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!

My second tattoo with Gilda. As always she was receptive to what I was looking for and thank god…read moreshe was honest with me. The original Ram looked like the devil and she was gracious enough to work with me to come up with something better and it fit the bad-asserry I wanted. Will be back for more.

Lady Octopus is a premier parlor. The energy is calm and all of the artists are talented. I was…read morelucky to work with Eugene. He specializes in realism and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I'm definitely going back for another when there is availability. Be sure to book here if you take your body art seriously!

Decided on a whim to get a tattoo for me sweet little pug! Brian was helpful with facilitating the…read morewalk in appointment. Nick was an excellent artist! He took his time, was friendly, had a calming demeanor, and gave great attention to the delicate/fine line style of the tattoo. He also loves animals which was fun to chat about.

Two of us came in for a walk-in on a Saturday and everyone was super helpful! They were able to…read moretake our request and do both of our tattoos very quickly. Drew was very helpful and did a great job! The shop is very cute and clean, and since it's in the union market area there is lots of parking and is metro accessible. Overall great shop!

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

I left a 5-star review a couple months ago for Tam, who did a fantastic job on my flat piercing,…read moreand now I'm back to give another for Michael, the other piercer at this location. An old piercing of mine got infected and swollen (my own fault, don't try to size-up cartilage piercings at home, kids!) and Michael graciously removed it for me and cleaned up my ear even though I was late to my appointment. He was extremely kind and non-judgemental about the whole thing even though judgement would have been fair and warranted. So a big thumbs-up from me!

Michael was great! I've gotten a few piercings from him already which all went well. This time I…read morecame in for another piercing but he actually suggested a re-arrangement of my jewelry that looked really nice, and was just what I wanted without exactly knowing it. Super helpful to have someone who can make informed suggestions like that!

Came here months ago to get 3 piercings. Did a walk-in and was able to have someone do it after…read moremaybe 15 min max of waiting (not too bad). Place was super clean and the staff were nice/knowledgeable. Super happy with my rook, helix, and double.

My daughters and I went to Rick's for a family tattoo…read more Cristen did all three of ours, and they came out exactly the way we wanted. She was very sweet and patient with us. She even got my fearful daughter thru it with ease. Would highly recommend.

*This is a review I started back in 2019 and just found in my drafts*…read more I'd give Fluid Ink 10 stars if I could! I have about 8 tattoos, one of which I've hated for 18 years and really wanted to cover. After researching a shop for months, I really liked their work but I wasn't in the country. I reached out via email with my cover up idea and Jenny was super responsive and accommodating of my situation. We set an appointment with Ivan initially but on the appointment day, the artist changed to Antoine, who I already knew was the owner. The shop was extremely clean and I felt comfortable instantly. After waiting for about 10 mins, Antoine showed me the sketch idea and I absolutely loved it! He took the time to incorporate my minor changes and was very patient. Altogether, the piece took about 6 hours. **6 years later: this is my FAVORITE piece

I received my first tattoo from Walker at Fluid Ink. The building looks a bit sketchy at first, but…read morethe shop itself is very nice and clean. Walker was so sweet and made sure I was relaxed and comfortable. I have slight allergies to latex, so he wrapped my arm in plastic wrap instead. For the price and service, I'll definitely be returning.

I wanted my nose re-pierced for my 35th birthday and found this shop on yelp. I called in the…read moremorning and made an appointment for 330 that afternoon. I texted the number on the website and received a detailed response right away. Trinity introduced herself as my "Master Piecer" and when I arrived, she knew exactly who I was, even greeting me by name. Trinity might be one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Her kind and welcoming demeanor really make you forget she's about to stab you in the face. She assured me: "all I need is 19 seconds" and please believe I counted. She was right. I was in and out in 5 minutes. I got the stud, because she didn't have a gold ring. But, she says she will gladly switch out any jewelry if I didn't feel comfortable doing it on my own. Outside of the pain of a punctured nostril, you can't beat friendly service and affordable prices, I will definitely be back.

I made a payment in advance and was undecided as to what to get. I then gifted the tattoo to a…read morefriend who too was unsure as to what she wanted as a cover up. Time passed and either of us knew that the other did not receive the service I attempted to reach Trinity on multiple occasions, to include calling, texting, and even stopping by the shop, to no avail. As of to date, I have not been able to reach Trinity or to receive a refund for services NOT received. I am extremely disappointed!! I paid in advance, never thinking that I would have to take legal actions to get the service or my FULL REFUND!

I have wanted this tattoo for nearly 20 years and just never did it. At 58 years young and after…read moreexperiencing some major life upheaval and realizing myself and my family had been through so much I decided it was time to do the things I wanted. After all life is short. The original dragon fly was done in Florida and while I love it, and had my vision, when I got home I decided I wanted al little more. That's where Tressa came in and made my vision come to love. She was so friendly, kind and I was relaxed, at ease and enjoyed the experience with her. I have already planned my next one! I should also add that after I had my original done my husband asked me to design a family tattoo for him, together we came up with his and I will add the photo below. Nicole was his artist and she incorporated the butterfly from mine into his. before my husband left she had our full story and shared some of her own. What makes it all interesting is there are tons of things in common and he left feeling great. Almost like getting therapy while being inked. My next one will match his with different colors. Maybe not on my back. He said the numbing cream was well worth it! He will submit another review but I can't help but share his as well!!! If you want a tattoo but have been putting it off go see that ladies! You will love them!

I looked them up really quickly because one of my piercings end cap on the barbell fell off so I…read morehad to find someone quickly. The piercings I have are still healing and I couldn't wait. I drive over 20 minutes since they were the first ones that answered. The studio is located in a multi business strip mall with great amount of parking available. I would definitely give them a call to see if you can walk in because I knocked on the door and nobody answered so I waited in my car. She or whomever is working in the shop will answer or at least you can text them if they are busy which is what I did. I was finally able to be seen when she advised me she was in the studio but did not hear me knock. Because I only needed an end cap for a piercing. She placed the new end cap and I just paid for the barbell. I do know so glad I got them done in another state because her in Maryland just paying for one piece of jewelry costs about the same price as the piercings. If I'm in the area I would stop by especially since I was able to just walk in without an appointment.

I had an amazing experience with Ling as my tattoo artist! She was incredibly patient, kind, and…read moremade me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. She took the time to answer my questions and made sure I was happy with every detail. Her tattoo room was also such a nice touch--it had a TV where I could watch shows during the appointment, plus lots of snacks available, which made the experience even more relaxing and enjoyable. You can tell she really cares about her clients and wants them to feel at home. I absolutely love my tattoo and would highly recommend Ling to anyone looking for a talented artist and a great overall experience! My tattoo is still in bandage but I will be uploading pictures when the second skin is ready to come off!

Destini did amazing scheduling everything and had great communication, and on top of that super…read morenice and easy to talk to! Cuong the tattoo artist was super cool and very detailed oriented he saw the piece I wanted and was immediately ready to take on the challenge and conquered it. I don't have words to describe how impressed I am with the tattoo artist, and the atmosphere was very welcoming. The service that was requested was made 10 times better! I just want to give my thanks to them and definitely going back for another piece!