underdog tattoo

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homegrown tattoo shop

in hampton, va

tried & true

We believe the best art comes from those who had to fight for their place at the table. From grit to glory,

 every dog has its day. We don’t just ink skin—we honor the spirit of the comeback.

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hampton tattoo artists

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That’s right Mr Casey Haas and our friends at @stuftstreetfood in Phoebus Va will be setting up and providing the food for the GRAND REBRAND PARTY from 2-6pm and it’s on @underdog_tattoo_757 until 6pm or while supplies last!!!
That’s right Mr Casey Haas and our friends at @stuftstreetfood in Phoebus Va will be setting up and providing the food for the GRAND REBRAND PARTY from 2-6pm and it’s on @underdog_tattoo_757 until 6pm or while supplies last!!!
ART CONTEST!!! COOL TROPHIES!!! CASH PRIZES!!! 1st place-$500 2nd place-$250 3rd place-$125 Anyone can enter paintings of any style, any medium (11x14 or larger) $20 dollars per entry. All submissions need to be dropped off at @underdog_tattoo_757 2809 w. Mercury blvd Hampton Virginia by Monday June 22nd and will be available for pick up Monday the 29th (winning entries will be engraved personally for you and displayed for the following month along with the engraved trophies as long as the artist is ok with that of course) GUEST JUDGES TO BE ANNOUNCED!!! (You DO NOT have to be present to win.)
ART CONTEST!!! COOL TROPHIES!!! CASH PRIZES!!! 1st place-$500 2nd place-$250 3rd place-$125 Anyone can enter paintings of any style, any medium (11x14 or larger) $20 dollars per entry. All submissions need to be dropped off at @underdog_tattoo_757 2809 w. Mercury blvd Hampton Virginia by Monday June 22nd and will be available for pick up Monday the 29th (winning entries will be engraved personally for you and displayed for the following month along with the engraved trophies as long as the artist is ok with that of course) GUEST JUDGES TO BE ANNOUNCED!!! (You DO NOT have to be present to win.)
PLEASE SHARE THIS POST AND DON’T FORGET that We’re also giving away 100 $50 UDT gift cards just for showing up and you will also be entered in the free raffle! JUNE 27th starting at noon! Music starts at 7 with @dunkirkriots and @thenervescheme FREE BEER FREE FOOD LIVE MUSIC AND GREAT DEALS ON COOL TATTOOS!
PLEASE SHARE THIS POST AND DON’T FORGET that We’re also giving away 100 $50 UDT gift cards just for showing up and you will also be entered in the free raffle! JUNE 27th starting at noon! Music starts at 7 with @dunkirkriots and @thenervescheme FREE BEER FREE FOOD LIVE MUSIC AND GREAT DEALS ON COOL TATTOOS!
100 $50 GIFT CARDS FOR THE FIRST 100 THROUGH THE DOOR AT THE GRAND REBRAND PARTY JUNE 27th at @underdog_tattoo_757 and we’ll have tons of tattoo deals, free beer, food 50/50 raffle discounted new UDT apparel and live music by @thenervescheme and @dunkirkriots Everyone one is invited (shops and customers alike) And we’ll be posting more on the rebrand soon but for now mark your calendars!!!
100 $50 GIFT CARDS FOR THE FIRST 100 THROUGH THE DOOR AT THE GRAND REBRAND PARTY JUNE 27th at @underdog_tattoo_757 and we’ll have tons of tattoo deals, free beer, food 50/50 raffle discounted new UDT apparel and live music by @thenervescheme and @dunkirkriots Everyone one is invited (shops and customers alike) And we’ll be posting more on the rebrand soon but for now mark your calendars!!!
NEW NAME SAME GREAT TATTOOS T-SHIRTS, LONG SLEEVE TEES-SHIRTS, HOODIES and ZIP-UP HOODIES are available for preorders!
NEW NAME SAME GREAT TATTOOS T-SHIRTS, LONG SLEEVE TEES-SHIRTS, HOODIES and ZIP-UP HOODIES are available for preorders!
T-SHIRTS, HOODIES, LONG SLEEVE TEES, and ZIP UP HOODIES will be available and NEW NAME, NEW SHIRTS, SAME GREAT ARTISTS AND SOME NEW FACES is what you’ll be seeing at @underdog_tattoo_757 (formerly American Classic Tattoo Hampton ) we’ll be posting updates as to when the grand rebranding/reopening party will be (about a month away) so please preorder shirts and keep watching for more details on the party, but like I’ve always done there will be free beer food and music!!!! DM, CALL THE SHOP OR STOP BY TO ORDER!!!
T-SHIRTS, HOODIES, LONG SLEEVE TEES, and ZIP UP HOODIES will be available and NEW NAME, NEW SHIRTS, SAME GREAT ARTISTS AND SOME NEW FACES is what you’ll be seeing at @underdog_tattoo_757 (formerly American Classic Tattoo Hampton ) we’ll be posting updates as to when the grand rebranding/reopening party will be (about a month away) so please preorder shirts and keep watching for more details on the party, but like I’ve always done there will be free beer food and music!!!! DM, CALL THE SHOP OR STOP BY TO ORDER!!!
BOTH LOCATIONS DON’T MISS OUT!!!
BOTH LOCATIONS DON’T MISS OUT!!!
Get there early, either location!!! First come first serve!!!
Get there early, either location!!! First come first serve!!!
THIS FRIDAY!!!
THIS FRIDAY!!!
FRIDAY THE 13TH at NOON! It’s first come first served so get here and get anything from little jammers to brand new original flash. All starting at $50
FRIDAY THE 13TH at NOON! It’s first come first served so get here and get anything from little jammers to brand new original flash. All starting at $50
