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!!

What's goodie Society, TheMadScientist on the CHECK IN wit a journey I took on 09/27/25 for a…read moreTATTOO PIECE I've been itch'n to get since 2022. And WHO BETTER to do it than "THE IDEA GENIE" Chris J. THE BLACK FISH TATTOO shop is Humble UpScale Tattoo place with very down to earth staff; they are very open and warm to new client yet the inside is a KICK of NOSTALGIA at ever turn. NOW, back to Chris, it has not been a miss when it comes to give'n her my tattoo idea with a few references pictures. Then BAM from my mind onto my body with a few WAVE of her MIGHT TATTOO WAND; I have a new piece of art I will CHERISH FOREVER and GET MORE COMPLIMENTS than ZOE KRAVITZ in New York. If you're LOOK'N for the TOP TIER of ART on your BODY. Book with CHRIS J or anyone at BLACK FISH TATTOO you won't REGRET IT. You know the SCIENCE Stay LYT Society Bah BAH BIG L.Y.T

the entire staff was so nice and welcoming!! myself and two friends came in for spontaneous…read morepiercings while on vacation and the process was super speedy. all of the staff were also extremely helpful, patient, and thoughtful while helping us choose our piercings. My rook piercing and my friends' conch piercings all turned out beautiful!! genuinely the best piercing experience I've had thus far. Major thanks to Logan and Joan for our piercings!! If I'm ever back in New York I'm def coming back!!!

TLDR: Got a navel done here - pricy but 100% worth it to be done by a very skilled and experienced…read morepiercer. It's a permanent thing on your body so I would pay more ensure that it's done correctly anyway! The service here was amazing and everyone is incredibly knowledgeable and excited to work with you! I made an appointment here to get my navel re-pierced and chose this place due to their high ratings and reviews on Google. I can say with confidence that the accolades are well deserved! I had the pleasure of working with George to do my piercing. Upon walking into my appointment I was greeted by another employee who checked my ID and walked me through the process while George was getting ready for me. He was so friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and welcoming! He warned ahead of time that navel is an anatomy- based piercing so there's a chance I won't be able to get it done after my consultation, in addition to aftercare and resources so that I'm well-armed with everything I need to know to take care of my new piercing. In the last I've had my navel done unprofessionally, and then again professionally about a few years ago so I was hesitant about the scarring. George did my consult and assured me that it was safe for me to get it done again. He walked me through the process and talked through exactly what he was doing for prepping and piercing so I didn't get anxiety in anticipation. My navel looks beautiful and it's healing so nicely!! I felt safe, assured that I was getting it done so professionally, and I love how all the info is displayed on the website. All piercers have IGs if you have follow up questions and they respond so fast! Highly recommend!!

I went in for my first tattoo, and the experience was so easy! I was able to book an appointment…read moreonline, and then send over the design that I wanted. Once I got there, they confirmed what I wanted, and then the whole staff was so nice when I was nervous. My tattoo was done by Jimmy, and he was very reassuring. He gave really clear instructions for aftercare. I would definitely go back! *Although you can pay with a card, tips are cash/Venmo.

The best piercing store I've been to! They use clean, single-use needles, and their prices are very…read morereasonable. The store manager, Marc, is incredibly nice and provides a thorough consultation before proceeding with the piercing. They also have a great selection of jewelry to choose from. I've gotten 95% of my piercings here, as well as my tattoos--it's truly my happy place! Appointments are easy to book, and walk-ins are welcome.

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!

Cool shop, and nice people but super overpriced. A space filler shouldn't be 300 dollars. Felt like…read moreI was being "cool guyed". I liked the artist but feel like I was price gouged. Disappointed with what I got for what I payed. I am heavily tattooed and understand that it's a well known shop in the city but 300 for a tiny tattoo doesn't feel great. Definitely won't be going back which is unfortunate.

Way too expensive! It felt kinda bait & switchish. They never gave us a solid number even after…read moresketching and placement was done (something we should've made sure of) but for a simple tattoo with only 6 letters, he at least could've blended it in a little more with the tattoo above! Maybe some lines or shading? Idk. The work itself is nice but not worth $250. Can't say we'd be back or recommend.

