77 Reviews

Virtue Tattoo

Meadows Place, Texas
General Info
Virtue Tattoo is open 7 days a week Noon to 10pm. Virtue is just outside of Houston and the closest studio to Stafford, Sugar Land, and Missouri City. We are a classic Tattoo Studio, adhering to traditional values of giving our customers a clean, solid tattoo that is artistic, professional, and reliable. Our skilled tattoo artists have many years of experience and can handle any and all requests. We hold the highest standards of cleanliness and always use single service equipment for each customer. We treat our customers with respect and make every effort to insure a comfortable experience. Phone. 281-240-0632
Reviews
Tynetria H.
8 Jun 2019
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There is some sort of miscommunication between employees. We called ahead of time to price septum piercings and we were told $40. We drove from North Houston all the way to Sugarland and once we got t... Read More
There is some sort of miscommunication between employees. We called ahead of time to price septum piercings and we were told $40. We drove from North Houston all the way to Sugarland and once we got there, we were told that the price was $65. For the confusion, no accommodations were made and in addition the manager was very rude. Read Less
Samantha S.
19 May 2019
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I got my nipple pierced earlier last week either Tim, I've had my nipple pierced several times and either they been infected or not pierced correctly. (Too far in or too far out of the skin) and al pl... Read More
I got my nipple pierced earlier last week either Tim, I've had my nipple pierced several times and either they been infected or not pierced correctly. (Too far in or too far out of the skin) and al places were certified etc. trust me I would know how hard it is to find a legit pierced and Tim is a bad ass!!! He doesn't even use a clamp and my piercing came out perfect! No problems with it, don't see how there could be. I'm extremely happy with the results and will go back to get any other piercings done by him from now on. Another thing I want to add is that all the gentleman that work here are super nice and make you feel comfortable and invited in. They answer the phone quickly too so that also made me feel at ease. Most tattoo places have a bad rep of not following up or answering their phones. They answered no later than by the third ring all three times I called. (I had some questions haha) All in all, you won't be disappointed Tim is amazing!!! Read Less
Hannah N.
28 Mar 2019
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I've had piercings done before but this experience was premium!  Everything was sterile and he explained the process. Quick and easy!  The studio is tucked away in a strip with some pretty great talen... Read More
I've had piercings done before but this experience was premium!  Everything was sterile and he explained the process. Quick and easy!  The studio is tucked away in a strip with some pretty great talent. Everyone at the studio  is incredibly friendly and talented.  Your next piercing needs to be from them!  Thank y'all for such a great experience! Read Less
Karolina D.
17 Mar 2019
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My friend has gotten two tattoos done here. The first one was done by jimmy and he did a great job. This one unfortunately was done by someone else and the lines are squiggly and she's super unhappy w... Read More
My friend has gotten two tattoos done here. The first one was done by jimmy and he did a great job. This one unfortunately was done by someone else and the lines are squiggly and she's super unhappy with her tattoo. She's so embarrassed and doesn't want to post about her experience but I think it's important considering she came here because of the good reviews. Read Less
Najia K.
12 Aug 2018
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My sister got her tragus pierce here! The owner was super nice and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions (even stupid ones) very professionally and candidly. The facility is super clean and ... Read More
My sister got her tragus pierce here! The owner was super nice and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions (even stupid ones) very professionally and candidly. The facility is super clean and their sterilization process is very satisfying. We would definitely recommend and go back here! Read Less
Pricila J.
12 Aug 2018
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Called for help and the guy who answered was extremely rude. Didn't give me time to speak and said he would hang up, definitely not giving this place my money.
Cherie W.
30 Jul 2018
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It was a ice place but a bit pricey. But I guess you get what you pay for! Jimmy does nice work and Tim's a sweet guy, if that even matters. LOL
Miriam Usmani
30 Jun 2018
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I've never once had a bad experience in my 4 years of coming here. Amazing shop and really friendly and knowledgeable staff! Their tattoo artists are very talented and all of my piercings have been do... Read More
I've never once had a bad experience in my 4 years of coming here. Amazing shop and really friendly and knowledgeable staff! Their tattoo artists are very talented and all of my piercings have been done here. Read Less
Teiwoh Kandeh
26 Jun 2018
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I had a remarkable experience at Virtue Tattoo. I got my tragus pierced by Tim and he was very knowledgeable and professional and made me feel at ease. They have beautiful jewelry options and all of t... Read More
I had a remarkable experience at Virtue Tattoo. I got my tragus pierced by Tim and he was very knowledgeable and professional and made me feel at ease. They have beautiful jewelry options and all of the utensils used were sterilized in front of me. The piercing was quick and almost painless and I would highly recommend them for all piercing needs. Read Less
warisha chisty
17 May 2018
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The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim!... Read More
The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim! He explained to us the whole process and gave us the paper work to fill it. We looked at the beautiful collection of jewelry he had with amazing prices! The quality is worth the money. He showed us how everything is sanitized which most places would not do. I got a daith piercing and it was painless!! The process was quick and easy!! I would rate 10/10 best experience I've had for a piercing. I later went and got my old cheap jewelry from another shop replaced. My piercings are healing painlessly. Tim is the best!! I recommend the shop to everyone! Read Less
Emily Garza
17 May 2018
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The piercer, Tim Gooding, did a phenomenal job. He made me extremely comfortable as I went in to get a botched navel piercing from another Sugar Land shop redone. Tim really cares about keeping a good... Read More
The piercer, Tim Gooding, did a phenomenal job. He made me extremely comfortable as I went in to get a botched navel piercing from another Sugar Land shop redone. Tim really cares about keeping a good, high quality jewelry collection that people can trust, even if they have sensitive skin! Tim is meticulous, funny, and makes sure that all of his guests leave satisfied! He pierces with confidence, precision, and expertise that not everyone has. 10 out of 10 would recommend!!! Thank you so much for saving my navel piercing Tim! You da bomb. Read Less
Warisha C.
16 May 2018
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The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim!... Read More
The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim! He explained to us the whole process and gave us the paper work to fill it. We looked at the beautiful collection of jewelry he had with amazing prices! The quality is worth the money. He showed us how everything is sanitized which most places would not do. I got a daith piercing and it was painless!! The process was quick and easy!! I would rate 10/10 best experience I've had for a piercing. I later went and got my old cheap jewelry from another shop replaced. My piercings are healing painlessly. Tim is the best!! I recommend the shop to everyone! Read Less
Jessica Miller
11 May 2018
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I had a great experience! I found Virtue Tattoo on Instagram when I was trying to find piercing studios in Houston with more/fancier earring choices. I went in without an appointment and was promptly ... Read More
I had a great experience! I found Virtue Tattoo on Instagram when I was trying to find piercing studios in Houston with more/fancier earring choices. I went in without an appointment and was promptly assisted by Tim who was very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable . I found exactly what I wanted and he changed out my cartilage earring for me. I plan to come back here for all of my future ear piercings. They also can custom order pieces for you if they don't have exactly what you're looking for. Great experience, clean environment, friendly staff! Can't wait to go back! Read Less
Brandi T.
3 May 2018
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Spontaneously got my tragus peirced today. I did a lot of research for months about where to go and what I wanted, just in case. So walking in after work today was an easy decision. Tim is the guy for... Read More
Spontaneously got my tragus peirced today. I did a lot of research for months about where to go and what I wanted, just in case. So walking in after work today was an easy decision. Tim is the guy for anyone who is looking to get a peircing. He was super nice and extremely professional. Once I picked out what I wanted to get he took me in the room to show me how everything would be sterilized.Once everything was sterilized (which took about 5 mins) I went back into the room and the entire procedure was actually pretty quick. He marked the spot where the earring would be and the pain was actually minimal compared to what I thought it would be. I'm already considering my next piece. Read Less
latoya hall
2 May 2018
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Very professional, clean, easy to find. Tim took the time to explain everything with getting a piercing down to the actual step on get a piercing to the care and pricing. Piercing was so quick didn't ... Read More
Very professional, clean, easy to find. Tim took the time to explain everything with getting a piercing down to the actual step on get a piercing to the care and pricing. Piercing was so quick didn't have time to react. Lol 😊😊😊 Read Less
Karen Davis
1 May 2018
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Tattto artist wants to do something I am not sure of. At this point I just want my deposit back. They have never called me in reference to a tattoo that I have a picture of. This is crazy. The owne... Read More
Tattto artist wants to do something I am not sure of. At this point I just want my deposit back. They have never called me in reference to a tattoo that I have a picture of. This is crazy. The owner was great. He gave me my money back. I had my nose pierced. Awesome experience. Read Less
Cheyenne Stott
22 Apr 2018
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Just got my first piercing done here and I have absolutely no complaints. If you're going to get a piercing, I highly recommend Virtue. Tim was very kind, patient, and you could definitely tell he enj... Read More
Just got my first piercing done here and I have absolutely no complaints. If you're going to get a piercing, I highly recommend Virtue. Tim was very kind, patient, and you could definitely tell he enjoys his job! The whole experience was super fun. Minimal pain and we laughed the whole time! The shop is very clean and welcoming. He even walked us through the sterilization process and let me watch him put the jewelry in the autoclave. I'll definitely ask Tim to do any future modifications! Read Less
Tamara L.
23 Mar 2018
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This is my go to place for piercings! They have a nice selection of gold and silver. Tim is the one that does the piercings, and he's very professional. Virtue is a very clean and they are clear with ... Read More
This is my go to place for piercings! They have a nice selection of gold and silver. Tim is the one that does the piercings, and he's very professional. Virtue is a very clean and they are clear with every step of the process. Also, my husband has gotten most of his tattoos done here by Nate and Dwight and he's super happy! Read Less
Vanessa Soliz
22 Mar 2018
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I have never had a bad experience coming here. I have gotten piercings here and I love how they walk you through the sterilization process (I have not seen in any other tattoo parlor) on top of that t... Read More
I have never had a bad experience coming here. I have gotten piercings here and I love how they walk you through the sterilization process (I have not seen in any other tattoo parlor) on top of that they accept debit cards which is pretty awesome! I just wished they did close a little later but dope shop! Read Less
Randi P.
7 Feb 2018
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Me and my bestie got our best fried tattoos from Nate. Bestie got a piercing. We got shirts. Had dope convos. All in all great experience. Definitely goin to come back!!
Alexandra S.
17 Nov 2017
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I have driven by this shop forever, and read the great reviews. I was a walk in today. I just wanted a simple tiny tattoo. I showed Nate several ideas i had, and we agreed on a price and ascetic for m... Read More
I have driven by this shop forever, and read the great reviews. I was a walk in today. I just wanted a simple tiny tattoo. I showed Nate several ideas i had, and we agreed on a price and ascetic for my tiny unicorn. I liked how he took the photo I had, and made it "his own" it's so cute and tiny!This place is very clean. Very fair priced (I have been to several Tattoo places one other in Houston and a few over the country - and this is very very fair pricing I will say! Tim is super friendly and the rest of the staff I saw seemed serious but really into their craft. So it's good to see they take their job seriously - esp when dealing with my skin.I'd go back and do recommend! Read Less
Sheri R.
