Got me in asap good vibes. You walk in and there's a bunch of snacks they get you a drink. The service was amazing. Also when you're getting tated you're listening to awesome music. And bonus the tattoo artist is a great singer lol. Plus it went real quick. It was just the back of my neck so I was happy to not drilled for a long time. read more

Bang Bang Body Arts - It says mom but it's with star wars letters font. My mom and I are big star wars fans so its gonna be a good mother's day surprise. - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I got my first tattoo here today for my 18th birthday, I had Hector! He was incredible, very kind and patient, me and my sister got matching tattoos, the final product came out exactly like the picture, the shop itself is very welcoming, they offer you little snacks and drinks if you need as well. I felt very comfortable throughout the whole process and the staff are lovely. read more

You projected some weird assumption that I was unsteady or whatever. I was just trying to get my vision across. I never once changed what I wanted during the session. It was in and out in 30 minutes. I left a generous tip because I'm a generous guy. I still feel scammed. read more

Wow, I love Bang Bang Body Arts, and I love my new tattoo! I only got my tattoo yesterday, so I can't speak yet to the longevity of the tattoo, but it looks better than I could have even hoped for. It's perfect. Hector took a special concept and turned it into life for me. At my request, he gave me a heads up when he changed steps during the process, which eased my mind. Hector was the absolutely the right person to do my lightly colored, watercolor style tattoo. Store owner or manager (not sure but I think owner) Tiffany is great! She listened to me while I told her the story of my tattoo concept, and she came to check on me during the tattoo process, asking if I needed anything. A store employee also came to check on me and asked the same. I would really recommend Bang Bang Body Arts for tattoos based on the experience that I had yesterday. The shop is really clean, Hector seemed meticulous as he followed hygienic procedures, the waiting area is comfortable, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! I am extremely happy with an experience that meant a lot to me. read more

I will continue to recommend this place to any and everyone who will listen! My daughter turned four in September and would not stop asking to get her ears pierced. With her being four, and knowing I didn't want just anyone doing her first piercings, I did extensive research and chose Bang Bang. Our appointment was for 1:30 and we got there about 20 minutes early. It was a good thing we did, as it gave her some time to settle into the place. The owner, Tiffany was very kind with her and got to her level to speak with her. She helped my daughter choose her earrings and after that they were friends LOL. Jay pierced her ears and he was probably the best piercer I've dealt with thus far. He was EXTREMELY patient with her and everything I could have asked for with someone doing this for my child. When one ear was done (and the tears were falling..) he gave her some time to recoup and both he and Tiffany came back into the room with a juice box and a smiley face stress ball....two and a half months later and she's still playing with it! As soon as the other ear was done, she was in LOVE. So thank you Tiffany and Jay for being so great with my kiddo! We will be back!! read more

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Hector was un prepared for my session. So I left that day. Because if the reputation, I came back and worked with Stein. Worst decision I ever made. Ended up with smudging in several places. No definition. The artist actually did work on part of my arm where I didn't want it. It was crazy. 8 months later found a new artist abd differ shop to fix what Stein did. read more

Very cool place- mentally stimulating & awesome space filled with art. My partner and I called ahead on a Tuesday afternoon- a surprisingly busy day (great sign). Matt did both of our tattoos- he was cordial, professional, and had a good sense of humor. He handled the constant phone calls well while still tending to present clients. The tattoos turned out nice and clean. For all those who comment that pricing is high- 1. Go to NYC....you've got no clue. 2. Art has a price, great art has a higher price. 3. Tattoos are not meant to be $50.. any $50 tattoo I have is not good and does not hold up. If you want quick small $50 tattoos, go to the locations with mediocre reviews. I thought their pricing was definitely reasonable. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to return :) P.s love and appreciate all the harm reduction resources within the bathroom. read more

Bang Bang Body Arts - Gemini tattoo for my 25th- done by Matt - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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I've only been here twice: once when I got a last minute two and once for my philtrum (medusa) piercing (jewelry in photo is from another shop, not them. Never had an issue but I do find them a little less professional than other shops which is the reason for my 4 stars and not 5. It's just the look of the shop and everything, but they are APP certified. read more

