awesome experience!!! my friend and i came in to get our navels pierced and it was quick and…read moresmooth. hannah was very kind and informative (and put up with us)

What a great venue to do, tattoos and piercings in. I went in without an appointment to get my nose…read morepierced. Let me just say the environment is cool and calm very inviting and really innovative in the way that it looks with their style of personality. The items that they sell there for nose piercings are made out of titanium, which is the better material to use to avoid infection. I like the way that they take pride and passion into ensuring that the customers are serviced well and the equipment and material being used is clean and sterile. My piercer's name was Hannah and they were amazing. They gave me so much information before during and after the procedure and was even available for post care, questions and communication. The cost of the nose ring was $35 and the nose ring was another 40. Well worth the cost so that you don't have any problems or potential scarring with this piercing. It looks amazing and I will definitely be going back for more piercings and maybe even a tattoo. Their shop is on the corner of a little quaint Street in Annapolis. I didn't have to wait too long and everyone was super nice.

I wanted to get a tattoo done with no appointment but they were able to squeeze me in later that…read moreday which I appreciated. Eddie was great! He made you feel comfortable from the beginning. He was very professional. The quality of work was A+++ and I will be back for more. The vibe at the shop was chill and very friendly. Totally recommend this place.

Ronie is great! The vibes are so chill in the shop and it's so close to my house so it's been a…read moreperfect spot!

Had a piercing with Cameron today - couldn't happier. He walked me through everything, answered my…read more472816 questions, and did an excellent job. Highly recommend! I went to a place downtown to get the same piercing and had an awful experience - they didn't explain anything, it wasn't centered, etc. I had no idea how much a highly trained piercer would make a difference - it's everything. Never going anywhere else.

I had been struggling with a bump on my nose piercing that I'd had for a couple of months. I tried…read moreeverything, but nothing seemed to work. After doing some research, I came across this shop and reached out to Matt via email. He responded quickly and walked me through what my next steps could be. I scheduled an appointment with him to change out my jewelry, and he was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and attentive. Matt not only explained everything clearly but also made sure to follow up with me consistently by email, which I really appreciated. Within a few days, the bump started to go down. I was so impressed with the experience that I also had him replace my tragus piercing. Matt's professionalism, care, and follow-through truly set him apart. I don't see myself going to anyone else for piercings- he's definitely earned a loyal customer in me.

I've had multiple sessions with Matt and each one has been amazing. He is so friendly and funny, I…read morealways have a great time even during tough spots. He never fails to draw up a great design for me, and I always feel comfortable when I come in. Definitely recommend!

Matt is a highly skilled artist and also a super pleasant and funny guy. He is seriously talented…read moreand puts his unique spin on every design. I swore I'd never get a tattoo and just had Matt finish my third one. I got my first tattoo designed and personalized by Matt in 2022, the second in 2025, and the third a week ago. I explained my general idea and he created each design while providing expert advice on placement, size, and flow. Matt's shop is clean and has a welcoming vibe. Super happy with my tattoos and that I found an artist I fully trust.

Dani was very patient and talked my 14 year old through her second piercing on each ear. Dani was…read morevery aware of things that make folks nervous and offered simple adjustments like not facing the mirror for the actual piercing. We were very happy with the service and the offering of products.

I had an FANTASTIC experience at Rowen! The people staff is incredible they are so sweet and nice…read more I really recommend this place!

I went here a couple months back to take my niece to get a piercing, and she went back on her own a…read morefew weeks ago to get her nose pierced. I got my nose pierced a few years ago but have had trouble with it because I had the helix ring which as come out for one reason or another and I haven't always been able to get it back in. Several people have suggested getting a flat back ring instead and I was happy to find out the Red Octopus offers those so I went by on 5/1 to get my nose repierced for like the third time now lol. I was greeted upon entering at the front desk and I explained that I wanted to be sure they had the ring I needed and the issues I was having, they confirmed they had it then showed me the jewelry options. I picked the size ring I wanted and filled out my paperwork and paid and I was taken back right away. I had some scar tissue as I've been repierced before so she moved the spot slightly, explained what she was doing and got to it. It was very quick and painless. The shop is clean and open. My piercer, Ray was very sweet, professional, knowledgable and quick. I don't know if I spent a full 20 minutes in there from start to finish and I wasn't rushed at all. I was really missing my nose piercing and am so happy to have it back, with a more secure ring and at a size I love. Highly recommend Red Octopus for your piercing needs and definitely suggest asking for Ray.

The front desk is always so nice and friendly when I come in for my appointments or even just a…read morewalk in and Jenna is absolutely amazing! I love her work and she's been doing great pieces every time I come in! Love the shop in general too :)

I walked into the shop, not really sure what I wanted. I was greeted by Johnny, who was very…read morefriendly and patient. I had been tired of looking at a scar on my leg, and he helped me craft what I didn't know I was looking for. I immediately received compliments from people about the line work. I am obsessed!!!! I will be back many, many times. In addition to the friendly staff, I was impressed by the cleanliness and spaciousness of the facility. Lastly, I appreciate that they highlight local artists, by allowing them to sell their select treasures in-store. The items appeared to be curated and were presented in an appealing way. I highly recommend either Johnny or Russell!

Three years after my last post and I am posting more praise. Chris is a great friend and amazing…read moreartist. We almost have my entire sleeve done and each touch of the needle constantly produces amazing mind blowing results. Russell and Frankie are extremely versatile and multi talented artists that produce outstanding designs and over the top final products. The new kid on the block Jonny has grown so much as a artist in the past year. He did several beginning tattoos on me when he was starting out and now he is producing fresh new designs and has stepped up his game in a short period of time. These guys are the best, you can't go wrong, there is not a design or style that they can't produce in the shop. They are BEST OF SHOW Mike Tyson Approved........

I was with Jacqi for a tattoo this was my second piece with her and my first comission (first one…read morewas flash) and I absolutely loved the tattoo and experience. Everything was clean and process was fast and easy. I'm not very experienced with tattoos and tend to be a baby with pain and can't even look at needles but Jacqi is very experienced and made the whole process smooth and easy. Definitely reccomend both Jacqi and Wicked Goddess- her art style is soooooo cool and even though I havent been pierced here they have a huge jewelry selection.

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!