24 Aug 2017
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This was unlike any other tattoo experience I have had. I have multiple tattoos, and have never been denied my friend to be with me. He mentioned "would you let someone in the OR?"    Please do not co... Read More
This was unlike any other tattoo experience I have had. I have multiple tattoos, and have never been denied my friend to be with me. He mentioned "would you let someone in the OR?"    Please do not compare this to surgery.  (I am an OR nurse).  Not to mention the fact, he would not give me the color I wanted. I understand that black is the best color for an outline, but that is not what I wanted. He refused to do any other color, when I said I did not want to do it, he charge me $60 cancellation fee. No sterile packages were opened.    Only 5ml of ink In the small containers.  He made $15 less than he charged me for the actual tattoo.   Guess I paid him for the cigarette break he is currently taking.  Enjoy your smokes NathanI'll be headed back to Dallas to enjoy a real tattoo experience Read Less
Dave I.
8 Aug 2017
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I had my nips pierced in San Francisco 2 years ago and they just never healed right so I took them out 8 months ago. Today, I went to Tim to get re-pierced. The staff here are just friendly and welcom... Read More
I had my nips pierced in San Francisco 2 years ago and they just never healed right so I took them out 8 months ago. Today, I went to Tim to get re-pierced. The staff here are just friendly and welcoming and I felt at ease especially cause I was pretty nervous about the scar tissue from my old piercings. So Tim first evaluated where I was previously pierced and he took me to the back to get started. He used the auto-clave to sterilize everything and talked me through EVERYTHING he was doing. He even asked me what jewelry I preferred (barbell vs ring). When it came to be pierced, it went really well! I highly recommend coming here if you want a piercing done right! FYI: there's Steven Universe figurines hiding throughout the shop, so you know it's Crystal Gem approved! Read Less
Marie Jeanne
11 Jul 2017
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I got my first tattoo by Nate yesterday. The place was super clean and Nate answered all my questions. I was very nervous and although my tattoo was small, the conversation I had during it made me fee... Read More
I got my first tattoo by Nate yesterday. The place was super clean and Nate answered all my questions. I was very nervous and although my tattoo was small, the conversation I had during it made me feel comfortable. It was a great first experience and everyone has complimented my tattoo. Read Less
Laura R.
6 Jul 2017
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Tim was so patient and awesome with me. I had some anxiety getting a cartilage piercing, but he put my mind at ease, showing me how the equipment was sterilized and answering all my aftercare question... Read More
Tim was so patient and awesome with me. I had some anxiety getting a cartilage piercing, but he put my mind at ease, showing me how the equipment was sterilized and answering all my aftercare questions. He made it a much better experience than I expected, and I will definitely come back to add another tattoo and/or piercing to my collection. 5* joint. Read Less
_calm _winds
2 Jul 2017
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Chill environment. Nice staff. Just got my 3rd tattoo done from here.
Benna Decima
12 Jun 2017
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As others have said, great atmosphere. -Bemba Decima
Dori Donnell
11 Jun 2017
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I had my nose pierced by Tim for my birthday years ago.. it was handled professionally and everything was very clean. He immediately made me feel at ease and talked to me through the procedure. He has... Read More
I had my nose pierced by Tim for my birthday years ago.. it was handled professionally and everything was very clean. He immediately made me feel at ease and talked to me through the procedure. He has a great steady hand and a good eye for placement. A year later my stud actually lost its stone and I had no problem with trying to explain what happened - they replaced it - I did have to pay the extra because they had just gotten in opals ( birthstone) and I would not have expected any less. (Like $10 difference)Read Less
Rhonda Bowen
5 Jun 2017
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I would've liked them more if my husband could've sat with me while getting my tattoo.
Gina White Melody Kool
4 Jun 2017
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These artists are awesome and so willing to give you a great experience! This was my second one I have gotten here!
Scott Pepin
31 May 2017
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I got a tattoo done by Neil. It was very detailed with alot of visible lines that had to be nice and straight. Looks fantastic!
Rebecca Peery
24 Apr 2017
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Fantastic group here. Matt does great work. This is my 2nd by him and I will be back again!
Halie Harrelson
1 Apr 2017
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Had tim replace my existing foward helix jewlery with a opal piece. Tim was very professional, nice, and the piercing room was very clean. Definitely will be coming back for anything in the future.
Destiny McCarter
26 Mar 2017
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Really enjoyed the experience, the guys were super nice and I was in and out in no time. For my first tattoo I have to say I was and still am really pleased and will be going back.
Tom H.
26 Mar 2017
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Came here with the wife on a recommendation from a friend. Talked to Neil who did both. Fair price nice guy and really knows what he is doing! Very pleased! Clean shop very professional and laid back ... Read More
Came here with the wife on a recommendation from a friend. Talked to Neil who did both. Fair price nice guy and really knows what he is doing! Very pleased! Clean shop very professional and laid back vibe. Will definitely be back!! Read Less
Laura Ramirez-Bobby
18 Mar 2017
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Matt did a great job on both mine and my husbands tattoos. We'll definitely be back for more! My husband already scheduled another appointment.
Angie Blessed
14 Mar 2017
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Friendly and very clean place! Nate did an awesome job! Highly recommend Virtue Tattoo! I will be back for more!
Caitlyn B.
24 Feb 2017
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Virtue Tattoo is a hidden gem. Their shop is very clean, and their professional and crazy nice employees will guide you through the entire process-- no matter how experienced or inexperienced of a tat... Read More
Virtue Tattoo is a hidden gem. Their shop is very clean, and their professional and crazy nice employees will guide you through the entire process-- no matter how experienced or inexperienced of a tattoo-ie you are-- they make the entire process fun and comfortable, and I was delighted with how well my tattoo came out and will definitely be back to finish off my sleeve! Read Less
Em Forman-Cummings
11 Jan 2017
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Ok, so I went to Virtue Tattoo in 2011 (yeah, just now reviewing!) I'm thinking it was Tim that helped me from the start, pierced my tongue & navel.. What an awesome job, both visits! The entire plac... Read More
Ok, so I went to Virtue Tattoo in 2011 (yeah, just now reviewing!) I'm thinking it was Tim that helped me from the start, pierced my tongue & navel.. What an awesome job, both visits! The entire place is so clean & I was made to feel welcome & was informed about the entire procedure each time, didn't hurt a bit.. which really surprised me after I'd read some horror stories about tongue piercings.. I now live back in the UK, but as soon as I'm able to visit Houston again, I'm coming right back to you guys! ✌ Read Less
Shannon Mulligan
3 Jan 2017
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I found Virtue Tattoo thanks to google, and could not agree more with the great reviews. I wanted to add 4 piercings to my ears, and Tim did a fantastic job. He talked me through the process and each ... Read More
I found Virtue Tattoo thanks to google, and could not agree more with the great reviews. I wanted to add 4 piercings to my ears, and Tim did a fantastic job. He talked me through the process and each piercing, and made me feel super comfortable, including easing the nerves one of my friends had built up. He did exactly what I came in hoping for. The place was clean and everyone I interacted with was professional. Overall great experience. Read Less
Mary A.
20 Dec 2016
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A couple days ago, I went in to get my tragus pierced I selected my jewelry and was told that my total with the jewelry was $95. I didn't question it and figured the piercing cost around $50 and my je... Read More
A couple days ago, I went in to get my tragus pierced I selected my jewelry and was told that my total with the jewelry was $95. I didn't question it and figured the piercing cost around $50 and my jewelry (stainless steel Swarovski crystal) was another $45. Not bad in my mind (honestly not sure how much that piece of jewelry should cost me). I noticed that placement of my piercing was incorrect as I could still see the mark that was made to show me the placement of the piercing. I went in to get the piercing removed as I was not happy. No apologies. Tim made some lame excuse about the jewelry being large and that's why the piercing needed to be pushed out a little. Not cool. He told me he would take it out but it would cost me $30 to pierce it again. While he removed the jewelry I inquired about the price of the jewelry. He said it was $75 for the jewelry, which made the piercing cost $20. So why would it cost me $30 to re-pierce? I didn't put two and two together while at the shop. Oh well. For those that want to try this place, please get a quote on the piercing with the standard jewelry first, and then if you wish to purchase a different jewelry, then ask about the prices of the jewelry separately. Read Less
Michele J.
5 Nov 2016
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Was such an incredible experience, Tim was calm and patient when he explained everything. He shows you how he cleans all your tools while he cleans them. Such a clean place as well! Nose piercing was ... Read More
Was such an incredible experience, Tim was calm and patient when he explained everything. He shows you how he cleans all your tools while he cleans them. Such a clean place as well! Nose piercing was quick and almost painless. Incredible incredible experience, highly recommend!! Read Less
Keyla M.
22 Sep 2016
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Tim did an awesome job on my septum piercing. He goes over the sterilization process and makes you feel very comfortable. Was in and out of the shop in about a half an hour. Definitely will be back!
Stephen G.
12 Sep 2016
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So Matt Bergdorf is about the coolest tattoo artist I have met yet. Sent a friend in and she gave him rave reviews, so I went in as well with a design I had wanted to get for a long time. Ended up loo... Read More
So Matt Bergdorf is about the coolest tattoo artist I have met yet. Sent a friend in and she gave him rave reviews, so I went in as well with a design I had wanted to get for a long time. Ended up looking amazing!!! He told me we could take as many breaks as I needed (although I only took 1). I am an artist and I can tell you, this guy has stupid steady hands and is a fantastic artist.Not to mention you can literally eat off the floors there. I see there are a couple of bad reviews on this board but the all call out one particular dude. GO SEE MATT. You will not be disappointed at all!Wish I knew how to post a pic of my new piece on this!! LOL. Read Less
Paul P.
9 Aug 2016
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DO NOT GET A TATTOO HERE!! I went in for a consultation with "Neil" showed him the exact art work I wanted and gave him an example of the work.  I gave him a deposit and set an appointment to return. ... Read More
DO NOT GET A TATTOO HERE!! I went in for a consultation with "Neil" showed him the exact art work I wanted and gave him an example of the work.  I gave him a deposit and set an appointment to return.  Upon my arrival for my appointment he was not ready for me and was still working on my art (He had two days to work on my piece and was just trying to throw something together before I got there).  After waiting 20 minutes he came over and showed it to me and it wasn't even close to what I requested that he said he could complete. VERY POOR WORK!! I said no problem just refund my deposit since you cannot complete the work you claimed you could preform.  To which "Neil" said he was not going to refund my money as he had invested his time in the project. Horribly unprofessional establishment.  DO NOT GET A TATTOO HERE!! Read Less
Kristine T.
8 Aug 2016
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I got a piercing and replacement jewelry for 5 other piercings. Everything was explained and they put all tools and jewelry in autoclave in front of me, which is cool, cause you never know if they act... Read More
I got a piercing and replacement jewelry for 5 other piercings. Everything was explained and they put all tools and jewelry in autoclave in front of me, which is cool, cause you never know if they actually did it at other places. It was quick, relatively painless and the shop was immaculate. I'd recommend them to anyone. Read Less
Angela Cottingham Tademy
22 Jul 2016
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My daughter and I went today to get matching tattoos that she designed. It was such a great experience. The place is clean and well kept, and our tattoo artist (Matt) did a fantastic job of drawing ou... Read More
My daughter and I went today to get matching tattoos that she designed. It was such a great experience. The place is clean and well kept, and our tattoo artist (Matt) did a fantastic job of drawing out our design. We love our new tattoos, Matt. Plus, they don't mess around! If you are a minor and think you're gonna go in and get a piercing or tattoo without a parent pesent, forget it! We witnessed them turn a couple of teens around because they didn't have a parent or guardian with them. Great work ethic. :) Will definitely be back. Thank you for being so professional and just all-around awesome. Read Less
Carolyn D.
