Blu Gorilla Tattoo

Blu Gorilla Tattoo is a Tattoo Shop in James Island, SC, located at 1434 Meeting St. It holds a rating of 4.70.

Blu Gorilla Tattoo is Charleston's only fourth-generation tattooist-owned studio, born from the legendary Ron Ackers tattoo lineage that traces back to England in 1952. Owners Tim Dennis and Alyx Baranow moved to the Lowcountry of SC after experiencing catastrophic loss caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. They opened Charleston's first legal tattoo studio since the mid-1960s ban. Tim completed his apprenticeship under Jacci Gresham, America's first African American female tattoo shop owner. He began tattooing on Mardi Gras Day 1994 at her shop in the New Orleans French Quarter, Art Accent. There, he tattooed a diverse range of clientele, including celebrities such as Lil Wayne and Tim McGraw. After years of tattooing across various U.S. cities, Tim created Blu Gorilla.

The business has locations in Downtown Charleston and Goose Creek, SC. Downtown Charleston serves as the flagship location. The studio has been voted Charleston's Best Tattoo Studio by the community year after year. City Paper readers have honored the shop for 15 years running. The team of talented artists brings years of experience and diverse styles to create perfect tattoos. They accommodate every client's wants and needs, whether it is a walk-in memento, fine-line work, flash designs, or full-scale body suits. Walk-in consultations and tattoos are available daily. Customers can also call for an appointment anytime.

Blu Gorilla has acquired its own celebrity clientele, including members of Trampled by Turtles, The Chicks, and Saints Super Bowl champion Anthony Hargrove. The studio has been featured in local publications throughout its history in Charleston. They maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and use only sterile, single-use equipment for every tattoo. The artists are passionate about their craft and dedicated to creating custom pieces that exceed expectations. Proper aftercare is essential for a tattoo to heal correctly. Customers should leave the bandage on for 2-4 hours after getting tattooed. They should remove the bandage gently and wash with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap. A thin layer of unscented lotion or aftercare ointment should be applied. The tattoo should be washed 2-3 times daily with fragrance-free soap. Customers must not pick, scratch, or peel any scabs or flaking skin. They should avoid swimming, hot tubs, and soaking in water. Sunscreen with SPF 30+ should always be applied when the tattoo is exposed.

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