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.

I'm disappointed to have to update my review but my recent experience make it necessary. I went…read moreback to Embassy Tattoo for another piercing (a conch) and had no issues. I asked a question about my original cartilage piercing and I was told that the piercer used a barbell that was too short and there was no way for the piercing to swell and heal properly. My earring was changed but I was charged for a new earring, even though they used the wrong one in the first place. A few weeks later I was cleaning the conch piercing and the earring fell out, and because it was a small earring that screwed into the back, it was not easy to put back in myself or with my husband's help. I called Embassy Tattoo to ask if they could put my earring back in for me, and they said they weren't taking jewelry changes that day because they were running a special for only new piercings. When I said it wasn't a new piercing, it was a 3 week old piercing that fell out, they told me it didn't matter and to stop by the next day. I definitely wasn't waiting a day to put a new piercing back into my ear when it was throbbing, swelling, and would definitely close by then. I went to another tattoo shop nearby who, after saying a new piercing should not have been a screw-in earring, changed the earring for one that snapped in. They also took a look at the new piercing and the original cartilage I got at Embassy Tattoo and said both were pierced on an angle which makes it harder to heal (as I've been experiencing over these last few months). While the staff at Embassy Tattoo are great, I don't see myself going back to after this.

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.

Got my second tattoo here and it's another winner! This time was with Dr. Z and he is a brilliant…read moreartist, has an efficient and light touch with tattooing, and is just in general a very friendly and warm person. If/when inspiration strikes, I would definitely go back again. The new location is great with lots of natural light and COVID safety is definitely taken seriously. Scheduling was easy for both the consult and appointment and pricing was fair with no surprises. All the stars!

Decided on a whim to get a tattoo for me sweet little pug! Brian was helpful with facilitating the…read morewalk in appointment. Nick was an excellent artist! He took his time, was friendly, had a calming demeanor, and gave great attention to the delicate/fine line style of the tattoo. He also loves animals which was fun to chat about.

Two of us came in for a walk-in on a Saturday and everyone was super helpful! They were able to…read moretake our request and do both of our tattoos very quickly. Drew was very helpful and did a great job! The shop is very cute and clean, and since it's in the union market area there is lots of parking and is metro accessible. Overall great shop!

Michael was great! I've gotten a few piercings from him already which all went well. This time I…read morecame in for another piercing but he actually suggested a re-arrangement of my jewelry that looked really nice, and was just what I wanted without exactly knowing it. Super helpful to have someone who can make informed suggestions like that!

Got a forward helix piercing and my eyebrow barbell changed out by Michael back in May. He didn't…read morego over aftercare with me at all, which may have been because I have several piercings but is not something I've experienced before. My helix has been healing just fine. However, he put two balls of different sizes in my brow (and irritated the area with a lot of unnecessary pulling), then ghosted me when I asked to either have the jewelry changed to the correct size or be refunded. They also make you pay and tip on card up front--again, never seen that before. Shady vibe. Would not return.

Coung did my very 1st tattoo. I've never trusted anyone to do this work on my arm, never thought I…read morewould get any tattoos but I have seen his skill level and attention to detail. We are from different parts of the world but he got the art perfectly and i love looking at it. thank you so much for the perfect tattoo and world class customer service brother. this place also has an awesome vibe

Jesse Najara is an AMAZING artist that does tattoos. He is the owner/operator of Old Town Ink in…read moreAlexandria, VA (535A E Braddock Rd). Jesse will work with you to find the right artwork with the right mix of colors to showcase your piece. His work is flawless!!! Jesse has a team or artists at Old Town Ink and he just opened a new shop in Dupont Circle, DC (1608 20th ST NW Washington D.C.) with artists ready to talk through your ideas. Check them out before you go to any other artist in the VA, DC, MD area. https://www.instagram.com/oldtown_ink?igsh=eXpsd3loOGp1dzk0 https://www.instagram.com/oldtown_ink?igsh=eXpsd3loOGp1dzk0 https://www.instagram.com/oldtownink_dc?igsh=MWhzaDF5cm9heXFnbQ==

