This was my second piercing with Missy Grey and she is wonderful. Very kind, explains every step of the process and makes the whole experience easy. Highly recommend her. read more

Just finished my third tattoo at Black Lotus and I couldn't ask for a better experience. Lydia, my artist, did a fantastic job with my tattoo and recommend subtle shading to make it pop, which I didn't even think to ask about. She worked with me extensively and made my idea a beautiful reality. This is as far from a shady back-alley parlor you could get. It's well laid out, filled with artwork and figures, and is professionally appointed. Good service, vibes, and authentic artists make this the only place I'll get inked. read more

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1.5.25 Hubby got me a gift certificate as a Christmas gift to get a Tinkerbell tattoo done. I had an appointment with Danielle a.k.a. Deezie today. Upon arrival, I was given consent to tattoo procedure to complete. I was also informed that there was complementary bottled water if I'd like any. The studio is not what I imagined that it would look like. It looked trendier and upscale especially the lobby. Deezie asked for a photo of what I wanted and took a few minutes to do the stencil. When she was ready, she called me back. The tattoo took about 20 minutes to do. I have a low threshold for pain. The outline didn't hurt, but when she colored in Tinkerbell, that hurt, but she was sweet and kept checking to see how I was feeling. She is very personable and chitchatted with my husband and I, which helped to distract me. When we were done, she thoroughly went over the post care. She said if I had any questions that I could feel free to contact her. The studio is a member of Association of Professional Piercers (APP) which means they follow safety and sanitization requirements. They have displays of different types of earrings in the lobby. I plan to return to get a piercing on my upper ear in the future. I highly recommend this studio! Very professional and friendly staff and a welcoming environment. read more

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I got my daith piercing done here and the experience was top-tier. I recently worked with Missy on my permanent, custom piece of jewelry and it turned out amazingly beautiful! Not only did she make sure the dimensions were perfect, but she's extremely knowledgeable and the jewelry change was seamless. Her studio space is warm and welcoming, just like her personality. I highly recommend Missy for anyone considering a daith!! She's an absolute joy to trust for your piercing needs!!! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Daith piercing - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

I absolutely love it here. I had my ear pierced here and today I had a back tattoo done by Julian. This place is gorgeous and one of the first things I noticed was how clean it is. I tend to be more shy and modest so before I even said anything he could tell I wasn't comfortable taking my shirt off in front of the other people getting tattooed and took me to a more private room. He was so kind and professional. He got the tattoo absolutely perfect not only to what I wanted but he was so specific and precise with his placement he literally did it perfectly. Very impressed and can't recommend enough! read more

Came for the Halloween flash event! Awesome staff that were super helpful and friendly. Super happy with how my flower turned out. Really dug the vibe here as it was like it was for nerds by nerds. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Flower tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Well, initially I was happy with my tattoo and even went back and got 2 more from Kaitlin. But over time, as my skin fully healed, I noticed the tattoos aren't well done at all. Lots of hesitation mark, and the lines are uneven. The fine line work is trash. This is the case with 2 of the 3 tattoos I got. It may also be the case with the 3rd but that's on my back so I don't have the best perspective there. At any rate, if Kaitlin is the only artist available, wait for someone else. I'll likely be having the 2 removed or covered. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Obviously not great with the fine line work - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

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Great atmosphere!! I love my tattoos done by Kirsten. I requested three dragon flies, and the detail she provided was amazing.

I got my second lobes done by Missy and she was wonderful! From the second I walked in I felt comfortable and she walked me through every step of the process and explained everything thoroughly. As an APP piercer, she was very knowledgeable and gave several recommendations for the best healing process as well as having me come back for a follow up appointment in a month to check on the piercing. Despite being super nervous and having a needle phobia she made the process super easy! The jewelry is a little pricey, but it is top tier quality and completely worth spending the money on. Studio was clean, everything was sterile and I have no complaints. Definitely recommend! read more

Very nice atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. I wasn't able to get the piercing I wanted but I will definitely go back for a different one

