Young Bae did an amazing job with my tattoos! She worked with my budget and gave me some of the best tattoo work I've ever gotten. She was fun, quick, and incredibly worth every dollar. The healing process has also been incredibly swift, easy, and without any incidents. I couldn't recommend her work more!! read more

Diamond Tattoos - My ankle tattoo (copy of a piece my aunt has) - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I have a few tattoos and this experience was BY FAR the best! Young was so fast and nearly painless. She did an amazing job on my tattoo, I am so happy with it and plan to travel back to New York (from Alaska) just for another tattoo by her. She made me feel very comfortable and confident in her work. I would absolutely recommend her! read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Young Bae is amazing! Since having her baby, she hasn't been back at her shop until yesterday. I met Young at the Brooklyn Tattoo Expo on Saturday and because the font I liked didn't look exactly how I imagined it to be, Young told me to wait until Monday where we can meet at her shop where she had more font options. Upon arriving at the shop, my friend and I arrived 30 mins earlier and Young happened to be right behind us. We all entered the shop and keep in mind, it has been almost 3 months since anyone was there. Before tattooing me, she wiped and disinfected the whole tattoo area down. She's very hygienic. She covers the tattoo bed with a plastic cover and changes it for each client (I witnessed this at the Tattoo Expo as well). Young was very patient and offered me different suggestions on tattoo placement. I like my tattoos hidden but in very sexy, feminine locations. Young's work is very neat and she was so quick! Once she started my tattoo, it only took about 11 mins (yes, I timed it.) lol. Thanks again for your amazing work! I look forward to seeing you again! read more

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I have many tats but I have not gone for one in about 10 years. I was hesitant but after many months of thinking about it, I finally made an appt for a consultation. I have no words to describe how happy I am with the entire process. I didnt want to show up and then sit around waiting for hours. I was surprised when I arrived for my consultation 20 minutes early, Young was there waiting for me. She spent over an hour with me just on a consultation which she did NOT charge extra for. She simple ask that a person pay a deposit on the tattoo and that deposit is applied to the tat. Young followed up with me a few times to brainstorm ideas and to make sure that I would like her design. I arrived today for the appt and I was early and just like last time, she was there waiting for me. I was in the chair within minutes. Two things that most impressed me: 1. I knew she was an amazing artist, but she was VERY light handed. The pain level was SOOO much lower than in the past. I had my inner arm from the elbow to wrist done. Sure down by the wrist was more pain but I knew that couldnt be avoided. Before I arrived, I was worried I would tap out halfway through, but the pain level was so low, it was not even crossing my mind. I never realized that a good artist who is light handed makes the pain level so much less!!! 2. Young's personality was so welcoming. She talked to me almost the entire 4-5 hours. She was funny, warm and caring and made me her entire focus. She did not take any phone calls, emails or any breaks for herself. I never have been treated so good before. Overall I cannot say enough good things about my experience. The work is amazing, and now all I can think about is how many of my old tats Young can cover up in the future. It is so rare for business owners to treat their clients like kings and queens, but Young sure does. I am one happy customer and I will be going back. read more

Diamond Tattoos - An amazing coverup. Clean Lines and all that I asked for. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Young does her client majority through appointment only and I got through her assistant via email. First, she missed the consultation because of a system error with her assistant's iPad, but she called me about 1.5 hours later apologizing about the issues and she made her way to her shop to do the consultation with me (I was still in the area). Young is super funny and nice and during my tattoo session, she worked fast and was super reassuring! I was in and out about I would say 2 hours or less? Her place is very clean and sterile! I didn't get any infection during my healing process and I was super happy with the end result. It's been about a little over a month and the ink of my tattoo look so fresh like I first got it. Thanks you Young for doing such an amazing work! I'll definitely be a returning customer if I am going to get another tattoo. Be warned: EAT BEFORE YOU GO (because I didn't, so she made me gobble down a can of soda and 2 fun sized candy so I wouldn't faint.) read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I wish I could give 10 stars! Young is a dope artist and she made my vision come true with my tattoo. Its not cheap BUT do understand, you get what you pay for! The shop was clean, she had such a great personality and energy. I don't regret it at all! I recommend this shop 100%! read more

