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    Tattoo Paradise

    4.1 (375 reviews)
    PriceyTattoo, Piercing
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Less than 3 hours after the tattoo, blowing out already
    Celeste C.

    My friend and I chose Tattoo Paradise for its good reputation for our buddy tattoos. The shop was clean and the people were nice. We were both tatted by Dean Kind -- my tattoo immediately had blowout right when he tattooed me, it has only continued to get worse. Every single line on my tattoo is blown out. I'm really really disappointed at how mine has turned out; I paid 135 bucks for this and will probably have to get it lasered off for much more. I have another tattoo on my ankle from another shop that NEVER blew out, so it's hard for me to believe that "my skin just does this". I wish tattoo paradise did more quality control when choosing their artists. Very disappointed and would not recommend this shop.

    2 days later

    I was traveling from LA, so I needed an appointment on a specific date and time, which can be hard to nail down with shops in my experience. Honestly, I chose this shop because they were the only ones who responded to my messages, and I'm really glad I did! I went on their website and found that Bobby was working the day that I needed, and used their booking form to send in my reference. Within a day we had confirmed an appointment with a $100 deposit that went towards the final tattoo. They called me a day before to confirm, and Bobby was there right on time with stencils already printed. They don't let anyone come into the tattooing area if they aren't getting tattooed, but there's seating in the front and plenty of flash to peruse for anyone you bring along. The guy at the front desk was really nice, and my artist Bobby was so sweet and made getting a tattoo on my hip bone and stomach as comfortable as it could be (not very, but that's because I was getting a cluster of needles hammered into my skin for an hour, not because Bobby was in any way unpleasant.) I couldn't laugh at his jokes (stomach moving mid-stomach tattoo = bad), but he was really funny and the energy of the shop was really upbeat and comfortable even while sweating through my pants and biting my lip so hard it bled. The shop takes debit and credit as well as cash, which was awesome as I was not keen on taking several hundred dollars in cash onto an airplane. For a 6"x3" linework tattoo of a pre-existing design I provided, I was quoted a very reasonable $320-$420, and the total price ended up being $350 which was great! The tattoo looks PHENOMENAL. I wanted an exact replica of a drawing I'd done, and Bobby executed it perfectly. He didn't use saniderm/second skin, which I appreciate as I'm sensitive to adhesive (he was even sure to double-check that tape around the bandage would be okay). I have 20+ tattoos, but he still made sure to go over aftercare and make sure I had the right soap and lotion for healing. I was stewing in the bacteria-laden air of a plane for six hours the next afternoon, but even so, healing has been a breeze. Overall amazing experience at Tattoo Paradise and with Bobby! If I'm ever in the area again I would absolutely come back here and have been recommending it to friends in the area ever since.

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    Kate B.

    This is a long due review... I absolutely love the environment and artists here! They helped me through the process of figuring out what I had in mind to get (tattoo) and were very kind and patient. I did a walk in and the wait was less than I expected, though I know wait times vary from day to day. I wholly appreciated the friendly environment and the artists are truly talented.

    Done by Eduardo
    Cortney P.

    Eduardo and Sam were amazing. A real true tattoo shop. If you want a tattoo in DC, you can't get a bad one here.

    Stephanie C.

    This is a review for piercings with Pattie. A friend highly recommended Pattie and I had been wanting some additional ear piercings and finally went for it. Pattie was so nice and helpful discussing my ideas and working with me on what would be best (ended up with a low helix and flat rook). She also talked through the jewelry options and even though I ended up spending more than I was planning to, I'm really happy with my choices. The whole piercing process was quick, easily and barely painful and Pattie talked me through the whole thing. I also felt like the shop was taking COVID precautions seriously and that it was very clean. I would highly recommend Pattie for your piercings and will definitely be back to dress up my right ear a bit!

    So clean, professional, and efficient! Brynn is a doll and Davide did an incredible and quick job :)

    Medusa head tattoo

    I had a tattoo of a medusa head done yesterday by Tessa. She was amazing! I didn't have a super concrete details of what I wanted but she took creative liberty and it turned out great! Her fine line work is amazing! She was also so much fun, great vibe!

    Second tattoo
    Yaniza C.

    I FOR SURE got scammed. Considering I had to pay $255 for two SMALL tattoos. See below.

    My tattoo in the wild.
    Amanda W.

    I visited in March for a tattoo with Lupo. The staff acknowledged my first-tattoo jitters and made me feel comfortable. My tattoo took about three hours and ended up being pretty painful towards the end as he shaded the inner thigh. Lupo was patient with me as I asked for small breaks to drink Gatorade and breathe. My adrenaline wore off at the end and I started crying (not my proudest moment). During that time, another tattoo artist came over and gave me a stress ball to squeeze which helped tremendously. Thankfully there were maybe 6 people in the shop due to COVID regulations lol. Lupo is extremely talented and will work with you to make a custom piece. I highly recommend him. FYI - Make sure to tell your artist if you have a latex allergy. There are aftercare products that can trigger a reaction and they can use alternatives.

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    Justin P.

