I got my tattoo yesterday done by Elmo and she did an amazing job! I absolutely love it, and she made the experience fun! The facility was clean and everyone there was super nice, friendly, and helpful. Would definitely recommend Inklanation! Read Less

My family went to Inklanation last week and we had a wonderful experience. The shop was clean and very nice. The people were more than welcoming and we had a great time. Elmo did all of my family's tattoos and she did an amazing job. She was vibrant and wonderful to be around, not to mention she was hilarious. She does great work and I would recommend her to anyone along with the shop! Read Less

We had an amazing experience! The staff was super nice and JD was and did so awesome! They were accommodating, patient and just made the whole process a wonderful experience! We would definitely recommend and go back! Read Less

So glad I went to JD! Felt super comfortable, shop was clean, everybody is really cool, prices are reasonable, got my septum done cant wait to get some more ink!! I'll definitely be using them from now on. Read Less

I came in today to get my nose pierced (for the fourth time). First I felt the price was a little high ($45 + $5 credit card charge). Then he told me he could put a hoop in instead of a stud which I was happy about. He was very shaky & kept apologizing because he "just had a rockstar and was shaking". He got the first hoop in but it was way too big so he pulled it out to put a smaller one in. He was going to use a tapper because the hole already closed some but couldn't find it. Once he found it he was shaking so bad he couldn't get the hoop in & asked if he could just put the stud in. By the end I was bleeding quite a bit which has never happened before. I wish he would've taken into consideration the shaking before he started, I'm just glad I wasn't getting a tattoo. Read Less

If you are looking to get some ink this place deserves to be the first stop to check out some of JDs work. You will save yourself a lot of wondering where to go and you won't be dissatisfied. Check it out! Read Less

My friend and I had a girls weekend trip planned to Southport and decided to go here for my friend to get her first tattoo. Of course I just had to get one too! JD is a great artist, and I loved the free hand details that he did with my tatt. The shop is clean and has reasonable prices. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a great tattoo artist. Read Less

Absolutely fantastic service! Very nice owners and quick response! Had My 16 yr old Daughter's nose pierced and IF she ever gets anything else done it will be done by this shop! Also the shop looks awesome! Read Less

JD was awesome, I can't wait to visit Oak Island again so I can get more. I got 2 roses with my 2 boys names in the pedals and it turned out better than I could have ever imagined. I absolutely LOVE it!!!! Thank you so much JD. Read Less

JD is a great guy. I was honest and told him I was scared but he helped me feel relaxed during the procedure. My tattoo came out beautifully. Suzanne did my nose ring a few weeks ago and we laughed the entire time. A great bunch of people and I highly recommend Inklanation. Read Less

JD did a custom piece for me today and I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out. I had my consultation Tuesday and he had the piece drawn up and ready to roll today. Awesome dude, clean shop and the price was perfect. It's worth coming back to the beach just for his work, and I'll definitely be back! Read Less

JD was an awesome dude. I got my first tattoo today and with his good humor and pure talent, he gave me the most beautiful simple tat i could have asked for! Thank you so much for amazing service - Him and his wife!! � Read Less

Went there for our girls week to celebrate oldest graduations. JD and Amber made us feel very welcomed. Amber's line work on my tattoo is amazing!!!! Such a pleasure. If we ever get back to the coast we'll be there! Read Less

I showed up right after they opened, and at first I was skeptical. Like any person would be getting a tattoo from someone new for the first time would be. Anyways JD was down to my tattoo right away. He's a great guy and made the entire tattoo an experience all it's own. When he first started, I was thinking, "please don't make a mistake" but by the end he nailed the tattoo perfectly. I mean like if you took the picture, and the tattoo, they look identical. Him and his wife were nice, courteous, and just all around great people. The shop was damn near spotless, and was just a friendly environment. If you're looking for a great local tattoo artist, and you're a local, or on vacation, I'd go check out JD first before you go anywhere else. Read Less

Beautiful cover up by JD! Turned my disappointing tattoo into something amazing! Couldn't ask for a more talented and patient artist. This is the ONLY place I will ever get tattooed again. Thank you so much JD! Read Less