I got my lip pierced here, and it was awful. Not only did I get an infection because the stud was too short, but the piercer also upcharged me with a larger gauge. I had to go to a different shop to get a longer stud because it was embedded in my lip, which led to the infection. At this other shop, they were appalled that Triple Crown gave me a 14-gauge 8mm stud for the healing period, informing me they had likely upcharged me for the gauge size. The piercer also did not tell me a lot about the healing process; she only handed me their booklet on it, telling me to keep it clean. Not worth the money, which was about $80 for the service and stud. If you want to get your ears pierced, that is fine, but do not come here for facial piercings. read more

I went here for a tattoo and a piecing. Solid design work, great facility, friendly people. Good for kids getting piercing to burly dudes getting ink. read more

kim was so nice! I went in to get my eyebrow pierced and she gave me opinions on the placement and let me know that it wasn't going to hurt too bad in comparison to the piercings she saw I already had. the studio was really cool and the piercings were very affordable! read more

Triple Crown Towson - eyebrow piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Mixed feelings about this shop... I got one of my tattoos done at this shop that is probably the most important tattoo for me and was raving about their work and how good they were, that is up until recently..... I admit (just as I told them on the phone) I tried piercing my self, shouldn't have but anyways asked if they could help because I was unable to complete the job. I was told they could easily complete the next day to just clean the area and leave it alone. I did as instructed, when I went the next day into the shop, before even looking at the area they had already decided that they should wait until 2-3 weeks. Which after doing more research makes sense. What I do not appreciate is why they would waist my time having me go out of my way after that has already been their decision since I called the previous day. They don't have parking as well so had to pay to park and walk through the street, it was an inconvenience. And they also mentioned if I had come in when it first happened they would have been able to complete the piercing at that time......... they were still open when I had initially called so I don't understand why they were not upfront during that call and decided to just waist my time and now I have to walk around with a scab for a few weeks that with their explanation could have been avoided (since they could have actually completed the piercing) . And they are a bit pricey as well. read more

Took our daughter in to have her lobes pierced and could not be more impressed with the whole experience. If your kid is under 18, you'll need your ID, child's birth certificate as well as a photo ID for your child (if they have one...she's 17 so we used her learners permit). The whole shop is immaculate, all staff super friendly start to finish. George did her piercing and he was fantastic and made the experience a lot of fun, explained everything he was doing and provided very detailed aftercare instructions. We will definitely be back! Updating to say we've now been back several more times...my daughter got her first tattoo here and then went back for a helix piercing. Both excellent experiences, same as our first visit. George did her helix piercing (this was several years ago now...we were sad to hear he had since passed away). I was in a few weeks ago to get a nostril piercing for myself (Dec 2023). Shop is still bright and clean and Kim did a great job with my piercing and made me feel very comfortable during the process. I am planning to go back for a few new piercings for my ears soon. read more

Amazing experience today with Josh! Yesterday I went to a horror convention where I got to meet my idol, Ozzy Osbourne. He signed my arm, and today I was looking for a shop that could fit me in to get it tattooed. I called when they opened and was happy to hear they take walk-ins. When I arrived later in the afternoon I met Josh and was relieved to hear that he could tattoo the signature without any issues, even though the ink had faded since yesterday. Josh was wonderful and very easy to talk to. The tattoo came out better than expected! Thanks so much, Josh and Triple Crown! read more

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Nice hidden place. I wanted a nose piercing for years but was chicken haha. Finally went with a few friends and got it done. Happy I went here. Everyone was nice. The space is loft like and artsy. I will be back. read more

Triple Crown Towson - No filter - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

George is an experienced piercer who explains everything step by step and talks you through the process. This was my first piercing in addition to my regular ear piercing that I got when I was a baby. I came in here as a walk-in appointment the Saturday after Thanksgiving so they were running a Black Friday deal of 25% off piercings -- amazing. Nice, cleanly shop with artwork to look at while you wait. There is a $5 charge on all card payments so bring cash if possible. All in all, I would definitely come back for another piercing! read more

Triple Crown Towson - Cartilage piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Love this place it was very professional very clean. Very pretty customer. Service was outstanding. Will recommend to anyone. I got my nose pierced and loving it. read more

