I needed a perfectionist to put "nothing beautiful without struggle" in Latin on my arm/shoulder…read more My usual Timebomb tattoo artist, Marcus, to his credit said, "You want Kyle for this". Kyle was hyper-accurate and precise. It looks perfect, and I mean perfect. He had a sign at his station that said "big tippers go to heaven" . I'm in. -- Dave

Can't recommend Captain Gordon, Christie, and Pari enough!!!!!…read moreI've gotten 20 piercings and 2 tattoos done by Time Bomb since 2019 and have had nothing but amazing experiences every single visit. Can't forget to mention that their shop is filled with the "Curiosities" portion which will entertain you for hours. I spot new trinkets and oddities every time I'm there. If I had to use one word to describe operations it would be "CLEAN". Their sanitation protocols are beyond medical standards and the term "professionalism" would be an understatement. Even as a seasoned piercing client, they're all still diligent in ensuring I'm updated and informed on aftercare practices as well. Advanced piercings, helix, lobe, and nipples, a wrist tattoo, and spine piece later, I'll always chose Time Bomb as my body mod providers. A full bodysuit tattoo piece is in the near future, and I can't wait!!!! I would and still do recommend Time Bomb to everyone I come across. Services: Ear piercing, Color ink tattoos, Tattoo aftercare, Piercings, Tattoo design, Female tattoos, Tattoos Requested style: Custom, easy to heal, low maintenance, and consultation in placement were all part of the process in piercing and tattoo decisions. Their team of professionals were able to answer all my questions and give sound advice in how I'd experience and heal from the new pieces. Cleanliness: I've walked into doctor's offices less clean than Time Bomb's shop. They take cleanliness and sanitation to a new level and it helps make the experience feel safe and cared for Artists: My piercers were Alden, Jasper, Christie, Captain, and Pari, tattoo artists are John and Captain. I'd recommend all of them, although Pari was supernaturally fast with her piercing experience (3 helix's). No joke, it took under 5 minutes to place, prep, pierce, and clean up. The piercings themselves took maybe a minute and a half. Both Pari and Christie made the piercings hurt less than expected and have such a skilful and delicate touch that they're experts in their industry.

I got this tattoo as a walk in and this place did an amazing job the people that work here are very…read morefriendly and patient,I 10/10 recommend this shop.The vibes were also so fun and I loved the music and all the art work displayed

I'm basically a walking advertisement for Key City Tattoo at this point, and I'm very fine with…read morethat! These guys are the best of the best. That's why I keep going back (we're 10+ tattoos in at this point just with Key City!). Cleanly, friendly, and creative. I often have emailed the owner, Gary, a totally random concept to design. He has knocked it out of the park every time. As an art lover, I am just astounded by the level of creativity in this shop. I am often stopped on the street to ask where I got my tattoos done, and I always tell them Key City is worth the drive no matter where you are in the DMV. I have had two memorial ashes tattoos completed here, and I have been impressed with the professionalism, empathy, and dedication to making these special pieces of art. Their tattooing skill is top notch. Many of my oldest tattoos still look like they were done in the past year. Their aftercare instructions have always been clear and easy to follow. Bottom line. This is the shop to go to in Maryland. You won't be sorry!

Love love love it here, Josh is amazing highly recommend this place if you like traditional tats!…read moreThe atmosphere is very welcoming and everyone there is a vibe to be around! I got my shin tattooed here twice now and loved the results.

Brianne did AMAZING! She was very kind, and did a fantastic job on my tattoo! Thank you so much!read more

I love this shop! It's a small one with a handful of really great artists, and the vibe is hanging…read moreout with your friends goofing off. Everyone here is rad, and James is the best! He's super easy going, explains everything simply but not like I'm a dummy. Makes sure I'm comfy and ready to go, works quick and makes my tattoos look most excellent and keeps me giggling the whole time. Love working with a shop and artist that doesn't have tattitude and treats everyone fair and kind. Can't wait to go goof off and get another one!

I requested a fine line tattoo and instead of declining the offer James accepted it. As soon as it…read morewas done there was haloing around it. Only two months later it was bled out beneath the skin and looks horrible. And I will have to try and get it removed somewhere. The atmosphere was awful. Didn't wipe the bench between me and my boyfriend and he played bluegrass SO loudly the entire time. Do not recommend as a place for your first tattoo or any fine line tattoos ever.

i genuinely enjoyed the process, getting a tattoo here is fun and makes it a great environment…read more Scott C. was fantastic and my fiancés mom and aunt went and got it done exactly how requested. will continue to go back. he did my entire left arm sleeve.

