Previously my rating was higher but after some time healing of my second cartilage piercing I…read morerealized it wait done crooked. My earring went downwards through the back of my ear so I didn't realize the difference from just looking at the front. Now that I discovered this I am disappointed but can't do much about it so I just decided to close the second cartilage lobe since the crookedness makes it difficult to wear certain earrings. Sad honestly.

*Oh!?, small disclaimer. I was wrong in the order of my second and third tattoo. Ambrotos Tattoos…read moreis number 3 while Pop's Tattoo is number 2 tattoo I received. Not sure how I mixed this up. I remember I was devoriced or on my way to getting one when I got the third tattoo* 10/13/20 This Tattoo place use to be located at 940 bonifant st, silver spring, md 20910.  This is the tattoo location I went to incase this place does not remember me. (I will add my photo after work today) However, as Silver Spring has changed and grown from the hoodlum it was, to the new upper class area, many businesses have moved to other locations or shutdown for good. Ambrotos Tattoos in Silver Spring is where I aquired my second tattoo.  I showed up to this place on a spur of the moment... okay I called to find out when the opened on a certain day ahead of time. Anyhow, I showed up with no real preparation on what I wanted.  I looked around for awhile bouncing around ideas, until I found a picture of fairly with her wings spread. The idea of having another fox on my upper arm  came to mind.  This fox would on mountain top with a few apples near it. The fox is reaching for another apple. There would be a waterfall near it too. Waterfalls are something I have always liked since I was a kid. The tattoo artist I believe had red hair and was cool dude. He had a lot of patience with what I wanted to get done.  Any tattoo artist will tell you this is serious life choice. Once the tattoo is on your skin, removing it can be more costly than keeping it. Can be painful and unsightly  to remove it too. Both he and I understood this without having to say anything about that. As we talked, I found out he once worked at a tattoo place called Inkers Tattoo.  I found out he trained a girl...woman  named Ashley. (I HOPE I GOT HER NAME RIGHT) I did get the feeling they may have had a falling out.   Nevertheless,   I found it interesting that the person giving me my second tattoo would be the trainer of the person who gave me my first tattoo. Watching the set up of clean and sterile equipment. I watched as the needle scraped against my skin.  Personally the pain was pretty much nonexistent.  However as the needle  crept up to my chest, I could feel how painful it would be if I did get a chest tattoo. The mythical animal I call The Bellfox  is rarly seen by people with its wings.    The whole process of getting this tattoo was about 2 hours. The shading wasn't bad either.   The healing process wasn't as bad thos time around, because I now knew what to expect.  A+D First Aid Skin Ointment helped a great deal. I also used lotion, but I won't say which kind. The tattoo artist  at whichever place you go to will advise you what to get.   Your paying good money to get a tattoo from them so listing to their advise on the healing process is advised.   Not to jump off topic, but I will for a moment.  A guy once told me he had gotten a tattoo once. He later on that day went for a swim in a swimming pool and list all the color off of his tattoo. The guy had to get his tattoo redone again.  He was lucky his tattoo did not get infected too. I remember the guy telling me that if I ever get a tattoo, I should listen to what they say about the healing process and don't be a moron like him. Well I listen to what the tattoo artist told me and the itchy feeling of my arm/shoulder healed in no time.  I would like to thank this guy for the tattoo this guy did. If there was anything I would want changed about the tattoo,  it would be to add more water. Maybe one day I might have the artwork on both my tattoos updated with more water, but we will have to see. Maybe if I winner $100,000.00 I'll do it.

TK is a gem of a person- the moment you see him, you are going to love him. He's all about good…read morevibes, good energy, simply down to earth, you can instantly warm up to him. Give him full freedom with it, and he will go over and beyond what you expected. His speed and precision are unmatched. His studio is clean, organized and intimate. He will make sure you are comfortable and welcomed. You will not be disappointed with his work!

TK did an amazing job on my first tattoo. He fit me in last minute and worked efficiently without…read moreever feeling rushed. He's personable, straightforward, and has a calm energy that made the whole experience comfortable. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

Absolutely the best tattoo artist I've worked with. With a pelthora of existing tattoos and plenty…read moreof canvas to work with, Kay has now become my permanent artist that I will only work with now. Her studio is a nice cozy private suite that feels very welcoming and peaceful, the type of place I want to escape to for a bit from this mad dash of reality. I go in, sit down, zone out for a bit to her whole range of steaming services and music or chat with her, and leave with an aftercare kit and fresh ink. I couldn't ask for anything better at this point, she sets the standard in how the modern tattooing service should go. I have 7 tattoos from Kay now and will be working with her on my diving theme leg sleeve next, I'm sure more will be soon to follow!

Similar experience as Mayra V. Save yourself the headache and go elsewhere. Here's what happened:…read more Poor communication: Response to my request was for a completely different design (not mine). Hidden terms: An electronic request for the $100 consultation fee (w/ an unexpected 10% processing fee), only to find out from their confirmation AFTER that they accept cash w/o the fee. Inflexible policies: I emailed and texted to cancel according to their policy (no penalty if cancel more than 72 hours). They claimed it didn't apply, but "graciously" let me reschedule. Insane pricing: A flat hourly rate regardless of complexity. When I finally forced a real quote out of them, it was 2-3x higher than other shops. I ultimately cut my losses, walked away from the $100, and went to another artist. My final ink only took 30 min, w/ no consultation fee, and cost 40% of what this place quoted. Total rip-off.

If I could give no stars I would. The owner (Reds) is completely unprofessional. Requested him…read morepersonally for tattoo party, long story short Reds didn't show up to first event due to prior engagements. He hosted a makeup and didn't show up to that one neither and sent another guy (Ty) there instead, not to my knowledge a "replacement" was discussed nor warranted as I requested him. Ty did this tattoo that I have yet to hear word back, as it came out completely horrendous and I have scar tissue underneath the dermis & that another artist won't even touch, a year later..!! Went scout this professionally with no recourse in sight..

Great Artists. Quality Work. Reasonable Pricing. What more can you ask for?…read more Just got my tat done there the other day and I couldn't be happier at how it x Came out. All the artists are good but you can't go wrong with One. Talent skills and creativity is what they offer here above all else. Great tat shop and even better artisanry.

All went well I only missed a glass of water! No waiting…read moretime, no unnecessary babbling, I received what I asked for. The tattoo looks just how I wanted it! Clean tools!

Marjorie is so sweet and did my first tattoo! It was a spur of the moment idea and she was the only…read moreone who let me do a walk in/same day appt. It was a very meaningful tattoo and she made me comfortable as could be. As we were walking in, a client was walking out, he praised her work and showed us all of his tattoos and what she has done. It made me more comfortable. 10/10 would highly recommend!

went to get a tattoo, arist was 45 minutes late, watched a movie the entirety of session, did not…read moregive me aftercare instructions, and had a non chalant attitude. never coming back

I've gotten a bunch of tattoos done here by Wrex and will be back for more. It's nice and clean and…read morewell put together. Plus I like the music and the atmosphere is welcoming.

If you want a chill private tattoo experience Globe Electric is the place…read more Susan is a kind hearted person with amazing skill. I've trusted her with my last 5 pieces and I get so many compliments.

Best tattoo place in the city! Susan and Eric are amazing and I've been going to them for over 5…read moreyears. The shop is beautiful and super clean (for awhile it was my second home I was getting so much work there so it was a nice space to be in). Highly recommend and both of them are worth ever

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.