I went with my daughter today to get our first tattoos at the Blue Lotus with Christina. I had a picture that I wanted to use. She free handed the sketch and she did such a great job on my tattoo. I would  highly recommend her. The lines are so smooth and she followed what I wanted exactly. Read Less

I got my first tattoo with Christina back in December. I decuded to reward myself for losing weight. I explained to her what I wanted and explained it needed to be done in 3 installments (for each 20 pouns lost). She said we could outline in first session, fill in front in second and back in third.  I brought in about 10 tattoo designs I liked with what I liked about each one. I gave her complete design freedom. She hand drew the design on my arm. Upon completion of drawing it on, she asked if I was happy with the design. I was estatic!! She tattooed the entire outline of it. I came back just over a month later to do the front fillin.  She was able to do most of the fill in during my second visit. And a couple weeks later went t finish it up and add the bottom design. What impressed me the most was her listening and knowledge. I will say, I was a bit starch with what I wanted. I asked for the trees on my lower arm. I wanted a dead tree ( not prominently displayed), an open design, not a harsh line around wrist, a grassy road and 1 set of foot prints. I brought in pictures of designs I liked with what I liked in each one. The design was much better that what I expected, she remembered everything, with each visit. I was expecting this to be painful, since it was a very large tattoo. Her skills are incredible. A very gentle touch. Extremely professional and a true artist!!!  She is extremely focused on professionalism, cleanliness and makes sure the customer is happy. I am such a satisfied customer, Ive scheduled my second one with her.  I would recommend her to anyone!!! She books months in advance and its worth the wait!!!! Read Less

I have nothing but positive things to say about blue lotus tattoo. I had a piece done and they were patient, warm and conversational. They were all so nice there and the price was not bad at all. They did a really good job with it. Read Less

On January 18, 2016 I went to Blue Lotus Tattoo in Salem, VA to receive a piece from Christina.  A compass in brown colors placed askew on my wrist.  Shortly after arrival, Christina brought myself, my boyfriend, and his mom, back into the room to begin the tattoo.  When I was trying to show her how to turn the tattoo so that it was slightly off center she was confused by what I was asking.  I even took her fingers and tried to turn her hand, which didn't work so well either as she wouldn't move! Finally after getting the correct placement we sat down to begin the tattoo.  For those who have had tattoo's previously (I've had 15 others) you may notice that a step was missing.  Not once was my ID even checked and I never signed any kind of waiver of liability that is standard in the tattoo and piercing industry.  She barely spoke as she worked and seemed distant (personality thing I guess).  The end result was not of the quality that I expected nor that I would ever recommend to others.  A small area of the tattoo is blown out, the lines are not all straight, and the tick marks are uneven.  The color in the tattoo took very unevenly and the center of the tattoo badly scabbed - I can only assume that the needle pressure was inconsistent and areas of the tattoo overworked.   I have never had a single tattoo scab on me or need retouching immediately after healing - this one does.  As previously stated, not only was I not required to sign any disclosures but I was also not given any aftercare instructions.  Her words were simply that I obviously knew how to take care of it because of my other tattoos.  The tattoo itself was not a mistake, however the choice of shop was a HUGE mistake.  From now on I am sticking with Shannon at Skin Deep Designs - a local shop that does amazing work including fixing this one. Read Less

Absolutely the best shop hands down! The tattoo artist is amazing with her work; super creative, and very dedicated to her shop. She makes sure she gets the best interpretation of the art you are wanting. She is extremely easy to talk to, and very thorough. The piercer is very professional, and makes me feel totally comfortable and always gives his honest professional opinion! Its a shop I can walk into and feel completely welcomed. i recommend this place to everyone from piercing/dermal to tattoos! they are the best :) Read Less