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

Just finished my third tattoo at Black Lotus and I couldn't ask for a better experience. Lydia, my…read moreartist, 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.

Beware! This "place" is a scam. Paid a deposit and scheduled an appointment with Nick Thibert on…read moremy wedding day. Texted and called this individual after my wedding to let him know we were on our way; no response or answer. We proceeded to the Ellicott City address. No sign of the business. Called the business number, went straight to a message saying they were closed. Found another address online in Baltimore. Drove up there, same result, no Goldleaf, only an Asian restaurant. The next day, Nick called me with some bogus excuse and said the only way I can get a refund of my deposit is by giving him additional money! When I suggested that he just deduct that money from my refund he pretended that he didn't understand, then hung up. Then he proceeded to text me insults. Do not contact this business they are scam artists.

As a mom with a teenager who wants her nose pierced, I gotta make sure the business and person is…read moreclean, professional and has experience, right? Nick, the owner of Gold Leaf Tattoo, was professional, listened well to my daughters requests, happily made changes (of placement) as requested, was calm and encouraging and provided wonderful service in a clean and organized facility. In fact, he accidentally dropped the clamping tool right when he opened the package and immediately asked his colleague for a new one. He would not touch anything other than the new, sterilized tools or my daughters nose. Not even the drawer to retrieve the new clamp. I would recommend piercings here. And honestly, his tattoo art was pretty impressive as well.

My son recommeneded me to this tattoo shop. Needless to say I was extremely pleased with the…read moreservice provided. Preso was extremely professional from start ot finish. From the first point of contact and telling him what I was looking to get done (which was to get my ex-husbands name covered) to the finished result. The vibe itself was amazing, the atmostphere was REAL CHLL. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ripp'd Canvas for your tattoo needs!

I came back again for Ria!!! This one was tough for me but she did her thing!!! Love love love it!!read more

I went there and got a piercing from Ray the owner. He as well as everyone in the shop were so…read morecool. I have a lot of old tattoos, when my artist passed away I didn't trust anyone to do my work. Just from a piercing I went back to see about getting a cover up. Cody and Ray immediately got to work on ideas and they didn't stop until they came up with something that fit. Carlos did my tattoo, mind you its been 10 years since I had one. But he reminded me why I loved them so much. He matched it perfectly, light handed and done so intricately. Even with just the outline it already looked amazing, then no words could describe how great it looked and how you can't even tell the mess that he covered up that I wanted so badly gone. I HAVE FOUND MY NEW ARTIST!. Thank you guys, this means so much, how much time and details you worked on for me, meant everything Thank you and you know i will be back for more.

LOVE that I'm the first Yelp review :) but absolutely 100000000000/10 would recommend this place…read morefor both piercing and tattoos! The first time I went in I had my nose piercing fixed because it had fallen out and it was pretty new so I was struggling trying to put it in myself. Ray 1) came in on his day off 2) was super friendly and got it done in 2 minutes without any pain! I decided to come back and get 3 quotes done on my spine, collarbone and side boob because the staff was just so friendly the first time around - and again, so happy with the service and the work. Ty did my quotes and I normally have a very low pain tolerance but he was super gentle and I never felt any discomfort or pain. Another thing I loved about this place was that they take walk-ins/aren't backed up on appointments like most places in the city. I'm definitely coming back here to get more done!!!!

Walked in and they accommodated us immediately. Friendly, clean, professional. A little more…read moreexpensive than I expected, but I don't regret the extra money.

For my first time ever getting a tattoo, this shop really solidified the experience for me. I…read morecalled the shop soon after they opened & after hearing that they take walk ins, I sent my inspiration photos, calmed myself (because my nervous excitement was very real I found myself on the cobblestone streets where Saints & Sinners is. Dwaine greeted me & gave me a concise rundown of the process. Upon hearing it was my first time, he was very warm and reassured me that I was in good hands. Waited while my design was drawn up by Dave (who is also the resident landscaper) & took in all the inspiration on the walls. There were frames and books a-plenty. About 10 minutes later, Dave tells me to come upstairs - it's getting real now! From the time he laid the stencil down to the last swipe took all of a solid 20 minutes; I hadn't even got to the juicy part of the podcast I was listening to. After my tears (happy & bittersweet ones for personal reasons) and my payment, I left the shop with my tattoo wrapped well & with stickers, pins and lollipops in my aftercare kit. Sweet. All in all, this was easily the best hour of my day & I can't wait to see how well it will heal. You have a customer in me, Dave - thank you so much.

Rick is the MAN! He did such an amazing job! I am beyond impressed with how much he paid attention…read moreto detail and how focused he was. He was also beyond inviting of me (a new client) that my buddy James had recommended! I had to reschedule a month in advances from my original appointment (ahead of 48 hrs) and literally there was a cancellation the following weekend and he was able to fit me in! He came up with the design when I gave him my vision and I am so impressed and happy with the outcome. It took 5.5 hours but the price was way cheaper than I was expecting it to be. Also shoutout to Casey, the owner, we were laughing and having a great time while she was there and her studio is so beautiful and very home-like and open. She was working on another client and we finished around the same time his tattoo looked amazing as well! Also, the other artist Ryan, he did a half sleeve while I was there and it looked so bad@ss and he too was so kind to me and he's also very good looking Overall, the location, the price, the quality, the service, the everything is top notch at this location! I loved every second from communication, to receiving service, to just feeling relaxed and comfortable. If I could give any advice, I would recommend getting a different type of saniderm aftercare bandage wrap. Mine came off that day after sweating (dancing at the club). I came back the next day and they gave me two patches just in case it came off. The bandages I've had at other places never came off at sweating or even taking a shower.

I don't think there are enough positive words to describe my experience with Casey and Foxwood…read moreTattoo Collective! I got a large thigh piece that spanned two sessions for a total of 9 hours. Casey was so warm and welcoming through the entire process. She clearly listened during my consultation and when I showed up at the first session her artwork was way better than I could have imagined. I threw a LOT at her to incorporate and she did it beautifully! Getting the actual tattoo was such a comfortable experience both sessions. She is kind, funny, and constantly checking in with you to make sure you're ok (and numbing you when you might not be lol). It's also clear she fosters a warm and welcoming vibe in her shop and it shows with how friendly the rest of the artists are as well. I'd happily spend another 9 hours in her tattoo chair and would love to do one of her intuitive tattoos in the future!

I've gotten two pieces done at Brightside Tattoo and both exceeded my expectations! Love the vibe…read moreof this shop and how the artists walk you through the process making sure you are good with everything. Will be going back.

I had some ideas for calf tattoos to celebrate my third RAGBRAI ride across Iowa - 500 miles on a…read morebike next month. Tom McMahon drew and stenciled based on some images that I sent him. One is pretty simple - the DC flag. The other, a bit more complex - Celtic design inside a bicycle crank chainring. He was ready when I arrived and showed me the designs, offering to make any changes (none were necessary). He told me what to expect and how much time each should take to line and shade, went to work expertly and nailed it almost to the minute for each. He left me well prepared for post-care. Great experience.

Amazing experience at Red Thorn!! The shop is clean, welcoming, and has a great atmosphere. Spencer…read morewas incredible to work with, he was professional, talented, and attentive to every detail. He took my idea and turned it into something even better than I imagined. Couldn't be happier with the final tattoo. Highly recommend Spencer and Red Thorn to anyone looking for quality work!

Clean, friendly, professional artists. A place to go where each artist is able to take your idea to…read moregive you the best tattoo possible.