A collection of fantastic artists. RIP Matt Perez. He isnt dead, but he moved to florida before I had the cash to finish my tattoo with him.

This review is LONG over due.My WHOLE family has had tattoos by Jon for YEARS now!I have a huge leg piece of a mermaid & still in the process of finishing. (Will update pictures as we go!)Absolutely perfect & best staff, ever.

Very good work very clean place great people

I was a walk-in for this was my very first tattoo. I had reviewed the artists on line and chose Cyrus based on his great work in his portfolio. Though they were busy I was told they had an opening in about a couple of hours. I paid a deposit to lock that time slot down. I came in with my idea, discussed it with Cyrus and he went to work. I was thoroughly pleased with his work & my tattoo. In fact, even as I type this I am hoping to get my next one this coming week. Cyrus is hella talented and a really cool guy. Would recommend him without pause.

Great work and ideas to make your tattoo work best!

Just moved to the area and wanted to start my sleeve. Saw other reviews about the scheduling issue but tried it anyway. The woman was very nice answering the phone, and helpful, but honestly i don’t understand how anyone makes an appointment at this shop. They only do appointment by email.. however I’ve had no response from Greg in two weeks. I even called the shop and she said she would let him know I called about my email to him, especially since he had free time coming up. That was maybe 5 days ago. Still nothing. I understand the artists are busy but a simple reply to an email saying they’ll get back to me would be appreciated. It’s a shame because their work looks awesome and I was really trying to book something. Hopefully they can work out a better scheduling process

Got my first tattoo done today. I got a Linkin Park logo with a small script underneath. Cyrus was really cool and made a good design adjustment. Highly recommend him. Overall, a great first experience.

I have been here numerous times for my ear & nose piercings & Ive always had a great experience.

I go every few months. If youre looking for an artist to do some truly personalized work on you then you have to see Eric Booth. Everyone there is amazing.

I had a great experience. Sarah is amazing!! She put my mind at ease. She was fast, efficient and wonderful to work with. Crucial is a very clean and sterile enviornment. I am going back for my 3rd piercing tomorrow and I cant wait!! I am a breast cancer survivor and due to my wonderful prior experiences, I am going to see if they can squeeze me in so I can get a breast cancer survivor tattoo as well!! Top notch service and quality work. I highly highly recommend Crucial!!

Cyrus did an unbelievable job on my wifes tattoos, will definitely be going back!Highly recommend!

They do great work. Eric Booth has done just about all of my work. Highly recommend

Great experience!!! Eric Booth did an amazing job on a cover up. The 1st of 2 sessions complete and it looks amazing already.

Brilliant shop. Got my first tattoo done by Cyrus, who was very keen to get a unique look for my tattoo, and I am glad to say it turned out amazing. Very clean, and very much up to standard! I highly recommend Crucial to anyone. Brian is also a really nice guy!

I expected more communication and customer service; I really looked forward to working with Greg because his work looked amazing.I paid my deposit thru the shop and he stated the week hed be available to do my piece but he never showed up or said why. I emailed him directly multiple times to no avail and then I called the shop but they said Id just need to email him again being they arent responsible because he agreed to tattoo me outside the shop. Weeks would go by without a reply. Now I cant reach him at all.Now Im without the tattoo, my deposit, or an explanation. I feel deceived and disregarded. I caught a L.------------------------------Dear Owner:I know what I said was accurate, I have a detailed email thread to prove it. I dont have time nor care to argue with you being you clearly dont know how to talk to customers and resolve conflict. My review stays. Thanks!

Amazing quality, and exceptional service. Ive had many piercings done before (including a dermal and belly button) and I was really nervous for my smiley. Sarah was patient and incredible with both my friend and I. I cant thank her enough for her quick and efficient work and reassurance. The piercing didnt hurt at all! Thank you!!!

LOVE my new tattoo! Eric did an awesome job and is very talented! I can’t wait to come back on the 20th to get it finished!!

I just called the shop to ask about an aprenticship and when the woman on the phone told me they already had some I tried to ask another question and she just hung up on me no warning no explanation. This shop came so highly recommended and not only was that disappointing it was just plain out right rude.

I absolutely love it here, everyone is very professional and talented.

I just got a daith piercing. Sarah walked me right through the whole thing and she made me feel like I knew her my whole life. I will definitely be going back to see her. She is so kind and definitely caring.

