The Body Gallery

I had a few tattoos that I wanted to have covered up (one was actually done by one of their former artists, and he pretty much mangled my arm to the point I was embarrassed to show it.) and was referred to TBG for their insanely cheap prices for laser removal.  Come to find out, the low price came with a hitch.  No topical pain killers.  I bit the bullet and started the laser removal process.  Laser tattoo removal is not for the faint of heart, but Jenni took great strides to make the experience bearable.  It took 3 sessions to get the pieces faded enough to be covered up.  I had some extensive scarring, but only because my skin reacted very badly to the treatments.  After a few months of healing, I finally made the move to start the cover up process.  Jenni referred me to Anya to do my half sleeve and I could not have been more pleased at the recommendation.  She took my reference pictures and made them her own.  I am so pleased I decided to go ahead and do a full sleeve.  She's THAT good.  I'll post pictures once the arm is complete.

My experience has been spectacular, even after being mauled by a previous artist.  Their current artists are top notch and it would seem they are hand picked for their talents.  I highly recommend this shop as the best in NoVA.  Props to Jenni and Anya!

*Note, they no longer offer laser tattoo services.  They now offer tat2away which apparently is a better means to go about it than searing hot lasers.

If you are looking for a great artist, then I highly recommend Anya Gladun. Both my husband and I have been to her for custom work and couldn't be happier with the results.

As far as tattoos go, do your research. Check out the shop and artist before making any decisions. I highly recommend a consultation to discuss your ideas beforehand. While they except walk-ins, you're guaranteed to get work done if you have an appointment.

Overall, I really like the setup of the Body Gallery. There is a long wall that separates visitors from the artists and those getting work done. You can easily stop by and check on the work being created without getting in the way. Obviously don't make a day of it but take the opportunity to peruse the various artists' portfolios.

Anya is easy to talk to and always checking in on you during the process. She has great stories to share and also gives you an opportunity to relax and focus on your breathing. ;)

It had been a few years since my last tattoo and I was getting the urge for another. Never had any work done here in Virginia though so I had to start the hunt for the perfect place. I think I found that in The Body Gallery. The business itself is VERY clean (exactly what you want for this type of work) and the staff was super friendly.

Anya Gladun did my tattoo and was amazing. It was easy to make an appointment and drop off the deposit (cash). The last one I had done was two hours of silence from a guy that had no personality. Anya was the complete opposite. Lots of fun to talk to and her work is outstanding. I highly recommend her and The Body Gallery.