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!

loving my experience with Nick! Henhas amazing skills, patient & I'm just blown away by my…read morecustomer work. I'm only on phase 1 (outline) currently healing & it's honestly the quickest healing tattoo I've ever had. looking forward to moving toward the color in a few more weeks. the entire process from intake to implementation has been stellar

Autumn was fantastic! She was very thorough and explained everything I needed to know.read more

If you're looking to get pierced, definitely make an appointment with Nycole! The whole experience…read morewith her was outstanding, from consultation about the best piercing for my anatomy, jewelry selection, and then the piercings themselves. She recommended a double nostril when I was torn between a nostril and a septum...I didn't even know it was an option and it was the perfect solution for me--I'm so happy with it! We did three piercings at once, and all went so smoothly...truly did not feel them at all. She put me at ease during, and her aftercare instructions were great and they all healed beautifully. Can't recommend her enough (and have more planned soon so will also be scheduling with her!!). Thanks so much, Nycole!

Most of my piercings have been done here. The guys are very nice. They take their time with your…read morepiercings and they are compassionate. Seems to be a lot nicer than the women that are there. I recommend them 100% . They have a nice selection of jewelry.

I went to Heroes & Ghost piercing to get my conch pierced. Expensive, but Joey was very good. He…read moreexplained everything and was gentle and kind. I also like the jewelry selection. I'll go back, no questions. Sometimes it's worth it to pay extra. Preciate your customer service. Pain level- 4/5-10. And it was only for a second so good deal. I love this, it's probably my favorite piercing. The guy at the desk answering all my questions I didn't get your name, but thank you very much as well ! 4 stars only because of pricing.

I lost my mom the day before Mother's Day this year. I went to Heroes and Ghosts as a walk in. It…read morewas way busier than I figured it would be and I ended up waiting for over four hours...that is not a complaint at all. I've been in a ton of tattoo shops over the years and have had to wait many times. Daryl got done with his very long appointment and took me up to his area and hooked me up with my little memorial to my Mom. He and I talked about he had been through a similar experience several years before. Without trying to sound corny as hell, he was what I needed right then. I live several hours from Richmond but I will make the trip again.

Got tattooed by Tom Strom. Great experience, clean and comfortable shop…read more Street parking was pretty easy on a Sunday too.

Fantastic experience - the final product was true to the design I proposed, and they worked with me…read moreto make it possible. First tattoo; Matt was professional in all aspects, and had a zen-like vibe. Highly recommended. The tattoo meant allot to me, to honor my son who passed away last year (no pressure). ‍

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, everyone in the shop welcomes you like a…read morewarm embrace. My artist was Papi who was not only open and friendly, but VERY professional instilling confidence I was in the right place. Located on Belmont near Carytown, this is a woman owned local business with true artists working there. Pricing is comparable. Highly recommend for your next inking.

Truly, the best tattoo experience I've had. Ian is super collaborative very experienced and just…read moregenerally a great guy to spend time with. He interprets your ideas clearly and with passion and works super efficiently. I'll be going back for my next three tattoos. I cannot recommend this place enough.

constance was amazing!! me and my friend came in and both got a helix piercing and she was super…read moresmooth and quick but didn't feel rushed! she explained after care very well and helped us a ton!!! 10/10! vibe was super inviting and friendly and we felt very welcomed! jewelry pieces were super cute and wide variety! very patient and would def recommend to others!

My friends and I stopped in on the fly, and this place was super cool. The piercer we had was…read moreamazing, and she made my friend feel super comfortable with getting a piercing. I just got a jewelry change, and they had great options to choose from. I'd recommend this place to people!!!

My daughter wanted a tattoo for her birthday so we headed to Lucky 13 around Noon on a Saturday in…read morehopes we could beat the crowd. We went to Lucky 13 a couple years ago and really enjoyed the experience so we knew this was the perfect place to go. As soon as we walked in, it was pretty packed. I planned on getting a piercing but when my daughter and sister consulted about a tattoo, they were about 5-6 people ahead of them but they put their name on the list in hopes it wouldn't be too long of a wait. The piercing area was a little busy but the wait wasn't long at all. The majority of their piercings are $20 so I decided on the Forward Helix and my Third Ear Lobe piercing. My piercer was great and made sure I liked the placement before piercing my ears. While we waited, I also bought new jewelry for my Naval, Tragus and Rook piercings, which they changed out for me. With jewelry being only $10, I felt like a kid in a candy store lol. Unfortunately after about an hour, my daughter and sister didn't move up in the wait list so my sister decided to get a Tragus and Second Ear Lobe piercing and we decided to leave. The service at Lucky 13 is great and with it being a pretty popular spot, expect long waits for tattoos! They open at Noon on Saturdays so definitely be there as soon as they open to avoid long waits. I absolutely love the pricing of the piercing. For $90, I got 3 piercings and 3 pieces of jewelry. Definitely check them out! Update: My Forward Helix jewelry did fall out after about a week so make sure the jewelry is very secure before leaving.

My sister and I got matching tattoos today and no matter how cheesy and "dorky" we may have been,…read moreDylan was a rock star! Hope his sprained ankle heals quickly

Keith Harper continues to be my go to tattoo artist! He has so much talent and prices his work very…read morefair. He has done all of my tattoos for the last 9+ years and gets better every time. Thanks Keith and Absolute!

Decided last minute to treat myself for my birthday with some tattoos I've been wanting for several…read moreyears. A coworker gave me several names of shops in the area and after calling them all, I decided to come to Absolute Art. Decision was based on how incredibly friendly Sam was during the initial call, how helpful and accommodating they were by fitting me in the following day, and the pricing. I arrived and everyone at the shop was very friendly, professional, and welcoming. The shop was also extremely clean and well kept. I met with Keith and he did a phenomenal job. One thing that really stood out was how important it was for their clientele to be happy and it wasn't just an in and out, "next" type feeling. Keith was also extremely knowledgable in aftercare procedures. I will absolutely be coming here for any future tattoos or piercings and have already recommended them to a couple friends and coworkers!

I literally got my tattoo yesterday, and I could not be happier. Frankee (@carrion.beetle on…read moreInstagram) did such an amazing job with capturing the essence of my baby boy. I was a little worried about the tattoo process, but Frankee explained all the steps and helped walk me through what he was doing. At first, the tattoo was not how I exactly imagined it when he sent me a draft the night before, BUT he was able to mesh my ideas and his own style to create The Most Perfect tattoo. I was honestly in shock when I first saw the end product and ended up in a daze LOL. I am obsessed with my tattoo, and my friends all agree that it captures my son so well. Frankee was also really considerate of my incredibly low social battery and asked about my preference for talking or just vibing and listening to music. Anyways, 10/10 experience and recommend Frankee to the highest degree. Thank you again, Frankee (plus all the nice staff members I encountered)!

Thank u to Unkindess Art for making my very first tattoo appointment a fun and comfortable…read moreexperience!! I worked with Liam Williams who made sure I understood every detail of the process as he worked. All of their artists are crazy talented and very welcoming. Definitely a safe place for queer folk and first timers. Go support these amazing artists!! ​