I scheduled an appointment almost a week in advance for me and two other friends…read more My two friends got second lobe piercings and I got my TRAGUS done. Ernie was so calm and seemed like he had A LOT of experience. He pierced all three of our ears perfectly and with the studs he thought was a good look on us. I loved my piercing and would totally go back to ernie again if I ever wanted more piercings.

Clean small neat tattoo parlor right on JFK boulevard. I love the decor when I first came in. You…read morewill definitely make an entrance because all eyes were on me as soon as I opened the door haha. The door will definitely make a high squeaky sound so be mindful not to open it all the way. The place is definitely fitting and has its own friendly atmosphere. Staff was welcoming, i felt like I was sucked into a time machine. Bathroom was tiny, but it can def be cleaned once in a while.

This is truly the most incredible, talented group of artists I've ever met. Every single person in…read morethe shop is not only gifted at their craft but also welcoming and genuine, which makes the whole experience something special. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and comfortable--you can feel the creative energy as soon as you walk in. Nico and Anna, in particular, have spent hours with me, patiently planning, sketching, and refining designs until they're absolutely perfect. Their dedication and artistry are on another level--the attention to detail, creativity, and care that goes into their work is unmatched. Each tattoo I've gotten here feels like a true piece of art that I'll be proud to wear for life. What I love most is how accommodating and kind everyone is. They make the process collaborative and personal, which really sets them apart from so many other shops. It's not just about getting a tattoo--it's about having an experience you'll remember. If you're considering new ink, this is the place to come. You won't find a more talented or supportive team anywhere. And if you do stop by, be sure to say hi to everyone for me!

As soon as I walked in we were told we couldn't be helped. Guess it's because my skin is a little…read moredarker than others.

Robbie is the best! Had a tough cover-up job to get done and he crushed it! Plus the place is…read moreclean and everyone is super easy to work with. Highly recommend it

Great place. Friendly and efficient. Very satisfied with…read moremy Artist Mikey Mazz !! . Will be back for more.

I had in mind one piercing, but ended up with another one that I would not know what the name for…read morethis piercing could be because it is not a flat nor a but I WILL tell you what I do know. This piercing is the idea and work of an honest and professional piercer. This piercing is the result of when the customer had a flat piercing in mind, but the piercer explains why a flat just wouldn't work on their ear. This piercing is the work of a professional talking through ideas with the customer and not just doing what the customer wants to make a "quick buck". Aspen, thank you for the professionalism and for not thinking I'm too crazy to do this at age 47

Didn't end up getting tattooed due to personal timing but Paulo was extremely respectful, friendly…read moreand professional. He provided me with great service and if I should decide to proceed further in the future with covering up an old piece, I'll be sure to touch back when timing is a bit better. Although I cannot speak on behalf of his work at this time (since I didn't go through with a tattoo), I can make note of his character and professionalism here, and that was top notch. Thanks, Paulo.

Soooo I unfortunately have to update my review - my fine line tattoo faded completely after a…read morecouple of weeks. I came in for a touch up and she was nice enough to put the tattoo somewhere less delicate than my finger since she had to redo it all anyway. The new one unfortunately has almost faded completely after two weeks, leading me to believe that it was less a matter of location, but technique. It looks terrible. I'm either going to have to wait for it to fade completely or go to a new shop to have it redone. Sigh.

I found myself staring at my hand tattoo a lot and trying to convince myself it's not so bad and I…read moreshouldn't write this review, but I saw that someone else also speak up about their previous experience with Chang so here is my experience. Upon consultation I told him exactly what I wanted and asked if it was possible to do. Placement for hand/finger tattoos can be really tricky. We even drew directly on my hand as reference and he said everything was doable. Come day of, he told me I couldn't do what I initially wanted and I had to pivot on the spot. I wasn't ready to redo the tattoo in the window of time I had booked so the tattoo didn't turn out as I had hoped. I also mentioned I wanted my hand tattoo to be fine line and used many reference photos. Everything was fine during consultation but when it was being tattooed, all of my preferences went out the window. On top of that, I asked if we can make minor adjustment to one of the 3 tattoos (one of the "5" didn't have a very long top line so it just looked like a very round comma), and he refused. Also, after finishing the first two he was fed up that we had a third one to do (even tho this was approved during consultation and I had paid for it). I highly suggest another artist for your ink work. I still regret coming here til this day. Pricing: now that I've gotten tattoos for over 4 years, these tattoos were quoted way over priced. (I was young and dumb tho so my lack of experience paid this outrageousness). It was a smiley face on my pinky, 3 finger tattoos of dots in a string of dots with a small diamond, and a set of numbers (7 digits) for $1300

Hi my name is Jeannine I'm a Mon of 3 and Grandma of 7…read more All of my 3 children have Tattoos I have ALWAYS want one...but it had to be the VERY right one. It took awhile but I found the perfect picture I wanted...Mr. Martinez was nothing but AMAZING he took his time...he zoned in & my VERY FIRST TATOO came out AMAZING, ADORABLE, EVERYTHING I could & wanted If you want a very first or this is you 21st tatoo DEFINITELY got to ART & SOUL in Hackensack, NJ and see Mr. Martinez he's the GREATEST Thank You sooo very much Mr. Martinez I will be back for another .... lol

Avoid this shop! Got a tattoo from them back in 2023 and I normally dont write bad reviews but I…read morecan't let this go. I asked for a realistic hieroglyphic tattoo and what I got was horrible job that I have to now get LASERED off. The owner not only seemed disinterested and rushy(even when I booked that date), but asked me to switch artists when I booked for HIM.... I understand I was a few minutes late(traffic as I was coming an hour away and I did notify him in advance), that was the red flag that told me I should've abandoned the appointment but he had already took my deposit(still should've abandoned ship!). I told him to I booked with him and him only. He seemed irritated and rushed through the tattooing(again I apologized for being a few minutes late which I again told him in advance), and so I ignored. However, the finished product was a MESS and disaster as you can see. And even other tattoo artists noted so, two being my go to tattoo artists. This tattoo is a jumbled mess from the line work, women's faces, very lazy shading, etc. I can go on.... Its just a mess and luckily I saved the original image when it was done to show proof. This piece was supposed to be the Tomb of Nebamun but looks more like the tomb of disaster. Nothing looks like the original picture. Heck an apprentice back at my go to tattoo shop laughed and said he could do a better job. In fact many people I show cant believe the amount of money I paid! To add insult to injury the piece was $700! Now some tattoo artists I spoken to are baffled in how this tattoo doesnt match his "impressive" portfolio. Some even saying many of those tattoos in his portfolio aren't his. I don't know what the case maybe but all I know that I got a lazy, rushed and uninspired tattoo that I REFUSE to have permanently on me.... So yea going to try laser removal(ouch!) this year but the pain will be worth the mental pain I suffered. This is a warning.... If you want GOOD tattoos and artists that care avoid this shop....

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!

Amazing service! The tattoo studio is extremely clean, and I'm so happy with how my piece came out…read more Carolina is so friendly and extremely talented! I'm so glad I came here for my first tattoo. My first experience couldn't have been any better

I came in for a custom walk-in and was immediately helped by Cici at the front desk, who was…read moreincredibly informative and welcoming. Highly recommend Joey--great experience all around! I'll definitely be back.