One night after a couple of drinks I went and got a tattoo without doing my research thoroughly. The artist couldn't replicate the style of the lotus I wanted on my back. Worse of all, it was not centered. I instantly knew who to go to. I was positive that Young could come up with something to fix up this tattoo of mine without covering it up entirely. She was so patient in trying to find something that worked well with what I already had as well as something that I liked. She suggested a mandala and that sounded cool to me since I've seen her mandalas on previous clients and they all looked amazing. Took about an hour and a half and she turned my plain, crooked lotus into something mesmerizing. Thanks so much again young !!! read more

Diamond Tattoos - Young fixed my crooked lotus into a lotus mandala! Her line work is amazing :) - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I've been wanting my rook pierced for some time now, and today I finally got the guts to actually do it. I'm terrified of needles, (watching videos don't help....don't do that if you're like me lol). I can handle tattoo pain but for some reason, piercings don't sit well with me. Anyway, I've been following Young for a while on instagram and I was loving her work. So I decided to go to her to get my piercing done and to see how her work is like in person. The place is clean, she's sanitary, and she works very efficiently. Once it was time for me to get my piercing done, she had me fill out a paper, show my ID, the usual stuff. Then she sat me in the chair, cleaned my ear, got everything ready, and the rest was history. I got my rook pierced, and no lie, that sh*t hurt like a motherf***er (but I was already expecting that...).However she did it very fast, joked around a bit. and before I knew it, I was out the door. I'd definitely be back for future tattoos, I'm getting one fixed up soon. I can't wait to see her work her magic. I would totally recommend her. read more

Diamond Tattoos - Rook piercing, done! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Went here hoping to get a tattoo. First of all it is not the best location. When you walk in it seems pretty shady. Next door might even be a strip club or something dirty. Anyway we showed up and she was not even there. This was 2pm on a Saturday evening. I thought for sure a tattoo place/artist would be open/working that tome and day. We were disappointed. The guy at the front desk was very friendly and helpful though. We didn't bother trying to call or wait around for her. Instead we went to another shop. And I'm glad that we did. read more

Young is THE BEST ! ! ! I needed a cover up on my forearm. Searching for a very talented artist took some time but I'm so happy I found Young! We made an appointment for a consultation, she gave me her honest opinions and we set up a date for my tattoo to be done. She designed my very own unique piece and I couldn't be more happy! She's professional, sanitary, and makes u feel comfortable during the session. Can't wait to go back for another original piece read more

Diamond Tattoos - My roses I love love love the colors ! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly, getting a tattoo from Young has been my best tattooing experience so far--I have a "tattoo list" that I've been working on, and even though I'm moving to Maryland, I would GLADLY make the trip for my next piece. Young is the most real and personable artists I've ever met. She doesn't mess around if you want a price (no "charging by the hour" stuff since she works so quickly) and she'll just tell you the cost right off the bat, and her work is worth it (you get what you pay for with tattoos). I'm the kind of person that wants to feel like I can trust the person who is tattooing me, and she is it--chats with you, really tries to know what design you want, but she also makes sure you know her opinions as an artist and what she knows looks/works well/ best within the sort of design and placement you want. She's confident and excited about her work, and it's always a good thing when an artist is really into the piece they're doing! And in the end, her work is beautiful--it really speaks for itself! It's worth calling or sending a message to meet her and get one hell of a tattoo--highly recommend!! (And the tattoo looks even better in person than in the picture!) read more

Diamond Tattoos - Half sleeve of roses, one red, the rest on a gradient from pink to purple to blue :) - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Young, once again, is awesome awesome awesome!!! My friend and I got tattoos. she got birds on her back and I got a larger piece on my thigh. Both were executed professionally and cleanly, and Young was so friendly and entertaining the whole time. A true artist! read more

Diamond Tattoos - My thigh piece - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing!! I went here for a double auricle (ear) piercing and it was awesome. Some things that prompted my review: - Young was easy to get in touch with and set up an appointment with me for the same day - She was professional and had her own sense of spunky style (her studio deco is gorgeous) - My piercings were quick and clean, in and out 20 min (it has been about three to four weeks and they are healing nicely) I ended up bringing my sister here later, and she also got a piercing. Highly recommended! I know I will be back here for my next round soon. read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

