Exposed Temptations Tattoo

I had a very good experience here. The shop is very clean and my piercer, Deus, was very professional, knowledgable, skillful, and had great «bedside manner». It is imperative to find an establishment like this one that has staff that know what they are doing. Unskilled piercers can not only botch the piercing, but also set the client up for infection. This was not the case here. I will return for future additions. Highly recommend!

Deüs has done it again! He is now my go-​to for my piercings. I appreciate his service as well as attention to making sure my piercings are exactly as they should be. Thank you!

Love Exposed Temptations. Deus is a ROCK STAR! I went in for a daith piercing. I had spoken with Deus via email and know that there is no scientific proof that it stops migraines but I’m willing to try. Deus is meticulous about everything being sterile. Only person I’d trust to do my piercing.

I went in last week to get a daith piercing with Dëus. The experience was great; prompt email reply about scheduling, I got there and didn’t have a wait, the building was clean and Dëus was meticulous. I got the daith piercing a week after having brain surgery, to potentially help with migraines. Dëus was quick and willing to do it. It is healing great and so far — no migraines after a week! (Disclaimer — it’s not scientifically proven to help with migraines, it might not work on everyone and it may as well be a placebo!) I was able to sleep on that side the next day, one of the most painless piercing experiences I’ve had. I will definitely come back to get my next piercing in a few months!

I have close to $ 10,000 of work on my body from this shop and these guys are the best. Vanis Orr is legendary. He is the most humble, the most talented, INCREDIBLE artist I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. I had a huge botched side piece and he turned it into a work of art. Two additional huge pieces and almost four years later, I still can’t find anyone who’s work stands up to Vanis.
Guys I’m serious. I walk into tattoo shops and the artists stop me and ask who does my work. I get so many compliments on all of it it’s ridiculous.
I now live in Texas and have already been pricing out how much it would be to travel back here for a weekend. I love this shop!

To second the reviews and my previous comment. ET has SEVERAL «not recommended» reviews that are all 5 stars. As a local business owner myself, I read all reviews of local businesses that info business with. ET clients are very happy with their work. I have yet to read a 1 star review that didn’t mention price. There was one review that said the work and shop were clean and professional but gave a 1 star on price. Come on, this is for life, what will you buy this year that will be for life? Please consider this when making your decision. In a world where NOTHING last more than 5 years anymore, quality has gone down the drains, ET has kept quality rolling. Keep it going guys. You’re doing great.

I just got my nose pierced and had an excellent experience. Everyone was kind and answered all my questions. Thank you and I can’t wait to get a tattoo from you guys soon. Thank you again

After 25 years since my last tattoo, I was in the mood to get a new one. After searching all around the NOVA area, I made my decision to go with Exposed Temptations. The first reason was after looking at Vanis’ online portfolio, I was sold at wanting him as my artist. Don’t get me wrong, all of the artists at Exposed Temptations have amazing, high-​quality looking work, I just happen to like Vanis’ style most — it sort of spoke to me. Vanis is a true pro/​consultant that’s fully committed to giving advice to give you the best tattoo; on top of that he’s a really fun guy to chat with. Second, the hours are excellent — I can leave work, head in for an evening session, and be home soon after I’m finished (since I live in the area). Lastly, the folks there are just super-​cool and down to Earth — from the front desk to all of the artists and customers. I am definitely in my comfort zone when I’m there. If anyone questions the cleanliness of the establishment, just go in the bathroom — it is spotless, like seriously puts any other public restroom to shame. If they put that much care into their bathroom, then I have no doubt how much effort they put into the rest.