17 Jul 2016
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I came in one day asking about a certain tattoo I wanted (i had two planned and this was one of them). Nate helped me out with my questions and gave an estimate of $60 for a small piece on my ankle. H... Read More
I came in one day asking about a certain tattoo I wanted (i had two planned and this was one of them). Nate helped me out with my questions and gave an estimate of $60 for a small piece on my ankle. He answered any questions I had about pricing of tattoos and piercings there and was overall really sweet. I came in just recently wanting to get the other tattoo done. This one was just small wording that i wanted on my him. A different guy, not Nate, told me it'd be about $80. I had my first tatt done for $80 and it was a much more complicated piece, so I told him it didn't seem like a fair pricing. He then rudely told me to just go somewhere else then and I did. My first tattoo was done at Houston Ink Society in Montrose and that was an amazing experience. They were closed that day though, so I stopped by 713 Tattoo Parlor instead and they did the exact same tattoo for only $60 and were 100 times friendlier.Overall, Virtue may have great reviews, but they are overpriced and not worth it. There are better places in my opinion. 2 stars because Nate was a sweetheart unlike his co-worker. Read Less
Marianne A.
5 Mar 2016
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Nate is seriously one of the most professional and amazing tattoo artists I've ever worked with. He helped me with the many questions I had for my tattoo and I felt very confident with his help on how... Read More
Nate is seriously one of the most professional and amazing tattoo artists I've ever worked with. He helped me with the many questions I had for my tattoo and I felt very confident with his help on how it was going to turn out. The tattoo process itself went very smoothly. I got done a simple phrase, "And though she be but little she is fierce" right under my left collar bone. Nate was very good with his pace and with his inking pressure. I was never uncomfortable. He answered all of my questions (I'm naturally a curious person so I talk a bit) with ease and friendliness. I am very proud to say I have finally found a place where I feel comfortable coming back to (besides this one, I have two other tattoos). I'm extremely happy with Virtue Tattoo and will definitely be a returning customer! Also, come see Tim for piercings! He's very knowledgeable and friendly! Read Less
Gianna O.
12 Jan 2016
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Getting a piercing can be a big decision for some and just an ordinary thing for others. No matter how many piercings you have, be it two to twenty and wherever they may be, there are some very import... Read More
Getting a piercing can be a big decision for some and just an ordinary thing for others. No matter how many piercings you have, be it two to twenty and wherever they may be, there are some very important aspects to consider before getting stuck. Cleanliness is the most important, highest requirement. Sterility in tools, work space, the staff member who is handling the piercing and the jewel you choose for your piercing are all the main priorities. Who wants an infection? No one.Another aspect is being welcomed in a friendly manner. Some may be nervous while others are not. Some may know what they want while others are indecisive. In any case, this is a type of venue that must have good customer skills.At Virtue Tattoo, Tim was very friendly in welcoming us and helpful in explaining what would be done and showing the available jewels for piercings. He then gave a "tour" of the private room where the piercing would take place. He also showed us how the tools were sterilized and let us see him placing them into the autoclave. It was during the wait time for sterilization that the jewelry types were shown and chosen, proper care was explained and a complete list of after-care do's and don'ts was read and signed once all was understood. It is important to note that you should pick jewelry that you will be happy with. Piercings, of course, take time to heal and you will be wearing these for the whole healing process. Depending on the healing time you may be wearing this jewelry for up to 9 months. You want to pick a jewelry you truly find beautiful and will not tire of.Tim's piercing manner was relaxed and easy-going and he took his work seriously. The procedure was quick and not so terribly painful (it was much like a stronger feel of a shot at the doctor's office). The result was excellent and carefully following of the after-care steps have made the healing problem free.I can only speak for the piercings at Virtue Tattoo and of that I can say the whole experience was very good from beginning to end. I do recommend it for anyone considering a piercing(s). Read Less
Jeremiah M.
30 Aug 2015
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My wife and I decided to get matching feather tattoos. We arrived an hour before closing and Matt stayed until he finished us both. The staff was very courteous and professional. The place is in a str... Read More
My wife and I decided to get matching feather tattoos. We arrived an hour before closing and Matt stayed until he finished us both. The staff was very courteous and professional. The place is in a strip center on West Airport just down from the Denny's near 59. When we showed the artist, Matt, our desired drawing, he printed it out and was able to reproduce it better than the original. For mine, he added some script that turned out beautiful. We will definitely be back here again. The price seemed average for a tattoo, but the work was great! Read Less
Dani A.
15 Aug 2015
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Nate fixed my husbands tattoo. My husband originally got a tattoo across his chest on a drunken night by a friend. I thought it was horrible and unfixable, but Nate, not only fixed it, but he complete... Read More
Nate fixed my husbands tattoo. My husband originally got a tattoo across his chest on a drunken night by a friend. I thought it was horrible and unfixable, but Nate, not only fixed it, but he completely transformed it into a really awesome piece. He's shading is awesome! So awesome in fact, that I'm going there this week to get mine done by Nate as well! As far as the shop goes, it's really nice and clean. Great atmosphere! Read Less
Becca S.
26 Jun 2015
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It seems this place is a hit or miss depending on which "artist" happens to be there. Well, even if that is the case, Virtue Tattoo, you need to realize that certain people you have at your shop are t... Read More
It seems this place is a hit or miss depending on which "artist" happens to be there. Well, even if that is the case, Virtue Tattoo, you need to realize that certain people you have at your shop are turning customers off big time!I too, had a bad experience with Nate, just yesterday. Went in to explain my idea and get a quote. His attitude is very disinterested, like he could care less. I explained to him my idea and he tried to tell me it wouldn't fit! Um, HELLO?! Isn't that what sizing is for???? You can take ANY design and size it down with a simple copy machine to make it fit wherever you want. This is NOT my first tattoo, therefore I am not an idiot and know it can be done. Then, after I had to insist to him that we could make it fit, he quoted me $150!!!!! All I want is a simple ankle bracelet design, in plain black around my ankle and you are telling me $150???? HAHAHAHAH, I think not! Crazy. Maybe another artist would be different and better, but because of this I have no desire to ever go back to this shop and will get my work done elsewhere! Read Less
Anna I.
1 May 2015
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Long story short, I went to Virtue for my first body piercing (navel) and had an awesome experience! I walked in around 7PM on a Friday with two friends. The shop was not too busy but the atmosphere w... Read More
Long story short, I went to Virtue for my first body piercing (navel) and had an awesome experience! I walked in around 7PM on a Friday with two friends. The shop was not too busy but the atmosphere was calm, not lethargic. The walls were covered with designs and quirky, clean decor that made the shop much more lively and not at all sketchy. Initially, no one was at the front but upon entry, Tim swiftly came to the front and greeted us. I explained what I wanted, picked out which jewelry I would use post-piercing and signed my consent form. While I was signing the form, Tim went to the back to place his tools and the jewelry I chose on an autoclave cassette. After I was finished, he took all three of us to the piercing room and explained how the autoclave worked and showed us exactly what tools would be sterilized. I very much appreciated this step. The cassette went into the autoclave for about six minutes while we waited in the lobby, reading over the aftercare instructions then provided by Tim, then proceeded to the piercing room. The piercing room was just the right size to be comforting. I loved the personality that showed throughout the place. Tim's certificates were displayed proudly, which is great! The procedure was done swiftly, with Tim explaining each item and its role before using each. I was very impressed that Tim did not need to use a clamp to pierce my navel. His years and years of experience shows in his work. Again, the procedure was done in just a few seconds. It was virtually painless for me as I was able to stay calm. This sounds crazy, but I would do it again!Overall, great experience. I only met Tim but he helped us out a lot and got us out of Virtue in a snap. He was also very adamant about us communicating should trouble arise. I felt welcomed and comfortable. If I ever need to get another piercing, I'm coming back. Read Less
Claudia V.
19 Jan 2015
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Horrible service. Nate was very uninterested...and was yawning every five minutes. As if that wasnt enough, it was my first tattoo and I was told that my boyfriend could not come back to sit with me. ... Read More
Horrible service. Nate was very uninterested...and was yawning every five minutes. As if that wasnt enough, it was my first tattoo and I was told that my boyfriend could not come back to sit with me. He told me my small ankle tattoo would be $150...WITHOUT COLOR. I ended up going to Imperial Tattoo and the service there was so much more friendly. Night and day. That same tattoo, they only charged $100 and that was WITH COLOR. You want great service and a great tattoo? Go to Imperial Tattoo, not Virtue.And lastly, they claimed to be open seven days a week from noon to ten....well than. They were closed before 8pm sunday. I know because that's when I dropped in. AND they never returned my call on Monday.  I left a message Sunday to schedule an appointment. They don't want the business I guess. Read Less
Ailene M.
3 Jun 2014
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I went here the week after my birthday. I got my first tattoo. I was super excited. The guy I had was very nice and I feel so bad that his name doesn't strike a bell in my mind. He told me about his A... Read More
I went here the week after my birthday. I got my first tattoo. I was super excited. The guy I had was very nice and I feel so bad that his name doesn't strike a bell in my mind. He told me about his Asian fiancé, because I'm Asian also. He got me through my first tattoo because I was super nervous. Luckily, my sister who has gotten tats before, was there with me but unfortunately, Nate (who was the guy who did her tattoo) got very irritated with her easily because she kept resizing her triangle. While my experience was pretty good, hers wasn't. I also got a belly piercing done by the owner, Tim. He was really sweet and was very patient because I am naturally a spazzy person when it comes to needles. Of course, he showed the whole process of sanitizing and etc. I would have gave it 4 stars but the customer service that my sister endured was terrible. She even told him after the tattoo to be more patient. 2 days later, I went to go pick up my necklace that I accidentally left there. Nate told me to wait 10 minutes so he can finish up the tattoo. Fine, okay. Whatever. But ten minutes became half an hour. I kept asking him, and he talked to me like I was a 5 year old. I just want my necklace and get going. I understand you are with a customer but don't tell me a certain time and then keep telling me to wait. I see the necklace right on the table, just laying there. It doesn't take that long to just grab it and give it to me. Read Less
David S.
