My friend and I came to get our nipples pierced on the 13th of March. Ten days later I had to get my right nipple piercing removed and so did my friend. The piercing went under my skin and was in a lot of pain. We had to go to a different place to get them removed. The piercing was not only in the wrong spot but it was also slanted and did not have a long enough rod. read more

sold me jewelry saying it was 10 mm when its around 8mm said no refunds or exchanges after it was brought read more

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The tattoo was originally fine but the after care instructions given by Blake were god awful and it's becoming the worst tattoo I have ever received. read more

Gotten two tattoos here. Some people know what they're doing, not sure if everyone does. Pricey but typical for college town. My one problem: says walk in daily 12-8 but sometimes they're just not open. Like today. Unprofessional. read more

I came in as a walk in and so happy with the turnout. Everyone was so nice and they were quick to help me. read more

The Tattooery - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I went to Blake about 3 weeks ago and he went too deep the tattoo is just a scar at this point and there's a crazy indentation on the V and well as some blow out on the T and U. There is some discoloration as well on the drawing itself and on the V. read more

The Tattooery - Thigh tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

They are not prepared to do piercings that are more complicated than a lobe piercing. I went in for a forward helix piercing and she had to pierce the location twice because the needle slipped out before she could get the jewelry in. This hurt a lot, of course, and it increased the risk for infection and damage to the cartilage. The building was not clean, but I was hoping at least the piercing station would be clean. It was not clean, let alone sterile. Do not go here. My forward helix piercing continues to have issues. Also they use extremely low quality jewelry that discolored quickly and irritated my skin. Bad experience. read more

Wanted to have a small tattoo on my wrist. Gabrielle was amazing. She was really professional and helped me go through the whole process with patience. Will be back again soon. read more

The Tattooery - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Haley is thee absolute, best piercer I've come across in all my years she listen to exactly what I want and hit it head on!! She is the best fast and always on point.. Thank you for your performance and perfect piercing.... I will return and send more ppl your way!!! read more

I went to get my third piercing done here and I regret it. I had to correct the piercer on the placement multiple times and then they still messed up. Both of my piercing holes are extremely crooked and uneven. I think I paid around $120 but I would have rather paid more for a better piercing. Do not go here. read more

I'm so happy with my newest tattoo from Blake! I have numerous pieces from him and every one is gorgeous. My style is black ink with stippling, and he absolutely nails it every time. He's done 8 tattoos for me so far of all sorts of things (plants, animals, words, chemical structures, archetecture, even lab equipment) and I am so impressed with each. Crisp lines. Smooth stippling shading. Just *chef's kiss*. read more

Had an awesome experience getting my cartilage pierced here. Chris was super professional and knowledgeable. He explained what he was going to do every step of the way. Chris also just had a super calming voice which was very soothing. The lady at the front desk also was super patient and nice. She didn't rush me as I was choosing my piercing. And she gave me a lot advice on what type to get (stud not ring) and how to clean/take care of it. read more

I've actually gotten multiple times here and every time I've gone they always give me what I want and more. I've gotten tattoos from staff and Gabby. They do real clean work. I'd definitely recommendvthem read more

Couldn't have been happier with the experience and the artwork. I did a dog remembrance piece and I was blown away with the detail from Blake. Really good job. read more

very disappointed in gabby for not advising me prior to the tattoo she gave me in 2018. it is the ugliest thing on my body as she went in super deep and had no concern for how i felt. i felt like i was going to throw up the entire 2 hours. when i went in a month later she lied to me and told me it was NOT a blow out. and "this just happens with fair skinned girls". if this was a known fact to her i dont know why she didnt tell me prior. it is a horrible blow out and people tell me all the time how awful it looks. i have had multiple tattoos done after this and almost every artist offers to "fix" it. i understand tattoos are imperfect and so are people, but she was very unhelpful, and unfriendly. read more

The Tattooery - blow out. horrible healing. - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I've gotten both a piercing and a tattoo at this shop. For a piercing, I got my septum done in the summer by Chris. I have had a lot of piercings in the past, this was by far the best experience overall. He clearly knows and loves what he's doing. I have since been recommending him to anyone who speaks of wanting anything pierced. For a tattoo, I went to Kevin. Not my first tattoo but my first at this shop. Again, great experience overall. I had chosen a flash design that he'd posted previously and once I arrived he gave me pricing and we talked about shading options. I also really enjoyed that when he was doing the tattoo THAT was his focus. He didn't try to talk the entire time or make conversation. There were occasional comments but otherwise I felt like his main focus was doing quality work not filling silence. I would definitely recommend him. And the shop as a whole for either body modification. read more

