Tattoo Shops near Franconia

“Finally got the itch to get a a half leg sleeve that I've been thinking about for a couple of years. Came across this shop because it was across the street from the house... Saw that it was black owned, saw that their work was top tier, glad that I finally got on the schedule. Sat down with Corey (IG: @BACK2DR.INK) for a little over 6 hours and he captured my home state Illinois and the African-American female Essence perfectly. The whole shop is a Vibe so I definitely recommend stopping thru, especially on the weekends where the scene is usually like a kickback with good music and good friends.“

“I had a lot of anxiety about getting my rook and tragus done, but Rachel made the process smooth and nerve-free. It wasn't nearly as bad as I’d envisioned, which I attribute 100% to Rachel's skill. Their jewelry selection is rather vast, with pieces for every price range. The shop's location next to the Metro was also a plus.“

“Really nice owner / employee . Removed my helix piercing really quickly. Even offered to put another piercing. :) pleasant last minute experience

Cleanliness: Very clean and organized“

“Not my first time with Ms. Kavita, won’t be my last. She is an expert in multiple henna mediums. She even does black henna for darker skin tones. Design always comes out neat & beautiful & if she gives you design advice, take it! Her designs always come out stunning.“

“Recent visit UPDATE
I got my piecing, I cried like I was screaming to The GODS! yet Deez!! was amazing and talked me back into my body to actually get the jewelry in and needle out. I have updated my photos to share the tears and happiness in my delirious state.
What an amazing time.

I'm coming for my Hawk next!

my saw me and delivered.
Great location, easy to park. Friendly staff welcoming, nice music and art. Very patient when I tweaked my tattoo desire. Great price, and I am happy my tattoo is right.“

“Michael is hands down the best piercer I’ve ever had. I have been going for four years and each time he’s had great customer service and made it a fantastic experience!“

“Madison Street is the best tattoo shop in the DMV! Everybody is kind, cool, great, etc etc. Shout out to Brian for crushing some fun-and-silly flash from his book! ❤️ We're already looking forward to our next session!“

“Memo was incredibly professional and kind throughout my session. This piece was a small, meaningful tribute to my late aunt, and he handled it with great care and attention to detail. The experience was smooth, comfortable, and the work came out beautifully. Highly recommend.“

“My sister and I went in for memorial tattoos with a general idea of what we wanted. Chauna was very helpful in creating the final design. She was even able to add the initials written from my dad's own signature. She is truly an artist and professional. The final product was far beyond what I had imagined...I love it so much! I'm already planning out the design for my next tattoo with Chauna!“

“Myself and my Mam had tattoos done by Jen yesterday, we absolutely love them and we definitely would recommend and ive already told some of my pals. We had a lovely experience and a good laugh. Amazing people“

“My partner and I were out on date night when she randomly said, “Let’s get a tattoo.”

We checked a few spots, some were closing, others just didn’t have the best energy. But then we found High Five Tattoo… and everything shifted.

From the moment we walked in, John (the owner) greeted us with respect and genuine care. We weren’t exactly sure what we wanted, but instead of rushing us, he grabbed his sketch pad and helped bring our ideas to life, showing us what worked and what didn’t. No pressure. No impatience. Just real conversation and guidance from start to finish.

We’ll definitely be back! If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, stop in and check them out. I’m sure John and his team will take great care of you.“

“we did a walk in tattoo service and it was awesome. Noyan was our artist, we highly recommend him he is so talented, cool, friendly and professional. he helped us put our ideas into a canvas?“

“Lora is amazing! I brought my daughter here for a piercing and she was very thorough in both explaining and making sure everything lined up perfectly. On top of that she was so kind and made my daughter feel comfortable. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and helpful, and the place was very clean. Highly recommend!“

“James did a great job with my first tattoo. He was easy to schedule with, was nice to talk to, and did an excellent job creating the design I wanted. I’d highly recommend him to those looking to get their first tattoo!“

“Loved my experience! I got both 3rd lobe piercings with Daniel. He is absolutely the BEST! Definitely will be coming back..“

“Seth was amazing atmosphere great he was detailed and communicated prior to appointment listened to my ideas and appointment day was excellent everyone at cry baby studios was welcoming and friendly vibes put you at ease definitely recommend.“

“UPDATED 3 months later:
The guy pierced my septum, not the woman. He totally pierced me incorrectly. After 3 months and a lot of research, he did not pierce the correct spot and it is not healing properly. I’m all about having someone practice on me, but the woman should have double checked if she is the one with the experience, and more importantly, the license. Had to take out the piercing today because it hurts so bad and I take very good care of it.

