Fast easy nose piercing. Cost was a little higher than competitors in the area but I didn't mind…read morefor a the great experience. Place was clean and piercer was friendly and gentle.

Finally decided to get a new piercing, went in one might around 5 pm. My friend and I got there we…read morewere greeted by an artist, we told him what we wanted he gave the prices very chill and cool. I got a smiley which was $40, my friend got a nose piercing $30. I went first J.R was our piercer it literally took seconds no pain at all just a small discomfort when he tried to put the horseshoe ball in place. He was so patient, cool, assuring, fast and very professional. I have had my piercing 11/21 and it feels completely healed I forget I even have it, it's my fav piercing right now I would def come back to get my second nose piercing. Thanks again JR!!!!

The staff was attentive, informative, and I love my tattoo. @tattoo_lettie was awesome. I'll…read moredefinitely be back!!

piercer can be told about metal sensitivity and still default to putting nickel in people's…read moreeyebrow, not knowledgeable in their respective field. tats seem fine here but I'd pierce elsewhere.

Went here for the first time and the customer service was amazing, the ladies treated me with so…read moremuch kindness and they also offered me water or Gatorade. They were so welcoming and my artist was on time and she's very talented, the vibe there was so nice. I would definitely recommend and go back for another one

I was in MD visiting my bestie & we decided to get tattoos. We looked up places & came across this…read moretattoo spot. It's actually low reviews on Yelp but don't know why. I thought they were so nice & cool. We went to get the tattoo & they have a system where whoever is next to tattoo gets to do it. Even tho we weren't getting tattooed by the other people one of them came up to us talked to us about it. They were really nice in my opinion. The shop was clean. The person that tattooed us was John, he was playing the tunes & he was really a vibe joking with us and all that. Thanks so much we loved our tattoo.

I can't thank Bobby Sylvestre at Blue Scarab Tattoo in Waldorf, MD enough for my latest tattoo. If…read moreanyone knows part of my story, I have two cover-ups, one that needs covered, and one BIG piece on my back that didn't turn out exactly the way I wanted it. So it's understandable to be extremely picky for an artist. But thank God for Bobby. His work is the best and EVERYONE SHOULD GET A TATTOO FROM HIM. Super awesome to talk to as well. Oh and he has been tattooing for 20 years. The experience makes a difference.

So i came here on Saturday to get a tattoo based of a recommendation from my old supervisor. I came…read morein as soon as they opened and spoke with Amber. I was acknowledged as soon as i came into the shop. I showed Amber my tattoo and went it to the shop email. She printed it out and for a price from Martin. Martin is the tattoo straits who did my tattoo. The original tattoo was bigger than I wanted, so he drew it and resized it for me. My tattoo only took about 15 minutes. Martin was one of the best artist I've ever had a tatto from. This is my fifth tattoo and he applied just enough pressure and I felt no pain. The shop is clean and the staff are very talent and friendly. I will be back for more work.

I initially came here to get my ears repierced after they closed up during my postpartum period. I…read moreswallowed the high price tag expecting premium service, but their customer service is completely rigid and lacking any basic empathy. Be prepared to spend hundreds of dollars once you factor in the premium jewelry they require you to purchase. Their piercing appointments are scheduled for an hour, yet the actual piercing only takes about 5-10 minutes. A significant portion of the appointment is spent discussing and selling jewelry. The real problem came with the follow-up downsizing appointment. After they emailed me to schedule it, the earliest availability was about a month out. As a new mom coordinating childcare for a baby and making a 40-minute drive through NoVA traffic is not easy. The downsizing appointment itself is only scheduled for 20 minutes, which made what happened next even more frustrating. Unfortunately, there was a lot of traffic on a Saturday and I arrived 12 minutes late. When I got there, a front desk lady met me at the door and refused to let me in. My appointment was canceled on the spot because I hadn't called or texted to say I was running late. I was driving and not checking my phone, which apparently didn't matter. There was no flexibility, no understanding, and no sympathy whatsoever for any circumstances. I was told another client was waiting in their car. So after waiting a month for an appointment, arranging my schedule around a baby, and driving 40 minutes, I left without receiving any service at all. Their policies may be their policies, but customer service matters too. The experience felt cold, inflexible, and completely dismissive. Given how much time is built into their appointments and how heavily they emphasize jewelry sales, I was surprised there was absolutely no flexibility for a customer who was a little late due to traffic. There are plenty of piercing studios out there, and after this experience, I would absolutely not waste time here. The prices are already high, and the lack of consideration for customers and new moms made me feel like a lesser person.

