Blaq Lyte Tattoos presents: Defense TattoosCharlotte · Tattoo studio
(980) 939-1505
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★★★★★ 4.71 · 228 Google reviews

Blaq Lyte Tattoos presents: Defense Tattoos — Tattoo studio in Charlotte, NCCustom tattoo work by appointment in Charlotte.

Blaq Lyte Tattoos presents: Defense Tattoos is a tattoo studio in Charlotte, rated 4.71 stars across 228 Google reviews. Owner and artist Lamont "Defense" Love has tattooed professionally since 2004 and works in styles from black and grey to full color, realism, traditional and Japanese, with custom work as the priority.

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Why Charlotte trusts Blaq Lyte Tattoos presents: Defense Tattoos

The studio Charlotte trusts

4.71Google rating
228Google reviews
LocalCharlotte, NC owned
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The trade

What good work looks like

Representative photos of tattoo studio work.

Tattoo artist working on a client's back piece while the client sits in the studio chair
Tattoo artist working on a client's back piece while the client sits in the studio chair
Bearded tattoo artist tattooing a client's leg in a studio
Bearded tattoo artist tattooing a client's leg in a studio
Tattoo artist tattooing a young client's upper arm, flash art visible on the wall behind them
Tattoo artist tattooing a young client's upper arm, flash art visible on the wall behind them
Close-up of a gloved hand holding a coil tattoo machine
Close-up of a gloved hand holding a coil tattoo machine
What we do

Custom work, clean lines

Fine line, black-and-grey, color, cover-ups — bring a finished design or a rough idea and we'll draw it up with you before anything is final.

Custom Tattoos

Custom work is the focus: pieces designed for the individual client rather than picked off a wall, though other art is taken on as well.

Black and Grey Tattoos

Black and grey work ranging from soft shading to bold contrast, one of the artist's stated strong suits.

Full Color Tattoos

Full color pieces across styles, from realistic work to traditional designs.

Realistic Tattoos

Realism work that aims to reproduce a reference image faithfully in skin.

Traditional and Japanese Tattoos

Old school and new school traditional work, along with Japanese-style pieces.

Private Studio Appointments

Tattooing by appointment only from a private studio, booked by email with a deposit and a two-hour minimum unless stated otherwise.

Meet the owner

Meet Lamont "Defense" Love

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Meet Lamont "Defense" Love

Lamont "Defense" Love is the owner and tattoo artist behind Defense Tattoos and has been tattooing professionally since July 2004. He prefers custom work, puts customer satisfaction first, and also works in photography, music production and painting.

Service area

Proudly serving Charlotte and nearby

Based at 700 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 — and on the road across the area every day.

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Good to know

Questions people actually ask

It depends on size, detail, and placement. Tell us the idea and we'll give you a real number after a quick consult — no surprises at the register.

Appointments are the sure way to get the artist you want. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is open — call ahead and we'll tell you honestly.

Custom work is the heart of the studio. Bring reference photos, a sketch, or just words. For cover-ups, we'll look at what you've got and tell you straight what's possible.

Show up rested, fed, and sober — and bring your ID. You'll leave with aftercare instructions; follow them, keep it clean and moisturized, and it heals right.

From the notebook

How a Custom Tattoo Gets Designed: From First Idea to Stencil in Charlotte

A custom tattoo is drawn in stages: idea, translation, revision, stencil. Here is what happens at each one, and what to bring.

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Book a consultation

Start your piece

Call or send a request with your idea — what it is, where it's going, and roughly how big. We'll talk design and price before anything touches skin.

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Hours & location

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700 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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