The front desk is always so nice and friendly when I come in for my appointments or even just a…read morewalk in and Jenna is absolutely amazing! I love her work and she's been doing great pieces every time I come in! Love the shop in general too :)

I got my nose and helix pierced by Kira on Sunday! She did such a great job and did it super fast…read moreand helped me stay calm. She made feel comfortable and was so sweet. I would recommend Kira for any piercings. Can't wait to come back for Kira!!

Had a piercing with Cameron today - couldn't happier. He walked me through everything, answered my…read more472816 questions, and did an excellent job. Highly recommend! I went to a place downtown to get the same piercing and had an awful experience - they didn't explain anything, it wasn't centered, etc. I had no idea how much a highly trained piercer would make a difference - it's everything. Never going anywhere else.

I had been struggling with a bump on my nose piercing that I'd had for a couple of months. I tried…read moreeverything, but nothing seemed to work. After doing some research, I came across this shop and reached out to Matt via email. He responded quickly and walked me through what my next steps could be. I scheduled an appointment with him to change out my jewelry, and he was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and attentive. Matt not only explained everything clearly but also made sure to follow up with me consistently by email, which I really appreciated. Within a few days, the bump started to go down. I was so impressed with the experience that I also had him replace my tragus piercing. Matt's professionalism, care, and follow-through truly set him apart. I don't see myself going to anyone else for piercings- he's definitely earned a loyal customer in me.

I wanted to get a tattoo done with no appointment but they were able to squeeze me in later that…read moreday which I appreciated. Eddie was great! He made you feel comfortable from the beginning. He was very professional. The quality of work was A+++ and I will be back for more. The vibe at the shop was chill and very friendly. Totally recommend this place.

Ronie is great! The vibes are so chill in the shop and it's so close to my house so it's been a…read moreperfect spot!

I walked into the shop, not really sure what I wanted. I was greeted by Johnny, who was very…read morefriendly and patient. I had been tired of looking at a scar on my leg, and he helped me craft what I didn't know I was looking for. I immediately received compliments from people about the line work. I am obsessed!!!! I will be back many, many times. In addition to the friendly staff, I was impressed by the cleanliness and spaciousness of the facility. Lastly, I appreciate that they highlight local artists, by allowing them to sell their select treasures in-store. The items appeared to be curated and were presented in an appealing way. I highly recommend either Johnny or Russell!

Three years after my last post and I am posting more praise. Chris is a great friend and amazing…read moreartist. We almost have my entire sleeve done and each touch of the needle constantly produces amazing mind blowing results. Russell and Frankie are extremely versatile and multi talented artists that produce outstanding designs and over the top final products. The new kid on the block Jonny has grown so much as a artist in the past year. He did several beginning tattoos on me when he was starting out and now he is producing fresh new designs and has stepped up his game in a short period of time. These guys are the best, you can't go wrong, there is not a design or style that they can't produce in the shop. They are BEST OF SHOW Mike Tyson Approved........

Lucky bird tattoo is a phenomenal shop while they are a little pricey the quality of the tattoos…read morethat you get are unmatched and the vibe is super laid-back.

I came in for a double helix piercing which is more complicated than I thought. How hard can it be…read moreto punch two holes in my ear? Thankfully I had Scott as my piercer who explained that aligning two piercings facing the same direction on my 3D potato-chip surface of an ear takes real skill, care, and consideration. Thankfully Scott had all of these, and I'm really grateful to have stumbled upon this shop. Scott was exceptional in explaining the whole process and prepared me well for the big ouch and the aftercare. I really worried about the healing process because of various reddit posters, however the magic spray (hypochlorous acid + saline) he sent me home with has made the recovery a breeze. I've had the piercing for a week, and I forgot it was there after the first 36 hours. No inflammation or any signs of irritation. I'm only going to Scott for any future work. The only con of coming to Scott is that you'll want more piercings because he does such a good job and made the recovery so easy. He's also a cool and courteous dude. 10/10

Their location is actually by the subway across the street, but it was easy enough to find with a…read morephone call!! They got me in same day for a conch piercing and small leg tattoo. The staff was super helpful and FRIENDLY and made me feel very comfortable the whole time. They were very considerate the whole time checking to make sure I was ok before continuing. My piercing came out beautifully and they had a great selection of earrings to chose from. My tattoo was also beautiful and I'm glad I listened to a few of their recommendations! Wasn't sure if I would want more tattoos or piercings but I'll definitely be back after that experience! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED I'll add my tattoo photo once it's healed :)

Not only did Mr. Morrow place my piercings just perfectly but he did a fantastic job of making me…read morefeel the most comfortable as humanly possible before sticking three needles in the top of my ear. I am incredibly happy with my triple forward helix piercings and I'm thankful I had him as a piercer. He was knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. He even explained all the different types of jewelry he could pierce with and gave me a bunch of options. Great shop. Incredible job. Thank you!

