For years, I knew I wanted to create a new tattoo starting on my hip and winding up my side. I just couldn't think of that perfect design. Then one day, it hit me. Travel! I love to travel and see as much of this beautiful planet as I'm able. Why not tell the story of both my general love for it as well as places I've been (and not been yet)? I came up with all kinds of images such as flags, currency, compasses, geo coordinates, etc. I've never had such a large tattoo done before, so I wasn't sure what to expect in the week leading up to it. Was I supposed to see a sketch? Tina let me know her plan in that it wouldn't be a single sketch for this particular piece, but several pieces that we'd put together like a puzzle. Exciting! In all, it took 3 sessions, all about 2-3 hours each. Some of that time was placing pieces, re-drawing small items, hand-drawing directly onto me, etc. I loved her creation and I loved how it developed with each session. Each and every piece has a meaning from coordinates to special places to the bottle of sand and shells. Tina is a wonderful artist that truly cares for others. She can also be spicy and witty and that made me feel really comfortable with her. There was no need to constantly talk during sessions...it was always a calming silence when she was too focused outlining to chat. However, she knowingly got me talking to help distract me from some extra uncomfortable areas. Much appreciated! In addition to a beautiful piece that I'm proud to show off, this also covered up an old, postage-stamp-sized tattoo. You can't even tell it was ever there! read more

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My daughter and I got memorial tattoos with Tina to honor my husband, who recently passed away. The experience was truly beautiful and unforgettable. The studio has a peaceful, positive, and welcoming atmosphere. Tina is an incredible person, both inside and out. She and her sweet dog, Monkey, showed such empathy and understood my pain. I am beyond grateful for the stunning tattoo and the heartfelt experience read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Memorial tattoo, signature and EKG - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

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Disappointed with my experience. My ear got super infected and they were admittedly distracted. They did not callback when I asked for a partial refund. read more

I had initially gotten my rook piercing here 4 years ago. I had to take it out due to an MRI and planned at some point getting it pierced again. I made an appointment for this Saturday with a friend to also get hers pierced. The appointment time had changed a few times because the Tattoo that Tina was doing before our appointment went over. Initially, the receptionist called us to move us up which was nice but when they were actually running behind she called us to let us know and kept us updated frequently. I really appreciated the thorough communication. I also ended up getting my my tragus done which was nice of them to let me add on. Each piercing was $60. They both look great and Tina is great at what she does! I always recommend this place to anyone wanting a piercing. Also, the decor is beautiful and cozy! read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

I came into Tantric with a group of 7 because Tina is the only person I trust for piercings and she accommodated for us perfectly. I've gotten 7 piercings from Tina over the years and with each piercing she makes me feel comfortable and confident in her piercing ability. She also encouraged us to come back if we had any trouble with the healing process, and has been very helpful with all of my concerns and changing jewelry. Highly recommend! read more

I tried multiple times to reach out and get a apt, never got a call or email back. I have yet to see the sign say open, and I'm in the area frequently. Wonder if it's a real business or...? Ended up getting my work done else where, only issue now my new Inkist has moved to Frederick, so I will be traveling further for more ink, gotta pay for quality and responsible business people I'm ok with it, if they are that busy where they don't care about people they don't know hood for them! LOTS of tattoo shops in the area! read more

Love this place on ever level - true artistry . I have been to several other tattoo businesses before coming here & this by far has my confidence & always happy with the results read more

Came here to get my rook changed out and the staff were great and honest! Always checked in to see if I was doing okay and were attentive with their work. Will definitely come back to do some piercings with them! read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - rook piercing change - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

Took my daughter to get her ears pierced for the first time. The whole process was incredibly easy. When I first called to schedule an appointment, I was called back within 10 min of leaving a message. I got a reminder call the day before. Tina made my daughter feel at ease. Everything was professional and hygienic. She explained the process to my daughter, and discussed aftercare. Could not have been more impressed. read more

Love love love how they did my piercings, Tina definitely helped calm me down a bit. I love the vibes when you first walk into this place. Definitely going back to get a piercing hopefully after my current ones have healed all the way. read more

The shop is currently open by appointment only and is asking that those who are not vaccinated continue to wear their masks. They sanitize the shop down after each visitor and just hired a piercer who is super nice and comforting. Both Tina and Tiffany make the environment calm and friendly. Would highly recommend! read more

Thank you Tina for making my previously barely existing eyebrows look fabulous! Not only did she do exactly what I asked for (natural looking brows so that I don't feel forced to wear makeup every day, unless I feel like it), but she was being very patient, walked me through the process so that I knew what to expect, and helped me calm my nerves :) I'm so stoked to no longer risk losing my eyebrows (or worse; one eyebrow ) in the rain! Thanks again, Tina!! Highly recommended!! read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Thank you Tina for a stellar job with my eyebrows!!! - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

