My daughter had her first tattoo done today by Kriszta. Shes such a sweet lady. The whole place…read morelooked so clean, lots of decorations of tattoos, the receptionist was super nice. Over all the tattoo my daughter got was dope, how nice and talkative Kriszta is. She explained everything so well. Totally recommend coming here.

you will not be disappointed. I come from California. Every time I come to Virginia, this is…read morewhere I get my tattoos. Beautiful will not disappoint. Amazing artist. Gives great advice makes your tattoo better than you even imagined. I would rather get my tattoos here at the 13th floor, Tatoo lounge rather than California.

Let me tell you. I was so nervous to get my first tattoo but Steve and the crew made me feel really…read morecomfortable. Any slight pain I felt was worth it. The place is nice and open and people are nice and welcoming to everyone who walks in. Great experience! I'm looking forward to my next tat - with them!!

A Masterpiece of an Artist -- and a Place That Feels Like Family…read more I don't even know how to begin describing what Lucio at Dale City Body Art has done for me. There are tattoo artists... and then there are people like Lucio -- people who put their heart, their spirit, and their entire soul into their craft. People who understand that sometimes a tattoo is not just ink on skin, but a piece of your heart you're trying to keep alive. Lucio didn't just give me a tattoo. He gave me my loved ones back in the most beautiful, sacred way. He brought my grandma and my brother to life on my skin -- two people whose memories mean more to me than anything. When I look at these portraits, I don't just see artwork. I see their smiles. I see their warmth. I see their love. Lucio captured something I thought was impossible to recreate. And he did it with gentleness, patience, and genuine care. What makes this even more incredible is that Lucio squeezed me into his already busy schedule -- and he did it while feeling under the weather. Most people would reschedule. But not him. He showed up, poured every bit of himself into this piece, and still exceeded anything I ever could've imagined. That level of dedication is rare. That level of heart is priceless. This shop... this whole team... there is something special here. You can feel it as soon as you walk in. Everyone is talented beyond belief, but more importantly, they are kind, welcoming, humble, and real. It doesn't feel like a tattoo shop -- it feels like a family, a place where your stories matter and your memories are treated with respect. Lucio, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for giving me something I can carry forever. Thank you for being patient, for listening, for caring, and for treating my loved ones with the delicacy they deserve. You don't just create art -- you heal people through it. And I will never forget this experience. If you are looking for someone who will treat your vision like it's sacred... if you want a piece that carries emotion, life, and soul... if you want the kind of artwork that makes your heart stop for a moment -- go to Lucio. Go to Dale City Body Art. You won't walk out the same. This place is everything. And I will cherish what they gave me for the rest of my life.

Amazing shop with some of the best young artists in the area! Very inviting staff who are always…read morelooking to create great art for anyone who come through the door. Aaron, the owner, continues to update and invest in improving the shop to give customers a better experience. Come check them out!

I had the pleasure of having work done with Steve. He was really knowledgeable and basically…read morecrafted a perfect tattoo design for me. He was super professional and treated me respectfully. I got a fine line lucky cat tattoo and he blew it out of the park! I have 4 tattoos and this is the one I get the most compliments on (the other 3 were done at another shop). I recently moved out of the area but I enjoyed my experience so much I'd consider flying back to get future work done by him.

Got 3 piecing here the day prior to Halloween, yes I know my review is late…read more I wanted to post because I could not be happier. No issues with infections. Healing was a breeze as I follow all the piercers instructions. I was required to wear a mask while in the shop which was to be expected. Awesome customer service from being greeted to the bed bedside manner while preforming the piercings. I felt safe and respected. I truly think this shop is an amazing gem tucked away in the strip of newton falls and hope to soon get a consultation for some additional ink.

Got a simple tattoo from here and it was fine, came back another time and the tattoo was really…read morebad, it doesn't look pretty at all. I'm currently lasering it off now. If the style is above your ability, please do not say yes to a client, there is a ton of blowout and just looks bad. It is permanently on my body and will take years to remove and maybe coverup, and the money I spent removing it...

Eric is truly an exceptional tattoo artist. His work is consistently outstanding, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with every single piece he's done for me -- and there have been many. His attention to detail, precision, and artistry are top-tier. The studio is always clean, professional, and welcoming, which makes the entire experience comfortable from start to finish. Eric takes his craft seriously, and it shows in the quality of his work and the care he gives his clients. If you're looking for an incredibly talented artist who delivers amazing results every time, Eric is the one. Highly, highly recommend.

