I had an amazing experience here. The shop was clean, welcoming, and the staff was so friendly. The…read morepiercer (I wish I added for her name) who did my eyebrow was professional, patient, and made sure I felt comfortable the entire time while explaining everything clearly. The piercing was quick and turned out perfect. I highly recommend this place!

Needed a Piercing removal, she was friendly as the vibe in the shop. I will definitely will returnread more

AMAZING STAFF! And such a wonderful environment! My experience was beyond fantastic! Malcolm…read morere-pierced my nipples and blew me away by his professionalism. He didn't do anything without making sure he had my consent and talked through the entire process with me. He is also a phenomenal person to have conversations with! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Im Just Saiyan and I will DEFINITELY be back for any future piercings! THANK YOU MALCOLM!!!

(TLDR: scroll to the bottom if you want to see my pricing breakdown)…read more I scheduled an appointment (2/25/26) for my birthday after walking in two days prior to view the jewelry selection. All staff members throughout my time there (both days) were INCREDIBLY helpful and informative, as I had a lot of niche questions with getting my cartilage pierced and working as an EMT! I came in early (30 minutes) to my appointment to discuss questions and worked with Rennie (instagram: @rennieandsharp) and she was THE ABSOLUTE BEST EVER‼ Not only did she easily answer any questions I had about anatomy, healing, and future piercing options, but she also helped me pick out the perfect jewelry and did not rush me when seeing which options worked best for my lifestyle! I didn't feel pressure to choose jewelry she initially recommended even though I originally wanted something different, but I ended up going with what she recommended anyways because girl is an expert at her craft! Renee and another piercer even helped me evaluate my anatomy for a navel piercing after 3 larposcopies and while the answer was that "it wouldn't be advisable", I was not let down at all, because both Renee and this other employee made sure that it was with the intention of putting my health first, which can be hard because many piercing shops will do whatever piercing just for it to reject, having you in and out, this place genuinely cares about your health and the longevity of your piercings! Moreover, the thing that blew me away was that half way through my appointment I found out Rennie WAS AN APPRENTICE?! (Not a bad thing) I was genuinely so shocked to find out she hadn't been in the business for years because she was so helpful. I fully trusted her to do my piercings and she did an amazing job, I got my double conch done with smaller pieces of jewelry and even though she said my ear might swell, and it could be risky having them done so close, she trusted my judgement as well and gave me all the information I needed to make sure nothing bad happened!!! she did such a good job that they haven't swelled at all yet, even the same day, and it's been a week! The process was also completely painless for me, she was so patient and kind, making sure I was comfortable which made my experience worth everything and 100% easier! She also mapped my ears out for future piercings just for fun! While I am moving away from VB in may, I ultimately see myself road-tripping just to have Renee as my piercer, she truly has an amazing career ahead of her and the treatment at this location is unmatched. Not to mention the brand of jewelry that they carry is incredibly reputable and well known, ALL HAD FLATBACKS (hard to find at some piercing shops usually only a few pieces), doesn't feel cheap or tacky, and is incredible quality for the price! PRICE BREAKDOWN: You cannot beat the prices of I'm Just Saiyan, as it is a $25 service fee that includes pretty much any piercings you get at that appointment (with obvious exclusions of genitalia etc.) For two freckled flat back studs each was about $30 I believe, so not bad at all, making my total price $85 but I tipped 20% so it was about $100 total for both, super worth it and again, you can't beat the quality here, I would recommend this location over every other place in the 757!

Had a great experience with Chris Williams. Love my tattoo! Great shop, so clean and professional…read more Jake Leeson gave my Mom a great tattoo today as well. Highly recommend these guys.

My husband, son, and I went together to get tattoos and found this business to be very…read moreprofessional, friendly, and we had a great time! We will definitely be back there!

Easily made an appointment with V for a body piercing a couple of days before coming in. Right…read moreaway, I was attended to by the woman at the front desk and checked in. I had to answer a COVID questionnaire, had my temperature taken, verified my ID, and paid for my scheduled services. Within 15min of my appointment time, I was taken to a private room in the back with V, who was super personable and professional. She helped me keep my cool, walked me through the whole procedure, and what I have to do as far as after-care along with a print out of all the same information she gave me verbally. The whole piercing was so quick, the tools were single-use, and V was clearly a professional in her art of piercing. Will update when the piercings heal!!

My husband's tattoo turned out absolutely amazing. And he got what he wanted but better. The…read moreartist really knew his colour wheel and made everything absolutely beautiful. I'm so glad I was able to find this place for him and get a tattoo of our daughter's name.

I travel to Portsmouth about once a year for work and decided to drop into Blue Horseshoe Tattoo on…read morea whim. The shop is incredibly clean and comfortable, and I was greeted warmly right away. I was introduced to the artist, Tippo, who I later learned is the renowned "Tatman Tippo." He is a Miami legend and has quickly built a great reputation in Virginia! We immediately hit it off and after discussing the tattoo I wanted, we agreed on a price and set an appointment for the next day. The session itself was outstanding. Tippo had refined the artwork and prepared several sizes for me to choose from. The tattoo took about four hours, and he was a true professional throughout the process--putting down smooth, clean lines and being a great conversationalist. It was an excellent experience from start to finish. If you are in the Portsmouth area and looking for high-quality work, I can't recommend Tatman Tippo and Blue Horseshoe Tattoo enough. The experience, artwork, and price were all fantastic. I will definitely be back for more work on my future trips!

I've had the pleasure of working with Eric May over several sessions to gradually build onto a…read moretattoo that I may continue to expand over time. Eric is an exceptionally patient, compassionate, and professional artist who tailors his approach to accommodate your schedule, your mood, and even your pain tolerance. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a truly full-service tattoo experience.

