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Piercing Shops in Washington DC

11 of the 27 tattoo shops we track in Washington DC have an in-house piercer offering body piercing. Full listings for every city are on the Washington DC page.

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27studios statewide

Google Maps can confirm a business does tattoos, but it has no field for whether a licensed piercer is on staff for body piercing — that detail lives on the shop's own booking page or service menu, not in map data. Every shop tagged here has piercing confirmed straight from its website, not guessed from a name like 'Ink & Steel.'

Washington 11

  1. Embassy Tattoo

    1762 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009-2823

    Mon-Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
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  2. Studs

    3288 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007-6145

    Mon-Sun 11am-7pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingAppointment onlyCard accepted
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  3. Platinum Tattoo

    50TH St, Washington, DC 20019

    Mon-Thu 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12-12am

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCard accepted
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  4. Fatty's Tattoos & Piercings Dupont Circle

    1333 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-1847

    Mon 12pm-8pm, Tue 12pm-8pm, Wed 12pm-8pm, Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-8pm, Mon 12pm-8pm, Tue 12pm

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
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  5. Second Son Tattoo Co.

    1712 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4292

    Sat 1pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercing
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  6. Fatty's Tattoos & Piercings

    516 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

    PiercingCustom design
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  7. Tattoo Paradise

    2444 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004

    Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm

    Piercing
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  8. Piercing Connect & Tattoos

    2851 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001-3822

    Piercing
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  9. Trilogy Atelier

    3423 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010-3490

    Piercing
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  10. Top Notch Tattoo Studio on 14th

    1843 14th St NW 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20009

    Piercing
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  11. Jurassic Tattoo and Piercing

    1010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001-5403

    Piercing
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Ask about needle vs. gun before you book. A reputable piercer uses a single-use sterile needle for cartilage, navel, and nipple work — a spring-loaded gun is fine for basic lobes but should raise a flag for anything else. Expect a 20-30 minute wait for a walk-in lobe piercing, longer if the spot needs numbing or a fresh aftercare rundown.

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Good to know

How much does a piercing cost at a tattoo shop?

Basic lobe or nostril piercings typically run $30-50 including jewelry, while cartilage, navel, or nipple piercings run $50-90 at most street shops. Higher-end studios using implant-grade titanium jewelry can charge $80-120 per piercing. Ask for an all-in total before you sit down, since jewelry and the piercing itself are often priced separately.

Do tattoo shops pierce ears on kids?

Many do, though policies vary — some pierce at any age with a parent present and signed consent, others set a minimum age of 8-10 for anything past the lobe. Mall kiosks like Claire's still dominate for very young kids, but a licensed piercer at a tattoo studio typically uses a safer single-use needle instead of a spring-loaded gun.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Washington DC. You can browse 11 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.

Who accepts Apple Pay near me?

Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Washington DC, our directory includes 11 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.