The online reviews about Vanis live up to their reputation. He is amazing, friendly, and all around great tattoo artist. My piece came out more than what I expected, worth every penny!!! Whoever is on Unilocal bitching about prices from this shop, doesn’t understand you do get what you pay for. The shop is CLEAN, and very hygienic with its practices. I couldn’t be more impressed with how friendly they were either. From past experiences in tattoo shops a lot of them are just complete assholes. You will not find this here. If you want ink at prices that well beyond reasonable for QUALITY work please come here. Yes you have to book an appointment. It’s worth the wait and your deposit money (it’s how they make a living so don’t bitch about deposits either). Who cares about reception? It’s about the artists. All the artists I interacted with last night were really chill and fun to chat with! I’m excited to come back and continue working on my half sleeve. If I could give 10 stars I would!

This place is excellent. Clean, professional and the artists are all amazing. Just recently got another tattoo and my artist was Aimee. I’ve received tons of compliments and complete strangers have asked me where I got it. I don’t find them expensive at all. If you’re going to invest in a tattoo, this is the place to go. There’s a reason why they’ve been around for 20 years. I highly recommend and I will definitely be back for more.

I come here for all of my piercings, which is maybe only 3 or 4 total. but still whenever I wanted one, this is where I went. They are clean and friendly and they make you feel comfortable. I haven’t had any piercings in a while but whenever I need a belly button ring, I come here. The customer service is great and I don’t know why people think the prices are «high» for body jewelry, you’re paying for good jewelry that isn’t gong to react negatively to your skin. I’ve been looking at getting a tattoo for the last couple of years, and I know when I finally make a decision on what I want, maybe in another 2 years, hopefully sooner. I will be coming here.

Patrick has done my arm in a few sessions. He worked with me in regards to my budget and the amount of time that I had for my sessions. He is creative and very talented. I’ve also been pierced here and bought a piece of art from Patrick! I appreciate that they are real artists in this place. I like the energy and the vibe. It’s a good shop. Don’t be scared to roll in at night. The people are nice and you get what you pay for!

I WISH I COULD GIVE THEM NEGATIVE STARS!!!
I received a gift card for a tattoo at Exposed for a Christmas present, it took me months to figure out what I wanted. I looked at the website and all the artists (all very talented). I went into the shop to set up an appointment and was greeted by a cold no nonsense desk lady Michelle, she was rude from the start. One of the artists Vanis was sitting on the couch (I’ve seen his work online and he is talented) (take in mind I had never been to this shop, I have 5 tattoos) I showed him the piece I wanted and he quoted me a price (it was a larger piece and a little over priced but I was fine with paying bc I’ve seen his skill level) I was excited and picked a date handed over the gift card and was eagerly waiting for my appointment date (1 month out, but it’s a busy shop I get that).
So life happens and my car needs unexpected repairs ($ 2000) I emailed Vanis and explained the situation and told him I was going to need to change the design because I wasn’t willing to spend $ 700 on a tattoo after the major car expenses. I sent some other tattoo ideas and was trying to get him to nail down a price, after we figured that out with a smaller design he said I needed another appointment bc I didn’t need the 3 hours anymore. (Understandable) I tried to make an appointment. It was difficult, I explained to him I worked full time 8 – 5 M-​F and he’d send me times for Wednesday at 2:30. Vanis would email me appointment times, I’d email him back within 2 – 3 mins and he’d respond back within the same amount of time «sorry already taken».That’s when I was starting to think that maybe because I downsized and the piece wasn’t a $ 700 tattoo anymore he wasn’t interested.
Life again happened and I was laid off and my grandmother passed away (whoa! What a month) I emailed him and he told me to come into the shop to talk about my design, I again changed the design to a simple shell for my Nana, he was short and not very nice, a matter of fact he was rude. (I may have been annoying if having to change so many times but this is his business and understanding and good customer services goes a long way) I couldn’t get the gift card back so I had to make the appointment. Michelle (the rude receptionist) made me an appointment card the date on the card was June 17 @ 7:30. I received a call on my voice mail yesterday wanting to confirm an appointment for June 12^th, I called Michelle back and told her there must be a mistake maybe bc of the back and forth. She said nope no confusion. I explained to her I had the appointment card and the date on the card and told her that I could bring it in so she could see, she said «no you don’t need to I remember» I said its in my hands right now I’m looking at it. She said NO. I said fine. We hung up. She then called me twice in a row (I missed the call) I called her back and she said rudely Vanis wants to know if you are coming Friday or not because if he doesn’t tattoo you Friday he’s not doing it at all. She was so rude about it and I had just had it with their customer service. I told her to forget it, Vanis can keep the money bc I’m not coming in. No way I was going to deal with that and her attitude. (She couldn’t even be bothered with looking at the appointment card she wrote out)
Tattooing is a customer service driven business, things happen in people’s lives. I did have to reschedule, I’m sure it was annoying but it was out of my control. I didn’t need a cookie but I would have liked to be talk to nicely, had someone willing to work with me. I left that shop not feeling comfortable with him bc of the way I was treated. I know that Shop does Amazing work, I’ve been to the expos, I was very excited to get a tattoo from that shop. I will never go back into that shop, their CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS! I would think a successful, talented shop like this one would hold the utmost value in customer service and making sure the customer is happy. So yes I’m out $ 125 deposit (that they could have just put back on a gift card for me, so I could hold onto it until I built up my tattoo fund again, but no they didn’t want to do that) BUT I didn’t feel respected, I wasn’t valued and I will never go there again. Virginia/​DC/​Maryland is a big place and I’ve been to many great friendly parlors this is not one!!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT.

