Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio – Reef Side Tattoo and Piercing Studio
Reef Side Tattoo and Piercing Studio is a licensed and insured custom tattoo and body piercing shop in Melbourne, Florida. The studio operates from 2447 N Wickham Road, Suite 124, Melbourne, FL 32935, and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Walk-in clients are accommodated, though the shop recommends calling ahead because of scheduling demand.
The studio employs six tattoo artists working across styles that include realism, black and grey, full color, Polynesian, blackout, cover ups, tribal, and neo-traditional designs. Featured artists include Justin Tyme for fine line realism, Oscar Rodriguez for black and grey realism, Kayla Jazzmin as an anime specialist with a graphic design background and five years of experience, Lucky Smith for traditional work, and Jim G for neo realism. Body piercing is handled by Paula McCray, who has more than 13 years of experience and uses surgical stainless steel and above-grade materials.
Reef Side emphasizes hygiene and equipment quality. All operators are Florida-licensed, wear disposable nitrile gloves, use disposable needles and cartridges, and apply saniderm as primary aftercare. The shop describes using newer rotary machines that reduce trauma to the skin by 30 percent. The minimum tattoo charge is $125 per person, and free consultations are offered along with drawing, deposit, and aftercare policies.
Retail products include Pro Numb tattoo numbing spray containing 5 percent maximum approved lidocaine, a nickel-free jewelry inventory, and an apparel line. The studio also runs a tattoo and piercing lottery program for clients.
The business reports multiple awards and recognition, including Best of Local medallion status. Reef Side can be reached at 321-622-5801 or by email at reefsidetattoo@gmail.com, serving the Melbourne area of Florida’s Space Coast with custom tattooing and piercing.