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    Inkiadore

    3.6 (121 reviews)
    ModeratePiercing, Tattoo
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Gauging or stretching

    Piercing

    Tattooing

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    Ella H.

    Have been here several times for practically all my piercings. My first time there the piercer shoved the needle in half way and took it out and redid it. She does not work there anymore. It came out crooked but I was only 15 so I thought maybe it was fine to just trust the piercer's judgement. I've gotten it repierced after rejection which made it worse due to the incorrect positioning. I also think the bar was too short and they did not say anything about it. I wish there was better communication because I really tried to give this place a chance but I am consistently disappointed. The people there are very nice but I wouldn't get a belly piercing here. Also, my original piercing was fine for about 2 years and then randomly rejected without any idea of what happened. The tattoo I got here (my first tattoo) was beautiful though. I hope this review is received as constructive criticism.

    Ear piercing switch (anybody would have cried.)

    (0 stars if I could) Avoid Inkiadore at all costs - especially if you value basic decency. I don't usually write reviews, but after the absolute trainwreck that was my experience at Inkiadore at 6400 B Commerce St, Springfield, VA 22150, I feel obligated to warn others. I had previously visited for a small tattoo and a piercing that ended up crooked and had to be taken out permanently -- a red flag I should've taken seriously. Against my better judgment, I returned to get a longer bar for two swollen piercings. The guy at the front was kind and helpful at first, but once the piercing started bleeding (it was extremely swollen), I yelped from the pain and started crying. I wasn't being dramatic, it hurt beyond any piercing or tattoo I have ever gotten (and I have a LOT). Photos are attached. That's when the owner, self-proclaimed "Inki" who was tattooing someone else across the room, suddenly inserted herself into the situation. Without me even addressing her, she barked, "What's the problem?" I calmly explained through tears that the piercing was painful because he had to push it through the swelling. Her response? "Oh, so basically he did his job and you're just crying." Then she went on to call me "obnoxious" for crying-- in front of other clients. Instead of professionalism or empathy, she made it about her ego. I wasn't blaming anyone -- I was in serious pain. The piercer himself was quiet and clearly uncomfortable, as well as the other young (maybe 16-17 yo) receptionists. They lowered their head as if this type of ruthlessness from her had happened before. After he finished the second piercing switch, I thanked him, paid, and even tipped him because he handled things with more care than the owner of the shop. After I paid, I turned to "Inki" and wished her a better positive day, and she spat back: "SINCE ALL YOU DO IS CRY AND ARE WEAK ALL DAY EVERY DAY, I HOPE YOU STOP CRYING. I HOPE YOU HAVE THE DAY YOU DESERVE." I said "I hope you have the day you deserve as well, this is NOT how you treat paying customers." She looked at me and kept repeating, "YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE ANY KIDS SINCE ALL YOU DO IS CRY. I HOPE YOU DON'T HAVE ANY KIDS." (We were never discussing children.) She kept yapping so I waved and closed the door even though I could still hear her ruthless rants. Completely unprovoked. Beyond insulting -- it was cruel. And completely out of line. Well, I hope she gets the reviews she deserves (and honestly, a better life because in anger is no way to live). Based on what I've read since (tons of other 1-star horror stories), this isn't an isolated incident -- it's a pattern. If you want to be insulted, demeaned, and treated like an inconvenience for experiencing pain during a procedure, Inkiadore is the place for you. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else. Edit: I am not threatened by your bringing this to court. If you would like to show what really happened, I will gladly defend the truth.

    Harry Potter scarf
    Yaz D.

    Went today and got this scarf added to my Harry Potter glasses tattoo I'm very satisfied with it my tattoo artist was Matt he did an amazing job! I would recommend giving ink I adore a visit

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    CT P.

    We weren't acknowledged when we came in. It was 15 minutes. There was a wait to have any interaction. The front end staff vaping inside not taking that outside. Chill & Hip Hop vibe. It's relaxing not stressful. Services requested to look at my son's Helix due to the swelling.

    Cardinal tattoo on my wrist
    Julia V.

    Literally everything. From the consultation, the sketches they did, helping me pick the sizes and then especially the tattoos themselves. They are better than I imagined they would be. I was extremely comfortable the entire time and the atmosphere was great. I highly recommend getting your tattoos and piercings here! I plan on getting every piece I get here!

    Costs shown for jewelry removal as $0

    Notes to prospective customers based on my experience: Short version ---- ask specific questions regarding costs when you arrive. Several prices and descriptions of services listed on their booking site are inaccurate. Upon checking in, you will be presented with an electronic waiver, and the staff member will scroll to the bottom of the waiver, and tell you "sign here". Costs are included at the top of the multi-page waiver and this can easily be overlooked. In my case, I was expecting the services and costs as advertised on the website. Jewelry removal being shown as a different service and charge than jewelry change, as indicated in the pictures. However, I was surprised to be charged 10 dollars for each removal of jewelry. Thinking that my being charged for jewelry change was an understandable clerical mistake, I went back a few days later and noted differences with screenshots from their booking website to show that jewelry removal is listed differently than jewelry change. I explained that these appear to be different costs for different services. The business owner was inflexible regarding honoring the discrepancy between their online advertised prices for services when this was pointed out. An apology for the inconvenience or misleading information was not offered by the business owner. Acknowledgment of this inaccurate information as potentially misleading customers would have gone far. Some minor cost adjustment, such as honoring the advertised jewelry change costs when having the jewelry put back in could have been offered as a reasonable option. None of this took place and was disappointing.