Bang Bang Body Arts - My tattoo from them- it was a last minute walk-in, done in 2015, so I don't recall the artist. - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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My best friend and I walked in for permanent jewelry. The staff were super helpful and patient while we picked out our pieces. Isis-Elise was amazing! She put on our bracelets while making great conversation and making us feeling super comfortable. She took her time and our jewelry came out PERFECTLY! I would definitely recommend and definitely be returning! read more

friend and i came in for two walk-in tattoos saturday evening. two artists were available and both worked with us really well. danny worked up multiple designs as i was undecided and was very accommodating, kept checking my comfortability throughout, and overall was awesome. my friend was tattooed by hector, who was also awesome! we both walked out super happy. the front desk staff were very kind, and the other staff hanging out were very kind and gave advice on the tattoos i was deciding on. first time and will definitely be back/recommend to anyone looking! read more

Professional, clean and really nice and fun employees. My ear piercing was perfect and I highly recommend Bang Bang Body Arts.

Jayo is awesome! If you're getting pierced here, just know it's a little pricey. I paid $183 (price including a 15% tip) for a second lobe piercing with basic metal studs. I was a little anxious, so I forgot to ask what the cost was, which was totally my fault. I hadn't expected it to be that much, so as I was paying, I had to quickly transfer some more money to my card on my phone. After I had paid and was about to leave, I heard the piercer ask the person who rang me up how much I paid, and she said, "$183 when she finally decided to pay." I know it sounds minor, but the tone it was said in made me feel pretty shitty. I'm trying to assume the best, though!! read more

Make sure you ask up front about pricing!!! Seems like bad communication is a theme of this place! Daughter went in to get ears pierced and was told $50 for earrings. They failed to communicate that it is per lobe and per earring, then they hit you with $25 for each back?? $250 for ears pierced is outrageous! Less than 10 minutes to do. Just want to warn customers to ask specific details about pricing info up front! read more

My friend and I did walk in tattoos today and had a great experience. The front desk was able to answer all of my questions and was completely transparent. Hector did our tattoos and we love them! Would definitely come back again & recommend read more

I chose BBBA because of the yelp reviews, and once inside the door, I felt completely at home. I was a walk in, and the staff were super accommodating and friendly even without an appointment. The artist Tina was visiting from Philly, and was super friendly and down to earth. I sketched something vaguely, and she really made it look fantastic. I enjoyed the whole experience so much, and can't recommend the place enough. read more

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I highly recommend this shop! It was my first time here and they treated me so well. The staff was so inviting and professional. The shop itself is very clean and decor is on point I will say. My artist was Hector and he couldn't of done a better job!! Super gentle, thorough, and an extremely talented individual. My tattoo is exactly what I envisioned and I couldn't be more happier, will definitely be back! read more

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So I don't have tattoos. I can't get them, but my friend wanted a tatt while she was out here visiting me and I agreed to go in because I was curious. Nicest dang people you'll ever meet, super attentive, they listen to what their customers want, and then deliver. They were really really nice to me too even though you can tell I clearly have never been in a tattoo parlor and offered me a drink while I waited. The bathroom was super cool and incredibly clean, and it was an all around nice experience for someone who didn't even buy anything. I actually learned quite a lot from them all talking skin care too. Can't say I'll ever be back, but if you're stopping in they know what they're doing. read more

Updating after a little over a year of getting a tattoo here. I'm attaching two pictures: the first of the tattoo that I got here and the second a tattoo that is older and was done by a different artist in a different shop. I'm not sure if it's noticeable in the first picture but there is bleeding out happening there. This happens when an unskilled artist goes deeper than they should have. It isn't the quality it should be especially considering I paid more for this than the other piece with uniform and crisp lines. After reading through reviews they seem to have a pattern of hiring unskilled artists and then firing them after a lot of people complain but have already paid a significant amount for poor quality tattoos. I'm still so disappointed. read more

Bang Bang Body Arts - The tattoo done at this shop - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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Just got my first tattoo here. I'm visiting from Colorado, and walking around Northampton this morning, while my buddy was at work, the spontenaity bug bit. These guys were too choice, but I left messages at all three of the shops on the main drag. Kat rocked @ I love their hip-hop family vibe. Can't send these cats enough appreciation. read more

