"And some Phoenix May rise from these ashes. But the fire comes first" - @benbenabraham…read more I dunno about you, but this has been my experience. It's my story. It's how I understand the change that we each encounter and sometimes have to endure. Yet, we have to keep going. Navigating. Persevering at each turn and dead end. Icarus was told not to fly too close to the sun. He did anyway. Yes. He burned and fell into the ocean. But, that doesn't have to be the lesson. Maybe going for it, is the lesson. Out of that fire, something else can be born. Someone new can rise from those ashes. . . I have admired Christian's (@kurtistattoo ) work since I first saw an Instagram post, many years ago. Then I saw his work on a few people, and up close, it was more incredible than in any of the pictures. I was on a wait list before the pandemic in 2020, but ... so, in March of 2022, when his books opened again, I secured my consultation and my first session for November of 2022. 9 sessions later, and about 25 hours of work, this is a masterpiece; One I can't believe I get to have on my body. I gave Christian the overall concept, and he brought it to life. It was easy and awesome to trust his artistry, completely. Many years waiting for the right time and for availability. So WORTH THE WAIT! I love it!!! I couldn't be happier! I'm also grateful for the funny and friendly crew at @stonethecrowtattoo! Every artist there, has a unique gift! We are lucky to have this collective in the DMV area. Thanks Christian. You're the best! And, I'm sure I'll be back!

My niece had been asking for a tattoo for the past year. I told her that if she did the research…read moreabout the tattoo artists in the area and went and did a consultation with them, it would be OK with me. So she met Steve at Stone the Crow! Went through the consultation and then scheduled her appointment! I took her to her appointment! It's conveniently located in Rockville off East Gude on the back side of the shopping center. Plenty of parking. Inside the shop is open and well lit! There's a seating area with a pool table. In the area with the artists, each has their own space. Although open, they can provide a little bit of privacy with some curtains. Everything was so clean and organized! Steve did my niece's tattoo! It didn't take long but the detail and shading work is great! She's happy with her first tattoo and is already planning her next! I'll be going back to get my own redone.

I took my daughter here today. Made an appointment same day, Linh was on time, facility was…read moreimmaculate. She talked my 17 yr old through her belly button piercing. I would definitely go back and recommend.

felt spontaneous on a random Tuesday, i came in by walk-in (which is normally NOT allowed, do not…read morerecommend that). Linh who does piercings there was actually about to finish up for the day, but decided to still take me in (thank you very much Linh) had a great experience there! we were talking throughout my piercing experience it was my first time since my first lobe done as a baby. Linh was thorough with placement and talked about post-care and provides instructions. also shortly consulted about a possible next piercing, i would definitely go back to have Linh do my next piercings, the vibes were very much fun and comfortable. thank you so much!!

Went here for lobe and cartilage piercings, Rachel (Ray) was extremely talkative and friendly, she…read morefelt like the cool aunt. For my personality, she was too talkative honestly, I could barely get a word in about my actual concerns and questions. She did make me feel very safe, and the piercings are healing well. Not sure if it's because I already have some piercings, but she didn't go very in depth with proper care and things to look out for. No mention of a follow up either, so it left me with some questions but it's not a big deal. She is very knowledgeable so if you ask she will definitely tell you. Almost forgot to include this but the person I spoke to on the phone to schedule the appointment was quite rude, I saw a few other reviews talking about this too and it was my experience as well. Very short answers, exasperated tone and language, overall not a great first impression. I went through with the appointment because of the positive reviews about the piercer, but the person answering the phone could definitely scare people off.

Was recommended by a friend for their piercing services!…read more Clean, friendly, and up front with everything you need to know, I also recommend them! Ray did a fantastic job in piercing education, and I was out with my renewed piercings in less than 30 minutes!

I've been wanting to get piercings on my left ear to balance out the ones on my right. I wanted to…read moretry out a different piercing studio and found Queen's Gambit. The placement of my rook and conch were perfect, and the earrings themselves were so cute. Also, the piercer was efficient and kind. I will definitely come back for future piercings!

Monica was awesome! My daughter got her first tattoo this month, Monica helped guide and gave great…read moreinput on her tattoo. Thank you Monica!!! We will definitely be back!

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.

Decided to bite the bullet and get my rook pierced; Mac was literally the BEST piercer I've ever…read moremet. He walked me through the entire process before, during, and after the service while making sure I was comfortable. I have POTS, so getting pierced is always a bit of a nerve-racking thing for me, whether or not I'll get dizzy during the service, but the way he was educated on the condition, made sure he gave his advice on how to avoid me getting dizzy, and even gave me some candy afterward was incredibly comforting. The piercing also turned out fantastic, with minimal pain for the tough spot it was in! I will absolutely be going back for ANY future piercing needs I have. Also, the studio was such a comforting vibe and was just such a nice environment.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

Great atmosphere and very attentive love the energy and attention to detail. Maria is definitely a…read more10 in my book

I really liked the amount of work and creativity she put into coming up with a design that would…read morefit what I was looking for. Her rates were really reasonable for the quality of work. I would definitely come here again.