Pretty in Ink
Pretty in Ink is a new idea in the tattoo world, it's a brand created by me ... an artist and co-own If you're looking to get a tattoo ... look no further.
The first time I picked up a tattoo gun, I knew it was my calling. I bought my first kit in the summer of 2007 and started practicing on myself and anyone who would let me. I started doing tattoos out of my basement on close friends, which eventually grew by word of mouth. Knowing that I could only reach a certain level of artistry without proper training, I began looking for local tattoo shops wi
06/12/2026
the piercing? Mellissa’s got you. the cool tattoo? pick your artist. DoorDash got you on tbd the seafood boil …
… but I’m not sure who your bringing for the feet situation? you’re on your own babe 😂💕
comment “Mellissa” for deets on the piercings or “tattoo” and we’ll get you started on your next piece 💌
📍 Bowie, Maryland
girly tattoos | female artists | medical grade numbing
🚫 Been told your old tattoo can’t be covered? OR that you need laser sessions to lighten it first?
This client came to Jackie with heavy black linework across her chest and upper arm. Where others saw an impossible cover-up, Jackie saw a fresh start. ✨
💵 Money Saved: Thousands on laser bills 💰
⏰ Time Saved: 24 months of waiting ⏱️
😰 Pain Level: 0/10 thanks to our premium numbing cream 😴
Using strategic black-and-grey shading, she transformed old ink into a custom masterpiece—without the expense OR pain of laser removal. 🖤
And thanks to our numbing options, our client stayed comfortable the entire time. 🙌🏽
✨ Ready to finally love your skin again moment “Jackie” and we’ll DM you deets on who you can get your custom cover-up consultation with Jackie! 💖
📍 Bowie, Maryland
Coverup tattoos | female artists | medical grade numbing
06/10/2026
We asked AI what people in Maryland, DC, and Virginia say about Pretty In Ink… and honestly? 🥹🤍
What stood out wasn’t just the tattoos.
It was the things our clients talk about over and over again:
✨ Feeling comfortable
✨ Feeling heard
✨ An all-female team
✨ A welcoming environment
✨ Artists who genuinely care
✨ Meaningful custom work
✨ Support through the entire process
The tattoos are important.
But we’ve always believed the experience matters just as much.
Pretty In Ink was built for the people who want more than a tattoo appointment. We wanted to create a space that feels welcoming, supportive, fun, and a little like hanging out with friends.
To everyone who has trusted us with your stories, your milestones, your memorial pieces, your first tattoos, your coverups, and your confidence—thank you. 🤍
What’s one word you’d use to describe your Pretty In Ink experience? ⬇️
📍Bowie, Maryland
all female tattoo shop | Maryland tattoo artist | feminine tattoo studio
Not all tattoos are meant to whisper. 🐦🔥✨
Some are meant to take up space.
This phoenix wraps across her back with the kind of movement that makes you stop scrolling and zoom all the way in. Every curve, every feather, every detail was designed to flow with her body—not just sit on it.
And honestly? This is why we love large-scale pieces.
They give us room to tell a bigger story.To create something custom.To make a statement that’s impossible to ignore.
I’ve created a lot of tattoos over the years, but every once in a while a piece comes together so effortlessly that it sticks with you long after the appointment is over.
This phoenix is one of those tattoos. 💚
So tell me...
Would you go this big for a back piece? 👀👇
✨ Click the link in bio to book your consultation.
06/01/2026
Hot girls get summer tattoos. 🌴✨
And if a new piercing happens to join the group chat too… who are we to judge?
June’s specials are officially here and they’re giving salty air, beach sunsets, mermaid energy, and questionable financial decisions that somehow always feel worth it. ☀️🌊🐚
Want first access to future specials, flash drops, giveaways, and secret subscriber-only offers?
💖 Comment PINK LIST below and make sure you’re subscribed before tonight at 9 PM.
Which special are you booking first? 👀👇
📍 Pretty In Ink Tattoos | Upper Marlboro, MD
The astrology girls are about to act UP with this one 🌙✨
Honestly… there’s just something about moon tattoos, clouds, stars, and celestial energy that immediately tells us:
✔ she owns crystals (with a 73% chance theirnin her bra)
✔ she probably knows her rising sign
✔ she has a note in her phone of what she’s manifesting
Tressa created this dreamy celestial half sleeve just in time for the full moon this Sunday, May 31 🌕✨
So if you suddenly feel spiritually called to get a moon tattoo this weekend… we fully support your decisions.
Comment “TRESSA” if you want to work with her 💌
📍 Pretty In Ink • Bowie, Maryland
Good bones | spiritual gangstas | female tattoo artists
If your brain keeps bringing up that piercing you’ve been thinking about… this is your sign. 💎✨
The navel piercing.
The curated ear.
The nostril piercing.
The jewelry upgrade.
You know the one. 👀
At a certain point, it’s less of a random thought and more of a recommendation from the universe.
Book the piercing. Give your brain a break. Get some sleep. 💙
Ready to get pierced by Mellissa? Click the link in bio to book 💋
Okayyyy this one feels like something you’d see in a dream ☁️🌙✨
Tressa really did her thing with this piece — the soft shading, the flow of the clouds, the little celestial details… obsessed is an understatement 💉🧡
It’s giving feminine, magical, slightly unhinged in the prettiest way possible 🌞🌙
And can we talk about how perfectly this fits the arm?? Like it was always supposed to live there 😭
Would you get something celestial like this? 👀👇
Ready for your own custom piece? Click the link in bio to book with Tressa 💋
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There’s something really special about feeling comfortable while getting tattooed 💉✨
Being able to ask questions without feeling awkward.Taking your time with placement.Changing your mind a few times before the stencil goes on 😭Actually relaxing and enjoying the appointment instead of trying to “tough it out.”
That kind of experience matters 🩷
We’ve had so many clients tell us they didn’t realize how different the vibe could feel until they got tattooed in a women-run studio.
More collaborative, more comfortable, and way less intimidating — especially if you’re newer to tattoos or getting something meaningful ✨
The girls that get it, get it 🤍
Have you ever noticed how different certain spaces feel the second you walk in? 👀
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3030 Mitchellville Road
Bowie, MD
20716
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |