Bang Bang studio definitely has a reputation and an air about them and once you see their work, you get it. Located in a trendy neighborhood in Manhattan, you walk in and feel the vibe. From their merch to the studio layout, you are transported to a mindset that makes you feel like you were just invited to the cool kids table. I have done two beautiful pieces here at Bang Bang. The first was with Oscar Akermo and the second was with Maks. These artists are just two among many amazing artists that have worked here. My latest experience with Maks was great from the design consultation to the full day session. He was communicative and patient. He understood my vision and was able to bring it to life. Bang Bang is definitely on the higher end of the price spectrum but that comes with the quality of work that you would expect. Highly recommend. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Done by Maks - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Being my first tattoo and wanting to honor my mother, who passed last year, I knew there was only one shop to trust. I have been following Bang Bang for years on Instagram, and I've always appreciated the creativity of each artist. They're always on the cutting edge, and they deliver. I loved everything about my experience. It was easy to reach out to them, and they quickly responded.. You knew from the beginning they wanted to curate a meaningful experience for me, and were happy to answer any questions along the way. The shop itself is beautiful, bursting at the seams with personality. The buzz and the energy inside are worth the trip alone. It is so immaculate, relaxing, and inviting. It's a perfect space to create and receive art. I was honored to work with Solar, an incredible and kind artist. I knew her style would be an ideal fit. Her intricate and delicate line detail is stunning to say the least. Her designs are beautiful. My tattoo means so much to me, and it's everything I wanted. Solar made it more meaningful and helped guide me with placement. She was a pleasure to work with and I can't wait to work with her on the next one! Everyone and everything at the shop is first class all the way. I've also been using the Forever Care Kit, and I highly recommend it. read more

100 stars for Michelle !!! My first set of tattoos at BANG BANG, and I chose Michelle! Wow oh wow! First of all, I was nervous because of what I wanted and haven't had a tattoo in awhile and this tattoo was meaningful and wanted it just right. Sooo Michelle sat right next to me with her iPad and pulled up what I sent her. I left it up to her to interpret one of my tattoos. She pulled out the pencil and drew it out in seconds. And OMG... it was exactly what I wanted. She's cool af, great energy, great vibe and just felt right! She's the kind of person/artist that makes you wanna get another tattoo so you can be around her and her positive energy and amazing work ! Seriously Michelle, i don't know when, but I'll be back and so will my fiancé! 2nd - the business is well run, When I called multiple times and spoke with Bella, she was very personable and informative! Thanks NJ Bella!!! read more

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I had seen a tattoo by artist Jay Shin that I wanted and reached out via email to schedule which was pretty easy. I sent over photos of the design as well as the body part and I was contacted within 24 hours to schedule. I was emailed a quote which included the price of the deposit, as well as the estimated tattoo time (5 hours), and the final cost. I put down my deposit on the phone once I was able to figure out a date. On arrival there was one other person there, outside of the staff that was working. I had my temperature taken and there were hand sanitizer stations in the lobby. I had to fill out the consent form to get a tattoo, as well as a covid questionnaire. Then I was introduced to Jay and taken to his table. He spent a long time with me going over what I wanted, I changed the initial design just a little. Then we spent a long time going over positioning, to make sure that it was perfect. The vibe in the studio was great. The other artists are very nice. They also play great music which helps to relax. My tattoo took 5 hours. I had an inflatable pillow and took two breaks, one for water, one for the bathroom. Jay's work is amazing, he's a line specialist and I must say I am in love. I have traveled since and I always have people asking about my tattoo, even to take photos of it! I would definitely come back here for my next piece. read more

