I went in a couple weeks ago to get my daith pierced. I had been hoping to get in somewhere with an…read moreAssociation of Professional Piercers member, but the closest shop listed was Albany and I did not want to drive that far. The girl who did my piercing was super nice, needles and jewelry had clearly been autoclaved and she placed the piercing perfectly as far as I can tell. It's healing up nicely so far! I also got a few other piercings and a tattoo done here over the years. Never had any issues.

Pierced my cartilage too deep with too small of a CBR. Left no room for swelling. My ear has been…read morein excruciating pain since I got it done, & it won't stop gushing blood. 2+ hours at a time to stop the excessive amount of blood. I now have to get put on antibiotics and have it taken out. & No it's not infected, I've been cleaning it how I should & I had it looked at by a different piercer at my trusted shop. He told me to get on antibiotics before he takes it out to prevent infection.

Nads the tattoo artist was an amazing person, skilled artist and great person! Highly recommend…read more10/10 great artist for planning ahead and also walk ins!

Our 16 year old got her nose pierced for her birthday. Everyone was friendly and she had a great…read moreexperience.

15 year old daughter really wanted her nose pierced but was nervous. Piercer was very patient ,…read morereassuring, and kind. Very reasonably priced as well. Will definitely come back!

My daughter recently got her first tattoo, against my better judgment... And it was on her neck…read morebehind her ear.. And it turned out horrible the lines "we will call em lines".. were subpar at best. Sad that was her first experience.. Disappointed for her . As it sadly is now "there" for ever. I am only Hope he was having a "bad" day....

They treated me great! i asked for a conch piercing and they even made sure to avoid the blood…read morevessel in my ear. the decorations really made the place as well. overall fantastic experience and would recommend!!

From the owner: We like to welcome new customers and also new ideas for Forged Tattoos and Piercings - Specializing…read morein black and gray realism and traditional tattoos. We offer a wide variety of piercings. Come visit us today!" let us help you forge a new path in your journey on your body transformation.!

Friendly personable quality work prices right a good choice that predisposes is to the real intent…read moreof tats

Dude can't do piercings for SH**. He doesn't take his time, doesn't reassure that they are straight…read moreand even. He needs a tool and doesn't use one. He makes excuses "oh well not every piercing will look even" um? If you're a pro? SHOW IT. No matter WHO your customer is. The lack of consideration for another's body isn't cool. Weird malicious vibes honestly. It's white owned and it feels as if there's this weird energy more about black people and grown women who seem a certain way. Most of the woman who had negative experiences in reviews were GORGEOUS. The piercings wont be in deep enough and they l're more likely to reject too, wasting your damn money.

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 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'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.

This is my first tattoo, the experience is pretty good, although the artist is a little impatient…read moreduring the disscussion. The picture one shows the tattoo on the third day, I think the line is really lack of continuity and it looks not smooth. Overall it looks fine and the total cost was $120.

Love there tattoos artists! Will be returning they do such amazing art and really take there time…read morein it even if it's sketching it out after hours

My adult son wanted a special tattoo while he was in town for a few weeks, and we absolutely lucked…read moreout. Mark Manley is incredibly talented - friendly, professional, and someone who immediately makes you feel comfortable and at ease. The studio, owned by Emily and Josh, is a beautifully renovated house on Canal St - spotless, welcoming and thoughtfully run. My son had his consultation and his tattoo the very next day and couldn't be happier with the result. As his mom, I was so grateful he had such a positive experience for something so meaningful. Highly recommend!

They are a great bunch. The place is nice and clean and inviting. Sarah did my tattoo and it came…read moreout awesome. This was my 11th tattoo. She was fast and professional. She explains everything very well. This would be a great place to get your first tattoo or your next one!

Chris gave me the worst tattoo I have ever gotten. The first red flag was when he put the stencil…read moreon backwards. I had to correct him the proper way to put on a stencil which is ridiculous because he is suppose to be the artist. I wanted a black and grey realistic female hand holding a snake. It looks absolutely horrible! Nobody can even tell what it is. I instantly cried when I got into my car after the tattoo was done. I now have to live with this piece of crap for the rest of my life. He should honestly pay me for alaser removal.

The Absolute BEST I…read morewas recommended to Chris and Raven Tattoo by a friend, and going to him has been the absolute best tattoo experience ever! He went above and beyond throughout-- beginning with the design consult where he helped me realize the vision I had for my first large back piece. I have gotten several smaller pieces over the years at other places all over the country and can attest that Chris and Pink Raven are the best across the board. Best Artist with amazing attention to detail, Best personality, most fun to work with, Best shop -- which is spotlessly clean and welcoming. Chris has a very chill and professional vibe. I felt completely confident and relaxed from start to finish. But the best part of all was my finished piece- which is amazing and waaay better than I even dreamed it would be. Anyone considering their first tat or some major ink work should NOT go anywhere else. Thank you Chris! See you again soon! - Robb G.