16 Reviews

C J's Tattoo Emporium

Hampton, Virginia
Reviews
Caleigh Gray
31 May 2018
REPORT
Went there today to get my first ever tattoo done. I chose the place based off of several reviews I had read on Google. Upon arriving there I was a bit nervous considering the shop atmosphere is prett... Read More
Went there today to get my first ever tattoo done. I chose the place based off of several reviews I had read on Google. Upon arriving there I was a bit nervous considering the shop atmosphere is pretty plain and looks overly sterile. There was one guy working and he was the nicest artist ever. He was very quick and professional and let me make adjustments on my design as needed. He tattooed me and it looks great. I got a basic quote tattoo down my outer forearm and his font work is awesome .would highly recommend. Read Less
Jen W.
22 Apr 2018
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I've personally never had a bad experience here. Mike did all my geometric tattoos and a few of my friend's tattoos as well. Every piece he did was amazing and still looks as good as the day I got the... Read More
I've personally never had a bad experience here. Mike did all my geometric tattoos and a few of my friend's tattoos as well. Every piece he did was amazing and still looks as good as the day I got them done. I'm finally going back to finish my sleeve. I highly recommend! Read Less
ChillWill
19 Apr 2018
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Typical tattoo shop. Clean and well lit. Mike did an excellent job on the tat. I told him what I wanted and the design he came up with far exceeded my expectations. Mike was totally professional. Visi... Read More
Typical tattoo shop. Clean and well lit. Mike did an excellent job on the tat. I told him what I wanted and the design he came up with far exceeded my expectations. Mike was totally professional. Visit this place and ask for Mike! Read Less
Neil Russell
17 Mar 2018
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Mike did my tattoo and it’s absolutely amazing.. price is great too
Ackeem Russell
17 Mar 2018
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Mike did my tattoo and it’s absolutely amazing.. price is great too
Ben Dishman
15 Feb 2018
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Great work at a decent price.
Jenna Tiefenback
10 Oct 2017
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I would like to say thank you for doing my tattoo it turned out really good I would recommend this place to all my friends and family. Thank you again
Nathalie Vanessa Henson
6 Mar 2017
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I got matching tatts with my cousin. The tattoo came out nice, but could have done better. I felt like we were rushed. The artist had an attitude as soon as we walked in and I wanted to leave, but my ... Read More
I got matching tatts with my cousin. The tattoo came out nice, but could have done better. I felt like we were rushed. The artist had an attitude as soon as we walked in and I wanted to leave, but my cousin really wanted it done. I'm big on consumer service because I work at the hospital and do nails. This artist clearly was not interested in doing our tattoos. I also didn't like the open layout of the tattoo station. My cousin was nearly nude in front of everyone during her tattoo section. I only giving 3 stars because the tattoo was nice. For customer service and feeling welcome, 1 star is given.Read Less
Naizia Davis
3 Mar 2017
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Just got a tattoo 3 weeks ago, and the artist did an amazing job on art work
Jessica Morgan
4 Aug 2016
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We come every year we come with 9 or 10 people as a family to get tats. We've been coming for 5 years! Everyone is great, and friendly, and prepared. They all do great work. And we all have a blast! T... Read More
We come every year we come with 9 or 10 people as a family to get tats. We've been coming for 5 years! Everyone is great, and friendly, and prepared. They all do great work. And we all have a blast! Thanks for working with us every year guys!Read Less
Ilena Andrews
5 Jun 2016
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Mike did both of my tattoos and did an excellent job. He also made my visit relaxing since this was my first tattoo. I plan on getting additional tattoos done. Thanks again!!!!!!
Shemeika R.
1 Jun 2016
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Cjs has done all my tattoos but one and I must say they are the best and was very friendly and patience was a big deal  for me cause even though I have multiple tattoos I'm always nervous every time I... Read More
Cjs has done all my tattoos but one and I must say they are the best and was very friendly and patience was a big deal  for me cause even though I have multiple tattoos I'm always nervous every time I go and get a new one but they are always great. And I will never go anywhere else. Thanks cjs Read Less
Shasmin Asbury
15 Dec 2015
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I got my first colored tattoo here and they did a beautiful job. I plan on coming back for more.
Ariel M.