We’re ecstatic to have @solomon.ink and @juniper_oshea back home here at @americanclassictattoo_hampton come by and see them soon! Welcome back guys!
We’re ecstatic to have @solomon.ink and @juniper_oshea back home here at @americanclassictattoo_hampton come by and see them soon! Welcome back guys!
Done on @david_elison at American classic tattoo
Done on @david_elison at American classic tattoo
@americanclassictattoo757 @americanclassictattoo_hampton
@americanclassictattoo757 @americanclassictattoo_hampton
COME ON THROUGH TODAY AND TOMORROW!!!
COME ON THROUGH TODAY AND TOMORROW!!!
FREE BEER AND T-SHIRTS for BLACK FRIDAY 11/28/25 AT @americanclassictattoo_hampton AND @americanclassictattoo757 Come through everything is discounted (paintings, prints, shirts,gift cards, statues, you get the picture) we have brand new shirts, new tattoo designs and yes you can still get free festival merch!
FREE BEER AND T-SHIRTS for BLACK FRIDAY 11/28/25 AT @americanclassictattoo_hampton AND @americanclassictattoo757 Come through everything is discounted (paintings, prints, shirts,gift cards, statues, you get the picture) we have brand new shirts, new tattoo designs and yes you can still get free festival merch!
DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR BLACK AND GREY FRIDAY SALE ON EVERYTHING! 20% off all apparel-25% off gift cards (of $100 or more) $20 off “get what you get” tattoos and $10 off re-rolls-free festival merch (t-shirts and beer!!!)-original paintings,original flash, prints (framed or just the print) statues etc… all priced to move!!! AND A CHANCE TO WIN A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR GIFT CARD!!! @americanclassictattoo_hampton @americanclassictattoo757
DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR BLACK AND GREY FRIDAY SALE ON EVERYTHING! 20% off all apparel-25% off gift cards (of $100 or more) $20 off “get what you get” tattoos and $10 off re-rolls-free festival merch (t-shirts and beer!!!)-original paintings,original flash, prints (framed or just the print) statues etc… all priced to move!!! AND A CHANCE TO WIN A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR GIFT CARD!!! @americanclassictattoo_hampton @americanclassictattoo757
Had a great time at the @norfolktattooexpo thank you to @jdcrowetattoos and @prisoner.of.love for another great show and it’s always nice to get to see @mr_ink_nyc but it was an absolute pleasure to meet a legend like @aartaccenttat2 can’t wait til next year!!!
Had a great time at the @norfolktattooexpo thank you to @jdcrowetattoos and @prisoner.of.love for another great show and it’s always nice to get to see @mr_ink_nyc but it was an absolute pleasure to meet a legend like @aartaccenttat2 can’t wait til next year!!!
Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and today to either @americanclassictattoo_hampton or @americanclassictattoo757 to make it a great weekend. Don’t forget to check us out at the @norfolktattooexpo Nov 7-9 and save the date for the @distilledinkfestival May 15-17 2026 hosted by A.C.T and @thevanguard757
Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and today to either @americanclassictattoo_hampton or @americanclassictattoo757 to make it a great weekend. Don’t forget to check us out at the @norfolktattooexpo Nov 7-9 and save the date for the @distilledinkfestival May 15-17 2026 hosted by A.C.T and @thevanguard757
THANK YOU to everyone that came out today for Halloween. We hope to see a lot more of you tomorrow and some of you again for some cool tattoos, free beer and tshirts! SAVE THE DATE for the @distilledinkfestival 2026 May 15-17
THANK YOU to everyone that came out today for Halloween. We hope to see a lot more of you tomorrow and some of you again for some cool tattoos, free beer and tshirts! SAVE THE DATE for the @distilledinkfestival 2026 May 15-17
FREE BEER AND TSHIRTS this Halloween at either @americanclassictattoo757 or @americanclassictattoo_hampton when you sign up and get tattooed. So come get tattooed, grab some American Classic Ale and a @distilledinkfestival t-shirt on us! Don’t forget to save the date @distilledinkfestival 2026 May 15-17!
FREE BEER AND TSHIRTS this Halloween at either @americanclassictattoo757 or @americanclassictattoo_hampton when you sign up and get tattooed. So come get tattooed, grab some American Classic Ale and a @distilledinkfestival t-shirt on us! Don’t forget to save the date @distilledinkfestival 2026 May 15-17!
DON’T MISS OUT, SALE ENDS IN 31 DAYS!!! AVAILABLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS, NEWPORT NEWS and HAMPTON
DON’T MISS OUT, SALE ENDS IN 31 DAYS!!! AVAILABLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS, NEWPORT NEWS and HAMPTON
@erikday27
@erikday27
@ajo.ink
@ajo.ink
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
@mreerose
@mreerose
That’s right and we’re super stoked to have @bobbylloydtattoos hanging out with us at @americanclassictattoo_hampton this weekend taking some walkins with us or you can set something up with him at @bobbylloydtattoos
That’s right and we’re super stoked to have @bobbylloydtattoos hanging out with us at @americanclassictattoo_hampton this weekend taking some walkins with us or you can set something up with him at @bobbylloydtattoos
