Hologram Inks Tattoos

Its services cover tattoos, cover-ups, tattoo removal, piercing and micro pigmentation, and the artists each work across different parts of that range. The studio describes itself as having the best scalp tattoo work in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and calls its artists some of the best in the business. Those are the studio's own claims.

Micro pigmentation at the studio uses pigments rather than tattoo ink. Services include eyebrows, eyeliner and lip liner, scalp micro pigmentation, and scar camouflage. Scar camouflage is used on burns and scars and can also cover freckles. The studio says its pigments will not change color and that scalp work is undetectable unless someone touches the head. Its micro pigmentation specialist has been doing this work for over 10 years.

Tattoo removal combines a fading technique with laser removal. Depending on the goal, the work can lighten a tattoo or cover it with a new one. Removal is sold as a 4-session package for $300 or an 8-session package for $500. The studio notes that results vary from person to person.

The studio also teaches. A beginner tattoo course costs $500 and takes about 90 days. An advanced course costs $300, takes about 30 days, and requires prior tattoo experience. A certification for experienced tattooists costs $200 and requires a portfolio. A piercing certificate course costs $150 and runs under 30 days. Students buy a $50 tattoo kit and a $30 piercing kit separately, and they receive a certificate of completion and a tattoo safety course certificate. Twelve students graduated from the tattoo classes in 2014.

Visits are one-on-one in a private studio. Artists must pass a drug test and blood-borne diseases screening. The studio uses pre-sterilized needles and says its inks are high quality, and all equipment is sterilized after each use. The studio has a no-refund policy and accepts PayPal, debit cards and credit cards.

Safety guides the studio's methods: pre-sterilized needles, sterilization of all equipment after each use, and screening for all artists.