Got a few piercings done here and I would never trust anyone else to do my piercings. George made…read moresure to walk me through the steps of each piercing, making jokes, to make me laugh and less nervous. He was extremely nice and pleasant and very gentle. He took his time to make sure I understood the whole process. He saw I was getting nervous right before, and made sure to stop, calm me down and make sure I was relaxed before piercing me. He even asked me if I want him to tell me when he does it or if I'd rather him do it without telling me when. He works through the piercing so fast and talked to me the whole time to get my mind off of it. I didn't even realize he was done! He explained exactly how to care for each piercing every time and always answered every question about healing process. Will be back for more and for a tattoo!

My first positive review! I went to this location a couple of weeks ago to get my first tattoo!!…read morewas unsure of the placement and how I wanted it to look, but after meeting with Matt, he genuinely helped me greatly! I came into my appointment, and he was amazing. The place is clean, smells good, and the appearance is amazing. They provided me with whatever I needed, and Matt was extremely personable, funny, and did an amazing job! I was nervous to get the tattoo, but the experience made it so much easier! This place is a little out of my range, but I will be 100% making the 45 minute commute for my next tattoo as well as recommending this place to everyone!

I loved this place! Was just there last night for the first time. The atmosphere is really…read morefriendly. I learned almost all their names. The tattoo quality is impressive. Felt like going to a buddy's house to chill and left with a wonderful piece of art. The price was very reasonable and didn't break my budget. Shout out to Ed for my amazing first ever tattoo! Shout out to Dana for keeping us company. Shout out to Jerome for the great work on my tongue piercing. Shout out to Mike Pastore for running such a great, clean and credible establishment. The other Mike and the dude with the glasses and great hair, they were cool too. Haha. They really care about customer satisfaction. Already have two more tattoos in mind.

i got my first tattoo here for my 18th birthday today ! the tattoo artist (Jerome) was really nice…read moreand supportive throughout the process ! i definitely recommend this tattoo shop, the artists are very friendly and supportive, and they were so understanding of my feelings, as i was a bit nervous as it was my first tattoo after all ! the prices are also not bad at all, i only had to pay $60 for my tattoo !

Updating this review to let everyone know that Farag is AMAZING. I came in for a helix piercing…read moretoday, and he calmed me down (lord knows I get anxious) and he told me a crazy story to distract me!!! The lady at the front desk was also an absolute gem; the vibes here are great and they really take care of you. I felt so comfortable despite my worries. This is definitely gonna be my new piercing spot for good! Truly amazing and caring environment. 10/10 recommend this place.

I had a tattoo done by Dan. He did an excellent job. Reasonable prices as well. They do not charge…read moreby the hour. I definitely recommend this place.

I had my nose pierced by Paul a few weeks ago and the experience was the best piercing experience…read moreI've ever had. The shop itself is a welcoming and comfortable place and the people are friendly. I was nervous and couldn't make up my mind for what type of piercing I wanted, Paul was patient and kind and never made me feel rushed, even though he had other customers. He politely let them know when he could be with them and redirected his attention back to me. I definitely recommend Bound for Glory for tattoos (because of the atmosphere...I didn't get a tattoo) but I highly recommend Paul if you're getting a piercing. I'm confident you won't be disappointed...unless you're just an angry person...can't please everyone!

Nasty and racist people, come here if you want to deal with an arrogant and pretentious prick. Paul…read moreand Dave are both wads of semen. I hope everyone here dies of rectal cancer

This is the best shop by far in the SI/NJ area. Every artist in this shop is a great artist, each…read morewith their own specialty. It is a clean shop and a friendly shop, no attitudes here and they work with you so that you get exactly the tattoo that you want. Tim the shop manager is very helpful and will always steer you in the right direction. I recommend that you do your homework , go on Facebook and Instagram and compare the Inkstained artists work to the other shops in the area and you will come to the realization that these guys art is just flat out better then everyone else. I often search the web and social media sites to see what other local artists are putting out , and it just doesnt compare to Mikee , Ted, Chris, Dan and Cris' work.......I highly recommend this shop.

I gave Ruthie an idea and just let her run loose. She is calm, gives breaks when she thinks you…read moreneed it. The vibe in the shop is metal and rock. I wanted a tattoo of the Cuban American and Italian flags and I got so much more. I'm definitely coming back to Inkstained Tattoo. I also want Ruthie to do all my future tattoo work.

