Got my first tattoo there by Johnny 2-Times. He did an EXCELLENT job and I can't wait to go back for session 2 (coloring). I highly recommend this place for anyone interested. Edit: The tattoo is officially finished and I have got to say I couldn't be happier! I love this place and recommend all of my friends to go there for when they get their tattoos. Read Less

A few years ago I went to Warlocks to get a tattoo for my daughter as my Mother's Day gift. It was an awesome experience, everyone was friendly and helpful! I went again to get a tattoo for my second daughter and was excited. I was sad the tattoo artist from last time wasn't there but still went. When I made the appointment I sent them a picture of my first tattoo to get an idea of what I wanted. I ended up being 5 minutes late to my appointment for reasons that were out of my control. The tattoo artist was extremely disrespectful and was blaming me because it was clear they overbooked. He said numerous times that they tried calling me a few days ago. I told him where I work I don't get cell signal so if you call I'm not going to get it. Not sure why they didn't email me since I sent them a picture. To make matters worse there was a guy who said he came for that artist but lives out of town. I asked numerous times if they wanted me to reschedule but I kept getting attitude and disrespect and being blamed for his day getting pushed back...Not sure why they didn't add in the drawing time to the appointment but whatever. When he started my tattoo he said, "Sorry for stressing you out." I wasn't stressed out I felt completely disrespected for no reason what so ever. After their disrespectful attitudes and embarrassing me in front of a whole room of people, I will definitely not go back. Read Less

Local Friendly non-poser tattoo shop. Had a nice piece done today with my brother. Everyone we interacted with was great, they obviously enjoy their jobs and understand customer service. I had some work done by Al, AWESOME work, extremely happy with the result. Brother had Greg do his, again AWESOME work! See you again soon! Read Less

I absolutely love and trust this place! I came here for my nose piercing and two tattoos, and I’ve been very happy each time! The staff is super friendly and the work they do there is incredible! I wouldn’t go to any other tattoo shop. Yes, they’re expensive, but it’s absolutely worth it for the work they do. I’ll be back for more tattoos (and possibly piercings) in the future for sure!! I highly recommend Warlocks. Read Less

A couple weeks ago, I got my first tattoo done at Warlocks by Johnny. I went in the day before to consult with Johnny and he felt very confident in tattooing the 3d starfish that I showed him a picture of. I scheduled the tattoo and went in the next day to get it done. Once he was done, I looked down at my ankle and it was nothing like what I wanted. He had done something different than what I asked and did not communicate what he was doing prior. I asked him to fix the tattoo to my liking and he started getting offended that I didn't like his work. He had already cleaned up everything before he gave me time to look at the tattoo, so he was also upset that he had to get everything back out. He defended his work by saying he doesn't copy other people's tattoos. I understand what he was saying, but I find that to be crucial information you should tell someone before you permanently tattoo them. If he had communicated the fact that he wasn't going to do what I wanted, I would have gone elsewhere. He finally fixed the tattoo with an attitude and sent me on my way. About a week later, my tattoo started to scab off my ankle. Not peeling, but full scabs coming off with no color underneath. I called Warlocks and the front desk assured me that there is color underneath. I told them that there is not, and the front desk said to call back in a week and schedule a touchup appointment when it is done scabbing. They further told me that I am going to have to pay for the touch-up, as its located on a spot of my body that they don't do for free. Once again, a miscommunication that was not said before I got my tattoo done. So due to my tattoo artists error of applying too much ink because he had to go over the tattoo multiple times, I have to pay to get it fixed. I went to another tattoo shop a week later and got it redone the right way for a much cheaper price. I ended up wasting $100 on a tattoo at Warlocks that scabbed off, I will never recommend Warlocks to anyone! Read Less

Me and my best friend Alexis went to Warlocks to get her nose pierced. They were very professional and very friendly. You can’t go to get a piercing thinking it won’t hurt. But they reassured her that there was nothing to worry about and that she would just feel a slight pinch. It was very easy and very quick. We will definitely be coming back here again! We are thinking about getting curated consolation piercings. These people were amazing and they made us feel at home. Read Less

Went by today on recommendation from a friend of mine, Jared "Bull" Lee Ammons (who was in town as a guest artist), for my aunt and I to get some piercings done. Not only were we blown away by how nice and spacious the shop was, but also by the staff who was extremely friendly. The apprentice, Casey, was super sweet and helpful, and the piercer, Jenell, was amazing! Super quick and painless. The jewelry selection is really nice and the shop is gorgeous. We will definitely be going back again!!!! Thanks, Guys!!!! Read Less

I went here last night to get a tattoo I've been planning for quite a while. I showed the artist my sketch 2 weeks in advance and when I arrived he had nothing prepared - no big deal, but should've been a warning. However, fast-forward to the end of my session and my tattoo is messy, letters are missing from words, and there are extra dots here and there. Not to mention, he has deviated from the stencil in the process. I thought "maybe it's not that bad, must be all the ste...ncil ink". Get home, wait an hour, wash it. Nope. Fucking terrible. I'll be going elsewhere forever after and I sincerely hope the artist gives me a refund so that I can pay for the necessary cover-up tat. See More Read Less

This is the most professional tattoo shop I have ever been in. My brother and I had the pleasure of working with the owner, Byron. He is an awesome guy. In his 38 years in the business he has won multiple awards for his work and it was plain to see why. He is straight forward and entertaining at the same time. It was my brother's first tattoo and he will definitely be back. THANKS AGAIN BYRON! Read Less

