Excellent shop . Peter the owner did a great original piece for me today. He put it together exactly the way I wanted it and used a lot of creativity and style. He is very professional, a pleasure to speak to, and an excellent artist. The shop is very clean and has a cool vibe . I couldn't be happier with the results. I've gotten tattoos since I was 18 I'm now 55 , this is the best experience I've ever had . read more

I've gotten several tattoos at this shop and it's been a great experience each time. The place is extremely clean and they obviously take that very seriously. They're also very welcoming and the place has a nice, relaxed vibe. Shawn is a killer tattooer who always does phenomenal work, coming up with great designs from vague ideas. This tattoo I just said I wanted something like a retro spaceship and this is what he came up with. I get complimented on it constantly. If you're looking for a place to get a tattoo whether it's your first or your twenty-first, you can't go wrong at Silk City. read more

Silk City Tattoo - Rocket ship tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Don't go for a walkin unless you have 4+ hours to wait before being seen-- despite being told itll only be a few

In 2019 I had a tattoo that was extremely faded. It needed much more than a basic touch up...it needed a total re-do. A friend recommended this shop and they completely hit it out of the park! Since then, Silk City has been my go-to shop. They always do amazing work. The people working there are absolute pros and I can't recommend them enough. The shop is absolutely spotless and no one has an ego or bad attitude. I have a memorial tattoo planned, and there is absolutely no one I trust to do it more than this shop. read more

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I have been going to Shawn for wow I think 16 years for some of my tattoos and my brother and my ex boyfriend have all been tattooed by him as well. There's really no negative to this place at all they're welcoming their friendly they listen to your ideas they're very fairly priced and the place is incredibly clean. They never make you feel awkward or uncomfortable and they try to get you in as quickly as possible when their time slots allow. If you're considering getting a tattoo I would highly recommend going to see Sean I find him to be respectful trustworthy and an amazing artist read more

Mediocre/shaky line work. Genuinely felt rushed by the co-owner (Peter) for a piece that will need touch ups in the future. Super uncomfortable vibe, will not be returning. read more

I've heard a few people rave about this place. I already had 3 tattoos with 3 very different experiences at different places that I wasn't really impressed with. I made an appointment with Sean and I'm very happy with his work. He was friendly, professional and seamed to move pretty quick. He may not have been as gentle as 2 of my previous artists, but that's alright. I'm not sure if it was a more sensitive area, if it was in my head or if it was the type of needle he used. His work was perfect and the cost was very fair. It was nice to be in a private, clean space with a professional. I think I'll be booking Sean very soon for my next tat. read more

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Body Art is a personal thing, while there are samples on display for you to pick from, you will probably want some custom that matches your personal statement. These guys are artists in every sense of the word. I brought several images of the concepts I wanted to have included in my tattoo and Ruler did an amazing job of capturing mine. The sessions were fun, great conversations on music and the art of tattooing. All of staff at Silk City are very friendly, flexible and helpful. read more

Shawn was great did excellent job and exactly what I wanted, Would definitely recommend Silk City.

I went in a little less than a month ago after booking in March to see Christian Masot for a bluebird tattoo. The wait was absolutely worth it! This tattoo came out even 10x better than I thought it would! I had my vision set on getting a tattoo from Christian for a while and I'm so glad I found him. Not only did the tattoo come out BEYOND beautifully, but the pricing was exceptional! He predicted $200/hr for 4 hours, so I saved up $1000 for the tattoo and tip combined. The tattoo ended up taking only less than 2 and a half hours, and he ended up charging me only $350 + tip. I already know for a fact that I will be coming here for my next big piece when I decide it is time! read more

Silk City Tattoo - Bluebird tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

My college-age son and I got matching tattoos -- the first ones for each of us -- and it was a great experience! Peter did a wonderful job with the design. The shop is very clean and well-run. I'd recommend it to anyone. read more

Place is very clean, staff is very polite and helpful. Shawn was a pleasure to work with and was very reasonably priced. I wasn't done with the tattoo and I was already plotting how I could get back for a second trip. read more

Silk City Tattoo is the only place I will go to for my tattoos. In the past I've had Christian and Shawn both work on my tattoos, their both above and beyond, I would recommend them to anyone. Shawn did my last tattoo yesterday, Deathly Hallows symbol from HP. It turned perfect, I'm planning my next tattoo for a Doctor Who tardis. read more

Silk City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Clean. Organized. Professional. This place was all of those things. Shawn was great. Explained everything. Took time to explain after care. Etc. read more

Christian Masot was an absolute joy to be around. He gave me and my wife our first tattoos and we're so glad he was the one that did it for us. He has a really cool vibe and you can tell that he loves his job, clients, and most importantly, his staff. He is an amazing artist and I couldn't be happier with our tattoos. Kyle is also an awesome dude. Everyone has a very genuine and relaxed vibe which is important to me. Kyle worked with us to get our appointment and answered any questions we have. Also, looking at the work of other artists there, everyone is top notch, not a single weak link. I wish this shop and its owner Christian, nothing but the best and they have just gained two clients for life. I will refer everyone here. Thanks again!! read more