The staff here are very welcoming and make sure you feel comfortable with getting a tattoo. Some of the artists are a bit pricey but their work is astonishing.

The artist are the top of the line. It is hard to be seen or communicate with someone. I think their prices are high, but beautiful work has a a price.

I havent had a tattoo done here and have seen work they have done and the work looks good. However been here twice and the service of not even getting to talk to a artist is what upsets me they will only talk to you about what you want to get as soon as doors open and no other time

Brian is doing a cover up for me wow am I impressed with just the one session so far its a whole new tattoo I can finally be proud of my leg peice would recommend 6/5

Excellent Artists

Brian does a great job!

John is amazing. Would recommend

Tattoo exactly what i wanted. Will definitely be a repeat customer.

Had my second experience in this place with the same artist he is a great guy( matt perez) and he did great jobhighly recommended

Ive gotten a tattoo by John and a piercing by Sarah, both were great experiences! I accidentally unscrewed the backing of my new forward helix, and Sarah helped me put it back in. Everyone Ive met there so far has been super friendly and helpful.

So my sister and I wanted to get matching(ish) tattoos, it was my Christmas present to her. I dont live in Maryland, so I gave her the task of hooking us up with a good place (she already has several tattoos, so I knew I could trust her judgement). Well, I wasnt wrong, and nor was she!! Not only was everyone very friendly, the shop very clean, but our artist did a BRILLIANT job on our tattoos!! He listened to our wants and came up with a beautiful design based on what we asked for. Brian, our artist, was friendly, funny, and gentle. Honestly, I like my artist back home where Im from, but any work needed in the future will be going back to Crucial and Brian. Thank you SO SO much for such great work and really a great time! Made our Christmas complete!!!

A good, clean, virtuous tattoo shop, but if you choose this one, DO NOT get Cyrus as your artist. He is pessimistic and unfriendly as a person, and his artwork is mediocre at best. Other than him, a wonderful studio to pick.

The both times that I have been to this facility it has been a phenomenal experience all artist are clean professional and efficient. I personally have had pieces done by Eric and Greg with that being said I would trust everybody working there.

Got my first tattoo here and they did a very good job. They made me feel at home 😊

Fantastic job has walkins fri sat 1200 sharp ask for sirus but all artists there are the best

Do not waste your money. Very rude employees. Put a deposit down for a future appointment 2 months out. I called two weeks before my appointment because I have to travel. They are keeping the deposit. Not a place you can trust.

If you want GREAT PRICES, GREAT PEOPLE AND MOSTLY GREAT TATTOOS?!?!??!!!?!? Go to crucial tattoo!!

Sarah did our piercings and she is fantastic! She is funny, informative and quick!

Awesome

Amazing work everyone has been very complimentary about my tattoo. Even my doctor was WOWED!

My cousin and I went to Brian to get tattoos done and we had a great time! The shop was very clean and everyone was very friendly.

Great artist but i would have to say Greg is my favorite ive been getting work done frm him for years.

Eric is awesome and did amazing work with my tattoo. Ill be back for more.

Always get my tattoos here. Always very pleased.

Went to have my Monroe don’t in the lady Sarah push my piercing in slanted so it went through in hit a vein when I only need the whole reopen it’s been I week in my lips is swollen in blu it swole up when I was there I called back people tried to blame latex allergy which it is not as I payed 55 for a broken vessel in blue face was refunded almost a week later

Worts customer service ever i call the store the set up an appointment the first thing she says she got 12 min lol sad your not the only place to get a tattoo in maryland.

Great place, CLEAN, great staff and beautiful art! Thanks Brian!

Its was great Eric is good.

Do they tattoo 16 year olds with parent consent? if so, how much would it be on average for two tattoos?

Brian is the best!

Excellent Staff and Beautiful Tatts

Horrible! Went there for my first tattoo with Eric and it was amazing but trying to schedule my second tattoo this past year was a nightmare, the girl working the front desk messed up my appointment and then the artist never emailed back about tattoo info!

BEST TATTOOS ON THE SHORE!!!

Friendly staff. Very Talented artists!!! Eric is Amazing!!!!!!

Wonderful to work with, very friendly and professional

Because my spot to get my tattoo done

Love my tattoo

Best shop ever

Best tattoo place around!!!

Cyrus is gifted

Cyrus is great

Thanks sarah!

Greg is the best

Clean, professional,

I have been getting tattoos here for years and everyone is professional, kind, and talented.