Such a great experience, got my first tattoo done by Tim and I loved it. It's been 6 months and it's healed and looking good. The shop gets pretty full and busy on Saturdays, because they take walk in's so I'd recommend going in first thing they open or following your artist on Instagram to make sure to see their hours for walk ins. Tim was super nice and walked me through the process which made me less nervous. I showed him a picture of what I wanted, he recommended me some fonts, made sure I liked it and made the experience easy. This is my go to spot in Georgetown to get tattooed. Highly recommend! Read Less

Artist (Tony Morrell) was so awesome and very friendly. He made me feel super comfortable and loved working with him. However, the front desk guy (owner?) was a major asshole. We were met with attitude as soon as we walked in. He kept speaking to my friend and I like we were incompetent and inferior to him. For that reason I won't be back. After I paid for my tattoo ($100 for a tattoo the size of a quarter that took no more than 4 minutes to do.. that's insane) I was just ready to gtf out of there because that guy was such a douche. His judgey eyes were piercing everybody that walked in there lol. I would have walked out and gone somewhere else, but we had already made the trek and just wanted to get it over with. Just be aware of the doucher that runs the front desk. Also told me not to write a bad review on yelp if I didn't like my tattoo. Condensed version: tattoo artist good, front desk guy bad. Value: also shit. Read Less

Love the atmosphere and staff here. Not a "regular" by any means, but I've been to the shop before a few years back for myself and I brought a friend on a separate occasion, and then yesterday, and I can say my experience has been consistently positive. Each time I've been a walk-in and accommodated almost immediately. Jeff did my second lobes yesterday, he was super cool, quick, and my piercings came out exactly how I'd hoped. Wes (guest artist from Charlottesville) did my tattoo and he was awesome. Super patient and thorough during my consultation and he really brought my idea to life. I had an idea of what I wanted but he really took his time to perfect the placement and design and make it "fit" without crowding my other surrounding tats. (Picture to come when it's all healed)Also a shoutout to Tad, he was the one who tatted me on my first visit to this shop a few years back. Read Less

Got a industrial piercing here and had an awesome experience I loved the piercer she was super friendly and cool and made me feel comfortable. That same day I also got a small lil rose tat and was really happy with it. I was a walk in and it didn't take long, and my tattooer had some suggestions on how to color in the rose which I loved and took. My only negative about this place, which is honestly the only reason why I won't come back, is that you are not allowed to bring a friend with you while you are getting work done. I had come with a few friends and was actually getting a tattoo with my friend so it was kinda sad we couldn't be together during it but c'est la vie. Read Less

I went here on Saturday, Saturday is reserved for walk-ins. I got there around 12:30 and told the receptionist what I wanted and she showed it to the artist. I came back around 2 and they were ready for me. I got mine done by Jeffrey and he was great. We talked a little about the tattoo I wanted (seashell) and the location. He told me about what to expect with aging and a little about his method. He talked to me the entire time, which I liked, and was a very good conversationalist. The entire process was about 15-20 minutes. He even added a little extra to the tattoo, and explained why he thought it would be better. The shop was Very clean and everyone was friendly. I would definitely recommend this shop and I'd love to come back here for another one. Read Less

Walked in for a tattoo today. The staff was kind, courteous, and patient. The two people at the front counter were very helpful, paired me up with an artist, and I was tattooed within a reasonable amount of time - especially for a walk-in situation. Liana was my artist and she was great! We even talked about a custom tattoo in the future and I was able to book an appointment! The shop is clean and everyone seemed happy and nice. Please note - I went in knowing that a more custom piece would need to be done as an appointment and I brought several pictures of "walk-in" tattoos (simple, anyone could do with little or no changes to the art). The counter guy helped me choose which one would be best for the amount of time they'd have and who would be doing it. If you're looking to walk in and have a huge custom tattoo done - that's just not possible. Anywhere. Read Less

I have since moved on to a new tattoo parlor, I lived in DC for 3 years at this point and when I first moved here I went to Jinx, to say I was disappointed is a understatement, the man in the front should be fired by every right as a human being not only as a client. He doesn't show any sort of costumer service aspect of him. I got a tattoo that was supposed to have meaning to me, was not only overcharged but the shading was so messy and healed horridly that it looks so one dimensional that I will be getting it re done at another parlor.The kicker here is that I had a friend come down from Boston, she wanted something done, I have many tattoos and know tattoos, he decided to try to rip her off and we left without thinking about it. I would say for this place to be decent at any point, is to take a crash course in client service, and stop treating clients like they are dollar signs. Read Less

