We got pierced by Logan and she was fantastic! We called around noon and she was able to fit 3 of…read moreus in for piercings at 4pm same day. She was so friendly and professional and made for an incredibly fun outing for us. All the piercings were quick, painless, and turned out great. The shop was so cute and clean and everybody was so pleasant there. Wonderful shop!

I have enjoyed every single time I've visited. I have felt so comfortable. As an LGBTQ+ person I've…read morenever felt any negative vibes. The staff is super friendly, and the shop takes their service very seriously. I show up at my allotted time (maybe 10 mins early cause there's always paperwork). I get all signed in. The person running the desk is usually pretty busy. They seem to get a lot of calls and bookings when the shop is full of artists and folks. When it's my turn I get escorted back to the artist or they come and get me in the cute little waiting area. There's clearly a lot of time taken to keep the shop clean here. I've seen so many single use sanitary needles and paper towels among other things. Everything gets wiped down before I get going. The artists do a good job of making sure you are ready and super happy with the sizing and placing. One of my tattoos I actually asked to be moved three or four times and I felt like a butt but the artist was super chill about it. I am not the person to send back a restaurant dish if it's wrong and it took some practice to tell artists to resize or relocate an outline. During the tattooing process I get asked a good number of times if I'm comfortable or if I need to stand up and shake it out. They do have water and snacks if you forget, but you should always eat! I will always return to this shop. It's a third-place for me for sure. I always feel like family.

They were so nice on the phone! Did not have the availablity for last minute appointments.read more

Awesome experience! Justin was really patient and very helpful during the whole design process and…read moretattoo experience. Being that it was both my friends and my first tattoo he really took the time to explain the process and everything. I felt comfortable the whole time. He has excellent line work and I could tell he likes to perfect his work and make sure the client is happy with the end design. I recommend anyone to go to Dakini Tattoo whether it be your first or third one. They seem to really care about the process and you will not feel rushed or anything. Thank you Justin for a great experience! Hope to be back soon for a second tattoo :)

decided to get my septum pierced, and received numerous tips to go here, and i was not…read moredisappointed!! starting with the reception, the receptionist (who's name escapes me) was such a sweetheart and was so friendly and welcoming. come maybe 15-20 minutes before your appointment, there is some paperwork to fill out. my piercer, ursula, was very professional and explained everything she was doing, i felt really comfortable and it eased my nerves. the piercing itself was super quick and as painless as piercings can be! it looks awesome, and the placement was perfect. overall, a great experience, and i will certainly be returning in the future!

I regret coming here. I came for a daith & helix and it got messed up 3x. Let me explain…read more Got overcharged for jewelry I didn't buy and I had to go back for a refund & they're hella overpriced. Shannon did the helix & daith & it was so bad my ear hurt & swelled up and Judy had to take them out & redo them & taking them out hurt like bloody murder. She said she must've been having a "bad day" to miss BOTH so bad. How bad? I was having headaches & pain nonstop on top of the swelling & bleeding in just ONE WEEK (& I never swell or bleed from my 9 previous piercings). The daith prevented my ear from being touched at all even from the back and swelled up & stuck out. An X-Ray & MRI showed my ancient helix next to the new one and the old one was perfectly straight & perpendicular to my ear but the new one was so crooked it made a "Z" between top & bottom helix & I couldn't heal from it. From the front, the top 2 were close together but super spaced from the bottom & the back was completely the opposite. Judy redid the daith after letting it heal for a month & it was perfect. She redid helix after giving it a month to heal & it was crooked again. Same angle but not as bad. She said "it's just your ear". Excuse me?? A skilled professional should be able to compensate & my other 2 helix piercings were perfectly straight except for THAT one. They hit the dot they marked but the angle made the front & back look completely the opposite from each other. I'm not paying for another MRI & X-Ray to prove the redo was crooked again. I already saw it from the 1st one & my drs said it was messed up even though that wasn't the point of getting those tests done. I met with the piercing manager Samantha & she said it "didn't matter where it comes out the back as long as the front mark was hit". HUGE red flag That's the reason the helix Shannon did was fucked up & I couldn't heal from it (& I'm a fast healer) & it hurt like death to get it taken out. The angle is critical for a perpendicular hit & swift healing. She also said "I know I can't please you" because she swears the piercing Judy did was straight but off by a millimeter & also blaming my ear & said she's been "doing this for 13yrs" like it's the end all be all. Girl. Just because you've been doing it for some time doesn't mean you're any good. That goes for any profession. And if any other job was "having a bad day" and missed 2 of 2, I'd say they can't do their job. She was hella rude about it with a high & mighty attitude too. No apologies or refunds, just them blaming the client & excuses they're having a bad day. And she acted like she was doing me a favor not charging me for having the piercings removed when it was her people who messed up. THE ATTITUDE OMG. Sam & Shannon have the same nasty attitude. Judy was the only nice one. No one deserves to be treated like that especially a paying customer. I had to go to Urgent Care to get this treated, go on antibiotics, & go to my PCP. Too many drs visits. This place is a nightmare. Avoid it. Literally a rip off. They've ripped off & overcharged other people (I was told so in the shop) & go read the other reviews. Go ANYWHERE ELSE. You have many choices. Save yourself the time, money, aggravation, & physical injuries & pain & then getting blamed for it while getting excuses. A piercing from a piercing gun at the mall is perfectly straight (with X-rays as proof) & no excuses. Me, my brother, & his twins have never had problems even after many years & decades with our piercings and it costs a fraction of the price. Again, go anywhere else but here. Paying more (A LOT MORE) doesn't equate to better service.

