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!

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.

I recently moved to the area and have been looking for a new shop to get more piercings and…read moretattoos, and I really enjoyed my experience here. I will say, one of the main reasons I picked this location were the reviews/ the about page regarding LGBTQ friendliness, but the overall professionalism and care sealed it for future visits. I already had 13 piercings before going here for my next two, so my piercer, Rachel, didn't spend a lot of time going over every minutia of care and treatment, but nor did it feel rushed. She went over the process, gave some advice, and asked questions of me about my body's history of healing. That last one especially made me feel more confident about coming here, on top of the general vibe and professionalism I encountered. We're now about two weeks in and so far the new piercings are doing great. I plan on going back for future piercings, and hopefully some more tattoos as well. Thank you Rachel for a great experience!

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!

Had a smooth septum piercing appointment here. Blake was willing to mask while doing my piercing…read moreand was both informative and funny! Make sure to bring your cash.

Went to Craig Pokes U with my friend for forward helix piercings and the attitude we got was…read morehonestly crazy. When we first walked in the staff seemed super friendly with other customers, but the second it was our turn the vibe completely changed. We waited over an hour just to be helped, then the apprentice seemed annoyed that we were asking about jewelry prices. Sorry for wanting to know what we're paying for? Some pieces were $300-$370 each, which I understand because it's solid gold, but the way we were treated when we didn't want to spend that much made us feel judged and uncomfortable. The actual piercing process was also not great. The piercer smelled strongly like cigarettes while working on my ear (not exactly comforting), and he was really rough with my friend's piercing and kept bumping into her other piercings during the process. Overall the welcoming vibe disappeared FAST and the whole experience felt awkward and judgmental. Save yourself the weird energy and just drive the extra 12 minutes to Mister Finister's Tattoo & Piercing for a much better experience.

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.

The most FANTASTIC shop/artist I have ever been too. Fernando knows EXACTLY what he is doing when…read moreit comes to professionalism, tattooing and quality. It obviously rubs off to his team as they are ALL amazing artists. Fernando did my full arm sleeve and the amount of people that stop me to talk about the work is astronomical. I've even got pierced here too. VERY SAFE and CLEAN environment. When you sit in the chair here whether it be a tattoo or piercing listen to when I say, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY about the quality of either as they surpass the expectations every time. 10/10 Recommended.

Fernando is great--his ability to take an idea and create an amazing visual is phenomenal…read more Appreciate his attention to detail and the end result. Thank you!

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!

Went in w my daughter to get her ear pierced and came out with my own piercing, too! Incredibly…read morenice staff at the front and great piercer. Cute shop and very clean. Saw lots of tattoo consults going on. Will definitely be coming back!

There's this bald white guy with facial tattoos and bright blue eyes. He is a piercer there and i'm…read morenot sure if he does tattoos but he's very passive aggressive and condescending. He talks to you like you're an idiot, very belittling.

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.

Almost went to a competitor and so glad I didn't. I love that they used single use needles which…read moreallows precision and ease of pleasure. I was lucky enough to get Dom and he was phenomenal. It wasn't painful as I thought. He said breathe, applying a little pressure, push push, and breathe out. It was that easy. I settled on a Tragus and Flat Helix. I absolutely love them. I'm praying no infection with constant cleaning (2x a day) and great healing. The girls up-front were phenomenal. They were all positive and reassuring. They took their time with me, answered all questions, including showing me options with position on the ear. I valued the time including their positive energy.

Clean, nice, quick. I wish there were more jewelry options that were not in gold wash, but other…read morethan that, had a good experience. Piercing went great and healing is going really well. I'll go back.

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.

Lizzie did a wonderful job for my 2nd piece She's very…read moredetail oriented and her linings are superb!!!