This was the location of my first tattoo, and it was an AMAZING experience! The staff is quick to cater to your wants, and they try to leave as much time open for walk-ins as possible! Bill was the artist who took care of me, and his work is exquisite! My family from Boone came all the way to Raleigh just for Warlocks! Do yourself and favor; cancel your appointment wherever else it is and head into Warlocks! Read Less

Took our daughter in for ear piercing. We wanted a clean, safe place, and Warlocks was recommended by a friend. When we arrived, we were directed to choose a starter set from a display case. We were not told prices up front, and they talked up the nicest set, which my young daughter chose, of course. When I asked about pricing for the set/the piercing, it was more than double the price I had found in my basic online pre-research. I guess I should have asked about pricing when I called to make an initial appt, but I assumed (never assume!) it would be in line with the research. In any case, here we were, our daughter looking at us hopefully, so we convinced her to go with a smaller stud and decided to move forward despite our sticker shock. Unfortunately, having seen us initially balk at the price, the main piercer seemed to have decided that we must be cheap or something and from then on it felt like we were being treated as an inconvenience, rather than a paying customer. Everything felt curt and if it weren't for her trainee, who tried to make my daughter feel comfortable, it would have been an even less enjoyable experience. We were told to come back when we thought her ears were healed so they could double check her healing and change out her earrings. We brought her back and was surprised to find out this was an additional cost. It felt like it was just another opportunity for them to try to sell you more jewelry too. When we arrived, they immediately started showing her all the same studs as before and asking which ones she wanted. I told them that I had brought a pair of our own, as they had told us we could do. From then on, it felt again like we were being treated as cheap by the main piercer. The trainee was still there all these weeks later and mentioned that she didn't know how to put in regular earrings (these were standard studs like you would buy anywhere, instead of the backwards starter studs they sell). The piercer showed her how and it was fine, but I'm guessing that means that most people don't come back to have them checked like we were told to do. If we had known that this would be as simple as changing your earrings like you would do everyday, we would have saved the money and the trip across town and done it ourselves. On a positive note, we are pleased with the piercings themselves and had no complications. Read Less

It was fate that I walked in at noon this week when they opened and Ernie was able to draw my tattoo in a couple of minutes and was finished the next hour! I have had so many compliments and recommend Warlock's. Their entire staff was awesome and made me feel like a valued customer. The artist's are top notch at a very affordable price! Can't wait to get my next tattoo from Warlock's. Read Less

I really wish I could give more than 5 stars. SPOTLESS facility in the piercing area and tattoo area. TOP NOTCH front end staff (Kacee is who I spoke with) Mike was my artist. He did a cover up about two years ago and his work stood out more so than the other tattoos I have. I wanted to come back to him in the future. I did today and it was the most detailed it could've been! SUPERIOR "chair side manner". He talked with me and my daughter and gave her info as he went along because she was interested in her teenage years. Today was extremely evident why they are the best in North Carolina Read Less

I really wish I could give more than 5 stars. SPOTLESS facility in the piercing area and tattoo area. TOP NOTCH front end staff (Kacee is who I spoke with)... Mike was my artist. He did a cover up about two years ago and his work stood out more so than the other tattoos I have. I wanted to come back to him in the future. I did today and it was the most detailed it could've been! SUPERIOR "chair side manner". He talked with me and my daughter and gave her info as he went along because she was interested in her teenage years. Today was extremely evident why they are the best in North Carolina See More Read Less

Went here to get my first tattoo. Ernie worked with me on the design, and then I was in to get it done. Everything went great, I was thrilled with how it turned out. I highly recommend Warlock's (and Ernie in particular) for any tattoo work you want done! Read Less

My wife and I just went here today for the first time and it was amazing. We've been to many tattoo and piercing shops over the years and Warlock's is, by far, the most professional and impressive I've been to. The staff were all extremely nice and helpful with any questions. When it came to my wife's piercings, the room used was so well setup that I thought we had walked into a doctor's office! While she was getting pierced, I wandered around the tattoo area inquiring about ...getting one and the staff did everything they could to try and fit me into their schedule. Unfortunately, they were 3 artists down today due to a convention, the timing didn't work out and I could get a tat today. However, one of the artists took the time to research reputable artists in my local area who he would gladly recommend. I will 1000% be coming back here once I move to the area! See More Read Less

I've gone here several times to get different things done this was my first tattoo I've had piercings done. Every time it has been a wonderful experience, everyone there is so nice and they do exceptional work. They break everything down to you if you and if you have more questions they will answer them and they will give you suggestions on where to purchase certain things. I love this place if this is your first time or if you are considering getting a tattoo or any kind of piercing I strongly suggest warlock tattoos. This place is clean their work is fantastic the staff is phenomenal I am truly one happy customer and I will be back. Read Less

Awesome place and atmosphere..been here twice now with my mom and have had a good experience both times. Everyone is really friendly and helpful and Byron is a awesome tatoo artist! Would highly recommend this place to anyone and will defiently be back for more tattoos!! Read Less

Yesterday I went with my grandson to get his very first tattoo and I can honestly say that I can't wait to go back. The whole experience with Byron was like a family reunion. Everyone there was so friendly and so attentive and Byron made my grandsons experience a fun and memorable time. I'm looking forward to going back and getting more ink myself too. Read Less

I got work done the other day by MJ and I have to say it was the best experience !!!!! I highly recommend MJ . I have never been one to stick with just one artist but I will now !!!!!! This tattoo is my favorite tattoo that I have !!! If you are reading this and trying to decide where to go and who to see Warlocks is the place and MJ is your guy !!!!! Read Less