So far so good, today I walked in with a couple of friends. The staff was very nice and welcoming they were able to answer all the questions that we had and I was able to get my ears pierced, didn't even hurt as bad as I thought. read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

Kelsey did an incredible job on my first tattoo. The staff were friendly, and the studio was very clean and homey. read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

Tina is by far the best piercer I have ever been to. The shop is beautifully decorated and clean. Tantric is the place to go for piercings and tattoos! I leave the shop happy every single time. read more

Kelsey was awesome. She listened to my idea, and she explained to me what would work and what wouldn't. I was getting a quote piece, and she recommended I go larger than I wanted, so it wouldn't bleed together over time. She helped make adjustments in my font so that I got what I wanted, and so that it would last over time. Beyond pleased with her artistry and professionalism. She also pierced my nose back in April. read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

Last November I was in NC and I got a tattoo on my hand that I instantly regretted and all I wanted to do was have it removed or covered up. I thought about nothing else for months and I knew that if I was going to get it covered up I had to get it done by Tina at Tantric Tattoo. Well today I did just that. Tina was very thoughtful and considered many options before coming up with one that would work. She took her time to really consider what would look good and what would cover the old tattoo well. I am so glad that I went to her because she completely exceeded my expectations and I honestly have not stopped smiling since she finished it. I would highly recommend Tina and Tantric Tattoo for all of your tattoo needs. She truly loves and cares about her work and she wants to make sure you walk away happy and I did. read more

Not sure if this establishment is accustomed to servicing minority customers. Upon entry I noticed a very cold reception amongst the staff. The "piercing" artist was not warm and reluctant to answer most questions. She seemed rathered bothered that she had to field questions from a paying customer. The jewelry selection was extremely limited. This is something they should tell customers upon booking. Only stainless steel lack luster options at best. I tipped only to dispel their likely held misconceptions that minority/Black customers do not tip. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone and will not be returning for further tattoo piercing services. read more

Tina and her girls are the most absolutely AMAZING team I have ever met ! The artwork is unbelievable! You are not just a customer or a number , they care about the work and the clients! The prices are more than fair for the fabulous work that is done. These ladies are second to none ! I wish I could let Tina color me with her needles every day ..... but I wouldn't have time to work ! read more

I walked in with a story to tell. I met with Tina - told her my story and my idea for a tattoo. She actually - keeping with my story - sketched out a dragon - much better than the sketch I came in with. That's not all she helped weave it out with me. The result is simply beautiful. Tina is best artist I know. She's not done with me....I have 2 re-dos and perhaps another new one on the horizon! read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

**Disclaimer: This is only for body piercings** I went here summer of 2013 to get a vch piercing. I should've run out of there when the the piercer/owner didn't know what vch stood for, but I just figured that she wasn't familiar with the modern term. Anyway, the place was clean and the piercing area had a curtain in place of a door. The piercing was quick and I was told to not be alarmed if I felt a little "tingly" down there while walking. I never felt a thing. Turns out that the piercing was not properly placed. The whole point of a vch piercing is so that the jewelry stimulates the area; the piercing wasn't positioned to do that. After doing more research, I contacted Elayne Angel and she confirmed that my piercing was improperly placed. I ended up taking it out. If you are looking for a pro, contact Elayne Angel at piercingbible.com read more

I got a tattoo here done by Tina and it was not done well at all. Finally got over the distrust of tattoo artists and had it reworked at Stone the Crow, now it looks great. read more

I came in for a simple lettering tattoo which was done well however the service was subpar. The staff including the tattoo artist and two ladies in the front were rude and unprofessional towards myself and my friends, one of which was getting tattooed for the first time. Overall this place made for a bad tattooing experience and I can affirm that I will not be returning. read more

The women who work at Tantric Tattoo and Boutique are wonderful! Excellent service, accept Walk-ins. I was in and out in 30 minutes. I got my nipples pierced, and the entire process was quick and (almost) painless! Highly recommend. read more

Tina, Chelsea and Dana thanks for the great tag and service!!! Will being seeing you soon for the next mission- Epic!!!! read more

Tantric Tattoo & Boutique - Piercing Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

The parlor is clean and aesthetically pleasing, patiently answered my questions and gave me a beautiful tattoo. Had a bad experience with my first tattoo from a different place and was weary of getting another one but I put my faith in them and I'm happy. read more

I've had 3 tattoos and 2 ear piercings at Tantric. Always professional. Clean environment. Personable staff. Deciding on my next tattoo and it will definitely be done at Tantric. read more

