*This is a review I started back in 2019 and just found in my drafts* 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 read more

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I received my first tattoo from Walker at Fluid Ink. The building looks a bit sketchy at first, but the 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. read more

Cool job. Love the attention. People is really nice there and have a chill vibe. The service is great. Exceeded my expectations. read more

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I cannot recommend the crew at Fluid Ink and specifically Franz more highly! From start to finish - he was professional, courteous, and willing to put the work in to get exactly what I was looking for. Franz is one of the most talented and dedicated artists I've ever met and I would strongly encourage reaching out if you're considering getting your 1st or 20th tattoo! read more

Fluid Ink - Lion with qoute - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Hubby and I got tattoos from Jenn R today. After 1 month of non stop research in the DMV area, I reached out to Jenn on IG and she's very responsive. She's also very friendly in person! Weekend appointments tend to get booked far in advance. We went to her specifically for fine line tattoos. She listened to what we like and also provided her ideas and suggestions. My last tattoo was about 7 years ago, and some things have changed in the tattoo industry, and Jenn was patient to explain what the differences are nowadays. It was a very positive and relaxing experience. Now the studio itself: Fluid Ink is welcoming and not intimidating (which I often find at other studios). Everyone is friendly including the front desk lady. And I also really like the music at the studio. read more

I grew up in the DMV and have been to a lot of tattoo shops, but Fluid Ink is unmatched for the great vibe, talent, cleanliness, and professionalism. Jenn Ramirez is an absolute force as a tattoo artist. I brought my cousin here to get her first tattoo because I wanted her to have the best experience, and that's what we got. So much so, I ended up getting one too. Jenn was unbelievably kind, patient, flexible, detailed, and her fine line and floral expertise is unreal. She will work with you on every step to ensure it's your dream tattoo. I'm going back to finish my floral sleeve, and I can't wait to work with her again! After this experience, I couldn't see myself going to any other shop or artist. Thank you, Jenn! read more

Jen R was incredibly kind and fair. My sister and I went to get tattoos in memory of our childhood dog, Mango. Jen was responsive, helpful and professional. Will definitely go back! read more

Fluid Ink - Mango tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I agreed with Mr. Jason Nunley for more than a month, he was recommended by the receptionist of this office and recommended by Mr. Ivan Lopez and I paid him 100 dollars to save me my share, the vual would be today July 2. Three days ago I spoke with Mr. Hason to confirm my visit for today Friday July 2 and he told me that if we would meet today to do the work. Last night around 9:00 pm he wrote me a message telling me that he canceled my appointment because someone gave him the full money. It seems to me a lack of respect, lack of professional ethics, lack of word and lack of responsibility. I cannot trust people who work like this, much less in the name of this company that supports all its tattoo artists. It is proof that my appointment was canceled because someone paid him in full. This proves the lack of respect, lack of professional ethics, lack of responsibility and the fact of producing mistrust or discrimination. He preferred to take someone who paid him in full, having paid my deposit of 100 dollars more than a month in advance and having confirmed three days ago that he would do the job for me. I lost a day of work and also remained completely confident. read more

Fluid Ink - The only thing honest. Refund of my deposit. - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Frank Ramirez massively fucked up the first session of my arm tattoo, didn't tell me he tried to fudge uneven lines together, charged me $800 for three hours of tattooing, then never responded to any of my messages nor took responsibility in any way. Edit: after this post went up, Frank refunded the total amount paid for the tattoo. read more

Fluid Ink - Frank Rodriguez' attempt at drawing straight lines - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Cody is an AMAZING artist! He brought my idea to life and helped me pay homage to a hard time in my life. My session with him was probably the best I have ever had. He is a great conversationalist, and steps you through his design process before the ink hits the skin. read more

