Visiting town for a few days and wanted to get a bit of art done. Got in contact with Josh and he…read moreworked with me to get something personalized and really cool. Josh is an amazing artist and the studio is one of a kind!! Looking forward to coming back next time I'm in town for some more art!!

I found tattooist Yeonnie through a friend who came here to get a tattoo of her cats. I really…read moreliked her art and when my friend showed me her versions of windchimes and norigae style tattoo, i was sold. After my first, I've been perusing what would be the best style for my second (I really wanted to get a tattoo dedicated to my cat, Matcha). I instantly fell in love and as fate has it, there was an inspo photo of an omamori with jiji (from kiki's) and cherry blossoms that hit my instagram. Instantly, I knew that this is the style I would like so I messaged Yeonnie and she responded quick. She will do the sketch a day before your appointment (you'll get a cute sketch by midday) and you can request any changes. I absolutely adored the edition of my cartooni-fied cat. Now that I have it on my upper left arm, I am so happy to have a few of the things I personally love forever on my body. Thank you :) I definitely would recommend her. She's quick so the painful moments does not last as long. highly recommend!!

In NYC for a week to see Phish at MSG and had a free afternoon. For reference I have extensive…read moretattoos and know a good portfolio when I see one. Found the Higher Ground online while checking out the portfolios of several shops and easily landed on this place. I walked in and Jin the owner was able to get me in right away. He was really professional, a nice guy, and even played music from Phish while he was tattooing me. His lines are crisp and clean and the tattoo has healed up nicely. I would 100% come back here for work from Jin the next time I'm in NYC.

From the owner: Higher Ground NYC is located Midtown of Manhattan and it’s Best & Premium private tattoo studio for…read moreyour custom design, Fine-line Tattoo and experience.

Young Bae did an amazing job with my tattoos! She worked with my budget and gave me some of the…read morebest 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!!

I have a few tattoos and this experience was BY FAR the best! Young was so fast and nearly…read morepainless. 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!

Okay, so this place is the best place I've ever been!! Everyone is friendly, the place is very…read moregood, they are professionals, they try to explain any questions you have, they are understanding, and apart from the fact that I don't speak English very well, they tried to understand me, and they also had someone who spoke Spanish!! That saved me, honestly this place is very good, they explain how I should take care of and treat your piercing. You must go to this place!

Be cautious before getting a piercing or buying jewelry here. Every aspect of the service was…read morerushed, communication about healing and downsizing was unclear, and additional costs for proper fitting and expensive jewelry were not explained upfront. For the high prices charged, the lack of transparency was very disappointing. BEWARE!!!

Loko did my wrist tat 5 years ago and I was in need of a touch up. I contacted Highline and they…read morewere able to quickly get me in. Loko is professional, explained everything very well, and works quickly. The studio is professional, clean, and I appreciated that it was empty with sufficient space. For the girls who love the dainty look, Loko does a phenomenal job.

It was such a wonderful experience getting my tatoo with Loko at HighLine Tattoo. He was very…read morepatient and made the requested changes to my design. He made sure the placement was exactly where I wanted it-- and had me check my quote multiple times to ensure it was what I wanted it to say! It did not hurt, and was a very relaxing experience. I highly recommend it!

I came to Art Ink Tattoo while visiting NYC and had such a great experience with Noirviens, a…read moreKorean tattoo artist specializing in fine-line work. I brought in my NYC x Bumble and bumble inspiration, and she executed it beautifully. The lines are delicate and clean, the little pops of color came out exactly how I wanted, and she captured my inspiration really well. Also -- she was FAST AF. I was genuinely impressed by how quickly she worked while still being so precise. I paid $180 for a small fine-line tattoo with color. It was definitely pricey for the size, but honestly, I get it -- you're in the middle of NYC. I was happy with the quality and how it turned out. Another huge plus: this was one of the few tattoo shops I found that stayed open late, which was perfect for my schedule. Helpful tip if you're trying to find it: the studio is upstairs, above a psychic place and a pizza place. Very NYC. Overall, my tattoo came out beautiful, the process was super quick, and Noirviens did a fantastic job bringing my idea to life. Definitely recommend!

Same day appointment for an impulsive Dolly tribute tattoo, and had an incredible experience! 100%…read morewill be back again for more ink!