21 Oct 2013
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This is a very nice shop. A lot of flash decorating the walls is awesome to look at. Don't take a picture of anything though. I guess they don't take too kindly to that. All I wanted was to post a pic... Read More
This is a very nice shop. A lot of flash decorating the walls is awesome to look at. Don't take a picture of anything though. I guess they don't take too kindly to that. All I wanted was to post a picture on Instagram. In retrospect I should've asked first.The artist who help me was pretty cool. The type of guy you'd expect to work at a place like this. He wasn't super friendly but at the same time wasn't rude. Again, kinda what you would expect. I don't remember the artist name, as I'm a bit introverted and terrible at making small talk and Introductions.The actual process of getting the tattoo wasn't terrible. Only painful, but in a good way. He really knew what he was doing. Made sure the stencil was lined up evenly. They didn't offer any lotion or cleaner to me before I left. Luckily I have some from the last tattoo I got in February. They didn't review proper cleaning procedures with me. All they have me was a piece of paper with instructions on it.Check out this shop, especially if you're a local. With me being from out of town, I felt a little unwelcome. Would I go there again if I ever find myself in Houston? Maybe. I doubt I'll be going back to Houston anytime. Read Less
Jessica77098
13 Jan 2012
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VERY DISSAPOINTED. I went to this place because it was close to work and had good reviews. I have a tragus piercing that I needed to get a new ear ring. The last one I had was not the normal type you ... Read More
VERY DISSAPOINTED. I went to this place because it was close to work and had good reviews. I have a tragus piercing that I needed to get a new ear ring. The last one I had was not the normal type you would get with this kind of piercing; it was just a hook on the back. So, I came here and discussed all this with them, looked at what they had and decided on an earring. They said they would put it in for me as I wouldn?t be able to do it myself, ok I thought. They went through the process of sterilizing the ear ring and I was very pleased with all that, seemed very clean. After that when he went to put the ear ring in it took longer and hurt more than it did when I originally got it pierced. After it was over I went up to pay and he said it would be $80? $80?!?! When I was looking at the ear rings he said it was $20, now I realize that price was just for the ear ring. I only paid $60 when I originally got it done. This is what they charge to do this piercing and I ALREADY have it pierced! I didn?t say much as I felt like this was partly my fault and decided I should have asked complete total prior so I went ahead and paid. Then, one week and 1 day later the piercing fell out. The whole purpose of getting this earring was that they said it would not move around or fall out easily if at ever. I went back to the shop the next day and told them what happened. He said they could put another one in. After my last lesson here I asked how much because they had charged me $80 before and it lasted a whole week and I wasn?t pleased considering how much it was and that it fell out a week later. He said he would have to charge me. I was very irritated and said no. I ended up going to a different place and they only charged me $18 and put it in for me! Note, this was not the place I originally got it done at either! I?m sure they do great tattoo work as all the reviews are very positive but I unfortunately can not recommend this place and feel like they do not stand behind their work. I?m ok with paying more for a good and clean job done but in this case it was not good. It was a total waste of $80 and to top it off the customer service following was horrible. Read Less
pooh5983
22 Dec 2011
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I got all 3 of my Tattoos there. They are very nice and willing to help you. Cant wait to go back and get one more some time next year.
reallyspoiled1
19 Jul 2011
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Virtue Tattoo is the best shop I have been to. I have been to the most notable tattoo shop in town and they cannot even compare to Virtue Tattoo. They are extremely clean, courteous, caring and just d... Read More
Virtue Tattoo is the best shop I have been to. I have been to the most notable tattoo shop in town and they cannot even compare to Virtue Tattoo. They are extremely clean, courteous, caring and just down right AWESOME at Virtue. Everyone in the shop is great. They make you feel welcome and not just another nameless person wanting work done. I have had 6 piercings done by Tim. The piercing room is extremely hygienic and there are no windows in the piercing room walls. The total privacy that gives helps to stay relaxed. Tim also cares about his customers well being more than the amount of money he will make. After my 6th piercing I was planning on my 7th and 8th when Tim told me that he would not do anymore piercings until all of the previous 6 had healed. About 1 more week until Tim will do my 2 new ones!! So far I have had 2 tattoos done by Lana. The tattoo that she drew and put on my foot is my favorite yet. I have 5 others that have been done around Texas and she is by far the best. Lana takes to extra time to make sure that you are positively relaxed and happy with the work done. I am already planning on my next one. Virtue Tattoo is THE place to go for Tattoos and Piercings!!! Read Less
malcast
1 May 2011
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i enjoy getting tattoos in a calm, clean and creative environment.... virtue is all that and more! lana is amazing, and quick, and fun to talk to! go see her and you will NOT be disappointed :) im ... Read More
i enjoy getting tattoos in a calm, clean and creative environment.... virtue is all that and more! lana is amazing, and quick, and fun to talk to! go see her and you will NOT be disappointed :) im absolutely in LOVE with my newest tattoo.... ill def be back for more! Read Less
paigecamus
28 Dec 2010
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I have had several tats done by Lana Gooding. I can NOT say enough about how awesome she is and how nice their shop is. She is super patient, sweet, takes the time to listen to your ideas and then tak... Read More
I have had several tats done by Lana Gooding. I can NOT say enough about how awesome she is and how nice their shop is. She is super patient, sweet, takes the time to listen to your ideas and then takes the time to make your dream tat real. She is fast, but very, very professional. I am a perfectionist - I've met my match with Lana. She wants you to be as in love with your ink as possible and will do whatever needs to be done to get you there. I am ecstatic about her work on me. I am super proud and wouldn't have my friends go ANYWHERE else. I have truly enjoyed getting to know Lana and look forward to getting more work done from her in the future. THANK YOU LANA! Read Less
sherry mehalick
21 Oct 2010
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Got my first tattoo in this extremely clean shop. My safety was not a concern as it is in a great location and the shop was very sterile, (in a good way)! I explained to Lana what I wanted and she did... Read More
Got my first tattoo in this extremely clean shop. My safety was not a concern as it is in a great location and the shop was very sterile, (in a good way)! I explained to Lana what I wanted and she did a fantastic job. When I am ready to get all nine feet of my scars covered, (Yes, I said 9 feet!), it will be Lana at Virtue Tattoo I will seek out to do my work! Thanks Lana. Read Less
aubrey skye
21 Oct 2010
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omg,i got a percing from virtue 2 weeks ago on sunday for my birthday i tottaly love it its very clean and the workers are very friendly, i will be going there to get somthing else soon!
bradley10
19 Oct 2010
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Thanks for an amazing tattoo. So glad you guys are back in Houston. Now I don't have to fly to Chicago for a decent tattoo! YES!!!!!
BROOKE2211
19 Oct 2010
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LET'S SEE I HAD THIS IMAGE IN MY MIND FOR OVER A YEAR AND DID NOT KNOW WHO TO TELL IT TO, TILL I WALKED INTO VIRTUE. I LET LANA KNOW WHAT I WANTED AND SHE BROUGHT HER FREAKIN ""A"" GAME. MY CHEST PIE... Read More
LET'S SEE I HAD THIS IMAGE IN MY MIND FOR OVER A YEAR AND DID NOT KNOW WHO TO TELL IT TO, TILL I WALKED INTO VIRTUE. I LET LANA KNOW WHAT I WANTED AND SHE BROUGHT HER FREAKIN ""A"" GAME. MY CHEST PIECE COULDNT HAVE BEEN MORE PERFECT. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE ASKING WHERE I GOT IT AND THEY ARE READY TO GET TATTED UP. Read Less
cynphull
18 Oct 2010
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Lana has done several tats on me and Tim has pierced me...Not only are they extraordinary at what they do, they are absolutely amazing people. There were never any awkward moments...and I didn't feel... Read More
Lana has done several tats on me and Tim has pierced me...Not only are they extraordinary at what they do, they are absolutely amazing people. There were never any awkward moments...and I didn't feel like I had to have a friend with me to talk to because as soon as you walk in the door all the employees are your friend. It's like your at home (only cleaner) hangin with friends you've known for years. The shop is a mix of O.R. cleanliness and museum worthy artwork. You can tell they put a lot of thought into everything all the way down to the lights. And what other tat shop have you been to where the the art is actually framed rather than in clustered together in a bunch of swingin poster frames? All this tells me, they love what they do. Lana is an exceptional artist-she can take a plain jane idea and turn it into something you would never have imagined! It's incredible. On the other hand, if you show her exactly what you want she'll do that too. no questions asked. And I know its difficult not to make things better when you're an artist. :-) I live in San Antonio so when I want some work done, I hop in my car, book one of the cheap hotels right down the street and go straight to the shop. Oh!!! and they even have filtered water for their patrons! How freakin cool AND eco-friendly is that?!!! All-in-all: I'll never go anywhere else, no matter where I live. Before I went to Virtue Tattoo I thought I was done with ink, but I've had to reconsider that one!! ;-p Read Less
barbarably
18 Oct 2010
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You guys totally rock! I will get all my tattoos at Virtue. Lana is the greatest!
jerome42
18 Oct 2010
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I have been all over the US getting tattoos from various artists. Virtue Tattoo is by far one of the best. You know as soon as you enter their door that this is a special shop. The people that work th... Read More
I have been all over the US getting tattoos from various artists. Virtue Tattoo is by far one of the best. You know as soon as you enter their door that this is a special shop. The people that work there are regular people. I enjoyed talking to them so much, I didn't want to leave. Thanks guys. I'll definitely be back. Read Less
aslm725
14 Oct 2010
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Virtue tattoo is a very professional and clean but friendly and comfortable environment to get a tattoo. There is not another shop in Houston that has as talented artist as Virtue. Lana is an exceptio... Read More
Virtue tattoo is a very professional and clean but friendly and comfortable environment to get a tattoo. There is not another shop in Houston that has as talented artist as Virtue. Lana is an exceptional artist. Read Less
idkid
13 Oct 2010
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because you can find it here at Virtue Tattoo! No place else in all of Houston can you find a more friendly and accommodating staff of amazing artists! I've been to a lot of different shops all over... Read More
because you can find it here at Virtue Tattoo! No place else in all of Houston can you find a more friendly and accommodating staff of amazing artists! I've been to a lot of different shops all over the country over the years and these guys have made the greatest impression upon me. They have years of experience and knowledge of the art that most shop staff can't even begin to compare to. If you are looking for an exceptional tattoo make the right decision in your life for once and have Virtue Tattoo hook you up! Read Less
Jennylee0007
13 Oct 2010
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Virtue Tattoo is a clean, experienced and professional tattoo shop. There is no other place within Houston city limits that you will find those shop qualities plus a team of friendly and highly talent... Read More
Virtue Tattoo is a clean, experienced and professional tattoo shop. There is no other place within Houston city limits that you will find those shop qualities plus a team of friendly and highly talented artists like you will at Virtue Tattoo. Personally I've had two pieces tattooed by Lana- both of which she took my non artistic brains’ tattoo ideas, drew 'em up and then tattooed 'em on me. Each time she totally exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a solid tattoo and a comfortable tattoo shop setting go to Virtue Tattoo. Read Less
doris12373
13 Oct 2010
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This is what a tattoo shop be! No goofy stuff just good solid tattoos. Virtue Tattoo is what houston has needed for a long time!
DennisRib
8 Oct 2010
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The place is super clean and the crew is way friendly and accomodating. I got my tattoo from Jay and I am definitely coming back for the rest of my ink! Jay is super nice, patient, and talented. Easy ... Read More
The place is super clean and the crew is way friendly and accomodating. I got my tattoo from Jay and I am definitely coming back for the rest of my ink! Jay is super nice, patient, and talented. Easy going atmosphere with high quality work. Can't wait to come back for more! This is definitely the tattoo shop you've been looking for! Read Less
holly2283
7 Oct 2010
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Right when I walk in I felt welcome. These people make you feel at home. They were friendly, and professional, everything was clean and sanitary. Lana did a great job on my tattoo, it turned out GREAT... Read More
Right when I walk in I felt welcome. These people make you feel at home. They were friendly, and professional, everything was clean and sanitary. Lana did a great job on my tattoo, it turned out GREAT exactly what i had in mind. Tim did a great job on my peircing, even tho i was SUPER nervous, he was able to put me at ease, and the pericing looks great!!!! Can't WAIT to come back in for my next peice of art! Read Less
OBANION
7 Oct 2010
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You will never find a cleaner or more organized tattoo place than this one. The people are very professional and well mannered. You would think you were in a doctors office as far as cleaness is con... Read More
You will never find a cleaner or more organized tattoo place than this one. The people are very professional and well mannered. You would think you were in a doctors office as far as cleaness is concerned you will never have any worries about any thing there. It is a great place. Please come and try it. Nothing is beyond their capabilities anything you might want drawn they can do. You will never be sorry you went there. Read Less
LUVDUB1
7 Oct 2010
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I received a tattoo from Lana, she was amazing, super friendly gal and an awesome tattoo artist. You will not be sad when you leave Virtue Tattoo.
