The inspo vs the finished piece! When my grandma was still with us her favorite hobby was making pottery. Her signature piece would be these gorgeous dragonfly's. She even used to sell them on Etsy. I really wanted to get a tribute tattoo for her to commemorate her artwork. She passed February 2022. I came in as a walk in and had this reference picture of one of her pieces. I definitely didn't want it to be identical but just something that I knew the meaning. The secretary at the front desk was the absolute sweetest. Super patient with me and all of my questions. You'll notice as soon as you walk in that the shop itself is super clean and well kept. My friend and I had come in around 8PM (2 hours before they close) and originally they told me they would only have time to do my friends tattoo and not mine. Some artist have other appointments going on so walk ins are not always guaranteed a spot. I was pretty disappointed but still wanted my friend to go ahead and get hers. One of the artist (and I feel so bad I cannot remember his name) was actually packing up and getting ready to leave for the night but then I think he saw how sad I was sitting waiting for my friend to be done. He ended up saying he would do the tattoo for me and I was so so so grateful. He got the drawing up and tattooed me all within about 30 minutes and it turned out so so good! The only thing I think that stood out to me negatively was they do not let you bring guests back to the tattoo rooms. I can see how this can be nerve racking for first timers. As there was one younger girl there for her first ever tattoo and she seemed super disappointed when they denied her request of bringing her mom back with her. However, I will forever be grateful and the experience was just amazing. Definitely will come back for my next piece! read more

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Without a doubt one of my favorite tattoos. Walker is an amazing artist and was attentive to my requests. He is very humble and will definitely book with him again. read more

Red 5 - Gorilla - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I got this one a couple of years ago, and it is still my favorite! It healed well, it's aged well, it looks great. If I decide I want any others, they will be my first call! read more

Red 5 - Bee with a flower - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place is awesome. I walked in on a Wednesday afternoon and one of their artists, Chris Stoll, was able to take me immediately. He drew up exactly what I wanted, and executed it perfectly. I was in and out in under an hour! read more

Red 5 - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

In March 2019, I walked into Red 5 looking to have a blown out tattoo covered. I was lucky enough to be seen immediately by Rob who ended up covering the old tattoo and adding a flag to my forearm. This past month, I started seeing Jude to finish working on my sleeve. So far, he has added my lotus flower and Phoenix. I've sat with him for about 5hrs total. The moment you walk into Red 5, you'll notice that it's exceptionally clean. Everyone is friendly and helpful which is great. But what's even better is the talent they have at Red 5. I now recommend everyone I know to get their work done here. Because of Covid, they are doing appointment requests via email and there is a wait to be seen since I would say this is not your average shop. The artists all have waitlists but that's understandable. read more

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This was my first time getting a tattoo here and I was very happy with the whole experience. I have been following a lot of the artist on Instagram for a long time and was ready to get something done. The shop is very clean and has a great atmosphere. It's a lot bigger than I thought! I like how there are individual rooms instead of a big open room. I had an appointment at 6 with Chris Stoll and was out of there by 6:30. He breezed through the tattoo but gave me exactly what I wanted. I will definitely be back to add more floral pieces to my arm from him! read more

Red 5 - Ginkgo leaves by Chris Stoll - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Chris GARCIA is hands down the best Portrait tattoo artist around. 100% satisfied with his work Great guy!! Most HIGHLY Recommend!!! & Here Is Chris Garcia's latest work of art.... This man I absolutely phenomenal!!! read more

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Maybe Red 5 has some amazing artists, but I guess I'll never know. I called on a Saturday and asked if they did walk ins. The woman who answered the phone Woman: said yes they did. Me: cool, is there a wait list? Woman: no, just come in at 4 pm. Me: oh so I can walk in at 4 pm and get a tattoo? Woman: No, you can come in and see if an artist is available to do a walk in. Me: So I walk in see if an artist is available to do a walk in? Woman: Yeah, but they might not be available to so a walk in. Me: So there is no wait list, and you want me to come in even though an artist might not be available? Woman: yeah maybe just come in a little before 4 pm Me: ok....... Walks in Red 5 at 3:30 pm with two woman in front of me asking for matching tattoos. Woman are both told to come back in one hour to see if artist is available. I wait until they leave and ask to do a walk in. Woman behind desk says there is only one artist and to come back in one hour. I'm intelligent, I can see where this is going. Woman tells three different potential clients to all come back in one hour for one artist. No thanks Red 5, just say you don't do walk ins and let's call it a day. read more