I'm so glad to say I've finally found my home tattoo shop. The experience from beginning to end was SO exceptional. I called right before opening, which is noon on a Sunday to attempt to walk in for two tattoos. The receptionist was very polite and shared that I should come in as soon as possible to get a free consultation. Once I arrived I was greeted and told I'd be helped shortly. Once helped I was able to easily share my ideas via airdrop, they also offer options for androids if you're into that kind of thing. I sent my sketches via airdrop and he took them to an artist to quote them and give me an appointment time within the same day. It was that moment that I realized I would be yet again going under the needle and that I might've lost my mind. I paid my deposit and came back within two hours. When I got back I sat in the gallery which is filled with beautiful artwork and comfy chairs with eclectic music playing. Once it was time for me to start I was escorted back to my artist Joe who is so freaking cool! Everything about this is amazing, not to mention its woman owned. Joe immediately introduced himself and began telling me so many details about options for my tattoo and was super knowledgeable. His attention to detail and precision in ensuring my tattoos would be ones I would love for years to come meant more than he'll know. My pieces took about an hour and a half total including placement and prep. I am thoroughly impressed with this shop and can't wait to come back for more pieces and send referrals. read more

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First let me just say whoever design the place deserves an award for that alone. I was met by a nice young gentleman who had great customer service and made me feel like a friend rather than a customer. Which I love - I'm a people person. I think I waited no more than like 4 minutes if that after filling out the paperwork for my piercing. Now to the good stuff lol. Kim! She's awesome like idk how else to say it. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. You can tell she's a pro at what she does. Once I selected jewelry it was so quick I thought she was still piercing but she was done for like ten seconds and then putting the jewelry in. I myself do have anxiety and she was polite and patient enough to give me a second after the piercing to collect myself before screwing the ball on. I can honestly say out of the 11 times I've been pierced she really was the best experience and she was very personable. Just like the guy who greeted me. Bottom line if you're looking for a CLEAN , reputable and friendly service just go here. You won't regret it. I will definitely be goin back and recommend. read more

Triple Crown Towson - Stairs leading up - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I recently had my nose pierced at Triple Crown by Kim and I am so happy with the whole experience and how it turned out! She was quick, professional, informative, and the jewelry is beautiful. I swear it was healed in 1 week! Although she is relatively new to Triple Crown, Kim has *decades* of piercing experience. Kim is there every other weekend and she is a true expert. I have already consulted with her on my future piercing plans and she is straightforward about the healing process and recommendations. If you are considering getting anything pierced - please plan to check out Kim! read more

I waited 2 and a half hours just to get my helix piercing fixed because the jewelry kept popping out. I called before coming in to make sure that I wouldn't be waiting very long since I needed to do something productive. I went towards the front desk to follow up since I noticed that people who came after in have gotten their piercings before I did. I walked up towards the front desk and did not even get the chance to ask before the person, whoever they were said "long wait? yeah there are a decent amount of people before you. it should be around 10 mins left." I wondered why they didn't let me know that it would take this long so i could at least eat lunch Sat back down to the gallery and waited another hour and a half, looked around and I was just the only customer left! Saw the front desk person going back and forth, then to me, asking me if I have been called in already, which, obviously not. they called the piercer over and both profusely apologized because "the signal would barely reach the room so they did not get the "text in" to let them know that I was waiting. I'm just wondering why we are doing this system if the signal is bad and the piercing room is like a 10 second walk, this could cause several issues. Furthermore, they just put the piercing back in 6 painful seconds, shoved it right back in there! no warning nothing. Got my first tattoo and the helix piercing and had excellent service then, but the person working at front desk today seemed to not really care. I understand its a Sunday and seemed a little busy but i would hope that they would at least communicate with me. I was happy with the service for the times I went here before, but my experience here today just ruined it. read more

Incredible tattoo shop. Went to check this place out for my daughter's first tattoo. Shop is clean, well maintained, staff is super friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back for my tattoo read more

Kim is a family friend, so I am naturally biased. I have wanted pierced ears my entire life, but every time my ears simply heal too quickly for me to be successful. Recently, I saw how Kim took care of my granddaughter's healing ears. So this 70 year old grandma is trying again, but this time with Kim's expert help. Thank you, Kim! read more

This place is amazing. It was my first tattoo they were super warm and welcoming m. The front desk staff made me feel at home and not silly for not know what all the details. I had Dave as my artist he was very accommodating to my nerves and helped the three hours fly by. Reasonably priced I would recommend him to literally anyone who asked. read more

Triple Crown Towson - Tattoo done by Dave - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I went to get a tattoo with two of my friends. We were told it would cost us $80 each. When we went to pay after the same guy said $100. And I said "you said $80 earlier". and he said "no I said $100". My friends and I both heard him say $80. I didn't argue and we just paid the money but I regret not saying something. However our tattoo artist Josh was amazing and a really great guy, so obviously we still left him at tip. I will not be going back here because of how the guy at the front acted. read more