I have since moved on to a new tattoo parlor, I lived in DC for 3 years at this point and when I first moved here I went to Jinx, to say I was disappointed is a understatement, the man in the front should be fired by every right as a human being not only as a client. He doesn't show any sort of costumer service aspect of him. I got a tattoo that was supposed to have meaning to me, was not only overcharged but the shading was so messy and healed horridly that it looks so one dimensional that I will be getting it re done at another parlor.The kicker here is that I had a friend come down from Boston, she wanted something done, I have many tattoos and know tattoos, he decided to try to rip her off and we left without thinking about it. I would say for this place to be decent at any point, is to take a crash course in client service, and stop treating clients like they are dollar signs. Read Less

I went to Jinx Proof because of a small problem with my nose piercing that had been done at a different place. I won't go into the details, but I explained the problem to Elizabeth who listened carefully and then went to work solving it with minimal pain or discomfort. It took a little bit of her time, but in the end the only she charged me for was the new nose ring. She is awesome. I highly recommend her. Read Less

I got two ear piercings today! They were my two second earlobe piercings. Elizabeth did them for me and said every step outloud clearly, from cleaning and prepping the tools to when the gem was being secured. She helped me in deciding where exactly I wanted the earring and didn't hesitate to stop until I was completely satisfied.I am very happy with my two piercings and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a detailed step by step process and calm delivery! Read Less

Stumbled upon this place while walking around Georgetown with my friends. I've been thinking of getting my nose pierced for a while and could never get the nerve..... i met with Jeff who was super friendly and patient with me being nervous. He offered suggestions on jewelry and placement because I had no idea what I really wanted! It was a very simple process, After I completed some quick paperwork it was off to the back! You will pay in advance and pricing is super reasonable. The studio was very clean and the staff was professional! Once back in the procedure room...Jeff marked the spot and let me check for satisfaction. The nose and ear took less then 2 mins and with minimal pain! I am super pleased with the service and will be coming back for my next piercing! Read Less

This place is overrated beyond.  If you want something basic- choose off the wall with a little attitude then this is your place!Rude, condescending, unhelpful, usual basic kind of tattoo shop bullshit you get at any run of the mill place. Talent is lacking here just as much as professionalism.  I really dislike being nasty but it's well-deserved. Read Less

Just got a piece done by Tad. Such a professional artist and truly a master of his craft. We had really great conversation as well and I enjoyed getting to know him a little bit. Will definitely be getting another piece by him in the future. Jinx is an example of how every shop should run. Read Less

Jeff was my piercing artist and he was very professional. The visit started with a consultation regarding jewelry and he offered solid advice regarding what would work and look good. The procedure itself was quick and relatively easy. The piercing looks great. I'm definitely going back. Read Less

I had my nipple pierced by Karl. I was concerned after looking at my fresh piercing because there wasn't a lot of space on the bar for if my nipple swelled during the following days. I asked Karl about it and she assured me it would be fine and instructed me to return if there was a problem. Sure enough, my nipple became swollen over the next few hours and the ends of the bar were pinching my nipple, causing a lot of pain. Additionally, the piercing appeared to be crooked rather than a straight line.  After a restless night I returned to the shop and Karl replaced the bar with a larger one. Again the bar looked a little small so I asked if there would be enough space if I continued to swell. Again she assured me that the swelling was likely done, the lopsidedness would likely go away with the swelling and the bar was long enough. She told me to come back again if there were any more problems. Again she was wrong and the bar was too small as I continued to swell. Why does Karl think I want to keep going out of my way and wasting time to come see her? I finally took the piercing out and saw that it was indeed pierced lopsided and that she pierced my areola, not nipples. I tried looking her up in the APP certified piercers search and couldn't find her, despite their website saying she is. I wish I would have checked there first. Read Less

Tim was so nice and helpful!! He did my first tattoo and talked me through all the steps of the tattoo. The shop itself was very clean and it was fun to look at all the artists work on the walls. Definitely recommend this place for anyone wanting a tattoo (ask for Tim)! Read Less

I got stopped this morning and complimented on one of my back tattoos, a Celtic knot design (one of five) done a few years ago by Eric Doyle. I absolutely love it, as did two complete strangers on the train. Eric always takes the time to get designs done beautifully, placed exactly, and executed quickly and perfectly. Read Less

