Hidden Gem 5-star Tattoo Studio Located in Fairfax, Virginia
The Process and the Craft – With you, and for you.
- Personal Design Editing: We make real-time adjustments to placement, size, and flow.
- No Rush, No Pressure: Every session has built-in time for final decisions or bathroom breaks.
- Solid Aftercare: Premium bandage, healing balm, and instructions are included so you can rest easy.
Reviews from Clients
Custom, Always.
From concept to completion, we translate ideas into detailed, wearable work. Whether you send sketches, notes, or a mood, we build from your input.
Every request is reviewed personally.
We keep things efficient. Every part of the experience is designed in-house, from this site to your stencil.
We’ve shaped our process to be clear, direct, and respectful of your time – without skipping what matters.
- No rushed walk-ins.
- No sitting on a loaded couch wondering if your artist will ever arrive.
- No back room mysteries.
Just a well-considered path from idea to ink – where every step is visible, editable, and yours to shape. We’ve seen and heard some horror stories in our time – You’ll never be left guessing who’s tattooing you, what’s happening next, or whether you can speak up to make an adjustment. It’s the golden rule in action.
No worries, no hassle.
Why Choose Us?
We’re here to make your tattoo idea a reality: transforming what’s in your mind into art on your skin. Whether you have a fully formed concept or just a spark of inspiration, our expertise ensures your vision comes to life with precision, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Where are you located?
10513 Braddock Road – University Mall/Patriot Square
Inside Wonderland Studios (~100 steps to the Left from the old Orange Theory/Sola entrance)
First door from the left in the cluster of buildings facing the mall.
Shares an outside door with Braddock Family Dentistry.
How much will it hurt?
No one knows exactly but you. Everyone experiences pain differently, and pain sensitivity varies across the body. What’s more important is your personal tolerance for pain.
Most clients find tattoos less painful than they thought. Many liken the sensation to a cat scratch. Uncomfortable, but bearable. A few even like the sensation, but a distraction usually helps.
Typically, you’ll have some sort of time limit of how long you can endure that gets longer with more tattoos.
You can use various types of numbing, but for most people it’s unnecessary – and probably not a good idea for your first tattoo. Instead, if you feel overwhelmed, tell your artist and they’ll give you a moment. We’re not sadists, we want you to have a good time.
What is the process?
- Use the contact form to get our attention.
- Choose Consultation or Tattoo Session
- Describe what you want, provide references, or a link to a gallery.
- We reach out to you confirming availability.
- Meet to discuss details, get pricing. (See: Consultations)
- Receive a price estimate if scheduling a session.
- Make a deposit.
- You get emails confirming everything, with reschedule links if you need it.
- Come get tattooed on the date.
Can I see the design to make sure I like it?
Yes! Please ask your artist to schedule a review before your appointment. (We don’t send sketches/stencils by text or email. Please come in person to preview, make edits/suggestions, etc.) Additionally, please keep in mind that your artist is also managing art for other clients and may need lead time appropriate for their schedule.
Additionally, at any appointment, the standard procedure is that you’d see your design printed on paper at the exact size before anything touches your skin.
📜 Note: To ensure every design receives the attention it deserves, no creative artwork or design work begins without a deposit. This confirms your commitment and secures your artist’s time in their schedule.
What are your hours?
Officially 12 – 8pm
Evening sessions can run later than closing time.
Talk to your artist if you need to schedule a morning session while the kids are at school. We’re night owls, but with preparation, it can be done.
How much is a tattoo?
Both artists have different rates. See the pricing page for more information and examples.
Prices are given as an estimated range based on size, detail, body location, and design effort.
Everyone’s requests are different. But, here are some points that might help:
- Show your GMU ID if you’re a Mason student.
- Schedule a consultation if you’re unsure of anything (It’s free.)
- Large and detailed tattoos might take more than one visit.
- This also means you can space out the payment.
- Aftercare is included. 🩹
- 💳 WE TAKE CREDIT CARDS (There’s no extra fee.)
- 💵 We also take cash (and 🪙 Bitcoin.)
- Sign up for the mailing list for special stuff like coupons, events, canvas opportunities, etc.
Do you do walk-ins?
Not officially.
Part of having the a solid contact form is that it gives us work-life-balance – we’re mostly at the station when we’re needed, and out building or preparing art when we’re not.
If you come with a friend that’s scheduled, ask if you can “squeeze in.”
If you drop by the shop, and one of us is there, feel free to knock and ask. You never know.
Do you do piercings?
No! Sorry. 🙁
(But if you’re a licensed body piercer, hit us up.)
How do I prepare for my appointment?
- 🍜 Eat a meal and stay hydrated. Bring a water bottle and snacks if you’d like.
- (Seriously. Being hungry will likely make you sensitive to pain and want to rush.)
- 🪪 Bring valid photo identification with an address.
- 👁️ Bring headphones, a book, or a mental list of things you’d like to watch on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Amazon, Disney, HBO, or Paramount, there’s a TV here for you.
- 🩳 Bring accessible clothes for the tattoo body location.
- Getting a sternum or spine tattoo? Wear a button-up shirt.
- Getting a thigh tattoo? Wear shorts or a skirt with a slip.
- 🛏️ Being well-rested helps.
- 🚫 Don’t shave the area to be tattooed if it’s not part of your regular routine.
Can I bring my Friends?
🫶 Bring one friend, a good one that will take pictures for you, put on something for you to watch, or hold your hand. Additional friends may have to wait outside the tattoo area, but there is one more chair if you’re three amigos.
Can I get a tattoo if I’m under 18?
Yes, for 16 and older. Your parent/guardian must bring matching identification and be present for the tattoo session.
Do you do touch-ups?
When your tattoo is finished healing (about 2 weeks) you can ask your artist for a touch-up on work they’ve done for you. Everyone heals differently, and sometimes your design needs a second pass to catch what may have healed a little too well.
- Touch-ups and scheduling are done at the artist’s discretion. Typically on weekdays.
- ⏳Otherwise, a simple touch-up is generally free if requested within 2-4 weeks after your tattoo session.
- ⌛Additional touch-ups and touch-up requests more than a month after your session may have cost a layout fee ($40) or an hourly rate (variable.)
- Touch-ups on work done by artists from other shops is performed for your artist’s standard rate. See pricing for details.
Consultations
What is a consultation? A consultation is where you can meet with your artist to discuss a tattoo idea. It’s common to…
