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Monday: ClosedTuesday: 12 - 8PM
Wednesday: 12 - 8PM
Thursday: 12 - 8PM
Friday: 12 - 8PM
Saturday: 12 - 8PM
Sunday: Closed
High Five Tattoo, the newest and oldest tattoo shop in Alexandria, Virginia, is known for its friendly environment and quality tattooing. Located in the former site of Charley and Sandy Parsons’ Great Southern Tattoo, the shop welcomes walk-ins and offers both custom designs and pre-made options. The atmosphere is filled with positive vibes and enthusiasm for the craft. A standout artist at the shop is John, who is highly praised for his talent, patience, and passion. Customers appreciate his thorough approach, taking the time to discuss ideas, finalize designs, and ensure satisfaction at every step. Many reviews highlight his dedication, describing him as a master tattoo artist and a genius who loves his work. He has completed various types of tattoos, including covering up previous work and working on large projects like thigh sleeves, always delivering results that clients are thrilled with. Overall, High Five Tattoo is recognized for its welcoming staff, high-quality work, and talented artists, with many customers eager to return for more ink. The shop continues to uphold a tradition of excellent tattooing in a friendly, positive setting.
John at High Five has my highest recommendation. He worked with me on the second phase of a larger project, helped clarify my vision and map out future steps.
John was selfless with his time providing a consultation lasting more than an hour before taking a penny.
A true artist beyond even his exceptional tattooing, John applied his decades of creativity to help refine and enhance my vision.
Aside from that, John is just a genuinely cool dude. High Five is an incredibly welcoming environment and John instantly puts his clients at ease, setting the tone for a wonderful experience. If you’re down for tales of adventure, be sure to ask about his favorite past...read full review
I cannot recommended John enough! Not only did he spend 20 unscheduled minutes with me getting my initial thoughts for my first ever tattoo, then another 45 minutes finalizing ideas before doing the tattoo, then another 30 minutes to “touch up” the tattoo to make it that much more perfect, he did it all with a passion for his craft that deems client satisfaction of utmost importance over anything else. Every step along the way he communicated in both word and action that his goal was to be sure I was “100% stoked!“ Indeed I am! It’s not the most technically complex tattoo, but it is exactly mine and I’m so grateful. Thanks, John!
I have been debating my next tattoos and went into High Five on impulse just to talk about what I wanted. Working with John to get the designs correct turned into me getting the work done today. John was amazing, patient, thorough, efficient, and demonstrated a true love for his craft. Will definitely be back when I’m ready for more ink.