Fast easy nose piercing. Cost was a little higher than competitors in the area but I didn't mind…read morefor a the great experience. Place was clean and piercer was friendly and gentle.

Finally decided to get a new piercing, went in one might around 5 pm. My friend and I got there we…read morewere greeted by an artist, we told him what we wanted he gave the prices very chill and cool. I got a smiley which was $40, my friend got a nose piercing $30. I went first J.R was our piercer it literally took seconds no pain at all just a small discomfort when he tried to put the horseshoe ball in place. He was so patient, cool, assuring, fast and very professional. I have had my piercing 11/21 and it feels completely healed I forget I even have it, it's my fav piercing right now I would def come back to get my second nose piercing. Thanks again JR!!!!

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!

The staff was attentive, informative, and I love my tattoo. @tattoo_lettie was awesome. I'll…read moredefinitely be back!!

piercer can be told about metal sensitivity and still default to putting nickel in people's…read moreeyebrow, not knowledgeable in their respective field. tats seem fine here but I'd pierce elsewhere.

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!

Cute little area in Vienna! We had the piercer Dennis and he was quick and efficient. My friend and…read moreI got matching helix piercing. They have a mixture of gold and titanium jewelry where you can choose from! The team was friendly and attentive to my friend and I questions.

Just went back for a 2nd and 3rd tattoo. Once again they did great. Natalie fixed an old tattoo of…read moremine (dog)and added on to another (added cat to heart previous done at Shop 53). I will definitely be back for another tattoo in the near future. My first visit was Darcy she also does good work

i'd like to think i'm a regular here with macie, i've gotten five tattoos done here and i'm on my…read moreway there right now to get another one plus my husband has gotten one here too! 1000000% recommend i don't think i want anyone but macie to tattoo me now

I waited a bit to get my first tattoo and so at the age of 58+ I contacted Liaa at Bethesda Tattoo…read moreafter looking over her work online and sent her my thoughts on a custom piece for my left forearm. She scheduled me in for a consultation and we went over the work that I was looking to get, she listened to what I was asking for, provided some feedback, and then said she would get to work on a rough draft that she would send prior to my appointment. The rough draft came via email, we proceeded to send ideas back and forth, I appreciated the collaboration and level of effort before I even sat in the chair. Liaa had an apprentice with her during my session, and she did a stellar job of working on my tattoo and mentoring a new person to the art. I am totally impressed with Liaa's work as an artist and plan to go back for another tattoo. I really liked the studio and am grateful for such a wonderful experience.

I got a piercing at this place, and my piercer, Mac was really good! I got a nose piercing replaced…read moreafter waiting for it to re-heal (which he helped me determine was the best course of action), and it went smoothly! He was great with providing instructions, and showing me the steps of how it was sterilized, then pierced. He was honestly really calm and professional. I really appreciated his presence. I would definitely recommend him! It was a lot less traumatic than the first time I got my nose pierced (which was at an entirely different place, btw).

First of all Flash was absolutely amazing and professional. He gave me feedback and followed…read morethrough on what I wanted with my tattoo. He responded very quickly when I first emailed him which was a huge plus. Our tattoo session was fun, he's kind and makes you feel comfortable. I will def be back !

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!

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.

This place was a total disappointment. I called this morning to ask about nose piercings and was…read moremet with nothing but rudeness. When I inquired about same day or next-day appointments, I didn't even get a "let me check" or any alternative options. Just a blunt "no" and a hang-up. If you're not happy with your job, it's best to find something else rather than being disrespectful to customers who are paying for a service.

Got two snug piercings from this place months ago. Clean store, cool decor for the place…read more Craig was super sweet.

Absolutely wonderful business! It was like going to a Medi-Spa…read more My sister pierced my ears when I was a child and one ear was crooked making it difficult to wear earrings so I stopped wearing them and I thought my ears had closed up. Marvin was fabulous. He used a tool and discovered that my ears were still open and he was able to insert earrings. He was very gentle, and concerned about my comfort. I would definitely recommend!

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.