Just would like to share that my experience taking my daughter to get a piercing at Va Beach Ink was very professional. I had a chance to talk with the staff and under the circumstances they were very nice and performed their jobs very well. Kyle the shops piercer was personable, friendly, and professional. When we were leaving the owner Ben approached me and we were able to talk about a previous issue at a different location. I will say that I really appreciate him taking the time to talk to me. Best wishes to the VA Beach Ink team.

Took my 15 year old daughter to get her septum pierced here, the same place I was pierced 15 years ago. Same great service ❤ the girl up front was so sweet & let my daughter make the jewelry choice and the piercer was super nice during the whole thing and helped put us both at ease. Everything was cleaned & sterile. This is definitely a locals favorite❤

Yesterday my friends and I went in on a whim for tattoos. Dorse was able to fit us in later in the day. We are all so happy with our tatts. Great service. I have had my piercings and tattoos done here for over 10 years.

I was in Virginia Beach for a little vacation. I’ve been talking about getting my nose pierced for years but was too scared ! I went here and was pierced by shimp. He was AWESOME !!! Also the ladies in the front were as well. Their shop is so nice and clean. I was literally in and out. This was an excellent experience and will be back there to get my first tattoo done as well !

I got my nose pierced here 3 months ago and everything had gone fine until I went to the beach 3 separate times and and the stud fell out each time I went. I went to a different piercing place in VB and they told me that the type of stud you use (with the hook) is outdated and no one uses them anymore. I got it re pierced with a flat rod and it already feels so much better. Also, I was charged 60 dollars for the “highest grade” of titanium here and was told it was cheap and not good quality.

TL;DR: I got pierced by them twice a couple years ago, both in the same hole (after healing) because of a botched job. Piercing never healed right and was pretty crooked. Youre better off at Finders Keepers.I had a friend pierce my ears about 5 years ago on a whim. The right lobe healed fine but the left didnt take; I let it heal over and went to VB Ink because it was close by at the time and I figured a professional would be a safer bet.They were professional and clean, but thats where the quality ended for me. The first time I got it done I told them I have metal allergies; they gave me surgical steel which they assured me would be safe. That piercing got irritated and never healed, no matter what I did. I pulled it out, let it heal over, and used vitamin E oil massages daily to break up any scar tissue.I got it a second time; this one hurt way more and the artist was kind of rough with it. It also came out cockeyed and didnt match my other lobe. This one they claimed was titanium and I paid extra for it, but the piercing still got irritated; if it was titanium, it must have been low-grade or something because after a whole YEAR of after care it never took. Each time I came in they said to just keep doing after care and wait. I got fed up and took it out to let it heal over. I waited another two years (with vitamin E oil massages) before taking my business to Finders Keepers in Norfolk. That was in April and, after the exact same aftercare regimen as before, the piercing has healed beautifully. The artist even managed to remove some of the scar tissue from the last three botched jobs. I cant see myself going back to VB Ink for a piercing again, the results speak for themselves.

So professional.!! Everyone was nice!! Service was super fast and great prices!! Shop was beautiful too. Shout out to Shimp I believe..he did my piercing

Be careful what you ask for... cause theyll do it. Very clean & experienced.

Awesome service. The setting is calm. I felt relaxed as if I were home. The level of professionalism was so great that youd think the staff were all doctors. Nice clean work 💪🏾

I live in New Jersey but I went to college in the area; VB Ink & Tattoo is the only place Ive ever gone for piercings. Danielle and Shimp have both pierced me and both are phenomenal, professional, and precise. I went back last Saturday to get a titanium industrial with my boyfriend. First Shimp checked our ear anatomy to see if we could support the mod, which thankfully we both could! They were clean, considerate, and communicative throughout by telling us when and how to breathe, by ensuring plenty of opportunity to ask questions before & after poke, and by giving sound advice to questions and to common issues.We left with a bottle of their saline aftercare solution each, two new holes in our ear, and two instructions: 1) to use unscented soap & cotton swabs to clean in the shower (orange Dial soap was recommended, but my store was out so I went with unscented palmolive dish soap), and 2) while cleaning to try to ensure the area stays clean and flushed of all dried blood and bacteria.Its been about four days since and I have little to no pain at all. Theres a bit of pressure from expected swelling, but aside from passing by a mirror and checking myself out (and over-ear headphones for now lol) I have no clue its even there. You rock Shimp, thank you so much!!!!!VB Ink will probably be the only place I go for piercings in the future; I can expect cleanliness, professionalism, and knowledge from them, and theyre also really friendly which makes you feel good about the process at every step of the way.

