Best Places To Get Piercings In Tampa Bay

The Daily Meal Staff|Oct. 28, 2014 7:00 am EST

Tampa Bay has a very vast selection of shops and services that make it easy to find what you are looking for. Whether you are getting your first piercing or are a fan of many piercings, finding the best place to get a piercing is important. Some important factors when looking for a place to go include a clean and sterile environment, pricing and an overall great experience. Check out some of the best places to get your next experience at the businesses below.

Art Explosion: Tattoo & Body Piercing Company
5130 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 108
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 443-0550
www.artexplosiontattoo.com

Tampa's very own Art Explosion: Tattoo and Body Piercing Company has been a member of the Bay area since 2008 when its first location opened. With over a decade of experience, the staff at Art Explosion is very friendly and professional and clients will get nothing but the best when they arrive. Art Explosion is affordable when it comes to both piercings and tattoos. Safety and hygiene are a big part of getting a piercing and the shop takes pride in offering both. If you are under the age of 18, there are certain requirements that must be followed in order to get a piercing. To get a piercing at Art Explosion, you have to be at least 16 years old and a notarized release form must be signed by your parent/legal guardian. For more information about Art Explosion: Tattoo & Body Piercing Company and/or its staff, visit its official website.

Las Vegas Tattoo Co.
1829 E. 7th Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-3004
www.tattoounderground.net

The Las Vegas Tattoo Company in Ybor City has been in business for several decades, offering experienced and professional piercing and tattooing for the Bay area. It was started by "Doc Dog," a professional tattoo artist with five decades of experience that began out west. The shop offers high-quality jewelry to make your new piercing look even better. Las Vegas Tattoo Company offers many types of piercings and stretching all at affordable prices. Whether it's a tattoo or a piercing, Las Vegas Tattoo has a sterile environment with a staff that has years of experience. Las Vegas Tattoo is open five days a week and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information on the staff at Las Vegas Tattoo, visit the official website.

Legacy Tattoo
723 W. Lumsden Road
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 654-8288
www.legacy-tattoo.com

Brandon's very own Legacy Tattoo offers a professional, one-of-a-kind piercing experience. Owned and operated with years of experience, the staff makes the client's time at the shop very relaxed and easy going and you can even watch one of the big screen televisions as you wait. For piercings, there is a vast selection of jewelry available to choose from, all very affordable. Those who are under 18 years old must present a signed and notarized release form, and all clients must sign a release form regardless of age before getting a piercing and/or tattoo. These forms can be found on the official website so that you can print them ahead of time. There are promotions for Legacy Tattoo that can be found on the website as well as the shop's site.

Monique's Tattooing & Body Piercing
1861 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-8346
www.moniquesbodyart.com

Monique's Tattooing and Body Piercing of Clearwater has been offering tattoo and piercing services to its clients since the early 90s when the shop opened. The staff is very professional and friendly and ensures that you get exactly what you are looking for. In terms of jewelry, Monique's has a large selection of 14K gold earrings and other types of jewelry as well. Release forms are required to be signed for not just minors but also for all clients to ensure that all requirements are adhered to. Check out the official Monique's Tattooing and Body Piercing website to see everything there is to be offered.

1603 Tattoo & Body Piercing Co.
1603 E. 7th Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-9153
www.1603tattoo.com

Ybor City's very own 1603 Tattoo and Piercing Company has been serving the residents of Tampa since 2000. The location is conveniently located in the heart of the Ybor district. 1603 offers many types of piercings and even stretching. In order to receive a piercing or tattoo, an official identification must be presented at the beginning of your session. Minors must have a signed and notarized release form by the parent and/or guardian and to the discretion of the staff members. For more information about 1603, visit the official website or social media to see some of its work.

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