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!

The service from the location itself was fine, but I reached out to the artist on mangoly? I…read morehaven't heard back in a couple weeks. I was referred to that site for scheduling from the tattoo parlour itself, so it wasn't like I tried to reach out to the artist on the down low or something. Also, I prefer to see a tattoo parlour in person. I want to be in the space to see the look books and see the vibes (and cleanliness) myself. They were appointment only, so I didn't get to check out the parlour yet. I think some of the artists have some beautiful art, but as a potential client who wasn't given a courtesy email from the artist, it just feels eh. I bought two large pieces from a place in NY from the owner himself, who communicated with me directly quickly and personally over 3-4 months. I just expected something similar to that. Or at least to be more prompt.

Michael was the best! I got my septum done. My appointment was at 5:45 but the 5:30 was running…read morelate so he took me early either way the understanding that if they showed up we would have to pause. Totally ok with me. He showed me the jewelry selection they had and what could be used for initial piercing/heal time. He was honest about which things would be pricier and did steer me in the direction of just getting their standard horseshoe fit now and once it heals we can find something I really like. It was kinda cool that he didn't try to pressure me into getting something I prob would have regretted later, especially with the economy being what it is. The piercing itself was very fast! Like over in less than 5 minutes from the time we went to the back to walking out the door. He walked me through every thing. And while this is not my first piercing rodeo I did appreciate it. He is also just a very nice guy and seems like he'd be fun to just hang out with in general. Like your older siblings cool friend. Also gave me his number if I had any follow up questions since they tiny gave a phone at the shop, truly is the best piercer. 10 out of 10 would pierce again!

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.

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!

Wasteland tattoos is fantastic! Highly professional, fair prices, clean, efficient, and precise! I…read morehighly would recommend to all of my friends. The tattoo that I requested was very simple and small, and they could not have executed this more perfectly. Furthermore, this was my first tattoo, and they put my newbie nerves at ease immediately. Pros: Price: The tattoo that I received cost $160 (pre tip). They ask for a deposit of 50% in advance, and then have you pay the rest onsite. I believe that $160 is the minimum price for any tattoo here. Tripp provided me with a quote in advance, per my request, and was very prompt and direct about the pricing as soon as I provided him with an example of what I wanted, which I really appreciated. I initially felt like this price was a bit high, however I called several highly rated tattoo parlors in the area, and this was the lowest price for my simple tattoo. So comparatively, this place checks out, price-wise! I am glad I paid to have it done at Wasteland, as the experience was incredible. Accuracy: The tattoo was executed exactly as I requested-- I couldn't have asked for it to be any more accurate, honestly. It was simple, but I think with simple designs, any flaws are even more visible, in a way? So I was very pleased with how it came out. Friendliness: I had a very pleasant experience here. Banter throughout the tattooing process, I felt like my artist and I were just friends hanging out. There were upbeat R&B oldies playing, which put me right at ease. Pain: Truly painless, to be honest. I was shocked by how little pain I experienced. Honestly, it was reminiscent of a small scratch. Also super quickly completed. Simplicity of booking: Booking this appointment was so easy. I figure that this is partly due to the simplicity of my design, however I was still surprised how quickly they got me in. I was able to secure an appointment within a week of reaching out. When I showed up, they were ready for me, and the entire experience felt very streamlined and efficient. Clean studio: The studio was clean, modern, spacey, and private. The bright colors and upbeat music put me at ease immediately. Masks were worn throughout the process. Instructions on treatment/self care of tattoo: My artist provided me with detailed instructions as to how to care for my tattoo. I asked a lot of beginner, kinda silly questions, but never felt belittled, and felt like I was being taken seriously and really cared for just in the way that my questions were addressed. The care process was honestly very easy, and within a couple of days, I felt that it was pretty much healed up! A super easy and fun process :) Cons: Truly ZERO from me! I am so pleased with my tattoo and impressed with the overall experience offered at Wasteland tattoos. I am recommending to all of my friends in the DC area! Go here! You will not be disappointed, and your expectations will surely be exceeded, as mine were.