I got a piercing. It was great as far as that, so far. Still healing :) Id suggest no one buy sterile Saline from here. The one I bought, the spray part was sticking after like 3 weeks so I opened up the inside and there was mold growing in it. I immediately threw it out and bought some sterile Saline from CVS instead. The CVS one is near their bandages and says sterile saline wound wash first said cleanser 0.9% sodium chloride solution. Id suggest everyone buy that instead of the sterile saline they sell here.

Great shop, and the artists are all chil down to earth people, with amazing ability. Highly recommend!

Did my piercings years ago so it was only right to go back and they were done perfectly....I was also in and out

Got tatted by Barry and he did an AMAZING job. I love my tattoo so much. The place was clean, great service and if I could give this place 10 stars I definitely would. I 100% recommend going to this place.

Perfect place to get a tattoo. Reasonable prices, only paid 300 for my hand size tat on my thigh

Ive gotten several piercings here, most recently my nose. I love the vibe in the shop and everyone is super friendly! Definitely recommend!

I took my niece here to get her nose pierced. The place was extremely clean and the workers were easy going and very knowledgeable about what they were doing. Definitely the best tattoo/piercing place Ive been to. Id give them 6/5 stars if I could.

Love this place. As soon as I walked in I was greeted warmly and treated kindly the entire time. Andrew was especially helpful, funny and knowledgeable. Shimp, my piercer did an amazing job and my piercing has since healed perfectly with zero complications. I recommend the healing spray they sell as well, it worked wonders. Overall extremely satisfied and will be back!

This is the best place in Virginia Beach to get a piercing I love going there I brought my best friend there and even my boyfriend and we continuously go back to get up here since I just love them anytime you need help or have any questions about your piercings theyre always willing to talk to you and theyre very very patient no matter how packed out it is in there thank you guys so much 🥰🥰🥰

Its a very clean and professional place. A little pricey but the artists know what theyre doing and theyre good at it! Got these pieces done by Brian! Worth every penny!! Thanks again!!

Great environment, clean facility . Ive gotten tattoos and piercings here. Kyle(piercer) is awesome; Dorsey (tattoo artist) has amazing talent. My favorite place!!!!

Such a great experience! Vagabond Jay took a thought and rocked it. That tattoo means so much to a mother at loss. We will return.

I took my daughter for her 18th birthday to get her first piercing! The wait was long, but the employees were very nice and professional. They even gave my daughter a 50% discount for her birthday. We will be going back for sure! Were planning mom and daughter tattoos.

Awesome tattoos. Great service.

Staff was friendly. Went with family who received services. We will definitely be coming back, being that more of us are trying to get new ink

I went to set up as tattoo. What a waste of time. The artist booked an appointment for 11:30 on a specific day. The artist till the night before confirmed the appointment. The morning of, I get a message saying he realized he overbooked the time and can’t do the INK. Not only did the artist cancel but made no effort in returning to find a solution. I don’t recommend this place and they wasted my day on vacation above away from family as the family had planned their day and next in the morning. I believe this place is very unprofessional and have no care for the clients. I wasted my time am week waiting for this in to happen to only not happen.

My 2 friends and I were walk-in customers and VB Ink did not hesitate to work all of us in and accommodate us! Brian and Dorse were both very personable and patient and helped us all get exactly what we wanted. The studio seemed to have an organized and professional setting and I will definitely be going back!

Brian was the one who did our tattoos and were very happy with him... Still have to add some more to it yet

Great job.

Best piercing experience i’ve ever had!!! super nice and clean. I got my vertical labret done today and I forgot to ask for the piercers name but he did an amazing job and was super cool! thank you guys!

My sister and I came in earlier today to get some piercings. It was busy, but everyone was super nice and welcoming - the wait wasn’t bad at all (in & out in an hour)!We will definitely be back.

Great place! Friendly staff! Clean! Ready for more ink!!!