This place was, by far, the cleanest and fanciest studio I've ever been in. Everyone was polite and helpful, and it was all a far cry from my first experience way back in the 90s when a guy named Bear tatted my back while he and I both chain smoked Marlboro Reds. I had been admiring Kirsten Marsden's work from afar for a while, and was lucky to have my submission selected when her books opened in Nov '22. I was a little disappointed that her first available wasn't until Aug '23, but I suppose those long waits are a testament to her talent. She came up with a beautiful design based on my hodgepodge ideas. Ain't gonna lie - tattoos hurt, but Kirsten's technique and style hurt way less than I expected. In fact, the only thing that really made me squirrely was that I was getting a thigh tat, and the way I had to lie on my side for a while made my hip ache. Totally attributable to my old bones, though. Maybe I'll bring a mattress topper next time. LOL Anyway, great overall experience, and I hope to get on Kirsten's books for next year. read more

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Made an appt with Missy. Got a couple services done (replaced my bottom double helix with a hoop and did a piercer's choice). Missy recommended a couple options for piercings while showing knowledge of how I liked my ear piercing curation (asymmetric and simple) by just looking at both my ears. She was so sweet from the start and was upfront about the costs. Throughout the piercing process, Missy was informative, precise, and talked you through each step of what she's doing ensuring you're comfortable. I'm looking forward to getting future piercings with her! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Front Helix pierced by Missy - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Came back to get another tattoo with Lydia. This was suppose to happen in early 2020, but the 'Rona closed down businesses for a minute. They have strict COVID rules in place (appointment only, call from your vehicle when you arrive, no visitors with you to your appointment, spacious lobby seating, hand sanitizer available and gloves upon request). I worked with Lydia once again on a back tattoo and she is a great! ALL of the artists are talented here and have their own niche, so go online and peruse their work to find one to your liking. I came to Lydia because she is an expert in cover up tattooing and I had her complete one on my arm. They also have a piercing gallery and they are top notch as well. One thing I should mention, check with the artist on their form of payment (some do credit/cash and some do cash only). You have to follow them on their IG page to see when their respective books open up to grab a spot for and let me tell you. They ALL go fast! All in all, one of the premier tattoo/piercing establishments in the Baltimore area. read more

Corina is amazing! Patient and Super Friendly! She thoroughly explained the pre and post process including aftercare! Pain level - 3 out of 10. Right after to present - Nothing! $50 deposit applied to complete purchase - jewelry is pricey but beautiful. I'm hypoallergenic so it was expected. Excited to get my nostril done for matching hoop! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Love! 14KT Gold Septum Piercing! - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

This place is fantastic. I can't speak to the tattoo artists there currently but the piercings are professional, timely, and considerate The ambiance is also great and they have a ton of (real) jewelry in nice cases. It looks like a beautifully appointed bar was mashed with a jewelry store read more

Got a helix piercing by Missy at the Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery about 5 months ago. She was so great and explained the whole process along the way. The inside of the gallery is beautiful, super clean, and artistically decorated. On the piercing side, I wasn't sure of the whole process because this was my first piercing besides the basic lobe piercing I got in elementary school. First, an appointment needs to be set before having a procedure done. Then you meet to discuss what you are looking to have done. After everything has been discussed, you can browse through the jewelry gallery they have available and pick what you want. I do not think you can bring your own jewelry in. Once the jewelry is selected, you'll go in a room where you will be pierced. Again, Missy explained the whole process, healing time, cleaning, etc. In four weeks, you will get an email from them reminding you to make an appointment to make sure everything is healing properly. Overall, I am very happy with the piercing and placement. I plan to have another done in the near future. read more

I just had my 3rd tattoo done at Black Lotus and the 2nd done by Kirsten. She does amazing work and is super nice. I have gotten multiple compliments on it already. I also had my septum piercing done there as well. Always have a wonderful experience. Only thing is that they are fairly busy and it can take some time to get an appointment depending on the artist and how large the piece is you want done. Not the end of the world, but I'm just a bit impatient. The atmosphere there is great and everyone I've dealt with has always been super friendly. Would absolutely recommend them. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Still absolutely love this place, second review with a 5 Star experience both times. Second rib tattoo that was done exactly as I asked Declan is great and really take the time to make sure he knows what you want. The place was extremely clean and they wiped down even the waiting room chairs. I will be back for all future tattoos. read more