David G is a very good artist, very nice and thorough. He always has a good vibe to him and makes…read moregetting tattooed chill and fun.

I first learned of 12 Oz at the Atlantic City Tattoo Convention this year when I had the honor of…read morebeing tattooed by David Carreras. I was so in love with the tattoo that I decided to make an appointment with him at the studio during my next visit to Atlantic City (the studio is in Deptford and I drove an hour to the studio because that's just how awesome David is). Upon entering the studio I was blown away by just how bright, inviting and massive the studio was! They do tattooing, piercing and also have a large retail section that sells awesome items (& they were having a Black Friday sale). I worked with David via email on the design (& also signed all my paperwork and submitted deposit electronically) which was super convenient and when I arrived at my scheduled time David was ready for me (which is also awesome because I've had appointments with other artists at other studios and they were never on time). David was awesome as usual and allowed breaks whenever I needed them and also finished within the number of hours discussed. I LOVED LOVED LOVED my new piece of art and my friend who was with me also love it (& the overall vibe of the studio that she is thinking of scheduling an appointment as well), Lastly, the artwork throughout the studio is sooooo dope and you can just tell that these people CARE and are GREAT PEOPLE because the energy is that real and flowing from everywhere. BEST TATTOO EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!

I got incredibly lucky the day I took my son to Havertown Electric for his first tattoo and Mike…read moreDiCicco was available for a walk in. He was super personable, helped my son relax and made sure he was getting what he wanted. I went back 2 weeks later for a small tattoo for myself and then within months, was collaborating with Mike on a half sleeve incorporate a cover-up. I gave Mike reference photos of the 2 dragons I wanted, some high-level ideas and a deposit and he turned that into a beautiful piece. We had sessions every two weeks for 3 months and I can confidently say he is consistently friendly, chill, cares about his clients' comfort, has little ego and really wants people to love their ink. Following his advice was never a mistake, he's an artist you can trust. I'm already planning my next big piece. Beyond Mike, the shop itself is great. All of the staff is welcoming and willing to work with you to make sure you get. It's clean and has a good vibe all around.

Absolutely amazing experience for me and my daughter. Comfortable, safe. Artist listen to what…read morewe wanted and we left so happy.

Let me start by saying how much I despise needles!!! However, I was interested in getting a daith…read morepiercing (for quite some time now) & lately, I have been wanting to really get it done. I spontaneously went to Hydravolve Studios because I was nearby, it had good reviews online and I wanted to check out styles, prices, etc. I met with Shannon who was just finishing up with a client & happened to be available the remainder of that evening. She went over everything with me and showed me the earrings. It was way too plain for me and the only downfall - they don't have a good variety to choose from in stock. If you wan't rhinestones/more bling or a specific style, etc., you'll need to order it with her, wait for it to come in and then go back to get your piercing. With the fact that I have been contemplating getting this piercing done for a long time, I knew I was ready to get it done right then and there..but also wanted something with bling. Lucky for me, Shannon was able to find an earring with a "little" bling and told me it was available since the person who ordered it, after a month or so, never came back. I decided to go for it and so glad I did. I did tell Shannon to not show me the needle she was going to use or anything because I'd probably run out of the room lol Shannon was very informative; told me everything she was doing, step by step. She was very clean, very nice and super gentle. It happened so quickly with one deep breath. After she was done, she went over in detail on clean/care instructions. I would definitely recommend Shannon. She was great!!! You do have to reach out to her via email and make an appointment.

I had been coming here for quite some time now. My original artist unfortunately went M.I.A. on me…read more Then recommended for me to see Kopa. I have got to say, 10/10 recommend him. Matches my energy and vibes and overall a good time. Bonus that he is a pretty good artist too.

We love this shop! Vibes are unmatched and work is immaculate. They do all things from flash to…read morecustom. Super friendly staff and everyone is welcome. They do walk ins or you can schedule an appointment.

Great shop great people got my work done by john awesome guy and very talented HIGHLY recommend…read morehim!!

I'm kinda tatted up. Like I'm now at over 30 tattoos. I've had the opportunity to have a variety of…read moreexperiences to know what makes this shop a top tier business. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have this tattoo collective right in my neighborhood. When I first noticed the shop early last year, I promptly looked it up and recognized some of the artists that I'd already been following on social media. Sarah Cortese is the business owner and she has created a great space that feels inclusive, safe, and creative. She's clearly dedicated to the community they serve. I recommend checking out the work of all the Black Dahlia Tattoo artists to discover who works in the style that interests you. I've just completed my 2nd tattoo with Victoria Mesi and am already plotting my next piece. Each visit to the shop has felt like visiting friends, it's incredibly comfortable. I appreciate that there's sinks throughout the shop to maintain best hygiene practices. The team is diligent with sanitary measures like wrapping the table. Details matter. You're in great hands here. There's some powerhouse artists doing exquisite work. Good people doing good art.

Got 2 (technically 1.5) tattoos done by Chris Mesi here. This tattoo shop is one of the best in NJ…read moreand the artist are all top notch. I've gotten both of my tattoos done by Chris. He's extremely friendly and seriously cares about his work and his clients. He always does the most to make sure you're comfortable while getting your tattoo. His designs and work always looks absolutely amazing and hold up extremely well. The 2 times I've been there the other artists who've been in the shop at the time were always friendly as well. If you're looking into getting a tattoo you won't regret going with any of the artists at this shop. I already can't wait to return to finish my second tattoo.