My boyfriend and I just got matching septum piercings with Haley and it was great! We just walked in on a friday afternoon and were able to get in right away. She was really nice and chill and made sure all the piercing equipment and jewelry was sterilized. She also made sure the process was comfortable for both of us! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get a piercing! read more

Blake was super informative and friendly. There were a few moments where the pain was kinda unbearable. Thankfully, Blake could tell it was getting to me so we took mini breaks. I thought that was very thoughtful of him. I am definitely coming back. The shop had two employees and i was the only customer at the time. Thus, i felt safe. Blake along with another employee had masks on and gloves. read more

The Tattooery - Now (almost a month) - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Had an absolutely amazing experience. Jordan was warm, friendly, and professional, the piercings took no time at all and barely hurt. He explained every step before doing it so I was prepared, warned me about discomfort and after care, and the whole process took barely 20 minutes. In regards to the corona of it all, I was the only one in the shop, he took my temperature, we both thoroughly washed hands, everything was sterile, and we were both masked. Thank you! read more

10 tattoos in and I receive superior service each and every time! Cleanliness, professionalism, exceptional artistry, great convo, and awesome vibe! Blake is the best, and so are the other artist at The Tattoery! read more

The Tattooery - Family Crowns - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I've been coming to this shop since it opened, as the owner Blake Becker, has been tattooing me for years. It's always clean, great vibes, and great service. Come in with an idea and trust your artist to execute it the best way possible. My pro tip regarding body modification is you get what you pay for. The staff is experienced and so their prices reflect that. Blake and Gabby are my favorites, but all the artists have been vetted by Blake so I know their work is great. Jordan is the piercer on site, and has pierced me a few times. He's always patient, and makes sure you're completely comfortable during the piercing. Overall this shop is my favorite body mod location, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for good work. I've added some photos of work Blake has done on me as well. read more

This business is clean, professional, and reasonably priced for tattoos. Gabby did mine, and I appreciated her kindess and professionalism. read more

The Tattooery - Thanks to Gabby for this tattoo as well as her kindess and professionalism! I wish I wanted more tattoos to give her more business! - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I was very pleased with this Tattoo shop. I was having a crappy day and needed some pain therapy. I stumbled across this shop and was throughly pleased. Everyone was nice and welcoming. The process was smooth and painless. A big kudos to Blake. He was very cool and efficient with getting my ink done. I left feeling better than when I arrived. Thanks Blake. Will be back to see you. read more

The Tattooery - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Came to this establishment yesterday for a nose piercing and was lucky enough to have Chris as my technician! He was awesome! He was very knowledgeable in my skin condition concerns that I had and was patient with my questions. He was very thorough in the process and made sure to tell me what he was going to do next and always asked if I was ready before doing it. I'm not sure if it was the fact that Chris is good at what he does or what but for some reason the piercing didn't hurt as bad as I thought it would! Oh don't get me wrong, it hurt! But not as bad as I thought! It just felt like a 3 second dull pinch. The process all in all took a bit longer then I thought it would but was still glad I came, did it and of the outcome! Thanks Chris! read more

Perfect experience. Had some time while my son was in school so I went and got a tattoo. The wait time was a little annoying because I came on a day where it was one artist. I wanted a simple quote, under boob area, and that's what I got. It wasn't too painful. The tattoo artist wasn't heavy handed at all. Inviting personality. Took about 20 mins. And it came out just how I wanted. read more

The Tattooery - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

The whole process was very quick and easy from scheduling, discussing the design and actually getting the tattoo. I am super pumped with how it came out, Sean took an idea and made it come to life and I am thrilled! I will definitely consider Sean and the Tattooery for future work. Highly recommend. read more

I have gotten majority of my tattoos here done by Raff and he is great!! The customer service here is always fast and good. I have also gotten multiple piercings done here and all went smoothly. read more

