Kevin helped me with both a tattoo and piercing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, I'll…read moredefinitely be coming back! Chill atmosphere and nice people :)

I've been coming here for years! Everyone who works here is great, I can't recommend this shop…read moreenough. It's clean, the employees are wonderful, they do great work, and they care about everyone who walks through the door. It's a fun atmosphere and you can tell everyone is passionate about their work. I will always tell people to come here! Shoutout to Will and Adam :)

Came here for a walk in since they have a "Get What You Get" option and I loved it here! Erin was…read morevery nice and welcoming when I first walked in the shop. My artist, Chris, did an amazing job with my tattoo and it was very clean and sanitary!! Chris is super friendly and does an amazing job, highly recommend coming here for a tattoo!

Every single worker was unpleasant/rude and on phone/eating, owner definitely needs to have a…read morediscussion with their staff regarding customer service.

Uhh. This place doesn't exist at the same address anymore so I feel as though there's no true…read morereview I can leave. All sources say this spot should've been open, but once I walked there with a friend for a birthday tattoo I planned to gift her, there was not a SINGLE sign of this Place being open, nor any signs as to where we should go instead if there was a relocation. The phone number wasn't active either ‍ so either they were messed up this day (a Tuesday in the middle of the day); or something's going that I wasn't aware of, or that wasn't broadcasted. I'll give it two because I assume they do good enough work. But I never had the opportunity to find out

Nobu is pretty good me and my friends went here in the summer spontaneously to get tattoos. Nobu…read morewas really nice to us and drew up our tattoos nice and quickly. He's also very light handed so the tattoo was the most painless one. I got a sad face sticky not taped on my leg. Pretty nice piece and good pricing. Definitely will go back soon!

The vibe there was great! Everyone was extremely friendly, kind, and professional. The overall…read morequality was very good too--the jewelry was high quality, and so was the service itself. I got pierced by Lauren, and she was very patient, professional, and friendly. I got my double helix done there.

100% going back!! 7 souls in Jersey City are highly professional and excellent with service. This…read moreis my first tattoo! I got the cross with a semi-colon. Del was my artist. He was very informative, huge about checking my temp and cleaning the facility. Everyone in the building was very friendly and fun to talk to! I love how Del took his time and spoke to me through the process. I'm going back! 100% going back without a doubt.

High prices, mediocre work. Nice people tho…read more Charged $1000 upfront for 2 n half hours of work. Needed it redone by a better artist once it healed. I don't think their sketch like some other shops, the skills are limited tho.

I'd wanted to get my nose pierced for quite a while so I started searching for piercing artists who…read morewere skilled and also adhered to a high level of cleanliness. I knew that I'd found the right place as soon as I went to the website. Everything was explained in great detail. I followed up by emailing Brandon regarding pricing. He responded quickly and kept in touch. He even emailed me just to let me know that the shop was going to open later than usual so I wouldn't just arrive and have to wait. A little anxious, I brought along my friend for moral support. Brandon was really wonderful and put me at ease. He walked me through the entire process and answered all of my questions. I was really worried that it was going to hurt like hell but I'm happy to say that it was more uncomfortable than painful and it was over in no time. I am now pierced and I couldn't be happier with that decision and the decision to choose Encrypted and Brandon. I'd highly recommend this studio and its owner. Professional at every step, kind and knowledgeable. I'm already trying to decide what tattoo to get next so that I can go back to the shop. Thanks Brandon for making my piercing experience a great one! :)

I absolutely love my new tattoo! Marc was the artist who i worked with and he was just great. I…read morewould definitely come back as well as recommend to my friends. It was a very clean facility as well as very professional. In addition to this the staff was very informative when it came to aftercare and how you should care for your tattoo or piercing.

Mark is the best.My wife and I Love getting our tattoos from here,they make you feel welcomed and…read morecomfortable.Highly recommend his work.10/10

Camille fixed a tattoo (done by a different artist) that was looking ROUGH and she was awesome! She…read moremade the whole process a breeze, was friendly and professional, and now I can stop fantasizing about chopping my arm off. Would get a tattoo from her any day.