    Linda B.

    **I forgot to add in my previous review that my daughter (19) & many of her friends go to this location for tattoos and piercings & they love it, so I hope this was just a one time thing** Gave an extra star About a month ago I made an appointment to get a cartilage piercing. Once I got there, the lady at the front desk told me that she would go set up the room & 2 min later she called me back. There was 1 other artist there tattooing (that I could see). Then, I decided on 3 piercings instead of one. After I chose the location & type of jewelry, the other lady (that was doing the tattoo) came in to do the piercings and began speaking to the front desk lady about the size, length, etc. They warned me with each piercing but I've never experienced so much pain (including child birth). But I know that was not their fault, that is cartilage...I explained & was asking questions about care for a cartilage piercing because a long time ago, I had one & it did not heal. They handed me a card of how to take care of a new piercing. They were not very friendly or personable, they were not rude or anything but I did not leave happy and exited about the piercings. Once I started to leave, I was loosing my hearing. So once I got into the car, I started to do research about if this was normal, but I couldn't find anything. I then used the gauze with alcohol & put it in that ear & blood just flowed out onto my shirt, so after a few minutes of holding my head to the right, I started to get my hearing back. (Yes I panicked & thought I lost my hearing permanently)....lol Maybe I'm wrong because I could not see what they did but couldn't they at least warn me that I may have blood coming out of my ear because of the 3 piercings at the same time? (Understandable) Afterwards I was doing a lot of research about care & pain & learned a lot and was able to take care of them properly. After about a month, I went to strictly an piercing place to switch the earrings out, which I learned I needed to do on the internet. And I learned that the posts they used was not titanium & also the posts were too long. But they told me that I was caring for them just right. Now once the piercing place replaced the earrings to titanium & shorter posts, I have not had any pain and I am very happy. I gave 3 stars because I like the piercings but everything else was just not a good experience.

    2 days after piercing (sinking has begun and more bleeding/irritation)
    Dakida B.

    It took me sooo long to write this review because I'm simply not the type to write negative reviews and I wholeheartedly wanted to love this shop and my piercing. But, I also want to be honest. I went in to Ink I Adore for a piercing about 9 days ago (it was the Wednesday right before Christmas). First and foremost, I bled like crazy. I'm not upset about that because I know some people are bleeders and being that this is my nose, I know that there are more blood vessels in that area. Needless to say, I couldn't tell how "wrong" of a piece of a jewelry I had in my nose due to the amount of bleeding (pic 2 is immediately after the piercing; sitting in the parking lot). The next day, I woke up and couldn't see the stud of the piercing. I immediately thought it was due to the swelling and continued bleeding. So, I "let it go." Two days after the piercing , the bleeding hadn't stopped, there was more irritation, and it seemed that the jewelry was starting to sink into my nose (pics 1 and 3). Mind you, I followed cleaning instructions (saline wash only 2-3 times per day - this isn't my first piercing either). By the third day (Saturday), the jewelry had really sunk into my nose (I could barely see it) and there was even more bleeding. Being that it was Christmas Eve, and Ink I adore was closed (I didn't know beforehand), I had to go to another piercer/shop to have them take a look at it due to being very concerned at this point. Come to find out, the jewelry used was a "curl" style nose ring which is a "one size fits all" type of jewelry. That size nose ring did not work for my nose and the post was waaayy too short to accommodate for any swelling. As a result, the jewelry was sinking inside of the swelling. The new piercer had to remove the jewelry placed by Ink I Adore and insert a new piece of jewelry with a longer post to accommodate for the swelling. There was instant relief and the bleeding stopped immediately after the removal of the previous piece of jewelry. Needless to say, this is something that piercers should know already. All jewelry isn't meant for everyone. And the fact that I essentially had to be prodded twice within a few days of each other ---- irritating, expensive, and painful as hell.

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    Ask the Community - Inkiadore

    Do I have to have a stud for a nose piercing or can it be a hoop right away?

    I got my nose pierced 2 days ago and know it's sinking ? What should I do?

    If you come into the shop we can take a look at it for you

    Hey, i once got a nose piercing and really liked it but the jewelry got it infected since it was stainless steel and it was irritated so i was wondering do you sell 14k white gold diamond screw stud nose piercings or sterling silver jewelry?

    Unfortunately, right now we have none in stock. If you go to piercing pagoda they actually have 14 karat white gold nose screws

    How much is a nose piercing ? And does it come with jewelry?

    A nose piercing is $40 and it comes with complementary basic jewelry.

    Do you charge to change jewelry?

    Yes, it is $10 to change jewelry for you.

    I would like to make an appointment for a tragus and rook ear piercing, but on the appointment site I'm not sure which category to select as it doesn't specify. Also how much would it be for those 2 piercings?

    Hey! Those are “cartilage” and are $40 a piece. Jewelry is included!

    Can you get more than one piercing during the same session; how much would a navel and nostril piercing cost?

    Yes. You can Receive more than one piercing during the same session. Please call or text us to get information on navel and nostril piercing cost.

    What is the cost of getting a naval (belly button) piercing?

    The navel piercing is $40

    Do parents have to come with 17 year olds?

    yes, you both have to have government issued ID's with same last name.

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    Review Highlights - Inkiadore

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    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.

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