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Virtue Tattoo

Meadows Place, Texas
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11611 West Airport Boulevard
Meadows Place Texas 77477
Virtue Tattoo is open 7 days a week Noon to 10pm. Virtue is just outside of Houston and the closest studio to Stafford, Sugar Land, and Missouri City. We are a classic Tattoo Studio, adhering to traditional values of giving our customers a clean, solid tattoo that is artistic, professional, and reliable. Our skilled tattoo artists have many years of experience and can handle any and all requests. We hold the highest standards of cleanliness and always use single service equipment for each customer. We treat our customers with respect and make every effort to insure a comfortable experience. Phone. 281-240-0632
Monday
12:00PM-22:00PM
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12:00PM-22:00PM
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12:00PM-22:00PM
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Tynetria H.
8 Jun 2019
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There is some sort of miscommunication between employees. We called ahead of time to price septum piercings and we were told $40. We drove from North Houston all the way to Sugarland and once we got t... Read More
There is some sort of miscommunication between employees. We called ahead of time to price septum piercings and we were told $40. We drove from North Houston all the way to Sugarland and once we got there, we were told that the price was $65. For the confusion, no accommodations were made and in addition the manager was very rude. Read Less
Samantha S.
19 May 2019
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I got my nipple pierced earlier last week either Tim, I've had my nipple pierced several times and either they been infected or not pierced correctly. (Too far in or too far out of the skin) and al pl... Read More
I got my nipple pierced earlier last week either Tim, I've had my nipple pierced several times and either they been infected or not pierced correctly. (Too far in or too far out of the skin) and al places were certified etc. trust me I would know how hard it is to find a legit pierced and Tim is a bad ass!!! He doesn't even use a clamp and my piercing came out perfect! No problems with it, don't see how there could be. I'm extremely happy with the results and will go back to get any other piercings done by him from now on. Another thing I want to add is that all the gentleman that work here are super nice and make you feel comfortable and invited in. They answer the phone quickly too so that also made me feel at ease. Most tattoo places have a bad rep of not following up or answering their phones. They answered no later than by the third ring all three times I called. (I had some questions haha) All in all, you won't be disappointed Tim is amazing!!! Read Less
Hannah N.
28 Mar 2019
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I've had piercings done before but this experience was premium!  Everything was sterile and he explained the process. Quick and easy!  The studio is tucked away in a strip with some pretty great talen... Read More
I've had piercings done before but this experience was premium!  Everything was sterile and he explained the process. Quick and easy!  The studio is tucked away in a strip with some pretty great talent. Everyone at the studio  is incredibly friendly and talented.  Your next piercing needs to be from them!  Thank y'all for such a great experience! Read Less
Karolina D.
17 Mar 2019
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My friend has gotten two tattoos done here. The first one was done by jimmy and he did a great job. This one unfortunately was done by someone else and the lines are squiggly and she's super unhappy w... Read More
My friend has gotten two tattoos done here. The first one was done by jimmy and he did a great job. This one unfortunately was done by someone else and the lines are squiggly and she's super unhappy with her tattoo. She's so embarrassed and doesn't want to post about her experience but I think it's important considering she came here because of the good reviews. Read Less
Najia K.
12 Aug 2018
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My sister got her tragus pierce here! The owner was super nice and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions (even stupid ones) very professionally and candidly. The facility is super clean and ... Read More
My sister got her tragus pierce here! The owner was super nice and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions (even stupid ones) very professionally and candidly. The facility is super clean and their sterilization process is very satisfying. We would definitely recommend and go back here! Read Less
Pricila J.
12 Aug 2018
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Called for help and the guy who answered was extremely rude. Didn't give me time to speak and said he would hang up, definitely not giving this place my money.
Cherie W.
30 Jul 2018
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It was a ice place but a bit pricey. But I guess you get what you pay for! Jimmy does nice work and Tim's a sweet guy, if that even matters. LOL
Miriam Usmani
30 Jun 2018
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I've never once had a bad experience in my 4 years of coming here. Amazing shop and really friendly and knowledgeable staff! Their tattoo artists are very talented and all of my piercings have been do... Read More
I've never once had a bad experience in my 4 years of coming here. Amazing shop and really friendly and knowledgeable staff! Their tattoo artists are very talented and all of my piercings have been done here. Read Less
Teiwoh Kandeh
26 Jun 2018
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I had a remarkable experience at Virtue Tattoo. I got my tragus pierced by Tim and he was very knowledgeable and professional and made me feel at ease. They have beautiful jewelry options and all of t... Read More
I had a remarkable experience at Virtue Tattoo. I got my tragus pierced by Tim and he was very knowledgeable and professional and made me feel at ease. They have beautiful jewelry options and all of the utensils used were sterilized in front of me. The piercing was quick and almost painless and I would highly recommend them for all piercing needs. Read Less
warisha chisty
17 May 2018
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The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim!... Read More
The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim! He explained to us the whole process and gave us the paper work to fill it. We looked at the beautiful collection of jewelry he had with amazing prices! The quality is worth the money. He showed us how everything is sanitized which most places would not do. I got a daith piercing and it was painless!! The process was quick and easy!! I would rate 10/10 best experience I've had for a piercing. I later went and got my old cheap jewelry from another shop replaced. My piercings are healing painlessly. Tim is the best!! I recommend the shop to everyone! Read Less
Emily Garza
17 May 2018
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The piercer, Tim Gooding, did a phenomenal job. He made me extremely comfortable as I went in to get a botched navel piercing from another Sugar Land shop redone. Tim really cares about keeping a good... Read More
The piercer, Tim Gooding, did a phenomenal job. He made me extremely comfortable as I went in to get a botched navel piercing from another Sugar Land shop redone. Tim really cares about keeping a good, high quality jewelry collection that people can trust, even if they have sensitive skin! Tim is meticulous, funny, and makes sure that all of his guests leave satisfied! He pierces with confidence, precision, and expertise that not everyone has. 10 out of 10 would recommend!!! Thank you so much for saving my navel piercing Tim! You da bomb. Read Less
Warisha C.
16 May 2018
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The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim!... Read More
The best piercing/ tattoo shop I've been to in Houston! The environment is friendly yet creative with the different tattoos on the wall. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly face, Tim! He explained to us the whole process and gave us the paper work to fill it. We looked at the beautiful collection of jewelry he had with amazing prices! The quality is worth the money. He showed us how everything is sanitized which most places would not do. I got a daith piercing and it was painless!! The process was quick and easy!! I would rate 10/10 best experience I've had for a piercing. I later went and got my old cheap jewelry from another shop replaced. My piercings are healing painlessly. Tim is the best!! I recommend the shop to everyone! Read Less
Jessica Miller
11 May 2018
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I had a great experience! I found Virtue Tattoo on Instagram when I was trying to find piercing studios in Houston with more/fancier earring choices. I went in without an appointment and was promptly ... Read More
I had a great experience! I found Virtue Tattoo on Instagram when I was trying to find piercing studios in Houston with more/fancier earring choices. I went in without an appointment and was promptly assisted by Tim who was very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable . I found exactly what I wanted and he changed out my cartilage earring for me. I plan to come back here for all of my future ear piercings. They also can custom order pieces for you if they don't have exactly what you're looking for. Great experience, clean environment, friendly staff! Can't wait to go back! Read Less
Brandi T.
3 May 2018
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Spontaneously got my tragus peirced today. I did a lot of research for months about where to go and what I wanted, just in case. So walking in after work today was an easy decision. Tim is the guy for... Read More
Spontaneously got my tragus peirced today. I did a lot of research for months about where to go and what I wanted, just in case. So walking in after work today was an easy decision. Tim is the guy for anyone who is looking to get a peircing. He was super nice and extremely professional. Once I picked out what I wanted to get he took me in the room to show me how everything would be sterilized.Once everything was sterilized (which took about 5 mins) I went back into the room and the entire procedure was actually pretty quick. He marked the spot where the earring would be and the pain was actually minimal compared to what I thought it would be. I'm already considering my next piece. Read Less
latoya hall
2 May 2018
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Very professional, clean, easy to find. Tim took the time to explain everything with getting a piercing down to the actual step on get a piercing to the care and pricing. Piercing was so quick didn't ... Read More
Very professional, clean, easy to find. Tim took the time to explain everything with getting a piercing down to the actual step on get a piercing to the care and pricing. Piercing was so quick didn't have time to react. Lol 😊😊😊 Read Less
Karen Davis
1 May 2018
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Tattto artist wants to do something I am not sure of. At this point I just want my deposit back. They have never called me in reference to a tattoo that I have a picture of. This is crazy. The owne... Read More
Tattto artist wants to do something I am not sure of. At this point I just want my deposit back. They have never called me in reference to a tattoo that I have a picture of. This is crazy. The owner was great. He gave me my money back. I had my nose pierced. Awesome experience. Read Less
Cheyenne Stott
22 Apr 2018
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Just got my first piercing done here and I have absolutely no complaints. If you're going to get a piercing, I highly recommend Virtue. Tim was very kind, patient, and you could definitely tell he enj... Read More
Just got my first piercing done here and I have absolutely no complaints. If you're going to get a piercing, I highly recommend Virtue. Tim was very kind, patient, and you could definitely tell he enjoys his job! The whole experience was super fun. Minimal pain and we laughed the whole time! The shop is very clean and welcoming. He even walked us through the sterilization process and let me watch him put the jewelry in the autoclave. I'll definitely ask Tim to do any future modifications! Read Less
Tamara L.
23 Mar 2018
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This is my go to place for piercings! They have a nice selection of gold and silver. Tim is the one that does the piercings, and he's very professional. Virtue is a very clean and they are clear with ... Read More
This is my go to place for piercings! They have a nice selection of gold and silver. Tim is the one that does the piercings, and he's very professional. Virtue is a very clean and they are clear with every step of the process. Also, my husband has gotten most of his tattoos done here by Nate and Dwight and he's super happy! Read Less
Vanessa Soliz
22 Mar 2018
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I have never had a bad experience coming here. I have gotten piercings here and I love how they walk you through the sterilization process (I have not seen in any other tattoo parlor) on top of that t... Read More
I have never had a bad experience coming here. I have gotten piercings here and I love how they walk you through the sterilization process (I have not seen in any other tattoo parlor) on top of that they accept debit cards which is pretty awesome! I just wished they did close a little later but dope shop! Read Less
Randi P.
7 Feb 2018
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Me and my bestie got our best fried tattoos from Nate. Bestie got a piercing. We got shirts. Had dope convos. All in all great experience. Definitely goin to come back!!
Alexandra S.
17 Nov 2017
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I have driven by this shop forever, and read the great reviews. I was a walk in today. I just wanted a simple tiny tattoo. I showed Nate several ideas i had, and we agreed on a price and ascetic for m... Read More
I have driven by this shop forever, and read the great reviews. I was a walk in today. I just wanted a simple tiny tattoo. I showed Nate several ideas i had, and we agreed on a price and ascetic for my tiny unicorn. I liked how he took the photo I had, and made it "his own" it's so cute and tiny!This place is very clean. Very fair priced (I have been to several Tattoo places one other in Houston and a few over the country - and this is very very fair pricing I will say! Tim is super friendly and the rest of the staff I saw seemed serious but really into their craft. So it's good to see they take their job seriously - esp when dealing with my skin.I'd go back and do recommend! Read Less
Sheri R.