If I could give more stars I would give a million stars!!!! Young is the best and I am so glad I went with her for my tattoo! This was my first tattoo. Upon doing my first consultation she advised me on what would look best on me in terms of design and placement. When I went in for the tattoo, I was very nervous but she made me feel very relaxed. She is very fun to talk to during the session. Her work is very detailed and I absolutely LOVE the end product. I have gotten so many compliments on my tattoo as well. It healed wonderfully (the picture is from a month after getting the tattoo). Yes she is a bit pricey but I prefer to pay for something amazing than to pay less for something of lesser quality. I absolutely LOVE Young and her work and will definitely be going back to her for my next tattoo!! Highly highly highly recommend her! read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

So happy with my tattoo from Diamond Tattoos. Young was very friendly and professional. I get compliments every day! Very glad I came to her. Tattoo in picture was completed 6 months ago. read more

Diamond Tattoos - Finished at Diamond Tattoo 6 months the ago. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Young is AWESOME!! And you can see her passion to the tattoo art. You gotta trust someone who is so passionate about what she is doing. I got my 2nd tattoo with Young. It's a simple small one so she actually made time for me right after her TV shoot! She gave me her honest opinion on how it would be better in a long term. Of course the tattoo was beautifully done and just like the way I wanted. Btw, you will be amazed by You art-gallery-like studio read more

My favourite tattoo yet! She was so meticulous. A true artist. read more

Diamond Tattoos - Young is amazing! Love my tattoo! You get what you pay for. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Went there today for a tattoo because I really wanted some new ink. Young did my tattoo on my arm, she drew it out for me within minutes and I gave her the freedom to do it however she wanted. I love the tatt I will definitely come back for more tatts and possibly some piercings! read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Young is sooo personable. She's a straight shooter and gives you her honest opinion. Called her and she took me right away. Wrapped up a wedding band tattoo in 20 mins. Beautifully done. Loves listening to gospel music and laughing while working. Great gal. read more

Diamond Tattoos - Wedding band tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

OMG Young is the best! This is my second visit here (for a nose piercing) and after a year I found myself back in her chair where she worked her magic. within a flash she was done and I was on my way! THANKS again Young! You rock!!! read more

My mom and I are tattoo lovers, and all of mine have been done by her! She's friendly, funny, gentle and CLEAN! She uses the highest quality needless and ink and covers all of the wiring in plastic, disinfects and opens the needles in front of you. I'm so happy and proud to have her work on me and I always have good experiences there. She's expensive but so worth it, hopefully I can go to her for another one soon! read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo by Young she designed it herself - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Beyond happy! She is an excellent artist, and is super quick. I was in & out in no time. She will definitely tell you if something doesn't work, which I appreciated. I really love how it came out. Will definitely go back for the cover up I've been planning. read more

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They say nothing in life is ever perfect but I have to say my entire experience with Young at Diamond Tattoos was about as close as you can come to it. From the quick response for booking and deposit to walking out the door bandaged and "branded". I left with two tattoos that I fell in love with instantly and the entire experience was incredible. I'm already planning my next piece and can't imagine anyone other than Young doing it. I could say a million positive things about Diamond Tattoos and write the longest yelp review ever , but I'll keep it short and just say, perfect read more

Young is a true artist! I went in for a consultation and she was very honest and helpful. She did an amazing job on my first tattoo. read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

The artist is absolutely perfect and she was absolutely everything I was looking for and more . She is honest and will tell you her opinion which is great . The shop is very hygienic and she uses clean needles every time . She is very professional and overall she has an amazing vibe . I will defiantly be going back . read more

Diamond Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I'm very disappointed with my experience at Diamond Tattoos. I was really looking forward to getting a tattoo here because I think Young does amazing work, based on the pictures and reviews at least. I contacted her through email and sent her a picture of the tattoo I wanted, asking how much it would be. The tattoo and the picture that I sent her was a very small simple rose(black and white). This tattoo was so small and simple, I was expecting the most would be $200. I was so surprised when she answered back and said that I was looking at $700. Afterwards, I contacted other highly reviewed shops throughout Manhattan and Queens and they all offered me a price under $250. Young looks like she does really fine work. But her prices are way too expensive. I can get the same tattoo tattooed on me 3 times at another shop, for the same price Young charges for one. If you're not extremely rich and can't just drop $700 on one small tattoo, then you might want to consider another place. I can't even imagine the price she charges for bigger tattoos, probably thousands. I'm very disappointed with this tattoo place. read more