Wandered into Jink Proof on a Saturday afternoon after I decided I wanted to get a new tattoo. My first thought is always " here we go, another intimidating, scary tattoo joint ". I couldn't have been more wrong. I was warmly welcomed  by the front desk staff and asked what I was looking to do and what price range I was looking for and if I had a design in mind. They explained how the shop worked and went into the back to talk with the artist that they thought would best suit my needs. After a quick paperwork check they told me to return in about 45 minutes to get my new tattoo. I was introduced to Tad who took me back and made me feel at ease with the process. He explained everything in detail that he was going do from start to finish and made me feel comfortable with every step. Tad is Awesome! He went to work and did an absolutely amazing job. You can tell he loves every minute of his creative work. My tattoo was finely detailed with intricate shading and Tad knew exactly how it should look. After he was done he explained everything  that I needed to do for aftercare and walked me to the front desk and thanked me for letting him tattoo me.My next tattoo will be with Tad at Jinx Proof! Read Less

Got my nose pierced yesterday and was able to get in and out in no time. Karl did a great job & even offered some medical advice since my nose wouldn't stop bleeding which I found helpful. Didn't feel overcharged at all and felt like I was in good hands. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to get a piercing. Read Less

Way overcharged me for a mediocre job. I went there to get 4 lines, and the guy at the front desk A) ridiculed me for wanting that tattoo and B) wanted to charge me $1500. I've since gone to other shops and they quoted me $200 for the same tattoo. I went ahead with 2 lines for $800. They did an ok job, but the artist didn't take too much time making sure they were straight and I've also had some sportiness. I only realized how bad they were when I went to get the final job done at a new shop, where they charged me wayyyyy less and did a much better job. Save your money, go somewhere else. Read Less

Way overcharged me for a mediocre job. I went there to get 4 lines, and the guy at the front desk A) ridiculed me for wanting that tattoo and B) wanted to charge me $1500. I've since gone to other shops and they quoted me $200 for the same tattoo.I went ahead with 2 lines for $800. They did an ok job, but the artist didn't take too much time making sure they were straight and I've also had some sportiness.I only realized how bad they were when I went to get the final job done at a new shop, where they charged me wayyyyy less and did a much better job. Save your money, go somewhere else. Read Less

My best friend and I are from Virginia and came to DC for the weekend to celebrate my birthday. We were looking for an amazing tattoo shop to do two tattoos on both of us and we definitely found one. Tony was amazing. Very professional and precise. My tattoos are absolutely beautiful. You won't be disappointed. Thanks again guys! Read Less

First-time getting a tattoo. I walked in with a friend who was getting a piercing and decided to get a small finger tattoo- A wave that went all the way around my finger. It cost me a steep $130 (including tip). It took about 15 minutes and there was next to no pain. I was tatted by Tony Morrell. I'm not totally sure what happened because I laid down, closed my eyes, and tried to relax for the tattooing. When I sat up after he was done, I noticed one of the lines on the inside of my finger was a little more crooked than I would've liked and awkwardly dips into the webbing between my fingers, but it was done so there wasn't much I could do about that. He had also somehow nicked another finger with his gun, and told me he had to basically drill it out with a clean needle, soap and water. It was right on a knuckle, so it was pretty painful. I don't usually mind needles, but the needle consistently going into the same open cut on my knuckle wasn't a great feeling. When he was done he asked me to "pick at the scab" as it tried to heal. My skin tends to scar as a keloid, so I was nervous about picking, but I didn't want a weird line on my knuckle either. It's been about 8 months and I still have a faint line on my knuckle. The actual tattoo is holding up fine.It was my first time, so I wasn't sure if these were typical or common mistakes. I was getting horrified looks when I told this story to my tattooed peers. I probably won't go back to this artist/parlor, but I will absolutely be getting more tats! Read Less

I went in without an appointment today at around 4:45 and was tattooed and out by 5:15. The man behind the desk was very helpful telling me what size would fit and look best for my design. I was a bit nervous sitting in the waiting area, but as soon as I got in the back area my tattoo artist Tim was super welcoming and enthusiastic and didn't stop smiling. For sure would recommend! Pricey but I think the awesome experience is definitely reflected in the price. Thanks Tim! Read Less

Went here originally just to get a quote, but left with a brand new piece. Tad and Jeff were super helpful and answered all of my questions patiently and thoroughly. They're a little pricey ($140 for a 2 inch piece, but I was a walk in anyway), but definitely well worth it. Also have vegan ink and transfer paper. Read Less

