Needed a Piercing removal, she was friendly as the vibe in the shop. I will definitely will returnread more

I had an amazing experience here. The shop was clean, welcoming, and the staff was so friendly. The…read morepiercer (I wish I added for her name) who did my eyebrow was professional, patient, and made sure I felt comfortable the entire time while explaining everything clearly. The piercing was quick and turned out perfect. I highly recommend this place!

(TLDR: scroll to the bottom if you want to see my pricing breakdown)…read more I scheduled an appointment (2/25/26) for my birthday after walking in two days prior to view the jewelry selection. All staff members throughout my time there (both days) were INCREDIBLY helpful and informative, as I had a lot of niche questions with getting my cartilage pierced and working as an EMT! I came in early (30 minutes) to my appointment to discuss questions and worked with Rennie (instagram: @rennieandsharp) and she was THE ABSOLUTE BEST EVER‼ Not only did she easily answer any questions I had about anatomy, healing, and future piercing options, but she also helped me pick out the perfect jewelry and did not rush me when seeing which options worked best for my lifestyle! I didn't feel pressure to choose jewelry she initially recommended even though I originally wanted something different, but I ended up going with what she recommended anyways because girl is an expert at her craft! Renee and another piercer even helped me evaluate my anatomy for a navel piercing after 3 larposcopies and while the answer was that "it wouldn't be advisable", I was not let down at all, because both Renee and this other employee made sure that it was with the intention of putting my health first, which can be hard because many piercing shops will do whatever piercing just for it to reject, having you in and out, this place genuinely cares about your health and the longevity of your piercings! Moreover, the thing that blew me away was that half way through my appointment I found out Rennie WAS AN APPRENTICE?! (Not a bad thing) I was genuinely so shocked to find out she hadn't been in the business for years because she was so helpful. I fully trusted her to do my piercings and she did an amazing job, I got my double conch done with smaller pieces of jewelry and even though she said my ear might swell, and it could be risky having them done so close, she trusted my judgement as well and gave me all the information I needed to make sure nothing bad happened!!! she did such a good job that they haven't swelled at all yet, even the same day, and it's been a week! The process was also completely painless for me, she was so patient and kind, making sure I was comfortable which made my experience worth everything and 100% easier! She also mapped my ears out for future piercings just for fun! While I am moving away from VB in may, I ultimately see myself road-tripping just to have Renee as my piercer, she truly has an amazing career ahead of her and the treatment at this location is unmatched. Not to mention the brand of jewelry that they carry is incredibly reputable and well known, ALL HAD FLATBACKS (hard to find at some piercing shops usually only a few pieces), doesn't feel cheap or tacky, and is incredible quality for the price! PRICE BREAKDOWN: You cannot beat the prices of I'm Just Saiyan, as it is a $25 service fee that includes pretty much any piercings you get at that appointment (with obvious exclusions of genitalia etc.) For two freckled flat back studs each was about $30 I believe, so not bad at all, making my total price $85 but I tipped 20% so it was about $100 total for both, super worth it and again, you can't beat the quality here, I would recommend this location over every other place in the 757!

2 people, one piercing each. Went perfect and wow they are super professional and friendly!!!read more

Had a great experience with Chris Williams. Love my tattoo! Great shop, so clean and professional…read more Jake Leeson gave my Mom a great tattoo today as well. Highly recommend these guys.

My husband, son, and I went together to get tattoos and found this business to be very…read moreprofessional, friendly, and we had a great time! We will definitely be back there!

My husband's tattoo turned out absolutely amazing. And he got what he wanted but better. The…read moreartist really knew his colour wheel and made everything absolutely beautiful. I'm so glad I was able to find this place for him and get a tattoo of our daughter's name.

I just want to say MJ is the best piercer I have ever met, she's always so welcoming, so sweet, and…read moreso kind. Always making my experience AMAZING! She's done about eight of my piercings and every one was amazing. She's extremely skilled, I would personally STRONGLY recommend her to everyone to do their piercings. Thank you Artisan for being my go to place for body mods! ‍

I went into Blue Horseshoe for the first time today, for an apprentice tattoo, and walked out a…read moreclient for life. I was tattooed by Damon, who I think did an amazing job! And, since he is still an apprentice, his mentor was there too - not micromanaging, but guiding, helping, and overseeing the quality of the process. The facility was clean, well lit, welcoming, and I could tell that this is a group of people who love what they do and take it very seriously. I couldn't be happier with my experience here and I'm looking forward to going back for my next tattoo!

I've had the pleasure of working with Eric May over several sessions to gradually build onto a…read moretattoo that I may continue to expand over time. Eric is an exceptionally patient, compassionate, and professional artist who tailors his approach to accommodate your schedule, your mood, and even your pain tolerance. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a truly full-service tattoo experience.

