Business Details
16 Years
experience
Premier Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Houston
Since our establishment in 2010, Virtue Tattoo has become Houston's premier destination for tattoos, piercings, and laser tattoo removal. Our team of award-winning artists and piercers brings decades of combined experience, ensuring every service prioritizes safety, creativity, and client satisfaction. We specialize in custom designs, precision piercings with implant-grade jewelry, and advanced laser removal technology, serving a diverse clientele in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.Recognized as Houston's Best Tattoo Shop multiple times, we maintain rigorous hygiene standards and offer a vast selection of body jewelry, including exclusive pop culture-inspired collections. Our commitment to excellence extends to personalized consultations, transparent pricing, and community engagement through local initiatives.
Services
Custom Tattoos
Body Piercings
Laser Removal
Jewelry Sales
Ear Curations
Cover-Ups
Artist Consultations
Walk-ins
Special Orders
Touch-Ups
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We employ artists with minimum 10 years of professional experience.
- Our studio maintains strict sterilization protocols for all equipment.
- We offer quarterly exclusive jewelry collections inspired by pop culture.
- We provide transparent pricing with a $50 deposit for appointments.
- We've been recognized as Houston's Best Tattoo Shop six times since 2010.
What people say
Amazing artists
Clean studio
Creative designs
Friendly staff
Pain-free piercings
Services
Custom Tattoos
Our award-winning artists create personalized tattoos using premium inks and equipment. We specialize in diverse styles including traditional, realism, and Japanese motifs. Each design undergoes consultation to ensure client vision alignment, with options for cover-ups and touch-ups. Our minimum $80 pricing and $150/hour rate for larger pieces ensure transparent costs.
Body Piercings
We offer ear, nose, lip, and body piercings with implant-grade titanium, gold, and platinum jewelry. Our experienced piercers use sterile needles and internal-threaded barbells for safety. The $60 starting price includes basic jewelry, with extensive options available. Special orders are accommodated free of additional charges.
Laser Removal
Our Astanza Trinity Q-Switch laser safely removes tattoos through incremental sessions. Custom treatment plans address various ink colors and skin types. Pricing determined during consultation considers tattoo size, with discounts for multiple sessions. Complete removal typically requires 8-12 treatments.
Jewelry Sales
We retail implant-grade jewelry from BVLA, Anatometal, and Buddha brands. Options include 14k gold, titanium, and gemstone pieces. Our collection features exclusive pop culture-inspired ear curations based on literary works, with special orders available. All jewelry meets strict safety standards.
Artist Consultations
Free consultations help develop tattoo concepts and piercing placements. Artists with minimum 10 years' experience provide style recommendations and cost estimates. We encourage clients to bring reference materials or collaborate on original designs for personalized results.
People
Tim Gooding
Owner | Piercer | Laser Tech
With over 17 years of piercing experience, Tim established Virtue Tattoo in 2010. He oversees daily operations while maintaining active piercing and laser removal services.
Astrid
Piercer
Certified piercer specializing in precise placements and jewelry selection. Astrid maintains rigorous hygiene standards while creating comfortable experiences for clients of all experience levels.
Bill
Tattoo Artist
Experienced tattoo artist offering custom designs across multiple styles. Bill provides portfolio reviews and consultation services for both appointment and walk-in clients.
Bryant
Front of House Manager | Laser Tech
Manages studio operations while assisting with laser removal treatments. Bryant ensures smooth client experiences from initial contact through post-care follow-ups.
Cabos
Tattoo Artist
Skilled tattoo artist specializing in diverse artistic styles. Offers portfolio reviews and collaborative design sessions for clients seeking personalized body art solutions.
Questions
What tattoo styles do you specialize in?
We handle tribal, American traditional, Japanese, lettering, realism, and custom designs. Artists maintain versatility across styles while offering specialized expertise.
Can I bring my own jewelry for piercings?
We only use certified implant-grade jewelry from approved brands to ensure healing success. Client-supplied jewelry cannot meet our safety standards.
Do you offer tattoo removal guarantees?
While complete removal isn't guaranteed, our advanced laser technology maximizes fading potential. Multiple sessions typically required for optimal results.
What are your piercing age requirements?
Clients must be 18+ with ID. Minors permitted with parental consent and birth certificate documentation during accompanied visits.
How should I prepare for tattoo removal?
Avoid sun exposure for two weeks pre-treatment. Disclose any medical conditions or medications during consultation to ensure safe procedures.
Can you fix poorly done tattoos?
Our artists specialize in cover-ups and touch-ups. Consultations assess feasibility and develop customized solutions for improving existing tattoos.
Reviews (6)
Tara Evoy
Jan 10, 2022
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I brought my daughters (ages 9&10) into get their ears pierced. Tim did a fantastic job answering their questions and making the process stress-free and fun! Id absolutely recommend Tim at Virtue to others looking for a positive piercing experience!
Service:Ear piercing
Service:Ear piercing
Onyeomachi Iheanacho
Jan 01, 2022
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I got my ears pierced by Paul today after years of avoiding piercings due to a bad experience. Paul was super patient as I relayed my piercing history to him and 100% assuaged my fears of having a repeat. He very graciously answered all my questions before we started and told me exactly what to do to avoid developing scarring and told me if I had any issues to come back to him. I felt super comfortable proceeding with the piercing and actually am interested in getting more just because of this experience. I wont let anyone else pierce me going forward. The shop is great and the man with the
Jennifer Bayard
Dec 25, 2021
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I came in for a tattoo consultation with Ellen. I didnt have a specific tattoo I wanted her to do, just a general idea of what I like . She took pictures of what I already have and drew something up for me and I loved it . She was able to fit me in same day which made it even better ! She even took the time to come up with some great ideas on how we could finish out my sleeves and do a cover up as well. The shop was clean and Ellen was great. I will definitely be going back !
Laurel H.
Dec 22, 2021
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This shop is very clean and professional and I always have a positive experience coming here. Every artist you talk to is friendly and knowledgeable and I love getting tattoos from here! Damian Ellen was my artist and she is so talented and fun to work with! She brings my ideas to life and I'm already planning my next tattoos for her to do! I'm exclusively going to Virtue tattoo for my mod needs and I might even try out their awesome "Get what you get" machine! HIGHLY recommend!
Ana Orion
Dec 19, 2021
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Quality,Value
My best friend and I went to get our noses pierced and it was great! i loved that they have a lot of piercings on display (wanted all of them). The guy was so nice helping us choose one and the piercing process was great and comfortable ^.^ definitely recommend!
Services:Piercings,Nose piercing,Ear piercing,Tattoos
My best friend and I went to get our noses pierced and it was great! i loved that they have a lot of piercings on display (wanted all of them). The guy was so nice helping us choose one and the piercing process was great and comfortable ^.^ definitely recommend!
Services:Piercings,Nose piercing,Ear piercing,Tattoos
Madilynn N.
Dec 17, 2021
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Amazing place. The people are friendly and kind, and the place has a great atmosphere. Just got my first tattoo here which was super huge, but my tattoo artist made sure I was comfortable and made sure to check on me periodically during my 1hr 40min session. I'm so in love with my tattoo which was done by Nate and it was for a great price too.