Went in with my friend to get walk in tattoos on Saturday. My friend got a tattoo of the female symbol on the back of her ankle and I got three roses on my upper right thigh. My artist was Kevin and he got the job done in about two hours. The process was thorough and clean, the price was decent as expected but worth in the end. Kevin checked on how I was doing and told me how he's going to do the shading beforehand, so I'm morecomfortable etc. :) All things you would expect from a good artist. I would say that the front desk experience can be a little bit intimidating (I know the drill since I have over 10 tattoos) But once you get past the front desk and into your chair it is a worthwhile and delightful experience, and hopefully you will get an awesome artist such as Kevin and a wonderful tattoo to have on your skin forever.I've been wanting to get this piece done for awhile and I'm happy that I was able to get it done at Jinx Proof! Thanks Kevin! :) Read Less

I had a fantastic experience with Kevin (and the whole staff was nice as well - they were friendly, helpful, and struck up conversation.) I walked right in and was getting a tattoo within fifteen minutes. The price is medium-high, but you are paying for great care and great work. (The price was higher than my estimate from Electric Cat Scratch on Florida Ave. and cheaper than my estimate from Fatty's in Dupont.) Kevin was very accommodating, was great at keeping up conversation while giving me the tattoo, and was very cautious in keeping the pain/nerve of the situation down to a minimum. I would absolutely recommend. Read Less

This place blows for two reasons:Reason 1: the man at the front desk was one of the most unhelpful, unwelcoming, and condescending people I've ever talked with.. Reason 2: I asked for two small letters on my arm. It was going to cost $90. Okay, so some shops are more expensive than others, I'll give them that; however, there are no excuses for the unequivocally abhorrent, atrocious, and vile front staff experience. Read Less

I highly recommend going here. Karl pierced my tragus and she made it so quick and easy. They're a bit strict in their lobby, not really a big deal but just a warning before heading there. Overall, experience and pricing were good. I was recommended to go to Rick's Tattoos but they were going to charge me $80 for a tragus but I paid almost $60 at Jinx. Read Less

This place was not chill. First the staff I talked to were rude and sassy. And they didn't go through after. And THEN my piercing wouldn't stop bleeding. I dont know what the hell she did but I did not like it there. Read Less

Walked in today to have my nose pierced- I was warmly welcomed and they fit me in immediately. Very professional, clean, and friendly environment! The whole experience was very pleasant and I will 100% be returning for future piercings/tattoos! Read Less

I got my first tattoo here and not knowing what to expect, at the time I thought everything was fine. I love my tatt, it still looks good. It was rather pricey. I have asked other places with just as much experience and who do amazing work and each of them would have saved me anywhere from $85-$125 on my ink. Read Less

If you want to get tattoo'd Jinx is the place to go. Although, it was slightly expensive rather pay a lot for a good quality tattoo and great customer service than to pay $50 at Dave's Backyard Tattoo Shop. My artist was Liana Joy, she is very experienced and responsive to emails. This was my very first tattoo and I have emailed the shop as well as Liana with pictures and they were always very responsive with feedback on my healing process and reassuring me that it was healing just well. Read Less

Made me wait for an hour before telling me she couldn't do Cyrillic font unless I had it printed before because she didn't have it on her computer and then wanted to do it 5x larger than I wanted it because it would bleed in ten years and after I proceeded to show her examples on their wall where they did something in a smaller font she told me her artists wouldn't want their name associated with it even though it was literally 1 word and suggested I get it somewhere else on my body if it's too large for my wrist... are you effing kidding me?? Read Less

I have two stories with this place. About a month ago, I went in to schedule a tattoo. As I had brought images of what I wanted, I asked for a consult. The guy behind the counter (who I am assuming was an artist) just asked me to show him what I wanted. He was very unhelpful and just kept saying "that's really big. That's really large." Yeah, thanks. So I asked to see the book of text to try and make it smaller since I gathered he thought I should try for smaller text. I picked a text that I liked, and he quickly drew it up on Word. Whatever, fine experience. Not the best. Clearly didn't care about my tattoo. But, then I paid the 100$ for my deposit and schedule my appointment for two weeks later. However, right before my appointment I sustained a serious head injury and have had to be on a lot of medicine and blood thinners. I could not get a tattoo in that condition, so I called them and told them I would have to cancel my appointment. They would not give me my deposit back, so I asked if I could reschedule (even though I didn't know when I would be better). They said if I didn't have a date or rescheduled twice I would lose the deposit anyway. I won't be able to get a tattoo for a couple months at this point, so they really gave me no choice and I had to forfeit the deposit. My second story with them involves my first tattoo (from three years ago). I went, had a consult, and paid the deposit. Then, a week before I was supposed to go in, the artist emailed me that he had moved to a different shop. Obviously not the fault of Jinx Proof, but my artist took the deposit with him. I didn't want to have to drive 45 min out of the way to go to the new shop, so I called Jinx Proof to see if they could refund me the deposit (since I paid them, not the artist directly) and they wouldn't do it. Exceptions to the non-refundable rule should exist - this place is too expensive, not very welcoming, and has mediocre tattooing. Also, the only piercings I got there both got so infected I had to do antibiotic treatments and ultimately have them removed. Read Less

