Reviews of Embassy Tattoo (Tattoo Shop)

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Paola Parlanti

Super!!! Nice people, great artists, good prices! Thank you Memo!

Dwayne Baker

Great Store! Store is clean with a very friendly and chill staff. I got my nose pierced here for their Tuesday specials and their piercer was very professional and listened to what I wanted. Will def go back and do service with them again!

sarah kozeak

Very clean shop, nice people, great talent. I had a tattoo done by Fernando Gonzalez and I LOVE it. Highly recommended

Stephen McRae

Great tattoo shop, really cool and talented artists, everyone is very professional and the vibe/atmosphere is awesome. Would highly recommend to anyone

Kasey Kauff

Kevin, did an awesome job. I’m from dallas and he worked me in while I was in town. Great work and very professional. Also a very clean place. I would recommend

Rosa Ibar

Roman did an excellent job. He was super friendly and explained everthing. earlobes and cartilage. Location easy to get to but parking is scarce. Shop is very clean and very busy. The lady in the front was also very nice.

Tonja Peña

My bff got her nose pierced here and I videotaped it. Painless and professional with the jewelry included in the price.

Breana Marie

I absolutely recommend anyone to visit Embassy Tattoo! The staff was super dope and awesome! The front desk receptionist was very kind and knowledgeable! Tyler is a very talented artist !!

Александр Даниленко

My tattoo made Mark, hes really proffesional, very- very nice)) recomend this place.

Heather Wilhelm

Tim was great! Took his time to get it right. He was very gentle and kind. Was very detailed and ensured that all of the lines were perfect. I definitely recommend him!

Andrew Samson

Stef is extremely talented, with a background in traditional tattooing but with an amazing skill for the smaller lines. She has great attention to detail. Hoping to get my tattoos finished with her before she gets famous. The shop overall is clean and the staff is professional. Upholds its reputation well.

Vida Fye

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I got my first tattoo here last year as a walk in, and I just got my second yesterday. I love everyone who works here, they're all very friendly. I recommend this place to my friends all the time. Will 100% come here again. Keep up the good work!

Jared Downer

AMAZING!! Super clean, amazingly professional, insane artistic quality.. lidocaine to take away the pain and everything else they can do to make you comfortable. Would highly recommend. From beginning to end, A++ (Memo is the best!! Thank you so much)

May Piekarski

Come here for clean, professional work in a clean, professional environment. All the resident artists here create great tattoos. This is my go-to.

Leor Tal

I got 3 piercings here about 3 months ago. It wasn’t healing well so I went into another shop that was closer to me to get new jewelry hoping that was the problem. When I went in, they looked at the backings and immediately asked who had pierced it. I told them Embassy and they told me that a lot of other clients had gone there and come out with messed up piercings. They used butterfly backings for all 3 of my close together ear piercings. I was told that piercers shouldn’t use them period because they harbor bacteria so imagine 3 really close ones. A lot of things were trapped back there despite the H2O spray/salt water soaks I did. Apparently Embassy isn’t keeping up with the standards of the industry. Please do not go there for your piercings. Save yourself money and time. If I could give them 0 stars, I would. Very shocked they have such a high rating on here.

Erikk Shupp

Got my ears pierced. Helped by Memo, and he was quick professional and very helpful. Great placement of the piercings as well!

Amanda Eisenhour

$20 Tuesdays for piercings are amazing!! Relatively quick process - just avoid going during lunch time or after work to bypass the crowds. Matt did a wonderful job and the person at the front desk was incredibly sweet and supportive. Highly recommend!

Raina Nelson

I went there to get matching tattoos with my best friend who was visiting from out of town. The place was easy to find even though it was a walk up (it is not accessible for folks in wheelchairs as far as I could tell). The place is small but very very clean and recently renovated. The receptionist was super nice and helpful, she even remembered that we called earlier in the day. My friend and I signed the forms quickly (they are on computers which is super convenient) while our artist drew the design. Fabrezio (Zetir on Instagram) was able to make a really blurry picture of a stick and poke into something beautiful we both loved! He was really nice and the tattos were quick and mostly painless. Probably 20 minutes at most. Overall it was a really pleasant experience and I have already recommended the place to my friends. I plan to come back for my next tattoo.