I got a helix piercing on both ears as redo from a previously botched job. I'm really happy to have…read morefound them because they actually educated me on piercing care, proper piercing process, etc. it was taking my piercings so long to heal, and I found out that they were pierced at an angle and weren't really going to heal. So I had to let them heal before I could get it done right. I had mostly had Jen do the piercings and the downsizing when it came time. She always gave feedback and was very patient with my questions as well. Tobias was the last person I saw for what was supposed to be a last downsize before I'm set until they heal, but they recommended I stick with the current post. So I actually didn't have to have anything else done. Now, I'm just waiting for my helixes to heal! Here are some more information that may help you determine if Brilliance Piercing is the studio for your piercing needs: they require appointments for any type of service (no drop-ins/walk-ins); they only work with jewelry they have for sale (I believe this is to ensure that the quality of the jewelry is top-notch and they know exactly the metal content - optimal healing conditions); when you have an appointment, you can't bring anyone with you; their jewelry are quite pricey, but not much more than other studios around. Their team is always upbeat, friendly, patient and knowledgeable: they will answer any question you may have and also always ensure you are aware of anything important regarding your piercing after care, etc. They have a wide selection of jewelry appropriate for whatever piercing you're getting! I'm happy with my experience and will come back for more piercings when I'm ready! I trust their professional opinions and also feel comfortable with the quality of their services. Definitely recommend.

I had a wonderful experience with Hannah and Piercing Joy. I was having a hard time finding a place…read moreto get my baby girls ears pierced because I didn't want a gun to be used and I didn't want to go to a tattoo shop. Communicating and scheduling with Hannah was super easy. She was very nice, professional and patient. I also decided to get my nose pierced. Overall I'm very happy with the experience

Hannah was super sweet and professional. She came and did my thirds on the lobes of both ears and…read moremy rook, as well as a few of my friend's piercings. She was friendly and made it super comfortable for my friend and I while giving us options/recommendations and jewelry to choose from. It's been a year since I've gotten them and they've healed nicely and are some of my favorite piercings! The prices are also VERY fair, the best I've encountered in the area, would totally recommend!

Had a smooth septum piercing appointment here. Blake was willing to mask while doing my piercing…read moreand was both informative and funny! Make sure to bring your cash.

Went to Craig Pokes U with my friend for forward helix piercings and the attitude we got was…read morehonestly crazy. When we first walked in the staff seemed super friendly with other customers, but the second it was our turn the vibe completely changed. We waited over an hour just to be helped, then the apprentice seemed annoyed that we were asking about jewelry prices. Sorry for wanting to know what we're paying for? Some pieces were $300-$370 each, which I understand because it's solid gold, but the way we were treated when we didn't want to spend that much made us feel judged and uncomfortable. The actual piercing process was also not great. The piercer smelled strongly like cigarettes while working on my ear (not exactly comforting), and he was really rough with my friend's piercing and kept bumping into her other piercings during the process. Overall the welcoming vibe disappeared FAST and the whole experience felt awkward and judgmental. Save yourself the weird energy and just drive the extra 12 minutes to Mister Finister's Tattoo & Piercing for a much better experience.

Lindsey's personality was friendly, patient and professional. She took her time to listen to what…read morepiercings and earrings I wanted, talked me through each procedure, and aftercare. I love my new piercings/earrings and highly recommend Lindsey! Thank you for making me feel comfortable and relaxed!

Worst service ever Receptionist has such a bad attitude…read moreInstead of helping me, the snobby lady hangs up They have no sensitivity towards customers They don't reassure you if you like what you're getting Not sanitary at all, hygiene is so poor Don't ever go here