    These guys are very very friendly! They are obviously knowledgeable about tattoos and will make sure you are educated on what's going on, sizing, cleaning, pictures/drawings etc. They will make sure you are satisfied. Also very happy that they are open late and in the middle of DC. They said this is the better location, but after asking about it, they have 3 locations total which rotate the artists. I will be going back for sure!!!

    Shannon C.

    So glad I chose this place. Guilherme did an awesome job. Very professional, courteous staff and clean facilities. Highly recommend. Thank you

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    Ask the Community - Tattoo Paradise

    Hi, is it possible to make a piercing appointment to just change out jewelry? I have jewelry already, but I can't seem to get the original piercing out myself :(

    Hey Ronisha, Thanks for reaching out.… Read more

    Do you do navel piercings on minors?

    Hey Kiley, At our DC location, we are unable to pierce anyone under the age of 18, even with… Read more

    Do you have any artists that specialize in color tattoos on dark African American skin tones?

    All of our artists are capable of doing color tattoos, but there are limitations on what can show up in darker skin tones. Probably the best thing to do would be to email us at TattooParadisedc@gmail.com so we can discuss more specifically about… Read more

    Is it possible to have a small phrase done in another person's handwriting? Like copied from a card they wrote 10 years ago?

    Absolutely, as long as you are able to bring in the card or a photo of the card with you.

    How much do you charge for a helix hoop?

    Hey Angelica, Thanks for reaching out.… Read more

    Can you let me know how much is one earlope piercing cost?

    Any idea for how much the symbol "Patience" in chinese would be? About the size of a dime on the wrist. This would be my first tattoo so I'm not too keen on these things haha?

    Hey Lin, Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we can't give you a price through Yelp. If you… Read more

    Do you guys do tongue piercings? If so, how much would it be to get either a surface tongue or standard tongue piercing done?

    Hey Kai, Thanks for writing us. We do standard tongue piercings and they cost $65. Hope that helps!

    How much would a mid-ear cartilage, helix or forward helix cost? And how much would it cost for 2 of the same? Thanks

    Hey there! We charge $50 for a helix piercing with a silver ball stud or $65 for a colored gem. Forward helix is $60 with a silver ball or $75 for a colored gem. For two, it would those prices times two. Hope that helps!

    How much do you charge for nose rings and to re-install if the nose is already pierced?

    Nose hoops normally start around $25 and go up from there. It's also a $10 fee to insert nose jewelry.

    Do you do nipple piercings and if so how much?

    Yes, we charge $60 for one nipple piercing and $100 for both. Those prices include the jewelry as well!

    How much does a septum piercing costs?

    Hey Ning, We charge $60 for septum piercing and that price includes the jewelry as well.… Read more

    Do you guys do VCH and triangle? How much for those?

    Yes, we do! The price for this piercing starts at $100.

    How much do you guys charge for name tattoos preferably 1-3 inches?

    Hey D'Angelo, Normally a small name tattoo would cost somewhere between $85-125 depending on where… Read more

    Are tattoos charged by the hour or session? I will be getting a pretty extensive full sleeve tattoo that I'm told can be between $1500 and $4,000. It doesn't seem having such a wide range and not having any idea what it will cost until it's done?

    Hey Erik, We do not charge by the hour, but by the piece. You are correct in that we can't give… Read more

    How much would a conch, daith or tragus piercing cost?

    A conch is $60 with standard jewelry (silver ball stud) or $75 with a colored gem. A tragus is also $60 with standard jewelry or $75 with a colored gem. Lastly, a daith costs $60 all together.

    Does this location do infant piercings?

    Hey Victoria, Unfortunately, we are unable to do infant piercings here in DC. Thanks for asking… Read more

    How much is a nose piercing including standard jewelry?

    Hey Shalyn, Thanks for considering us for your next piercing. A nose piercing costs $60. That… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Tattoo Paradise

    I called ahead for an appt with Nikki and when I showed up she had my Tattoo drawn up and simply NAILED IT!

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    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.

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    I got a tattoo here today from Malvi and it was an incredible experience! First, the space and the…read morestaff are great. Just good vibes all around! The waiting room and reception area is dark and moody, while the studio is bright and roomy. There was music playing but tons of great artists at work, and it felt like a quirky brain trust in the best way. Working with Malvi was a dream. We communicated online beforehand and she is super professional and sweet. She gave me a price estimate and really put a lot of thought into what I wanted. Once I got there, she reviewed the details and then went and drew a sketch. In just 30 minutes she had a beautiful design created! She then printed the design out in multiple sizes so I could see what size I wanted best. I loved that she came prepared with options because I always feel bad asking for more. Once it was time to start, she had several outlines ready so again I felt comfortable asking for small changes. She was really thoughtful and careful with the placement. The set up was also very clean and thoroughly prepared. Malvi was very gentle during the tattooing process and gave me lots of space to ask for breaks and stretches. It was incredible watching her tattoo- she is a master! The end result was the most gorgeous tattoo I have out of four. She was very clear with the aftercare and how to contact her about touch ups. I feel like she is here for me through the healing process. If you're considering where to get your next tattoo, Cry Baby and Malvi are excellent options!

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