Can't recommend Captain Gordon, Christie, and Pari enough!!!!!…read moreI've gotten 20 piercings and 2 tattoos done by Time Bomb since 2019 and have had nothing but amazing experiences every single visit. Can't forget to mention that their shop is filled with the "Curiosities" portion which will entertain you for hours. I spot new trinkets and oddities every time I'm there. If I had to use one word to describe operations it would be "CLEAN". Their sanitation protocols are beyond medical standards and the term "professionalism" would be an understatement. Even as a seasoned piercing client, they're all still diligent in ensuring I'm updated and informed on aftercare practices as well. Advanced piercings, helix, lobe, and nipples, a wrist tattoo, and spine piece later, I'll always chose Time Bomb as my body mod providers. A full bodysuit tattoo piece is in the near future, and I can't wait!!!! I would and still do recommend Time Bomb to everyone I come across. Services: Ear piercing, Color ink tattoos, Tattoo aftercare, Piercings, Tattoo design, Female tattoos, Tattoos Requested style: Custom, easy to heal, low maintenance, and consultation in placement were all part of the process in piercing and tattoo decisions. Their team of professionals were able to answer all my questions and give sound advice in how I'd experience and heal from the new pieces. Cleanliness: I've walked into doctor's offices less clean than Time Bomb's shop. They take cleanliness and sanitation to a new level and it helps make the experience feel safe and cared for Artists: My piercers were Alden, Jasper, Christie, Captain, and Pari, tattoo artists are John and Captain. I'd recommend all of them, although Pari was supernaturally fast with her piercing experience (3 helix's). No joke, it took under 5 minutes to place, prep, pierce, and clean up. The piercings themselves took maybe a minute and a half. Both Pari and Christie made the piercings hurt less than expected and have such a skilful and delicate touch that they're experts in their industry.

Popped in to look at the decor and ended up having some jewelry changed. The employees were all…read morevery nice and answered my questions about pricing. Pari, who installed my newly purchased jewelry, was quick and sanitary. I would recommend them for piercing but since I haven't had a tattoo there, I cannot speak to those services. Nice little shop.

I got this tattoo as a walk in and this place did an amazing job the people that work here are very…read morefriendly and patient,I 10/10 recommend this shop.The vibes were also so fun and I loved the music and all the art work displayed

My girlfriend and I came in as walk ins, they greeted us kindly, drew up what we wanted with no…read moreproblems and executed the designs in a timely and skillful manner. Had great music playing, and the energy was good all around. We left with exactly what we asked for, price was fair as well. Will be coming back soon!

Love love love it here, Josh is amazing highly recommend this place if you like traditional tats!…read moreThe atmosphere is very welcoming and everyone there is a vibe to be around! I got my shin tattooed here twice now and loved the results.

Brianne did AMAZING! She was very kind, and did a fantastic job on my tattoo! Thank you so much!read more

I love this shop! It's a small one with a handful of really great artists, and the vibe is hanging…read moreout with your friends goofing off. Everyone here is rad, and James is the best! He's super easy going, explains everything simply but not like I'm a dummy. Makes sure I'm comfy and ready to go, works quick and makes my tattoos look most excellent and keeps me giggling the whole time. Love working with a shop and artist that doesn't have tattitude and treats everyone fair and kind. Can't wait to go goof off and get another one!

I requested a fine line tattoo and instead of declining the offer James accepted it. As soon as it…read morewas done there was haloing around it. Only two months later it was bled out beneath the skin and looks horrible. And I will have to try and get it removed somewhere. The atmosphere was awful. Didn't wipe the bench between me and my boyfriend and he played bluegrass SO loudly the entire time. Do not recommend as a place for your first tattoo or any fine line tattoos ever.

i genuinely enjoyed the process, getting a tattoo here is fun and makes it a great environment…read more Scott C. was fantastic and my fiancés mom and aunt went and got it done exactly how requested. will continue to go back. he did my entire left arm sleeve.

This might very well be the best shop in Maryland and one of the top on the east coast. Wish I was…read morebeing bias but just go to their Instagram and check out their list of artists. Everyone here is as good as it gets. Both men and women artists here take their jobs seriously and kick every tattoo right in the ass. I don't think I'm 7 years of being tattoo'd that I've wanted to be in a shop so often. You're in an old Victorian style mansion with giant glass windows in the middle of downtown Frederick, Maryland, enjoying life and getting tattoo'd. 10/10 experience. I personally go to Matt Torres @tengutorres on Instagram. My opinion, which is why you're here anyways, is that Matt is the best Japanese artist in the DMV. Out of all the artists I've been too, he cares the most about his customers. If you don't want a big traditional Japanese tattoo, maybe stop reading and go to another very talented artist in the shop (literally anyone, even their apprentice kicks ass) but if you do want something like this, Matt is it man. You get a zoom meeting to plan, you work together, he plans it out, he shows up early every time, he's ready. He studies his work, he studies the Japanese tattooing style, he reads up. You know what you're getting is better than the next and feel better self confidence wise. I promise you will never be disappointed in Matt's booth.

Amazing service. Lovely staff. I felt so comfortable here and enjoyed every minute. I went to see…read moreCaitlin and highly recommend her.

Had a tattoo done by Charli back in April (the review is late, I'm sorry)…read more Came to Blue Crab and Charli upon the recommendation of a friend. I couldn't have been more pleased with the shop, my experience and Charli. Upon entering, Jess greeted me and made me feel welcome. After waiting a few minutes, Charli came out to say hello, talk about my tattoo and gave me her opinion of what to do. She drew the stencil, placed it where we discussed and did her thing. It ended up being beautiful, beyond what I had imagined. She's so incredibly talented and her work is just fabulous. The attention to detail and working the tattoo in with what I already have - perfection. I'm so happy. I booked another appt with her in a few months. If you have any doubts - don't! Book the appt and see her!

Went in for a watercolor-esque tattoo that I had been dreaming of for years, and Seth made it look…read more1000x better than I could ever imagine!! His shop is super clean and the vibes are chill, he is incredibly talented and professional, and the price is right! I look forward to getting more ink done at Born of A Legacy!!

The atmosphere is great! Very welcoming and not overpowering like some other tattoo parlors. Felt…read morevery comfortable, clean, and had great pricing! Wonderful and professional artists at work.

My phone died yesterday, otherwise you'd have seen me check in here after eating crabs at May's. …read more. Anyways, I felt compelled to write a review since I had such a positive experience, yet most of the yelpers gave negative feedback...hmmmm I made an appointment over the phone with Steve at the beginning of the week. Lucky me, he had a small window for that Friday, the day I was gonna be in Frederick. He was friendly, accommodating and professional both on the phone and in person. My tattoo took no time, interesting conversation that kept me distracted, I was done before you knew it! Decent prices. Great work. Thank you Steve! The young lady at the counter was cool also, very friendly and welcoming. Best deal I heard while there is a $25 piercing special right now...great deal!

this guy is very rude, and the piercings he does infected and has to be retired because same…read morereasons. bad quality, no length when the are swollen, something is wrong custome has to come back and pay again to change the jewelry. when I complain he just answer very rude. he doesn't explain charges and after the price go to expensive and still he arguing with the customer. I felt so unsastified. I have been paying for a bad service. he puts her niece who is apprentice and she is not doing well and still I have to pay full price. I won't recommend this place if I could I will give zero stars and no recommend to anybody to go that place.