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OMG, hands down on the best tattoo studio in the area. From the beginning consultation with Jen, who help me process my concerns and suggested the best artist for my ideas. We booked two appointments, one with Jason and in January will be doing a cover up with Antonio! Which I am super excited to work with. Went to the studio on Monday to see Jason, from beginning to finish he walked through the process of the best location for the tattoo. After, going back and fourth in conversation with him, he they suggested putting the tattoo stamp on both areas to see what I would like better. Which was so helpful, because of my indecisiveness. Jason, was patient and reassuring throughout! I love my tattoo and can't wait to go back! read more

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Although I have not actually gotten tattooed here yet, my consultation with the owner (Antonio) was very pleasant. He was very patient with me, and we came up with a great plan to move forward when I'm ready for the tattoo. He's super professional and I look forward to getting the actual thing! read more

Outstanding experience! It started with my consultation with Eddie -- who was welcoming, clear on process and cost, and connected me with an amazing artist. Eddie connects you with the perfect artist for the kind of design you envision. My artist, Lotoe, took my vision and created a custom design. He drew an original Phoenix on my arm, shoulder, and chest. I wanted to cover my chemo port and Lotoe was able to do so with beautiful artwork. I will be going back to finish the work in a couple of weeks but here is my work to date. Lotoe is amazing! Highly recommend Fluid Ink. read more

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I can't say enough good things about my experience with Fluid Ink this past weekend!!! I got my very first tattoo there and am so unbelievably satisfied. It started from my first consult, where I met with Eddie, who was really attentive to what I was looking for and took copious notes on what I had in mind. He suggested I work with Ivan because I had been looking for someone to do a watercolor-style tattoo. I am so grateful I got matched up with Ivan, who was so lovely to work with. He took my ideas from a Pinterest board ("I like these outlines" and "I like this illustration style" and "I want this shape") and managed to mesh them all into a really beautiful, cohesive design that is so unbelievably meaningful to me. He spent several hours painstakingly drawing up the draft until I was perfectly satisfied, and then he printed the stencil in several sizes so I could try it on in several different positions on my arm. I so appreciated Ivan's thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and attentiveness during this whole process, especially because it was my first tattoo and I had been pretty nervous. The shop was clean and super professional, and all the staff were so lovely to interact with and so supportive of one another's work. It really was a lovely place to spend five hours on a Saturday! Ivan and Eddie made sure to give me plenty of resources for pre- and post-care (such as Eddie recommending a few different types of lidocaine cream to apply before the tattoo and Ivan suggesting coconut oil and several different brands of moisturizer). I could not be more satisfied and am so incredibly impressed with Ivan's skill as an artist and his ability to bring my idea to life. Thank you all for such a special first tattoo!!!!! read more

Fluid Ink - Harry Potter magical dog patronus tattoo in watercolor style, done by Ivan - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The artist I went to was sweating a whole lot during the session. He kept grabbing a paper towel and wiping his face with it and then would go straight back to tattooing without changing his gloves or ANYTHING. Long story short, my tattoo swelled up to twice the size of my arm within the first two hours of me leaving there. I have 20+ tattoos, so I know they swell slightly, but this blew up like a balloon. It eventually started peeling on its own because of the infection that formed. I had to go to the hospital two separate times because of it. While I was at the hospital I the doctor gave me two different pill antibiotics and an antibiotic ointment. That's three different antibiotics for this tattoo... they doctor even said this might be one of the worst tattoo infections he has ever seen. I called Fluid Ink and I told them what happened. They proceeded to tell me it was my own fault, that I didn't take care of it properly, or that I was, in their words, "allergic to coconut oil." I told them I use coconut oil on my face EVERYDAY and they STILL proceeded to tell me I was allergic to coconut oil. I have 20+ tattoos, NONE of them have EVER been infected because I take amazing care of my tattoos, as I tried doing with this one. I really do think it's because the artist kept wiping his sweaty face, not changing his gloves and proceeding to tattoo me. I didn't want to go back in for the touch up, because why would I? They just messed my arm up and I had to pay for ALL of my medical bills. I asked if I could have the $300 dollars back since I payed for the second touch up appointment ahead of time, and they refused to give me MY money back. I went to a different shop to get it fixed, and what do you know? I encountered ZERO problems with the healing, because I take care of my tattoos. The artist would change his gloves every time he touched something that wasn't my skin. I had a horrible experience with Fluid Ink, and I would never recommend any friend to go there. Anytime a friend of mine tells me they are getting a tattoo, I always tell them to avoid this place like the plague. Anytime I show a friend pictures of what happened to arm arm, each person says the same EXACT thing, "you should sue that place! Or at LEAST get them to pay for your medical bills!" Again, long story short, I take amazing care of my tattoos, the artist kept wiping his sweaty face and not changing his gloves and proceeded to tattoo me, my arm got infected and they blamed ME. read more

