Looking for a black owned tattoo shops that do good work on dark skins in Washington and DMV area ?
Here are a list of 5 great artists for you :
Cry Baby STUDIOS
📍Location : 1710 Connecticut Ave NW Floor 2, Washington, DC 20009, États-Unis
Crybaby Tattoo Studio, located in Washington, D.C., is a prominent Black-owned tattoo parlor known for its exceptional artistry and welcoming atmosphere.
Owned by Chris Coles and Simba Nguyen, Crybaby Tattoo stands out for its commitment to high-quality, custom tattoo work and its focus on creating a safe and inclusive space for all clients.
Visit their websiteWHistle STOP STUDIO
📍Location : 4331 Gallatin St Ste 203, Hyattsville, MD 20781, États-Unis
Founded by Shawn Brown who is also the owner.
A true local, Shawn was born in DC and raised in Hyattsville next to the train tracks on the property that is now Busboys and Poets and The Palette Apts. After tattooing in the area for 20 years, in June of 2018 he opened Whistle Stop Studio with his wife Michelle.
Shawn enjoys tattooing classic American and Asian designs, fishing, cycling, hops, cast iron and good times. He has sung in punk bands since his teenage years and is currently the lead vocalist in the bands Dag Nasty, Red Hare & P.O.A.
Visit their websiteLittle Ink Play Shop
📍Location : 4331 Gallatin Street #205B Hyattsville, Maryland,
Founded by Imani K Brown, The Tattoo Priestess is a master trauma-informed tattoo artist, oracle, glamour magic goddess, author, educator and Ifá Onifa ‘bout dat Isese life based in Washington, DC & Japan.
Inspired by the philosophy of embracing the ‘AND’ and life’s dichotomy of hard & soft, good and bad, dark and light … Imani’s style is a layered mashup of Neo- Afro & -Japanese imagery, with ornate fine-line, decorative flourishes and striking blackwork.
Visit their websiteGremlins Tattoo Lounge
📍Location : 5132 Baltimore Ave b, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Gremlins Tattoo Lounge, located in Hyattsville, MD, is a distinguished Black-owned tattoo studio known for its creative excellence and professional service.
Owned by Erick Satchell II, the studio has quickly become a favorite among tattoo enthusiasts in the area.
Visit their websitePinz & Needlez
📍Location : 1711 Pulaski Highway (Rt.40) Edgewood, MD 21040
Pinz & Needlez is a fully custom tattoo & piercing studio located in Edgewood, Maryland. They specialize in everything from realistic portraits, new school, calligraphy, cover-ups, color, black & gray, and beautiful piercings!
They take pride in their clean facility and custom tattoo & piercing work. When you walk through their doors, they seek to make sure that you are in a safe and comfortable environment. Their clients are truly what make this studio.
You are their number one priority, and they are here to give you beautiful body art to last a lifetime. They have many satisfied clients followed by a great reputation for quality work.
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