The Tattooery - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Went in for my 5 year old to have her ears pierced. Chris was awesome. He was patient and gentle, very informative and did his best to put my daughter at ease. After the first ear, my daughter hesitated. Chris gave us our space and allowed her to regroup. He was super patient but also great about taking the opportunity to complete the process with the least amount of pain Daughter lost the front of the earring the very next day and they replaced for free, double checked he piercing to ensure it was ok, and again super nice and professional! Highly recommend. read more

I wanted to get my tragus pierced and went to Tattooery based on a friends recommendation. Facility is small, cute and clean. Chris was amazing! He explained what he was going to do, how he was going to do it and talked through everything as he was piercing it. He is highly trained, making sure he's up to date on the latest techniques. Very careful and sanitary. Can't tell you how many times he changed his gloves. While I can't speak for tattoos but highly recommend Chris for piercings! Thank you! read more

The Tattooery - Tragus piercing by Chris! - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I really enjoyed my piercing experience here. Pretty sure it was Chris who did my septum piercing. I did a walk in. He was super careful and did lots of explaining and answered all my questions. You could tell he was very experienced. It was an awesome experience, I'll definitely come back if I wanna get another piercing! read more

The Tattooery - Septum piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I visited here on a whim on September 1, 2016. I called first to make sure they accepted walk ins. I was also able to confirm prices I saw on their website -- which is super accessible. Small, friendly shop located on the second floor. Upon entering, there's a waiting bench plastered with stickers (encouraging you to leave a one behind), a glass counter with display, art decorating the walls, & binders with images of previous jobs done there. One binder for tattoos, and one for piercings if I remember correctly. Very clean, comfortable environment. Went in there and got my nipples pierced for $90.00. Was in and out within 20-25 minutes. Despite only having my ear lobes pierced prior to this visit, it wasn't as painful as I had imagined. Chris helped me out during my time there & he was super friendly, professional & informative. Gave me a card and told me to call or stop back in the store if I had any more questions/comments/concerns. After my visit, I was emailed a care guide for the piercings. Had no issues whatsoever, & will definitely be back if I decide to pierce anything else. +extra points for the Starburst given to me after my piercing, yum!! read more

Great Atmosphere. Our artist, Sean Kreitlow, was kick ass. We got matching sister tattoos and they all ended up matching but looking slightly different, which is pretty perfect. I would 100% go back for more ink. We were walk-ins and only had to wait about an hour and a half. So much in the area to get you entertained while you wait though, so time flew by. It was apparently UMD homecoming weekend, but the shop seemed like a surprisingly quiet, classic metal oasis above a drunken sea of loud madness below. read more

The Tattooery - Capsaicin Creation - Tattoo Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I came here for a tragus piercing. I've had my fair share of cartilage piercings, and I though $55 for a tragus was a little steep (I paid $60 at another place for my industrial). The place is clean, filled with artwork, and has books with pictures of the tattoos done by the artists in the shop. The staff were friendly, and Chris, the piercer, was great and made the process quick; I was out within 5 minutes of getting the piercing done. About a week after, the ball on the barbell fell off, so I replaced the barbell with a nose ring and called the shop. They said I could come in whenever was convenient and Chris could put the piercing back in for me, free of charge. All in all, great service. P.S. it gets busy in the evening from all the students, so try to go in the afternoon or during the day. read more

I felt disrespected & belittled the second I stepped into this shop. It's hard not to call this place racist. I like to respect people's time & I expect the same, especially from a business where I'm looking to spend money. If we agree to meet & discuss a tattoo idea at 5pm why am I waiting on you for 35 minutes when there is clearly no other customers in the shop or anything else going on. I would at least appreciate some communication as to when I would be seen. I've had work done here early last year & it was fine. The artist are talented, but in my most recent visits it's been an off vibe. The person at the front desk seems like they more important things to do than be welcoming & lend some assistance. I'm not the type to boil things down to race & gender but it seemed to me that as a black male they did not want my business. I won't be back. read more