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I can't say enough great things about Black Lotus!! I've been coming here for years and always have an awesome experience! Not only is it a gorgeous shop, it's an art gallery as well with so many amazing pieces! The real attraction are the people who work here. The shop manager & front desk ladies are some of the best, super friendly and always on top of everything, from appointments to consults to anything else you could think of! Tons of talented artists here as well. They each have a specialty which makes BLTG such a well rounded shop. They even have two great piercers, Missy & Corina who are amazing at what they do! They stock some gorgeous jewelry as well to really accentuate your piercings. Always a great experience when I get to make the trip down to see everyone! I know I'll be leaving with great memories and perfect pieces of art and jewelry every time! During covid, they really go above and beyond their usual sanitary precautions to make sure everyone feels comfortable. Social distance is enforced as well as constant cleaning of common areas. Gloves and masks are worn at all times by clients and staff and the tattooing room is socially distant and then some. If you're wanting to get tattooed or pierced during this time - do it! You'll be safe. read more

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I can't say good enough things about this place!! So far i have gotten 4 piercings here and i am IN LOVE!! Both Missy and Corina are just absolute sweet hearts and have the patience of a saint! I am honestly probably the pickiest person on planet earth and even though both times i went in wanting something else they were able to give me an honest answer that it would not work for my safety and health! Piercings are not just about pretty ears and i love that they keep my health priority! Even though i did not get what i had in mind i am absolutely obsessed with what we were able to come up with !! If you want a professional piercing place that is skilled with artist and not just an order taker, THIS IS THE PLACE!! You won't be disappointed! I AM ALREADY SO EXCITED TO WORK ON MY OTHER EAR WHEN THIS IS HEALED! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Helix, Conch and two stacked loves done by Missy - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

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Hannah is amazing! I found Hannah on google and literally had my piercing done before the day was over. She was quick to respond, arrived on time and made the process easy. She answered all of my questions and I didn't feel rushed to make a decision about what I wanted. I actually got 2 piercings instead of one. She provided the aftercare for the piercing and her prices are great! I can't say enough great things about Hannah! I'll be a lifetime customer for sure read more

I highly recommend Black Lotus Tattoo and Art gallery!! I have wanted a portrait of my service dog FOREVER!! Being the over researching gal that I am, I looked at many different artists over the span of many, many years. The one that I kept my eye on was Halo. I love his ability to get even the tiniest details just right. He was even helpful with my questions about how the tattoo was healing later that week. I liked the method of healing with the derm film. It seemed much better than the old method of healing a tatoo. Even my sensitive skin did well with it! The people that work in the shop are helpful and do a nice job with reminding you of your appointment and they're even happy to suggest where to stay if you're coming in from out of town. All in all, I had a great experience! Just see for yourself, check out my tattoo! I am super happy with it, I stare at it all day long. It is such an amazingly beautiful piece of art. I am glad that I chose Halo and Black Lotus for my first tattoo! Ive already gotten so many compliments on my tattoo. I've been told that it's the " most beautiful tattoo" they've ever seen and also his eyes are amazing and soulful. Hopefully, I will be back for more. I can't say enough good things about this shop. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - My tattoo by Halo about one month healed. - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

I cannot review the artist as the HORRIBLE Racist front desk employee stated I was 2 minutes late, while waiting in line for 5 minutes behind a customer. Policy states no refunds but gave a refund and stated clearly you are not welcome here. read more

This place is amazing! My mother past before Christmas last year and Inky did a memorial piece for me that I absolutely adore and I know my mom would as well! I also got my belly button re-pierced and I will NEVER go anywhere else for a piercing. Missy is an absolute joy to be around and she takes a lot of pride in what she does!! The people in this shop are just great all around!! Will definitely be back!!! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

First time here for a tattaway procedure. I came here half an hour early coming from Virginia. Jessica prepped and took care of me, procedure like a getting a tattoo. She was super nice and gave me her cell number if I have any questions. I'm definitely looking forward in the healing process to get my cover up tattoo with Inky! read more