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This afternoon I popped into Bang Bang Body Art with a friend to buy a new nose ring. When we walked in we were warmly greeted and the staff was quick to assist us. After my friend picked out a nose ring the employee took her out back, threw it in and we were in and out the door in less than 5 minutes. Their selection of items are great and the vibe of the place was great. The place was clean, and the prices were really reasonable. We have only had good experiences at this store and will continue to come back. read more

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I walked into this shop on a Saturday evening with 3 of my friends. We all got very simple tattoos that took no more than 20 minutes each. I did appreciate the artist cleanlines, although she did take extended time cleaning, probably to receive a higher rate. I paid $250 for a 20 minute tattoo that has little detail. The artist also told my friends it was $100 per hour which was a lie and charged them extra when we checked out. The owner was not transparrent or supportive through this experience. I would definitely not go back here and so won't my 3 friends. We we're excited to go there, but towards the end of it we were just happy to leave the place. read more

By far the best piercing experience! JayO is the best! He did a great job piercing my niece's ears!! Cannot say enough good things! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Great experience at this tattoo shop! Lady in the front of the shop was very sweet and pleasant (helps calm the nerves). I was tattooed by Nick, he was great! As simple as the tattoo was he understood the placement/look I was going for. Tattoo came out beautiful! read more

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Gave my fiance a price of $100 down for one and $100 per hour for 2nd. She paid them. We go matching 3 inch 1 line tattoos. They charged us $400. For tattoos that took 40 minutes total. $400 DOLLARS. The artist was great. The rest? Yelling " NOONE told you that". Complete overprice. I have 20 plus tats have NEVER had this garbage experience. read more

Horrible tattoo. Horribly done. Horribly expensive. The tattooer was rude. Horrible all around. Came in with two drawings to get tattooed. The artist made fun on them. She tattooed them. One came out horribly; missing lines, scaring, uneven color, shaky lines, all bad. Asked them for a touch up and they said it would be $20 which is absurd to charge for such awfully done work. Horrible place. read more

Horrible business practices. I put down a deposit with this shop for a specific artist. The artist in the meantime stopped working at the shop. I asked for my deposit back and the owner Tiffany refused to give it back to me. Deposits are meant to hold your spot and if you cancel or no show then they keep the deposit for that spot. That's not what my situation was, if my tattoo artist is no longer working at your business then you absolutely should give the client back their deposit. Based on the fact that she stole my money and her attitude I wI'll never give her shop anymore of my money. read more

July 2017- JayO: Had a dear friend visiting from the DC area and it came up that she'd always wanted her ears pierced since she was a little girl (now in her 50s) but was always too frightened. She was very curious about the process, so I walked her over to Bang Bang and stayed with her for moral support. I've known the group at Bang Bang for several years now and they are a great bunch of guys and gals, so they were my first choice. The place itself has a great look, is very clean and they had a nice selection of jewelry for her to choose from. JayO was very patient and understanding of her fear and explained the whole process to her. She decided to do it, and Jay was the consummate professional. Jay's "booth" was very clean and sanitary and you can tell he takes a lot of pride in his work. The piercing went beautifully and I cannot describe how thrilled my friend was at her new earrings. August 2017- JayO: Had my cousin visiting from Italy for the month of August and on her bucket list of things to do while she was here were a tattoo and naval piercing. As she speaks almost no English I facilitated both the tattoo and piercing. JayO pierced my cousin and again couldn't have been more professional. He took the time to explain every step of the process, answer every question and was very patient while I translated. She was thrilled with the result. Declan: Declan tattooed my cousin. He was INCREDIBLY patient with her in creating the design she had in her mind, yet found difficult in describing so he could get it on paper. Declan ultimately was able to get exactly what she wanted. He was incredibly professional, worked quickly, and had a light touch (as described by my cousin.) The tattoo came out EXACTLY the way she wanted and she couldn't stop raving about it read more

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I was looking to get my navel pierced and I had heard great things about Bang Bang so I decided to try them out! Bang Bang has friendly staff and a comfortable sitting area. Their spaces are clean, tasteful, and relaxing. Even though there were several other customers there, I still felt welcomed and all of my questions about jewelry were answered throughly! They also offer a student discount which is fantastic. Jayo pierced my navel and I would definitely recommend him to anyone else looking for a piercing artist. He was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He clearly explained the piercing process and answered all of my questions as a person new to body piercings. It was a great experience for my first piercing! read more