2 Jul 2015
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They get 1 star only because Doug gave me a small piece a couple years ago that I'm still very happy with, but it was a print and stick. I came in recently looking to get a fairly large cover up done,... Read More
They get 1 star only because Doug gave me a small piece a couple years ago that I'm still very happy with, but it was a print and stick. I came in recently looking to get a fairly large cover up done, and was referred to an artist named Larry. We spoke briefly of some ideas and he took a picture of my existing tattoo and agreed to have something drawn up by the following week. I wasn't asked to leave a deposit which I thought was a little strange. By the day we had arranged to meet I text him to make sure we were good and he asked for more time. I was understanding and we agreed on another week. Then I never heard from him again. I just found the whole experience to be so off putting and unprofessional that I never went back to ask questions. I also had artists scoff rudely at ideas that I offered. I was really disappointed, and I won't be recommending them anymore. Found a much better artist elsewhere. Read Less
Chris H.
13 Oct 2013
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This place is great. I dont know what that one review was talking about. This shop is full of great artists. I wont go anywhere else. As far as saying people were rude I have never had a problem at al... Read More
This place is great. I dont know what that one review was talking about. This shop is full of great artists. I wont go anywhere else. As far as saying people were rude I have never had a problem at all. I belive if you go anywhere and have a bad attitude than you are more likely to get attitude back. Read Less
Chris K.
30 Jun 2012
REPORT
Could I give this place zero stars?  Apparently that's not an option, but I think they deserve it.  First, I went in with a relatively intricate design I wanted done and not only did the guy who was d... Read More
Could I give this place zero stars?  Apparently that's not an option, but I think they deserve it.  First, I went in with a relatively intricate design I wanted done and not only did the guy who was doing my tattoo scoff immediately, but his coworkers noted it and very audibly said "pft, good luck with that." Whatever, I simplified it, but even my simplification proved to be too difficult for the guy.  And after he stumbled back in from a twenty minute cigarette, I realized homeboy was drunk.  I should have walked out right then but for whatever stupid reason, I stayed.  Not only did I end up getting a LINE DRAWING, which is about as simple as it gets, but I left with a pretty pathetic excuse for what I wanted and now I have a very poorly done tattoo on my body permanently.  I guess that's my own fault for letting a drunk dude tattoo me, but still...It's also worth mentioning that there were other tattoo artists in the shop that were much more competent than the guy who did mine, but they were all very rude and one of them was doing a rather large rib piece on a girl while he had poison sumac on his arms.  Health code violation?  I should have called because that little number probably would have gotten this sad shop shut down, and it probably should be. Read Less
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2809 West Mercury Boulevard
Hampton Virginia 23666
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C J's Tattoo Emporium

Hampton, Virginia
(16)
2809 West Mercury Boulevard
Hampton Virginia 23666
Monday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Caleigh Gray
31 May 2018
REPORT
Went there today to get my first ever tattoo done. I chose the place based off of several reviews I had read on Google. Upon arriving there I was a bit nervous considering the shop atmosphere is prett... Read More
Went there today to get my first ever tattoo done. I chose the place based off of several reviews I had read on Google. Upon arriving there I was a bit nervous considering the shop atmosphere is pretty plain and looks overly sterile. There was one guy working and he was the nicest artist ever. He was very quick and professional and let me make adjustments on my design as needed. He tattooed me and it looks great. I got a basic quote tattoo down my outer forearm and his font work is awesome .would highly recommend. Read Less
Jen W.
22 Apr 2018
REPORT
I've personally never had a bad experience here. Mike did all my geometric tattoos and a few of my friend's tattoos as well. Every piece he did was amazing and still looks as good as the day I got the... Read More
I've personally never had a bad experience here. Mike did all my geometric tattoos and a few of my friend's tattoos as well. Every piece he did was amazing and still looks as good as the day I got them done. I'm finally going back to finish my sleeve. I highly recommend! Read Less
ChillWill
19 Apr 2018
REPORT
Typical tattoo shop. Clean and well lit. Mike did an excellent job on the tat. I told him what I wanted and the design he came up with far exceeded my expectations. Mike was totally professional. Visi... Read More
Typical tattoo shop. Clean and well lit. Mike did an excellent job on the tat. I told him what I wanted and the design he came up with far exceeded my expectations. Mike was totally professional. Visit this place and ask for Mike! Read Less
Neil Russell
17 Mar 2018
REPORT
Mike did my tattoo and it’s absolutely amazing.. price is great too
Ackeem Russell
17 Mar 2018
REPORT
Mike did my tattoo and it’s absolutely amazing.. price is great too
Ben Dishman
15 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great work at a decent price.