Fantastic experience with Missy for my first nostril piercing. I was super nervous and she put me totally at ease. She's extremely professional, kind and safety conscious. I would highly recommend her and the shop! The vibe in the shop is fancy and cool at the same time. read more

I am writing to share my horrible experience at Black Lotus Tattoo. At the end of the tattoo session I expressed my displeasure with the tattoo and the artist arbitrarily changed the image without my consent. I asked him to fix it and he said he couldn't and I offered a compromise and when he did the compromise he said "that does look better". He said "my day ends at 6p". This being my 5th tattoo I was never in so much pain. Initially he was using the "shop needles" and then reported "I can't get use to them I am going to get the ones I use". The last hour he went back to the shop needles and I was in agonizing pain. My arm looks like a second degree burn. He told me to check out at the front and I was quoted a price for a 6 hour tattoo. I explained to the girl he arrived half hour late at 1030am and the next time I saw him was at 1230p for review of the picture. Then he went to lunch at 1p. This was not a 10a-6p tattoo: it was a 130p-6p tattoo. This person should not be tattooing: his heart wasn't in it. It appeared he took pleasure that he was late, and took pleasure in using the dull needles and took pleasure in over charging me for the time period he wasn't working. I felt violated and abused by this person with no one to help me. His lack of compassionate was evident on the way he treated me. I think he needs to avoid working until he does this to another customer that may result in serious infection and /or sepsis that could result in death. And I want to add: my son died in 2017 followed by my dad. Two years later my mom died followed by my sister and then my mother-in-law. My son in law lost his sister that left two young children age 4 and 5 without a mother. I go to work every day and give 100 % and if this person is going to be so callous he doesn't belong working with the public. read more

I got my Septum done today and Corina was awesome, super informative very knowledgeable, it was quick fast and didn't even hurt before I knew it I was done, A bit pricey but you get what you pay for and, I'm not complaining she did an excellent job! I Love my Septum Piercing So Much! read more

Missy was absolutely amazing! I had a nose ring that I couldn't get in and she was gentle with me (I'm cry baby). She even offered to check my other piercing since I was already there. Definitely going back! read more

The couple of months I had to wait for my tattoo appointment with Kirsten we're totally worth it. She listened to what I wanted and considered the reference pictures I sent and ultimately came up with a gorgeous design that I just love. Kirsten was also extremely friendly and fun to chat with while she did my tattoo. I would highly recommend Kirsten and Black Lotus Tattoo in general to anyone. The shop is clean, well kept, and has a great atmosphere. The ladies up front are awesome too. No complaints! read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

This studio is by far, one of the best in the area. From aesthetics of the studio itself, down to the cleanliness of it as well. I used to frequent a neighboring studio but I'm glad I've found this place. Each and every artist at the studio is amazing. The only downfall is that walk-ins are nearly impossible and booking an appointment for anyone is at least a couple months wait. With that being said, the wait is def worth; ESP for that unique, top quality art. The front desk person is SUPER nice and not intimidating. The studio also has an in-house piercer that is AMAZING. He's so knowledgeable and professional. He will look at any piercing, whether he did it or not, and assist with any of your needs. I've had a lot of my piercings go awry and he's basically fixed all of them. Ask about jewelry, gauges, metals, aftercare, pricing, custom orders, etc. basically, anything and everything, he will help you out. I get stopped randomly and asked about my tattoos and piercings all the time. Def a studio worth stopping by and checking out. read more

I now have two pieces done at Black Lotus, both by Kaitlyn Stockon. Both tattoos I gave her a basic description of what I wanted and what she came up with was exactly what I wanted. Her style and designs are awesome, she's creative and will put beautiful art on your body. COME HERE. Black Lotus is awesome and the artists do not disappoint. read more

