What a great experience. I wanted to get a ring piercing in my top left ear and needed to get a…read morerepiercing for my right faux rook. I called to see if they had any openings and was surprised that they had openings the same day. When I arrived, parking was easy, registration was easy, and payment was straightforward. The gentleman at the desk was kind enough walk me through their process. I really appreciated that the jewelry was included with the cost of the piercing. The jewelry is not fancy; but definitely does the job and is cute. They use the basic jewelry to allow the piercing to heal which can take up to 6 months. After that time, you can switch out your piercings. Alecia was my piercer. I highly recommend requesting her. She is gentle, knowledgeable, and talks you through the process. Our consultation was longer than the piercings themselves. Lol. She was quick. I would definitely return to Best of Times for my piercing needs moving forward.

Update: No one asked you to babysit my kid. She is fine to sit quietly on her ipad while I get a…read moretattoo. She's done it a hundred times before and has never been an issue. NEVER have I EVER heard of this practice at any other tattoo shop, especially one THAT PIERCES CHILDREN!!!!! It's totally fine, though, as I found a much nicer, cleaner shop in Ellicott City. Thank you so much for posting your response to my original review so everyone else can see what a bad business owner you are. Take care!!

Amazing job! I am in love with my tattoo! It was painless and healed without any issue.read more

I got my first tattoos here and it was a great experience! Due to the permanency and an awareness…read moreof my own OCD and perfectionism, I was stressed about getting everything exactly the way I wanted it. Seth was remarkably patient and worked with me to meet my requests on every last detail (size, aspect ratio, position, ink). (Embarrassingly, I asked him if we could move the template we transferred onto my skin 5 times for one tattoo, having to wipe it away and reapply it. It would have driven basically anyone crazy, but Seth was laid-back and understanding throughout.) The price was also very reasonable. As others have mentioned the private studio was clean and seemed well organized. Honestly, vibe at the studio is not something I care about (I just want a great looking, safe tattoo), but it did have a nice feel. In my case, I wanted something very specific (and relatively simple), rather than something creative from the artist. I got exactly what I wanted, and it looks perfect. Since this was my first, Seth also explained every step of the process to me as we went. In terms of safety, I saw all his new, packaged needles. (One thing I didn't verify was how he sterilized any reusable parts. ...something you could do yourself if you're inclined.) I'll definitely return to Seth for any future tattoos.

I have had all of my tattoos over the past 14 years done at Ghost Town. Matt does amazing work…read moreand turns my weird ideas into to beautiful works of art. I'm a germophobe and this shop is immaculate. All my tattoos have healed beautifully and have stayed crisp and clean. My color ones are still just as vibrant 10+ years on. I just got my 11th one there today and as always it exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this shop.

I've been wanting a tattoo of one of those little brown birds you see everywhere (house sparrows)…read moreon my left wrist for a long time but being a designers it was hard to give up control and trust someone to tattoo me. I finally went today and Jon Glessner gave me the most perfect little bird tattoo! The shop is super clean and is in a really cool historic building. All the staff I interacted with was very friendly and accommodating. I know when I want another tat this is where I'll go.

Jason is an amazing tattooist. So happy with the frist step and he was able to hide an unwanted old…read moretattoo. Would highly recommend amazing artist and a great person. Jeremy Michael Jordan

Just finished my third tattoo at Black Lotus and I couldn't ask for a better experience. Lydia, my…read moreartist, did a fantastic job with my tattoo and recommend subtle shading to make it pop, which I didn't even think to ask about. She worked with me extensively and made my idea a beautiful reality. This is as far from a shady back-alley parlor you could get. It's well laid out, filled with artwork and figures, and is professionally appointed. Good service, vibes, and authentic artists make this the only place I'll get inked.

In a word....AWESOME! I have been studying different tattoo artists and kept coming back to Zita…read moreNagy and her fine line work. I'm 58 and I wasn't looking to go through a book to find something I wanted. I had a word in mind and I really love the look of script and always came back to looking at Zita's script. I looked at a lot of people's work here and there and then just tried to imagine myself with a tattoo. Had myself talked out of one for this reason or another for the past few months. I happened to go to Zita's Instagram page and saw another person's script tattoo and decided that if my daughter could deal with the pain of getting one, so could I. The business is very clean and they take the best precautions....I probably could have fell asleep, but my hubby came to hold my hand....in the end though, I really didn't need that because Zita really put me at ease with this being my first tattoo! (LOL, I said I wouldn't get a second, but I'm really giving thought to her doing the one I wanted to get years back!). She took her time, making sure all of the lines looked good. Very happy with the way it looks! Really like the shop....and the price worked for me!