We called to see if they do walk-ins and they said first come first serve & to come on in, we were close by so no one was ahead of us! In and out in 30-45 minutes. We were picky - Anna and Walker were more than happy to accommodate. I appreciated how much time they took with our placement, and Walker mirrored the "devil" tattoo so it would face mine. Anna made sure our Tattoos were going to line up by having us get together, and even offered to take a photo for me before the wrap went on! We come for vacation and will be back next year! read more

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This is the 2nd tattoo I have got from Ant at Red 5. He went above and beyond. I recieved this tattoo an it was 10 times more than I expected!!! I would recommend this parlor to anyone the staff is super friendly and even more professional. In fact my wife is going there also!!! read more

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I've been to several tattoo shops in the past. However, I have to admit that I was very much impressed with the overall quality of Red 5 Tattoo. Everything from the shop itself, the front desk people, and other aspect of Red 5 was an excellent experience! I was tattooed by Jude Aurilio. I was very impressed with his techniques and creativity. He suggested ideas which I am glad that I went along with. His views of how my recent tattoos should look like were enhanced. He definitely provides exemplary work! Also, had a GREAT time during my session with Jude while listening to Wayon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and country music. If my time there was any better, I'd be having a beer while being tattooed. read more

(Update below 2/17) This is just part 1 of my review. I'm all scheduled to go on Saturday! So, I will update my experience soon...but hey, 5 stars up front? Let me tell you why... My friend and I have been doing some traveling around the city from tattoo shop to tattoo shop, searching for a place that was just right. We needed to take everything into consideration including the right vibe, a personable and honest staff, cleanliness, recommendations, good first impressions, prices, and more. Red 5 pretty much fit the bill. When I walked in, the place had a really good vibe to it. The studio was spacious and modern. There was a good amount of people waiting, and it was a Wednesday night! We were greeted right away and the receptionist was knowledgeable and funny. She made a great recommendation for an artist, Anna, and after checking out her portfolio, I knew she was who I was looking for! Luckily, she was there. She shared her thoughts and ideas about my design and made me feel very confident about what it would look like after she put her spin on it. She was very personable as well. It was seriously meant to be because I wanted to go in this weekend and a client had just cancelled, so she had an open spot! I am so excited for my session on Saturday! I'll be back for part 2 of my review... Okay, PART 2! I came back to Red 5 a week later for a coverup, and I am still in the 5 star range. YES, that's right....I went back twice since my first review last week! I booked Anna because what can I say, she gets me and her art is amazing. So, about last time....everything that you would want to go right, went smoothly. My friend and I were greeted at the door and we started right away. I was worried about the design, because I knew Anna would have to redraw it to make it work. We had to make a tiny adjustment, but her ideas made loving it more easy. My friend got her first tattoo and had a great experience as well. Anna was super friendly and informative/comforting towards us. I definitely felt at home there. That's why I came back for my cover up!!! Again, Anna worked with me in placement and design ideas. She wanted to be sure it was just right and that I'd love it. I trusted her, even if we needed to free draw parts of it. So, final verdict - the QUALITY and PASSION that you see at this studio is unparalled! The door was continuously revolving with clients booking appointments! I would recommend this business to everyone looking to get a tattoo, old or new! Now, ...what to book next???? Haha read more

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Red 5 is the place to go to get your Tattoo! Brett Spickard does an amazing and outstanding job! I have never had anyone take the time and care to make sure that the Tattoo you are getting is perfect! He is truly an amazing artist! My tattoo is perfect in every way! He has a client for life now!! The Red 5 studio is very clean and very well run. The staff is very friendly and personable. I really can't say enough about Brett and Red 5. An all around an outstanding experience! read more

Red 5 - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Was blown away!! Just had my first session with Brett Spickard and I couldn't be happier with how it's coming along. A lot more was done than I had expected and it flowed quite nicely. Already made my second appointment and I can't wait!!! Update: After having the finish project, I am more than happy with how it turned out! The attention to detail is absolutely amazing and I love it! I told him what I wanted and he drew up exactly what I was looking for, but better!! Will definitely be back for more! read more

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Saw they we're doing walk ins and decided to get a tattoo out of the whim. Great vibe and Anna was great! Her lines are incredible!! Can't wait to get my next one. read more