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Rojo is amazing. A fantastic artist and very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend his work specifically, and Fluid Ink in general. Everyone I meet there was extremely professional and pleasant. read more

Stay away from this place, dirty, smells like weed. Staff was unprofessional .If I could give it a lower score I would.

Ivan did such an excellent job on my first tattoo:) Got exactly what I wanted.. Got an Appointment fairly quick. He 's professional, friendly, and super fast! It took like less than 10 minutes to do the tattoo and the price was very reasonable. Ps: Parking is a little challenging, just give some extra time before your appointment ;) no Biggie read more

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Overall, my experience with Fluid Ink was beyond exceptional. From the moment I reached out with my tattoo idea, someone immediately got back to me to partner me with the perfect artist. Communication and professionalism was always fast and helpful. Ultimately, I worked with Jasmine and to say she is beyond talented is an understatement. She met with me, made changes that reflected what I wanted and delivered. I could not be happier with the result and all of my interactions. I will clearly be back to work with Jasmine again! She is amazing! read more

I'd give them 12 stars if I could. From professionalism, pricing, and most importantly quality of work, Fluid Ink knocks the ball out of the park! I can't say thank you enough to Antonio and his staff. For the past 11 years I've been walking around with a horrible "cupcake" tattoo on my ankle. This tat has a lot of sentimental value to me as it pays homage to my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (further details aren't necessary, just know it's special!!). Anyways, I've been walking around with a horrible tattoo on my ankle for the past 11 years that people have often mistaken for a cheeseburger. After following Antonio on IG for quite some time, I finally decided enough was enough, and I reached out to the shop to have him rework my "cupcake". I spoke briefly with Antonio about how I wanted to keep the original design, but I wanted my cupcake to look like an actual cupcake. When I tell you he did his thing! Even as I write this review I'm soooo happy because this tattoo means a lot to me, and he was able to resurrect a horrible piece, and transform it into what it was meant to be all along. Thank you Antonio! I greatly appreciate your work, professionalism, and patience (my leg twitched during the tattoo). Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

Soooo, I have had a yelp account for about 2years and this is the first time I am taking the time to write a review. I have 4 tattoos and I want 3 covered or enhanced. I decided to cover the tat on my back first. The consultation - Jenny is amazing and super sweet. I felt like she was my sista from another mista! I sent the picture I wanted on my back, we set a date, and I was good to go. The tattoo - An amazing experience. Antonio is super cool and I verified the needles were unopened and up-to-date prior to the session beginning. My tattoo session took approx 6 hours. Jenny and the staff made sure I (and my mom) were comfortable. I strongly recommend Fluid Ink to everyone reading this review! Thanks FLUID INK!!! read more

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I came in to replace my septum ring because one of the balls on my horseshoe ring fell off. I was fortunate enough to have such an expert on piercings, Eddy. He was super attentive, helpful, and informative! If you find yourself going to Fluid Ink for a piercing I HIGHLY recommend Eddy!! read more

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I've gotten three tattoos by Ivan, & was told I should write a yelp review. Very professional and does an amazing job especially when it comes to shading. I would recommend him to anyone who likes getting compliments about their tattoo. read more

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Eddy is a great guy and an amazing piercer!! Go see him and u will be really happy u did!!