Obsessive neat freak minimalist tattoo lover paradise in here. Yes, it's known as the "celebrity" tattoo parlor, and that alone draws in certain kinds of opinions, etc. But I'm not here to go into that. I had a piece done by Liz at the Broome St location earlier in 2018, and the whole process from my initial inquiry to execution was flawless. Let me elaborate: I was on the hunt for a tattoo artist for black/grey. I visited a few shops, but never left feeling confident and comfortable with following through. I did my due diligence on Instagram and eventually ended up on BangBang's page, where the pieces I was drawn to were all by the same artist - Liz. I decided I would just stop by the shop on my way home one day and take it from there. I stopped by the shop for more information on a weekday afternoon around 5pm. The storefront is understated, and the inside is beautiful - clean, minimalist black furniture with a huge bouquet of flowers, and a very nice gentleman at the front desk. He was very welcoming and very pleasant. I briefly told him about my idea and that I was interested in Liz. He pointed out a few other artists that may pique my interest and invited me to look through their portfolios. I ended the visit with an appointment for a consultation with Liz in two weeks. This could have been sooner, but my work schedule didn't allow. The appointment ended up needing to be rescheduled unexpectedly, but the gentleman at the front desk was in touch with me via text and phone to ensure we found a time that worked for everyone. Liz saw me right on time for my consultation and she was very approachable. She seemed to understand exactly what I wanted with very little explanation on my behalf. She explained what would look best on me, and drew a rough outline on my arm. I left the creativity up to her. She asked me about my schedule, told me how long the process would take, and we set a date. I was very impressed with how accommodating Liz was. She happily worked around my hectic schedule to see me for an all day appointment on a Sunday, when she normally has the day off! I put down a deposit and made an appointment for 6 weeks later. The day of: I arrived about 15 minutes early for my 11am appointment. The place was immaculate. Liz was right on time, with a beautiful stencil of what we had discussed. She got right to work! There were maybe 4 other people getting tattooed while I was there. I appreciated that the shop wasn't packed with people. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and everyone had a great attitude. 6 hours later (actual tattooing took about 5 hours with 1 break), I couldn't be happier with how it turned out! I have gotten compliments almost daily, and I am happy to recommend the shop. Alright. Here's what you really came to Yelp for: *How much$$$? Charged by the hour. Mostly $500/hour, some at $1500 for the first hour, and around $500 hourly thereafter. No tax if you pay cash. 20% deposit required. Yes, there's an ATM about two blocks away (I think it's Chase). *Did I see the final design before appointment day? No *How to get in touch? You can send in an email, but I can't comment on that since I didn't do so. If you're local, stop by the shop. *What are the closest train stops? Grand St (B, D) & Bowery St (J, Z). *Was it worth it? 1000%. read more

Currently starting the removal process for a tattoo done by Kevin back in 2015. It bled in just a few years and looks terrible now. Be careful with fine line tattoos that have any amount of detail as it might end up looking like this. Hopefully he is using better tattoo equipment at Bang Bang. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Tattoo by Kevin, 2015 vs 2022. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I had booked an appointment with Michelle for my very first tattoo. I was very excited about it, i came with friends to fully live the experience. I dont live in the city. When i booked the appointment, i was told i would review the drawing with Michelle. Nothing of that happen. When Michelle arrived, she was quite unwelcoming and not walking me through the process. I asked her if she was comfortable in doing dots , i guess i dont have yet the tattoo codes and she got pissed off and said : Have you seen my work? She then left and a few minutes later the store manager came and said : Michelle is not doing your tattoo as she felt you were not comfortable with her work and she left. I was speechless. How can you treat a customer like that ? I mean she accepted in doing very small and classic tattoo, i was willing to pay 500$ for my tattoo. I think she really acted like a diva and honestly thank God she didnt tattoo me, at least i dont have bad vibes in my body ! read more

This is an update from the mess of a tattoo from 2019. I JUST finished having another shop create an amazing back tattoo to cover the mess that was made at BangBang. If you want an amazing tattoo go to First Class Tattoo or a number of other great tattoo shops in the city. I'm posting my new tattoo in a review of First Class. read more

people are not friendly here so think five times before you get a tattoo here... I had my first experience with Michelle. she was not nice at all, basically got pissed off at the tattoo I wanted, then when I came back the next day for more she was like "oh not you again", and my tattoo is crooked! I have texted her many times for help, because half of the tattoo is also gone and I needed her to go over it. No response ever!!! Decided to go in the shop to ask, and the person at the storefront was also angry with me for not liking Michelle and wanting a second opinion. So I left... and by the way the tattoo was about my dead mother in morse code, so was very emotional experience. read more

