About INKMI Tattoo Studio
INKMI Tattoo Studio:
INKMI Tattoo Studio is a local tattoo shop located in Sterling, Virginia. The studio is owned and operated by Milani, an exceptional artist who has a passion for creating unique and personalized tattoos for her clients. The studio is clean, private, and has a relaxing ambiance that puts clients at ease during their tattoo sessions.
Milani is known for her dark, bold lines and shading, and her attention to detail is evident in every tattoo she creates. She is an exceptional listener and works closely with her clients to ensure that their vision is brought to life in the most beautiful way possible. Whether you have a design in mind or need help coming up with one, Milani is there to guide you through the process.
One of the things that sets INKMI Tattoo Studio apart from other tattoo shops is the level of comfort and care that clients receive during their sessions. Milani provides frequent breaks to help clients relax and even applies numbing agents to help ease any discomfort. The studio also has snacks available for clients who may get hungry during their session.
Overall, INKMI Tattoo Studio is a real gem in the Sterling community. Milani is a talented artist who truly cares about her clients and their satisfaction. If you're looking for a unique and personalized tattoo experience, look no further than INKMI Tattoo Studio.
Reviews (58)
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Jisoo Kim
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
A REAL GEM.
I got my first tattoo with Milani last month and feel incredibly lucky to have found her. She is an exceptional artist and completely captured what I wanted in a tattoo. I told her I wanted a "spooky AND cute" tattoo and she absolutely killed it <3
It was incredibly easy to book with her and the only difficult part in the entire process is patiently waiting for your appointment!
The office can be a bit tricky to find, but it's lovely and private. My tattoo took around 4.5 hours so it was nice to be in a clean, quiet office instead of a shared space like most places. I also got frequent breaks to relax and had some numbing agent applied (which helped a LOT my arm got super tender 🥹) and there were some sweets available in case I got hungry. The music was super relaxing too and Milani was sweet enough to share her playlist with me! I also like that she doesn't force you with small talk during the tattoo session. I fell even fell asleep a couple of times.
My tattoo is almost completely healed now and I love it so much. I basically immediately booked another appointment with her (the next day LOL) for my next tattoo in July! If you love dark, bold lines and shading Milani, look no further :)
I can't state enough how talented and sweet she is! A pictures of the tattoo, healed (and the super cute office and in-progress pics). I HIGHLY recommend her for your tattoos
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maya mistry
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
she is literally so sweet and accommodating. i could tell she really cared about the finer details on my tattoo and the custom design she drew for me was exactly what i told her i wanted but better. the studio was really nice and clean too.
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Mou Guharoy
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Milani is awesome! This was my first tattoo and I loved it. Her studio is so cute, clean, and organized. I loved her attention to detail. I will go back to her for my next one.
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Alexis Lewis
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
5 tattoos and counting. I was in the market for a tattoo artist for YEARSS after a not so pleasant experience. Stumbling across this studio has been the absolute best thing. On my first visit I was blown away by the professionalism, studio ambiance and cleanliness and talent. Come to her with a design or let her draw something up for you, either way you won’t be disappointed! I’d give more than 5 stars if possible. I 1000% recommend.
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Steven Phillips
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
I can't imagine having a better first tattoo experience than I did with Milani. The design is incredible, her chair side manner put me at ease, and her studio is private serving only comfort and good vibes. I am OBSESSED with my tattoo. Thank you so much Milani!
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Kody Epperson
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
She did a fantastic job on my thigh tattoo both with her creativity and her ability to make the process comfortable while being on the table for hours. I’m immediately thinking of follow up sessions that I can get on the schedule for. If you’re searching for an artist, you’ve found the one.
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Mason Roberts
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Beyond perfect. Followed her Insta page for over 2 years and finally pulled the plug and went for my very FIRST tattoo. Everything from the office, to the vibe, to the tattoo was AMAZING. Worth the wait! She charges hourly and it is worth every penny. If I go get a second, I know who I’m going to!