Mikayla Pack

Cost me $60 for three piercings on Tuesday (jewelry included.) It's a no fuss shop that works quickly and efficiently. Definitely go

Ashley Evang

Came in with my uncle to get his first tattoo.(currently sitting with him while he gets it done).I planned on getting my septum when he scheduled his appointment. I messaged this location before and found out I'd be here during $20 piercing day. When we arrived, I was introduced to Matt and he sanitized the area and brought me to the back. I suffer from severe anxiety and was panicking the entire time. Matt talked and joked with me. I was freaking out for completely nothing. It was quick and painless. He found the perfect sweet spot cause I only felt the needle in my nose no pain whatsoever. Matt did an amazing job! Kevin is still working on my uncle but for his first tattoo and getting a half sleeve, he looks pretty comfortable. Thank you Matt and Kevin! We will definitely be back!

Taylor Kuhlmann

They were polite, clean, quick, and knew their stuff. Price was beyond reasonable. Will definately get my business again.

Lena S

My right ear lobe piercing was way too low and the piercer even admitted it. I did not get an apology and still had to pay full price for it. I have now taken out the right stud and will have to get my ear redone somewhere else. Do not recommend - was really excited and hopeful after reading the other reviews and was let down. Paid $50 for the piercings and the cleaning solution was an extra $10 on top of that. Also: they use butterfly backing earrings for first time piercings which is horrible. It took me an hour to get the messed up earring out and was very painful. It’s been 20 minutes and my ear is still bleeding. This was my first experience with piercings and I’m hesitant to ever even try again. Really disappointed.

Hadley Chittum

Got my nose pierced on a Tuesday for the $20 piercing special and it was certainly what you’d expect for just $20. The piercer was unnecessarily rough and behaved like he didn’t want to be there. I was given no aftercare instruction and he didn’t wash his hands before moving on to pierce my friend. I’m not sure if this is normal protocol but it weirded me out. My piercing never healed properly as it immediately became infected despite my regular cleaning and eventually I had to take it out. I recently got the other side pierced at a different shop and received a totally different experience. I was shocked at how little it hurt the second time (my nose and head were not manhandled this time) and all the information I was given for aftercare. Please learn from my mistake. I certainly got the service I paid for.

Aniqa Raihan

Came in this morning during their $20 piercing special to get second and third earlobe piercings done. My piercer was quick, professional, attentive, and seemed like a great guy to boot. I’m thrilled with the results!

Aurélie Vilmer

Very professional, clean and an amazing artist

Rabia Ahmed

Memo did an awesome job piercing my 2year old ears

Emanuel Terfie

Excellent artists. Great tattoo shop. Parking was awful since it's in the city so try to find a ride or take a lyft or uber. The price was a bit expensive but the quality of the tattoo was incredible. My artist was Stef and i highly recommend her. The shop itself is very clean and they take good care of their equipment. The waiting area has chairs and a television while you wait. I highly recommend this place.

Jaime Nyheim

First class art gallery style with the most talented artists! If you are looking for high quality art, excellent customer service, and a high tech clean modern setting this is the place to be. Custom artwork is created thoughtfully and executed well. Fernando took my ideas and created a sleeve that surpassed my expectations tenfold. He was professional and detail oriented but also an awesome person to sit for. Absolutely client for life!