Tips: Pay in cash, otherwise you'll be charged an 8%+ fee for using a credit card. Also make sure to ask which location you'll be at, there is one on Broome St. and one one Grand St. My friend and I called on Sunday asking if there were any cancellations and they told us Kevin could fit us in for a consultation Monday and the tattoo on Tuesday. The consultation was quite quick as we were getting small & simple tattoos (constellations). Front desk guys were awesome and filled us in on the deposit/cancellation policy. We lucked out in being able to get an appointment so last minute as they usually book up months in advance. On Tuesday, Kevin took the first hour designing the tattoos and came out to show us the stencils. He did a fantastic job with the design as we only showed him rough sketches of what we wanted. My friend loved hers and didn't need any adjustments. I only had one slight adjustment in making the tattoo slightly smaller. While it was not my first tattoo, it was my friend's first time and Kevin made her feel totally comfortable with the process. The whole process at Bang Bang was seamless and Kevin did an amazing job! read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Kevin's constellation tattoos for us! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

There is no one like Bang Bang! From the immaculate customer service to the immense talent pouring out of the beautiful studio, it's an 11/10 experience all around. read more

I would highly recommend Bang Bang! I had two tattoos here and was completely blown away by the amazing quality of work. I first saw Rob who helped me cover up a tattoo that had bled and became illegible that was done at a different location. It was a difficult tattoo to cover due to the placement but he did such an incredible job and made me feel extremely comfortable throughout the process. I also saw Michelle who redid my original tattoo that I had to get covered up. I was blown away with the fine lines and precision from Michelle. She did such an amazing job. Overall I absolutely loved my experience and was so happy with my tattoos from Rob and Michele! Would highly recommend both of them! read more

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My first tattoo was done at Bang Bang Tattoo's 62 Grand Street location. I have wanted a tattoo for many years and had reached an age and time in my life when I had a meaningful tattoo design in mind and was ready. After researching tattoo shops, I decided that Bang Bang was right for me, and the artist Dragon would be the best for the tattoo style. I made an appointment over the phone for a consultation with Dragon. The consultation was quick and sweet. Dragon, who wore an awesome pair of Balanciagas, usually books months in advance, but lucky me, I was able to snag an appointment for two weeks later! Dragon helped me design a tattoo with the vision I shared. As this was my first tattoo, I was nervous, but when Dragon started tattooing, I was surprised to discover that it was not painful at all. My nerves were put at ease. When it came to the shading, I felt a tiny bit of pain, but it was quick and very manageable. The entire tattoo process, including the healing time went so well. I absolutely love my tattoo and every time I look at it, I think my wrist is even more beautiful. Dragon is an amazing artist. I plan to get my next tattoo done at Bang Bang as well. It is the only shop I trust with my body! (View my Instagram for the story behind my tattoo: https://instagram.com/p/BqOaJcNhTIP/) read more

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Arrogant, borderline fraudulent business. Pressured me into paying over Paypal as "friends and family" despite my reservations. Went cold after scheduling the appointment - refused to answer several emails, texts, and calls. Refused to issue a refund. Was initially excited to go here, but will never do business with them again. Hector came across as arrogant and not accommodating. There are much better tattoo artists - this business won't succeed if they keep treating customers as second class citizens. read more

I just got my first tattoo from Trudy and I couldn't be happier with the experience and result!! Trudy immediately put me at ease and sketched up a fantastic design based on a few reference Instagram posts I had chosen. The design and her suggested placement was perfect. I would definitely recommend Trudy if you're looking for a super talented, professional, easy going artist to work with! The whole experience at Bang Bang was great; everything from the initial email to the appointment was perfectly smooth. Their location is as clean and tidy as a doctor's office. I can't wait for this tattoo to heal and I'm already thinking about my next one! read more

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Loved my experience with Bang Bang. They were extremely helpful from the initial appointment request I sent on the website to the emails back and forth. They asked for a picture of what I wanted, a picture of the location on my body I wanted the tattoo and the size. Of course it helps if you leave room for the recommendation of the artists on what will ultimately look the best for the tattoo you are requesting. They let you know before even making your appointment how much the artists rates are and if they are based on time or size of completing the tattoo. Once given your estimate and you choose to move forward, you are required to make a deposit by credit card that includes the credit card surcharge as well as the NYC sales tax. After that if you choose to pay the balance by cash, you won't have to pay the additional fees...obviously, but if you pay by card again, you will. I think that's a fact that some people chose to glance over or not read and actually understand. Yes they are more expensive than your local shop but that's also bc the tattoos are quality and done by very well known artists in the tattoo realm. That being said, I got to the studio for my appointment and was treated well from the first step in. Asked to fill out paperwork, asked if I wanted drinks/snacks. I met with my artist, Dez in the lounge area and discussed the tattoo in more detail. He printed out a few different size options and concepts for my tattoo based on what I said I wanted. The tattoo was virtually painless and was done with so much care into every detail. It's almost a carbon copy of the picture I came in with. I cant love this tattoo anymore than I do. I have 6, now 7 tattoos and this is not only the most meaningful but also the most beautifully done tattoo. I was given precise after care instructions. Dez was so kind and is literally one of the best portrait artists In the NYC area. The studio itself is very clean and it is in no way crammed like another reviewer who hadn't even gone to the studio claimed it to be. All the artists were nice and everyone else working there work very nice as well. They kept offering snacks and drinks throughout the day. You can find most of their portfolios on the Bang Bang IG which tags the artists on pic done. read more

