Meet Katherine Elizabeth (KE)- the badass with the steady hands and a heart of gold. Tucked in the…read moreback of Skin City Tattoo on Broadway in Kingston, NY, KE's piercing studio is more than just a space. Think cozy nook meets pink-covered table to lay down+funky charm and completely professional. It's the kind of spot that puts you at ease fast, whether you're getting your first piercing or your tenth. I'm usually not the type to follow other people's fashion or styling sense- but there's one influencer I was drawn to. Not because she has a bohemian vibe (ok, yes) but her content is inspiring and bold. And when she got her daith, I said to myself, "well, it's not a tattoo nor will I have a piercing on my face" (no offense to anyone). So a daith it was! When I began reading up on piercers in my area, KE won. She's fierce at what she does and a true expert who knows a woman's body like a freaking book. Oh...and she's funny as hell! Since I'm new to a daith piercing, she took care of me real good. She was gentle and knew exactly how to make my piercing experience smooth and fun. Whether you start with a classic U-shaped barbell or go for a sleek hoop like I did with a diamond-edge sparkle, because hey... style matters, KE will help you through it all. And the jewelry? Let's just say your options aren't basic. From titanium to rose gold, tiny studs to bold hoops, she has a range of styles and metals that match every vibe. So yes, my piercing is great- but the experience was even better. And let's be clear- KE doesn't play when it comes to safety. She's always gloved up, every tool sanitized, every surface spotless. I felt totally confident that I was in a clean and professional space where safety came on top. Aside from the daith piercing, I also changed an existing top piercing with a compression black onyx(?) stud that I totally fell in love with. When everything was said and done with the two earrings, the daith piercing and a saline piercing mist, $162 was worth it. She takes appointments but walk-ins are totally cool too. If you're ready to get pierced by someone who just gets it, KE's your girl.

It is safe, sterile, and a great place to get pierced or cosmetic tattooing or a nice haircutread more

I have received many tattoos over the years from Emily and I will always come back to her! Her line…read morework, colors and shading are absolutely gorgeous and she is an amazing human being as well! She loves to draw ladies, animals and so much more! Always recommend going to her! The rest of the staff is fantastic as well, always really nice, loves to see progress on the pieces you get and ask about any future projects! Billy, Jessie and everyone there are some of the best you can deal with! Check out their instagram too! They are cash only and take a deposit up front but for the quality of the pieces and artists the pricing is worth it!

Most welcoming and enjoyable shop I've ever been to!…read more Everyone who works here takes great pride in their craft and making sure clients have all the options and knowledge about what they do, what they think is safe and they always make sure you are aware of their capabilities. They are always upfront for what can be reasonably accomplished. The work stations are clean, as is the work! The hourly rates on ink is extremely fair. And I've never felt more comfortable. I have gotten my pieces from Emily. In the past year and a half she's added 4 stunning works of art on my body, that are beautiful, clean and even emotionally healing in ways I've never expected. In the hours I've been worked on I've had the joy of watching Jessie and Billy both create equally amazing work. Go in! Get yourself a consult! You won't be disappointed by these amazing professionals

Jason was nice and recommended Jozlyn to do a piece on me, I had reached out to her, and never…read morereceived a reply of any sort. Also filled out a request form for an appointment and never heard back.

It was my first time getting a tattoo, and Jozlyn did an amazing job! She was super responsive and…read moreaccommodating as we talked beforehand, and she was prepared for my visit with different size options for me to choose from, to be able to pick what felt right for me. I knew I was in good hands from the beginning, and her work is impeccable. I would highly recommend her for fine line delicate work. I'm so happy with my result.!

I contacted the Marky Mark's for help with a terribly infected conch piercing that I had gotten…read moredone at a different shop. McKinsey took me in and took out the old earring that had been too small initially and thus gotten embedded in my ear. She cleaned me up, put a new size-appropriate earring, and gave me much better instructions on caring for it to get this healed up. Not only did she help me in this respect, but she was so kind, gentle, and sympathetic through the whole ordeal. I will easily be using her for any future piercings.

McKinsey was so fucking sweet, I'm terrible with needles but she did 2 piercings and to my surprise…read moreno fainting occurred and nothing was drawn on my face unlike at the doctors. She also did my girlfriends piercings who took it like a the man I am not.

Tania does a great job. She has always taken time to make sketches look as i envisioned…read more Comfortable Aura 100% of the time. Always fairly priced all these years, and excellent fine line tattoo work

Do not go. So not worth the money and you wont be getting a good tattoo. Vibes were off from the…read morebeginning. Just booked a removal appointment for that tattoo. Also heard one artist doesnt even have his license!!!!! And yes i do have the right one. In kingston ny.

Awesome work. It's been a month since Matt did my custom tattoo. I get compliments on it every day.read more

These are nice people and they do amazing tattoos!--- best shop in the area! Went saw something 7?…read moreThey were rude, came here and got just what I wanted and was less expensive

My daughter had her ears pierced a couple of years ago. At that point, they did a great job. She…read morejust had a second set of holes done. The woman doing them was very pleasant. The piercing gun malfunctioned. It took her and another woman several minutes to manually put the back on one of the earrings. Although we have been very careful to follow the cleaning instructions, both ears have massive infections. I think that the equipment was probably not clean. That is terrifying. DON'T GO THERE!

Peircing was very quick and clean. The woman, Nicki, working there was pleasant. Would definitely…read morerecommend and go again.