As always we’ll have hundreds of designs starting at $50 and discounts the more you get! So stop by either our Hampton or Newport News shop and get something cool this FRIDAY THE 13TH!
As always we’ll have hundreds of designs starting at $50 and discounts the more you get! So stop by either our Hampton or Newport News shop and get something cool this FRIDAY THE 13TH!
JULY 6TH-13TH @george_thirst will be joining the A.C.T HAMPTON CREW all the way from ATHENS GREECE to bring you his take on traditional tattooing with a hint of culture and flair that only comes from abroad. So dm him or stop by the shop while he’s here to get something to keep with you forever before he goes back home!!!
JULY 6TH-13TH @george_thirst will be joining the A.C.T HAMPTON CREW all the way from ATHENS GREECE to bring you his take on traditional tattooing with a hint of culture and flair that only comes from abroad. So dm him or stop by the shop while he’s here to get something to keep with you forever before he goes back home!!!
@mreerose
@mreerose
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
@johnnytrashtattoo
@johnnytrashtattoo
@erikday27
@erikday27
@mreerose
@mreerose
@johnnytrashtattoo
@johnnytrashtattoo
@erikday27
@erikday27
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@mreerose
@mreerose
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
@mreerose
@mreerose
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@erikday27
@erikday27
NOW HIRING!!!!! Apply in person at either location. (Dm if you aren’t local)
NOW HIRING!!!!! Apply in person at either location. (Dm if you aren’t local)
Hampton roads Tattoo Festival
Hampton roads Tattoo Festival
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@erikday27
@erikday27
@juggyfreshtattoos
@juggyfreshtattoos
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
@mreerose
@mreerose
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@erikday27
@erikday27
@juggyfreshtattoos
@juggyfreshtattoos
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
@juggyfreshtattoos
@juggyfreshtattoos
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
@mreerose
@mreerose
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@juniper_oshea
@erikday27
@erikday27
@juggyfreshtattoos
@juggyfreshtattoos
@mreerose
@mreerose
@kimbeewell
@kimbeewell
This Friday come join us for the last Friday the 13th of the year ! •Designs starting at $50 •Arms and legs only •First come 1st served •Open 12p to 8p
This Friday come join us for the last Friday the 13th of the year ! •Designs starting at $50 •Arms and legs only •First come 1st served •Open 12p to 8p
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
Thanks to @actattooexpo for a great convention!!!
Thanks to @actattooexpo for a great convention!!!
Erik took TATTOO OF THE DAY COLOR! @erikday27
Erik took TATTOO OF THE DAY COLOR! @erikday27
Flash awards: 1st place color: American Classic Tattoo shop collab 2nd place color: @kimbeewell 1st & 2nd place black & gray: @mreerose
Flash awards: 1st place color: American Classic Tattoo shop collab 2nd place color: @kimbeewell 1st & 2nd place black & gray: @mreerose
Halloween Flash re-cap! Thanks to everyone who came out!
Halloween Flash re-cap! Thanks to everyone who came out!
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
This Thursday!!!
This Thursday!!!
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@kimbeewell Artist: Kim Bothwell
@kimbeewell Artist: Kim Bothwell
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
Come get these deisgns on ya! Walk-ins welcomed!
Come get these deisgns on ya! Walk-ins welcomed!
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
@kimbeewell Characters from Fantastic Mr. Fox
@kimbeewell Characters from Fantastic Mr. Fox
@erikday27 ERIK progessing thru a sleeve #2
@erikday27 ERIK progessing thru a sleeve #2
@erikday27 Erik progressing thru a sleeve!
@erikday27 Erik progressing thru a sleeve!
Marie Rose has some designs available!
Marie Rose has some designs available!
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
@mreerose Artist: Marie Rose
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis Get What You Get action going on today
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis Get What You Get action going on today
@erikday27 Erik Day (w/ his clients TJ & Ashton) wins 1st & 2nd place best traditional at seven cities tattoo invitational!
@erikday27 Erik Day (w/ his clients TJ & Ashton) wins 1st & 2nd place best traditional at seven cities tattoo invitational!
@erikday27 @sevencitiestattooco 1st and 2nd place best traditional at the seven cities invitational in Virginia Beach
@erikday27 @sevencitiestattooco 1st and 2nd place best traditional at the seven cities invitational in Virginia Beach
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@kimbeewell Artist: Kim Bothwell
@kimbeewell Artist: Kim Bothwell
@erikday27 Artist: Erik Day
@erikday27 Artist: Erik Day
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@juniper_oshea Artist: Juniper Gaddis
@erikday27 Artist: Erik Day
@erikday27 Artist: Erik Day
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frequently questions asked at our tattoo shop in hampton va