Got my septum pierced today. Service was awesome, piercing was quick and amazing. Very clean spot also.“

“Gotta say my first tatoo appointment by Gilda was amazing. She opened and set her station up in front of me. She was knowledgeable, clean, friendly. I have a sunflower that I am going to turn into a sleeve and I made the best choice in tattoo shop and artist would recommend to anyone.

The shops front office staff was polite and very patient and the overall theme of the shop is artistic but also very clean and sanitary I recommend for any first time tattoo appointments. Both my artist Gilda and the receptionist went over maintenance how it would feel, how to take care of with written pre printed instructions. Not to mention Gilda had my tattoo ready and when it was done it was exactly what I had in mind.

Definitely will be making an appointment in the future for a sleeve.“

“Ezee is the best! Went to him for my first tattoo. 10/10 experience. He is incredibly patient and a perfectionist.“

“I worked with Isa. She was fantastic. She took the time to take my artistic feedback and worked with my ideas. Very meticulous work and good attention to detail. Her line work is fire.“

“I got tattooed by Mary back in May and I couldn’t have had a better experience!! She gave me exactly what I wanted and the tattoo couldn’t have turned out any better!!“

“I am incredibly happy with the tattoo I got done by Rachael!! I got a partial cover-up and expansion. I am in awe of her work! From the beginning she was so kind and made sure I was comfortable. She checked in with me throughout the process and her work was brilliant! I would highly recommend Rachael to anyone. She does really amazing work!“

“I had the best first time experience with Ash for lip blushing!! She made me feel so comfortable given the fact that it’s a tattoo and I’m not a huge needle lover! She was able to match my favorite lippies and make my DREAM SHADE. This is the best cosmetic treatment I’ve ever decided to do and if you’re considering you need to book with her!!“

“David is an amazing artist! He did my first tattoo and I couldn’t be happier. I came in with a concept and he modified the design and made it so much better. David knocked the tattoo out of the park and I’m extremely happy with the results. I will definitely work with David again. Very pleasant experience and nice shop with friendly staff. If you’re looking for an extremely detailed realism piece, ask for David. Highly recommend this shop if you’re looking for a great tattoo!“

“I saw on the Vienna Tattoo site that they had walk ins. This was after the snow and they were still there with clients. I was super surprised. From the moment I walked in, the shop felt warm, welcoming and relaxed. I was telling the staff that this was weird (in a good way) that it was more like hanging out with friends and catching up with old friends rather than a typical appointment. The entire staff was friendly, supportive, and made the place feel warm and comfortable right away.

Maia ended up working on my piece. Her work is extremely precise, and her attention to detail really shows. She showed me several options. I was particular about placement and sizing, and she was incredibly patient, taking the time to re-stencil multiple times. Lol I think I was being annoyingly particular to be honest. I also had some scar coverups that I wanted done that was an unbalanced surface. She just wanted to make it perfect. She’s really friendly and her communication throughout the process was friendly, clear and thoughtful. She let me know what she was doing in every step and answered all the questions I had. It was obvious she genuinely cared about getting things right.

The shop is a vibe! The place was very clean and professional, and the overall experience felt a casual hang out with a group of friends . Maia also gave very clear aftercare instructions. I told the staff that I had to stop by the store to pick up some ointment and healing lotion afterwards but they gave me several packets of A and D ointment and lotion/balm that will last me through the healing process, which I really really appreciated because it saved me from a trip to the store with the nightmare parking lots after the snow!

If you’re looking for a spot for awesome work with real life, non robotic people this is the spot! Go there with confidence that they can take your ideas and get it into reality. I’m definitely coming back

Maia, if you’re reading this YOU DA BEST!“

“Super clean, kind, and quick! Bobby gave me a great block letter red ink tattoo on the top of my foot. Walk in curious, walk out happy!“