Mark did a great job with my helix piercing. Super quick and professional! Definitely recommend! read more

Vertigo Tattoo & Body Piercing - Helix Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Manns Harbor, North Carolina

This salon is the BEST! Bailey is awesome. I first went to her to create a replica of my recently deceased husband's signature. She did a fabulous job. That was in Sept of 2025. She most recently -June 2026 -redid my sunshine tattoo that was 20 years old and it looks fabulous! I highly recommend you make an appt with her and you will not be disappointed. Her prices are very very fair!! read more

Had an appointment with Bailey and could not recommend her more! I scheduled with her about 2 weeks in advance to get two smaller pieces during my vacation. She replied quickly and was very accommodating when my brother asked for an appointment after mine. The shop is very clean and everyone was friendly. Bailey encouraged me to move my stencils and didn't make me feel guilty at all when I did ask for an adjustment, which has happened to me in the past with other artists. She was also very patient with my brother (this was his first tattoo); she explained every step of the process and checked in with him regularly. He ended up feeling a little light-headed and she was quick to give him a lollipop and encourage him to take his time getting up. Overall the process was smooth and professional, and my brother and I are very happy with the results! Highly recommend this shop and Bailey! read more

Went to Vertigo to get my septum pierced. I've had multiple piercings and tattoos, but for some reason was very nervous about this piercing. Mark could not have been more patient and kind. I really appreciated his calm professionalism. This is a wonderful shop - I will definitely be back! read more

Came to the shop while on vacation with a group of people and we had an amazing experience. We booked some time months in advance and they were extremely accommodating when it came to fitting us all in and working with us on the designs. Bailey and Dave were so great, they were super friendly and patient (with 8 of us in the shop at once) and we were beyond please with their work. The shop was clean and very welcoming, it was cool to see all the photos they had posted everywhere. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back the next time we are in OBX!!! read more

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We called/visited two tattoo shops on 7/18/24 in the Nags Head area on our recent trip there - and we are so thankful we were able to choose Vertigo! The crew at Vertigo was so nice and accommodating. GiGi was our artist - she was kind to us and very patient (especially considering we weren't 100% sure on the exact dynamics of the two tattoos)! She talked with us about it and drew up a beautiful stencil - we LOVE our new ink! Gigi you are such a talented artist! Thank you! Everyone that was working there when we showed up were just incredibly welcoming, easy going and caring - they did a continual check to make sure all the customers there were being helped out. The shop is super clean (like really really clean) and fun with lots of art and unique decor. Their organization and professionalism were so apparent to us from the moment we arrived. We highly recommend Vertigo! The experience we had there was so markedly different in the best way from other tattoo places in the area - and we 100% plan on going back there next summer! Thank you for making the end of our trip the most perfect experience ever. The best! MUCHAS GRACIAS VERTIGO - and a super special thank you to GiGi read more

got my first tattoo from bailey while on vacation, process was super smooth and wasn't as painful as it seemed! she was very nice and took pride in what she was putting onto my body. thank you guys so much for a wonderful experience, will be getting more! read more

Gigi was amazing! Super easy to book a last minute appointment with, she had such a light and steady hand, personable and efficient. Would definitely recommend her and will be going back. The shop was an old house, inside had really rad decor and tattoo history. We were greeted by another artist outside who was friendly. Calm and welcoming vibe. My friend got his ears pierced for the first time and the man who did his was rad as well as informative on aftercare. If you're looking for a good tattoo from laid back professionals and not a cheap shatty experience, this is the spot. Thanks Gigi! read more

Fabulous service Great people to deal with and clean shop. The artist are on point. Prices reasonable read more

Great staff and service! The piercings I got were quick but safe with all the information I needed for a first time piercing. My friends all got tattoos and it was quickly and safely done. read more

Very pricey - 4 siblings asked for a very small dime sized tattoos with a simple design and she wouldn't go lower than $80 each. Pretty ridiculous and she was very rude. Look elsewhere. read more

Will definitely be back here again Meagan was awesome I loved her attention to detail read more

Vertigo Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Manns Harbor, North Carolina

Was planning to get a tattoo from them in the near future but after what the owner said about the bike rally and lying to vendors to scare them from coming down and numerous tattoo artists leaving the shop read more

This place is chill and professional. My design I wanted slightly different when I got there, no problem! It came out better than the picture. I will definitely be back!!! read more

Came here for my first tattoo and couldn't be happier with the result. Meagan did extremely well and the entire atmosphere of the studio was phenomenal. I don't review places very often, but I really feel like Vertigo Tattoo deserves this one. read more

Vertigo Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Manns Harbor, North Carolina

Cassandra did this hermit tattoo, when I was down in Nags Head not long ago. Great job Cassandra looks awesome! read more

Vertigo Tattoo & Body Piercing - the hermit - Tattoo Near Me - Manns Harbor, North Carolina

