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.

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.

I cannot say more wonderful things about Vanessa and Jessica who truly made an effort to make not…read moreonly my daughter's experience memorable and painless, but mine! From the moment you come in, it's a totally different experience and they work SO fast and in such sync that you are left speechless and just SO grateful. Thank you for a wonderful experience and such thoughtful approach to what you do!

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!

I got a helix piercing on both ears as redo from a previously botched job. I'm really happy to have…read morefound them because they actually educated me on piercing care, proper piercing process, etc. it was taking my piercings so long to heal, and I found out that they were pierced at an angle and weren't really going to heal. So I had to let them heal before I could get it done right. I had mostly had Jen do the piercings and the downsizing when it came time. She always gave feedback and was very patient with my questions as well. Tobias was the last person I saw for what was supposed to be a last downsize before I'm set until they heal, but they recommended I stick with the current post. So I actually didn't have to have anything else done. Now, I'm just waiting for my helixes to heal! Here are some more information that may help you determine if Brilliance Piercing is the studio for your piercing needs: they require appointments for any type of service (no drop-ins/walk-ins); they only work with jewelry they have for sale (I believe this is to ensure that the quality of the jewelry is top-notch and they know exactly the metal content - optimal healing conditions); when you have an appointment, you can't bring anyone with you; their jewelry are quite pricey, but not much more than other studios around. Their team is always upbeat, friendly, patient and knowledgeable: they will answer any question you may have and also always ensure you are aware of anything important regarding your piercing after care, etc. They have a wide selection of jewelry appropriate for whatever piercing you're getting! I'm happy with my experience and will come back for more piercings when I'm ready! I trust their professional opinions and also feel comfortable with the quality of their services. Definitely recommend.

Tobias did an amazing job with my new faith piercing! I had one on the other ear taken out from a…read moredifferent piercer, and had the other ear done here. It was a completely different experience! I was in the other shop for 5 minutes and this one took the whole hour! Everything was explained in depth, the tools/earring were sanitized while I was there, and care was taken with each step! I would highly recommend Tobias to anyone and will be going back if I decide to get the other side repierced in the future! They also have an amazing selection of jewelry!

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

Katie Silk has been doing my tattoos for years! When she moved to Marlowe Ink it elevated her…read morealready amazing work into a wonderful and happy environment! Katie's work is stunning! She is kind and a genuinely wonderful person. I have yet to have an experience in my visits to the studio that have been anything but wonderful from the front desk all the way to checking out (and of course rescheduling).

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!

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 highly recommend Myles Thompson…read more I was lucky enough to work with Myles and he was truly first-class throughout the entire process; from consultation, to artistic input, to the final product, Myles was second-to-none. Simply put, he was elite. If I decide to get additional ink, I will certainly be a return customer with Myles.

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.

I did an order online. I received the wrong product TWO DAYS before Valentine's Day!!! Had to wait…read moretwo weeks for an "investigation " before I received a return shipping label. Now it's been over 10 business days and still no refund , even though they have the merchandise. I called 2/16 and the product hasn't even been scanned in and the rep said it should have been by now . The rep also had a different refund amount! I know they didn't deduct for shipping after they sent me the wrong product because that would be insane.!!! That's the only thing I can think of that would deduct from my refund. I will NEVER order from here again !!!

I had excellent service and was able to find just what I needed with the help of the associate. I…read moredecided to get my ears pierced while I was it. Service was quick, professional, and friendly.