I am forever going to Black Lotus for any tattoo or piercing I want. I have never been more satisfied with my results from both sections. Missy is an amazing piercer. She puts a lot of effort and thought in how she pierces you. When she pierced my daith she wasn't happy with how it looked and offered to redo it. I of course allowed it because I was happy she was a perfectionist and wanted to make sure it healed beautifully. One month later and I couldn't be happier with that and my nose. Even came back my tattoo day and reopened my lobes because she was so great. I got to get tattooed by the amazing LD at the shop. He took my vision for my tattoo and turned it into something even better than i thought. I never got to tell him how much this tattoo meant to me. It's to represent me letting my parents go, since they both passed within a year of each other, so the tattoo was to remember them. When he finished my tattoo and I left, I cried in my car because I was so happy it turned out amazing and he memorialized my parents so well. If I ever get any work done again, I'm making sure I go there again. Thank you LD for such an amazing job read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

This gallery is so nice!!!! First time there and I have to say it's extremely welcoming, everyone is so pleasant and makes for such a great experience all around!!! My husband got his first tattoo ever here a couple weeks ago and we could not be happier with it! He has one more session to go and we simply cannot wait to get back there!!!! I highly recommend this gallery to anyone looking for some new ink! read more

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front desk person was not very friendly and rude. website says accepts walk-in and apparently there must be an appointment just to shop

Love this place. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The Artists are great.! Following on Facebook will be best to see who is available when. Best to plan ahead. read more

If you're thinking about getting a piercing, you HAVE to go here. Matt is their main piercer and he was nothing but great to both my boyfriend and I. From walking in the door we were instantly greeted and shown jewelry for the septum piercings we wanted. They suggested a 14g piercing with the smallest balls they had; I chose the opal balls (they're absolutely beautiful and super flattering if you have pale/pinker skin). They use the finest jewelry possible, all titanium I believe. On top of that, the jewelry we got is internally threaded which is awesome! Sure, it's a little pricier than some places but it's definitely worth it to ensure your piercing heals properly. And honestly, the entire selection is so beautiful you won't be mad that you can't change it out for a few months. They have a LOT of options. They ensure EVERYTHING is completely sanitized before they pierce you. They have a little piece of paper that will show you if it's sanitized or not after it goes through their magic cleany thing. Not many places do that. They also schedule you to come back a month after your piercing to make sure everything is healing properly. Their customer service is top notch too, one of my balls fell out of my septum ring the night I got it, which understandably happens. I emailed him as he was out at a convention for the week and he immediately got back to me and let me know that he would replace the bead for free when he got back. My boyfriend liked mine so much and the hospitality of the Black Lotus staff that when we went back for the replacement balls he also got his done! I will always recommend this place, and we will definitely be back here. They really care about their customers! Thank you Matt! We'll be back. :) read more

If you are looking to get a tattoo or piercing, you NEED to check out Black Lotus Tattoos. This place is nothing any tattoo Studio you have ever been in...it's a museum that doubles as a tattoo studio. The staff is friendly and way more than helpful to answer any and all questions. The artists are incredibly talented and everyone of them came by to see LD working on mine. I will say that they are very busy, so be prepared to come in for a consult and have to return on a later date to get the work done. Weekends seem to be booked out way in advance. Oh yeah...Military discount as well. read more

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I've wanted to get my septum pierced for the last couple of years; and I've always been terrified of the pain and the actual process. After doing major research on different piercers around the area; I found Matt. He is amazing; the actual piercing took about 2 seconds and I didn't even feel anything. He is very knowledgeable, explains everything as he's doing it, and genuinely cares about giving you the best experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking and/ or nervous about getting pierced. I'm not sure if I'll get more piercings in the future, but if I do it will definitely be by matt read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

I booked several sessions with Halo to work on a large piece on my side. The studio is beautiful. It's an art gallery in itself and all of the artists are very friendly. I came with just an idea of what I wanted and Halo did the rest. He drew up my tattoo on the same day as my consultation. Booking my follow up sessions was easy and every time I went, the studio was very clean and professional. My tattoo looks amazing. So much care went into the placement and color scheme of the piece. I recommend this shop to all of my friends and will be returning myself to get another piece done. The care and effort this team puts in is so easy to see. read more

Black Lotus Tattoo Gallery - Piercing Near Me - Hanover, Maryland