Once you have time to look back on tattoo experiences, they often are not what they once were…read more After getting this tattoo fixed by another artist, I see how average it was back when I got it done here.

Tattoo , Morgan was amazing. Would definitely go back and would recommend…read more Atmosphere was inviting, everyone was extremely nice and very professional.

I had a wonderful experience here! My boyfriend and I were visiting and decided to get a tattoo and…read morepiercing. His tattoo came out so awesome! Our artist Lacy was so sweet we recommend him 100%!!

I don't like my first tattoo done there! Very disappointed. It's like done by a 5 years old kid…read more I hope to find someone who can fix!! I have to wait for several weeks to fix the bad tattoo. I'm sooo embarrassing to show and post on IG and FB till it's fix!

Preface: whenever I'm unhappy enough with service to leave a less than stellar review, I take a day…read moreor two to figure out if I'm just frustrated, or the service/experience was legitimately bad enough to warrant that review. I'm super glad I did in this case, since a friend pointed out something I hadn't realized. I came in based on excessive amazing reviews of both tattoos and piercings. I went in initially on Saturday evening spur of the moment, but was told the piercer had just left for the night and wouldn't be back till Tuesday. That's what I get for not making an appointment or calling ahead, but like I said, spur of the moment. They told me she'd (Karina) be back Tuesday. I figured if they're referring to a single piercer, then she presumably has experience with this piecing and decided to come back Tuesday. So I went back on Tuesday. I called ahead but didn't get a response. To their credit, I got a call back after I went in 20-30 minutes later and they had been packed when I came in. I guess Karina is the only piercer that does the bridge piercing, so after she cleaned up, I came back and she prepped my face for the piercing. Maybe she could tell by looking that I had the anatomy for the bridge? Idk. Then she put the marker on my face and let me check the placement and had me lay back. She didn't even offer to let me see the piercing first, I had to ask. She was intending to use a curved barbell, despite many other piercers advocating the straight one to avoid changes in tension, to prevent gravity from pulling the curve downward and making the claim of reduced tension redundant, and mitigating rejection risk. I believe the piercers that I've followed online, blogs, Instagram, and tiktok. I don't think I can do research and know more than a trained professional, so I read what the professionals said. When I asked for a straight barbell, she seemed frustrated and claimed she didn't even have any straight barbell options despite having a full container of barbells labeled as such and insisted that she's been piercing for 19 years. (Idk their gauges but it was definitely unbelievable considering the boxes were labeled "straight barbells") I'm not trying to negate her experience, but I felt very judged for both wanting to know and having an opinion on what went into my body. If I want to mitigate rejection risk, why should that option be judged? This is a piercing I'd like to keep. It wasn't until I called my second option for the piercing and was asked a few questions and told the pricing that I realized none of that had been discussed at West End Tattoo & Piercing. I even had to volunteer my medication list as described in the paperwork, since no one asked. I wasn't told their pricing before she intended to pierce me. I don't know what the tattoo process is like here, since I've never been for that, and I definitely verified the other location pierces with straight barbells. Lesson learned. I will say everyone was friendly and welcoming until I questioned the piercing jewellery, and the decorations are awesome, but I won't be back, even for a tattoo. Added after reflection: omg, no one spoke to me before any expected piercing about after care, possible migration/rejection, other risks like scaring, etc. I hadn't initially recognized that lack due to my own research following other piercers, but recognizing it now is terrifying. 2* because they were very welcoming when I walked in, and willing to squeeze me in without an appointment.

I wanted to update that Zach Napotnik is no longer the piercing expert at West End Tattoo. He has…read morehis own shop in the Ashland/Hanover area. I think West End Tattoo has undergone some changes, still a very convenient and clean place to go to for quality tattoos.

