The tattoo artists (Joey and Chris) were very professional and friendly. They provided quality work at a fair price. The process was very clean, attention to detail was practiced in a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend this shop.
About Salt Water Tattoo
Salt Water Tattoo is a full-service tattoo parlor in Virginia Beach, VA, established in 2017. The shop is owned and operated by experienced tattoo artists, Tony Riccio and Mike Rickards. Their talented team boasts over 40 years of combined experience and specializes in various tattoo styles, including American traditional, Japanese, and lettering.
Customers praise the shop's clean and inviting aesthetic, along with the friendly and professional atmosphere. The artists are known to be attentive and skilled, able to understand and execute customer requests with precision. Joey Ilardi is highlighted as a magnificent artist who creates original designs tailored to each customer. There is a welcoming environment that accommodates walk-ins, allowing for spontaneous tattoo adventures. The shop consistently receives positive feedback for its cleanliness and enjoyable vibe. Customers appreciate the variety of tattoo options available, from classy to funny, and the talent of all the artists.
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This place is amazing!! The artists Chris and Joey are very nice, helpful, and extremely talented. I got a tattoo while on vacation and I love it. Very clean which was important to me. The whole experience was extremely fun and they explained everything from start to finish and after care. I highly recommend!!!!
I was a walk-in at 5:00 wanting a fairly large American traditional color piece. The my took care of me and Justin did great work for a fair price. The shop is super clean and everybody was chill. I wanted my grandbaby’s name with a heart with stitches (she’s a heart surgery baby) and my prayer for her since before she was born. The tattoo is beautiful and I’m super pleased
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Good to know
- on-site services
- walk-ins welcome
- wheelchair accessible
- accepts credit cards
- bike parking
Location
1479 General Booth Boulevard Suite 107, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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