I was in the shop the other day, for a brief amount of time. I planned on getting my nose pierced and unfortunately I had to leave. The blonde girl at the front desk made a super uncomfy comment to a coworker, there about wanting to sleep with her so she should dump her boyfriend. Super inappropriate and gross. She gave me really gross vibes. She also gave me the DIRTIEST look when I went in, don’t know if it’s all the tattoos and blue hair, or if it’s cause I’m plus sized but she was not happy to see me. Despite being a paying customer.Next time I’m in Virginia Beach I won’t be coming back.

The piercer was lovely but there was a long wait and it was very pricey. overall would not reccomend.

All the staff was very helpful and inviting. The process was super easy anx they gave really good instructions on how to take care of my piercing.

Went to get 2 piercings done and the piercer who goes by Shimp rushed the entire process and didnt even follow proper cleaning procedures before doing one of my piercings (my smiley). I understand wanting to move fast- but you dont rush piercings or tattoos. Doesnt matter how skilled you are. Piercer also doesnt go over aftercare tips/advice, doesnt examine your body to make sure the piercings youre tying to get will be okay for you, and doesnt explain the process of what hes doing at all. Luckily I already have plenty of piercing experience which is how Im able to pinpoint everywhere he went wrong. This is not a good place for anyone getting pierced for the first time.

Got in fast and easy, guy who did my piercing was fast and efficient, very nice, everyone was, explained how to keep clean good as well!

Everyone has be so kind and welcoming! I would highly recommend this shop Tattoos and Piercings all day every day!

I went in today to get a piercing and i got an experience! the two at the entry desk were absolutely amazing! especially Behr, so friendly and very helpful! and the piercer was so quick and efficient, i didnt even feel it when he did my labret! 10/10 would recommend coming here.

Friendly. Amd very competent staff. Quick service. Clean facility. Loved my experience both times. Looking forward to my next visit.

They were great! Went to get my nose pierced, they were very nice. They place was clean and professional. Shimp did a great job!

I loved coming here the shop was extremely clean, followed the mandates and took all reasonable precautions during the pandemic. The staff was friendly and kind. The wait room even had a TV for entertainment. All in all while we were in the shop it was a wonderful experience. The only bad thing is me and my best friend came in for matching tattoos and when we returned home we realized they were not the same, their were quite a few differences. If we had noticed in the shop it wouldnt have been bad, because Im sure they would have fixed it, but we live 3 hours away and didnt get home until 7:45. I would still definitely recommend them though 🙂

Had some work done by J. Good work, good experience. Solid choice

I was so excited to get my nose pierced, and I love it!!! It was like an hour and a half wait because they were busy and I didn’t mind. Busy means business is good. So I got my left nose pierced and I bought titanium metal it is expensive but if you do your research you’ll know why. It is cash only but they do have an ATM. It took 5 mins, your gonna feel a sharp pain for like 15 seconds and then it’s gone. They give you a pamphlet on the Do’s and Don’ts and you have an opportunity to buy the aftercare solution. I hopefully plan to return to get a tattoo!!!

They have done all my piercings and no one else ever will.

My sister loves her piercings. Came all the way from Richmond.

Thrilled with the tattoo my aunt received to honor my moms artwork. The service and professionalism at this shop was top notch. I will be going back to get something for myself.

Love this place..very clean and friendly. Always go there to see Schimp for my piercings..

I went to this place to get my first tattoo and after a few months it was messed up I called them and Andrew made sure I was taken care of okay! Not only did he make sure I got my tattoo I got it for free ! Free girl I was so happy and the touch up looked outstanding

Great Experience. Very cool staff.

Staff was very friendly. Went through all cleaning and care needs

SHRIMP IS THE BEST PIERCER IN VA IDC IDC ! he literally gives you the best advice in reference to getting a piercing or waiting a while. he’s legit ! 1000/10 RECOMMEND !! Thanks again guys soo much. I got my medusa pierced btw (3rd time)

Great peeps that work there if 10 stars I will give

The shop was clean, calm, and truly had a level of Zen that I could adapt to instantly. Came in for a single piercing and they treated me like family. Shout out to Shimp for his professionalism! Im terrible with names, but the two all stars behind the front desk knew the answer to every question I asked, even got a free LGBT Ally mask! Im coming back for the second piercing thats a fact. Thanks for being the Feng shui I needed to start the year of right. Blessings to your shop and families! Be safe ✌🏼👽

Brian and shimp are the best... I wouldnt go any where else

Very rude attitude seemed biased on race rushing on minorities and very chatty with white people. Was told very rudely to leave when proceeding to ask a question.