So I decided to finally go get tattoo number four yesterday, a simple cross on the side of my wrist. Knowing someone would probably be available for a quickie, I went to Curious... except it's no longer Curious. Same location but new management, new name, and new artists (no Stray. Me sad). Anyway, the cool receptionist chick told me Vinny could do my tat and had him come talk to me. I had a pic for him and he drew it right up. I was inked in ten minutes for $50. That's a reasonable deal in Murrland. So far, the tat looks good and is healing well. I'll update this if any problems arise. Since it's changed hands and just re-opened as the Tattooery, the shop is shiny and clean. Everything has been re-painted and the stairs no longer smell like cigarette smoke. They've even gone high tech- the receptionist had me read over the policies, sign on a signature pad, and then my copy and the aftercare instructions were emailed to me right away. Unlike some shops where the staff ignores you until you seek them out, the receptionist greeted us as soon as we walked in and while in the waiting area, the artists that walked past also said hello. I think it's a cool shop. Check it out if you're in CP. read more

I came here a few weeks ago with my friend to get my cartilage pierced and her nose pierced. I know people who've said they didn't trust this place because it's located right next to a college campus, but a friend of mine had a positive experience so we decided to give it a try. Piercings are walk-in only, and availability is determined by whenever the piercer comes into work. My impression is that it varies, so it's best to call ahead to make sure he's there before you go. The piercer was very helpful with all of our questions, and advised us on which earrings/nose rings would be most suitable for us.The procedure itself lasted maybe a minute, and he used hollow, sterilized needles (no piercing guns here!). Afterwards, he gave us thorough aftercare instructions and his personal recommendations. Overall, the piercer was a pretty pleasant guy and very professional. They took down my email when I paid, which I didn't expect. But when I got home, I noticed they had emailed me aftercare instructions, including things to avoid. They also added that we should go back after 8 weeks so they could check in on the healing process, which I thought was a really nice touch. I think my cartilage ended up being around $35 and my friend's nose ring around $45, which I consider pretty cheap for the services we received. Don't let the location deter you- would definitely recommend coming here! read more

My friend and I are visiting Maryland and we came in as walk-ins. Was in and out in about an hour and a half. My friend got her nose pierced and I got a tattoo. Very chill place, nice staff! Would recommend to anyone and everyone. Its super close to the University! read more

The Tattooery is the bomb. They are all incredibly nice, informative, professional, talented, and most importantly, CLEAN. My artist, Gabby, must have changed her gloves half a dozen times at least! Gabby designed my beautiful tattoo from pictures of my favorite flowers in less than 3 days and had me in for my session in less than a week. She talked me through the process, showed me all of the equipment and placed my design exactly where I wanted it on the first try. While she wasn't very talkative while I was getting inked, I actually appreciated that since I was able to find my zen and I actually enjoyed the process. (Also, this meant she was really focused on the huge permanent tattoo on my back which was kinda really important!) Gabby made a 2 hour+ session therapeutic almost and not at all painful like I expected. My tattoo is beautiful and I'm extremely happy and impressed. I can't wait to go back for my shading. Thanks Gabby and co! read more

Came here three times within a week earlier in the semester. First time I came in, I watched my best friend get her first tattoo from Gabby. Second time, I got a lower cartilage piercing done and it was virtually painless. Third time, I watched another friend get her second lobes and forward helix done. Everything was very affordable and my piercing was done well - I'm not sure how well the tattoo Gabby did healed. Both Gabby and Chris (the piercer) were super professional and laid back, as well as explained that all the tools are sterilized in-house. They're also super helpful when it comes to piercings. The same best friend lost the back of her tragus piercing's curved barbell (which she got done here) and they replaced the ball for free. The other friend's forward helix's hoop fell out somehow, but Tattooery was kind enough to help her get it back in. I like how there's a separate piercing area, but I personally like privacy when I get inked. The Tattooery's tattooing area is one area that can fit three working artists at a time, but no dividers or curtains or anything to divide stations up. But my friend didn't mind it when she was getting tattooed, so maybe that's just me. Otherwise, it's a great place to get your body mods done! read more

I got my tragus pierced with a hoop that I couldn't take out by myself, so I came here to get it changed to a stud. Another shop tried to charge me $10 for the service, but jewelry changes here are free. I brought my own jewelry, but the piercer advised me that it was too short. He wasn't pushy or anything and even said he'd still put it in if I didn't want to take his advice. Thankfully I listened and bought a longer post that they had in the shop for around $10. It fit perfectly. The guy had magic hands or something. He looked really young, so I was a little nervous at first. I was expecting a lot more discomfort, but he definitely knew what he was doing and was done in less than a minute. read more