Hot Box Tattoos

Related:	baytown tattoo shops
Category:	Tattoo and Piercing Shop
Address:	1037 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
Phone:	+1 813-685-2255
Rating:	4.8
Working:	11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 12–8PM

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Reviews 9

Amanda Cobb

I absolutely love Mel! I moved into the area a little over a year ago and was itching for my next tattoo. However I had no idea as to who to go to. I asked a few of my coworkers and researched the net and found Hot Box and specifically Mel. I convinced my sister (who also wanted another tattoo) to come with me to talk to her. We went in and she greeted us immediately. Very professional and gave us a lot of options. Prices were very decent too. She told us that we could email or bring in pics of what I wanted and she would draw it out since I didnt have a concrete idea. She totally lived up to her word. I brought in pics that were very (and I do mean very) lightly related to what I wanted done and told her of the general idea I had. She took about a week or so and emailed me a picture of a sketch that was so far beyond what I was picturing that I couldnt believe it. It was way better than what I had in mind and seemed to have been plucked from my brain and made 100x better. Worked with my schedule (it took 15 hours to get 2 half sleeves) and was very willing to make the few changes I requested. My sister ended up getting 2 half sleeves also and couldnt be happier with the results. I already have my next tattoo planned and Mel has already spoken to me about what she can do. If you have ever contemplated getting a tattoo then Hot Box is the place to go and Mel is the artist to use. It is kept very clean and the other people there are very nice. Also got a piercing done from Lenny who was extremely helpful and knowledgable. I still get stopped and asked questions and receive compliments about my tats. Cant recommend this place enough!

Natalie Velasco

I can honestly say that Hot Box Tattoos is the BEST place to go for your piercing needs (and Ive been pierced at Angry Elephant and Atomic Tattoos). Ive had my dermal implant and my ear lobes pierced by Mike and Ive received top-notch customer service every single time. He is a true professional and knows exactly what hes doing. With my dermal implant, he was very honest about the risks and tried to discourage me from getting the implant in my finger, but I insisted and after following his after-care instructions exactly, its been four months and my implant is still intact and has not rejected. Mike really does have your best interests at heart and will not give you a risky piercing and take your money without educating you first. Yesterday, I went to get my lobes pierced and Mike was just as friendly and outgoing as the last time I saw him. He has this natural ability to make you feel relaxed and assured that you are in a safe and sterile environment for piercings. I honestly could go on and on about how great Hot Box is and I will definitely be returning for more piercings (and will look into getting old tattoos covered up as well).

kk silva

I have been going to hot box since I got my nosed pierce when I was 16. I have gotten atleast 5 tattoos and a number of piercings there and I will never go any where else; especially since Atomic completely messed up 3 of my tattoos and several of my piercings that I had to get redone. I have gotten several tattoos done by Mel and she is the only person I will trust to permanently ink my skin. The prices are good and you dont have to pick something off the wall. I emailed Mel with an idea for a sleeve and sent her pictures of work I had already gotten done so she could design something that would flow nicely with what was already there. My friends have seen my tattoos and fly in from out of town to get work done at this shop. When it comes to any tattoo or piercing I suggest looking at the artists portfolios, they have those there on the front table so you can pick who you like.

Christian Sharpless

I took a drawing into hot box. No color just an outline. Met with my artist Mel n went over everything. The drawing was to big for my arm so she resized it. I was afraid it would be to small. Size was actually perfect. Then this lady did her thing and DAMN! This simple little drawing she turned into the sickest tat! She added her flair to it and it came out crazy awesome! Clean lines. Deep perfectly placed shading. Crazy good color blends. All around perfection. Shes expensive, but if you want and demand a great looking tat, she is worth every damn penny. Professional, clean and listens to your input. Damn fine job Mel! The shop is nice n clean too.

Jessica Harrison

Won a contest via Mels Facebook page and I was so excited because I had been wanting some work done by her for a long time. She was wonderful and worked with me financially and artistically every step of the way. I had something in mind that I knew she would do awesome at, but the end result was way better than I could have ever imagined. I have another tattoo done by someone else that took forever to heal, but the one Mel did was good to go in about 2 weeks or less. She far exceeded my expectations (which were pretty high in the first place). Since then, Ive recommended a few people to go check her out, and theyve been thrilled too.

Kalli Webb

Ive had a few tattoos so far done by Mel at Hot Box, including one thats a half sleeve. It is an incredible one-of-a-kind piece, and I get compliments on it constantly. Mel is an amazing artist who is very conscious of what her customers want. She is also extremely personable, yet professional. Her prices are very reasonable, especially for her talent. I already have many more tattoos in mind for her to complete for me. I would recommend Mel to anyone who wants a wonderful tattoo they can be proud of.

Tania Hyppolite

I had a very pleasant experience with Hot Box. Mel was the artist who did my tattoo and she was very professional and kind through all of our correspondence regarding my tattoo. She made me feel very comfortable, which was very needed considering this was my first tattoo. As a business establishment, Hot Box is very clean and welcoming. I highly recommend anyone get their ink there, particularly with Mel because she is a very talented and nice artist! :-D

Manda Manda

Had a horrible time with Robby Gill. Had a 40 minute convoy about what I wanted and he "drew up" copy and pasted frost things he found through Google search and stuck stuff together that I didnt even want. After going back and forth explaining again and again what I had wanted and told him I get a message says he has an opening to tattoo me. He hadnt even finished drawing up the tat!!! Smh oh well $40 down the drain and I still dont have my tattoo.

Elizabeth Johns

Mel at HotBox is amazing!!! She is very attentive, professional and detail oriented!! She did a cover up tattoo for me and I could not have asked for better work! I recommended her to all of my family and friends and will be going to HER ONLY for any future tattoos!! If you are in the Brandon area (or even if you arent, she is worth the drive) you HAVE to go to Mel at HotBox, it is definately worth it!!!