Triple Crown Towson - Yes this little tattoo cost $100... $125 with tip. - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I went in and cat is a very sweet and respectful person. I had no problems with her and she solved my problems Go here it's a nice location, not too far from campus and has consistant customers coming in and out; yet they still manage to keep it clean and organized. Especially now this pandemic. The wait time depends on how many people walk through the door. I see a lot of people leaving happy, so that's good. I don't see why you wouldn't come here. read more

Triple Crown Towson - it should completely be lower. Not happy with this service. If you wanna get a naval piercing go somewhere else. - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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Made a spontaneous decision to get pierced the day before Valentine's with my partner. We found Triple Crown on Yelp, called for some info which the person on the phone answered so helpfully and quickly, and made it in around 30 min later. Loved that we didn't need an appointment. They were extremely sanitary and quick. We waited in the art gallery till Cat was ready and browsed all the art and zines; really a cool space. Cat was professional and kind, making a quick process of our piercings. My partner had his ears pierced and I had my septum and nostril. Not painless :) but Cat answered all our questions about care during the healing process, jewelry, and more. Would recommend in a heartbeat! read more

Triple Crown Towson - Septum, nostril, ear piercings - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I went in to inquire my fine mist after care spray running out a little over a week after I got it and the ginger man with glasses was being super rude! I asked for refund and he told me no which was fine but he was saying things like "I don't know what you could've done with it" and when I said "yea this isn't my first time using it so I'm surprised" and he cut me off and said "yea well this isn't my first time selling it".... like dude what's your deal? But I didn't know if I was receiving it wrong plus like it's not the deep idk but then I mentioned I didn't get pierced at this shop and he immediately was like "oh well that makes it even less of my problem" and there was no laughter after. So I said oh? and he was like I'm just kidding but he didn't say that until I questioned that nasty statement. For some context, when I originally came to this shop they were super helpful and kind over the phone AND in person and even looked at my piercing although they didn't pierce it so I thought they were pretty reputable. When I started having issues with my piercing I went in for the spray and the man told me it was 15 bucks for 2.6 ounces but man I needed it so bad AND the man at the counter reassured me plenty of times that it would last me 4 separate piercings so of course I'm gonna trust the piercer! The transaction was posted on March 13th and y'all I kid you not it ran out yesterday......... Now back to today, he asked me if I left the lid off and maybe it dried out to which I said no and he was like sure (more passive aggressive/ rude attitude) and although he did say I could come back in a week and he'd just give me one, he also said he probably wouldn't remember the whole conversation so who is to say I'll even get the spray? THEN he was like, unprovoked might I add, "I can get the manager for you and you can talk to her if you wanna make a big hubub about it" and like swayed his hands around. Overall I felt like he was being super aggressive and really mean about the whole thing. It also felt like he approached me with this vibe which makes me feel like maybe it was a discrimination kind of thing or maybe some sort of subconscious bias because he was really really pulling just ridiculous things and saying such mean things. I've worked in customer service before and even with customers which were actually rude and nasty to me (which I was not to him or whatever pronoun they may use) I have NEVER made any kind of weird, rude, or passive aggressive statements. I walked out super teary eyed because the whole thing just felt very unnecessary and mean. I also went with my roommates when I purchased and when I also experienced this today and today we definitely left looking at each other in a bit of confusion. I would definitely proceed with caution and reinforced positive mind set entering this shop. I would also like to include that I was trying to keep smiles and laugh along because I know how it is working with customers all day and how it make be stressful just to maintain that grace towards the person I have this experience with but I feel really hurt and sour. Good luck going here tho!!! Everyone else was super super nice AND they have a super beautiful art gallery, wonderful aroma and vibe in there. read more

Still looking good 7 months later. Was eager to get a tattoo a couple days after my 18th birthday, did a walk in on a busy Saturday they got to me in 40 minutes great experience. read more

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Clean, Safe, and Relaxed! I truly couldn't be more impressed and pleased with my first experience at Triple Crown. I have lived in Towson for over a decade and had no idea Triple Crown existed. The entrance is so conspicuous you pass it all the time and don't know its even there. When you know it's there, you fall in love. We walked upstairs to the lounge for check-in and appointment setting and felt more than welcome. When you arrive upstairs, it's very clean, organized, and felt highly sanitized. My husband and I came in Sunday afternoon to see if we could be seen as walk ins for a tattoo each. They weren't anything big but just enough that they needed to schedule us an appointment. No big deal. We paid our deposit for the appointment to hold our slot and designed and made our way, happily. We arrived evening of the next day and we're pleased to be taken back almost immediately. We both had Joe as our artist. Thank you, Joe, for some absolutely beautiful work! We couldn't be happier. After a relaxing time getting our tattoos, we were more than pleased with our experience and will definitely come back for many more! We highly recommend Triple Crown to any family and friends. If you have a large design or something a little more complex, I highly advise on going in person to sit down with the artist and discuss the design, put down your deposit, and set your date and time. Thank you for a very positive first first tattoo! read more