24 Aug 2017
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This was unlike any other tattoo experience I have had. I have multiple tattoos, and have never been denied my friend to be with me. He mentioned "would you let someone in the OR?"    Please do not co... Read More
This was unlike any other tattoo experience I have had. I have multiple tattoos, and have never been denied my friend to be with me. He mentioned "would you let someone in the OR?"    Please do not compare this to surgery.  (I am an OR nurse).  Not to mention the fact, he would not give me the color I wanted. I understand that black is the best color for an outline, but that is not what I wanted. He refused to do any other color, when I said I did not want to do it, he charge me $60 cancellation fee. No sterile packages were opened.    Only 5ml of ink In the small containers.  He made $15 less than he charged me for the actual tattoo.   Guess I paid him for the cigarette break he is currently taking.  Enjoy your smokes NathanI'll be headed back to Dallas to enjoy a real tattoo experience Read Less
Dave I.
8 Aug 2017
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I had my nips pierced in San Francisco 2 years ago and they just never healed right so I took them out 8 months ago. Today, I went to Tim to get re-pierced. The staff here are just friendly and welcom... Read More
I had my nips pierced in San Francisco 2 years ago and they just never healed right so I took them out 8 months ago. Today, I went to Tim to get re-pierced. The staff here are just friendly and welcoming and I felt at ease especially cause I was pretty nervous about the scar tissue from my old piercings. So Tim first evaluated where I was previously pierced and he took me to the back to get started. He used the auto-clave to sterilize everything and talked me through EVERYTHING he was doing. He even asked me what jewelry I preferred (barbell vs ring). When it came to be pierced, it went really well! I highly recommend coming here if you want a piercing done right! FYI: there's Steven Universe figurines hiding throughout the shop, so you know it's Crystal Gem approved! Read Less
Marie Jeanne
11 Jul 2017
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I got my first tattoo by Nate yesterday. The place was super clean and Nate answered all my questions. I was very nervous and although my tattoo was small, the conversation I had during it made me fee... Read More
I got my first tattoo by Nate yesterday. The place was super clean and Nate answered all my questions. I was very nervous and although my tattoo was small, the conversation I had during it made me feel comfortable. It was a great first experience and everyone has complimented my tattoo. Read Less
Laura R.
6 Jul 2017
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Tim was so patient and awesome with me. I had some anxiety getting a cartilage piercing, but he put my mind at ease, showing me how the equipment was sterilized and answering all my aftercare question... Read More
Tim was so patient and awesome with me. I had some anxiety getting a cartilage piercing, but he put my mind at ease, showing me how the equipment was sterilized and answering all my aftercare questions. He made it a much better experience than I expected, and I will definitely come back to add another tattoo and/or piercing to my collection. 5* joint. Read Less
_calm _winds
2 Jul 2017
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Chill environment. Nice staff. Just got my 3rd tattoo done from here.
Benna Decima
12 Jun 2017
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As others have said, great atmosphere. -Bemba Decima
Dori Donnell
11 Jun 2017
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I had my nose pierced by Tim for my birthday years ago.. it was handled professionally and everything was very clean. He immediately made me feel at ease and talked to me through the procedure. He has... Read More
I had my nose pierced by Tim for my birthday years ago.. it was handled professionally and everything was very clean. He immediately made me feel at ease and talked to me through the procedure. He has a great steady hand and a good eye for placement. A year later my stud actually lost its stone and I had no problem with trying to explain what happened - they replaced it - I did have to pay the extra because they had just gotten in opals ( birthstone) and I would not have expected any less. (Like $10 difference)Read Less
Rhonda Bowen
5 Jun 2017
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I would've liked them more if my husband could've sat with me while getting my tattoo.
Gina White Melody Kool
4 Jun 2017
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These artists are awesome and so willing to give you a great experience! This was my second one I have gotten here!
Scott Pepin
31 May 2017
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I got a tattoo done by Neil. It was very detailed with alot of visible lines that had to be nice and straight. Looks fantastic!
Rebecca Peery
24 Apr 2017
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Fantastic group here. Matt does great work. This is my 2nd by him and I will be back again!
Halie Harrelson
1 Apr 2017
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Had tim replace my existing foward helix jewlery with a opal piece. Tim was very professional, nice, and the piercing room was very clean. Definitely will be coming back for anything in the future.
Destiny McCarter
26 Mar 2017
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Really enjoyed the experience, the guys were super nice and I was in and out in no time. For my first tattoo I have to say I was and still am really pleased and will be going back.
Tom H.
26 Mar 2017
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Came here with the wife on a recommendation from a friend. Talked to Neil who did both. Fair price nice guy and really knows what he is doing! Very pleased! Clean shop very professional and laid back ... Read More
Came here with the wife on a recommendation from a friend. Talked to Neil who did both. Fair price nice guy and really knows what he is doing! Very pleased! Clean shop very professional and laid back vibe. Will definitely be back!! Read Less
Laura Ramirez-Bobby
18 Mar 2017
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Matt did a great job on both mine and my husbands tattoos. We'll definitely be back for more! My husband already scheduled another appointment.
Angie Blessed
14 Mar 2017
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Friendly and very clean place! Nate did an awesome job! Highly recommend Virtue Tattoo! I will be back for more!
Caitlyn B.
24 Feb 2017
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Virtue Tattoo is a hidden gem. Their shop is very clean, and their professional and crazy nice employees will guide you through the entire process-- no matter how experienced or inexperienced of a tat... Read More
Virtue Tattoo is a hidden gem. Their shop is very clean, and their professional and crazy nice employees will guide you through the entire process-- no matter how experienced or inexperienced of a tattoo-ie you are-- they make the entire process fun and comfortable, and I was delighted with how well my tattoo came out and will definitely be back to finish off my sleeve! Read Less
Em Forman-Cummings
11 Jan 2017
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Ok, so I went to Virtue Tattoo in 2011 (yeah, just now reviewing!) I'm thinking it was Tim that helped me from the start, pierced my tongue & navel.. What an awesome job, both visits! The entire plac... Read More
Ok, so I went to Virtue Tattoo in 2011 (yeah, just now reviewing!) I'm thinking it was Tim that helped me from the start, pierced my tongue & navel.. What an awesome job, both visits! The entire place is so clean & I was made to feel welcome & was informed about the entire procedure each time, didn't hurt a bit.. which really surprised me after I'd read some horror stories about tongue piercings.. I now live back in the UK, but as soon as I'm able to visit Houston again, I'm coming right back to you guys! ✌ Read Less
Shannon Mulligan
3 Jan 2017
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I found Virtue Tattoo thanks to google, and could not agree more with the great reviews. I wanted to add 4 piercings to my ears, and Tim did a fantastic job. He talked me through the process and each ... Read More
I found Virtue Tattoo thanks to google, and could not agree more with the great reviews. I wanted to add 4 piercings to my ears, and Tim did a fantastic job. He talked me through the process and each piercing, and made me feel super comfortable, including easing the nerves one of my friends had built up. He did exactly what I came in hoping for. The place was clean and everyone I interacted with was professional. Overall great experience. Read Less
Mary A.
20 Dec 2016
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A couple days ago, I went in to get my tragus pierced I selected my jewelry and was told that my total with the jewelry was $95. I didn't question it and figured the piercing cost around $50 and my je... Read More
A couple days ago, I went in to get my tragus pierced I selected my jewelry and was told that my total with the jewelry was $95. I didn't question it and figured the piercing cost around $50 and my jewelry (stainless steel Swarovski crystal) was another $45. Not bad in my mind (honestly not sure how much that piece of jewelry should cost me). I noticed that placement of my piercing was incorrect as I could still see the mark that was made to show me the placement of the piercing. I went in to get the piercing removed as I was not happy. No apologies. Tim made some lame excuse about the jewelry being large and that's why the piercing needed to be pushed out a little. Not cool. He told me he would take it out but it would cost me $30 to pierce it again. While he removed the jewelry I inquired about the price of the jewelry. He said it was $75 for the jewelry, which made the piercing cost $20. So why would it cost me $30 to re-pierce? I didn't put two and two together while at the shop. Oh well. For those that want to try this place, please get a quote on the piercing with the standard jewelry first, and then if you wish to purchase a different jewelry, then ask about the prices of the jewelry separately. Read Less
Michele J.
5 Nov 2016
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Was such an incredible experience, Tim was calm and patient when he explained everything. He shows you how he cleans all your tools while he cleans them. Such a clean place as well! Nose piercing was ... Read More
Was such an incredible experience, Tim was calm and patient when he explained everything. He shows you how he cleans all your tools while he cleans them. Such a clean place as well! Nose piercing was quick and almost painless. Incredible incredible experience, highly recommend!! Read Less
Keyla M.
22 Sep 2016
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Tim did an awesome job on my septum piercing. He goes over the sterilization process and makes you feel very comfortable. Was in and out of the shop in about a half an hour. Definitely will be back!
Stephen G.
12 Sep 2016
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So Matt Bergdorf is about the coolest tattoo artist I have met yet. Sent a friend in and she gave him rave reviews, so I went in as well with a design I had wanted to get for a long time. Ended up loo... Read More
So Matt Bergdorf is about the coolest tattoo artist I have met yet. Sent a friend in and she gave him rave reviews, so I went in as well with a design I had wanted to get for a long time. Ended up looking amazing!!! He told me we could take as many breaks as I needed (although I only took 1). I am an artist and I can tell you, this guy has stupid steady hands and is a fantastic artist.Not to mention you can literally eat off the floors there. I see there are a couple of bad reviews on this board but the all call out one particular dude. GO SEE MATT. You will not be disappointed at all!Wish I knew how to post a pic of my new piece on this!! LOL. Read Less
Paul P.
9 Aug 2016
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DO NOT GET A TATTOO HERE!! I went in for a consultation with "Neil" showed him the exact art work I wanted and gave him an example of the work.  I gave him a deposit and set an appointment to return. ... Read More
DO NOT GET A TATTOO HERE!! I went in for a consultation with "Neil" showed him the exact art work I wanted and gave him an example of the work.  I gave him a deposit and set an appointment to return.  Upon my arrival for my appointment he was not ready for me and was still working on my art (He had two days to work on my piece and was just trying to throw something together before I got there).  After waiting 20 minutes he came over and showed it to me and it wasn't even close to what I requested that he said he could complete. VERY POOR WORK!! I said no problem just refund my deposit since you cannot complete the work you claimed you could preform.  To which "Neil" said he was not going to refund my money as he had invested his time in the project. Horribly unprofessional establishment.  DO NOT GET A TATTOO HERE!! Read Less
Kristine T.
8 Aug 2016
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I got a piercing and replacement jewelry for 5 other piercings. Everything was explained and they put all tools and jewelry in autoclave in front of me, which is cool, cause you never know if they act... Read More
I got a piercing and replacement jewelry for 5 other piercings. Everything was explained and they put all tools and jewelry in autoclave in front of me, which is cool, cause you never know if they actually did it at other places. It was quick, relatively painless and the shop was immaculate. I'd recommend them to anyone. Read Less
Angela Cottingham Tademy
22 Jul 2016
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My daughter and I went today to get matching tattoos that she designed. It was such a great experience. The place is clean and well kept, and our tattoo artist (Matt) did a fantastic job of drawing ou... Read More
My daughter and I went today to get matching tattoos that she designed. It was such a great experience. The place is clean and well kept, and our tattoo artist (Matt) did a fantastic job of drawing out our design. We love our new tattoos, Matt. Plus, they don't mess around! If you are a minor and think you're gonna go in and get a piercing or tattoo without a parent pesent, forget it! We witnessed them turn a couple of teens around because they didn't have a parent or guardian with them. Great work ethic. :) Will definitely be back. Thank you for being so professional and just all-around awesome. Read Less
Carolyn D.
