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