Got a tribute tattoo done by Barry for a former artist that worked there that passed. KUDOS!

Jamie is my favorite ❤ i absolutely love her and her work

Excellent service, very professional, and friendly. Definitely, will return again.

Excellent shop! Popped in with a party of 3 and were able to get quick and quality service. Josh took care of me and Barry took care of my sister and cousin. Both artists were very knowledgeable and took excellent care in our work! Highly recommend.

Very professional. Very friendly. I got an industrial piercing and Dani did an amazing job. Great care and after care. Good people.

I got my nose, belly, tongue, and nipples done here going back today to get my nipples repierced but I love how fast and quick they are very professional as well Ill be coming back to get more piercings from them

Very clean environment, friendly staff!! Will definitely make a trip back there. Got my tongue pierced last night, the piercer was very professional and clean that’s what I loved about him!! Definitely recommend people to go there. Reasonable prices on piercings as well ❤️

I came to Virginia Beach for a girls weekend and we both knew that we wanted tattoos while there. We did some research and read reviews and decided we wanted to try Virginia Beach Ink. We got there when they opened and immediately knew this is where we wanted to get them done. The ladies at the front were so friendly and informative, the shop was so clean and so inviting. I wanted to get writing on my forearm and Brian was going to be my artist. He listened to exactly what I wanted and drew up a perfect design. He gave helpful opinions and took the time to make sure it was exactly where I wanted it placed prior to starting. During the whole experience he made sure I was comfortable and he was so gentle with the needle. He was so meticulous and kept touching up until he felt it was perfect, and it ended up being perfect! I highly recommend this shop and Brian for any tattoo needs!

I am absolutely obsessed with my tattoo! Barry did it and he did an amazing job! Everyone there was super nice as well!

Awesome crew great experience definitely going back.

Super fast and sanitary and kind staff!

Barry did a very nice and quick job on some tatts of my kids.

Gone to this place twice. Nice, clean atmosphere, lovely workers. Barry has done two of my tattoos so far and he is a wonderful artist with a wonderful personality. Recommend this place to anyone looking to get a tattoo, whether youre new to tattoos or not!

So clean and professional, front desk knowledgeable and very nice. I would highly recommend this establishment. Joshua is super talented and an incredible artist. We will be coming here for all our ink. Id give 20 stars if I could

The staff was very helpful in helping me pick out the right jewelry for my piercing. My piercer was excellent and so kind to answer all my questions and offer tips of his own. Will definitely be doing business here again!

Got 2 lip peircings. Painless. He did an amazing job. Great customer service, very very clean! Reasonable prices. Positive and happy vibes there

Thank you, Clinton. Just got a tragus piercing today. He was super fast and didnt really hurt at all. Front staff was very nice! They got me in fast, as a walk-in customer. Def would recommend them for piercings.

Wanted to thank Josh. He did a great job on both my daughters tattoo and mine. Very clean establishment and the people are awesome. Made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. Two lovely ladies at the front desk acknowledged us quickly and we had appointments soon after entering. Thanks for a great experience.

Cant wait to get the tats I want

Jamie! She is your go-to for fine line tattoos.I actually found her through her Instagram and was so impressed by her work. We didnt come for anything big, but my twin sister and I wanted matching tattoos that were all lines.Jamie fit us in last minute and nailed the piece and was just so nice. She explained every step and even went above and beyond with dressing the tattoo when we were done.Highly recommend her and the shop down there. It says a lot when an artist has been working at the same shop for 10+ years and that is definitely what you will find here.The best part of this shop was they are welcoming. The person at the front desk and Jamie made the experience so enjoyable. If you are considering a first tattoo or some line specific- definitely head here first.

This is an amazing shop! A fun and friendly atmosphere. The artists are amazing, knowledgeable and great to work with. I only get work done at this shop from now on. I’ve experienced shops that just want your money, that’s not the case with this shop. I would rate 10 stars if I could.

Tonight I got my first body piercing in over 5 years and I am beyond happy. I was super nervous but the kindness and professionalism I experienced put me at ease. I don’t remember the ladies names at the front desk but they were amazing. Clinton took great care of me, was gentle but quick. I’m excited to come back for more.