I'm sure based on other reviews that they're quality artists for the most part. But from what I…read moreheard and my own personal experience, it was very odd to say the least at the consultation. If you inquire about getting ink done from them, be prepared to answer your philosophical artistical idea and approach to what and why you're trying to get done..and that's a mouth full. End result, she didn't understand it even after I provided her the art work, thus, it was a no go from her point of view. Thought I just failed a final exam!

Clay at Mt. Vernon Body Art is the man. Kind person, welcoming studio, and an incredibly diverse…read moreportfolio of work. He is a true artist. You would be lucky to have someone of his skill as your tattoo artist. He is extremely talented.

Got these tattoos at Mt. Vernon Body Art studio, and I think it was the best decision for me as a…read morefirst timer to go with. Took me months to find a proper place that suited the style I wanted to get my ink in. Justine was my tattoo artist and she ran down the whole process and healing process very professionally. Highly recommend this place, and I will soon be returning.

Loved my experience here with Katie. Her tattoo skills are epic! I was referred to her. This…read morelocation requires an appointment. The minimum tattoo price would be $125. They also require you to sign a consent letter. Your encounter would be in a private room. One to one. It's really a nice setup. Nice comfortable chair. Reminds me of the dentist chair. Katie knew what I wanted and she made things pleasant. We had a good conversation. Next thing I knew she was finished. My appointment time was for one hour. It took less time for that because of what I wanted. They give you aftercare instructions. Which is also explained to you. This was my first tattoo with colored ink. So I had several questions which she responded to very well. I would highly recommend her. Also there is alot of parking available. Just be sure to let them ring you in. They share the space with the lower level. Which is a different business. The tattoo shop is on the upper level. They also have to open the door for you and you definitely have to have an appointment. I would return when I'm feeling another tattoo experience. Which I'm sure I will.

How have I never left a review for this place!? I've been going to artists here since they were in…read morethe old location. This studio is by appointment only - no walk-ins. Every. Single. Artist. Rocks. The space is clean. All artists have their own closed room that has large glass walls on one side that can be frosted automatically for privacy. Cleanliness is a top priority here. I'm currently in the middle of a sleeve with John. Seriously. These folks are professionals. Take a look at the artist's portfolios and make an appointment already!

My daughter wanted to get her ears re-pierced after a chain jewelry store at the mall botched her…read moreinitial piercing. The original piercing was uneven and got infected a few times. After a year of dealing with the hassle, she decided to let her lobe piercings close. Recently, she decided she wanted to get her ears re-piercing with a professional. After searching around, I came across Konkrete Jungle and specifically Alex as a professional piercer. I booked an appointment over the phone with clear instructions. During the appointment, my daughter and I arrived at the shop and were greeted by Alex at the front desk. She was professional and courteous, walking my daughter through the entire process from start to finish. She explained the options she had for initial earrings and why the stainless steel screw-on type were ideal for new piercings. Alex walked my daughter into her studio and talked her through each piercing patiently, answering any questions my curious daughter had. Because Alex uses needles rather than a piercing gun, it was different than what my daughter was accustomed to during her first piercing. In the end, there were absolutely no tears, unlike the painful experience at the chain jewelry store. Alex provided after-care instructions for the piercing and made sure she addressed all questions and concerns we had at the time. My daughter and I were thrilled with the positive experience and highly recommend Alex for any piercing needs.

Incredibly rude and unprofessional staff! We will never patronize this business again! Would…read moredefinitely recommend the same to others.

I'm giving props to Body FX as a mom who's sons have gotten quality work done at this fine…read moreestablishment. Our whole fam has appointments coming up here and now I can't wait for my next one. Gordon did an A+++++ job on my youngest sons 1st artwork today.

I've wanted a tattoo for the longest time and finally pulled the trigger. Gordon was fantastic to…read morework with in bringing my idea to life. I love it! I would highly recommend this shop and Gordon for your next (or first) tattoo.