Young is the best at doing cover ups!!!!!! Omg I'm so happy that I found her!! I'm def coming back for more and more tattoos. So happy with her work read more

Seriously, one of the better artists you will meet. Young is really talented and is very reasonably priced. You can see her artwork all around the store. My favorite thing about this place is her personality. She is the type to talk you through the process and make you laugh along the way. Have gotten almost all my tattoos from her except for my first one. read more

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If anyone is in New York in the Times Square area and wants to get a tattoo, I highly recommend Young at Diamond Tattoo in Hells Kitchen. I was amazed she was able to do my tattoo in just a half an hour and with amazing detail! My tattoo has healed up so nicely and faster than any previous tattoos I have gotten elsewhere. Young does amazing work! read more

Diamond Tattoos - Oblivion Keyblade - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I just finished my 3rd tattoo with Young and Diamond Tattoo. I have to say no one cars more abt the art, placement and quality of the Tatt art than she does. Always honest abt the design and respectful of the fat this is a permanent work of art. She was fun and professional, and clearly cared abt her work. Even though her shop was busy, she worked quickly and carefully. And made sure I knew how to are for everything. I stopped by recently to show her the work and needless to say she was pleased with her work. Great shop, great artist! My tattoo artist for life. Thanks Young read more

Very unusual process... in order to even speak to the artist, you must pay a $200 deposit. Note: Although the deposit monies do get credited to the cost of a tattoo... even a credential anesthesiologist (one of the highest paid professions) doesn't charge $200 (or $2400 an hour) for a 5-minute meet and greet only. read more

My best friend and I decided to check this place out for our matching tattoos and had a great experience. We were in NYC for one day only and the artist was able to fit us in that afternoon. She drew a custom design for us and it came out better than I could have imagined! Great experience for my first tattoo. read more

I asked a question before i head to NY to get redoing my tattoos but they don't even respond back. I don't even know if this shop is operating? I was trying to get my tattoos done by Bae since i saw the blackink episode. Really disappointed. Yelp page said respond time was within 1 day but now i see 1wks.. read more

Young is such a talented artist. I like all her pieces. The speed and precision are also very impressive. She provided professional opinion on design, size and the placement. I am so happy about the result. I got mine done in 30-40 min with minimum pain. I have started to think the next one! She is very popular and busy so make your appointment as early as possible! read more

Diamond Tattoos - Phoenix! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I've had several tattoos with several artists and I can safely say that Young is as good as it gets. I got a small tattoo on my arm with some very straight lines involved and her lines and precision are UNMATCHED. Her work is beautiful. I've never seen such a steady hand. Young is great for your 1st tattoo or your 100th tattoo. She's friendly, nice, hilarious, and will be 100% real with you if she thinks a tattoo placement/size is a bad idea. You want that kind of transparency when you're getting permanently inked. It's a little pricey, but worth the price for this level of artistry. read more

What a great experience. This was my first tattoo and Young and JK were amazing! Went for a no pressure consultation and they were honest and fair. Told me the pros and cons of my design. JK did the work and he was super professional and just awesome. Love my tattoo and am so grateful to Diamond Tattoos. read more

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Great customer service. Quick and happy to help even with a lot of questions! Thank you

Young is a great artist! She is currently working on sleeve for me which is coming out amazing. She has a lite hand and works quick. The work she is doing for me is black and greay. Her line work, shading and use of negative space is on point! Well worth the money! read more

Diamond Tattoos is truly a hidden gem! Great space, clean and comfy. The owner, Young, is so nice, super talented and thorough!! My best friend and I got a simple yet difficult design (super straight lines needed) and she not only drew it up in 5 mins but helped us finalize the placement. She's a perfectionist in the best way who understands the importance of well done lines and coloring. This was my first visit but it definitely won't be my last! :) read more

This place is a hidden gem!! Young is amazing!! Went here for my first tattoo and couldn't ask more. She was very accommodating to what I wanted, and it made the process much more enjoyable knowing that she liked what she was doing!!! Everything was opened in front of me, so no worries for sanitization. My tattoo came out beautifully more than I expected. I will def go back for my second tat!!! read more