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    Fluid Ink

    4.6 (121 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Lion with qoute

    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!

    Mango tattoo

    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!

    The only thing honest. Refund of my deposit.
    Jose N.

    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.

    Frank Rodriguez' attempt at drawing straight lines

    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.

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    Allanna J.

    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.

    Megan M.

    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!

    Original freehand design by Lotoe
    Phil M.

    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.

    Harry Potter magical dog patronus tattoo in watercolor style, done by Ivan
    Allison B.

    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!!!!!

    Pus mixed with the antibacterial ointment the doctor prescribed. This was after the first time I went to the ER. (Between changing bandages)
    Stephanie M.

    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.

    Agnes C.

    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

    J N.

    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!!!

    Izzy J.

    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!!

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    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.

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    CraigPokesU

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    4.8
    (489 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Absolutely wonderful business! It was like going to a Medi-Spa…read more My sister pierced my ears when I was a child and one ear was crooked making it difficult to wear earrings so I stopped wearing them and I thought my ears had closed up. Marvin was fabulous. He used a tool and discovered that my ears were still open and he was able to insert earrings. He was very gentle, and concerned about my comfort. I would definitely recommend!

    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.

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    Brilliance Piercing

    Brilliance Piercing

    4.8
    (160 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    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.

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