17 Jul 2016
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I came in one day asking about a certain tattoo I wanted (i had two planned and this was one of them). Nate helped me out with my questions and gave an estimate of $60 for a small piece on my ankle. H... Read More
I came in one day asking about a certain tattoo I wanted (i had two planned and this was one of them). Nate helped me out with my questions and gave an estimate of $60 for a small piece on my ankle. He answered any questions I had about pricing of tattoos and piercings there and was overall really sweet. I came in just recently wanting to get the other tattoo done. This one was just small wording that i wanted on my him. A different guy, not Nate, told me it'd be about $80. I had my first tatt done for $80 and it was a much more complicated piece, so I told him it didn't seem like a fair pricing. He then rudely told me to just go somewhere else then and I did. My first tattoo was done at Houston Ink Society in Montrose and that was an amazing experience. They were closed that day though, so I stopped by 713 Tattoo Parlor instead and they did the exact same tattoo for only $60 and were 100 times friendlier.Overall, Virtue may have great reviews, but they are overpriced and not worth it. There are better places in my opinion. 2 stars because Nate was a sweetheart unlike his co-worker. Read Less
Marianne A.
5 Mar 2016
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Nate is seriously one of the most professional and amazing tattoo artists I've ever worked with. He helped me with the many questions I had for my tattoo and I felt very confident with his help on how... Read More
Nate is seriously one of the most professional and amazing tattoo artists I've ever worked with. He helped me with the many questions I had for my tattoo and I felt very confident with his help on how it was going to turn out. The tattoo process itself went very smoothly. I got done a simple phrase, "And though she be but little she is fierce" right under my left collar bone. Nate was very good with his pace and with his inking pressure. I was never uncomfortable. He answered all of my questions (I'm naturally a curious person so I talk a bit) with ease and friendliness. I am very proud to say I have finally found a place where I feel comfortable coming back to (besides this one, I have two other tattoos). I'm extremely happy with Virtue Tattoo and will definitely be a returning customer! Also, come see Tim for piercings! He's very knowledgeable and friendly! Read Less
Gianna O.
12 Jan 2016
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Getting a piercing can be a big decision for some and just an ordinary thing for others. No matter how many piercings you have, be it two to twenty and wherever they may be, there are some very import... Read More
Getting a piercing can be a big decision for some and just an ordinary thing for others. No matter how many piercings you have, be it two to twenty and wherever they may be, there are some very important aspects to consider before getting stuck. Cleanliness is the most important, highest requirement. Sterility in tools, work space, the staff member who is handling the piercing and the jewel you choose for your piercing are all the main priorities. Who wants an infection? No one.Another aspect is being welcomed in a friendly manner. Some may be nervous while others are not. Some may know what they want while others are indecisive. In any case, this is a type of venue that must have good customer skills.At Virtue Tattoo, Tim was very friendly in welcoming us and helpful in explaining what would be done and showing the available jewels for piercings. He then gave a "tour" of the private room where the piercing would take place. He also showed us how the tools were sterilized and let us see him placing them into the autoclave. It was during the wait time for sterilization that the jewelry types were shown and chosen, proper care was explained and a complete list of after-care do's and don'ts was read and signed once all was understood. It is important to note that you should pick jewelry that you will be happy with. Piercings, of course, take time to heal and you will be wearing these for the whole healing process. Depending on the healing time you may be wearing this jewelry for up to 9 months. You want to pick a jewelry you truly find beautiful and will not tire of.Tim's piercing manner was relaxed and easy-going and he took his work seriously. The procedure was quick and not so terribly painful (it was much like a stronger feel of a shot at the doctor's office). The result was excellent and carefully following of the after-care steps have made the healing problem free.I can only speak for the piercings at Virtue Tattoo and of that I can say the whole experience was very good from beginning to end. I do recommend it for anyone considering a piercing(s). Read Less
Jeremiah M.
30 Aug 2015
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My wife and I decided to get matching feather tattoos. We arrived an hour before closing and Matt stayed until he finished us both. The staff was very courteous and professional. The place is in a str... Read More
My wife and I decided to get matching feather tattoos. We arrived an hour before closing and Matt stayed until he finished us both. The staff was very courteous and professional. The place is in a strip center on West Airport just down from the Denny's near 59. When we showed the artist, Matt, our desired drawing, he printed it out and was able to reproduce it better than the original. For mine, he added some script that turned out beautiful. We will definitely be back here again. The price seemed average for a tattoo, but the work was great! Read Less
Dani A.
15 Aug 2015
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Nate fixed my husbands tattoo. My husband originally got a tattoo across his chest on a drunken night by a friend. I thought it was horrible and unfixable, but Nate, not only fixed it, but he complete... Read More
Nate fixed my husbands tattoo. My husband originally got a tattoo across his chest on a drunken night by a friend. I thought it was horrible and unfixable, but Nate, not only fixed it, but he completely transformed it into a really awesome piece. He's shading is awesome! So awesome in fact, that I'm going there this week to get mine done by Nate as well! As far as the shop goes, it's really nice and clean. Great atmosphere! Read Less
Becca S.
26 Jun 2015
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It seems this place is a hit or miss depending on which "artist" happens to be there. Well, even if that is the case, Virtue Tattoo, you need to realize that certain people you have at your shop are t... Read More
It seems this place is a hit or miss depending on which "artist" happens to be there. Well, even if that is the case, Virtue Tattoo, you need to realize that certain people you have at your shop are turning customers off big time!I too, had a bad experience with Nate, just yesterday. Went in to explain my idea and get a quote. His attitude is very disinterested, like he could care less. I explained to him my idea and he tried to tell me it wouldn't fit! Um, HELLO?! Isn't that what sizing is for???? You can take ANY design and size it down with a simple copy machine to make it fit wherever you want. This is NOT my first tattoo, therefore I am not an idiot and know it can be done. Then, after I had to insist to him that we could make it fit, he quoted me $150!!!!! All I want is a simple ankle bracelet design, in plain black around my ankle and you are telling me $150???? HAHAHAHAH, I think not! Crazy. Maybe another artist would be different and better, but because of this I have no desire to ever go back to this shop and will get my work done elsewhere! Read Less
Anna I.
1 May 2015
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Long story short, I went to Virtue for my first body piercing (navel) and had an awesome experience! I walked in around 7PM on a Friday with two friends. The shop was not too busy but the atmosphere w... Read More
Long story short, I went to Virtue for my first body piercing (navel) and had an awesome experience! I walked in around 7PM on a Friday with two friends. The shop was not too busy but the atmosphere was calm, not lethargic. The walls were covered with designs and quirky, clean decor that made the shop much more lively and not at all sketchy. Initially, no one was at the front but upon entry, Tim swiftly came to the front and greeted us. I explained what I wanted, picked out which jewelry I would use post-piercing and signed my consent form. While I was signing the form, Tim went to the back to place his tools and the jewelry I chose on an autoclave cassette. After I was finished, he took all three of us to the piercing room and explained how the autoclave worked and showed us exactly what tools would be sterilized. I very much appreciated this step. The cassette went into the autoclave for about six minutes while we waited in the lobby, reading over the aftercare instructions then provided by Tim, then proceeded to the piercing room. The piercing room was just the right size to be comforting. I loved the personality that showed throughout the place. Tim's certificates were displayed proudly, which is great! The procedure was done swiftly, with Tim explaining each item and its role before using each. I was very impressed that Tim did not need to use a clamp to pierce my navel. His years and years of experience shows in his work. Again, the procedure was done in just a few seconds. It was virtually painless for me as I was able to stay calm. This sounds crazy, but I would do it again!Overall, great experience. I only met Tim but he helped us out a lot and got us out of Virtue in a snap. He was also very adamant about us communicating should trouble arise. I felt welcomed and comfortable. If I ever need to get another piercing, I'm coming back. Read Less
Claudia V.
19 Jan 2015
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Horrible service. Nate was very uninterested...and was yawning every five minutes. As if that wasnt enough, it was my first tattoo and I was told that my boyfriend could not come back to sit with me. ... Read More
Horrible service. Nate was very uninterested...and was yawning every five minutes. As if that wasnt enough, it was my first tattoo and I was told that my boyfriend could not come back to sit with me. He told me my small ankle tattoo would be $150...WITHOUT COLOR. I ended up going to Imperial Tattoo and the service there was so much more friendly. Night and day. That same tattoo, they only charged $100 and that was WITH COLOR. You want great service and a great tattoo? Go to Imperial Tattoo, not Virtue.And lastly, they claimed to be open seven days a week from noon to ten....well than. They were closed before 8pm sunday. I know because that's when I dropped in. AND they never returned my call on Monday.  I left a message Sunday to schedule an appointment. They don't want the business I guess. Read Less
Ailene M.
3 Jun 2014
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I went here the week after my birthday. I got my first tattoo. I was super excited. The guy I had was very nice and I feel so bad that his name doesn't strike a bell in my mind. He told me about his A... Read More
I went here the week after my birthday. I got my first tattoo. I was super excited. The guy I had was very nice and I feel so bad that his name doesn't strike a bell in my mind. He told me about his Asian fiancé, because I'm Asian also. He got me through my first tattoo because I was super nervous. Luckily, my sister who has gotten tats before, was there with me but unfortunately, Nate (who was the guy who did her tattoo) got very irritated with her easily because she kept resizing her triangle. While my experience was pretty good, hers wasn't. I also got a belly piercing done by the owner, Tim. He was really sweet and was very patient because I am naturally a spazzy person when it comes to needles. Of course, he showed the whole process of sanitizing and etc. I would have gave it 4 stars but the customer service that my sister endured was terrible. She even told him after the tattoo to be more patient. 2 days later, I went to go pick up my necklace that I accidentally left there. Nate told me to wait 10 minutes so he can finish up the tattoo. Fine, okay. Whatever. But ten minutes became half an hour. I kept asking him, and he talked to me like I was a 5 year old. I just want my necklace and get going. I understand you are with a customer but don't tell me a certain time and then keep telling me to wait. I see the necklace right on the table, just laying there. It doesn't take that long to just grab it and give it to me. Read Less
David S.
