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    Blackwork Tattoo Studio

    4.3 (59 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    My Hercules beetle by Heena. Left: after it got tattooed; wrapped in second skin. Right: close to 14 days healed; healing nicely.
    Laura D.

    Awesome place. Last time I got tattooed was several years ago in California; so when I moved, I was cautious and did my research prior to committing to a new place. Place accepts walk-ins, and I was impressed with their cleanliness as well as their approachability. The artist Heena is quite talented plus her professionalism was amazing. She was also very light with the needle. They were very informative about the healing process (which I appreciated despite having like many tattoos for over the past decade or two) - shows their commitment. Plus they also emailed me the tattoo aftercare list. I think I met with the tattoo owner too? She was quite lovely and engaging. Highly recommend.

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    Ned R.

    Ses did my first tattoo in 1999, and it was pretty faded out after 25 years. After building up the courage to face the needle again (lol), he agreed to re work it for me. I can't express how awesome this experience was. Such a laid back guy and he spent so much time making sure it was just right. I actually had a lot of fun talking with Ses and he did a great job making me comfortable. I am amazed how he had the skill to make it look like the old work was never there, and this new one is so crisp and clear, I can't stop staring at it! I am already planning another tattoo and would never think of going anywhere else. If there was a 10 star review option, you'd be looking at one. Attached are a faded before and awesome after pic.

    Fully custom designed tattoo by Ses
    Matthew B.

    Awesome experience with blackwork. Ses is the man and did my whole sleeve completely customized to even more than what I could have asked for. Ses and the rest of the staff are great and extremely helpful making the whole process a breeze from start to finish. The shop was great, clean, and comfortable so the many hours spent in there were pleasant.

    My dragonfly tattoo.  I love it!
    Jessi S.

    I had a great experience at Blackwork Tattoo Studio. My artist was Nat Cruz and she did an amazing job with every aspect of my tattoo. She designed the perfect tattoo for me. I had all these different ideas in my mind, and she took them all and designed exactly what I had envisioned. I scheduled my appointment through her website and it was easy and painless. We had an online consultation and we kept in touch until it was time for my tattoo. The day of my appointment, I arrived early, filled out some paperwork, and sat in the waiting room a bit. The shop is very clean and the receptionist was very nice and helpful. At the start of my appointment, Nat and I spent half an hour talking about the tattoo in the shop and then she got to work. It had been quite some time since my last tattoo so I was a bit nervous, but it was like riding a bike, and I felt comfortable with the tattoo process and with her immediately. My tattoo took exactly three hours and I had such a lovely time talking to Nat; she really knows how to put your mind at ease. It was a fun experience, and it made me want to go back and get even more tattoos! Thank you Blackwork Tattoo Studio and Nat for a great experience! I highly recommend Nat for your next tattoo!

    Rob Vanhook

    Rob Vanhook! Huge thumbs up for the amazing job you did adding to & improving my existing tattoo. Multiple people poo-pooed having a different artist doing the work I wanted, but after seeing his work, I took a leap of faith. It certainly paid off. Bonus: he's such a nice person & super easy to talk to.

    1-inch espresso pot tattoo done by Leg

    I absolutely love coming to Blackwork. Everyone is friendly and helpful! Alegra (Leg) is incredibly talented. I only consider going to Leg for all of my tattoos. The pricing is reasonable and a great value for the quality of work. Highly recommend.

    Marissa S.

    I love blackwork tattoo. I go to them for both piercings and tattoos. Natalie always does an amazing job. The staff is so kind, friendly and they take proper precautions with COVID-19. Thank you guys for your amazing work

    Skull and rose tattoo on right forearm
    Victor O.

    I have been going to Blackwork Tattoo for years now. Cat was very professional and helpful at the front desk. With Covid and the restrictions now, she made everything easy and kept everyone comfortable as well, limiting the amount of people in at once, washing hands before entering the tattoo artist's room and keeping a safe distance. I got my tattoo done with Ease who I have been going to for years now and he didn't disappoint. I will continue to go to Blackwork and get all my tattoos there. I tried to get a good picture of my latest tattoo but it was difficult

    Tattoo by Evil Rob
    Carrie B.

    Let me start off by saying that I LOVE tattoos, but I am not the best client. I squirm and move and can't sit still for terribly long periods of time. Evil Rob was by far the most patient and caring artist I've ever had the pleasure of working on me. I get an incredible amount of compliments on my back and refer everyone I know to him. If you're looking for great conversation, great music choices, and someone who's willing to tolerate your bullshit to get you the tattoo you're dying for, Evil Rob is your man.

    My tattoo immediately after, its still smudged and a bit bloody but it is healing perfectly
    Shannon B.

    My girl Natalie didn't just give me a tattoo she gave me my favorite tattoo. I brought in "i am enough" in my own handwriting and explained what i wanted and she took my handwriting added to it slightly and made a beautiful piece for me. She is knowledgeable, artistic and just all around cool. My boyfriend also got a tattoo from her and we both plan on going to her from now on. Love her!