Iverson Gandy, III

I was a walk-in. The front desk girl was awesome. She kept going back to the artists to discuss what I wanted, pricing, etc. Waited about an hour. Finally linked up with Tim. These were my 4th and 5th tats. Other two were at Fatty's and Tattoo Paradise. I'll never get another tattoo NOT from Tim. He talked through the design. Gave me a fair price for his skill set, and took his time getting everything straight, from the sitting arrangements, to the lighting, to even buying ME a bottle of fancy water. Their equipment is top notch (unlike Tattoo Paradise) and their aftercare advice is how you can Really judge a tattoo place. They use Saniderm, which is a skin specific bandage for healing unlike the SARAN WRAP most places use. Most importantly, Tim guarantees his work and has a free touch-up policy. ESPECIALLY if you want a photo or realism tattoo.

cueva93

Went here to get a consultation. I was referred to this shop by a friend and was impressed by the work I had seen on their website. I ended up scheduling my tattoo and look forward to getting the work done in a couple of months!

veronica ulloa

This place is awesome. It was super tidy. I got my tattoo done by Mark. Awesome dude & the staff was cool too. Also i'm in love with the piece i got, Mark made some really good suggestions to it & i'm more than satisfied. Definitely making this my go-to shop for my next tattoos :)

Arya Boris

Very clean and professional. I went in for a walk-in piercing, and they got it done in a half hour. Answered all my questions.

Leen

I had the best experience in this place. I got my nose pierced by Matt and i will definitely be back for a tatoo.. They are very clean and professional and i would recommend this establishment to anyone i know. This is my go place now.. Thank you staff for treating me with diginity i really appreciate it.

Sac Hergali

People is so kind and so talented

Chris Deatherage

Great spot. Fernando took really good care of me and the work turned out awesome. Seemed to be a good spot for piercings as well.

Chelsie Poffenberger

Friendly, clean, and super helpful! Matt did a nose piercing and he was wonderful!

Hannah Matangos

I’ve had 2 pieces done at Embassy. Quite pricey even for smaller pieces, though that’s DC. Always a good experience and a quick, simple healing process.

Gabrielle Rice

Matt pierced my nose and was so professional and quick! It was a great experience and a month later my piercing is healing great.

Brianna Weck

Clean, no nonsense shop. I went in for the $20 piercing Tuesdays, and paid $25 total for my nose piercing, which included jewelry and a five dollar tip. I waited maybe 20 mins without an appointment and the piercer who did me was quick. Very pleased with my piercing and I have had no issues

Alpha Female

I got a tattoo on my back I paid $800 for it I was supposed to get color but it took hours to do an the shop was closing so I had to come back. I never got it done the guy that I paid to do the tattoo went out of town the next day so they said. an I called an he stop answering. So I never got my color done. Half done tattoo for $800 I want my money back.

Field Manar

Got my first tattoo here! The experience was excellent and Tyler did a fantastic job.

Adrianne Ralston

Memo was the best! Had such a good experience at Embassy. The people were chill, the space was very clean. Would go back!

Sam Hefner

Great staff and great work. Will go again!

Jenna C

Came in for a walk in for a small tattoo on my wrist and was seen right away. I'm doing this review about a year later so unfortunately I can't remember her name, but she was very sweet and made me feel so comfortable. She took plenty of …

Idean Marvastian

Nikko is incredibly creative, talented, and detailed. Would recommend this place to anyone

Kay Em-Hz

Friendly front desk and great location. That’s pretty much it. Everything else was not a great experience.

Robert Nicholas

Fernando and the crew at Embassy are amazing!

msqueen patti

Omg'I got my tongue ring done I thought it would really hurt but Matt was awesome he done an amazing job. I really didn't feel a thing, Thank You ❤️ ❣️ soOoOoOoO much Embassy Tattoo..!"

Mel H.

Incredibly clean shop. Friendly staff except for Tyler. Avoid him unless you want someone to be slightly rude to you the entire time lol.

Marie-Ange Nouroumby

The studio, the atmosphere, the customer service and the passion: everything was perfect for a first time and it was.

Remee Shoriz

I just came back home from my session with Fernando! He is the Best! Awesome awesome awesome dude!!!I looove my tattoo! He is very caring , professional, funny, and did I say he is awesome? Lol he made the session very fun And relaxing! I am very pleased with the results! The crew is very welcoming , professional , and nice! The place is clean and organized. Over all I give it 110% ! Go check it out!