I heard about Jinx Proof from a coworker who got her first tattoo there. I stopped by not long after that to get a shorter piece of jewelry for my helix piercing. The place is clean and smells like antiseptic, which made me immediately confident that it is well run and reputable. I also appreciate that they have a hard and fast rule against tattooing minors-even with parental permission-or anyone who's visibly intoxicated. They're clearly professionals. So today I went in for my first tattoo from them. I showed the person at the front desk what I wanted and left it up to them to pick an artist. I got Tad and he was so great. I have two other tattoos but they're both in fleshy areas and this new one is on my ribs, so I was a little nervous. He made sure I was happy with the placement of the stencil and redid it once when I wasn't, advised me to not tense up or hold my breath, and eased into the actual tattooing. He didn't talk much at all during the process which I appreciated because a) I hate small talk, b) I was in too much pain to talk most of the time and c) I would've worried about his concentration level. I'm thrilled with how my art turned out and while I was there I asked him for a rough estimate of what it would cost to redo the color on my very first tattoo which is 10 years old and wasn't done by a very good artist to begin with (beginners mistake). I'm planning to go back to Tad for that on the near future. I really don't know why so many people are complaining about this place having a snobby attitude. Both Tad and the woman who worked up front were very friendly and I didn't feel judged at all for appearing to be a tattoo virgin (none of mine are visible unless I'm in a bikini). My tattoo ended up being $300 with the 20% tip I left my artist. Yes that's a lot of money, but bargain tattoos are never a good idea. That tattoo I'm having redone cost me $50 and now I'm going to have to pay again to have it redone. As a walk in, I had to kill about 2 1/2 hours in Georgetown even though I got there not long after they opened, so be aware of that. They were even busier by the time I was leaving. If you're in DC and want to get a tattoo, I highly recommend this place. Read Less

I had an excellent experience here. I got a tattoo from Kevin, he is from friendly and professional and did an excellent job. I also got some advice on a surface piercing I was having issues with (irritation). The price was fair... it was a little more than I expected however it is an expensive neighborhood and they did a great job. Oh also they took me as a walk-in and were able to see me within an hour. I definitely recommend this shop! Read Less

I've been going to Jinx Proof off and on since 2001. I've had some awesome experiences as well as some pretty crappy ones. So long as you're working with a good artist you're set. It's getting to that point now that's the problem. They've gone way downhill over the years and I think I've decided I'm not going back. Why? Rude front of shop staff, overall tattoo snob attitude that's gotten worse over the years, and poor communication. In my experience: Pros:1. I've had a few piercings done here and have always been impressed with Karl. Nothing like what I describe under the cons portion of this review. 2. Having gotten my first tattoo and piercings here way back when I was 18 I will always appreciate how firm they are with their policies. There's a professionalism and respect that comes with that. My work still looks great. Meanwhile, my friends who got tats and piercings in basements back in the day...not so much. So long as you can make it through the front desk snobs Jinx is worth it if you're a teen eagerly awaiting your first tat. Cons:1. Unfortunately, and this has been true since 2001, they've always had a terrible time with their front shop coverage. In my experience it's 95% of their problems. Over the years my artists have moved, as is often the case. Instead of making a trip to the west coast I have returned to Jinx thinking ok I'm sure they'll have someone equally as awesome. Nope, not so much.2. First you have to make it through the front desk person which honestly feels like a job interview at times. If you don't have full sleeves or a tattoo on your neck they will judge you. They will be condescending. Again, this has been my experience since 2001. I've been to quite a few shops in my day and it's the only shop that seems to emit this holier than thou vibe. I might not look like I have tattoos but I do. Still somehow I'm always treated at first glance like I'm asking for "LOVE" in Chinese letters on my back or a heart on my wrist. They need to get rid of the attitude. 3. In the last few years they've been terrible at consults. If you want a consult for a piece go on their website and email the artist(s) directly. I have gone there looking for a consult (usually on a weekend) and am told email us with what you're interested in and we'll set you up with someone who specializes in what you want. This all boils down to front desk goofball yet again. I've done this TWICE now and I've never gotten a response. And I've wanted traditional Sailor Jerry type pieces. Which I know they can do! It's like a slap in the face to returning customers. And that just about sums it up! Read Less