What a great venue to do, tattoos and piercings in. I went in without an appointment to get my nose…read morepierced. Let me just say the environment is cool and calm very inviting and really innovative in the way that it looks with their style of personality. The items that they sell there for nose piercings are made out of titanium, which is the better material to use to avoid infection. I like the way that they take pride and passion into ensuring that the customers are serviced well and the equipment and material being used is clean and sterile. My piercer's name was Hannah and they were amazing. They gave me so much information before during and after the procedure and was even available for post care, questions and communication. The cost of the nose ring was $35 and the nose ring was another 40. Well worth the cost so that you don't have any problems or potential scarring with this piercing. It looks amazing and I will definitely be going back for more piercings and maybe even a tattoo. Their shop is on the corner of a little quaint Street in Annapolis. I didn't have to wait too long and everyone was super nice.

I walked in to Red Octopus for my second and third earlobe piercings. Right off the bat, the place…read morewas extremely warm and comforting, and the lady at the front desk was very kind. Hannah did my piercings and talked me through everything she was doing, including double checking the placement with me and giving me a hair tie to pull my hair back (I didn't even think about that one). It was such an easy process and she also walked me through the aftercare steps which I really appreciated, because even though I have several piercings it had been years since my last one. She also gave me a goodie bag of things when I left. Literally couldn't have gone better. Thank you Hannah!!

Fast , Clean and friendly, thank you . I was in and out with a new piercing, care instructions and…read moregreat customer service within a reasonable timeframe.

Solid place to go to! Was able to get some last minute piercings done. I will say they are spaced…read moreout evenly and that's the only reason I give 4 instead of 5, but they are friendly and the place was clean though!

Wasteland tattoos is fantastic! Highly professional, fair prices, clean, efficient, and precise! I…read morehighly would recommend to all of my friends. The tattoo that I requested was very simple and small, and they could not have executed this more perfectly. Furthermore, this was my first tattoo, and they put my newbie nerves at ease immediately. Pros: Price: The tattoo that I received cost $160 (pre tip). They ask for a deposit of 50% in advance, and then have you pay the rest onsite. I believe that $160 is the minimum price for any tattoo here. Tripp provided me with a quote in advance, per my request, and was very prompt and direct about the pricing as soon as I provided him with an example of what I wanted, which I really appreciated. I initially felt like this price was a bit high, however I called several highly rated tattoo parlors in the area, and this was the lowest price for my simple tattoo. So comparatively, this place checks out, price-wise! I am glad I paid to have it done at Wasteland, as the experience was incredible. Accuracy: The tattoo was executed exactly as I requested-- I couldn't have asked for it to be any more accurate, honestly. It was simple, but I think with simple designs, any flaws are even more visible, in a way? So I was very pleased with how it came out. Friendliness: I had a very pleasant experience here. Banter throughout the tattooing process, I felt like my artist and I were just friends hanging out. There were upbeat R&B oldies playing, which put me right at ease. Pain: Truly painless, to be honest. I was shocked by how little pain I experienced. Honestly, it was reminiscent of a small scratch. Also super quickly completed. Simplicity of booking: Booking this appointment was so easy. I figure that this is partly due to the simplicity of my design, however I was still surprised how quickly they got me in. I was able to secure an appointment within a week of reaching out. When I showed up, they were ready for me, and the entire experience felt very streamlined and efficient. Clean studio: The studio was clean, modern, spacey, and private. The bright colors and upbeat music put me at ease immediately. Masks were worn throughout the process. Instructions on treatment/self care of tattoo: My artist provided me with detailed instructions as to how to care for my tattoo. I asked a lot of beginner, kinda silly questions, but never felt belittled, and felt like I was being taken seriously and really cared for just in the way that my questions were addressed. The care process was honestly very easy, and within a couple of days, I felt that it was pretty much healed up! A super easy and fun process :) Cons: Truly ZERO from me! I am so pleased with my tattoo and impressed with the overall experience offered at Wasteland tattoos. I am recommending to all of my friends in the DC area! Go here! You will not be disappointed, and your expectations will surely be exceeded, as mine were.

Got my second tattoo here and it's another winner! This time was with Dr. Z and he is a brilliant…read moreartist, has an efficient and light touch with tattooing, and is just in general a very friendly and warm person. If/when inspiration strikes, I would definitely go back again. The new location is great with lots of natural light and COVID safety is definitely taken seriously. Scheduling was easy for both the consult and appointment and pricing was fair with no surprises. All the stars!