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Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in Virginia

32 of the 611 tattoo shops we track in Virginia have cover-up work. Full listings for every city are on the Virginia page.

32studios
26cities
611studios statewide

A shop's map listing gives no indication of whether its artists actually take on cover-ups — reworking old ink takes different skills than fresh-skin work, and plenty of shops quietly turn down cover-up requests without ever posting that anywhere search can read. Every shop on this list confirms cover-up work on its own site or portfolio.

Dumfries 2

  1. Reo's Tattooing

    17540 Tripoli Blvd, Dumfries, VA 22026-2238

    Mon-Sat 12-9, Sun by appointment

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Dumfries

  2. Iron Heart Tattoo Company

    17650 Possum Point Rd, Dumfries, VA 22026-2674

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Dumfries

Norfolk 2

  1. Colley Ave Tattoo

    4701 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508-2034

    Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun-Mon closed

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Norfolk

  2. Independence Tattoo

    952 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Norfolk

Richmond 2

  1. Art Period

    6804 Atmore Dr, Richmond, VA 23225

    Thu-Sat 1pm-9pm, Sun 2pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Richmond

  2. Cary Street Tattoo

    6 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220-5610

    Tue-Thu 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Richmond

Springfield 2

  1. Way of Ink

    7700 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150-2229

    Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Springfield

  2. Way of Ink

    7010 Spring Garden Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

    Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Springfield

Virginia Beach 2

  1. Dr Piercing

    2024 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    10am-10pm, 7 days

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Virginia Beach

  2. Dylan Plaza Tattoo

    3157 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-6927

    Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-9pm

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Virginia Beach

Yorktown 2

  1. Army Navy Tattoo

    7812 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692-4854

    Tue-Sat 12-8pm

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Yorktown

  2. The Permanent Makeup Parlor

    105 Professional Pkwy, Yorktown, VA 23693-4334

    Cover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Yorktown

Abingdon 1

  1. Imperial Tattoo

    793 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210-2482

    PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Abingdon

Alexandria 1

  1. Madison Street Tattoo

    1012 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1631

    Sun-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8, closed Mon

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Alexandria

Arlington 1

  1. Removery Tattoo Removal and Fading

    4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203-1823

    Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Arlington

Broadway 1

  1. Turtle Style Tattoos

    156 N Main St, Broadway, VA 22815-9559

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Broadway

Charlottesville 1

  1. mystic tattoo and body piercing

    1150 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911

    Tue-Sat 12-8, Sun-Mon by appointment

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Charlottesville

Chesapeake 1

  1. Stray Cat Tattoo

    1508 Crossways Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320-2841

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Chesapeake

Fairfax 1

  1. Ink Covenant Studio

    10875 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030-4632

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Fairfax

Falls Church 1

  1. Ink By Storm

    3811B S George Mason Dr Falls Church, Virginia 22041, Falls Church, VA 22041

    Daily 12-9

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Falls Church

Floyd 1

  1. Under The Sun Tattoo

    209 N Locust St, Floyd, VA 24091-2106

    Tue-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Floyd

Fredericksburg 1

  1. All In Tattoo VA

    1317 Powhatan St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4643

    Monday – Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sunday by appointment only

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Fredericksburg

Hampton 1

  1. Attic Tattoo's LLC

    1073 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669-2877

    Monday 9:00am-9pm, Saturday 9:00am-9pm, Sunday 9:00am-9pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Hampton

Henrico 1

  1. Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading

    11655 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1004

    Tue 11-7, Wed-Thu 10-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Henrico

Herndon 1

  1. inkbystorm

    13001 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374

    Daily 12-9pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsCard accepted
    Call Website All Herndon

Leesburg 1

  1. 1757 Ink

    120 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176-3115

    By appointment only

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Leesburg

Lynchburg 1

  1. Studio 7 Ink

    18243 Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502-5091

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Lynchburg

Newport News 1

  1. American Classic Tattoo

    11516 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23601-1939

    Mon appointment, Tue-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Newport News

Radford 1

  1. Soulsign Gallery Tattoo

    1104 Grove Ave, Radford, VA 24141-4710

    PiercingCover-ups
    Call Website All Radford

Stafford 1

  1. Dark Horse Tattoos

    395 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford, VA 22554-8902

    Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Stafford

Staunton 1

  1. Scarlet Moon Tattoos

    634 Charles St, Staunton, VA 24401-4833

    Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website All Staunton

Warrenton 1

  1. The Painted Fox Tattoo and Oddities

    92 Main St, Warrenton, VA 20186-3365

    Tue 12-5, Wed 12-7, Thu 12-5, Fri 12-8, Sat 12-5

    Cover-ups
    Call Website All Warrenton
Bring a photo of your existing tattoo when you ask for a quote. Cover-ups almost always start with a consultation, since the old tattoo's size, color, and how faded it is all determine what design can realistically hide it — and pricing typically runs higher than an original piece of the same size.

Also in Virginia

Good to know

Can any tattoo shop do a cover-up?

Not every artist takes cover-up work — it takes more design skill to build a new image that fully hides old lines and saturated color, especially over dark or poorly-faded ink. Before/after cover-up photos in a shop's portfolio are the clearest way to tell whether they actually specialize in it.

Do you need laser removal before getting a cover-up?

Not always — many cover-ups work directly over an old tattoo if it's small, light, or already somewhat faded, but larger or very dark pieces sometimes need a few laser sessions first to fade enough for a clean cover. A consultation with the artist is how you find out which situation you're in.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Virginia. You can browse 32 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.

Who accepts Apple Pay near me?

Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Virginia, our directory includes 32 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.