In 2013 I started getting tattoos at Jinx.  I dropped $200 on a deposit and kept coming back all the way until 2016.  I stopped going there and called to have my deposit returned and they refused.  Now the one star review could be for them not returning my deposit but it's the message they send. It shows hey are not professional. Read Less

In 2013 I started getting tattoos at Jinx.  I dropped $200 on a deposit and kept coming back all the way until 2016.  I stopped going there and called to have my deposit returned and they refused.  Now the one star review could be for them not returning my deposit but it's the message they send. It shows hey are not professional. Read Less

Have gone here for several tattoos/piercings: Piercings: I really recommend them for piercings. I had my bellybutton and nostril done here, and they were both relatively painless and healed properly. Their selection of jewelry is not particularly expansive, I went in there for septum jewelry and they only had 18g in the kind that I liked. Can also be overpriced. Bottom line: great for getting pierced, go somewhere else to buy your jewelry. Tattoos: I've only had small, black tattoos which were basically outlines and required no special shading or anything. The one on my ankle turned out pretty well, will probably need it touched up in a bit (but this may have been since shoes rubbed against it and caused fading). I also got an inner lip tattoo here which is great as not many artists do them, and the artist who does them (Eric ?) also does touchups for free within 6 months. They can be a little brusque or cold, but I think it stems from professionalism; having gone to several different tattoo/piercing places, I promise you it reads as far more worrying when employees are joking around or not taking themselves seriously. Body modification is always permanent to a degree, and you want someone who's not going to mess around. Read Less

I originally decided to get my tattoo here, because I've always heard such great things regarding their artists, and overall work. I go in to schedule an appointment for a small sentimental piece. It was a very simple tattoo, even the man working the front desk told me it would take 20 minutes, tops. I put down my deposit, and was supposed to get tattooed that night. They call me an hour before my appointment to reschedule, because the artist was caught up on a difficult piece. Mind you I live in Virginia, so I was already en route only to have to turn around, and go home. We schedule it for the following day.... cancelled again hours before my appointment. For a third time we reschedule, and you guessed it, cancelled YET AGAIN... due to a "family emergency" the artist had. Now I realize life happens, but 3 consecutive times in a span of 3 days seems a little ridiculous. I felt like this was their way of saying "we don't want to tattoo you, not worth the money for such a small piece". However, the reason why I felt so compelled to write this yelp review wasn't because of the repeated last minute cancellations, but because of how exceptionally rude, the person calling was to tell me the bad news for a third time. Her name was Christina, and she felt absolutely no remorse when I voiced my annoyance on the matter. When I told her I wanted a refund, she almost seemed happy that I wanted it, and actually hung up the phone on me. I'm an artist, I paint murals, as well as commission pieces for people daily. I also run a company, where I paint and customize high end purses, and luggage. So it was really important to me to have a well known artist tattoo me, even if it's a small simple tattoo he can do with his eyes closed. I will never returning to this tattoo shop, nor be recommending it to my friends, or family. You know, unless you plan on dropping the big bucks for an intricate piece, because then just maybe they won't cancel on you. Read Less

I went in with a picture of a very special charm my mother had made and wore until she passed. I wanted something delicate that would remind me of my mother. I was encouraged to go larger. I asked repeatedly that if I went larger it would have to be very detailed. I was reassured that it would be. It turned out to be alot of circles that aren't consistant. The color is so solid that it looks more like gum balls that gem stones. Tattoos are permanent. When they dont turn out it is a daily reminder of bad choices. Read Less

Came in on a Saturday evening to get my third tattoo, with this one being the largest piece thus far. I had an idea, but had to describe it to the artist along with a rough template that I brought in with me. Kevin drew me out a sketch that was even better than what I imagined. Within an hour, I had a wonderful piece of art. Overall, a pleasant experience. Thanks Kevin and thanks Jinx Proof! PS - Saturdays are reserved for walk ins ONLY. Tip your artists! :) Read Less

This is about the customer service.  I came in for new jewelry for one of my piercings. The lady at the front said that I didn't have the piercer available but still allowed me to look at some jewelry. I bought a ring that I found was too small for me. I came back for a return. There are no returns (which she didn't say) so I had no choice but to exchange. Instead of being polite about the exchange she rudely went to the back and showed the "only options available". She didn't bother to thank me and rushed back to the back. I'm really big into customer service and the way she made me feel is enough for me to not come back. Read Less