My experience with Fluid Ink/Ivan was nothing short of AMAZING!!! I randomly wandered into this shop after I had a horrible experience at another moments before. Ivan was able to fit me in right away. I chose a sternum piece from the internet, Ivan did an INCREDIBLE job!! The pain was a bit more than I could handle but he and the staff were so patient, supportive & helpful with tips on making my experience that much better!! I am beyond satisfied with the work I got done that a few hours later I brought my boyfriend to schedule an appointment for a chest piece he's been wanting! I most definitely will be back for more!! Thanks again Ivan!! read more

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Hands down one of the best if not the best tattoo artists in Virginia ! I literally waited years to come across an artist like Antonio and I'm a really happy customer of his due to the work his done on me. I seriously can't wait for my next tattoo with him. Book early, because he does have a very loyal clientele. You won't be disappointed. read more

I am only giving 1 star because my initial interaction was positive. I showed up on March 26th for a consult and was told Ivan (not sure if that's the correct spelling) would be best suited to do my tattoo, but wasn't in that day. I scheduled a consult for 3 weeks later. Went back today (April 18) for my consult at 1:00. The guy at the front desk said that Ivan had stepped out and probably went to 7/11 and would be back in about 5 mins. I said ok and sat down while the guy called him and said "your consult is here and yeah I told her you stepped out and would be right back, she's waiting." 20 mins later I'm still sitting there and not one word was said to me. So I just got up and walked out. I've stewed in this for the last 2 hours and feel like they could have apologized and not lied to my face. I have plenty of tattoos and I've never had such an unprofessional experience in my life. Update: he sent me and email asking if I could do a FaceTime consult and said that he showed up right after I left. read more

So I can only speak on one artist in the shops because that's all I had the pleasure of dealing with. I had Jnoon outline my previously existing Tattoo (sleeve) and add my sponsor's logo to it. Everything went great But we ran out of time. i scheduled another appointment to have it finished and it was set for Feb 20. The night before my appointment he DM'd me stating he would have to reschedule me (bad weather) so I said ok and sent him my next few months off days. a week goes by and I hear nothing so I ask again. finally he responds and says soonest he has is March 20. 1 month for a push back date? I figured something was up and that's when he said he won't do the tattoo at all. Don't et me wrong I think he's a skilled tattoo artist. However his customer service skills are absolute trash. Tattoo skill-8 Customer Care-0 Communication-2 Professionalism-0 read more

I've been working with Antonio on my Disney princesses half sleeve for over a year now. When I first came to him, I had half the idea ready and he helped me develop the rest! He's very professional, creative, and reasonable with pricing. He takes pride in his work and is very honest with everything involved with your tattoo. I'm excited to get more pieces in the future! Ps: parking is a little troublesome, so arrive early to get yourself a spot! read more

Fluid Ink - This is my second session picture. I've since gone in for 2 more sessions. Final pics to come!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Ivan did a FANTASTIC job on my tattoo, as well as my sisters. His attention to detail, steady hand and warm welcome made the entire experience one of the best I've had (getting tattoos). Jenny was also extremely welcoming and helpful over the phone. The team at Fluid Ink went beyond expectations to make my sisters first tattoo unforgettable. HIGHLY recommend Fluid Ink for your next tattoo. Give them a call and ask for Ivan. He will not let you down - fantastic artist! read more

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The people that work here are amazing! My daughter (and her friends) got their ears pierced by Ed. He and everyone there were very kind, patient and understanding. They let us ask as many questions, including several follow up questions. This is a great business with great people. read more