I recently lost my dog of almost 14 years, which has been truly devastating. I wanted to find a way…read moreto memorialize my companion. I brought in moulds of his puppy paw and the one done when he was put to rest. Maggie couldn't have done a better job. I'm so pleased of how this very special piece came out. Thank you Maggie, see you soon!

Where do I begin? Liz was absolutely amazing. My first tattoo, I was so scared but she made me feel…read moreright at home and talked me through the entire thing. Granted it was only a small name tattoo, but I am so happy I didn't chicken out and went through with it. I am definitely going back!! So glad I found her.

This was my second tattoo at Ink Couture and far from my last. Tom Cala masterfully covered up a…read morefew small tattoos with an incredible full back-piece that surpassed my expectations. His precision line work, shading and attention to detail made me more and more excited to see the final product. The friendly front end staff and every single talented artist create such positive atmosphere which truly makes a difference; especially when you are getting worked on for full day sessions. From consultation to finished masterpiece, I never felt like "just another customer." I was always treated like a member of the family and cant wait to start planning the design for our next reunion.

If you are looking for high-quality ink and a great environment, look no further than Ink Couture…read more The entire place is great, but Taylor is an absolute standout. She is a phenomenal artist who really listens to the heart behind your design. She did my 'SAVED' tattoo and the precision is perfect. I felt completely at home in the shop and so supported throughout the session. I'm so happy with the result and will definitely be back. Ask for Taylor!

I brought my daughter her for a nose piercing I was a nervous wreck. Beth did a great job and my…read moredaughter loves it!

What a shame.... This place is the worst. I wouldn't let my worst enemy get tattooed at this place…read more The staff is so freaking rude. They take your money and never finish large pieces. There must be something wrong with their ink because for months my tattoo itched. If I could give no stars I would. Negative stars here. Don't waste your time with this place.

Five stars (if I could give more I would), Naty did an amazing job with my bridal henna! She was an…read moreabsolute pleasure to work with, from the first email to the follow-ups she sent after the adornment to make sure aftercare was going well. Naty was so kind throughout the long process of applying my henna, making sure I was comfortable and doing everything she could to ensure we had the ideal conditions for application. Every single family member, friend, and guest was blown away by her intricate detail and the beautiful, thoughtful design. I couldn't recommend Naty enough. I am so lucky I was able to work with her for my wedding! Thank you so much Naty!

Naty was amazing to work with! She is a true artist and I felt an immense sense of calm and…read moreconfidence in her work. She made sure I was comfortable the entire time and frequently asked questions about my vision so I would get a design I loved. I have gotten so many compliments on my mehendi. She was so easy to work with and so flexible to make sure I had the best experience. I would 100% work with her again!

My first time at Nine Moons Piercing and what an amazing experience with Elaine. I've been wanting…read moreto get a tragus piercing but after hearing some horror stories, I knew I had to do research before getting it done and Nine Moons Piercing kept coming up on my searches. After selecting the jewelry, I'm in the room with Elaine and everything was explained to me thoroughly. There was such a joyful warmth in how Elaine spoke that it completely relaxed me. A couple of deep breaths and I was expecting a pain level between 5-6 but believe it or not, it was like maybe a 1-2 and I think part of that is Elaine's experience with placement as well as her technique. I am so happy with the result and that I went through this with Elaine and Nine Moons Piercing.

EDIT: In their public response below, the owner claims they "recommended someone in your area to…read moreassist" and "tried to calm your nerves." This is completely false. As my email screenshots prove, they never gave me advice to calm my nerves, nor did they recommend a single local piercer. Their only solution was to tell me to book an appointment to come into their NYC studio, even though I live in San Francisco. What an incredibly disappointing response. Original review: I got second ear lobe piercings here on August 2026. On October 2026, two months after the piercing, I woke up with a very bloody ear and pus coming out of that piercing. That ear had swelled up and it was extremely painful to touch. Moreover, the stud was engulfed completely by my skin to where I could not see it anymore. Because it was so painful and bloody, I went to the ER. The ER physician determined that the jewelry had to be removed immediately due to the severity of the complication. When I reached out to Nine Moons to inform them of the medical emergency and complication, their response was dismissive. They downplayed an ER doctor's intervention as an 'easy thing to just put longer jewelry in' and stated they do not offer any resolution, simply telling me to reach out if I am ever in NYC again. This is so disappointing as I thought they held themselves to a higher standard. Given how much pain I was in, I don't think I would have been able to tolerate a longer post being jabbed back into the swollen piercing site. Dismissing medical emergencies and refusing accountability after a painful and traumatizing complication is unacceptable client care. Please beware.