I made an appointment with Dave few ahead of getting the tattoo. The reason why I thought someone would get an appointment in the first place is that you give the artist your idea of what you want and time so they can come with a design based on your thoughts, something more unique, and amazing art. When I came back I was very disappointed; he went on Google, searched for more pictures, which I know because I seen the design he choice while searching, and wanted to tattoo it on me. What he choice was even worse than what I showed in the first place and it was nothing like what I wanted. After arguing with him I canceled that design idea, researched, came back a few weeks later with a new design. When I returned back to get the tattoo it was the same exact picture without any changes. I knew this was going to happen, that is the reason why I choice a design that looks a little cartoonish so that I don't get disappointed . I gotten plenty of walk-in tattoos before, if I known better I would have get there with a picture in hand and get it tattooted on me during normal walk in hours, why waste my time getting to Georgetown to schedule in the first place if you are going to use Google pictures?The quality of the tattoo wasn't great either, no one liked it. I could have gotten the tattoo at an else where much less. For the price, and, going through scheduling it wasn't worth getting it. Read Less

This place is legit!  I got some work done by Liana and she was fantastic.  After meeting with her and showing her some samples, she worked up an artistic design that incorporated everything that was important to me while taking a unique approach.  The work itself took over 3 hours and Liana was professional and thorough.  She barely took a break the entire time.  What a great experience.  I can't wait to go back to see her and get some more work. Read Less

I had a fabulous experience at Jinx Proof! I got my third tattoo (the previous two had each been done at different shops) by Eric Doyle at Jinx Proof, and he is an amazing artist as well as a very nice guy. He made me feel super comfortable and he beautifully translated a photograph that I took into tattoo form. I am very happy and would highly recommend both the shop and Eric. Read Less

Got a tattoo from Tony at JinxProof several weeks ago (I have several, all from different shops and artists). The shop is very clean with private tattoo stalls and several different artists. I was able to walk in with my design on a Friday afternoon, get a stencil, and get to tattooing! I was very pleased with the ink, it healed nicely and looks fabulous, just what I wanted. After it had fully healed, I noticed a few minor details that had been on the stencil had not been tattooed, so I went back, and Tony was apologetic and added them for free. (They were very minor and I debated about whether to go back, and finally chose to do so. I really appreciate Tony agreed to add them for free.) Four stars for two reasons: price (but it's DC, and tattoos should be pricey--you get what you pay for), and you can't haggle directly with the artist about sizing/details to adjust price. However, the shop and staff are professional, the tattoo looks great, and the artist was wonderful. I would recommend the shop and I would definitely get another piece here. Read Less

I'm in Love with my tattoo! Christian did a wonderful job, a true artist! This was my first tattoo and I'm so pleased. My hibiscus flower is beautiful and the detail is amazing. The shop is clean and run very professionally. Thanks Christian. Read Less

My very first tattoo was done by Tim. He was really nice and it didn't hurt at all. The tattoo looks perfect and it is exactly what I wanted. However, a bit of ink came off as I was rubbing Aquaphor on the tattoo in the first few days, I guess it was normal. And I wanna say that I am really sorry that I didn't tip my tattoo artist. It was my first time, I had no idea what the etiquettes are in a tattoo store. I will keep it in mind next time. Read Less

If you're looking for a nice & clean place in which you can receive a piercing or tattoo, this is the one!!Tad is the only artist I've used but everyone here is great! I'm a wuss and he always makes sure to talk to me to keep my mind off that irritating and annoying buzzing sound the tattoo needle makes!! In addition to that, he's great at his craft and I'm a repeat customer. :-)It's in the heart of Georgetown and easily accessible. Take my word for it! It's the best the DMV area has to offer. Check them out!! Read Less

my friend and i called ahead to make an appointment, but we were told the shop didn't take appointments. we asked if we could send design ideas for the artist to sketch first, and were told no, just come in. so we arrived EARLY since we were told no appointments, first come first served...and when we got to the counter to discuss the concept, we literally only showed ONE picture before the gentleman at reception told us that the artist wasn't in, we would have to email the de...sign and make an appointment. clearly we were pissed. my friend traveled from richmond, i from annapolis. we could have waited while the artist sketched. instead, the gentleman gave us dates that the artist would be in richmond - a MONTH from now. complete time-wasting activity, customer service was absolutely terrible, and the amount of pushback we received was unreal. we were in the salon for less than 10 minutes. very unprofessional. we left, called another shop, they took us right away and sketched the whole design from scratch just using our ideas, within an hour. as much as we love tattoos...and as often as we get them, this will not be a place we revisit. See More Read Less