For starters, I'm picky with my artists. Out of the 11 I have, majority came from one artist in the northern VA area... which I still would recommend and suggest. I stumbled upon Antonio's work via social media (Instagram to be specific) and I was definitely intrigued by his work. I fell in love with his pieces when it came to watercolor. He definitely has his own style and edge to his work. All of my pieces are black and gray.... so getting color was a big risk for me. The placement, the size, and the overall concept of what I drew up was still a blur. I walked in the shop for my consultation with a lot of hesitation. I was worried because I've only been dedicated to one guy and now I'm branching out. I didn't know how his personality was or how he basically priced his work. Within the first 5 min, I was comfortable. He listened to what I had to say and he knew I was indecisive about it. He offered suggestions, he was open to my ideas, it was the full 9 yards. I made my appt that day with a $100 deposit. Last night was my appt and I could not be happier with my piece. He gave me different sizes to see what would look best. The session took 5.5 hours with a few breaks in between. He used so many colors and was super detailed oriented.... and IT HURT LIKE A B****!!!! But he didn't let me pain stop him from getting the tiny little details in. Overall, great artist. Great work. Every person will suggest "their artist". Just see his work and actually talk to him. Get a feel for who he is and build your comfort. You won't be disappointed. :-) read more

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9 years had passed since my last tattoo and I was looking for an artist who could create a botanical piece for my left side. I set up a consultation at Fluid Ink. I went to them with my ideas and scheduled an appointment to have the work done ~2 weeks later. The piece that Antonio created is absolutely beautiful. He really captured everything I had envisioned for the tattoo (my first color piece!) and made it come to life on my body. The shading, clean lines, and fluidity of the flowers are outstanding. I honestly couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. He was also very amenable to taking some breaks when I needed them. After 5 1/2 hours in the chair, I was cooked. Antonio and his wife, Jenny, run the shop together. They are extremely professional and friendly, and the shop is clean and well organized. Tattooing is an art form and Antonio delivers and then some. I highly recommend Antonio and Fluid Ink. read more

Fluid Ink - Tattoo by Antonio - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Such a lovely environment! Antonio was super patient with my girlfriend and I while we decided on some final touches. It's a smaller space but I think it really allows you to connect with the artist! Now about his work! Holy shit! Such precise and clean lines. Mind you both tattoos are fairly small. And the results... WOW. He has a light arm. (Which my friend who got her FIRST tattoo really appreciated lol) He also carries many different colors to choose from. Overall and most importantly he was kind and respectful. He was fair with his prices. I will definitely come back and refer my friends to him. read more

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Got my first Tattoo today and I'm so pleased with this place. Everyone is so friendly and professional. I'm very happy and feel lucky that my first experience was amazing. read more

This review is long overdue ( sorry Antonio). I saw this shop and the DC tattoo convention and didn't realize they were so close to my home. Tucked away in a little office building on a side street in Arlington you would almost never know they are there. I think I had to wait about 6 months for my reservation but it was worth it. Antonio listen to my initial ideas , we both looked online and something and he came up with a great drawing. He printed several sizes so I could choose how big I was comfortable with before starting. Day of it was about 6 hours with a few breaks but Antonio powers through stopping several times to show me what he had done so far and make sure we were on the right path. Great personality. Great artist, I think the wait time might be longer now but for me I would wait again for the next one read more

Antonio is the best tattoo artist! He's very patient and detail oriented. He added a lot of personalized details to something that was so simple and that was so special to me. Thank you Antonio and Jenny! read more

Antonio is an amazing artist! Went for the consultation ~month prior to appointment for cover up. When explaining what I was thinking he was right there with me in the best way.. he was able to visualize with me about everything I wanted for my cover up. returned for appointment today and was nervous but Antonio did a great job with amping me up for the work. So much attention to detail and has excellent recommendations. I'm so happy with my cover up and highly recommend Antonio and Fluid Ink! read more

Fluid Ink - Cover up done 10/25/2016. Love it. - Tattoo Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fluid ink was amazing. Everyone was friendly. Edwing did an amazing piercing my nose and was great. Ezekiel was nice and help me keep calm. They both were sweet and funny. 10/10 read more

Fluid Ink has an amazing group of artists! I am always so happy when I leave there . Antonio is so talented and is always able to transfer my ides into art. read more