We went to Belleza Lase, a few months ago, for our daughter's ear piercing and the experience was…read morephenomenal! The care the sisters showed from start to finish and also explaining each step of the way, made for such a positive experience. Our daughter felt celebrated and comfortable. Cannot say enough positives about this special place and time for our daughter and so glad we chose Belleza (chose here based on all the positive reviews and the cleanliness and safety procedures). The sisters even took their awesomeness to another level when a week later, our daughter's earring fell out by accident (while playing) and when we messaged Belleza, our phone rang within a few minutes and we were walked through the process of how to get the earring back in! So personal and the sisters went above and beyond for both instances! So happy we chose to celebrate this milestone, for our daughter, with Belleza!

From start to finish this was a luxury experience for my daughter. The spa is clean and has such…read morepositive energy. The twins were amazing with my shy daughter and made her feel so special and at ease. I would never go anywhere else for any of our piercing needs in the future. It was worth the drive for us.

The best piercer in Northern VA. Super clean, very knowledgeable, and extremely detail-oriented…read more Piercings are something you live with for life, so you really have to love them. Lora is truly the best -- highly recommend. I used to have very low piercings and they looked terrible. I tried getting stacked piercings at Rowan, but the nurse (piercer) didn't really know what they were doing. My ears were poked multiple times, nothing was lined up, and it just looked off. Even though I paid a lot, I ended up taking them out. Then I went to Lora -- she immediately understood what I wanted, walked me through everything, and gave thoughtful recommendations. The result looks SO much better. I honestly wish I had found her earlier. Do not go to places that use piercing guns or devices -- they don't follow your markings properly. Go to Lora.

I've been going to Patriots for around 8 years now and they have never disappointed me. The…read moreservices i've received are; lobe piercings, nostril piercing, industrial piercing, shin tattoo, inner forearm tattoo, hip bone tattoo, and a front thigh tattoo. In addition, Patriots is my first to recommend when someone mentions seeking tattoos or piercings. I have numerous friends who also have tattoos from this shop. Following given care instructions, I've had great healing experiences with my tattoos and piercings. I've been to various tattoo artists and piercers here, my personal favorite has been Mauricio, tattoo artist. Curt is the shop manager and he's great, friendly and always welcoming. I'll continue to seek services at this studio in the future!

from the moment you call to the moment you step foot through the door of that shop, you'll feel…read morelike you're in good hands. I did so much research before booking an appointment with Jen because I specifically wanted to get my nipples pierced. I wanted to go to someone with experience and all the reviews online pointed to Jen! getting an appointment was not difficult, you can book online. paperwork must be completed prior to your appointment. when you first arrive, you need to text the number on the door before they let you in. once you are inside, they'll confirm your piercing of choice with you and then Jen pops out of nowhere and takes you into a room! she let me start off with any questions I had and boy, did I have a lot. I had gone down an internet rabbit hole and I knew I needed to speak to an actual professional before the piercing. Jen is a saint with the patience of an angel. she showed me a few photos and helped me figure out if I wanted a vertical or horizontal nipple piercing. she will make sure everything is consensual prior to doing it. I got to pick out my jewelry prior to the piercing and she sanitized the jewelry in the room. now, I knew I went with the right piercer when Jen took her sweet, sweet time marking my nipples. not only did she take her time, she made sure it was even and looked good. I was so impressed with her ability to eyeball a nipple and to get it centered. Jen will mark your nipples a few dozen times, but you want that because the last thing you want is a freaking lopsided piercing so trust the process! when we started the actual process of piercing, she went through how she was going to pierce it and had me take a deep breath to help with the nerves. a nipple piercing seriously hits a little differently than a piercing on your ear. the pain didn't last very long and Jen asked if I needed additional time before piercing my other nipple....which I declined because I really just wanted it done after the piercings, she had me lay there for a bit before sitting up. I know getting up too fast can make some people light headed especially after a piercing and she explained, it can happen especially when the blood flow is redirected after a procedure like so. she went over healing, what to do and what not to do after the piercing and cleaning with me. all in all, Brilliance Piercing is highly recommended. I truly can't thank Jen enough for dealing with my hundreds of questions, making sure my piercings would look good, making sure I was comfortable every step of the way and most of all for just being one of the best professional piercers I have ever encountered. if you're interested in piercing your body in anyway, I cannot recommend Jen enough. she only works two days a week now so for me to snag a 4:50 PM appointment on a Thursday with her was a blessing. also big shout out to Keightley and Elizabeth for their fantastic customer service. they answered all my questions and were super patient with me as well!