Sevendurt

7 hours and Memo killed this one!!! Highly recommended!

Rosalind Wood

Took my son to get his ear pierced., awesome staff, clean job... very thorough and highly professional.

Brittany N.C.

Professional Service and Piercings

Lauren Guzowski

this place is wonderful :) my friend and i went in together to get a tattoo for myself and piercings for her. both were done in such a clean, professional manner, and the staff is so friendly!!! 100% recommend!!!!

Michael Campeotto

Awesome art, great artists, and cool atmosphere

Jessica Sussen

Amazing! Fernando is incredible and is worth the wait and the $$.

ben delaney

Great experience definitely will be back for another tattoo. The staff and quality of the work is top notch.

Spencer Wilson

I got my first tattoo here, and Tyler was extremely helpful, and informative. I went in without a concrete idea of what I wanted, and he made sure I left with a tattoo I loved. Would 100% recommend.

Cooper Stanley

Clean tattoo shop, good service, and some really great artists

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would give a zero if possible. Matt, the piercer, pierced my nose horribly - way too high up it looked awful. 2 other piercers afterwards agreed. and this place uses the bendy butterfly backings, that's a huge reason why my piercing wasn't healing properly. after 2 days i took it out. and now there is raised scar tissue inside my nose and it sucks. i'm scared it won't go away. don't get pierced here. and i asked for a refund and came to the store and he refused, despite my calling and us agreeing to come in/take a look/refund me the night prior. Horrible experience, I regret it.

Dyeion Wade

They Did exactly what I asked for... it was quick & fast didnt even really hurt

Michelle Holland

I came in to get three cartilage piercings for my birthday three weeks ago. Matt walked me through which ear was better and changed the placement for me before we started. He kept joking with me while I got them, which is exactly what I needed. I was a little light headed after I got them done, and he had gummy bears and water. My ears have healed really well, and the piercings are exactly as I had pictured! I highly recommend coming to Matt for your piercings - he is excellent!

Regina Martinez

They were so nice and made my first tattoo experience so great. It was painful at all and I was so satisfued with the result

Samuel Hefner

I've had a lot of tattoos from across the country. The most talented artists tattoo at embassy. Great atmosphere and these artists can be seen at expos on the reg.

Moshe topas

Ok so I must say that this review is based on my experience with a man from Mongolia named Naba who is no longer working in this establishment. I continue to contact him through Instagram and have gone to him multiple times at his new location (naba_kh10). The setting at this shop is up a narrow stairwell near Adams Morgan. When you enter it’s a small room but the setup is very contemporary and open. It gives a vibe that says this place is clean and legit. I was very comfortable the whole time. The people there are very friendly and helpful and never pushy. Now back to Naba. He has a very calming demeanor and for my first tattoo that was super important. He really does amazing work and I would never go to someone else. He’s done multiple pieces for my children and they have amazing shading and detail. He doesn’t show off and make himself out to be some guy you need to be on a waiting list for. He changes his scheduling at a moments notice and always seems to be ready when I am. He is a hidden gem in this field of individuals who all claim to be the best. I’m sure others have talent but the bed aide manner is something I value when someone is doing work on my body.

John Simkus

Great work

Katie Lahnstein

Great friendly staff!

Rachel Aldoroty

Had a seamless helix piercing with Memo! I’ll be back!