I had a really great experience here (the Janaf location). And I interacted with a lot more staff…read morethan maybe a normal person would. I emailed, phoned, and went to the shop twice throughout my whole piercing process from booking to replacement post after my swelling went down. I got a fast response from my email and was treated kindly at every interaction. I got a side labret piercing, and I'm a good bit older than most of their clientele, so I called to make an appointment (I live far away) and to request Kimberly be my piercer, since she's the master piercer and 20-year-old skin is not the same as 50-year-old skin. I was REALLY nervous at my piercing appt, so I forgot all the questions I wanted to ask. But at my 8 weeks post-piercing, I went back to the shop to get a shorter post put in, and Laycie helped me, and she was the absolute sweetest. If you've been pierced there, they'll put in your jewelry for free, so I only had to pay 20 bucks for the new, shorter post. Despite the fact that this was not exactly a big money-making appointment for Laycie, she patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions that I had forgotten to ask before. I'll be back when I'm ready for my hoop! :) P.S. They have a HUGE selection of jewelry here! Highly recommend even if you just want new bling!

I went to get a face dermal piercing and it went great, they were all so nice and welcoming. It was…read morea quick and easy piercing besides the minimal pain but it was tolerable.

I was in town for a conference and did some digging and research before deciding on King, an artist…read moreat this shop. Their work is displayed on social media and I reached out via text to schedule an appointment. King has an assistant who handles his booking, but it was pretty straightforward. $100 deposit that goes towards your total, $150 per hour, 2-hour minimum. It's been a while since I've had an ink session but was pretty sure I would only need 2 hours for what I was getting. Once deposit was paid, I received a booking text that confirmed my time. The artist had something come up during my originally scheduled time, but gladly checked the schedule to get me in while I was still in town. There are two sections upstairs, and myself and two others were getting tattooed in one area at the same time- but it wasn't crowded and we weren't on top of each other. They guys had a good vibe and energy between them and the air was light and filled with stories and laughter. I would think this would relax a nervous person, to see the artists comfortable in their spaces and happy to work. I had a small touch up on one tat and two new ones, which spanned the full 2 hours. He initially sketched out the tattoo based on my photos, but once I saw them in print and didn't like the font, he let me go through the database to find one that I did like. The tattoo behind my ear went quick and was quite painless. The one on my forearm went well too. King has a good hand and great line work. I generally go to the same artist when I like them, and if I ever get another tattoo while in Norfolk, I would book with King again.

Walked-in for what I thought would be a quick and easy wedding band tattoo. The artist ended up…read moredoing a pretty awful job. Lines aren't sharp, went WAY outside of the initial mock-up. All-in-all, a pretty terrible experience. Do not recommend.

I finally got my second lobe and helix piercing after years of wanting it and I'm in love. Amber…read morewas my piercer and she is amazing. She's knowledgeable and precise and walks you through every step of the process. No matter how far I am, Folk City will always be my place for piercings and future tattoos. Great atmosphere and even better people.

As a black person entering an establishment looking to buy a nose ring and you look at me and tell…read moreme, we have it we just can't sell it to you because only the piercer or manager can sell the piercings? I found it to be extremely inconvenient and instead of saying what it really was I'll just say prejudice only bc a friend of mine (Caucasian) referred me. Will not be going in for anything! Places like these should not be allowed to operate if someone's complexion is the reason you lack customer service. We sell those items just not to you is exactly how I felt! The name should speak for itself.

Not a tattoo, but a piercing review: I just recently got my…read moreother side nose pierced, and I didn't realize, but in the last 10 years, I had two other piercings done here (my lower lip & my belly button). I highly recommend this place for piercings. Now, they do not let you take pictures of the process, which is fine with me, because I'm not 21 anymore (haha!), but some people may not like that. They do have a tip jar OR you can now tip on your card at the end (they also have an atm in there). My friend and I really enjoyed our time here, and the piercings were done quickly. The longest part was us picking out our jewelry. I'll go here again for any other piercings I feel led to get. High quality!

I got a tattoo from Jimmee recently. Work was very well done. He was professional, made great…read moreconversation and was clearly knew his craft. I liked that about the experience. However, there are some things I didn't enjoy of my first experience at Ocean Mystique's. First off, after signing all the paperwork and paying for the tattoo, the woman at the front with the pink hair mentioned Monday's and Tuesday's weren't so busy and told me it'll be about a 30-40 minute wait. Fine, no big deal. That 30-40 minute wait turned out to be almost an hour. Then the pricing. $200 for just line work and not even one hour's work is pretty steep. My tattoo design was just line work, no coloring, no shading and they charged me two bills. I will give props to the artist though, the man's a professional. Tattoo came out great and I really like it. Though I don't see myself coming back for more.

I had an incredible experience at Tender Heart Tattoo Studio in the Neon District today. Dani was…read moremy artist, and they absolutely nailed it. I got a simple but meaningful matching tattoo with my best friend--two orbiting celestial bodies that represent how the universe has brought us together and apart over 25 years. The design may seem simple, but it required precise circles and ovals, which are no joke--especially on the inner bicep. Dani executed it flawlessly. Both mine and my friend's came out perfect. Dani was easygoing, professional, and made the whole process feel collaborative and comfortable. Placement and design were a breeze with their guidance. The vibe in the shop was chill, welcoming, and refreshingly LGBTQ+ friendly, which made a big difference. Fair pricing, easy scheduling, and an overall experience that felt intentional and respectful from start to finish. Tender Heart and Dani really hit every mark--can't recommend them enough.

My friends and I randomly felt like a piercing on a Sunday. Walked in and had a lovely time. Good…read moreprices and jewelry. Not the largest selection but great starter pieces. Comfortable and cozy.