Came in as a walk-in and worked with Cam on getting this simple tattoo. Cam was great and honest about the placement. I hope to come back for mkre read more

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This place absolutely botched my ear. I went in to get a conch piercing (piercing on the ear for those who don't know) and they messed it up very bad. First off they offered me to pierce it with a hoop which is a huge mistake and not a good idea. I said yes to the hoop and it quickly got infected. the piercing was refusing to heal. I tried everything to get it to heal, drs appt, saline, salt water rinse, warm compression. Everything and nothing worked. I got the hoop changed to a stud with hope it will heal better and that's when i noticed the placement of the piercing, it was placed so low on my ear it was not even visible. What's the point of that... I recently went to a reputable shop and they were amazed at the placement and angle of the conch i got at Bang bang. The piercer told me the piercer did it at the thickest part of my ear and way too low, she said it's no surprise it did not heal. Bang bang offered me a free piercing but i'd still have to pay for the jewelry.... No thanks. Got the conch redone in the right place 3 weeks ago and i've had problem what so ever. I also have a helix which healed beautifully and i have never had an issue with it, i've had it for 4 years so i know it was the piercer who did not do his job correctly. Not me or my cleaning attempts. It now looks beautiful from the new place i went to and i'm so happy. Do not get pierced here, they clearly have no idea what they're doing. read more

Everyone at Bang Bang, especially Jay the piercer, has been AMAZING. I originally went in because I had gone to another local shop asking for a piercing with an old piece of jewelry that they could sterilize, which they'd done for friends in the past. The other place was very rude to me and I went into Bang Bang looking for a different (or just more logical) answer. Jay calmly explained why there was no problem with sterilizing it but that the jewelry itself wouldn't be the best fit. Because he could see that I was stressed out by the whole thing, he gave me a free new piece of jewelry that would work better and offered to switch it out for the piece I love at a later date. When it got infected (no fault of his own), Jay was incredibly patient, taking at least one call or walk-in from me per week for almost a month. He's given amazing advice and switched out the jewelry again (for free), which finally helped it heal. While most of my interactions have been with Jay, I've spoken briefly to two others at the studio, both of whom were incredibly welcoming / helpful. I can't say enough good things about Bang Bang. This is my seventh piercing across five studios, and Bang Bang is hands-down my favorite. read more

I needed help figuring out what guage I needed and what type of jewelry style would work best for me. Enter Jay -- total badass and piercing pro. He was very knowledgable and patient as I reviewed many options. He also gave me some great recommendaions when I was totally lost. This place is super clean -- all of the pieces I picked were sanitized and sealed up for me. I left with some sexy pieces but I'll definitely be back again soon. read more

Our family had a great experience here! We had gone to Haven Body Arts with an appointment to get my daughter's nose pierced but they refused to serve us because we didn't have our vaccination cards on us. My daughter was devastated as it was her birthday and the piercing was meant to be her present. We decided to try Bang Bang Body Arts with hopes that they would take us as a walk in. Although Jayo looked like he was heading out, he said he would be happy to fit her in. My daughter already had one side of her nose pierced and she was very concerned about the two piercings being even. Lucky for her, so was Jayo. He took the time to make sure he was placing it perfectly and then he pierced her quickly so that she didn't get nervous. It's been a week and a half since she got it done and she hasn't had any issues. I am so glad things worked out the way the did! read more

I was a walk-in for 2 impulse tattoos. Tom answered all my questions and was very helpful! Mike B., the tattoo artist was phenomenal! He drew up some stencils fairly quickly (they were small ideas) and we talked about the meaning of them. Even tho they were on a whim. His "bed side manner" was the best I've experienced yet and I have several tattoos from other shops throughout western mass. I was really impressed and may have found my permanent artist. He was funny and professional and did a great job with my tattoos. I'm incredibly impressed and it was a clean, fun and professional "homey" atmosphere. Definitely going back! read more

