--- title: "Carmela_Bella — Tattoo Artist on TattMe" description: "Tattoo artist in Hayes, Virginia, specializing in Black-work, Color, Neo-Traditional, Traditional, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews" source: https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella site: TattMe --- # Carmela_Bella Tattoo artist in Hayes, Virginia, specializing in Black-work, Color, Neo-Traditional, Traditional, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Profile on TattMe: https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella ## Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Location | Hayes, Virginia | | Studio | Embellish Piercing Salon | | Styles | Black-work, Color, Neo-Traditional, Traditional, Anime, Dot-work, Watercolor, Floral, Line-work, Lettering, Mandala, Minimalist, Japanese, American Traditional, Neo-Japanese, Illustrative, New Traditional, Cover-Ups, Script, Animals, Cartoon, Black & Grey, Horror, Religious | | Price range | $200–$1600 | | Rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews | | Years tattooing | 11 | | Portfolio pieces | 225 | | Identity verified | Yes (Stripe identity verification) | | Accepting bookings on TattMe | Yes | | Pay over time | Yes (Tatt Now Pay Later) | ## About - Known for: American Traditional • Bold & Detailed Tattoos • Piercings - Bring them: Bold color, blackwork & traditional are my favorites, but I’m always down to work in different styles. I naturally draw in a traditional or illustrative way but I’m a versatile artist & love switching it up. - Not their thing: Portraits & realism aren’t my specialty, but I know some great artists who do that style well & I’m happy to point you in the right direction. If I don’t think I’m the right artist for your idea, I’ll tell you upfront & recommend you to another artist. - A session with them: A private room & a laid-back appointment. Watch whatever you want, listen to music, talk, scroll or zone out. Whatever makes your tattoo session easier! How they work: First-timers welcome, LGBTQ+ friendly ## Studio - Studio: Embellish Piercing Salon - Address: Carmela Bella Tattoo, 7102 Hayes Shopping Center, Hayes, Virginia, 23072 - Amenities: Parking available, Woman-owned, Private room, WiFi available ## Services and pricing | Service | Price | Deposit | Billed as | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MINI✨ | $200 | $100 | fixed price | • Very small tattoos • Around 2 inches or less • Simple or minimal designs | | SMALL✨ | $400 | $150 | fixed price | • Around 3 to 4 inches • Moderate detail | | MEDIUM✨ | $700 | $200 | fixed price | • Around 5 to 7 inches • More detail and larger compositions | | LARGE✨ | $1200 | $300 | fixed price | • Around 8 to 10 inches • Large scale detailed work | | XLARGE✨ | $1600 | $400 | fixed price | • Sleeve work • Backpieces • Ongoing projects • Full day sessions | ## Portfolio | Work | Styles | Placement | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Color + Floral flower tattoo on Ankle | Color, Floral | Ankle | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/873fcf76-c56b-463a-a7ff-2a0e4dffee7f | | Floral + Color flowers tattoo on Shoulder | Floral, Color, Illustrative | Shoulder | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/862ee1c6-751b-418f-88eb-b19e25313b89 | | Floral + Lettering roses tattoo on Upper Arm | Floral, Lettering, Color | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/86565519-2b58-40f2-bcb1-36ac7da0ae2f | | Floral + Black & Grey flowers tattoo on Hand | Floral, Black & Grey, Illustrative, Black-work | Hand | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/2d91993c-2ab7-4b53-b98d-6162bae332cc | | Black & Grey + Floral flowers tattoo on Shoulder Blade | Black & Grey, Floral, Illustrative, Fine Line, Line-work | Shoulder Blade | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/782549e8-ab00-4bd8-957d-c517a05febab | | Black-work + Dot-work frog tattoo on Forearm | Black-work, Dot-work, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/5576a588-1119-4d0b-b0cc-e2685c8aeb7a | | Color + Pop Culture balloons tattoo on Upper Arm | Color, Pop Culture, Cartoon, Illustrative | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/bc3982e8-9d9f-485a-863c-110ee96a1d4d | | Color + Illustrative flowers tattoo on Upper Arm | Color, Illustrative, Floral | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/92f2c411-9631-4b5c-810f-ac6a775a4821 | | Color + Illustrative oogie boogie tattoo on Forearm | Color, Illustrative, Pop Culture, Dot-work, Cartoon | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/bef6adbf-5db5-4886-bd78-ff5b8ceb1cce | | Floral + Black & Grey flowers tattoo on Half Sleeve | Floral, Black & Grey, Dot-work, Mandala, Illustrative, Line-work | Half Sleeve | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/b70a742c-b6a7-420e-868d-71e4052bd04e | | Black & Grey + Floral flowers tattoo on Half Sleeve | Black & Grey, Floral, Dot-work, Mandala, Illustrative, Fine Line | Half Sleeve | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/de5dc0cc-84e7-4cbd-952b-d731e620d737 | | Black & Grey + Floral flowers tattoo on Half Sleeve | Black & Grey, Floral, Dot-work, Illustrative | Half Sleeve | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/3c283925-bc87-41e1-8f39-fc96800055e0 | | Japanese + Color koi fish tattoo on Forearm | Japanese, Color, Neo-Traditional, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/6d17f569-ebac-4e19-9c31-a164cba450cd | | Color + Floral phoenix tattoo on Full Leg Sleeve | Color, Floral, Illustrative, Neo-Traditional | Full Leg Sleeve | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/a7422763-97ef-415a-b5f7-46eeab9446a6 | | Traditional + Color jaguar tattoo on Upper Arm | Traditional, Color, Floral, Animals | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/cf6b42dd-0455-44e7-a8c9-6e475179f819 | | Black & Grey + Illustrative forest tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Line-work, Minimalist | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/ed3ba63a-fdd5-42c6-8db9-1344ec142f41 | | Black & Grey + Illustrative mountains tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Minimalist | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/e38f9f43-5911-4103-a35f-0443452d4789 | | Black & Grey + Illustrative mountains tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Realism | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/a3f966d5-51f1-4322-8466-179606f7dbf1 | | Traditional + Color grilled cheese tattoo on Calf | Traditional, Color | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/e225177a-ee25-4b02-a47b-c1ea28c662b4 | | Illustrative + Color cookie tattoo on Wrist | Illustrative, Color, Traditional | Wrist | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/d82af3b7-d5ca-49a0-af57-7bc120ed6426 | | Color + Cartoon fish tattoo on Forearm | Color, Cartoon, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/82666732-7096-4d09-a6a0-8649f1da617c | | Black & Grey + Dot-work dinosaurs tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Dot-work, Illustrative, Cartoon, Fine Line | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/fb3756c2-b584-4ce1-9d6b-ab55411c4d5e | | Black & Grey + Illustrative dinosaurs tattoo on Calf | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Dot-work, Gothic, Cartoon | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/2cfdb090-8976-4a22-ad01-7bf3e5b32d71 | | Black & Grey + Illustrative dinosaur tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Dot-work, Cartoon | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/portfolio/c686d9b4-6009-42d5-8a71-d6f20e8d1b11 | Showing 24 of 225 pieces. The full portfolio is on the profile page. ## Reviews Overall: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. **5/5** — Christophe Bucchini (2026-08-27) **5/5** — Richard Donohue (2026-05-27) > Carmella is a great artist. with getting tattooed and sitting around comes boredom. not with Bella.The music is my choice and she keeps me engaged with a broad range of conversational topics. the only tatooist I will go to. **5/5** — Kimberly Fullum (2026-04-26) > Could not recommend Carmela any higher, she’s super personable, very easy to talk to, and made me feel immediately comfortable. The tattoo is stunning, so so happy with it, it came out even better than I expected! Don’t hesitate, book that appointment and prepare to walk out of the shop a total badass 🙌🏽 **5/5** — Sharon Bucchini (2026-03-24) **5/5** — Justin Isaksen (2026-02-10) > come get inked! **5/5** — NyAsia Berry (2026-02-02) **5/5** — Richard Donohue (2026-02-01) **5/5** — Richard Donohue (2026-01-24) > A great tatooist with an amazing artistic ability. very happy to of gotten her on my tattoo and already planning my next with her. **5/5** — Will Shoup (2025-09-14) > Amazing as always. Carmela is top notch. Best artist ever. I will go to her for years to come. Great attitude, always works with me to get the best outcome for my tattooes. **5/5** — David Murphy (2025-08-28) > Absolutely amazing artist, could not be more happier with the work that she has done. ## Policies - Booking: Appointments are request based and are not confirmed until a deposit has been paid. Pricing is typically based per piece rather than strict hourly rates. Flash designs may be repeatable unless otherwise discussed. Tattoo Preparation Tips: Eating beforehand is strongly encouraged. Be mindful to drink water to stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol the day before and the day of. Please do not use a numbing cream. Dress comfortably. Set aside enough time for your appointment so you won’t have to rush. - Deposit: All tattoo appointments require a non refundable, non transferable deposit to secure your appointment date. Deposits are required for each session and will be applied toward the cost of that session. Deposits compensate for drawing time, scheduling, and appointment preparation. Deposits will be forfeited for cancellations, no shows, reschedules, or failure to arrive prepared for your appointment. - Cancellation: A minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel your appointment. Last minute cancellations, no shows, repeated reschedules, or failure to communicate may result in refusal of future bookings. If you are running late, please reach out as soon as possible through the chat option in TattMe. Arriving more than 20 minutes late without communicating will result in a reschedule and require a new deposit. - Health and safety: Your health and safety are important to me. I follow Virginia sanitation and safety standards and use proper barriers, sterile equipment, and single-use supplies. Please arrive healthy and sober. I will not tattoo anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or has irritated, infected, or unhealthy skin in the area being tattooed. ## Booking Booking with Carmela_Bella happens on TattMe. Pick a service, choose a time, and submit a request with reference photos. Carmela_Bella confirms the request, the deposit is paid through the platform, and the appointment is held. The deposit goes to the artist and counts toward the final cost of the tattoo. - Request an appointment: https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella/book - Artist profile: https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Carmela_Bella located? Carmela_Bella works at Embellish Piercing Salon in Hayes, Virginia. ### What styles does Carmela_Bella tattoo? Carmela_Bella lists Black-work, Color, Neo-Traditional, Traditional, Anime, Dot-work, Watercolor, Floral, Line-work, Lettering, Mandala, Minimalist, Japanese, American Traditional, Neo-Japanese, Illustrative, New Traditional, Cover-Ups, Script, Animals, Cartoon, Black & Grey, Horror, Religious. ### How much does a tattoo from Carmela_Bella cost? Published services range $200–$1600. Final pricing depends on size, detail, and placement, and is confirmed by the artist before the appointment. ### Is Carmela_Bella verified on TattMe? Yes. 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