Great vibes!! I went in to get 3 piercings. My piercer made me feel comfortable and talked me through the process. I was in and out. Would definitely recommend! read more

I can not highly enough recommend Triple Crown, specifically Kat for piercing. She is patient and fun to work with. I came for constellation piercings in my ear; a few other places I called in town had never heard of it. Kat was excited to do it and had the perfect jewelry. I came back for more today after last week. I will for sure come back for more! The shop was especially careful and cautious with COVID restrictions as well as impecably clean read more

Triple Crown Towson - Constellation piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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I'm so glad I found this place! Josh has been my tattoo artist for my last 3 tattoos and he is amazing! I was so happy with the great job he did, I had to keep going back. The place is beautiful, the staff is friendly. I've recommended so many of my friends to come here! I would love to work there.. lolol Thank you Triple Crown! read more

Everyone at Triple Crown is really nice & super helpful! They took their time to make sure my tattoo was exactly how I wanted. They have a gallery as well with beautiful artwork while you wait. Joe was the tattoo artist. He was super patient and did an amazing job with the tattoo. Thank you Triple Crown! read more

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RUDE, RUDE, RUDE! Unbelievable amount of attitude for minimal skill. They must have thought they'd have biz in the bag being in Towson, but the fact is they can't compete with downtown. We could put up with the awful parking if it was worth it. It's not. Go to Baltimore, there are better places, almost any of them. We call it Triple Clown for a reason. read more

Long ass reply to my review just to say absolutely nothing... they called me a bot for leaving my original comment and got mad when I recommended a safe and superior place to go. Go here for tattoos and tattoos alone. Do not risk it, they refuse to take responsibility for their incompetence when it comes to piercings and will take your money without refund (probably as strategy to not look at fault legally) They are excellent bullshitters, unfortunately I am an excellent hater so I guess it sucks to suck read more

Even with appointment they took one hour to start and they are not friendly to guests. Wanted to have a experience with my fiancé and I just got disappointed read more

I tried doing a google review and got an email it got flagged. I guess they don't want people to know what's going on since they've got a new piercer. I just want the public to know so they don't waste their money. I used to really like this place. Cat was really cool and Travis and Alaina were really nice. I wish they were still there. Ever since they got a new piercer things have gone downhill. The new piercer dresses like a hooker. She never wears a shirt. I've gotten 3 piercings from her and 2 of them fell out within a day. I've sent friends to triple crown and they've gotten her and had the same thing happen. Not to mention there's a bump on my nose piercing which I was told by another piercer is because I was pierced with a surgical steel hoop and it's crooked. I'm giving 1 star for professionalism and quality. read more

My daughter and I decided to get new tattoos together after her graduation and our artist was awesome. Very good with the design and ink and a wonderful conversation throughout read more

So although this is a tattoo shop we were here for my 16 year old daughters first nose piercing. It was a surprise for her birthday and I needed to get here ahead of time to sign the necessary documents. I was SUPER PSYCHED when I found out that this establishment demands that parent of underage children come in with ID & birth certificates. I love rule followers and it made me feel that more secure and now knowing that her whole nose won't fall off a month later lol. The gallery area is AH-MAZING. The owner, her son and the receptionist very cool & professional. Sunny did my daughter's piercing and she too was cool and very friendly. We were all pleased with the establishment and the professional work that was done. They may have even convinced me to get my second tattoo I'd highly recommend this establishment. Great & friendly staff. read more

I was able to walk in on a Saturday around 1pm and get a cartilage piercing. Cat was super chill and knowledgeable and made me very comfortable. She showed multiple places where I could get the piercing based on my specific ear - in the past when I've tried at other places, the piercers would just go ahead and do it and I wasn't always happy. But Cat marked multiple spots on my ear and let me pick and helped me pick as well! She was great with letting me pick my exact earring too. I got a cute pink stud vs. other places where they just pick a boring one for you. There was another girl there doing a walk-in for a tattoo. I overheard her say she had to wait 30 minutes which is pretty darn good for a walk-in! Afterwards, my boyfriend and I talked to the guy at the front desk because we both want to get tattoos soon. He was super nice and excited to talk to us about the process and very, very knowledgeable. He told us to get better pictures of our dog to get a good guide of the tattoo and he'd get us all set up. We're super excited to go back for our tattoos. We're from the York, PA area and found this place on Yelp... I didn't want to go just anywhere to get my ear pierced or to get a tattoo. I would definitely recommend going here whether you're local or it's a bit of a drive! read more

kind of disappointed to be greeted by a condescending man with no tattoos at the front, was there for almost an hour and didn't see a woman. and after seeing how they have been responding to the reviews left on their page, it makes sense why he was so rude it's a theme for this place. read more

