I got a tattoo recently. My first. This is shocking to me still because I've turned this idea over…read morein my head for years. The conclusion was always the same. No. Can't do it. Then, an important occasion came up and I thought, why not memorialize it with a tattoo? Suddenly, the "no" became a "why not?" Then, the next question. Where to have this tat done? Well, if you look it up on Yelp, The Dead Presidents Lounge has rave reviews. So I called up. Next, I was asked to email what I was looking for. The manager took a look at my request and assigned me to an artist named Mel. There are about 10 artists working there. The art that I was asking for was very delicate. It turns out, Mel is awesome but full disclosure, she has a slogan. It's written on a sign in her tattoo room. "Always late but worth the wait." I arrived 15 minutes early. Mel arrived 20 minutes late. No worries. I brought lunch and ate it in the waiting area. I studied all of the sample tattoos on the walls. It was an interesting place with a Hindu vibe. It was explained to me that the business owner is Hindu. When Mel showed up, she arrived in a cheerful burst of energy and she immediately threw herself into the project. She presented me with options. We talked at length. She was very determined to deliver what I was looking for and very understanding. She has mad skills as both an artist and a communicator. She got it. And when she was done, it was perfect. A floral armband with a tiny blue butterfly was designed to look a bit like arm jewelry. The cost was $200. Mel was concerned that I would be in pain but actually it didn't hurt much. She gave me instructions on how to take care of the tattoo so that it doesn't get infected or dry out. As I was getting ready to leave I asked Mel about her thoughts on Asian fantasy animals. She smiled. "So you're already thinking about your next tattoo?" she asked. " I get that a lot." Yup. She got me. After years of putting off getting a tattoo, I may be back soon enough to get a tattoo on my other arm. Thanks, Mel and The Dead Presidents Lounge for your remarkable work.

I love this place and I love these people. The shop is super clean and everyone who works there is…read moregreat. I would highly recommend this place. I don't want to pick favorites but Whitney is my favorite.

I've been to quite a few piercing and tattoo shops but I real appreciated my experience with the…read morepiercer here, Gina. She made me feel really comfortable the whole time and I would not hesitate to return to her. This day, I had my rook pierced (ear cartilage) and it was so quick and easy. I also requested that she change and replace the jewelry in my tragus (another ear piercing). Once she called me in, I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. She is the master piercer here and you could tell she knew what she was doing. The major difference between her and other places, is she will use beautiful starter jewelry. The curved bar she put in my newly pierced rook was a double ended prong gem and I was so excited and I am so pleased. Most places will use a standard barbell and you have to settle with that until it's healed and you can return to have it changed. Since she pierced with this, I am set for years. She also put a beautiful gem in my tragus. I think this is the best place to get pierced in Albany.

I recently was serviced by courtney and in my opinion she was very rude and unprofessional. I…read morethought she seemed very impatient and annoyed with me. It was my very first time and I am not happy. Worse tattoo experience ever!!

What an amazing experience! I did my research on Yelp 1st... Selected a few shops, but really…read morenarrowed in on this one. I was in the area and decided to stop in to make an appointment. I was met by a young gentleman who asked if I was interested in getting my piercing done that day. I wasn't expecting the ability to walk-in and get the work performed, but I quickly agreed. Gene was knowledgeable, honest, funny and overall great at what he does. He talked me through re-piercing my nose and getting my very 1st daith piercing. I was in awe w/how great they both look! All-in-all, I was in the shop all of 20 minutes and walked out w/a great new and enhanced look. Thank you!!!

I wanted to get my septum pierced for a while now, but I just didn't know when. I recently moved…read morefrom NYC to Albany, so there wasn't much of a selection of tattoo and piercing studios. A coworker recently had hers redone, so I asked. She recommended Gene-O at Tom Spaulding's. I went there on a whim today, with my boyfriend in tow. It was a last minute decision and I'm glad I did! Gene pierced me without an appointment and I also got a second nostril piercing on the same side that I already had. He's extremely professional and a giant teddy bear, and was making jokes to keep me at ease and he was reassuring.

I would highly recommend going here for your tattoos first time or not Jason and t-bone are amazing…read morethis tattoo shop has been in service for over 30 years so your getting experience artist doing your work they had no problem take us in as a walk in you should call before hand to make sure of availability but me and the wife got them both done at the same time we are so happy with the service that we already planning the next one to get done when I say the detail is on point I mean its incredible, price was very fair you will have no disappointments at all ( GO CHECK THEM OUT ) and get your work done they got yu covered..p.s Thanks again guys I appreciate you:)

My wife, son and I decided to get a "family" tattoo after a recent life altering event near Albany,…read moreNY, my son's idea. What's the likelihood of driving around, looking for a tattoo shop after a Yelp search and finding that same tattoo shop on a "Lark" that my wife happened upon years ago for her first tattoo? Apparently very likely!!! We happened to be in Albany and my wife said "you know, I think my friend and I got a tattoo on this street 30 years ago (fate?) We stopped into Lark Street Tattoo. She said "this was the place!!!" We met the Owner T-Bone who fit us in on a "Lark" (pun intended). Great dude. So, 3 tattoos later, she is a return fan and my son and I are converts. Cheers guys and give them a shot! Great shop, people and time!!! We'll see you guys again!

