I waited a bit to get my first tattoo and so at the age of 58+ I contacted Liaa at Bethesda Tattoo…read moreafter looking over her work online and sent her my thoughts on a custom piece for my left forearm. She scheduled me in for a consultation and we went over the work that I was looking to get, she listened to what I was asking for, provided some feedback, and then said she would get to work on a rough draft that she would send prior to my appointment. The rough draft came via email, we proceeded to send ideas back and forth, I appreciated the collaboration and level of effort before I even sat in the chair. Liaa had an apprentice with her during my session, and she did a stellar job of working on my tattoo and mentoring a new person to the art. I am totally impressed with Liaa's work as an artist and plan to go back for another tattoo. I really liked the studio and am grateful for such a wonderful experience.

I got a piercing at this place, and my piercer, Mac was really good! I got a nose piercing replaced…read moreafter waiting for it to re-heal (which he helped me determine was the best course of action), and it went smoothly! He was great with providing instructions, and showing me the steps of how it was sterilized, then pierced. He was honestly really calm and professional. I really appreciated his presence. I would definitely recommend him! It was a lot less traumatic than the first time I got my nose pierced (which was at an entirely different place, btw).

great place, had a tattoo done by Sophia recently, she was super professional, took my…read moreidea/inspiration and turned into an amazing piece of art!

Went on a thursday when they had a deal $30 each hole pierced to get my first piercing (belly lol)…read moreand had a great experience! Sweet people, Matt was really nice and informative, I paid extra for the titanium piercing and i love it! definitely coming back soon

The artists were so kind and welcoming! And my tattoo turned out so good. It's always nice to find…read moreartists who can also do fine line work well. Will definitely be coming back when I want another one!

Ray did a great job. He was incredibly pleasant to deal with, created and created a tattoo that was…read moreexactly like what I imagined. His place was very clean, he was perfectly on time, he charged exactly he said. He gave good advice and was very reassuring.

Marjorie is so sweet and did my first tattoo! It was a spur of the moment idea and she was the only…read moreone who let me do a walk in/same day appt. It was a very meaningful tattoo and she made me comfortable as could be. As we were walking in, a client was walking out, he praised her work and showed us all of his tattoos and what she has done. It made me more comfortable. 10/10 would highly recommend!

I knew I was in good hands when she messaged me and told me with confidence should could make it…read morelook nice again. When I got there I wasn't sure but then she said, "don't worry I got you!" That's when I knew I was good hands! Thank you Raven! I love your art room Nextdoor as well! Rock on girl!

Wasteland tattoos is fantastic! Highly professional, fair prices, clean, efficient, and precise! I…read morehighly would recommend to all of my friends. The tattoo that I requested was very simple and small, and they could not have executed this more perfectly. Furthermore, this was my first tattoo, and they put my newbie nerves at ease immediately. Pros: Price: The tattoo that I received cost $160 (pre tip). They ask for a deposit of 50% in advance, and then have you pay the rest onsite. I believe that $160 is the minimum price for any tattoo here. Tripp provided me with a quote in advance, per my request, and was very prompt and direct about the pricing as soon as I provided him with an example of what I wanted, which I really appreciated. I initially felt like this price was a bit high, however I called several highly rated tattoo parlors in the area, and this was the lowest price for my simple tattoo. So comparatively, this place checks out, price-wise! I am glad I paid to have it done at Wasteland, as the experience was incredible. Accuracy: The tattoo was executed exactly as I requested-- I couldn't have asked for it to be any more accurate, honestly. It was simple, but I think with simple designs, any flaws are even more visible, in a way? So I was very pleased with how it came out. Friendliness: I had a very pleasant experience here. Banter throughout the tattooing process, I felt like my artist and I were just friends hanging out. There were upbeat R&B oldies playing, which put me right at ease. Pain: Truly painless, to be honest. I was shocked by how little pain I experienced. Honestly, it was reminiscent of a small scratch. Also super quickly completed. Simplicity of booking: Booking this appointment was so easy. I figure that this is partly due to the simplicity of my design, however I was still surprised how quickly they got me in. I was able to secure an appointment within a week of reaching out. When I showed up, they were ready for me, and the entire experience felt very streamlined and efficient. Clean studio: The studio was clean, modern, spacey, and private. The bright colors and upbeat music put me at ease immediately. Masks were worn throughout the process. Instructions on treatment/self care of tattoo: My artist provided me with detailed instructions as to how to care for my tattoo. I asked a lot of beginner, kinda silly questions, but never felt belittled, and felt like I was being taken seriously and really cared for just in the way that my questions were addressed. The care process was honestly very easy, and within a couple of days, I felt that it was pretty much healed up! A super easy and fun process :) Cons: Truly ZERO from me! I am so pleased with my tattoo and impressed with the overall experience offered at Wasteland tattoos. I am recommending to all of my friends in the DC area! Go here! You will not be disappointed, and your expectations will surely be exceeded, as mine were.