Made an appointment for 5 ppl.. we wanted a simple heart and it took only 2 hrs for everyone. Tina is amazing, she thoroughly sanitized after every tattoo which is why it took 2hrs. She is so funny and nice. She cared about what we wanted and was talking to us the whole time(except when she was tattooing) . My friend had a painful swollen piercing that was done elsewhere, and Tina happily cleaned the piercing and replaced the jewelry for her. She gave us all a packet of aquaphor for tattoo aftercare and sent us off with a hug. The shop is clean and homey. Everyone there is sweet and welcoming. We love you Tina! !! When are you gonna get the matching heart! read more

I owe Tina so much gratitude! Came in today with a seriously messed up piercing done at a mall with too small earrings used. Never get pierced at a Mall! Ear was so swollen and painful! She was compassionate, as was the tattoo girl who was there, and so kind to me. She took them out (so freaking painful) and replaced them with correct sized jewelry. Offered me a lollipop and water and seriously was the most compassionate person during it all! She genuinely felt so bad that it was painful to do! I will never go elsewhere! Tina a thousand thank you 's aren't enough for how you treated me today !!I wish I had gotten the other girls name for she was just as sorry to see me in pain!! read more

I got a Taino style from Tina and absolutely love it. She's very professional and a great artist. She took the time to discuss what I wanted to make sure she got it exactly right. All my friends and family love it. I definitely plan on seeing her for my next one. read more

I am a fanatic of all things Norse and Celtic. Not only is this my heritage, but it is my spiritual compass. Needless to say what I wanted done wasn't just a cool sleeve, I wanted to emobodie my ideals and my faith. Tina every step of the way for the last 12 months listed to every story, the meaning of every rune and took to heart what I wanted was something that was apart of me. Not only am I thrilled with the results, people stop me in coffee shops and in the store to ask about Tina's work. I can not recomend a better artist to anyone who want's there story told, Tina is your woman. Make your appointment now!! read more

I just got a second tattoo at Tantric...and again I'm very happy with the results. The artist is very talented and meticulous. I came in with my own idea and as usual... she nailed it. This is a great place to get a tattoo, and it won't break the bank. read more

Just had an old tattoo redone by Tina at Tantric. I showed her a design I liked, and incorporated it around an existing tattoo. I went back to have the original tattoo redone, and she was able to give me the tatt I really wanted the first time. Above and beyond every expectation. Also the studio looks great, clean, great decor. I want one of those zebra chairs.... read more

They don't have a separate piercer; I would not recommend getting pierced here. It might be cheaper, but not worth it. No jewelry selection, and a rude piercer. read more

I have gotten all of my tattoos from here and I am never not happy with the end result. Tina is awesome at what she does and even helped me improve my tattoo that I started today. Awesome place, very clean, friendly staff. read more

I have been getting work done at Tantric Tattoo since 2012. I found them when I was looking for someone to pierce our baby's ears (after his pediatric practice refused though they had been fine with doing this for his sister when she was a baby). Tina was great with our boy. As someone who already had tattoos and was looking to get more, I also talked to her about her work and really liked her style. Since then she has developed and executed several pieces and hopefully there will be many more. Tina is patient, experienced, and has a great eye. Her practices are clean and consistent. You will not only be happy with your finished piece, but you will be happy with the process to get you there. In addition, I had my snake bite piercing done by Tina to equally good results. So whether you are looking to become (more) shiny or (more) painted, Tantric Tattoo is the place to go. read more

Do not and I mean DO NOT get a piercing done here. I didn't even want to give this place one star but yelp made me. I got my ears pierced here about a year ago and from the beginning I had lots of pain. I washed the piercing everyday, like I was supposed to and I kept getting tiny red bumps by the hole but I just kept cleaning my ears like I was supposed to until I tried to take the earring out, but couldn't. I had to go to urgent care to have them remove the earring and drain the infected red bump. Since then, I have had both of my ears lanced at least three times each. Now, because of the infection, I have to get part of my ear lobe removed on both of my ears because the infection refuses to go away. I STRONGLY suggest never getting a piercing done here, unless you like the look of messed up earlobes. read more

My little sister got her second tattoo here. From the first phone call to set up to the actual tattoo appointment, the shop was great. Tina did a great job on the tattoo & my sister & I are both happy with the whole process. read more

I walked in to get a new nose ring and Tina couldn't get the charge card reader to work so she just gave me the nose ring. That's great customer service and I'll definitely be back for a tattoo or piercing in the future. read more

My artist was Kelsey. She did an amazing job on my tattoo. The Atmosphere was friendly and inviting. Highly recommended. I will definitely be going back for more work. read more