Just started my sleeve with Christian and his work is truly amazing. He is an artist and it's visible in his work as his attention to detail is impeccable. I come in with ideas and he is able to bring them to life which is a gift. He made me feel very comfortable .Not only was he super nice but also the staff at the shop. The guy at the front desk even came by a few times to offer me coffee and water. The shop is clean and always attended to. I already have plans to do another tattoo with Christian. read more

Mickey did my most recent pieces and he is simply an amazing artist. Highly recommend! read more

Silk City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Such a great place to get ink and Christian is the best artist here. Ruler kicks ass too.

really awesome shop. this was my first tattoo and i walked in and was able to have my design printed right away. i was tattooed by shawn and he was friendly and explained everything to me thoroughly. i was also given a paper that gave me exact directions on how to take care of the tattoo afterwards. the price was less than what i expected. i'll definitely be coming here for my next tattoo. read more

Silk City Tattoo - tattoo done by shawn dillon - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

This is place is great, I got a tattoo done by Ryan. He literally took what I had envisioned in my mind and put it down on paper. Then, as for the actual tattoo, it came out just how I wanted. He tattooed me with such skill that I felt no pain. Ryan's awesome, I'm going back for a larger piece, can't wait! read more

Silk City Tattoo - Pura Vida! - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

I was nervous and apprehensive and nervous and, well, nervous to get my first tattoo but silk city did an awesome job. I stopped by a few weeks before to make my appointment/pay a deposit (this was two years ago but making an appt was necessary FYI) and from there it was smooth sailing. The artists are talented, interesting & professional. I'd recommend this place to friends, fam, acquaintances, enemies (no one deserves a terrible -permanent- tattoo) ...anyone! read more

Silk City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Went back to Silk City today for my 2nd tattoo. First one was done here almost 8 years ago. Mickey did the one today and it really came out great. He was funny, engaging and great to work with. Put me at ease and made me really not nervous at all. The place was incredibly clean, which I 100% appreciate. The only thing preventing a 5 star review was a last minute scheduling issue, which I get happens, but the notice was very last minute. Great experience overall. I highly recommend Mickey, and the entire crew at Silk City. I'll be back should I decide to get a third tattoo. read more

Very professional. The staff are always super friendly. And they respond to emails ASAP. Mickey is awesome. read more

Silk City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Silk City Tattoo has a professional, helpful and friendly staff. I stopped in on Friday night and Kyle took his time viewing fonts for my tattoo. Shawn (owner) joined the conversation and offered his expertise. After about 30 minutes, I left letting them know I would be back but wanted to come in with a more focused design/vision; after all, a tattoo is not something you can erase if it's not exactly what you want...lol. The next night, I went in with a design and details, made my appointment and left a deposit. On the day of my appointment, Shawn was very patient while I tweaked the font a couple of times. He listened to me as I explained why I wanted the changes. The design signifies my family, first initials of our first names. THANK YOU, SHAWN!! I Love, Love, Love my tattoo...my first one, by the way. It is beautiful, absolutely perfect!! Can't wait to get my second tattoo from Shawn at Silk City Tattoo. read more

Silk City Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

My go to tattoo shop since Christian Lucca started working there. He is a fantastic black and grey artist, but always does a great job on the color pieces I get him to do on me. I came in with an idea, which he turned into a wicked digital painting and an even more wicked tattoo. Staff is friendly and very much on top of things too, which cannot be said about all tattoo shops. read more

Shop extremely professional from start to finish. Loved the reminders with texts and phone calls. I've followed Christian Lucca here and definitely not disappointed. Relaxed and clean atmosphere. Staff even put up with me trying to schedule my next appointment since I just couldn't makeup my mind read more

this place is very professional however my tattoo became very itchy however, this place is very pricey. I paid 120 For a little Hart on my wrist. read more

I walked into the shop & the artists were all outside smoking arguing over who was going to help me. The artist who did my tattoo barley looked me in the eyes, did not care at all that it was my first tattoo. He seemed very bothered by my questions and that I was wasting his time. The edges on the circle I got are very poor & he did not spend much time at all on it. I paid $85 for a tattoo the size of a quarter (or smaller). I heard good things about this place and was very disappointed in the customer service and the ending result! read more