I had long suspected that my anti-tragus piercing wasn't fully healing because the jewelry was too…read moresmall. After searching online for piercers in DC, I found Trilogy. The overwhelming number of 5-star reviews for Alexis, the piercer, is what brought me in today. The space was clean and immaculate, and I was warmly greeted when I arrived. Alexis was able to see me immediately and quickly identified the problem with my piercing: the jewelry was the wrong shape and size. He replaced it with the correct jewelry, and it already feels a million times better! Once this piercing is fully healed, I will definitely be coming back for another piercing. Trilogy is exceptionally clean, everything is properly sterilized, and Alexis is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. As someone who has been to both bad piercers and good piercers, let me tell you: this is the place to go in DC if you want a piercing done right.

My piercing by Alexis was great! Made me feel super comfortable, I trusted the cleanliness, and all…read moremy questions were answered throughly. Felt very taken care of!! Mike at the front desk was also really great!! Made me feel super welcome :))

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

The service was great and the space is so welcoming. Gabrielle was extremely patient with me and we…read moreworked the design to make sure I liked it. I trusted the process and absolutely love my tattoo. I will be back!

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!

My second tattoo with Gilda. As always she was receptive to what I was looking for and thank god…read moreshe was honest with me. The original Ram looked like the devil and she was gracious enough to work with me to come up with something better and it fit the bad-asserry I wanted. Will be back for more.

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!

It was my first time coming to this shop. The location is so nice and the vibe of the shop is top…read moretier. The interior decor, music, good service, and talented resident artists/ guest artists make this shop really stand out. Will be returning for more tattoos in the future. Services

I found Isa through IG. I was amazed at all of her work and skill in thin lines. I definitely…read morerecommend doing your homework when it comes to picking a tattoo and an artist. I have been looking for the PERFECT opportunity, artist, price, and design for a long time. Probably since I got my last tiny thin line tat when I turned 26. The studio is clean and new! Perfect vibes with calming music with artwork hung up all around. Lovely plants and a clean bathroom! I parked up the street on P street. Do NOT park in the bank parking lot across the street. A short walk from P street will take you to a hidden in plain sight entrance to 3 businesses: of which Tattoo Culture is one of them. A tall skinny staircase and BOOM, you're in! The location is ideal and within minutes from well known restaurants and spots to pop in. Isa is so professional and friendly. Make sure you bring your ID for all your introductory paperwork. This is completed easily on a tablet. From there- she already had my design and size ready to go! She cleaned the area right near my ankle throughly with alcohol and prepped me. She was so kind and prepared, she even has little disposable razors if you are looking to get tatted and need a little clean up in the area. She proceeded to get me comfy- even offered me a pillow! She showed me how the tat would look by a quick stencil and look in the mirror. Once I decided the location (At first I thought I wanted it on the back of my wrist but once she put on the stencil I realized that most of the time attach it would be backwards if my arms down and she helped me come to the conclusion that it would be best placed on my ankle where it was always upright). She did not rush me or have the typical tattoo shop demeanor of "get in and get out". She even offered me snacks like a caprisun and chips :) She showed me the brand new needle and unpackaged it in front of my eyes. She clearly values cleanliness and safety and I absolutely respect and appreciate these efforts! Once I laid down, the tattoo itself took maybe 15/20 minutes. She is gentle and deliberate! Midway we changed the color up and it came out beautiful and dainty. Just like I wanted! The extra level of courtesy, hospitality, and customer service was paramount. She even offered to turn on Netflix to put me at ease. I would recommend this shop to anyone, and I already have! Great for a quick tiny tat or a detailed art piece. I had the best experience here and I have no doubt this business will be very successful. Thank you so much Isa!!! Please follow them and check out their work @isatatts on IG!