21 Oct 2013
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This is a very nice shop. A lot of flash decorating the walls is awesome to look at. Don't take a picture of anything though. I guess they don't take too kindly to that. All I wanted was to post a pic... Read More
This is a very nice shop. A lot of flash decorating the walls is awesome to look at. Don't take a picture of anything though. I guess they don't take too kindly to that. All I wanted was to post a picture on Instagram. In retrospect I should've asked first.The artist who help me was pretty cool. The type of guy you'd expect to work at a place like this. He wasn't super friendly but at the same time wasn't rude. Again, kinda what you would expect. I don't remember the artist name, as I'm a bit introverted and terrible at making small talk and Introductions.The actual process of getting the tattoo wasn't terrible. Only painful, but in a good way. He really knew what he was doing. Made sure the stencil was lined up evenly. They didn't offer any lotion or cleaner to me before I left. Luckily I have some from the last tattoo I got in February. They didn't review proper cleaning procedures with me. All they have me was a piece of paper with instructions on it.Check out this shop, especially if you're a local. With me being from out of town, I felt a little unwelcome. Would I go there again if I ever find myself in Houston? Maybe. I doubt I'll be going back to Houston anytime. Read Less
Jessica77098
13 Jan 2012
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VERY DISSAPOINTED. I went to this place because it was close to work and had good reviews. I have a tragus piercing that I needed to get a new ear ring. The last one I had was not the normal type you ... Read More
VERY DISSAPOINTED. I went to this place because it was close to work and had good reviews. I have a tragus piercing that I needed to get a new ear ring. The last one I had was not the normal type you would get with this kind of piercing; it was just a hook on the back. So, I came here and discussed all this with them, looked at what they had and decided on an earring. They said they would put it in for me as I wouldn?t be able to do it myself, ok I thought. They went through the process of sterilizing the ear ring and I was very pleased with all that, seemed very clean. After that when he went to put the ear ring in it took longer and hurt more than it did when I originally got it pierced. After it was over I went up to pay and he said it would be $80? $80?!?! When I was looking at the ear rings he said it was $20, now I realize that price was just for the ear ring. I only paid $60 when I originally got it done. This is what they charge to do this piercing and I ALREADY have it pierced! I didn?t say much as I felt like this was partly my fault and decided I should have asked complete total prior so I went ahead and paid. Then, one week and 1 day later the piercing fell out. The whole purpose of getting this earring was that they said it would not move around or fall out easily if at ever. I went back to the shop the next day and told them what happened. He said they could put another one in. After my last lesson here I asked how much because they had charged me $80 before and it lasted a whole week and I wasn?t pleased considering how much it was and that it fell out a week later. He said he would have to charge me. I was very irritated and said no. I ended up going to a different place and they only charged me $18 and put it in for me! Note, this was not the place I originally got it done at either! I?m sure they do great tattoo work as all the reviews are very positive but I unfortunately can not recommend this place and feel like they do not stand behind their work. I?m ok with paying more for a good and clean job done but in this case it was not good. It was a total waste of $80 and to top it off the customer service following was horrible. Read Less
pooh5983
22 Dec 2011
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I got all 3 of my Tattoos there. They are very nice and willing to help you. Cant wait to go back and get one more some time next year.
reallyspoiled1
19 Jul 2011
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Virtue Tattoo is the best shop I have been to. I have been to the most notable tattoo shop in town and they cannot even compare to Virtue Tattoo. They are extremely clean, courteous, caring and just d... Read More
Virtue Tattoo is the best shop I have been to. I have been to the most notable tattoo shop in town and they cannot even compare to Virtue Tattoo. They are extremely clean, courteous, caring and just down right AWESOME at Virtue. Everyone in the shop is great. They make you feel welcome and not just another nameless person wanting work done. I have had 6 piercings done by Tim. The piercing room is extremely hygienic and there are no windows in the piercing room walls. The total privacy that gives helps to stay relaxed. Tim also cares about his customers well being more than the amount of money he will make. After my 6th piercing I was planning on my 7th and 8th when Tim told me that he would not do anymore piercings until all of the previous 6 had healed. About 1 more week until Tim will do my 2 new ones!! So far I have had 2 tattoos done by Lana. The tattoo that she drew and put on my foot is my favorite yet. I have 5 others that have been done around Texas and she is by far the best. Lana takes to extra time to make sure that you are positively relaxed and happy with the work done. I am already planning on my next one. Virtue Tattoo is THE place to go for Tattoos and Piercings!!! Read Less
malcast
1 May 2011
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i enjoy getting tattoos in a calm, clean and creative environment.... virtue is all that and more! lana is amazing, and quick, and fun to talk to! go see her and you will NOT be disappointed :) im ... Read More
i enjoy getting tattoos in a calm, clean and creative environment.... virtue is all that and more! lana is amazing, and quick, and fun to talk to! go see her and you will NOT be disappointed :) im absolutely in LOVE with my newest tattoo.... ill def be back for more! Read Less
paigecamus
28 Dec 2010
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I have had several tats done by Lana Gooding. I can NOT say enough about how awesome she is and how nice their shop is. She is super patient, sweet, takes the time to listen to your ideas and then tak... Read More
I have had several tats done by Lana Gooding. I can NOT say enough about how awesome she is and how nice their shop is. She is super patient, sweet, takes the time to listen to your ideas and then takes the time to make your dream tat real. She is fast, but very, very professional. I am a perfectionist - I've met my match with Lana. She wants you to be as in love with your ink as possible and will do whatever needs to be done to get you there. I am ecstatic about her work on me. I am super proud and wouldn't have my friends go ANYWHERE else. I have truly enjoyed getting to know Lana and look forward to getting more work done from her in the future. THANK YOU LANA! Read Less
sherry mehalick
21 Oct 2010
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Got my first tattoo in this extremely clean shop. My safety was not a concern as it is in a great location and the shop was very sterile, (in a good way)! I explained to Lana what I wanted and she did... Read More
Got my first tattoo in this extremely clean shop. My safety was not a concern as it is in a great location and the shop was very sterile, (in a good way)! I explained to Lana what I wanted and she did a fantastic job. When I am ready to get all nine feet of my scars covered, (Yes, I said 9 feet!), it will be Lana at Virtue Tattoo I will seek out to do my work! Thanks Lana. Read Less
aubrey skye
21 Oct 2010
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omg,i got a percing from virtue 2 weeks ago on sunday for my birthday i tottaly love it its very clean and the workers are very friendly, i will be going there to get somthing else soon!
bradley10
19 Oct 2010
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Thanks for an amazing tattoo. So glad you guys are back in Houston. Now I don't have to fly to Chicago for a decent tattoo! YES!!!!!
BROOKE2211
19 Oct 2010
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LET'S SEE I HAD THIS IMAGE IN MY MIND FOR OVER A YEAR AND DID NOT KNOW WHO TO TELL IT TO, TILL I WALKED INTO VIRTUE. I LET LANA KNOW WHAT I WANTED AND SHE BROUGHT HER FREAKIN ""A"" GAME. MY CHEST PIE... Read More
LET'S SEE I HAD THIS IMAGE IN MY MIND FOR OVER A YEAR AND DID NOT KNOW WHO TO TELL IT TO, TILL I WALKED INTO VIRTUE. I LET LANA KNOW WHAT I WANTED AND SHE BROUGHT HER FREAKIN ""A"" GAME. MY CHEST PIECE COULDNT HAVE BEEN MORE PERFECT. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE ASKING WHERE I GOT IT AND THEY ARE READY TO GET TATTED UP. Read Less
cynphull
18 Oct 2010
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Lana has done several tats on me and Tim has pierced me...Not only are they extraordinary at what they do, they are absolutely amazing people. There were never any awkward moments...and I didn't feel... Read More
Lana has done several tats on me and Tim has pierced me...Not only are they extraordinary at what they do, they are absolutely amazing people. There were never any awkward moments...and I didn't feel like I had to have a friend with me to talk to because as soon as you walk in the door all the employees are your friend. It's like your at home (only cleaner) hangin with friends you've known for years. The shop is a mix of O.R. cleanliness and museum worthy artwork. You can tell they put a lot of thought into everything all the way down to the lights. And what other tat shop have you been to where the the art is actually framed rather than in clustered together in a bunch of swingin poster frames? All this tells me, they love what they do. Lana is an exceptional artist-she can take a plain jane idea and turn it into something you would never have imagined! It's incredible. On the other hand, if you show her exactly what you want she'll do that too. no questions asked. And I know its difficult not to make things better when you're an artist. :-) I live in San Antonio so when I want some work done, I hop in my car, book one of the cheap hotels right down the street and go straight to the shop. Oh!!! and they even have filtered water for their patrons! How freakin cool AND eco-friendly is that?!!! All-in-all: I'll never go anywhere else, no matter where I live. Before I went to Virtue Tattoo I thought I was done with ink, but I've had to reconsider that one!! ;-p Read Less
barbarably
18 Oct 2010
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You guys totally rock! I will get all my tattoos at Virtue. Lana is the greatest!
jerome42
18 Oct 2010
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I have been all over the US getting tattoos from various artists. Virtue Tattoo is by far one of the best. You know as soon as you enter their door that this is a special shop. The people that work th... Read More
I have been all over the US getting tattoos from various artists. Virtue Tattoo is by far one of the best. You know as soon as you enter their door that this is a special shop. The people that work there are regular people. I enjoyed talking to them so much, I didn't want to leave. Thanks guys. I'll definitely be back. Read Less
aslm725
14 Oct 2010
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Virtue tattoo is a very professional and clean but friendly and comfortable environment to get a tattoo. There is not another shop in Houston that has as talented artist as Virtue. Lana is an exceptio... Read More
Virtue tattoo is a very professional and clean but friendly and comfortable environment to get a tattoo. There is not another shop in Houston that has as talented artist as Virtue. Lana is an exceptional artist. Read Less
idkid
13 Oct 2010
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because you can find it here at Virtue Tattoo! No place else in all of Houston can you find a more friendly and accommodating staff of amazing artists! I've been to a lot of different shops all over... Read More
because you can find it here at Virtue Tattoo! No place else in all of Houston can you find a more friendly and accommodating staff of amazing artists! I've been to a lot of different shops all over the country over the years and these guys have made the greatest impression upon me. They have years of experience and knowledge of the art that most shop staff can't even begin to compare to. If you are looking for an exceptional tattoo make the right decision in your life for once and have Virtue Tattoo hook you up! Read Less
Jennylee0007
13 Oct 2010
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Virtue Tattoo is a clean, experienced and professional tattoo shop. There is no other place within Houston city limits that you will find those shop qualities plus a team of friendly and highly talent... Read More
Virtue Tattoo is a clean, experienced and professional tattoo shop. There is no other place within Houston city limits that you will find those shop qualities plus a team of friendly and highly talented artists like you will at Virtue Tattoo. Personally I've had two pieces tattooed by Lana- both of which she took my non artistic brains’ tattoo ideas, drew 'em up and then tattooed 'em on me. Each time she totally exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a solid tattoo and a comfortable tattoo shop setting go to Virtue Tattoo. Read Less
doris12373
13 Oct 2010
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This is what a tattoo shop be! No goofy stuff just good solid tattoos. Virtue Tattoo is what houston has needed for a long time!
DennisRib
8 Oct 2010
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The place is super clean and the crew is way friendly and accomodating. I got my tattoo from Jay and I am definitely coming back for the rest of my ink! Jay is super nice, patient, and talented. Easy ... Read More
The place is super clean and the crew is way friendly and accomodating. I got my tattoo from Jay and I am definitely coming back for the rest of my ink! Jay is super nice, patient, and talented. Easy going atmosphere with high quality work. Can't wait to come back for more! This is definitely the tattoo shop you've been looking for! Read Less
holly2283
7 Oct 2010
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Right when I walk in I felt welcome. These people make you feel at home. They were friendly, and professional, everything was clean and sanitary. Lana did a great job on my tattoo, it turned out GREAT... Read More
Right when I walk in I felt welcome. These people make you feel at home. They were friendly, and professional, everything was clean and sanitary. Lana did a great job on my tattoo, it turned out GREAT exactly what i had in mind. Tim did a great job on my peircing, even tho i was SUPER nervous, he was able to put me at ease, and the pericing looks great!!!! Can't WAIT to come back in for my next peice of art! Read Less
OBANION
7 Oct 2010
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You will never find a cleaner or more organized tattoo place than this one. The people are very professional and well mannered. You would think you were in a doctors office as far as cleaness is con... Read More
You will never find a cleaner or more organized tattoo place than this one. The people are very professional and well mannered. You would think you were in a doctors office as far as cleaness is concerned you will never have any worries about any thing there. It is a great place. Please come and try it. Nothing is beyond their capabilities anything you might want drawn they can do. You will never be sorry you went there. Read Less
LUVDUB1
7 Oct 2010
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I received a tattoo from Lana, she was amazing, super friendly gal and an awesome tattoo artist. You will not be sad when you leave Virtue Tattoo.
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