Virginia Beach Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio

I got a piercing. It was great as far as that, so far. Still healing :) I'd 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". I'd suggest everyone buy that instead of the sterile saline they sell here.

I live in New Jersey but I went to college in the area; VB Ink & Tattoo is the only place I've 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.

It's been about four days since and I have little to no pain at all. There's 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 it's 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 they're also really friendly which makes you feel good about the process at every step of the way.

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

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.

I wouldn’t say my experience was bad. bc it wasn’t. but i got my septum pierced here, and i followed all of the instructions of aftercare, i don’t touch it, i used the saline solution, i paid extra for the jewelry without nickel, and when he pierced my septum and put the jewelry in i told him it feels like he pierced a piece of my cartilage and he looked me dead in the face and said he did NOT, it’s been two months and i’ve seen several different piercers to check out my septum that just WONT heal, and hurts, and EVERYTHING. i do know it takes a couple months but i know i should not still be having pain like this. turns out he did actually pierce my cartilage bc my septum piercing should be higher up, even with my deviated septum. i do not mind much as it’ll still heal (HOPEFULLY) just irritated it was done incorrectly. he barely pierced the cartilage just the very tip of it but it’s still causing problems for me.

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!

The location is clean and bright, reminded me of a spa waiting room, and the staff were excellent and personable. The piercer Hayley (sp?) was also wonderful. I had two piercings and one tapered and she did them as quick and painless as possible. They even made custom jewelry by running electric current through it, which was multicolored and beautiful. Definitely my new place to go!

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 you're new to tattoos or not!

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 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!!!