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Very clean studio, professional and talented artist. I got seven tattoos done at the studio and never had a bad experience. Very happy with my artist Anna, she brought all my ideas to life. She is talented, professional, and very friendly. Highly recommend booking your next tattoo with read more

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This place is just amazing! I went in for another tattoo and had another great experience. I called to see if they could take 2 walk ins for small matching tattoos, the lady up front said yes. We get there and Chris squeezed us in to get our tattoos done. We reminded Chris that both me and my friend had gotten tattoos done by him and he remembered. He is great, he did excellent work in short time. I also really liked how my friend went first, when she was done he cleaned his entire area before doing me next. Really clean place with wonderful people. I have recommended people there and have gotten work done by Chris. Keep up the good work guys! read more

Red 5 - Another tattoo done by Chris! - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Went for my second session today with Jude!! He totally made my idea better than I could imagine. Honestly haven't seen anything come out of there that wasn't awesome. read more

Red 5 - My Octopus tattoo by Jude! - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This shop is amazingly clean ..... smaller tattoos can usually be a walk in however by the looks of it these artists are worth the wait. From checking in, getting the tattoo and checking out the service watch top notch . I've found my new place for my art and I'm so excited. read more

If you want TRULY AMAZING and quality tattoos, and don't mind waiting months for an appointment, come here!! Omg, Red 5 is amazing! If you're in Hampton Roads and into tattoos, I'm sure you've heard the names Carl Fuchs and Chris Garcia. Well, they've joined forces and this place belongs to them! The shop is located in the shopping center near Wendy's and Red Lobster, near Lynnhaven Mall. As soon as you walk inside, it's just like, whoa. Very cool vibe! Nice grey and shiny wooden floors, cool colored walls, but accented with a bright Oriental rug and classic/vintage-like leather furniture in the waiting area. Cool tattoo-like picture of Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and lots of new age type tattoo art. The girls working up front were nice too; I ended up chatting a bit with one of them. The bathroom is nice, clean, and well stocked too (cleaning supplies, extra soap, just very well maintained.) It was my fiancé who got a tattoo, and luckily there was a cancellation and opening for him to get work done by Chris Garcia (he has 17k Instagram followers, and I'm sure it'll only get higher!) I had a small piece done by him, years, years and YEARS ago, still vibrant! Duane D. saw the posted opening on Facebook and contacted Red 5 immediately, put a deposit down to secure the appt. He went in for a consultation and gave his ideas. The following week, he was emailed a sketch and that alone was already beautiful. Clean work space and especially "clean" work! But then, I was able to witness the actual tattooing part. Amaaaayyyzzzzzzing. To see it go from sketch to stencil, to outline, to the shadowing, and color, O M G. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, IT DID! (See all pics I've posted.) You just know this guy is good - check his online portfolio and his Instagram account @chrisgarciastattoos . He's a very nice and soft spoken dude, with major talent. So the price of the tatts are up to the artist of course. When and if you pay with credit, there is an extra fee, so I would just bring lots of cash. But there is also an ATM there if you don't. They are very thorough with instructions for the aftercare, and even sell "Redemption" balm/ointment. If I ever decide to get ANOTHER one myself, I would definitely come here. As of 6/27/2017, Chris and Carl's appointments are booked up until December & January, respectively. Insane, right?! But it just shows how in demand they are, and with the quality of their work, you'll see why. Great things are ALWAYS worth the wait. But if you follow them on Facebook, you may get lucky and catch a cancellation-opening, and might not have to wait TOO long! There are a total of 6 artists at this shop, and you won't have to wait as long with some of them. Just check with the front desk. She said they are definitely appointment based and not walk-in. P.S. Chris has done numerous tattoos on celebrities, esp when he was based in Vegas. Five on Miley Cyrus and so many others. And if you check out his part of the studio - you'll see a giant signed picture of Manny Pacquaio and some Hip Hop memorabilia, even some Voltron toys. Love it! read more

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Started my second tattoo sleeve, by Chris Garcia. I now have over 50 hours of work done by Chris. Hands done one of the best tattoo artist in the United States and even the world. His work is way under priced. Most artists of his caliber charge upwards of $300 per hour and Red Fives hourly rate is nearly 1/3 of that! Check out Red Fives other award winning artists, you cant go wrong. read more