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    Amazing place! I highly recommend any of the artists there. Fun friendly clean shop. I've gotten a few tattoos there, all delightful

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    Best Tattoo Studio in Jersey! Highly recommend Mas, been getting tattooed by him for years now! Very detailed work, clean and safe studio.

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    I got my first tattoo with Natalie. She was great and the work came out fantastic! Place was very clean and friendly.

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    Eclipse has done 10 piercings on me so far and I love them all! He's the best & the reason i keep coming back!

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    Ask the Community - Blackwork Tattoo Studio

    Is this opened yet due to COVID or still closed?

    They're open.

    How are they on piercings?

    Excellent! My daughter got her second holes pierced there the same day that I got my conch pierced.

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    I have social anxiety with new people but Rob just has a way to make you feel like you've been friends forever.

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    4.1
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    6.6 mi
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    My daughter for the past three years has wanted to have her nose pierced. Well today was the day…read more We went to Pleasurable Piercings in Hawthorne and could not have been more satisfied. The store is spotless and very well setup. The moment we entered we were greeted by a member of the team who explained everything to us and helped us with the jewelry selection. When it came time for the piercing we met Sev. Sev was amazing. Sev explained the entire process and everything down to the tiniest detail. Sev put my daughter so much at ease she never knew the piercing was done. Thank you Sev for your kindness, compassion and warm, bubbly personality. You are amazing. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants a body piercing. You won't be disappointed.

    My sister and I came here to get piercings to celebrate her birthday. We saw Will for our…read morepiercings. We got our nostrils pierced and I also got a conch piercing. Will was very professional and quick! I was a little nervous but it was over in a split second and didn't hurt as much as I was anticipated! You can tell he is a skilled and seasoned pro! The staff was very helpful, friendly and answers all our questions. The shop was clean, they have a large selection of beautiful jewelry. and the piercing process itself followed all proper protocols. The place was pretty busy on a Friday afternoon and we did end up waiting a good while after our appointment time to be seen, but it was worth the wait! They have couches and a water cooler to make your wait more comfortable. I caught the piercing bug for sure and want to go back for more soon!

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    Double helix and conch piercings by Will.
    Double helix and conch piercings by Will.
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    Invisibleself Piercing & Jewelry

    Invisibleself Piercing & Jewelry

    4.9
    (96 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    I initially had high hopes for my experience because I got along well with the artist and felt…read morecomfortable going into the appointment. Unfortunately, the outcome of my final tattoo was extremely disappointing. During the session, my skin was overworked significantly, which resulted in multiple scars. I have never gotten scars from any other tattoo. During the healing process I had an open wound in the center from my skin being dug into. There are also major inconsistencies in the black ink saturation throughout the piece, so much so that parts are fading out. The tattoo itself ending up not following the reference, as a lot of the lines are shaky, the center of the flower lacks definition, and the petals are not cohesive. I understand that tattoo artists can become exhausted, especially during long sessions, which is why I wish I was firmly told to come back another day. If an artist is too tired to give a piece their full attention and care, it would be far better to firmly reschedule for another day rather than continue working while fatigued. This experience genuinely impacted my confidence and how I feel about my body, which is really upsetting because my goal with tattoos is to feel more in tune with myself and style. Unfortunately, the outcome has led me to begin the tattoo removal process, which is both emotionally and financially stressful for me and is about to cost me a lot more than this tattoo.

    Can't say enough excellent things about this place! Owner,…read moreDom, and tat artist, Rebecca, vibed with me immediately. Destiny shall I say? Felt like I knew them forever. Dom is incredible. He's so passionate about what he does and IMO an expert with piercings and what he chooses for the best of all when it comes to quality and beauty. Uses 14k gold to titanium. Diamonds and natural gems offered as well! Not surgical SS which contains nickel. (Most hospitals use titanium to fuse bones or secure replacements in our bodies.) Incredibly knowledgeable and tells you everything from start to finish. I was hesitant because of my own memories of piercing gun I was used to 20yrs ago versus needles, but I swear he is so exceptional that I will never go to another. He explains everything, super knowledgeable, can answer every question you have and uses the best materials. He is super passionate and is simply himself. Place is beyond sterile and not one piercing I chose has hurt for days like your typical piercing gun at "Claire's". It's reverse piercing where flat bottomed backing doesn't poke your skin as you sleep or hand hold your phone. You basically buy the tops to replace once inserted as opposed to traditional you remove backing and change your earring with this long post stabbing you in your head. He will even offer to change tops for you! Exceptional taste in beauty trends and will order whatever you might want from his suppliers that he may not have on hand at the moment. Follow them on IG! I'll be here forever if I really lay into this awesome review! I've already been here two consecutive days as of writing and brought my hubby for 2nd trip to have his ear redone from prior. I requested third appt and am excited to see new products he has coming next week before I decide on fourth. Now working with Rebecca for my additional tats! My review will not do them Justice, just come here and see for yourself! 10 stars if it were possible!

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