I chose to reach out to Mad Hatter tattoo based on the artwork I saw posted on social media…read morechannels, a lot of which showcased fine line work, which is exactly what I've been looking for (and is hard to find, quite frankly, because it requires true talent). This isn't my first tattoo but I knew that with this specific piece I was going to be picky about the layout and style. I had a tattoo design in mind for a while, and Ethan did nothing short of deliver exactly what I had hoped for. Ethan is an old school artist - a laid back, patient, non-corporate dude with artistic integrity (with a love for death metal and cars, ha). He's perhaps a bit persnickety about his process, which only told me that he takes his work seriously and truly cares about his clients and his product. I was able to communicate with him via IG message, send him photos of what I was looking to create, and he worked with me the whole way through, and even sent me a rough draft of the design, which many artists don't do (much appreciated). He is flexible with his time and willing to work with you - he overall has a good energy and vibe. I ended up in the hot seat for 4 hours and felt comfortable with him the whole time. I look forward to coming back to finish up the shading, even though I've already received multiple compliments on my new ink :) If you're looking for someone who loves what he does, cares about his work and wants to collaborate with you to create a quality tattoo, I highly recommend checking out Mad Hatter and speaking with Ethan. I've never gone back to any of the other tattoo studios I've been to but I'm confident I'll be returning to Ethan if and when inspiration strikes again in the future!

Got my first one a few months ago, needed to come back for a second one love it!…read more Ethan is amazing, kind and patient with needy people like me

Mackenzie's is the only place I want to get tattooed ever again! It really has such a calming, cool…read morevibe to it; and not mention so clean! Anthony is a such a talented artist and even better guy. I give him an idea and he brings it to life... (even if it only makes sense to me). I trust him wholeheartedly to do his own thing because he creates really, really special work! Both tattoos have healed so quickly. I already cant wait for my next appointments... (They really waste no time and will accommodate whenever they can!) Do yourself a favor and don't go anywhere else. ‍

Anthony is an amazing artist. His quality of line work is outstanding. He has a great personality…read moreand the vibe/ atmosphere is great. He will always let you know if what you are looking for will flow with the rest of your tattoos. Listening to your artist is important as they are the expert!! Anthony is currently working on an entire leg sleeve of mine. Traveling 4 HOURS ONE WAY is absolutely worth it!!!

clean friendly shop with professional tattoo artists who are ready to ink what you think…read more b.h.

Got my tattoo yesterday. The entire experience was wonderful. Sandy was a delight and I loved…read moretalking to her. Her work is phenomenal. My husband also had work done. He was so relaxed, he took a nap. Thank you to Iron Butterfly for making us feel at home. I told myself this was my last tattoo, but who am I kidding? :)

Man, I was long overdue for another tattoo, but I was so hesitant on getting anything done because…read moreit became difficult looking for an artist with the specific style I wanted used. After a long hiatus of not searching, I stumbled across an Instagram story on a friend's page doting a HIGHLY recommended tattoo artist (Jen) she's been going to, and after browsing said artist's page and seeing everything/everyone she's tattooed posted, I knew I wanted my piece done by her. Throughout the entirety of the process, Jen was thorough in everything, whether it was the needles she planned on using, the ink, the after care, how much longer we had left, etc. She made me feel as comfortable as could be while a needle was rapidly puncturing my skin. And the end verdict? Absolutely killer and superbly detailed, more than I was even expecting. I already have other projects in mind and I honestly can't wait to get my next piece done once her books open back up. HIGHLY recommend Jen.

Excellent, great! Two tattoos here and Pablo is a very talented artist and the owner is awesome,…read morelove this place.

Nicole is amazing! I…read morehad such a great experience getting pierced by Nicole. She's incredibly professional, patient, and knowledgeable. She took the time to answer every single one of my questions and made sure I felt completely comfortable before, during, and after the piercing. Her technique was super clean and precise, and you can tell she truly cares about her clients and their experience. If you're looking for a piercer who is skilled, kind, and genuinely outstanding at what she does, I highly recommend Nicole!

Professional service with great piercing experts. Very clean. Staff very welcoming and kind. Very…read moreinformative with after care, with products available for a one stop shop experience. Scheduling was made easy with great customer service.

I have a bunch of tattoos. Most of them are pieces that I have collected from different…read moreshops/artists over time. I can say that Hat City is the most comfortable that I have ever felt in a tattoo shop. Its clean, and there are literally thousands of traditional flash to choose from. Chris was over-the-top nice and friendly from the second I walked in. I gave him a vague idea of something I was looking for and he found something in his flash that was spot on. He even consulted me on where this particular piece would look the best on my arm since I plan to have more work done. The job is amazing. I couldn't picture the tattoo coming out any cooler. Straight lines, smooth shading, etc. Just overall, a really great tattoo. He did a piece that took up almost the entire inside of my arm in like 45 minutes. I know speed is not a concern for most people, but I value an artist that can do good work in a timely manner. I have had artists in the past both milk me for hours and/or just take unnecessary time and pain to do the job. The guy is a real professional. The price was beyond reasonable. Lets just say whatever it came to, I was happy to pay it. He also told me what the price would be up front, and many flash sheets have the prices posted. I have also gotten tattoos in the past where its like a giant guessing game how much the final cost will be. I appreciate the way Hat City conducts their business. Jake seemed like a nice and friendly kid. His flash is really cool and unique and his instragram boasts high quality tattoos as well. I would feel 100% comfortable letting him tattoo me. I was testing this place out for a large piece I want to do in the near future. I want to go back tomorrow and get it done. I am so stoked on this place. Amazing shop, great guys, just an outstanding experience.