Had a great experience with Tripp! I love my tattoo, and would definitely come back for anotherread more

While on a trip to DC, my friend and I decided to do something spontaneous and see if we could snag…read morewalk in tattoos at Tattoo Paradise in Adams Morgan. They told us they get tons of walk-ins in that location because of how many people are in town for business and travel. First things first: the shop itself looked super clean, super organized, and really well done. Bright, professional, tons of flash on the walls, and everything felt sanitary and put together. We each got our zodiac symbols to represent our friendship. My artist was Sam Layzelle, and he was great. Easy to talk to, professional, confident. The tattoo was small (inside of my ankle so it definitely was not painless), and it only took about 10 minutes. He worked quickly and cleanly, and it was over super quick. Both artists were chatting with us while working, and my friend and I were getting tattooed at the same time, which made it even more fun. Sam mentioned he travels to Scranton, PA for the tattoo convention there, so we ended up talking about Pennsylvania and where we're from. It felt relaxed and personal instead of rushed. Each tattoo was $140 plus tip. If you're in Adams Morgan and feeling brave (or just a little impulsive), I'd absolutely recommend stopping in.

This is my third tattoo from here. I had a family in town and the younger ones wanted a tattoo so…read morewe made it a family affair. It was myself, my son, cousin and her daughter. The service was great and everyone loves their tattoo. The quality of the artists work is great. It was my cousin first time and her artist walked her through everything which made her comfortable. Elliott did my tattoo this time so I will go back for the second part

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 reached out to Jinx via their website in August to add to an existing tattoo. They responded…read morewithin a day and assigned me to Nico for a consultation and appointment. Not only was Nico super nice, he created multiple design options for me and amended them during the appointment to make sure we had the perfect fit. He did fantastic work and really cared about making sure we got something I was happy with. It's the best tattoo experience I have had in DC and I definitely intend to go back to him and Jinx!

They accepted us as a walk in Sunday night around 7pm ish. About a 30 min wait and we got our…read moredesigns quickly printed off and paperwork signed. Quoted for mine as it was like a 1.5 inch design at $150 but shop has a min of $100 so I wasn't super shocked. What we were somewhat shocked at was my girlfriend's design maybe about 3 inch grape hyacinth design that was fairly simple but at $200. It would be one thing if it was heavy in design but she was done in 15 minutes. We still went through with it but a little more than we were expecting. Mine was brought down to $125 as it only took maybe 10 mins to do mine. Both prices not including tip. Very nice and chatty workers and they had a handful of people come through while we were waiting for each other. I liked the design of the shop and all their flashes on the walls. As a California resident it's interesting to see the different standards on tattoo preparation and sanitation compared to back home. Happy with my design!

I had a wonderful experience with Hannah and Piercing Joy. I was having a hard time finding a place…read moreto get my baby girls ears pierced because I didn't want a gun to be used and I didn't want to go to a tattoo shop. Communicating and scheduling with Hannah was super easy. She was very nice, professional and patient. I also decided to get my nose pierced. Overall I'm very happy with the experience

Absolutely amazing! I searched for "nose piercing near me" and saw Piercing Joy! I contacted her on…read moreIG and she responded very quickly! I was able to get a same day appointment which was great because had I waited two more days I would have backed out being so nervous. She came in with great energy and explained the process! She made me feel very comfortable. I had a nose piercing previously and she recommend the placement and made sure I was 100% satisfied with my decision. I would recommend Hannah over and over again! She is absolutely amazing!!!

Lady Octopus is a premier parlor. The energy is calm and all of the artists are talented. I was…read morelucky to work with Eugene. He specializes in realism and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I'm definitely going back for another when there is availability. Be sure to book here if you take your body art seriously!

I called to ask if we could walk in. I was told no, but that they could fit us in the next day at a…read morespecific time. given time. We showed up at the given time and they turned us away. this is horrible customer service! we took off work and made plans based on times they gave us. don't trust them if they give you a time slot.