with Hotbox! I had my piercing done by Mike who did an excellent job. I was super nervous, but he made the environment welcoming with humor. He is very knowledgeable and answered every question I had with complete honesty. 10/10! Thank you! Read Less

Everyone here was extremely professional. Very accommodating, patient and talented. My two kids both got their first tattoos today. Coda tattooed my daughter and he really took extra care to make it smooth and enjoyable. His work is impeccable. Joe tattooed my son. He also took great care to explain the process and make it a great experience. His work is awesome and did a great traditional style piece. I can't say enough good things about Hot Box and the staff. We will be going back again. Thank you very much. Read Less

Have always had a good experience at this shop. This time around I came in as a walk-in and Coda took extremely good care of me. He listened to what I wanted and worked with my budget with no judgement. His work is impeccable but his personality is even better. Definitely recommend and will be back. Read Less

Very professional, friendly, and comfortable environment. I love hot box! Mike and Charlie are great people! I got my piercing done by Mike today and it was so fast and basically painless. I'm so happy with this shop I'll never go anywhere else Read Less

Best visit ever! Highly recommend Mike for your piercing needs! He is educated, polite, and honest. Couldn’t have asked for a better visit! Very clean and laid back environment. I will definitely be going back. Autumn was also amazing, she held my hand and made me feel super comfortable. Read Less

This place is Fantastic! I have taken my daughter here several times for ear piercings... Saying Mike is Awesome is an understatement! He is Absolutely Amazing! He takes his time, does every job right and with the utmost respect. Everyone in this establishment is courteous, friendly, and full of fun and life! I will not go anywhere else :) :) Read Less

I came to get a piercing re pierced for a third time (two OTHER piercing shops pierced me incorrectly) and I made my concerns clear to Mike, he was extremely understanding and explained step by step exactly how he would place it to correct it, how he would perform the piercing, and even explained what went wrong the two other times with the other shops. Piercing was fast, super comfortable, and perfectly sterile. He also fitted me with the correct size jewelry for another piercing. After the piercing process he made sure that I knew the proper way to clean and care for it. 10/10, great experience, sterile, almost painless (even though there was a LOT of scar tissue to get through) I have 23 piercings done by various shops and this is the most comfortable experience I’ve had so far. Read Less

Great experience! My sisters and I wanted sibling tattoos. We each got a roman numerial and my youngest sister got a navel piercing in addition to her tattoo. The prices were very fair. Joe, Rick and Mike were all friendly and very knowledgeable and extremely patient. They offered recommendations when we asked and we felt like they were giving genuine advice. They were even honest about the level of pain we would feel. I highly recommend them again. PS- Pay cash and tip the artist! They're worth it! Read Less

I got my tattoo done by joe. He’s an amazing artist and hilariously funny. The environment in there is great and I’m planning on going back for my next. Not expensive at all. I totally recommend this place. Read Less

Mike was cool and gentle when he did my piercings. He took his time and was very professional..i will go there again and recommend anyone there. I didn't get a tattoo there yet but the artists seemed down to earth too. Place was clean and good atmosphere Read Less

Mike the piercer and the owners are amazing! Mike took time, didn't rush me, spent time making sure i was happy with that I was choosing jewelry wise, for the price and quality and customer service, I'll be back again!!!! Read Less

From my first to my last, I Wouldn't recommended any other place, all of my Tats and piercings done at Hot Box, professional yet fun, & relaxed staff! Cannot wait for my next therapy session. Thanks again for letting me be your canvas & bringing my visions to life. Read Less

Mike did a wonderful job on my faith piercing! Whole staff was super friendly and welcoming great clean environment he was very sanitary while doing the piercing . Walked me through step by step so worth the drive all of you are amazing thanks for a great day! Will definitely be coming back and recommending you all!(: Read Less

Charlie is AMAZING. I was in town on vacation. Decided to see him for the souvenir of a new tattoo. So happy with how it turned out and how comfortable he made me feel. I will totally see him again if I/when I return to Florida. Read Less

Highly recommend mike for any piercings!! I've already told a few of my friends to go to him!! He talks you through the whole process. I was so nervous and he says he gets the same way before any piercings or tattoos. He's also very professional! Definitely going back Read Less

Rick was excellent. He made the atmosphere very friendly and comfortable even though I was mostly exposed. His work on my hip is gorgeous and was done with care and a light touch. I will be recommending him to anyone I know who values quality ink. Read Less

I walked in looking for an artist that was no longer there. I decided to let Charlie do my tattoo and couldn't be happier with my decision. I am in absolute love with it. He absolutely saw the vision I was after and delivered it beautifully. Thank you so much Charlie will definitely be back Read Less

Rick is an incredible artist and pretty funny too. Rick and the staff at Hot Box definitely make you feel at home and comfortable in the surroundings. After hearing about Mel leaving I was receptive, but Rick is definitely qualified enough for anything you can throw at him. His work speaks for himself and you'll definitely be impressed with what he does for you. Read Less

Awesome place. Got my nose pierced by Mike, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. I didn't feel nervous at all. If you're getting a piercing, I highly recommend it! I walked right in and was out again within twenty minutes (no appointment).When I get my next tattoo, I think I'll be coming here. Read Less

Decided to get my nose pierced at Hotbox a few Sunday's ago! My nose has been pierced twice before over the past 5 years so I was a little nervous but Mike was super assuring and answered all of my questions! He did a quick consult on my health and reviewed the waiver before photocopying my ID and collecting payment. That was a first for me and I found it very professional! The entire process was painless and again, Mike was super informative about his placement of the piercing, after care, etc. Would definitely recommend!!Hotbox has been a staple in the Brandon area for smoking devices, glass pieces, hookahs, paper/blunts/etc ever since I first moved here almost 11 years ago. Read Less