A tattoo is a lifetime commitment so it is essential to choose the right artist and tattoo shop. After multiple recommendations from friends and reading awesome reviews about Silk City Tattoo online, I decided to call the shop to find out what their booking process was. Right off the bat, my phone call was answered with a very friendly greeting and all my questions were happily answered. I went to the shop that same day to make my appointment. Again, as soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted with a warm smile and friendly attitude. I was introduced to Vinny and we discussed my tattoo. He made me feel extremely comfortable and confident that he would bring my vision to life. I was having a quote that is very special to me tattooed on my foot. We set up my appointment and I was on my way. Two weeks later it was time to get my tattoo. I went in, filled out the necessary paperwork and finally got to see the design that Vinny came up with. He made sure that I absolutely loved it (which I did!) and we got ready to start tattooing. We agreed on the best placement for the tattoo on my foot and then got started. There's no way to decrease the pain, but Vinny worked quickly and carefully, occasionally asking if I was doing ok. When the tattoo was complete, he was sure to go over all the details regarding the after care of my tattoo. He assured me that if any issues came up with the healing, he would happily touch it up. Silk City is beyond clean and professional. Everyone that I came into contact with was extremely friendly and I felt totally comfortable being there. I absolutely adore my tattoo!!! I would highly recommend Silk City Tattoo for all your tattoo needs. read more

My wife and I were both recommended to Silk City Tattoo for our first ever tattoos and we couldn't be more happy! We both went to Dan for our tattoos and we walked away very happy. They were very friendly and accommodating to our schedules. It was a great first experience with getting tattoos and we highly recommend Dan and Silk City Tattoo!! read more

Professional, clean and great staff. Receptionists are easy to communicate with. Shawn is a great artist!! He was nice and listened to what I wanted. I love my tattoo, and he advised me to two sessions to help it heal better. It was definitely worth the wait. And even when my color started fading, I called the shop and I'm getting it touched up for free!! Very accommodating and understanding read more

What can I say, Silk City is the best I've ever seen! I have had the great pleasure of getting several pieces (including a full sleeve) from Christian. Da Man!! He is a truly gifted artist and a beautiful human being. The whole vibe at Silk City is pleasant, professional, welcoming and definitely all about badass ink. Christian is truly a maestro, who has an entire vision that he brings to reality, based on the initial idea. My first tattoo with Christian was a very complicated coverup. He nailed it! Totally wow. Seriously I couldn't believe it. It might sound funny, but I can say I've had some of the best times of my life, hanging with Christian, brainstorming and evolving concepts, and getting inked. Super conversations too :). Ink therapy @ Silk City! Totally, unequivocally recommend. read more

I can't say enough good things about Christian and the rest of the guys at silk city. Christian did a really beautiful portrait of St. MIchael on my ribs in 2009 (about five years ago now) and people still ask if it's new. I would recommend this shop to anyone who was looking for a tattoo and I know anyone who's been there would do the same. read more

I went here about a month ago for my first tattoo. The people are friendly and fun. I left a 40$ deposit. Mickey was my artist and he did large lettering on my calf. He was a funny, chill guy who made it a great first tattoo experience. It came out perfectly and he gladly increased the size of the tattoo for me. The place is a decent size and very clean and looks cool. Awesome experience and I will absolutely be back in the near future! read more

Silk City Tattoo - By Mickey - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Dan did an awesome job like always on my Tattoos. My daughter and I went in for matching Tattoo's and we couldn't be happier. Christian and the team of Artists there are top notch!!!! Highly recommended for a 1st time or 50th read more

Would never recommend. After my tattoo "healed" it became very itchy, puffy and burned. I went back several times and was sassed that it's normal because it's not red so there's no infection. No one responsible to talk to. I've been going to a dermatologist every 4-8 weeks to get cortisone injections which subside the swelling and itchiness for a short time. Very costly. The artist never unwrapped the needles in front of me so that I knew they were new, sanitary and clean. And he did not put a bandage over the fresh tattoo. Just allowed me to leave with an exposed tattoo. This tattoo was done 2 years ago! My dermatologist strongly recommends having the tattoo cut out. read more

I LOVE this place! I've seen work by all the artist and they are all amazing! I've only had work done by Christian! My father who was dead set against me getting another tattoo saw the portrait Christian did for me and now he recommends them to anyone he hears about even just thinking of getting work done! I moved to Phoenix this summer and need to go back to Jersey by the end of this year to do somethings. Well i planned my trip back there when Christian had an opening! I cant wait! read more

Just had a tattoo done by Shawn and it was fantastic work! Very professional and nicely done! Could not ask for more. Would recommend him and Silk City Tattoo to anyone. Don't go anywhere else! read more

Silk City Tattoo - Nicely Done by Shawn. Thank you! - Tattoo Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Got my first tattoo here. Very clean place, excellent artists. There was a little miscommunication about my tattoo, which was no one's fault really. Just a miscommunication. They fixed it for free once I had healed. Very happy with it. read more

I have been going to this Tattoo place for a few years now. friend of mine works there now.. Artist name is Ruler. My husband has been getting his ink done by him for over 10 years now. Everyone at the place is a great artist. We always tell our friends to go to this place.. and every time is a great outcome. They all Love their Tats . each artist has their own style. friendly staff and friendly artists. I guarantee you, you will Love it as well .. they are going to be at that ASBURY PARK TATTOO CONVENTION JULY 27-29TH you can stop by and see them . read more