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.

I'm so disappointed. I had a consultation a few months ago and it went very smoothly I really liked…read moremy artist. The day of the tattoo came and all seemed fine I was super excited made one small change and then got to tattooing. I have many tattoos along my arms but I have never felt like I was being carved for 3 hours. I'm not sure if they artist was having a bad day or maybe they are just extremely heavy handed but I'm a few days post tattoo with chunks of indents in my skin along with it being super swollen and sensitive to the touch to the point washing it/putting ointment on it is painful.

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

If you're looking for a great tattoo and great people to give you one, look no further!! This is…read morethe place!! Extremely talented and friendly artist are the only people you'll find here! I've been coming by here for years and i have never felt more comfortable and satisfied in my life!! Highly recommend

Heather is AMAZING! She was great with communication and discussing with me what I was looking…read morefor. I went to her with a vague idea of what I wanted and she did an excellent job bringing that to life. The shop itself is a small but clean and has a great trad tattoo vibe. I look forward to working with Heather again.

Had an idea for a long time of something I wanted, and David helped make that into a beautiful…read moretattoo! It is the perfect size and font. Planning on my next one soon!

BUYER BEWARE! I wished I could give a good review, but I cant. I thought by giving David pictures…read moreand drawings of tattoos I wanted was how it worked. Im paying him$250 a hour to tattoo what i want one my body. Well, it don't work that way. In David's paperwork that you sign he can make changes if he wants to. So I paid him to change my artwork to his liking without consulting with me. And, I didn't like the changes he made. When consulting with him why he did this he showed no concern. Basically it's my problem now. When asked how he could fix it, his response was " GET THE F@CK OUT OF MY SHOP". Nice touch to a paying customer. All i asked for was for David to pay to have the areas he did incorrectly removed and tattoo what i requestd. BUYER BEWARE! Look at photos below, you be the judge.

Civilization Tattoo is excellent. It was opened one year ago by local tattoo artists Adam Marton…read moreand Jason Talbot, along with Wesley Cavendish who provides eyebrow microblading services as well as cosmetic tattoos. I have two pieces done over several sessions with Adam, and one by their newest team member, Jason Brown, and I am extremely happy with them. The line work is crisp and precise, the shading is smooth, and the composition fits my body. I trust them to take my basic idea and run with it in the way they think will give me the best result. Everyone is extremely professional, friendly, and down to earth, but most importantly they are passionate about and skilled at their craft. The artists specialize in traditional style tattoos, but they welcome collaboration on any of your ideas. The shop itself is very clean, well run, and has a fascinating array of artwork that is a welcome distraction during sessions. The pricing is very fair for such high quality work. They take both cash and credit cards, although the POS system has a 3% fee on cards. Don't forget to tip. The shop is in historic Jackson Ward, in between Saison Market and the Maggie Walker Memorial Plaza. There is very limited parking on N Adams Street, but it's easy to find a free spot in the surrounding area. They are open noon to 8pm every day except Monday, and while appointments are of course available, walk ins are always welcome.

Civilization Tattoo is the perfect example of setting the highest standard for a tattoo shop. I…read morewould walk by it all the time downtown, while living in Jackson Ward and frequenting Saison Market. From the outside, you can already get a taste for the level of artistry and precision that goes into performing high-quality, beautiful tattoo artwork. I decided to knock on the door one day just to ask about how I could schedule an appointment for a very small, simple tattoo touchup, and I had an appointment the next day. They are very COVID safe, and the inside of the shop is extremely clean with organized service and high-quality technology. Even with exceptional service and talent, the value is fantastic. Prices are affordable and competitive, when comparing them to other tattoo shops in the Richmond area, and the shop minimum sits at $80. The artists are very experienced, talented, and caring. Never impatient, they made me feel as comfortable and welcome as possible. John Setzer was my artist, and he was wonderful! If you like these artist's portfolios and previous work, or you just require an excellent tattoo experience, I can't recommend Civilization Tattoo enough!

Pretty nice place! My cousin and i went in yesterday for our first tattoos. We wanted something…read moresuper simple, i believe we got Jason (?). We brought our own photo in. I asked if he could test the needle on my arm before the ink, just for my own reassurance and he did. He was pretty chill and i loved the staff there! Their minimum is $50 for the tattoos.

Paul did a wonderful job on my tatts today!! Thanks paul, customer for life!!! We are so pleased!…read moreMe an my friend!! Thanks for the ink!! An can't forget to say something about Joe!! He's so awesome!! Funny, friendly, an loves to chat! Thanks for the welcoming feeling we received!!

Endearing and cordial staff. Made great conversation and great tattoos! very pleased with their…read moreservice and vibe they have to offer

I have been looking for a great tattoo artist to continue my journey of expression. As of recently…read moremy besties and I were on a serious search to find an artist with gentle hand work, positive energy, good vibes and purity at heart. Well...Tatted Monkey at Expensive Pain Tattoo shop far exceeded our hopes and expectations! He was very welcoming, professional, clean, and just kind! I don't know about you, but that's what I like to create my world and art in...kindness. This shop exudes kindness and positivity from the owner and all the artists. My friends and I received a gift from our neighborhood Tatted Monkey, and we will be back! Good things are worth the wait! Sincerely, T M N

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.

I've been coming to lucky 13 for a decade now and have nothing but nice things to say. Abel has…read morebeen my artist for years and Ill continue to use him until I run out of space on my body. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the artist are professional and accommodating. Definitely a staple of Richmond in my eyes.