The worst customer service I've ever encountered in a tattoo parlor. I called the shop earlier in the day to arrange appointments and was told to head to the shop (a 45 min drive). While on the way I again called to confirm and the man on the phone was super rude and disrespectful and told me not to come after I had already driven 30 mins. Terrible customer service, rude staff. I will never come here and will tell everyone I know to avoid this place like the plague. read more

This is the second time I've been to Vertigo, the first time was just for touch-ups and I was extremely impressed. Came back this year for a full on shoulder piece. Jim was fantastic and it turned out better than I had imagined. Highly recommend this shop for intricate work and a welcoming atmosphere. The prices are extremely competitive as well. I will travel back from Arizona for my next tattoo. read more

Vertigo Tattoo & Body Piercing - Awesome detailed frog tat - Tattoo Near Me - Manns Harbor, North Carolina

Took my 16 year old daughter there to get her nose pierced and the guy was excellent. Very professional and nice. We really like this place and I highly recommend it. read more

My family and I tried making an appointment over a week and a half in advanced for 3 small wave tattoos. (Even though they advertise walk-ins, we wanted to be courteous of their time). Collectively we called 5 times, to which nobody answered. We then messaged on Facebook and emailed the photos with placement and size. We were told someone would get back to us and NOBODY EVER replied. My MIL messaged them 8 times on Facebook. Needless to say, we did not get the tattoos because nobody ever confirmed our appointments. I called Wicked Parrot Tattoo and they answered immediately and helped us. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before! I've been here twice, both times to see Cassandra. She did a large horse head on my thigh, and then my dog's paw print on my forearm. They both turned out absolutes perfectly! She's a wonderful artist, can't say enough good things about her! The shop is a house - I was very confused the first time I went there. But it's actually really cool, as well as super clean and neat. I felt totally comfortable there, and the other artists were really nice (and very talented). Really can't recommend a better place around the OBX to get a tattoo. I can't wait to get tattooed at Vertigo again! read more

We were on vacation and my parents let me get my nose pierced. Drove about an hour from our vacation house to get it done. 100% worth the drive! The piercer made me feel very comfortable. read more

Love these guys! Extremely sterile, awesome service, decent prices. Worth the drive. Mark has done all my piercings, he's wonderful. Quick and knowledgable. He really takes the time to explain things to you for aftercare. And he'll help you change out your jewelry when its healed. I've had several tattoos done here. One by Tad who is now in Atlanta and the other by Jeremy. Both are excellent artists and they suggest things to enhance your tattoo. You really can't go wrong here. read more

Bad Vibe, we brought our entire family in three different cars based on a recommendation from our local restaurant. Our family has been coming here for over 50 years, the same time each year. Disappointed, and won't return. The guys were rude and unfriendly. We left. 5 tattoos lost. read more

I love this tattoo shop best people work here and they draw the art right in front of you and also wonderful service. read more

Vertigo Tattoo & Body Piercing - tad one of the tattoo workers - Tattoo Near Me - Manns Harbor, North Carolina

Was very excited to try this place and booked a month ahead for my daughter in law & myself to get a memorial simple design tattoo for my grandson. we always got a Tat together when on vacation and just had to have it done in OBX! We normally went to the Wicked Parrot, but they were not sure if they would be open. Well, booked a month ahead and on the day we were to have it done Brad called and said he didn't have the time to get it together! Seriously???!!! We were devastated, this was very important to us and not a difficult job!! Lucky for us we called the Wicked Parrot who were always a great place and the new owner hooked us up with the Black Flag Tattoo shop . We were both tattooed and on our way back by 6pm and that was with a 2 hour beautiful drive to Hatteras! Jazz was wonderful and did a great job and only took an hour for each of us! She was greatly appreciative of the generous tip that Brad missed out on! I should have listened to the negative reviews! If vacationing try the new Black Flag in Kitty Hawk which should be open soon or the one in Hatteras if Vertigo lets you down! They are very eager to please!! read more

I can't speak for the tattoo services, but the piercer, Mark Wiseman, was absolutely incredible! I went in to get my nose pierced and I was extremely nervous. He took the time to explain everything to me and made sure that I was ready before proceeding. He then talked me through the entire procedure and was very nice and calm. He has been piercing for 25 years and I have never had someone do a piercing better than him. I would most definitely recommend him. He was also very clean and sterile! I had no worries while he was piercing me! My friend also got her tongue web done and she agrees that Mark was awesome. read more

