3 Best Tattoo Shops in Washington, DC

Could not recommend Jinx more!! I’ve gotten 6 tattoos from artists here and they all turned out perfect. David and Tad are crazy talented. They have expertise in technique and traditional tattoo styles, and versatility and artistry to accommodate diverse styles as well. The whole staff is so friendly and kind, especially Amy at the front desk! Great experience always.

I've been here for two larger pieces now, both by Kev and he rules, as does the shop. Highly professional and a great environment. Had never had anything done before coming here and Kev walked me through it all.

Awesome place to get tattoos! Kevin in particular is so friendly, kind, and extremely talented. He’s trained in so many different styles and I cannot imagine a better overall experience. I will definitely be back again for more and 100% recommend coming here. Thanks JinxProof!.

I got my very first tattoo from Gabe at Fatty’s Tattoos & Piercings DuPont Circle and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. Gabe was great to work with, and he was very responsive, and had no problem answering my questions. At my appointment, the studio was clean and he had prepared a great sketch in two size options- more than I could have asked for! I wanted a minimalist line drawing of my two dogs’ ears, and I’d shared a few photos of them. I was SO happy with how he captured them. Since it was my first tattoo, I let him know I was a little bit nervous but he was great explaining the process and making it comfortable. The whole appointment went smoothly, and I absolutely love my tattoo. The healing process has been very smooth as well. I love my tattoo even more every time I look at it! I get lots of compliments on it whenever people see it. Highly recommend Gabe for anyone looking for a fine line tattoo.

Gabe did a great job with my tattoo and was very easy to work with. I wasn't completely decided on the design, so we did a consultation appointment first to just work on it, which he didn't even charge me extra for. He went ahead and transferred the tracing ink on my arm at that first appointment so I could wear it around for a few days to make sure I liked the design, and then he incorporated some changes I emailed him in advance of my appointment to do the actual tattoo. It's been a couple of months now, and the fine lines look just as good as they did when it was fresh. For fine line work, I'd highly recommend Gabe. If I get another one, I'll definitely go back to him.

If you're looking for someone who does fine line tattoos beautifully, Gabe is the person you need to go to. He did an awesome job with my tattoo! It was such a smooth process, he made me feel super comfortable, and it turned out even better than how I had envisioned. Would highly recommend!.