Tattoo Shops near Sterling

“the artist and the rest of the staff are VERY COOL and great to talk to, during my ink.
highly recommend, the professionalism of the artist and crew.
my decision to get another ink was last minute. I called Black Water, and told me to come on over. obviously I didn't have an appointment, but I was really appreciative that they took a walk-in on a Saturday mid-morning.
as I was getting my tattoo done, they had 3 customers come in. to me, that says a lot about this tattoo parlor. ??

Cleanliness: they sterilize everything, like the chair, arm rest, all of the above things before you even sit down to start.
I mean it's understood to sterilize, but my artist was meticulous to wipe down everything. and covered and taped afterward with that medical paper you see at dentists.“

“Reza Faizi is a very professional and skilled barber. He always pays attention to detail and makes sure I leave happy with my haircut. Highly recommended“

“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!“

“I recently had my nose (nostril) pierced by Lauren at this location, and I would 100% go back to her! She made the whole process quick, easy, and informative. This is especially important for someone who has a fear of needles and was very nervous. Again, I would 100% recommend Lauren to anyone interested in getting pierced. Thank you, Lauren, for helping me out :)“

“Rarely leave reviews on Yelp, but felt the need to comment on the great experience I had at Unbroken with Painless J. Despite being my first visit, everyone at Unbroken was absolutely welcoming and treated me like I was a regular. The whole crew was awesome, funny, and made the entire experience fly by. Even though my session was scheduled to end at 8, Unbroken stayed open until nearly 1030 at night to finish and make sure I was completely happy with my work. 10 / 10, would recommend to anyone looking to get a tattoo in the DMV.“

“Stylist: Storm did an incredible job. Chest piece that I contemplated for years. He nailed it!“