I sat with Tad for my first professional tattoo tonight. I got a tattoo which will serve as a medical notice as well as a reminder of my diabetes and how important it is for me to take care of myself. This was a huge step for me. Tad helped me perfect the design for the tattoo and helped me understand what the experience would be like. They worked with me on the price and helped me understand what the aftercare regimen would be like. I wasn't surprised by anything and the whole experience was comfortable and positive. I walked away from my visit having had a wonderful conversation, an amazing tattoo, and a very positive life experience. Thanks Tad. Read Less

This was my first time getting a tattoo done. The place was very clean. I was impressed with Eric Doyle's professionalism and his input on my piece I wanted done. He walked me through the process and set my nerves at ease. The end result, was a beautiful work of art I was proud to have permanently on me. I would refer all my friends to go here. Any future tatt's I will not hesitate to come back here to get them done. Read Less

Got charged 280 for a tiny piece (I have 15 tattoos and never paid that much for a tattoo not even the size of my palm) but it was the only place opened and I was there so i did it. As I was leaving a guy who also got a tattoo (very large on his forearm) was only charged 200... I assume I was over charged because I didn't walk in with a "I have a shit ton of tattoos that you can't see right now cause of my jackets and pants" attitude. Wouldn't go back. Plus, Tony kept his earbuds in the ENTIRE time... What customer service is that? NO interest in building a relationship with your client?? Weird... I literally regret the cheap 20 dollar tip i left. Read Less

I got my very first tattoo on Friday and was pleased with my experience.Actually, I did very nearly got this tattoo when I was in college. I mustered all my courage, waltzed into a tattoo shop, and made an appointment. I even put down a deposit! But that didn't stop me from chickening out. So, flash forward another five, six years, and here we are. I figured that the fact that I still desperately wanted this tattoo meant that I probably wouldn't end up regretting it -- at least not for a long, long time, haha.And so, on Friday, I walked into Jinx Proof Tattoos in Georgetown with my blessedly patient friend Lara, and I took the plunge.I'm sure that any of you already sporting some ink probably think it's absolutely ridiculous that I made such a big deal out of getting a tiny little word on my wrist, but you have to remember that I'm a crazy person, and my mental capacity for imagining worst-possible-case scenarios is truly something to behold.Soooo, though I was wracked with nerves from imagining that the pain would be akin to having my skin slowly sliced open, I managed to hide my neuroses long enough to talk to Christina, the girl at the front, about what I was looking for. I knew I wanted the word "Always" with the three stars from every page of the Harry Potter books worked in somehow.I already had a font picked out, so my tattoo artist, Tim, simply drew up the word in that style with the stars bookending the "S" at the end, and when I saw it, I knew it was perfect. Simple, clean, subtle, whimsical, and, most importantly, meaningful. Off I went to Tim's station, where he cleaned my wrist, shaved my hair a smidge, and then applied the tattoo appliqué so we could see exactly where it was going to go. After I signed off on its placement, he had me lay down on the table, wrist up, and went to work.Tim was awesome. He talked me through exactly what he was going to do at the beginning, giving me one test stroke to get acclimated to the feel of the needle. And, of course, since I had been imagining excruciating pain the entire time I was sitting out in the waiting room, it was like, nothing. Compared to what I had been fearing, the pain was so, so manageable. Obviously I'm not going to say that it didn't hurt at all, but there were honestly only one or two spots where I actively reacted to the pain with an intake of breath or a facial wince.I'd tried asking numerous friends with tattoos what it feels like, and I can now understand why it always seemed difficult for them to describe -- because it IS difficult to describe! It feels somewhere between a burn (but not like, a super painful, run your finger under the water, it's gonna blister up burn) and a scratch, I'd say.Tim worked in small strokes so even when it did hurt, I always got a second to wind down from the pain, and it was honestly over in a flash. I mean, I know my tattoo is very small, but it seriously flew by. Before I knew it, he was cleaning it off, rubbing a little ointment on it, and indulging me by taking a photo on my phone of it before bandaging it up!I've been taking my aftercare pretty seriously, since I'm paranoid that I'm still somehow going to mess it up and ruin it forever, but as of right now, it seems to be healing up really nicely and I couldn't be happier.I obviously had a very good experience at Jinx Proof, however, I do have to say I was pretty surprised when the price I was quoted for my little wrist word was over $130 - $150, even though they said their shop minimum is $60. Mine ended up being $130, so it just makes me wonder how small of a tattoo you'd have to get to fall into the $60 range, hahaha. I'm happy that I went somewhere clean, experienced, and professional for my first tattoo, but clearly tattoos in DC are outrageously expensive, so that's just something to keep in mind. **Update: After receiving my second tattoo at Patriots Tattoo in Fairfax, I can confirm that Jinxproof is VERY expensive comparatively. Read Less