  • what is your shop minimum?

    $60 on arms and legs, $100 anywhere else.

  • do I have to be 18 to get a tattoo?

    Nope, you can be 16 with parent/guardian signature and valid state-issued IDs for both people with matching last names and addresses.


    If they do not match must show proof of guardianship (birth certificate or decree of guardianship).

  • what is your hourly rate for a tattoo?

    $150 an hour and appointments are a minimum of 2 hours.

  • do I need to leave a deposit for a tattoo?

    To set an appointment, yes:


    • For pieces that can be completed in 1 sitting: $100
    • Rib panel, arm/leg half sleeve, chest panel: $200
    • Full arm/leg sleeve, back piece, or anything larger your deposit will be taken off the last session and returned to you

  • Are you a walk in tattoo shop in hampton va?

    We take walk-ins every Saturday and if you are trying to walk-in during the week, please call the shop to see the artist’s availability. 


    You can always walk in for a consultation or to spitball ideas for your design too.

  • can I use numbing cream for my tattoo?

    Yes, it needs to be applied an hour and a half before starting your tattoo. 


    We recommend a hot shower to open your pores and applying a generous layer on top of the area before wrapping it in seran wrap. 


    We also sell numbing cream for $30.

  • Do you take cash only for tattoos?

    Nope, we take card, tap to pay, whatever you need— and we have an ATM on site at our Hampton tattoo shop.

underdog tattoo
2809 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666
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(757) 902-1196
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