I chose Cory Lance at Black Label Tattoo because of his reputation for blackout work, and I was…read moregenuinely looking forward to my appointment. The quality of the tattoo itself met my expectations. My concern is with the pricing and communication process. Before the appointment, I paid a $300 deposit. The tattoo session lasted approximately four hours, but at no point before the work began was I given a total price or estimate for the sleeve. After the tattoo was completed, I was informed that the total price for the tattoo would be $5,000. We discussed the lack of upfront pricing, the amount was reduced, and we ultimately resolved the matter with a final total payment of $3,300. My issue is not the final amount we ultimately agreed upon. My concern is that the total cost was never disclosed before the tattoo began. Learning the price only after the work was complete put me in a very uncomfortable position because I no longer had the opportunity to decide whether I wanted to move forward at that cost. I believe customers should always receive a clear estimate or total price before any work begins, especially for projects that cost several thousand dollars. If the pricing had been discussed upfront, I could have made an informed decision before committing to the tattoo. I'm sharing my experience so future clients understand the importance of discussing pricing in detail before the tattoo starts. I hope this feedback encourages clearer communication and pricing transparency going forward.

Amazing service. Lovely staff. I felt so comfortable here and enjoyed every minute. I went to see…read moreCaitlin and highly recommend her.

Had a tattoo done by Charli back in April (the review is late, I'm sorry)…read more Came to Blue Crab and Charli upon the recommendation of a friend. I couldn't have been more pleased with the shop, my experience and Charli. Upon entering, Jess greeted me and made me feel welcome. After waiting a few minutes, Charli came out to say hello, talk about my tattoo and gave me her opinion of what to do. She drew the stencil, placed it where we discussed and did her thing. It ended up being beautiful, beyond what I had imagined. She's so incredibly talented and her work is just fabulous. The attention to detail and working the tattoo in with what I already have - perfection. I'm so happy. I booked another appt with her in a few months. If you have any doubts - don't! Book the appt and see her!

Went in for a watercolor-esque tattoo that I had been dreaming of for years, and Seth made it look…read more1000x better than I could ever imagine!! His shop is super clean and the vibes are chill, he is incredibly talented and professional, and the price is right! I look forward to getting more ink done at Born of A Legacy!!

The atmosphere is great! Very welcoming and not overpowering like some other tattoo parlors. Felt…read morevery comfortable, clean, and had great pricing! Wonderful and professional artists at work.

this guy is very rude, and the piercings he does infected and has to be retired because same…read morereasons. bad quality, no length when the are swollen, something is wrong custome has to come back and pay again to change the jewelry. when I complain he just answer very rude. he doesn't explain charges and after the price go to expensive and still he arguing with the customer. I felt so unsastified. I have been paying for a bad service. he puts her niece who is apprentice and she is not doing well and still I have to pay full price. I won't recommend this place if I could I will give zero stars and no recommend to anybody to go that place.

0/10 would not recommend to a friend. (Or an enemy) I…read morecalled ahead to book an a appointment to get my septum pierced in August. When I arrived I was told the lead piercer was no longer in and I could not be seen by him. I was disappointed since I was not notified prior to coming in, but the apprentice expressed she could do it for $15. It was my birthday, so I was determined to get it pierced... The apprentice asked which ring I preferred and I expressed the smaller one since I have a smaller nose. The apprentice did not feel in my nose prior to piercing and then pierced my nose....she immediately said she missed and it was lopsided. I debated leaving as is because the pain was so bad , but she said she wouldn't be able to live with herself if I left with a lopsided piercing, she took out the jewelry and pierced my nose again, but this time hurt way more. I immediately felt like passing out and throwing up. She wasn't sure how to react and seemed scared. After finally receiving water and catching my breath and paid (and tipped) for my very much $15 worthy piercing - I left. Although it was not ideal, I did pay for what I got... so I thought. A few months later I went into another shop that had jewelry so I could exchange my ring. The piercer at this other location was MORTIFIED. She said the piercing was done incorrectly and would rip my cartilage of not taken out. She advised me to return to where I got pierced and give the lead piercer a chance to fix it. I returned to Snakeman's and the apprentice greeted me. I reminded her I was and expressed what the other piercer told me. As I was telling her, the lead piercer (who I am assuming is Snakeman/owner) and he asked what happened. I told him everything I just typed and immediately it was my fault. He didn't say sorry and started saying it probably occurred when I flipped my piercing, changing my jewelry too soon, and allergies. I expressed that I had done none of those things or have allergies. He then told me the piercer from the other location was being dramatic and told me it was my choice what to do next. I told him I understood that my cartilage probably wouldn't tear, but my nose was clearly was rejecting the piercing due to being done incorrectly twice. He told the apprentice to take out and told me that next time not to focus on what jewelry was "cuter." (Mind you, I was not informed that a smaller ring would do this) It made me believe what occurred was my fault. He never apologized (nor did she) once. I thought they would say sorry or maybe offer to redo my nose once it was healed. Obviously, I know I got what I paid for (a septum for $15) but to not apologize or to take some credibility was hurtful.