I decided after months of putting it off that I wanted to finally get my nose pierced. Shocker…read morerequires masks and for you to sign a contract tracing sheet, which I think is fantastic. I stopped in after calling ahead by about half an hour, and we got started. I was nervous - I have plenty of tattoos, but only ear piercings - and I must admit, it was painful. I prolly wouldn't do it again. And I unfortunately - and humiliatingly - passed out right after David pierced my nose and put in the jewelry. I thought I was prepared, but I guess I wasn't, lol. Thankfully, he was absolutely awesome. He caught me and had me lay down for a while, brought me water and a lollipop to help with my sugar levels and kept checking on me to make sure I was okay. It took me about 20 minutes to get back to normal, and he was so patient and kind about it. That really meant a lot. If I ever get another piercing, I'll definitely be going here.

Sean was nothing but amazing! I wanted to add onto a rose tattoo I had gotten last year. Not only…read moredid he blend the old with the new perfectly, he created a true work of art. I trusted him to do what he thought would work, and was NOT disappoiI would definitely recommend this place!

It was a last minute decision between me my boyfriend and my cousin to come here, the place is…read moresuper cool, tiny. The first thing that caught my eye was the case of beer that everyone in there was drinking. I'm not 100% sure if the person who did our piercings was drinking, but i would like to believe not. Secondly, the place reeked of weed. The people in there are very nice the piercer/tattoo artist was calm at first. Though, one thing i noticed which he did for all three of us, is he set up the station WITHOUT gloves on and used a dull...sharpie...(not body safe ink) to mark our piercing. He did not check with us on the placement and he just went in and pierced it immediately upon marking. I went first. I just got my nostril pierced. it was quick and it went well. then my cousin, got her septum. because they didn't have a flat table to lay down on, he had her sit in a chair upright, and she pulled back on him, which was of course on her, though, he didn't use clamps the first time around, because he couldn't find them and didn't want to spend the time looking he ended up piercing her nostril by accident as well the (first time). he was very kind and cool during all this considering the situation. He redid her septum and it went well the second time. he use the clamps this time around and it went well. He was definitely frazzled after that. Then my boyfriend; he got his nostril pierced and the needle was quick, he got it through, but for some reason, he couldn't get the piercing in. he struggled for quite some time until he finally decided to just re pierce it. he struggled for what seemed like 10 mins trying to get the stud in, but he finally got it in. After all this, we've probably occupied about 30-40 mins of his time. and the only reason i mention this is because he was the only person doing the tats and piercings, and he had another guy waiting to get tattooed who was already in the chair before we got there with the stencil already on. Overall, all of our piercings looks great. and for myself, i had a good experience here, but my cousin and boyfriend, they would say otherwise.

Very professional, I was nervous but the piercings were quick and relatively pain free! So glad I…read moredecided to stop by! Thank you!!

I have had three pieces done by Celtae and I could not be happier! Celtae takes her time with…read moreeverything to make sure it is perfect. Prior to the appt she will sit down with you to discuss shape, size, thickness, font etc to make sure its perfect for you. She will look at the piece on your body in various lighting and positions to make sure it looks good in different aspects. The shop is so pretty and clean. Celtae has also had an apprentice with her the last few times I was there who was very kind as well! I am really happy that I have found Pinpoint art and cannot wait to continue to get more work done here!

I've gone here to Celtae a couple times now and I love her work!! She's super friendly and makes…read moreyou feel very comfortable. I'll keep going back to her and Jasmine for as long as I can!

Quality artists, good people and a clean enviroment. I have been recieving tattoos from these…read moreartists since they opened. I highly reccomend consulting. You wont be disappointed. Keep your eyes open for some of their events and raffles!

I have been going to Dan for over a decade and every piece looks new…read more He and Holly are friendly, knowledgeable, professional folks who can guide you through the entire process.

Despite the dangerous crowd that has grown on the business end of lark street in the recent year I…read morecontinue to enjoy and feel safe being tattooed at the curly wolf. Not only do the artists here do phenomenal work they also are amazing about making sure I feel safe before and after my appointment. They do a great job of policing the area around their business as a 28 year old local woman this effort is much appreciated Ask for Sean he is an incredible artist !!!

Had a great experience here while getting a small tattoo! My friend/tattoo artist recently moved to…read morethis shop and I was excited to check it out! It's a small shop, ground level on Lark. It is easy to get to and they have a couple parking places - huge plus for this area. It's super homey inside with plenty to look at while you are laying down, unable to move, and in slight discomfort. Really had a quick and easy experience getting my custom tattoo. They have great service, clean environment and quality tools and such. Kate did a great job on delivering what I wanted to represent my love; my dog. Would certainly recommend Kate and this shop.