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Best place to get a tattoo in Hampton Roads! Fantastic artists , great front desk staff. I would not go anywhere else. Just got one from Chris Stoll this week, very happy with it. Had a wonderful piece from Carl before, still looking great! read more

After doing my research on local tattoo parlors in VA Beach, Red 5 really caught my eye. Everyone's portfolio online was outstanding but Anna's work really caught my eye because her style of work really resonated with me. About a month ago, I came in to ask questions and I told them which artist I was interested in. I waited for a few minutes and got to talk to Anna and tell her what kind of tattoo piece I had in mind. I told her I wanted an ornamental neck piece. Within walking in, it took me about 15 minutes to get an appointment booked. The closest availability was a month away but it was so worth the wait and the month went by so quickly. Anna is extremely talented. They all are talented at Red 5. The artistry is phenomenal and the service + friendliness is also top notch. I seriously recommend this place. For first timers, please look for an artist whose style of work really resonates with you. You can't go wrong if you let their unique artistry shine. My neck piece was my 7th tattoo but I wish I knew that earlier on. I'm over the moon about my tattoo. It's only been two days since I've gotten this piece but I've already booked for my next major tattoo. Thank you Anna ! Thank you Red 5! You guys are so awesome read more

Red 5 - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Anna was the best!!!!!! She was perfect on her timing and super helpful with me choosing a tattoo!

This goes out to Rob Beresford- I can't thank you enough for the work that you have done today! You have made such a meaningful tattoo look like a beautiful piece of artwork. Seriously, I've never been more excited about a tattoo than I am with this one! Even after hour four of my tattoo he was very understanding when I started to get a little sore. I highly recommend getting tattooed by him and booking an appointment ASAP as he is booking out until next year. Forever my go to guy for tattoos, so Rob, don't you move back to the west coast anytime soon! I'm coming for that coverup once I can! Also... I need to mention something that has been bothering me today (and when I had a consultation in may) about the counter girl... she's kind of rude. Other than that-- love this place & Rob is the bomb dot com. read more

Went in last night to get my first half sleeve with Carl. Holy shit, it was so worth it. I came in with a picture of a Wolf I wanted done and while he thought it was a great picture, he was able to use his creativity and experience to decide to change up the picture. It ended up being 1000x better than I could have ever imagined. The shop itself is very clean and has a extremely professional feel to it. While getting the actual tattoo I was able to take breaks, was offered beverages, and even got to watch a movie. It made me feel comfortable which made the tattoo such an easy process. The end result was amazing. Thank you to Carl and everyone over at Red5 for a piece of art I'll appreciate for the rest of my life. read more

Red 5 - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is the BEST place I have ever been. Me and three friends dropped in on a Thursday night and had an idea about matching tats. (We've been friends for 30 years) Truth be told, we visited another place first and the guy there said we were cliche and what we wanted 'had been played out'. When we came in, Allie at the front desk could not have been nicer or cuter. She said that she understood and that no one should tell us what is important to us. She even sketched our idea and texted it to our Artist, Matthew Clarke. He agreed to take us on in the morning. Matt (who is very easy on the eyes, ladies) took us under his wing and took the time to understand the meaning and reasons for our tattoo. He took our two tattoo 'Virgins' first, and set them at ease. He handled us with his instrument and he did satisfy ALL FOUR of US! Matt is the man. Megan was behind the desk on Friday and she was super fun and kept us in line. The shop is meticulously clean, well run and everyone was friendly. Matthew Clarke is a traditional tattoo expert...he went ahead and did our simple tattoos and didn't judge. I HIGHLY recommend this shop and personally recommend Matt. Charming and talented. I've already passed his card to one of my friends to come see him! Red 5 is tops at the beach. Kisses from Anne, Lisa, Maggie and Vicki, Rota Girls May 2016 read more

I went to Red 5 for my very first tattoo. I was extremely nervous, but the correspondence before from the staff on what to expect and how to best prepare helped to set my mind at ease a little. You're required to pay your deposit before you can schedule your appointment. After I paid the $100 deposit via PayPal, I called the shop to set up the appointment. Fast forward 3 months to my appointment (my artist was available about a week after I paid the deposit, but I wanted it scheduled on my birthday that was 3 months out). The day of my appointment I showed up about 15 minutes early, checked in, and waited about 5-10 minutes before my artist, Jude, came out with the sketch of what I had emailed months prior. It was almost exactly what I wanted, with the exception of very minor details I wanted to change. Once we agreed on the sketch, I was taken back to the tattooing area. It was very clean, organized, and they had great music playing to distract you from the tattooing. Jude was amazing! He made very fun conversation and helped to ease my mind. He took his time and was very attentive. Afterwards, he bandaged me up, gave me aftercare instructions, and took me to the front to check out/pay. Overall, this was such an awesome experience for my first time. Thank you, Jude, and thank you, Red 5! read more