It's been a couple months now since getting my tattoo from Camille and just wanted to say what a…read moregreat experience I had! Being a second tattoo, and my first experience not so great (from another shop), I was a bit unsure as to what to expect. In the creative process, working with Camille using a mix of my original idea and what she had created as a mockup, was pleasantly easy. She had also thoughtfully drafted up the piece in such a way that would age better while maintaining substantial detail - partly by increasing the overall size I had originally envisioned, which was necessary. She then printed out 4 different sizes of the outline for me to pick between keeping these things in mind. Camille is an incredibly gifted artist and a wonderful conversationalist. I was mesmerized watching her freehand all the details after the line work, and chatting with her made the 3+ hour process fly by as she kindly entertained all my questions I fired away at her as an experienced artist and person. I will say that I had payed more than I originally anticipated by quite a bit, but keep in mind that I had made the decision to increase the size of the tattoo pretty substantially as well which isn't easy to plan for - knowing this, Camille deferred any tip when I offered. Anyway, good tattoos ain't cheap and cheap tattoos ain't good! Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality work backed with high confidence beyond competence. Thanks again, Camille!

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.

I got my forward helix and conch pierced with Nine Moons last month in October…read more I came in 15 minutes early and was greeted by Naomi. She really calmed my nerves and helped me pick out and style a few pieces and also picked similar options with different price ranges. I really enjoyed my experience with Naomi because was so welcoming, professional, and really took the time to go over options. After picking the jewelry, Starr was ready for me. The room is very clean and private- and the bed you lay down on is large and comfy :). She mapped out a few locations for the forward helix and conch based on the placement and anatomy and she took pictures on her phone since I had a hard time seeing it in the mirror. If Naomi didn't calm me down already, Starr is really the most gentle and friendly piercer I've met. Incredibly patient. And I would like to believe that her swift skills in piercing made the experience pain-free. I also did my downsizing with Starr and it was a breeze. All in all, I wish I got all my piercings done at Nine Moon- this place is a gem. Their collection is exquisite and if I plan on getting more piercings, I will revisit this studio and recommend it to others. Thank you Starr and Naomi.

Super, super, super amicable, warm, and approachable staff that know what they're talking about and…read moreput their hands to where their mouths are. I came here for some help on an irritated piercing and was pretty nervous about not being able to do much about it after looking through the price ranges very briefly. You make a reservation and if you're tardy by some time they charge you their deposit fee $40+ dollars. Luckily, we came in early and were greeted very warmly by the staff here and after explaining the situation, were asked to wait. I loved the atmosphere of the shop: spotless, classy, sophisticated, and with a large selection of high-end jewelry for you to ooh, ahh, and oggle as you please. Shortly after, I then picked out some jewelry, and then was promptly taken to the back by a staff member. They tried finagling the hole for some time to save my 8 year old piercing, all while trying to ease my anxiety and talk me through the pain of the irritated piercing. After no avail, we decided to give up and let the piercing retire so the spot can heal again. With all that said and done, I was not charged because they understood the trauma of retiring and letting go of an irritated piercing. I was recommended to return 2 months after if I wanted to get it redone again. If I do decide to reinvigorate the spot I'll definitely be back. They are so bubbly and relatable here that I know I'll be well taken care of. Amazing place for new holes if you have a pretty penny and a hankering for change in your near future.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Naty is the most talented henna artist in New York City. I have gotten…read moremy henna done in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. no one compares to the love and care Naty puts into her craft. From the moment I walked into her art studio, the vibe was nothing short of comfortable and spectacular. I have recommended her to multiple friends at this point and they all walk away saying the same thing. Naty is a world class artist. Book her while you still can is all I can say!

I had a great experience getting inked by Naty! It started with a concept and a couple of…read morereference images, and she took it from there, creating this custom design for my partner and I. She shared her thinking with us as she showed us the design, and it was cool to see all of the other reference images she pulled to come up with the design. Naty invited feedback, and patiently repositioned the stencil for both of us in order to get it just right. I felt like she gave us exactly what we asked for. Natalia's space was clean, the background music was chill, she clearly cared about sanitization, and she seemed to work at a good pace. She also cut a large piece of second skin to keep the fresh tattoo safe. Really, I've got nothing but good things to say about my experience, and I can't wait for my next one!