I got a tattoo here from a truly incredible visiting artist, Harmony Furman, who I hope will be…read moreback at this studio when she moves to RVA....bc it is amazing! All the artists and clients for that matter were awesome--so friendly and warm and excited to see everyone's work. I love that it's a woman-owned studio and further, Katie the owner is so talented and lovely. The studio is smaller so you can see a ton of art on the walls, which I loved since it distracted me from my tattoo. ALSO: there is amazing food and drinks within walking distance. Halal Munchies is next door which is perfect pre-tattoo food, then there is TT's boba shop a little further down. I'd never been to either and they were perfect. I can't wait to come back here for my next tattoo!

Super nice crew all around! Vivian is a true Gem! She's super talented! Book with her, you won't…read moreregret it!

Initially I didn't have a very good experience after miscommunication over the tattoo design, but…read moreafter the fact, my artist did reach out to let me know I had been overcharged. He returned what I had been overcharged, which I find very honest of the studio, despite my first review.

I went to Devine Line Tattoos on the recommendation of one of my daughters who had received a…read moretattoo on her collarbone that I absolutely loved. It was done in watercolor, and it was just gorgeous. I had a very personal tattoo that I had wanted done for quite a while as a part of a healing journey I was coming through so I booked an appointment with Mike Miller at the shop. The shop was very comfortable as far as the atmosphere and the staff was awesome. Mike did my tattoo which was a spine tattoo and it turned out so beautiful I couldn't be happier! Additionally, conversation and the overall experience during the time I was there was comfortable, easy and very welcoming. Since my first tattoo there, I have returned three additional times to have tattoos done that I had set aside until I found a tattoo artist that I really liked; Mike Miller is that artist. Because of the tattoos I have received from Mike Miller at Devine Line Tattoos and the many compliments on the work he's done, one of my other daughters has now scheduled an appointment to see Mike and complete some artwork she has wanted done for a while as well. I guess I would have to say that Devine Line Tattoos and Mike Miller have become our family tattoo artist; that's a fun thing to share in a family of girls. Thank you, Mike, and to your staff for being such a comfortable welcoming shop. I'm saving up for the next big project!

I highly recommend Ben Around Tattoos and Ben, himself, for your tattoo needs. He's absolutely…read moreamazing! He has done my last 2 tattoos - cherry blossoms down my arm and across my shoulders last year and just yesterday a "love" tattoo with pine trees and a special date! I'm so impressed with his skills, personality and attentiveness all around. I don't believe you'll be disappointed. Thanks for bringing my visions to life, Ben!

This is my second tattoo from Ben Around Tattoos, but my first with Ben. Ben free-handed the…read moreartwork on my hand, and it was perfect. The image that I selected was too large for me hand, but Ben improvised, and it was perfect. It has been a week since my tattoo, and it is healing perfectly. There are several spots that need some minor touch-ups, but I am completely satisfied. If Yelp allows me to post an image of my sugar skull, I will. If you're in the area, and you're thinking about a tattoo, stop.in and see Ben, you won't regret it.

This place is my go to shop! I've gotten multiple tattoos from different artists at this shop and…read moreI've loved every one of them. The quality work is great. They were also very informative on aftercare which I really appreciated as I got my first tattoo here. The vibe of the shop is great tons of super cool artwork along the walls. Also the artists each have their own private room which makes you feel more at ease. Scheduling was super easy and hassle free. Definitely would recommend this place great quality work at good prices.

My artist was Maurice "Reese" James. He was awesome. It was my first tattoo and I was there for…read more8hrs due to the size and detail. His work was unbelievable. It turned out even better than I could have imagined due to his creativity and artistic ability. Not only that but he made the whole process easy and enjoyable with his chill demeanor. I could not possibly recommend Reese and Dark Horse Tattoos more!

Late reviewing this, but it's stuck with me... Years ago I had an appointment for a tattoo that I'd…read moreput a deposit on. I was on my way to the appointment and called to let them know I was running late after leaving work early. They told me I'd need to reschedule because they had computer issues and lost all their appointments so my artist was currently working on someone else. I never got my tattoo or my money back.

Came in for the tattoo revival and was blown away with the piece that I had done. Kevin was a…read moreconsummate professional and did amazing work. Could not recommend Kevin or the entire staff more. Looking forward to many more visits to come.