Everyone is awesome at The Collective! Today I saw Jay for my Pi tattoo!!!
Denise Solis
Aug 2025
Celebrating 42 trips around the sun! I finally took the plunge and got the tattoo I've always wanted. I’m a crazy plant lady, so I decided id pay a little homage to my obsession. No words can describe how much I love my new piece. @kariartdesu is incredibly talented and was such pleasure to work with. I can’t wait to go back for something new. If you’re looking to get some botanical ink done this is the place to do it.
Rachel Simpson
Aug 2025
Decided to come here to get re-pierced after seeing tons of recommendations for Ryan. He was fantastic and very efficient. I was in the piercing room for maybe 5 minutes, if that. He was thorough and made sure to double check placement since the previous piercing I had gotten at a different shop was not quite placed correctly. The overall atmosphere of the shop was great and really well curated. Everyone I came to contact with was friendly and welcoming. Services were priced reasonably as well. It was very easy to book an appointment on their website as well. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get a piercing.
AJ Thompson
Aug 2025
The Asian woman that did me and my fiancé’s tattoo’s didn’t do entirely bad however on mine she was very heavy handed and pretty inconsistent throughout. The overall design was met but there were some gaps and incomplete lines. She kinda rushed through the tattoo which is why it ended the way it did. I had a family known artist touch it up after a few weeks and the difference in definition is obvious. The first picture is after she did it and the second is right after I got it touched up and you can see the difference for yourself. Overall it’s not the worst as I’ve seen and have better but she could have done a better job.
Travis Poole
Aug 2025
Made an appt online for a facial piercing and the process was really easy. Kimmy at the front desk was incredibly sweet and explained the jewelry/metals and helped me pick a color. Ryan did the piercing and it was a breeze. Super professional and laid back, put me right at ease. Had the cleaning and hygiene supplies available for purchase at the front desk. Will absolutely come back for my next piercing.
Violet Mauceri
Aug 2025
we wanted to go check out some earrings they had so i could come back tomorrow and get my ears pierced but we found that 1. they only take appointments and 2. if your under 18 you need your birth certificate. as someone who came to Virginia Beach on vacation, i didn’t have it on me and we had to go somewhere else
Matthew Collins
Aug 2025
My tattoo artist jay was awesome. He was very professional and talented he did a great at designing exactly what i wanted. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend jay as your artist. Great job jay. Thank you!
Erica Colson
Aug 2025
Talented artists in a safe, clean and welcoming space! Also, the only place I could find that was willing to do a white ink tattoo (thanks, Chad!). This really is a place you can trust.
Tasha
Aug 2025
The vibes at this shop are immaculate—the entire experience from start to finish was so amazing, from the gorgeous lady at the front to the tattoo artist, and other artists in the shop, the ambiance of the shop is also amazing I love all the wall art, it’s such a comforting environment —i will definitely be returning here I can’t wait!
nick byers
Jul 2025
Shout out to Michael Lukeson the guys a beast and will get you right love my tattoos ❤️
Tanya Reed
Everyone is awesome at The Collective! Today I saw Jay for my Pi tattoo!!!
Denise Solis
Celebrating 42 trips around the sun! I finally took the plunge and got the tattoo I've always wanted. I’m a crazy plant lady, so I decided id pay a little homage to my obsession. No words can describe how much I love my new piece. @kariartdesu is incredibly talented and was such pleasure to work with. I can’t wait to go back for something new. If you’re looking to get some botanical ink done this is the place to do it.
Rachel Simpson
Decided to come here to get re-pierced after seeing tons of recommendations for Ryan. He was fantastic and very efficient. I was in the piercing room for maybe 5 minutes, if that. He was thorough and made sure to double check placement since the previous piercing I had gotten at a different shop was not quite placed correctly. The overall atmosphere of the shop was great and really well curated. Everyone I came to contact with was friendly and welcoming. Services were priced reasonably as well. It was very easy to book an appointment on their website as well. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get a piercing.
AJ Thompson
The Asian woman that did me and my fiancé’s tattoo’s didn’t do entirely bad however on mine she was very heavy handed and pretty inconsistent throughout. The overall design was met but there were some gaps and incomplete lines. She kinda rushed through the tattoo which is why it ended the way it did. I had a family known artist touch it up after a few weeks and the difference in definition is obvious. The first picture is after she did it and the second is right after I got it touched up and you can see the difference for yourself. Overall it’s not the worst as I’ve seen and have better but she could have done a better job.
Travis Poole
Made an appt online for a facial piercing and the process was really easy. Kimmy at the front desk was incredibly sweet and explained the jewelry/metals and helped me pick a color. Ryan did the piercing and it was a breeze. Super professional and laid back, put me right at ease. Had the cleaning and hygiene supplies available for purchase at the front desk. Will absolutely come back for my next piercing.
Violet Mauceri
we wanted to go check out some earrings they had so i could come back tomorrow and get my ears pierced but we found that 1. they only take appointments and 2. if your under 18 you need your birth certificate. as someone who came to Virginia Beach on vacation, i didn’t have it on me and we had to go somewhere else
Matthew Collins
My tattoo artist jay was awesome. He was very professional and talented he did a great at designing exactly what i wanted. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend jay as your artist. Great job jay. Thank you!
Erica Colson
Talented artists in a safe, clean and welcoming space! Also, the only place I could find that was willing to do a white ink tattoo (thanks, Chad!). This really is a place you can trust.
Tasha
The vibes at this shop are immaculate—the entire experience from start to finish was so amazing, from the gorgeous lady at the front to the tattoo artist, and other artists in the shop, the ambiance of the shop is also amazing I love all the wall art, it’s such a comforting environment —i will definitely be returning here I can’t wait!
nick byers
Shout out to Michael Lukeson the guys a beast and will get you right love my tattoos ❤️