Eric is the best. He is a great artist, incredibly accommodating, and very honest. I greatly…read moreappreciate all 3 of those qualities. The energy is always fantastic. The shop is amazingly friendly and very clean. He has at this point done 12 tattoos on me so far and all have exceeded my expectations. Eric, you and your shop are awesome. Thank you again.

Summary: I went to Cobalt for a large cover up tattoo on my back. They did a horrendous job in our…read morefirst session. When I complained, Cameron (the owner) was dismissive and insulting. Several other tattoo artists in other shops have validated that this is unacceptable work. I am completing my project at a different shop and have been deeply distressed by this situation, since it's not going to be easy for another artist to fix Cobalt's malpractice. The full story: After seeing Cobalt's great reviews, I contacted Cameron with pictures and details of my cover-up project. He referred me to his apprentice, Belle, because her schedule was open and he was confident she could do the job. I met Belle for a quick consultation. She listened to my concerns, shared some ideas, and conveyed a lot of confidence. I left feeling excited to work with her. At my appointment, she showed me her design (a large mandala) and said the whole cover up would take 4-5 hours to complete. This was quicker than I expected and I was in no rush, but I trusted her judgement. After three hours, Belle said she had mostly completed the line work except for touch-ups to make the weights even throughout. She had made good progress on the coloring and shading. She estimated another 1-2 hours would be needed, and we scheduled a second appointment. Later, at home, I looked closely at photos of Belle's work and my heart sank. The line work is imprecise and lacks any symmetry. It looks rushed. I kept thinking, "this looks like a doodle." I could say more, but the photos speak for themselves. I looked again at the design and was shocked to notice strange glitches that suggest it was made with AI. It's clear where these glitches threw off Belle's line work. I raised my concerns with Belle over text. She claimed that she had planned on redrawing most of the lines, which is not what she told me at the end of our appointment. She insisted she was using a technique called "blood lining," but other artists tell me that blood lines are done either with no ink or very light grey ink, not black, and they should be drawn carefully, not as a sloppy first draft. Belle sent me a rendering of what my completed tattoo would look like, and it shows many of the errors fixed - but it also represents many hours of reworking what she had already drawn. She also denied using AI. I turned to Cameron over text, who offered to take over the project 6-7 months later but would not find time in his schedule sooner or refund me for Belle's time. He said, "If you don't trust Belle, and you're unwilling to wait patiently for me, then I can't help but feel this would have happened no matter which artist you'd chosen." Direct quote. I've since met in-person with a much more experienced tattoo artist who pointed out that, also, the bottom of the tattoo is off center by close to an inch, and the lines of my old tattoo will absolutely show through in areas where Belle said they would be hidden. This artist estimates 10-15 hours of work to make my back tattoo presentable. My take: Cameron was careless in assigning a large mandala cover-up to his apprentice. Belle does not have anywhere near the experience required to handle what I now know is an advanced project. Instead of owning up to his mistake, Cameron doubled down. This shop gets many five star reviews, so they are clearly capable of satisfactory work, but they are evidently not capable of accountability when they make serious mistakes. I feel vandalized and ripped off. Please reconsider trusting these people with your body.

Many a tattoo by Chyenne, and I have never been more satisfied with an artist. She has also…read moretattooed my brother and sister and everyone had been NOTHING but happy. Belle also pierced my son's ears and Cameron is an amazing owner. He makes all clients comfortable- whether he is tattooing them or not. This is my shop. Could not recommend more.

Mason was incredible. I had been searching for the right artist to do a couple really important…read morepieces for me for years, since they're detailed and meticulous, and then finally landed on Mason. He took his time, was really patient, extremely professional and cool. Hands down, I've literally never had a steadier hand tattoo me, he is ridiculously precise and a perfectionist. (Literally looked like printed on me, it's crazy) Absolutely hilarious too. He brought my idea to life better than I ever imagined it could be, his input and opinions on things are top tier, he just has that gift/talent and it shows! My whole family gets their tats with him and i recommend him a million times over. Also the shop in general is the coolest/chillest atmosphere, my face hurt from laughing all day! Stop researching shops and stop pushing it off, book Mason. You won't regret it. Thank you Mason and Jasmine, you guys are awesome and I wish you all the best! See you soon for more ink!

Mawi was absolutely amazing and I stumbled onto his shop thru the Yelp project feature. It was…read moreworth the drive from Haymarket to Springfield and I had 4 ink sessions with him o er the course of a little more than a month. It is a super chill vibe in the shop and Mawi and the rest of the artists in his shop really seem to have some different going than places like Exposed, and I really appreciate that about them. I'll be back to add some more pieces in the future, I am sure and I would highly recommend this place.