Have gotten two tattoos from here, both from Jake. The first was a family tattoo and all 6 of us…read moreshowed up to get matching tattoos, he was very professional and efficient in completing this work. The second was a large hyena tattoo on my upper thigh that I came back to get a couple months later. He has a very laid back energy and it's easy to feel comfortable around him, though I was in pain for about an hour he reassured me how much time was left and when we were almost done. Nothing but good things to say about this place!

My nieces recently visited Skinscapes to get a special tattoo in memory of their brother. They…read morewanted fine line work done, lyrics from a song he wrote. The staff, Frank, spent a lot of time helping them with font, size and placement. Once they were happy with their choice the tattooing began. The artist, Frank, took his time and did an amazing job. Everyone is pleased and loves the finished product. I highly recommend this studio if you're in Mahopac, NY.

My daughter recently gave me a gift of a long- dreamed of tattoo. I was apprehensive at first,…read morebeing in my 50's. When we arrived Anthony greeted us with his sweet smile and kind eyes. I immediately felt calm. He is a great artist who worked with me to create an AMAZING tattoo. He encouraged me to tell him exactly what I wanted and he rendered a few drawings until I felt completely happy. Needless to say I never expected to write a review, but absolutely had to, for those out there, like me, who are apprehensive. Please check out Anthony, go in speak to him, I promise, you will be absolutely and completely happy. Awesome experience! Momma Fem

Such a great shop! Such a cool vibe there and Scooby decor. From small to large pieces go see…read moreJeannine! By the way, they no longer do piercing ;)

The shop is so cute and jeanine is so nice she makes sure you love your tattoo design and placement…read moreand helps you through the process.

I just got pierced by Audrey and let me just say she was absolutely amazing!! Always making sure me…read moreand my friend were completely comfortable with the whole process and she was so chill!! By far the best piercing experience i've ever had and she was so knowledgeable about any questions we possibly could've had and a huge plus is that she's well experienced as she's been doing this since 2005!! I'm just in awe of how perfect everything was!!!

It isn't pleasant to have to write this reiew…read more HVTC is a very clean, professional operation. The artists were great, and I never had any bad experiences with anyone, until the one that triggered this review. I booked with Jaosn Carpino, and made a $500 deposit. I want to clearly state: I did not pay close attention to their cancellation policy, probably because Ive been tattooed so many times that I assumed (incorrectly) that all shos were the same. So, when I missed the appointment and I was told that they would keep the entire $500 (I thought incorrecly that it was $150 per session missed) that it was criminal. I said so to Nicole at the desk. She then clearly explained the policy again, and I listedned, as upset as I was, and understood. I was in the wrong, and they were not. She then told me that I would have to email Jason to see if "he wante to continue" which I thought was odd. I receivedd a very curt email back from Jason saying that due to my behavior with the shop, my grumbling about Square (I had complained on the first day that my phone pinged a dozen times early in the monring and that I wasn't a fan of Square) and because of my overall negative interatction, that he wasn't interested in continuing to work on me. (This is about a $10,000-$15,000 job by the way). The only real "conflict" i had was with the young guy that answerd the phone and who called me looking to move me to an earlier appointment. WHen he called, I was shuffling out of JFK airport, and he had a big agenda, and wasn't really listening to me. I told im it was a bad time, that I couldn't answer right then because I was in transit from internatinoal travel. He went on with the dates and times. I told him again that I don't have the ansers, and when he still kept pushing I said somthing like "Look, I don't have the time or wherewithal to answer you right now!" This led apparently, to deeply hurt feelings. It triggered an email from Jason about an "unpleasant" conversation with the kid, and I emailed back that nothing of the sort happened, I wasn't rude, I just couldn't give him the answers to his agenda. As it turned out I could not accept the appointments being offered, so we didn't go with them and that was that. I never at any time was rude to anyone. Direct perhaps, but I think that comes off as rude. I tipped Jason in cash, which doesn't seem to factor into his evaliuation of me as a customer (read, he didn't give a shit) and apparently eveyrone at the practice was so butt hurt by their interations with me and got so triggered that they decided to terminate all future appointments and move on. Fair enough. I don't work for people I don't like either. But to paint a picture that I was rude is just incorrect and unfair. The whole problemm stemmed from the kid that initially called me to reschedule or move up my appointments. Even from day one, he was kind of a douche and wouldn't even make eye contact, didn't respond to my introduction or any pleasantries/small talk. Pretty disappointing because everyone seemed pretty cool, but I think there's a bit of "Mean Girls" pomposity that comes off immediatley. Like, I've worked with some of the world's most prominent and well-respected artist. I've missed an appointment with one of them too! There were no tears and retaliation though. Just a polite warning.