Brian Buckles IG @yungbuckles is an extraordinary artist with 9+ years of experience. He's…read more professional and thorough. From the consult down to the completion of the piece he makes sure you're comfortable and you know exactly what you're going to get. Brian brings your vision to reality. Definitely a hidden gem in the area.

I had Charlie do some "fresh ups" and some covering of old tattoos I had. I have not had a tattoo…read moresince the 90's before I came here. Everyone was super nice and professional. The place is very clean and staff takes the time to give you the art you want. I may or may not get more tattoos, but if I do, I will return here.

Jesse Najara is an AMAZING artist that does tattoos. He is the owner/operator of Old Town Ink in…read moreAlexandria, VA (535A E Braddock Rd). Jesse will work with you to find the right artwork with the right mix of colors to showcase your piece. His work is flawless!!! Jesse has a team or artists at Old Town Ink and he just opened a new shop in Dupont Circle, DC (1608 20th ST NW Washington D.C.) with artists ready to talk through your ideas. Check them out before you go to any other artist in the VA, DC, MD area. https://www.instagram.com/oldtown_ink?igsh=eXpsd3loOGp1dzk0 https://www.instagram.com/oldtown_ink?igsh=eXpsd3loOGp1dzk0 https://www.instagram.com/oldtownink_dc?igsh=MWhzaDF5cm9heXFnbQ==

By far the best experience and customer service received from a tattoo parlor. Jesse was quick to…read morerespond through emails, took my ideas into consideration, and made sure I was happy throughout the process. He is also a very cool chill dude, great vibes throughout my sessions. I have received so many compliments from his work. Extremely satisfied with my tattoo and highly recommend!!

The most FANTASTIC shop/artist I have ever been too. Fernando knows EXACTLY what he is doing when…read moreit comes to professionalism, tattooing and quality. It obviously rubs off to his team as they are ALL amazing artists. Fernando did my full arm sleeve and the amount of people that stop me to talk about the work is astronomical. I've even got pierced here too. VERY SAFE and CLEAN environment. When you sit in the chair here whether it be a tattoo or piercing listen to when I say, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY about the quality of either as they surpass the expectations every time. 10/10 Recommended.

I'm disappointed to have to update my review but my recent experience make it necessary. I went…read moreback to Embassy Tattoo for another piercing (a conch) and had no issues. I asked a question about my original cartilage piercing and I was told that the piercer used a barbell that was too short and there was no way for the piercing to swell and heal properly. My earring was changed but I was charged for a new earring, even though they used the wrong one in the first place. A few weeks later I was cleaning the conch piercing and the earring fell out, and because it was a small earring that screwed into the back, it was not easy to put back in myself or with my husband's help. I called Embassy Tattoo to ask if they could put my earring back in for me, and they said they weren't taking jewelry changes that day because they were running a special for only new piercings. When I said it wasn't a new piercing, it was a 3 week old piercing that fell out, they told me it didn't matter and to stop by the next day. I definitely wasn't waiting a day to put a new piercing back into my ear when it was throbbing, swelling, and would definitely close by then. I went to another tattoo shop nearby who, after saying a new piercing should not have been a screw-in earring, changed the earring for one that snapped in. They also took a look at the new piercing and the original cartilage I got at Embassy Tattoo and said both were pierced on an angle which makes it harder to heal (as I've been experiencing over these last few months). While the staff at Embassy Tattoo are great, I don't see myself going back to after this.

I received multiple recommendations to this business for my first tattoo and I am so happy I…read morefollowed the recs! Maddy was FANTASTIC. She is super personable to talk to - that my session went by pretty quickly - and so skilled at what she does. I sent over two inspo pictures and she got the design just right with the font, spacing and even delicateness of the letters! I absolutely love it. I normally get skin hives from environmental stressors but my tattoo was only slightly red immediately after and not hiving at all in the recovery. It is healing really well, too. The business itself is also very welcoming and bright. I cannot recommend this business and Maddy enough!

