Piercing near Laurel

“I had my 2nd lobes piercing for the first time today by Maddie and she is AMAZING! Not only is she super skilled with her techniques, she is also a ball of personality!! My piercing didn't hurt at all and she really took the time to educate me about the aftercare. Also, the aftercare package (which is an optional purchase) is the CUTEST package EVER! It has an instruction card, their stickers, lollipops and a pack of Q-tips to help you take care of your new bling. It really goes to show that Maddie and the rest of the crew really care about their work even after you leave their shop. I can't wait to come back for more piercings with them! Getting an appointment was super easy. Parking was plentiful as well. I like that they have reserved parking spots just for their customers, but there is a small public parking lot within walking distance from their shop if you can't find parking.“

“I made an appointment at Big City Body Art with Maddie and got my nostril double pierced. It was a seamless process. She walked me through everything, she made sure I was comfortable while piercing, and that I understood the aftercare and healing process. She was super friendly and professional and I would definitely go back to her if I want to get anymore holes. The place was set up beautifully and it was immaculately clean and straight, prices were pretty typical of the area and all of the staff was great.

I drove a hour to them, so if you’re looking for a reputable studio that does piercing, it’s worth the drive!

Thank you, Maddie!“

“Top notch service and quality tattoos from John. His attention to detail is incredible. He is also personable and creates a vibe that is welcoming. Highly recommend!“

“Fantastic experience! Had a piece done on my upper arm by Kinsey and I love it. The process was super easy from initially contacting her to final ink on skin. The studio itself is superb. Clean, comfortable, and super cool. Kinsey was a delight to work with. Super easy to talk to. I brought a bag full of stuff to pass the time and didn't use any of it. We ended up just talking for the whole 6-hour session. Overall, a perfect experience and if/when I have more work done, it will definitely be here.“

“I can't really put into words how comfortable this place and the artists here made me feel. From helping me find the place once I arrived, to offering free snacks and water, to asking about the preferred order of my pronouns, and just the way talking to my artist and eventually everyone else came so easily . . . My tattoo hasn't even healed yet and I'm already thinking about the next one I want to request. Thank you Laura and thank you everyone else for a really comfortable experience and my awesome Coraline tattoo!!

Requested style: I got black and gray lineart with minimal shading. Laura asked questions along the way to double check I'd be okay with what she was doing, because I'm pretty much a "if you think it will look cool, I'm probably for it" kind of person. Her suggestions turned out great and I can't wait to show off my tattoo when it's fully healed.“

“What a wonderful experience. Every so often a place of business will raise the bar for the industry. After being tattooed the past 8 years in a variety of high-end shops in DC and Northern VA, I was blown away by the place. This has to be the most state of the art and clean studios I have ever seen. It is located off a main highway, in a nice quiet industrial park with a nice forrest view. There is ample free parking. The inside of Painful Pleasures looks brand new and is very, very well kept. Hell, even the bathroom has automatic sink and soap dispenser, the floor is immaculate. Every little detail is taken care of. The individual rooms they use for tattooing have private TVs and radio options. The tattoo chair is ergonomic and very comfortable. My artist had the cleanliness and professionalism that could make most ERs look silly. There is also a feature to turn the clear glass walls opaque for tattoos in places that not everybody gets to see. All of the supplies are top notch and they don't skimp. My artist even cleaned the chair in front of me with bleach based cleaner before getting started (despite the fact it was already clean). He also opened all needles in front of me and changed gloves repeatedly to avoid any cross contamination. I was hesitant to post because I am selfishly hoping to allow this studio to be the best kept secret in the DMV area, but when a business and an artist put this much effort into customer experience and work, recognition is mandatory.“

“7+ years painful pleasures has been my go to supply company for all my piercing
Needs ALSO TATTOO SUPPLIES!/general tattoo shop supplies. One stop shop kind of company“

“I had my ears re-pierced by Corina and it was a fantastic experience. I had taken my earrings out during the early days of the pandemic but wanted to reopen the holes for my wedding and I explained this to Corina and she was a fantastic resource and worked with me to clear out the holes i had and reopen them.
The price is a bit steep but honestly you are paying for sanitation, customer service, the hand made jewelry and the one to one consultation and work. I would recommend her to anyone looking to be pierced. It was a very lovely experience!“

“From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. The studio is clean, and the atmosphere is both professional and relaxed.

The owner, Gordon, always takes the time to understand exactly what I want and offers helpful suggestions to enhance the design. The attention to detail and the quality of gordons work is outstanding.

I highly recommend Body FX to anyone looking for a top-notch tattoo studio. Their skilled artists, clean environment, and excellent customer service make it the best place to get inked.“

“Eli & Paula is the best in the DMV - Orig I was looking for a good place to get some work done in the DMV being from NYC ! After finding this shop I am relieved I can come get my sleeve !“

“The tattoo artist was very patient, professional and understanding. Had a pretty good conversation with him. The tattoo I got was on my upper arm and it kinda tickled rather than hurt. If live in the DMV or visiting while you’re willing to get a tattoo, that’s the place to go I promise it’s worth it. It’s pretty affordable depending on what you get.“

“Amazing and fast service! I came pretty late in the day, and still received amazing service, truly lives up to the name.“