Went here with the wife to get matching tattoos to commemorate our vacation down here. The shop itself was insanely clean and had a great vibe (especially with the big ass awesome scary spider that decided to nest on the tree near the house). The artists are all very friendly and do great work. The prices are a bit more than what I am used to, but considering it's one of the only shops in the area and it's near such a tourist spot, it makes sense. If you're in the mood for a tattoo while down in the OBX, check this place out. read more

we called multiple times to set up tattoo appointments. we were told off the bat that we would be accommodated and to call back to leave deposits. upon doing this we were told we needed to email the artist what we wanted and then call back in order to save our spots. we did so and called back multiple times and received no answer. we called again the next morning. 4 calls and no answer. after the 5th call we finally got an answer and were told that our appointments had been filled since we didnt call back the night before, even though we had. we were treated very rudely on the phone, and it made us literally not want to even go there anymore. extremely poor customer service. we called a different tattoo shop and were accommodated immediately. highly discourage wasting your time with this place. read more

I did a bunch of research on my tattoo, but I hadn't found a parlor in which I felt comfortable, and for a hip tattoo I think comfort with your artist is pretty important. The location is an awesome renovated Victorian house, they were very cleanly and I felt comfortable. I got my tattoo in 2010 and it still looks fantastic. Great experience overall. read more

Amazing shop tucked away in a little town. It actually wasn't our first choice but SO glad we decided to go here. We were able to get a next day appointment for my boyfriend's forearm tattoo and Cassandra did an INCREDIBLE job. She's fast and sharp with a great eye for shading and the price was nothing compared to back home while the work was way better. Great music and super clean shop. Already planning the next ink. read more

Fantastic job! I would recommend this place to anyone. Jim twiddy did mine and my cousins and he did not dig into the skin!! Great place very clean too!! read more

Awesome staff and reasonable prices! Well worth the two hour drive from Chesapeake VA.

Walked in on a rainy Monday and was lucky to get right in. Super clean, super nice, super staff. Brad was my artist and I'd recommend him to anyone. read more

Came down here for vacation and decided to venture out to Vertigo Tattoo for a touch up of a previous tattoo I had gotten done in VA. Service was outstanding at this shop. They fit me in, as well as my friend who was also getting a tattoo fixed. We both saw Brad and he did the best job. He fixed both tattoos no problem, and was extremely nice. Clean shop with great service and knowledge. Definitely recommend this shop for anyone in the area looking for a tattoo or piercing. read more

Wouldn't go anywhere else on the OBX... I know for a fact that they have to do touch ups for all the other local shops that surround them! Very clean and great people. read more

I walked in on a Thursday and got a great tattoo from Jim Twiddy...awesome artist....overall great experience.

Love this place! there aren't many piercing places in the area but I still wanted to make sure I went to the nicest one while on vacation. they were extremely sterile and they go very in detail about the aftercare and cleaning of your piercing. they make sure you feel comfortable and are super friendly, and they have pretty reasonable prices. definitely worth the 35 minute drive. read more

The piercer at this establishment, Mark, who asserts he has been piercing for 26 years, did a horrific job. For one, he did not discuss with me the pricing for the piercings, simple second holes in my ear lobes. He said that it was my fault, as they priced it at $40/lobe (emphasis on lobe, as though we might have been hard of hearing) even though their pricing chart said no such thing. He did not give me an idea of the pricing before he took me back to the room to get my ears pierced. No, instead by the time my ears were pierced, I was given a bill for $82. Mark claims I didn't balk, and perhaps outwardly I showed no emotion, but I'm shocked. For a simple lobe piercing, which he joked was too simple, I had to pay nearly $100? And no, Mark, your sign was not clear enough. Otherwise, I did not get any say in where my piercings were placed. This is highly abnormal, and the piercings themselves are asymmetric. I wish I'd been told between the application of iodine and marking for the piercing that I could choose. Again, this was defended with the statement, "She knew what she was getting into." I'd explained to Mark I had last gotten my ears pierced when I was 5, I had no idea of procedure. Even the instruments used weren't particularly explained. And lastly, I wasn't given anything to clean my ears with. Now, Mark admitted he had no Bactine to sell me, but to sell a cleanser after charging that amount? I can't speak for tattoos, but I highly recommend you go elsewhere for jewelry and piercings. Mark was incredibly unhelpful on the phone, and next to silent during the piercing itself. read more

My best friend and I stopped here on our way out of OBX on a whim to get matching beach tattoos. I read a review that Vertigo is expensive, so we were weary; however, we realized that it's one of only two (?) tattoo shops in the area. We called and learned that the shop minimum is only $40 and were pleasantly surprised--very cheap for what we are used to at home (northern VA). We went in and it was packed, and initially doubted we'd get seen that day. But we were seen maybe half an hour later. The receptionist (blue hair female, septum piercing) was extremely friendly and helpful. The shop is very clean and attractive. The only drawback for me was its size; normally a friend can go in with you when you're getting inked or pierced (in my experience) but there simply isn't space there for that. Both my friend and I were inked by Jim, who was very professional and accommodating. The process was fast and thorough, as the tattoos we received are pretty small. I didn't expect to have them filled in, but rather just an outline for so cheap. Once again, pleasantly surprised. Jim did a beautiful job on both of us. We will likely be back next summer! :) read more