5 stars to Rachel for being so accommodating and professional and 10 flipping stars out of 5 for…read moreputting up with my child. I came to Wicked Goddess after my 9 year old daughter told me she was ready to get her ears pierced. alright, easy enough. I knew I wasn't going to take her to Claire's & I was worried about piercing her ears while they would still be growing. in comes Rachel, who came highly recommend on the Google and reddit. I booked the appointment for the end of November for Rachel since I figured this would give my daughter enough time to back out if she changed her mind. she did not. so the day after Thanksgiving, we went over to Mosaic to get her ears pierced. they let her pick out her earrings first and were so great. they let her hold the earrings up to her ear to give her a visual and gave her plenty of time to pick. Rachel sanitized everything and took her into the piercing room once she was ready. Rachel marked her ears a little higher up so when she grows, it'll be more centered as she got older. then came the first piercing, which my sensitive soul daughter took very personally. she refused to get her second ear pierced claiming she couldn't go through with it. with Rachel, my SIL, my husband and I trying to provide positive encouragement to continue on. Rachel ended up giving her the option to go grab some lunch to relax after the first piercing and to come back after. after our ramen lunch, we went back to get her second piercing. obviously it wasn't an easy task getting her to go through with it. I ended up having her sit down on my lap with Katseye playing just so Rachel could finish it. so to the amazing Rachel (who just came back from maternity leave!!), thank you! my daughter loves her piercings now and can't/won't stop looking at them. Rachel honestly has the patience of a saint even after my kid screamed bloody murder in her piercing room. if you're looking for a fantastic piercer for your child, I'd go to Rachel. she's a mother herself and understands children. she's soft spoken and really strives to make sure your child is comfortable and ready. not related, but there's free parking in the garage across the street. don't be an idiot like me who paid for parking in front.

Excellent work and patience with clients! Friendly atmosphere. I have been over the years and…read morerecently, always the same level of professionalism.

I have been here several times and the only place I will go for piercings. The owner is super…read morefriendly and professional! I HIGHLY recommend Dougie's Tattoos!

When I first walked in and was greeted by the woman behind the counter, I knew it was going to be a…read moregood experience. Blaze did an incredible job bringing my simple idea together. I appreciated his knowledge and attention to detail. I can't wait to see the healed version.

Took 2 teens to get nose piercings tonight. Our technician was Jazmin and she was great! She was…read morevery kind and professional. Big "Thanks" to the Morningside Red Octopus!

My best friend and I decided at our big ages to get our noses pierced. The booking process was…read moresimple. We arrived, picked our jewelry and sat down. I wish could remember our piercers name, I want to say Lisa but I'm unsure. She moved quickly- of course there's some pain, but it wasn't unbearable and she moved gently!

10/10/10. From booking, to customer service, to follow-ups and of course their body of work. I will…read moreforever opt to get tats and piercings here. Nicole was a vibe. She remembered the intention of my personal tattoo and she nailed it. So down to earth, and she made me feel so calm, I dosed off a couple times under the needle. I can't wait to work with her again for my next tattoo.

Brook was great. All I needed was some jewelry for my existing piercing and none of the other…read morenearby places would even talk to me without an apppointment. Even when I poked my head in asking if I could look at the jewelry case- wouldn't let me. Anyway I found this place. Parking was easy, like I said brook was super helpful and so friendly. I hope to be back for a tattoo.

Cesar is awesome at Sincere Tattoo! My tat came out even better than the pic I showed him for…read moreinspiration. Will definitely be back for my future tattoos. Thanks Cesar! I love it!

Theron is an amazing tattoo artist, and his prices are unbeatable . He's very humble and a genuine…read moregood person. You won't be disappointed.

Theron is great! I will be going back to him in the future. He has great pricing and isn't heavy…read morehanded to the point you want to jump out of his chair! I highly recommend him!

I made a payment in advance and was undecided as to what to get. I then gifted the tattoo to a…read morefriend who too was unsure as to what she wanted as a cover up. Time passed and either of us knew that the other did not receive the service I attempted to reach Trinity on multiple occasions, to include calling, texting, and even stopping by the shop, to no avail. As of to date, I have not been able to reach Trinity or to receive a refund for services NOT received. I am extremely disappointed!! I paid in advance, never thinking that I would have to take legal actions to get the service or my FULL REFUND!

I have received multiple piercings & tattoos from this establishment. The area was clean & tidy…read more Relaxing ambiance. Trinity was extremely patient & knowledgeable. My work healed immaculately. Dont hesitate to try them out!