I discovered Uplift Studio when I was looking at what businesses were around a hotel I had booked…read more I loved the flash tattoos on their website and decided to make getting my first tattoo a part of this trip to NYC. I ended up getting two tattoos at Uplift with the artist Junh, who was recommended as a great artist for a first-timer. It was the perfect experience, from initial consultation--I set it up online, then visited the studio a couple of days before to talk about two possible designs--through the tattooing process. The studio was spotless and elegant. The atmosphere was so calm that I felt like I was at a spa. Junh was super friendly, patient, and encouraging as we worked out placement and different sizing options. I didn't know what to expect about discomfort/pain, but I suspect it was much more comfortable because I felt so welcomed and taken good care of. I actually found the whole experience oddly relaxing. I love how the tattoos turned out, they are exactly what I wanted. Before I left I already had plans for my next tattoo. The healing process has been going perfectly. Props also to the studio for being so responsive when I contacted them through Instagram DMs, answering my questions and helping me set up the consultation and appointment before I traveled to NYC.

I absolutely loved my experience at UPLIFT Tattoo in NYC. From the moment I walked in, the…read moreatmosphere felt welcoming, professional, and very detail oriented. Bussy was amazing and helped me change all my piercings, including my ears and belly button. He made the whole process feel easy, comfortable, and stress free. You can really feel how experienced and attentive he is. I also got three sweet tiny fineline tattoos with Junh, and I couldn't be happier. His work is incredibly precise, delicate, and elegant. The process was much less painful than I expected, and he made me feel calm and confident the entire time. The studio has a beautiful, clean aesthetic and the whole team truly cares about your experience. I'm so happy I trusted them and I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend UPLIFT if you are looking for quality tattoos or piercings in New York. And but thank you to Maksim for making me feel like I was there in another life :))

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 had been looking for a tattoo design for a detailed wave but couldn't find much I like. I sent…read moreDani what I wanted and she worked with me to make it exactly what I imagined. Her detailed work is incredible and definitely check out her instagram @danitattoonyc She is very busy so be sure to follow when she is taking inquiries. Her work is worth the wait. The actually facility is also wonderful. Very clean, spacious and welcoming. Somehow Dani's playlist had some of my favorite music on it which set the whole experience to be a great one. Would recommend both Dani and the location.

I had an appointment for a consultation with Can at InkedNYC and I was not disappointed. First, my…read morehusband and I received a friendly welcome when we walked in by Sami and Xy''Anne. The place is immaculate and smells fresh and clean. Great vibe! Can was on time for our meeting and we had a great conversation, I can't wait to get started on my sleeve!

In the process of doing my full sleeve tattoo and honestly I can say they are the best place to go…read moreto if you need a professional artist!!! Tony took the time to study my arm before the process and even gave the best professional advice on how to get my dream tattoo. The process has been amazing and I can say he will be my permanent artist for every piece I get!! His wife Andressa is the best with communication too when you need to set up your scheduled appointment (:

Everyone is so nice inside the shop, and my tattoo came out beautifully. I highly recommend Tizy!read more

I decided to finally face my fears and get my first tattoo. I stumbled across Jing when I was…read moresearching for artists and while the salon wasn't in my area I was willing to make the trip anyway. I emailed my idea and availability and they got back to me a few days later because they were on vacation. I didn't end up booking until maybe almost a month later (emailed in June) because I had to make sure I had the right amount of funds. Thankfully the deposit I made secured my spot for the following week and due to wanting a change in the design Yida was kind enough to consult with me on the change. The tattoo was on my chest and it was quite painful but at the same time tolerable. Jing did a lovely job on my piece and I felt at ease being there. We took breaks but she finished in about two and a half hours. I'll cherish this piece for the rest of my life. I definitely plan on coming back soon. I feel like I made the right choice in trusting Jing!

I came here twice, double helix and came back for my conch/flat. I love my piercings sm I will def…read morebe going back once these are healed to change my jewelry and maybe even get more.

I got a piercing from this dude when I was in HS because it was one of the few places you could get…read morefacial piercings as a minor, as long as you had parental consent. Wanted spider bites. Guy charged my mom $300. I was new to the piercing seen but obviously after getting more piercings and tattoos elsewhere, I realized this guy took advantage of my poor mom because of the fact he could tell we didn't know any better. he even took a photo to post to instagram--think he decided against it because he knew it might bring to light how severely he overcharged.