What can I say. Malani is awesome. She listens to you and will work with you to get the best out of your vision for a tattoo. I have several pieces and I love every single one. I will continue to come to her for my next tattoo’s.
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Lindsey Hancock (Silkyspirit)
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Milani was very kind and did an amazing job with my first tattoo. I don't say this much, but she seriously came up with something more beautiful than I ever could've thought of.
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donny nguyen
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
If you’re planning on getting a tattoo in the DVM and not sure what you want, look no further because Milani is the artist you want!!!!
Walking into her studio felt very zen and peaceful with a fare share of bomb music which made me feel at ease. She explained everything I needed to know from start to finish and was very patient with my time there!
I can’t thank her enough for doing such an amazing job on my first tattoo!!! I surly will be returning for more🥰
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Mariam Rafi
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
I have down syndrome
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Kyle Dausin
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
I got my first tattoo with Milani and I can't recommend her enough. She was incredibly nice, friendly, and put me at ease before we even got started. Her work was nothing short of amazing. If I could give 6 stars, I would.
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Katie Woolsey
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Milani is the REAL DEAL. I had an appointment with her today for a tattoo session and she was AMAZING. Professional, sweet, and extremely talented. She exceeded all my expectations in every possible way. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Milani to anyone looking for a great tattoo experience, and will return to her shop for my other tattoos! Thank you so much, Milani! You're a true artist! :)
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Marc Dilinila
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
I was scouting around tattoo artists for interest in a new tattoo and was wanting to do something more local to me since I was not really super keen about wanting to drive back to New York for a tattoo. In the end I came across Milani's studio after looking at her portfolio on instagram. After a bit of back and forth discussion about references and where I would want the tattoo, we agreed upon a time and place.
On the day of the appointment, I came to her studio and found that it was a private studio with just her working in it. It was clean, everything was professional and she was super nice to talk to about everything. We agreed on a design that she had set up for my upper arm half sleeve and set to get to it.
My first session was 5 hours long and I will be back to finish up the piece in the future. Once we were done, she gave me instructions on what to do with the piece and healing turned out pretty well for me.
Definitely recommend her to others who are interested in her work. She's super busy however so expect a long wait period if you plan to book with her.
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stephan harris
★★★☆☆
Jan 20, 1970
Milani at INKMI tattoo was great, She did a nice job on my first piece. She is very accommodating, has an awesome style, has a great office, and is very professional. I do recommend her for your next tattoo, but maybe skip the tape at the end if you have sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin, the healing tape took the top layer of my skin off and left 2 pretty decent scars after healing.
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Steve Core
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Milani is an awesome tattoo artist. Super cool vibe and a easy laidback studio. She’s great to work with on your artwork design and so easy and fun on your appointment date too.
She’s the 3rd artist who’s done tattoo work on me and definitely the best by far.
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Emanol Ibarra
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
Amazing experience and even better artist
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Cristina Arnold
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
I am so glad I found this studio! Milani is a sweet and amazing person with a lot of talent for sure. Went in for a colored phoenix tattoo and it turned out just how I wanted it. Would definitely come back again
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Steven Frias-Santana
★★★★★
Jan 20, 1970
I have been getting my tattoos done by Milani for the past few years now and her work is always beautiful, well done, and consistent! I highly recommend going to inkmi studios for any tattoos or piercings you need, she can do it all!!
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Jakub Zera
★★★★★
Jan 19, 1970
Unbelievable. That’s the only word I can use to express my experience with Milani. This was my first tattoo, I was super nervous but upon arrival was immediately put to ease with Milani’s approach and experience. The design she created made me cry and couldn’t believe how she did this with only an email and examples of what I like. She’s earned a customer for life. If you are like me and nervous, unsure of who to chose for your first tat and have trust issues, shop no where but with Milani. Her manager Sean is also amazing and responsive for any questions and concerns you have throughout the process. Thanks again!