Red 5 - I love my scorpion and rose by Jude - Tattoo Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Anna was really nice in the consultation; however, the receptionist was very rude. She didn't make eye contact and answered in a matter-of-fact way when we asked whether Anna has any day of openings. The lobby looks nice and clean and the price given in the consultation was reasonable. read more

Brett Spickard did my portraits of my kids. It was more than what I was expecting. I'm blown away by his talent. That's my spot from here on out!!! I wish I could post the pic of my arm. He's going to do my sleeve of a mural of Chicago. Can't wait! read more

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I had such an enjoyable and memorable experience at Red 5 this evening. I stopped in with my husband just looking to get a price quote on a small cross for my wrist, I was not expecting to be tattooed today. My first impression was how clean and stylish the shop was. Martin greeted us, gave me a quote and offered to do it on the spot as he had an opening. He was extremely patient and kind which made me feel more relaxed as I was nervous since my last tattoo was over two years ago. He drew up the cross and altered it to my exact liking and was personable the entire time he was tattooing. I would recommend Red 5 and Martin 12/10! Thanks for such a good experience! read more

I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. Marshall Sinclair is talented, gentle and fun. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a new piece. Even my mom had to admit "if you were going to get a tattoo at least you got a talented artist" ‍ read more

Went to Anna on the recommendation of a friend. Was fortunate enough to not have to book an appointment (she was available for a walk-in) as she is currently booked until June. I like simple tattoos and clean lines are very important to me. She did two small tattoos for me in under 45 minutes. Super impressed with her work and will definitely be going back in the future. I highly recommend her! (The piece she did for my friend was unbelievable as well and way more detailed than mine, so don't be afraid to book her for more elaborate tattoos) read more

What an amazing and beautiful shop! Very comfortable, friendly and inviting staff who will always be looking out for the clients best interest. Very clean shop with lots of awesome artwork to look at and great artists who will fulfill and exceed expectations! Carl is my artist, he is very versatile, light handed, and easy to sit with. He nailed what I wanted and went out of his way to take care of me! read more

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This is based of Brett and solely Brett. This man was supposed to do my tattoo today after waiting about two months so I was very excited. When o walked in he had just started the tracing and it looked like complete garbage. He was literally waiting until the last minute when during our meetup he said he would send me an email or text of how his design is coming. Needless to say he threw a baby fit when I told him I didn't want it and I said I would get something else. He refused and said he would not tattoo me. Don't go to Brett he sucks. However in terms of shop and the rest of the people I give it a five star. read more

Wow!!!! He is an amazing artist! Very talented... I would definitely recommend him to get your tattoo. You would love his work and be happy with the results. Go see this place. Friendly people and very clean place. read more

This place was awesome! The girl working up front was so nice and more than helpful. She helped me figure out all the little details and was so nice. This place is super clean and affordable. My tattoo artist was Lorin and he was nothing but professional. I would recommend this place to anyone and would definitely be back when I need any future work done. read more

As a professional graphic designer, I was extremely choosy when looking for a tattoo artist. When I saw Rob's work at a tattoo festival last year, I knew I had found the right person. He created a design I loved and made the whole process really enjoyable (even though I was pretty nervous!) I am beyond thrilled with the way it turned out! Everyone at Red 5 was very polite, helpful and professional. The shop was extremely clean and a very comfortable environment. Thanks Rob Beresford and Red 5 for making my first tattoo an awesome experience! read more

Lorin was awesome! Very professional and a true gentleman. I live in Richmond, but will drive to VA Beach for him to do any future tattoo.

My experience at Red 5 was completely perfect! I highly recommend going to them for all your tattoo needs. Everyone there is totally friendly and the studio is super, super clean. Most importantly, Martin Buechler is THE BEST!!! He is incredibly talented, totally professional and fun to hang with. Thank you everyone at Red 5! And thank you, Martin! read more