Got my second tattoo here and it's another winner! This time was with Dr. Z and he is a brilliant…read moreartist, has an efficient and light touch with tattooing, and is just in general a very friendly and warm person. If/when inspiration strikes, I would definitely go back again. The new location is great with lots of natural light and COVID safety is definitely taken seriously. Scheduling was easy for both the consult and appointment and pricing was fair with no surprises. All the stars!

Best fast and courteous service from Ebee thank you for being a great soul. Me and my wife came for…read morea dermal and high nose piercing she gave us the best detailed explanation for the least painful and best healing piercing process and after care steps. We felt at home and had all questions answered thoroughly before and after visiting shop. She also has a great selection of safe high end jewelry to choose from will only come back because of her please come to this shop for any service worth it !!!

I was extremely fortunate to find EB and Tim a couple years ago and I am so thankful that I was…read more The level of professionalism that these two show with every appointment, consultation, and sitting that I've spent with them speaks to how dedicated they are to their crafts. Since I've started going to them, I have not looked to anyone else to take care of my piercings or tattoos. EB is super helpful and thoughtful and has a great eye for piercing anatomy, and EB also takes the time out of super busy days to reply to messages and follow up with aftercare advice. EB from the beginning has been so accommodating with each visit and truly cares about the healing progress of finished work. Tim is such a hard worker and diligent artist and always takes time before/during/afterwards to make sure his projects are top notch. Every time that I see Tim's updated portfolio, my jaw always drops at how his creativity and his style shine, he is truly one of the best artists in the area in my humble opinion. Their work collectively speaks for itself. Additionally, they both take sanitation very seriously as they do not cut any corners in ensuring that their clients are taken care of for peace of mind. I recommend both of them in the highest regard and I think you should look no further when booking your next tattoo or piercing. Also, they both really love the organic fruit leather snacks from Whole Foods, I usually bring it during my visits to share with them because of how much they both love it. Make sure you bring them some and let them know I sent you!

Just got tattooed by Milan at tattoo paradise and he and the entire staff were a joy. 10/10…read morerecommendation and they're so pleasant and recommend good work. I loved my piece!

I don't recommend this place at all. If you are a parent and want to take your teen to get piercing…read moredone, this place will give you a hard time to do that. They want ID parent (I get that), they want birth certificate (I get that) but now they want a passport or drivers permit. My child doesn't drive. You would think with my ID, my child birth certificate and her school ID would do. They said that their insurance asks for this but as I search on Maryland laws doesn't say anything about this. This is their "business law" which is fine but parents don't take your children here because they won't help you.

Shannon, oh, Shannon, is amazing!!! I came in as a walk on to get my helix pierced before a viewing…read moreI was attending. she had someone before me, but filling out the paperwork on the iPad was easy peasy. once she was done, she examined my ear to see where she wanted to pierce me. I let her take the reigns and she decided on the final position. I got her last black titanium for my piercing. she was so quick to pierce me and the emotional service French bulldog was there for comfort. Shannon went over the aftercare prior to piercing me and after, she mentioned if I needed a repiercing due to location or if the earring falls out, she will do a complimentary repiercing which was sweet. she has a great attitude & her positivity really radiated out of her! thanks, Shannon! I can't wait to come back for another piercing :)

Shannon has taken such good care of me and my friends whenever we've come in! She's very helpful…read morewith placement decisions and giving guidance on what works and what doesn't for your anatomy. She's so warm and friendly, making an otherwise daunting experience pretty relaxing. The prices are quite affordable, especially for the area, and you get a punch card for a free 6th piercing (doubles count as 1)! Highly highly recommend:)

TK is a gem of a person- the moment you see him, you are going to love him. He's all about good…read morevibes, good energy, simply down to earth, you can instantly warm up to him. Give him full freedom with it, and he will go over and beyond what you expected. His speed and precision are unmatched. His studio is clean, organized and intimate. He will make sure you are comfortable and welcomed. You will not be disappointed with his work!

TK did an amazing job on my first tattoo. He fit me in last minute and worked efficiently without…read moreever feeling rushed. He's personable, straightforward, and has a calm energy that made the whole experience comfortable. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

Had a great experience working with Jeramee. From the scheduling to the actual tattooing, the whole…read moreprocess was great. After submitting the online form, I was contacted almost the next day. We scheduled a time to go in and talk about what I want and select the dates to do the actual tattooing. The shop and everyone in there is very great vibes. Everyone's in a good mood and having a great time which always makes the whole experience better. Jeramee is very real and down to earth; and his work is amazing. One of the reasons I decided to work with Jeramee is that he has people of all different skin tones in his portfolio. I can always appreciate that as it shows that he is skilled and knowledgeable and it honestly shows in the quality of his work. I would 100% recommend going here and I will definitely be going back in the future.

Had a great experience working with jeju. We work together to get the perfect design that k wanted…read morefor my tattoo. He was very patient . I had a very detailed tattoo piece done on me and the amount of detail on it is very precise. If you want to have any kind of realism piece done, I high recommend Jeju. Great communication, easy scheduling appointments.