Dude this place is amazing, the owner is awesome and just opened his new location not too long ago…read more I've had all my piercings done here and had Chantal do my tattoo about two - three months ago which came out fucking sick, going back for another and i cannot wait! Definitely THE place to go!

I was on a mission today to get my septum piercing "stacked" and my usual place was a no go! But…read moreYelp! to the rescue! This place was awesome! Not only do they offer you a drink (ice cold water) and have treat bowls of candy in an environment made to make you feel comfortable but the staff was awesomesauce! Extensive portfolios and experience... I left with my dream piercing and a smile!!

Highly recommend! Ashley and front desk staff were incredibly patient and kind throughout the…read moreprocess! The choices of products were very nice, and the prices are great. Left there with good instructions to care for the piercings, too!

I had a really great experience here (the Janaf location). And I interacted with a lot more staff…read morethan maybe a normal person would. I emailed, phoned, and went to the shop twice throughout my whole piercing process from booking to replacement post after my swelling went down. I got a fast response from my email and was treated kindly at every interaction. I got a side labret piercing, and I'm a good bit older than most of their clientele, so I called to make an appointment (I live far away) and to request Kimberly be my piercer, since she's the master piercer and 20-year-old skin is not the same as 50-year-old skin. I was REALLY nervous at my piercing appt, so I forgot all the questions I wanted to ask. But at my 8 weeks post-piercing, I went back to the shop to get a shorter post put in, and Laycie helped me, and she was the absolute sweetest. If you've been pierced there, they'll put in your jewelry for free, so I only had to pay 20 bucks for the new, shorter post. Despite the fact that this was not exactly a big money-making appointment for Laycie, she patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions that I had forgotten to ask before. I'll be back when I'm ready for my hoop! :) P.S. They have a HUGE selection of jewelry here! Highly recommend even if you just want new bling!

I was in town for a conference and did some digging and research before deciding on King, an artist…read moreat this shop. Their work is displayed on social media and I reached out via text to schedule an appointment. King has an assistant who handles his booking, but it was pretty straightforward. $100 deposit that goes towards your total, $150 per hour, 2-hour minimum. It's been a while since I've had an ink session but was pretty sure I would only need 2 hours for what I was getting. Once deposit was paid, I received a booking text that confirmed my time. The artist had something come up during my originally scheduled time, but gladly checked the schedule to get me in while I was still in town. There are two sections upstairs, and myself and two others were getting tattooed in one area at the same time- but it wasn't crowded and we weren't on top of each other. They guys had a good vibe and energy between them and the air was light and filled with stories and laughter. I would think this would relax a nervous person, to see the artists comfortable in their spaces and happy to work. I had a small touch up on one tat and two new ones, which spanned the full 2 hours. He initially sketched out the tattoo based on my photos, but once I saw them in print and didn't like the font, he let me go through the database to find one that I did like. The tattoo behind my ear went quick and was quite painless. The one on my forearm went well too. King has a good hand and great line work. I generally go to the same artist when I like them, and if I ever get another tattoo while in Norfolk, I would book with King again.

Walked-in for what I thought would be a quick and easy wedding band tattoo. The artist ended up…read moredoing a pretty awful job. Lines aren't sharp, went WAY outside of the initial mock-up. All-in-all, a pretty terrible experience. Do not recommend.

I want to sing the praises of folk city tattoo, especially Nate. The staff was amazing…read moreaccommodating. My original appointment was for 7 November. I opted to be put on the waitlist luckily he had a cancellation on the weekend, which was today at 10 AM how it started the design and outcome. I am so happy I have lived with this monstrosity on the back of my neck for years since it got messed up when I lived in San Diego no other tattoo artist here in Hampton Rose area would touch it, even though that saying they own praises on TikTok and Instagram and how great they were with coverups no one would touch it but Nate to go on the challenge and I think he did amazing job and was worth every penny that I spent thanks again Nate and folk city. I'll be back for morning therapy.

I finally got my second lobe and helix piercing after years of wanting it and I'm in love. Amber…read morewas my piercer and she is amazing. She's knowledgeable and precise and walks you through every step of the process. No matter how far I am, Folk City will always be my place for piercings and future tattoos. Great atmosphere and even better people.

Not a tattoo, but a piercing review: I just recently got my…read moreother side nose pierced, and I didn't realize, but in the last 10 years, I had two other piercings done here (my lower lip & my belly button). I highly recommend this place for piercings. Now, they do not let you take pictures of the process, which is fine with me, because I'm not 21 anymore (haha!), but some people may not like that. They do have a tip jar OR you can now tip on your card at the end (they also have an atm in there). My friend and I really enjoyed our time here, and the piercings were done quickly. The longest part was us picking out our jewelry. I'll go here again for any other piercings I feel led to get. High quality!

I got a tattoo from Jimmee recently. Work was very well done. He was professional, made great…read moreconversation and was clearly knew his craft. I liked that about the experience. However, there are some things I didn't enjoy of my first experience at Ocean Mystique's. First off, after signing all the paperwork and paying for the tattoo, the woman at the front with the pink hair mentioned Monday's and Tuesday's weren't so busy and told me it'll be about a 30-40 minute wait. Fine, no big deal. That 30-40 minute wait turned out to be almost an hour. Then the pricing. $200 for just line work and not even one hour's work is pretty steep. My tattoo design was just line work, no coloring, no shading and they charged me two bills. I will give props to the artist though, the man's a professional. Tattoo came out great and I really like it. Though I don't see myself coming back for more.