After a five-year hiatus from tattooing in the Andalusia area, Aaron Hyde has opened the only licensed tattoo parlor in Covington County.
“It has always been my passion to own my own tattoo shop, ” Hyde said. “My dad is covered in tattoos and my mom has tattoos, so I have always been around it. For lack of better words, it was cool to me. It is something that I found intriguing and something that not everybody does. I mean, I was good at art, so the passion was there, I just needed experience.”
“I saved up all of this money just so I could open up my own shop, ” Hyde said. “Because it does cost a lot of money to do that. It’s just like getting a business license, I mean I had to get a Red Cross certification for blood borne pathogens and a health department certification. It was pretty expensive.”
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Hyde said he could go anywhere that he wanted in his career field, but he chose Andalusia to stay close to his son and to provide a service to the community.
“My son goes to school in Andalusia, ” Hyde said. “And I have several clients that are in the area that know me as the tattoo guy. I didn’t want to go to a big city where there were already a hundred tattoo shops. I mean, I already have my clients here. I’m not the best tattoo artist in the world, but I know exactly what I’m doing and I put 100 percent into every tattoo that I do.”
“I like to range in everything, ” Hyde said. “I like to broaden my horizon, because I don’t like to stick to one thing. I like to do grey wash, color, old style, American traditional, Japanese traditional, girly stuff and small stuff. I’ll do anything. I just like everything about it. The only thing that I haven’t done is portrait style, but if somebody comes in wanting one, I will make sure that I learn it and perfect it before I try it out on the public. I say that because I stand behind all of my work and I don’t want somebody coming in and then having to go get a cover up that will cost them even more money.”
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Hyde said that he wants all of his clients to be happy about his work when they walk out of his shop.
“They usually are happy when they walk out of my shop, ” Hyde said. “I’ve never had a complaint. I just want them to be happy with my work and I want them to come back and tell other people to come to the shop as well.”
“I am completely booked for about a week or week and a half, ” Hyde said. “And I have a bunch of tattoos to draw up for people. Since I already have clients here, they have just been waiting for me to open up a shop. I had this one client who I did a half sleeve for eight years ago, and he hasn’t had another guy even touch it. That means a lot to me, because it was a custom piece that I did for him and we sat down and talked about what he wanted and everything.”
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Hyde is currently training an employee to do piercings as well. “I am the only one that does tattoos, ” Hyde said. “But I do offer piercings as well, and I’m training somebody right now to specifically do piercings only.”When it comes to life-long commitments, getting inked is pretty high up on the list. After all, whatever you choose is going to be on your body for, well, forever.
Thankfully, here on the Sunshine Coast, we are spoiled for choice with talented artists that are sure to give you the body art of your dreams. So, to make sure you have no regrets about your new tattoo, we’ve rounded up the best tattooists and studios on the Sunshine Coast.
Social media teleported his skills globally and now, Sam Clark Tattoos is not only renowned as one of the best tattooists on the Sunshine Coast, but in Australia. Picking up his clients by boat to take them across to his Noosa North Shore studio, a tattoo adventure with Sam is a mix of pure relaxation meets pure pain. Long waitlists are inevitable, so plan your next ink session well ahead of time.
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Definitely one of the best tattoo studios on the Sunshine Coast, Ink Attack is home to a range of versatile and talented artists. Owner and tattooist Damien Wickham, travels the world to compete in tattoo conventions and has brought home a whopping 52 winning trophies. All the tattooists in his studio have diplomas in art and are just as skilled with a tattoo needle, as they are with a pencil. Whatever style you’re looking for, whether its realism, portraits, traditional or fine line, the artists at Ink Attack will deliver.
A major player in our search for the best tattooists on the Sunshine Coast, Foundry Tattoo is definitely one of the coolest studios. From the vintage furniture to the walls lined with art, this place oozes creativity and flair. Foundry’s four house artists have over 30 years of combined experience in the tattoo business, which means they know what they’re doing. From spontaneous walk-ins to large scale custom pieces, these guys do it all.
Mr Ink doesn’t skimp when it comes to quality, versatility and creativity, and every one of their artists has their own unique style. Whether you’re chasing simple lines, black work, large scale portraits or intricate mandalas, you can sit back and relax—or at least try to—knowing that your new work will be exactly what you imagined.
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If you’re looking for some of the most breathtaking tattoos created by truly talented artists, the peeps at Coolum Tattoo have got your back. With incredibly detailed work under their belt, the team at Coolum Tattoo will make you feel comfortable and safe all while nailing whatever idea you’ve brought in for your lifelong committment.
This place is one of the Sunshine Coast’s hidden gems, tucked away in Nambour’s backstreets. With six house artists that have tattooed across the world, Seven Seas Tattoo Co (previously known as Craftsman Tattoo Parlour) has been a part of the Sunshine Coast’s tattoo scene for over 30 years. Consistently rated five stars among past clients, the artists have built a strong reputation for delivering everything from vibrant colour work to delicate flowers.
Although they’re relatively new, Old Church Tattoos has already made a name for itself. With a loyal following of past clients and tattoo connoisseurs, the artists here are next-level talented. From dainty lines and full sleeves to peonies and even a headshot of your fur baby, you’ll find this team easy to work with.
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If you’re looking for a custom tattoo in any style you can dream of, you’ll want to head over to Elite Tattoo for some quality work and great service. Open seven days a week (until late!), you’ll want to book an appointment before you traipse inside; walk-ins are welcome but this place books out fast.
Another favourite among inked up Sunshine Coasters, Kulture Waves Tattoo Studio boasts an impressive amount of raving reviews, and its probably because their work is just that good. The motto of these artists could very well be go big or go home, because their tattoos are anything but subtle. Think: bold colours, realistic portraits and statement animal pieces. If you like your ink with a bit of oomph, then this is where you’ll find the best tattooists on the Sunshine Coast for you.
Situated in Caloundra hinterland, Floating World Tattoo makes getting inked a laid back experience. With three house artists— Tadashi, Liam and Tammy—who specialise in everything from traditional Japanese styles and complex mandala sleeves to henna and cover-ups, Floating World will take your tattoo concept and turn it into something beautiful.
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