I will only get my tattoos done at Exposed temptations. The quality of their work is phenomenal. Rooster did the last 2 of my 5 tattoos and he is GREAT. He’s the only artist I will allow to tattoo me from here on out. I give him an idea of what I want and he creates a masterpiece. Everyone who works here is nice and it’s just a great experience all around.

I got a tattoo here a few months ago and its a complete disaster. Some parts of the tattoo are raised up on my skin and other parts are smooth. I waited a few months hoping some of the lines would smooth out but they didn’t. After reading online it looks likes this is something I will be stuck with for the rest of my life. Also the tattoo artist took a phone call during the session. I don’t know if this is normal, but it seemed odd to be paying $ 175 an hour and your artist takes a phone call. I would highly recommend avoiding this place.

I just recently went here to get my first tattoo and I’m very glad I did. I didn’t have an appointment so the artist I originally wanted to go to couldn’t see me but he referred me to someone else at the shop. I was with my best friend and we were getting matching tattoos on our feet. The tattoo artist that tattooed us was Rob and he was very professional and nice. I was a little nervous since it was my first tattoo but he was very understanding and patient with me. My friend and I absolutely love the tattoos we got. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a tattoo or piercing. The shop is extremely clean and I thought the prices were very reasonable. If I ever decide to get another tattoo I will definitely come back here to get it

These guys are all class.
Don’t let the filthy-​looking mini strip mall fool you, this place is top notch. Clean, comfortable, and full of really good people who know their stuff. I felt very welcome, and was 100% satisfied with my piercing.
Highly recommended. I’ll be back for more.
(Also, note that the one-​star reviews are mostly people who didn’t want to pay well for quality professionals and quality products. Don’t be that guy.)

Never disappointed with the service here, the Customer service is spot on. Tattoos hurt people there’s no way around it.

Thank you Deus! I had my nose pierced year ago and when it fell out I never got redone again. I saw all the good reviews for this place and decided today was the day. When I walked in the piercer was very friendly and asked me exactly what I waned. he was able to get a hoop in that looked perfect right through the scar tissue of the old one. It was slightly more painful but he made me smile. I got a full care sheet his card with phone number and email as well as some great spray to make sure it does not get infected. Grand total $ 72. There are places that are cheaper but I feel it’s worth the extra.

***4.5 stars***
Please see my first review.
Finally got my touch-​up completed, and Ower did a great job finishing the details.
I want to give 5 stars, but the whole debacle of actually getting my touch-​up done, just won’t allow me to do so… Yet.
I would, without question, return to Exposed & Ower for future tattoos. Next time, I just know it’ll be a full 5 star experience.