Jenna Tiefenback
10 Oct 2017
REPORT
I would like to say thank you for doing my tattoo it turned out really good I would recommend this place to all my friends and family. Thank you again
Nathalie Vanessa Henson
6 Mar 2017
REPORT
I got matching tatts with my cousin. The tattoo came out nice, but could have done better. I felt like we were rushed. The artist had an attitude as soon as we walked in and I wanted to leave, but my ... Read More
I got matching tatts with my cousin. The tattoo came out nice, but could have done better. I felt like we were rushed. The artist had an attitude as soon as we walked in and I wanted to leave, but my cousin really wanted it done. I'm big on consumer service because I work at the hospital and do nails. This artist clearly was not interested in doing our tattoos. I also didn't like the open layout of the tattoo station. My cousin was nearly nude in front of everyone during her tattoo section. I only giving 3 stars because the tattoo was nice. For customer service and feeling welcome, 1 star is given.Read Less
Naizia Davis
3 Mar 2017
REPORT
Just got a tattoo 3 weeks ago, and the artist did an amazing job on art work
Jessica Morgan
4 Aug 2016
REPORT
We come every year we come with 9 or 10 people as a family to get tats. We've been coming for 5 years! Everyone is great, and friendly, and prepared. They all do great work. And we all have a blast! T... Read More
We come every year we come with 9 or 10 people as a family to get tats. We've been coming for 5 years! Everyone is great, and friendly, and prepared. They all do great work. And we all have a blast! Thanks for working with us every year guys!Read Less
Ilena Andrews
5 Jun 2016
REPORT
Mike did both of my tattoos and did an excellent job. He also made my visit relaxing since this was my first tattoo. I plan on getting additional tattoos done. Thanks again!!!!!!
Shemeika R.
1 Jun 2016
REPORT
Cjs has done all my tattoos but one and I must say they are the best and was very friendly and patience was a big deal  for me cause even though I have multiple tattoos I'm always nervous every time I... Read More
Cjs has done all my tattoos but one and I must say they are the best and was very friendly and patience was a big deal  for me cause even though I have multiple tattoos I'm always nervous every time I go and get a new one but they are always great. And I will never go anywhere else. Thanks cjs Read Less
Shasmin Asbury
15 Dec 2015
REPORT
I got my first colored tattoo here and they did a beautiful job. I plan on coming back for more.
Ariel M.
2 Jul 2015
REPORT
They get 1 star only because Doug gave me a small piece a couple years ago that I'm still very happy with, but it was a print and stick. I came in recently looking to get a fairly large cover up done,... Read More
They get 1 star only because Doug gave me a small piece a couple years ago that I'm still very happy with, but it was a print and stick. I came in recently looking to get a fairly large cover up done, and was referred to an artist named Larry. We spoke briefly of some ideas and he took a picture of my existing tattoo and agreed to have something drawn up by the following week. I wasn't asked to leave a deposit which I thought was a little strange. By the day we had arranged to meet I text him to make sure we were good and he asked for more time. I was understanding and we agreed on another week. Then I never heard from him again. I just found the whole experience to be so off putting and unprofessional that I never went back to ask questions. I also had artists scoff rudely at ideas that I offered. I was really disappointed, and I won't be recommending them anymore. Found a much better artist elsewhere. Read Less
Chris H.
13 Oct 2013
REPORT
This place is great. I dont know what that one review was talking about. This shop is full of great artists. I wont go anywhere else. As far as saying people were rude I have never had a problem at al... Read More
This place is great. I dont know what that one review was talking about. This shop is full of great artists. I wont go anywhere else. As far as saying people were rude I have never had a problem at all. I belive if you go anywhere and have a bad attitude than you are more likely to get attitude back. Read Less
Chris K.
30 Jun 2012
REPORT
Could I give this place zero stars?  Apparently that's not an option, but I think they deserve it.  First, I went in with a relatively intricate design I wanted done and not only did the guy who was d... Read More
Could I give this place zero stars?  Apparently that's not an option, but I think they deserve it.  First, I went in with a relatively intricate design I wanted done and not only did the guy who was doing my tattoo scoff immediately, but his coworkers noted it and very audibly said "pft, good luck with that." Whatever, I simplified it, but even my simplification proved to be too difficult for the guy.  And after he stumbled back in from a twenty minute cigarette, I realized homeboy was drunk.  I should have walked out right then but for whatever stupid reason, I stayed.  Not only did I end up getting a LINE DRAWING, which is about as simple as it gets, but I left with a pretty pathetic excuse for what I wanted and now I have a very poorly done tattoo on my body permanently.  I guess that's my own fault for letting a drunk dude tattoo me, but still...It's also worth mentioning that there were other tattoo artists in the shop that were much more competent than the guy who did mine, but they were all very rude and one of them was doing a rather large rib piece on a girl while he had poison sumac on his arms.  Health code violation?  I should have called because that little number probably would have gotten this sad shop shut down, and it probably should be. Read Less
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