I called and they were able to accommodate us straightaway. Very clean, very nice. Great start to a…read morefun weekend in NYC

I went here because I wanted a small tattoo before I left New York. The lady outside greeted me and…read moresaid there were two artist available right now . I walked up the stairs no one was inside. Finally a guy comes out and says sorry I'm eating and ask another artist to take me she said no and walked out . The guy said I was just trying to eat by then the vibes were off so I left .

I'm currently in the throes of my mid-life crisis and the first thing on my list was getting my…read morenose pierced. I've wanted to since I was 15 but two things were stopping me: insanely strict parents *and* a fear that I would hear the piercing. Yes, I know that's weird. I was heading to the city for some events and started researching where I wanted to go. Redink was the best match for me based on what I researched. When I was ready to make an appointment I used their easy online scheduler and--wouldn't you know it--nothing was available until after I was back home. After an event I was around the corner at my fav spot in the city when the friend I was with said I should just call--lots of places take walk ins later at night or people cancel. I called. They would take me. After another glass of wine (I'm a baby) and then another, we walked over. I was very, very anxious. And of course this is ridiculous for someone my age but whatever. I have a high threshold for pain but I was still freaked out about hearing the process. Spoiler alert: you don't hear it. After picking out a piece of jewelry (and appreciating insight from the staff--I have sensitive skin) I laid back and it was time. It hurt like a bitch but what do you expect when someone is sticking a needle through your nose? What matters is that I felt safe, everything was clean and hygienic and it healed CRAZY fast. The staff was really nice and the space is cool. I have tattoos and would absolutely get more here. I'd also get pierced here again if I decided to pierce anything else. Directions for aftercare were provided and easy to follow. I can't get over how quick and easy the healing was. I was sore and red for a few days but never had the bump most people get. Plus, I love love LOVE how it looks!

Well, I tried to be nice. They posted a flyer on their page with a spelling error. Instead of…read moreposting a comment, I messaged them. All I said was "I am not trying to be a jerk. I just wanted you to know there was a spelling error in your flyer." Their reply "no there isn't." I said " I was trying to be nice and not post it in the comments, so, I messaged you. It is "FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Not, first come first serve." They replied "yeah we know. It''s, first come first served." I said "I was trying to be nice and by sending you a nice message, to check out your attitude! Guess I know it now. They were extremely sarcastic. Then blasted me with 50 messages of flyers! Very immature business practices! Was going to book an appt for April when I go to NY. Forget it now.

Five stars (if I could give more I would), Naty did an amazing job with my bridal henna! She was an…read moreabsolute pleasure to work with, from the first email to the follow-ups she sent after the adornment to make sure aftercare was going well. Naty was so kind throughout the long process of applying my henna, making sure I was comfortable and doing everything she could to ensure we had the ideal conditions for application. Every single family member, friend, and guest was blown away by her intricate detail and the beautiful, thoughtful design. I couldn't recommend Naty enough. I am so lucky I was able to work with her for my wedding! Thank you so much Naty!

Naty was amazing to work with! She is a true artist and I felt an immense sense of calm and…read moreconfidence in her work. She made sure I was comfortable the entire time and frequently asked questions about my vision so I would get a design I loved. I have gotten so many compliments on my mehendi. She was so easy to work with and so flexible to make sure I had the best experience. I would 100% work with her again!

After looking at a few tattoo shops on the map, I walked into this shop around 8pm on a Sunday. The…read moreplace was empty and the artists, including who I presume to be the owner, were quick to help me out. I requested a black tattoo consisting of 3 numbers, 2" wide on my arm and was quoted $100 flat which is their minimum. The owner made a copy of my ID and the tattoo artist (sorry I forgot your name) confirmed the font and size. I waited less than 10 mins and was done within 15 mins. The lines are clean and exactly what I wanted. I also left a 20% tip. They use saniderm which I'm also a fan of. Thank you so much for my tattoo, I love it! Wish I had come across this place sooner so I could get more.

Small studio in an upper part of the building. Did a walk in and got me in and out within an hour…read more Quality was great and staff was friendly. Opted for a hand written "I love you" and a unique XOXo and it was exactly what I wanted. Definitely worth a stop