Bang Bang Body Arts - 1 of 2 tattoos that Mike B did and that I'm absolutely in love with. - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Well, keep in mind this is about the piercing and not tattooing part of this shop, and that I have had many piercing experienced in the valley. But unfortunately I had a terrible time being refitted for my nose ring. While the original piercer was fluid and fast, when I returned the other piercer did not have strong enough hands to fulfill the task of closing the ring. She yanked and pulled so hard that my eyes were endlessly watering. Eventually she used a tool and over shot it, bending the gold too much. Now I'm stuck with a piece of jewelry that is warped, and I constantly have to bend to keep the ends together. There's so many shops in the valley, so I guess I'll go elsewhere next time. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Bang Bang Body Arts. I decided to get my septum pierced and Jayo was excellent to work with. Jayo explained procedure in great detail and ensured that I felt comfortable. I would highly recommend heading to Bang Bang Body Arts for your next piercing! read more

I got my daith pierced yesterday by JayO at Bang Bang. I couldn't be happier with my experience. Bang Bang is spic and span sterile like a hospital. I walked in and felt like I was home. There is a comfy couch, desserts to eat, free stickers and other samples. The bathroom, which is meticulously clean as well, also has tampons and condoms if you need them. What's wonderful is it isn't just a tattoo and piercing shop, it's an art gallery! Everyone who works at Bang Bang is truly an artist and they aren't just a team, they are a family. The owner, Tiffany graduated from Mass Art. She's professional and phenomenally friendly;I felt like I've known her for years and I just met her! Because a daith piercing isn't a simple piercing and is prone to infection you want JayO. Like the rest of Bang Bang his studio is spic and span. He guides you through your piercing process. Whether you have an 8 yr old daughter who's getting her first ear piercing, or you're going for a Prince Albert he's the one you want;period. You've found your dream professional piercer! He has the skills, experience, tools and personality. If you're anxious he knows how to calm you down and gently guide you through the whole process. Personally, I really wanted and was ready for my daith piercing. I wasn't anxious. It didn't hurt. It felt like a hard pinch and I didn't bleed at all. I got my daith because I have two headache disorders I take meds for 2x/day and I suffer from anxiety. I just got my daith yesterday and I still have some nerve pain from my trigeminal neuralgia but I already feel calmer and more relaxed. While I was getting my daith I figured I might as well have JayO either open or re-pierce my right 2nd lobe hole. It was closed but he didn't charge me to re-pierce it. I also pierced a 3rd lobe hole on the left. He read my mind and chose tiny czs for me. Please note that JayO and Bang Bang only use their own jewelry which is sterile implant grade titanium for your initial piercing. You want this because it decreases your healing time and any chance of infection. Later you can chose to either buy a piece of jewelry from their vast collection or bring your own jewelry in and they'll sterilize it and change it for you. Tiffany didn't charge me for the wound wash. She told me to call if I had any questions or to just walk in. If you want a piercing I highly recommend Bang Bang Body Arts because they treat you with love like you're part of the family. read more

I have been pierced (by a couple different piercers) and tattooed (by Kat) here, and each experience has been outstanding. The shop is inviting, comfortable, and very clean. The staff is personable, knowledgeable, and talented. I have brought a few friends here for piercings, and they feel the same way I do. Best shop around. Owned and run by women, too, which is super cool! read more

Jay was awesome! I got my septum done quickly and painlessly. I will definitely come back for future piercings, it's also a very clean space. read more

Bang Bang is awesome. I walked in on a Monday night and requested to have my nose pierced, something I'd had done before but removed because the jewelery used was annoying and I had concerns about finding a job with it. The guy at the counter was super friendly, and showed me the body jewelery while we waited for the artist to be freed up. They have interchangable nostril jewelery that you can go and purchase a new jewel for before the healing period is over, so long as they change it there. I got Michelle as my piercer, and she was great. She chatted with me beforehand which helped put me at ease (I don't like needles) and explained exactly what she was doing. It was over in moments, and she gave me a thorough rundown on how to keep the piercing clean. It's been two days, and it doesn't even hurt. The starter jewlery they use is of amazing quality- she eyeballed the length of my nose and gave me a shorter bar which I can't even feel. After having an overly long corkscrew from the place I got pierced in SC, it's amazing how the piercing isn't annoying at all this time around from it poking the inside of my nose. I'd highly recommend Bang Bang. They were professional, nice, and informative, and the prices were extremely reasonable. read more