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.

Lindsey's personality was friendly, patient and professional. She took her time to listen to what…read morepiercings and earrings I wanted, talked me through each procedure, and aftercare. I love my new piercings/earrings and highly recommend Lindsey! Thank you for making me feel comfortable and relaxed!

Worst service ever Receptionist has such a bad attitude…read moreInstead of helping me, the snobby lady hangs up They have no sensitivity towards customers They don't reassure you if you like what you're getting Not sanitary at all, hygiene is so poor Don't ever go here

I love getting tattooed by Katie!!! She's truly the best at taking all the inspo and ideas I send…read moreher and turning them into the most amazing pieces. The atmosphere she creates and the vibes she gives have always made me feel so comfortable. Everyone at the shop is always so friendly and welcoming, it's really the best!

Ben Krist is absolutely amazing at what he does. I came in with an idea of what I wanted, honestly…read moreexpecting just a consultation but he said oh no, I'm ready to go let's do this! I told him the exact flowers I wanted and he could do the rest. It took him about 45 minutes of tattooing to get this done! Not only was he quick, it looks amazing! It's exactly what I wanted but even better. I highly recommend Ben at Marlowe Ink and I WILL be returning for more of his work. Absolute genius and so good at what he does. Next time we'll do a Timelapse Also have to note how easy it was to get an appointment though you don't need one, walk ins are welcome! I talked back and forth with Tishy and she was able to get me set up quickly. Payment was easy too and these guys all took good care of me. Can't wait to come back!!

Super sweet staff! Can't thank them enough for how they treated me. I needed new piercings and…read moreErica exceeded my expectations. Super thorough with explaining what is going to happen step my step. I love that they are very cautious and sanitary. Got my Daith and forward Helix!!! Will definitely be coming back for more piercings and tattoos from them! Location is very spacious upstairs! They even give you an aftercare package with instructions on how to care for your piercings afterwards. I truly enjoy every bit of my experience, if you need piercings definitely go to them!!!

Got a cicada from Mondo (I think that is his name - sorry if I misremembered!), and I LOVE it!!…read more Was great that they are taking walk ins also. :)

I went in to get my conch pierced. I was pierced by Nikki, she was very sweet and informative. She…read morewas patient as I chose my jewelry and helped me decide what looked best with my ear anatomy. I had a great experience here and would recommend coming to see Nikki if you can! The piercing process itself was quick and painless. I opted for the 14k diamond bar and my total came to about $150, which I think is reasonable for the diamond and gold jewelry + piercing fee. I will say they had a lot of CZ options that were almost the price of diamonds, which I made sure not to opt for. I love my new piercing!

All piercers are licensed RNs, ours was very knowledgeable about after care and the piercing…read moreprocess. She was very patient and took her time answering any questions we had. The space was clean and sanitized, and I loved the bright and fun colors of the studio. I will say compared to a tattoo shop, it is extremely pricey. Other piercings i have gotten for $40 at a tattoo shop which includes the jewelry, needle and the aftercare spray. At Rowan I spent $150+ on 1 hole, while my friend spent $325 on getting her lobes pierced. I think $35 for each lobe for the needle alone, not including jewelry is extreme and $20 spray and cheapest jewelry option is $58 with minimal options and the next up is $78. If you wanted to come back to get a shorter stem it's $25.

I got yelled at by an incredibly rude employee while looking at jewelry, specifically the earrings…read more Overall the store isn't neat, and things are all confusing. Very dusty, so its bad if you have allergies, and the store itself was quite dirty. I also witnessed the same employee be very rude to this daughter and her mother when she asked for a piercing done. Numerous cosmetics and/or toys were also opened with trash just lying around. I was very disappointed as my girls just love this store so much.

I bought a pair of starter gold pierced earrings. The earrings were lost due to unforeseen…read morecircumstances. I returned to the store 2 hours later same day to buy another pair. While the sales person was preparing my earrings she called her manager laughing about my situation and making disparaging comments about how stupid I was losing my earrings, next to me for the duration of the call. She did not ask why the earrings were lost. She did not apologize for her call. i was so shocked at this behavior I couldn't say anything at the time. Bad attitude doesn't even begin to describe this sales person. There is something really wrong with mgmt, sales person training and hiring at this store.