Our crew
Eight years ago, when we first introduced Mel Lockett, she was the new kid on the block—a small-town girl from Fayetteville, North Carolina, where dirt roads and lakefront water parks were her playground.
Tattoo advice
Thinking about getting your first tattoo? Exciting stuff! But before you dive in, there are a few things you should know in order to ease your initial anxiety and turn your tattoo sesh from stressful to spectacular.
Tattoo inspiration
A tattoo is more than just ink—it's a lifelong piece of art that tells your story. That's why finding the perfect inspiration is key to showcasing your personality, passions, and values.
"If it wasn't for Hart & Huntington, I wouldn't be tattooing today..."
For over 15 years, Guillermo Cruz has been pushing artistic boundaries with his quest to become the best tattoo artist he can be. Now, Guillermo is pushing his boundaries with a bold move from his native Puerto Rico to Nashville.
Alejandro Acosta's journey into the tattoo world follows a unique path.
Hailing from the heart of the Midwest, near the Indiana Dunes, Drew Thomas knows what it’s like to get his hands dirty.
News and events
We’ve got Steen Jones all the way from Australia at Hart & Huntington Las Vegas to introduce his latest t-shirt collection and transform our walls with one of his signature murals. Let’s go…
As Hart & Huntington’s marketing director, Stephen Csombok has seen first-hand the evolution of both tattooing and the shop. In fact, Stephen and his good buddy Chris Turck, the managing partner of Hart & Huntington, were a fixture in the Orlando shop from the moment it was being built.
Have you ever thought about how many people it actually takes to run a successful tattoo shop? The artists are of course a major piece of the puzzle, but they wouldn’t be able to do what they love most if not for a lot of support behind the scenes.
Client stories
That’s definitely the case for William Cleek. He’s a die-hard NASCAR fan with a tattoo on his body for every track he’s visited. Twenty-two total, to date.
And that’s not something Nancy and Derrick Smith take lightly. They’ve been married for about seven years now and share a collection of tattoos inspired by their time together.
He became a chef when he was 22, and never really considered getting a tattoo because he thought it might prevent him from getting hired. But then a friend back in Atlanta convinced him otherwise, and he hasn’t looked back since.
Words to live by for country music singer and songwriter, and model, Melissa Mickelson.
You don’t always get them in life, especially when it comes to tattoos. Once the ink hits your skin, it’s on there for good. Even with a laser treatment, there’s always a mark, a remnant of what was there. That’s why we tell everyone to make sure they’re 100% happy with the art they’re getting when
That’s the best way to describe Maghon Taylor. She’s an artist, author, business owner, mom and wife. And one of the most positive people we’ve ever had the chance to meet.
That’s the mantra Hart & Huntington tattoo artist Austin Modglin lives by. It’s something he learned during his apprenticeship after college and carried with him throughout his career to date.
Take Markus Ruegsegger and his wife Julie Ruegsegger, for instance. Both have ink, but Julie started her collection years ago.
For Hart & Huntington tattoo artist Tarik Tatham, there’s always been one clear path. An artist all his life, he was destined for the tattoo shop before he even reached adulthood.
That’s how Cody Maestas approaches his job as a Hart & Huntington tattoo artist.
The new Legacy Collection pays homage to our humble roots by bringing back unforgettable, vintage designs.
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