This past fall, I got a medium pectoral cover-up of an ocean wave. My description was for something along the lines of a Hokusai wave but with an emphasis on the crashing, and that I might, in the future, want to extend a dunes or sandbar to a land-based tattoo on the opposing pec. Diedre was able to work with the existing colors and boundaries to create not only an amazing wave, but one which morphs into a more dramatic ripcurl with arms raised in a diving position. I think we were both surprised by how dynamic and animated it ended up becoming. To me, that demonstrates not only talent at drawing in 2D, but that next-level understanding of human anatomy which makes the difference between good tattoo artists and great tattoo artists. This shop demands promptness and preferably 2-weeks' notice for re-scheduling. I made the mistake of thinking I could call my boss 3 days ahead of an appointment and get the appointment moved if needed. Two to three strikes like that and you're out. This is an event for which you may want to schedule some vacation time well in advance. read more

Triple Crown Towson - Ocean wave chest piece by Diedre -Arms raised to show dynamic ripcurl - Tattoo Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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Triple Crown Towson is amazing!! The space is inviting and comforting. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I came in as a walk-in early in the day not knowing their hours of operation. I was told they take walk ins after 4, being it was early I wasn't sure if I would be able to be serviced the same day. While trying to decide what day I could schedule my appointment Deidre came in(I'm sure to handle paperwork and not tattoo)after explaining to her my scheduling conflicts and what I wanted, she told me she could take me today. Within an hour my artwork was drawn and I was in her chair. She exceeded every expectation and my tattoo came out better than my original idea. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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Another tattoo session w/ Joe! 10/10 service. All my tattoos have been a walk in adventure. Always a good experience w/ TCT! read more

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I came here to get my nipples pierced for the 2nd time. The first time I had it done, the person at another shop pierced my areola and not my nipple. it never healed right and was painful, so i took them out. Its been about 10 years but the scar is still there. I came in and there was a girl who was new and learning, she asked if I was cool with her piercing me and I asked if someone experienced can do it because of the history I had with my previous piecing. Travis was the experienced piercer who I got instead, he was super nice and reassuring that he was able to re-pierce my nips without issue and that this time he would get it right and pierce my nipple and not the areola and whoever did it before didn't know what he was doing. I was very nervous due to my previous experience and Travis put my mind at ease. Well... Travis pierced the areola, AGAIN. Its crooked and painful, and the bar is too short and pushing into my skin. The right side looks fine and feels fine, I asked him to place a longer bar in the right side to make room for swelling, which he did and told me to come back in a few days-weeks to replace the left side if needed. I called two days later, on Saturday, when I realized the mistake he made and whoever answered the phone told me to come in this week so someone can look at it since they have no piercers on the weekend. I'm annoyed because it hurts and I want to take it out but also I want my money back and they said they need to see it to verify that its actually wrong before advising me on what to do. I already know what I need to do, I need to take it out and let it heal ASAP. I'm just really disappointed that I trusted this place to pierce me right and this happens again. now ill have 2 scars on my left nipple and I'm honestly not sure how it will be to pierce it a 3rd time. my left nipple is jacked for life! sweet. read more

Poor customer service. I went there just to buy a belly ring and check the place out for future services. I was greeted pretty rudely when I asked about purchasing jewelry. The gentleman that greeted me at the door rudely put me down once I asked about it. Said "can't do it I don't know your size and the sign on the door says we can't" I worked in retail for 6 years. The delivery of the message could have been put a bit differently. I had my belly button ring with me. I was missing the ball. And I was thinking about making an appt for a tattoo if I liked the shop. I'm new to the state in general and I don't know my way around. Well you just loss a customer. Sorry I didn't see the sign since I was worried about making it before you closed at 6. Didn't feel welcomed and don't want anyone doing any work for me who is rude. read more

I did a walk in appointment for a cartilage piercing and my second lobe piercing with George, he was amazing and well knowledged and made sure the process went smooth and relaxing. After I had just gotten pierced my ears were not even inflamed or agitated! I felt a little nervous and the front desk staff was able to give me some snacks to calm my nerves! read more