It was very fast and just a pinch of pain yeah

I had an absolutely phenomenal first experience here yesterday. I came in after work as a walk in for not one but TWO tattoos. The shop was beyond clean and super welcoming. The front desk was polite and helpful, and even though I was awful at clearly articulating what I wanted done they and the artist had so much patience and made sure we were all on the same page. The artist Josh made sure I knew the implications on price for each variation, was efficient, made sure I was doing all right the whole time, and I ended up leaving with two new gorgeous pieces. I look forward to going back here for any future tattooing or piercing needs.

Came in to get my daughter a cartilage piercing and was told VA state law holds tattoo shops to a “higher standard” than mall piercing shops and won’t allow piercings unless you have the child’s birth certificate present. I looked up the state law and that is false. I chose this tattoo establishment because I prefer to patron small, local businesses but we will keep our money and visit a chain. You should brush up your staff on the state laws or just keep losing easy money. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Love the customer service. Speaking to each person delightfully while encouraging courage not fear.

I was super nervous to get my second piercing but the entire staff was incredibly nice and answered all of my questions. All in all it was just an amazing experience. I would definitely go there again for my next piercing.

Amazing people!! Got tongue piercings and they were so nice and explained the after care so well!! Will be going back there for future piercings

Ive gotten all my cartridge piercings here and love how professional and clean it is.

While vacationing in Virginia Beach I wanted a tattoo to remember my trip and I looked up shops in the area and decided to try this shop out. Josh was awesome and took me as a walk-in. Super clean shop, and very inviting and friendly staff. My tattoo only took about a half hour and Josh chatted with me the entire time making my experience super relaxing. Would highly recommend this shop. Thank you again to the shop and Josh from a satisfied Vermont customer.

I got my nose pierced September of 2019. I have not removed the piercing at all, but when for the past year it would not heal!!! I paid $30 for the expensive jewelry that is supposed to not react to your skin allergies at all. I cleaned it as much as I was supposed to daily and left it alone other than that. I had a pustule for the longest time! I took it out and the pustule went away. I also had my dermals done here and they would not heal either. My lip ring here would not heal. I took that out as well. I went somewhere else to get my dermals removed and was told by the piercer there that this place uses POOR QUALITY that are bad for people with skin allergies!!! No wonder NONE of my piercings would heal!!! I bought new nose ring from that place and did NOT HAVE A PROBLEM!!!I do not recommend this place at all. I have no idea who the heck is giving them 5 stars but yall suck and are very unprofessional.

The price was reasonable, the staff was super friendly, and they got me in for a piercing within five minutes.

Horrible experience. Wasted my time and money. Plus be careful of artist being under the influence and tating you.

Had my first tattoo done here. amazing people. I was walked through the whole process and they all made sure i left happy. I loved my experience. Thanks again for my tattoo! ❤

Very nice, pleasant staff, clean surroundings. Great experience for first tattoo!

Great people! My wife got a piercing by Shimp and he was fantastic!!

Got my first piercing here, it was a daith. They did an amazing job, we’re very sweet and helpful, and the actual piercing was quick, clean, and not that painful. I would highly recommend Shimp to anyone! It healed very fast (fully within 3 months) and never got infected or anything like that. Love the facility overall. Definitely going back!

Came in about 2 months ago for a nostril piercing and had a wonderful experience, everyone was pleasant. I returned on Saturday 2/22 around 5-6pm to purchase jewelry for my nose. The lady at the front counter had an attitude and my boyfriend also noticed it. I tried to brush it off but it bothered me too much I felt super uncomfortable so I just picked out what I wanted, paid, and left. When I got my nose pierced it was pierced with and L shaped piece. The jewelry I purchased were the corkscrew nose rings. I was going to ask if they had any of the L shaped but I felt really uncomfortable asking because she spoke to me the whole time as if I was bothering her. Wish the service was different..

Always a great experience and the artists are amazing.

Super affordable and awesome, speedy service. Ive gotten my septum pierced on two separate occasions here and both times they were focused on my safety and comfort. The low price is just an added bonus!!

Greatest tattoo shop in Virginia in my opinion! Will definitely be going back numerous times!!!!!!

Love this place. Ive been coming for 3 years. Great customer service. Clean practices, Clinton is a professional at piercing and aftercare.Good pricing on services.

Barry Huffman was AMAZING! Will be driving 8hrs to have him do my next tat!

Everyone here is super nice! Barry did an amazing job on my piece that is really special to me. I will always come back to get my tattoos/piercings.