Oswald Taylor

I got two somewhat small tattoos on both of my wrists (see pictures). I love my new tattoo, but i really wish i went somewhere else or got another artist. Everyone was chill and things were exciting until the nice lady at the front desk came back and gave us the price estimate for $200 for each wrist. I was reluctant but i paid anyways. Things were not off to a good start, but i was getting my first tattoos so i was happy. Then my artist showed up, tyler. He seemed chill at first, and that helped me get rid of my nervousness. However, things went downhill when i asked if my friend could come back with me and he said no. My friend has several tattoos and i was hoping to have someone to talk to and comfort me. He rudely told my friend and i that he didnt want anyone else there. I walk back to his area and attempt to have a nice conversation with him, but he blows me off. When i pulled my phone out to give me a distraction, he told me not to use it because it would interfere with his work. At this point i was upset, but i still wanted to get this tattoo. He told me that he was going to start doing a stencil, and then he started listening to music on his headphones and just went to work. He didnt offer any kind of extra information like what kind of needle he was using. After a while, it started to hurt pretty bad, so i grabbed my knee and squeezed to help distract myself from the pain on my wrists. Tyler tells me not to do that either. So im sitting there for an hour and a half suffering without a thing to do except look at the floor. My tattoo couldve been done for $120 anywhere else and it would look just as good, and the artist would have been much nicer. If youre looking for a cheap tattoo, or a fun experience, go somewhere else. Other than tyler, everyone else that ive met there has been really nice and kind. The studio is very clean and looks nice. I hate to give such a bad rating to such a high quality tattoo shop, but i was overcharged for an uncomfortable experience. TL;DR: Dont get tyler as an artist if you are looking for a nice experience.

Marlene Almanzar

Super fast service and really nice professional staff!! I got a conch and rook for just $20 on Tuesday which is so amazing!

Angel Johnson

Very professional! The receptionist was very friendly and welcoming, and they do excellent work with their piercings

Absentia Xuicoatl

The only place I go to get my piercings. Been going here for years and never once had a problem with healing or service. Matt is the best piercer in town!!!!

Lawnna S.

I would love to give this place 5 stars based on my experience, shopen environment, and custom service. However they lost 2 stars based on my experience after leaving the shop. The staff there are very friendly, they have up to date technology as far as signing in, and they had a really awesome Playlist going. The look and feel of the shop was great. The piercer was great. Very friendly and showed care in helping me pick a functional place for my upper cartilage/outter helix piercing. Everything was great until I got home. I went to do a usual sea salt cleaning and discovered that a BUTTERFLY back piece was used for a brand new piercing. I was a little dismayed by this, but so far I hadn't experienced any problems so I brushed it off. The back piece soon became an irritant due to my glasses. The piercing in general became more irritated, red, and inflamed even after sea salt soaks. I believe this is because it was not quality grade jewelry. I have a metal allergy and I have never been to a piercing place that used anything less than surgical steel or titanium to do aNY type of piercing. This caused me a great deal of pain and discomfort to the point that I had to have the jewelry removed after less than a week of having it. My advice would be to ask more questions when getting piercings here, especially if you have any type of sensitivities.

William Osorio

Excellent Service! Super clean Shop! Highly recommend it !

Lena P

4 piercings done by Mat today; 2 regular ear and 2 dermals. When I say painless I mean painless!!! He is extraordinary ❣️❣️❣️❣️

Алена Жижко

My tatto artist was Mark. He is really MASTER in this thing. He understand me from half of word. I'm happy, that my artist was Mark!!!

Lester Bailey

This place was absolutely amazing! From the time I walked in the door to the moment I left. Upon arriving I was greeted by the super friendly and sweet studio assistant Starr. My artist Nikko was super talented and very friendly! He took his time, made sure the drawing was exactly what you wanted and added his perfect artistry touch! This was my first tattoo and he eased my anxieties! He made sure that I was doing great throughout the session! I am extremely satisfied with my new artwork and will definitely remember this group the rest of my life! Get your tattoo done here and you will not regret it!

Darcy Halverson

Went to get a tattoo and the staff are amazing. I love my tattoo!

Benjamin Bocock

Very clean and the artists are amazing

Allen Cardenas

The place is very clean and the staff is friendly. The selection for piercing seemed rather small. However some friends got piercings and they were in and out quick. They even had a sale going on every Tuesday

Erin Hayes

Matt pierced my nose today and did a kickass job. Super quick and painless and it looks exactly how I wanted it! Definitely coming back for future piercings