Color rose tattoo with green leaves on a client's calf, from the Lucky 13 portfolio
★★★★★ 4.84 · 278 Google reviews

Lucky 13 Tattoo Studios — Tattoo studio in Mooresville, NCCustom tattoos and piercing in Mooresville since 2001.

Lucky 13 Tattoo Studios is a tattoo studio in Mooresville, rated 4.84 stars across 278 Google reviews. Artists work with clients to turn a personal idea into a one-of-a-kind tattoo, and the studio runs on strict sterile, single-use practice for both tattoos and piercings.

★★★★★ 4.84 · 278 Google reviews Since 2001 Free estimates Rob Daughaday
Why Mooresville trusts Lucky 13 Tattoo Studios

The studio Mooresville trusts

4.84Google rating
278Google reviews
Since 2001In business
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Real work

Done by us, on real jobs

No stock photos. This is the actual work, from the actual crew.

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

One-of-a-kind tattoo designs worked out with the artist, whether the idea starts as the client's own sketch or something developed in the shop.

Portraits and Photo Realism

Detailed portrait and photo-realistic work, the specialty that has brought the studio its awards.

American Traditional Tattoos

Bold-lined, brightly colored traditional work with the clean, lasting look the style is known for.

Body Piercing

Piercing services in the studio, including ear, navel and dermal piercings, done with single-use sterile equipment.

Oral Piercing

Oral piercings with clear aftercare guidance on rinsing, healing time and when jewelry can be changed.

Touch-Ups and Aftercare Support

Detailed written aftercare for tattoos and piercings, plus touch-up appointments for healed work that needs a refresh.

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are available from the studio for tattoos and piercings.

Meet the owner

Meet Rob Daughaday

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Meet Rob Daughaday

Rob Daughaday has been tattooing since 1999 and opened Lucky 13 in Mooresville in 2001. He works in all styles, and his portraits and photo realism are the pieces that have brought home awards.

Service area

Proudly serving Mooresville and nearby

Based at 195 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117 — and on the road across the area every day.

Mooresville Davidson Cornelius Huntersville Troutman Statesville
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

Your First Tattoo in Mooresville: What Actually Happens, Step by Step

A first tattoo is mostly conversation and drawing, then a shorter sitting than you expect, then two weeks of simple aftercare.

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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.

(704) 658-9929

Hours & location

Tue-Sat 12:00 PM-9:00 PM; Sun-Mon Closed

195 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
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Prefer to talk? Call (704) 658-9929 — a real person picks up.

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