Does it hurt?  -  Yes, all tattooing hurts some. However, that pain is bearable and it is only temporary. The anticipation is far worse than the event.

How can I prepare for a tattoo or piercing?  -  Eat lunch before coming in, dress appropriately, and make sure you have any reference materials as needed. You are welcome to bring a friend to accompany you and please show up on time.

Can you tattoo me with glow in the dark ink?  -  No. We don't do that nonsense here.

Can I get a piercing or tattoo if I am underage?  -  Yes, and while there is no legal minimum age for piercing (excluding genitals and female nipples) you can legally be tattooed at 16 with parental consent. You will need your parent or legal guardian present with you. All work on minors is solely at the discretion of the artist.

Can I get my older brother, sister, or cousin to sign for me if I am underage?  -  NO. don't test us.

But my 19 year old sister IS my legal guardiannnnnn, comon... tattoo me!?!?   -  NO. Don't insult our intelligence with that stupid crap.

What type of payment do you accept?  -  We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit Card, and Cash is always King.

Does the price include a tip?  -  No, gratuity is not included, but with any service a tip is well appreciated.

Do I need an appointment to get pierced?  -  No, all piercing is done on a first come first serve basis.

Do I need an appointment to get tattooed?  -  No, walk-ins are welcome, but depending how busy we are you may need to make an appointment

How do I make an appointment?  -  You can stop into the shop anytime during normal business hours, or you can fill in an appointment request form here.

Can I just pop in and get tattooed?  -  Yes, we gladly welcome walk-ins but an appointment guarantees you a time slot. While we will make our best effort to tattoo you on the spot, if your design requires some preparation time on our part, we may need to make an appointment for you.

Can I bring in my own design?  -  Yes, that is ideal. You are also welcome to browse our selection of tattoo designs, browse the internet on our computer, or just tell us your idea.

How much does a tattoo cost?  -  Tattoo prices vary depending upon several different factors, size and complexity being the main considerations. Please feel free to call, stop in, or submit an appointment form for a more specific quote.

Is it a clean environment?  -  We at Comes A Time pride ourselves on being one of the cleanest and classiest studios in the DC Metro area.

Is everything Sterile?  -  Aside from general cleanliness, all of our tattoo and piercing needles are single use. Any supplies reused are autoclaved. Which is the same system as hospital sterilization.

Can I kick-punch-harass or ridicule Atlanta?  -  YES! Of course you can! He is not just here for us to abuse, we encourage our clients and friends to join in the fun as well!

My question wasn't answered here, what should I do?  -  Please feel free to call the studio at 703.383.9666, stop in for a visit during normal business hours, or submit a query into the appointment form here.