Heck yeah! This place was awesome! Our daughter approached us and said she was ready for her ears…read moreto be pierced. We were very conscientious about ensure she had a positive experience that was as painless as possible. To get here, I'd highly advise watching the informative videos on what to bring, their process, etc. It's quite a bit but I'm sure the lawyers had a lot to say about how they're doing the paperwork side of the house. Either way, I'd highly recommend checking it out b/c it can matter. Next, I can't say how incredibly friendly everyone was. From the explanation of how everything works to the actual piercing event. The gentleman was exceptionally friendly to our daughter and he made it extremely pleasant for her. Did we pay a premium? Probably... however, I'd pay that premium all day long knowing that we were in a sterile, safe, and friendly environment. Such a win. I'm glad that Yelp lead us this way as we got the premium experience that we were expecting. Thank you! Food Taste: n/a Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no

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!

We had an amazing experiance here! My 8 year old daughter was really nervouse but the staff was so…read morefriendly and calming. The piercer, RAK(I believe) was super accomodating to her and explained everything as he went alon in the process. I would recomend this place to anyone who wants to have their child's ears pierced!

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!!!

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.

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.

Thank you for the memorial tattoo. Was a easy process, great…read morepeople to help walk you thru everything. Thanks again Big Jazz!

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 had an incredible experience at Tender Heart Tattoo Studio in the Neon District today. Dani was…read moremy artist, and they absolutely nailed it. I got a simple but meaningful matching tattoo with my best friend--two orbiting celestial bodies that represent how the universe has brought us together and apart over 25 years. The design may seem simple, but it required precise circles and ovals, which are no joke--especially on the inner bicep. Dani executed it flawlessly. Both mine and my friend's came out perfect. Dani was easygoing, professional, and made the whole process feel collaborative and comfortable. Placement and design were a breeze with their guidance. The vibe in the shop was chill, welcoming, and refreshingly LGBTQ+ friendly, which made a big difference. Fair pricing, easy scheduling, and an overall experience that felt intentional and respectful from start to finish. Tender Heart and Dani really hit every mark--can't recommend them enough.

My friends and I randomly felt like a piercing on a Sunday. Walked in and had a lovely time. Good…read moreprices and jewelry. Not the largest selection but great starter pieces. Comfortable and cozy.