If you are looking to get inked, don't bother looking anywhere else! I was on the hunt for a tattoo artist to complete a henna piece after having a terrible customer service experience with another spot in Brooklyn. I found Bang Bang because of the henna piece done for Rihanna and after reviewing the portfolios of a few artists knew I wanted to have Kristi do my piece. Looking at her portfolio you can see she has great skill, especially with intricate pieces. I was anticipating a wait of several months because that had been my experience with other spots but the process for getting booked was smooth and pretty quick. I got a response to my online request in less than 48 hours to set up a consultation. I set over pictures I collected and met with Kristi a few weeks later. The consultation was also fairly quick and I really liked her vibe. I set up an appointment and paid my deposit that day. My appointment time was a few weeks off but I asked to be notified if Kristi had any openings earlier if she had cancellations. I was called twice with offers of earlier appointment times. I couldn't make any of them work but appreciated that they remembered and offered more than once. On the day of my appointment, Kristi created my design which was a perfect mix of the elements from the designs and artwork I shared with her. I was really impressed to be honest. The shop is also really comfortable. Clean and modern. They also have snacks and good music while you wait and during the tattooing when you need to take a break. You are also really likely to run into a few random celebrities also getting inked there. A few months later I scheduled my touch up appointment which was also seamless. I sent Kristi a picture of my healed tattoo and scheduled an hour touch up after her assessment. The great customer service continued through this third visit. Bang Bang can be a little pricey but I don't mind because you are getting premiere service and a quality piece. I'm already thinking about my next one and it will be by Kristi at BB! read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - My henna tattoo by Kristi! Check her out at kristiwallsnyc on ig! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Had a great first-time tattoo experience with Michelle. She's a total pro and made sure I got exactly what I wanted. I'll be back for more. Thanks! read more

Not sure why there are so many bad ratings. Yes it's a busy shop the email correspondence can be long but if you reach out by phone they answer right away. I've been wanting a tattoo for quite sometime and just never went through with it. Once I saw Bang Bang on instagram I knew this is where I wanted to get my first one. I run my own sales business and this shop had the best customer service I've come across in almost any business. The people that work the front desk answered all my questions no matter how many times I called. I made a few changes and asked a lot of questions on the phone and they were always helpful and never bothered to help. The day I went in I was quite nervous and the Shawn at reception couldn't have been friendlier and put me at ease. The shop is super clean and beautifuOnce I was introduced to Hector the artist I had chosen he was so kind and explained the entire process in detail. As soon as we started I felt totally at ease and hector couldn't have been any nicer and kept checking how I was doing. This shop is definitely pricey but the service and the artists are incredible and you can see it in there work. Honestly if your getting a tattoo for the first time I would highly recommend Bang Bang to anyone. I already am ready for my next one and can't wait to work with Hector again. Went for my second tattoo from hector yesterday. He's a true artist and I couldn't be happier read more

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I don't think spending so much for a tattoo is worth the price of a car! I've been there, place doesn't look very special inside, Black walls mostly. I know someone who's spending $12000 for a tattoo. Their money! Could be spent on something more worthwhile! read more

I've had a tattoo in mind for over a year, and I knew that this was the only place I'd go. In January, I sent an email through Bang Bang's website and received a reply a couple days later. The person with whom I corresponded with was extremely friendly, professional, and helpful. They scheduled me an appointment with Kevin, because they said his expertise paired well with my desired tattoo design. Yesterday (March 19th) was my appointment. I arrived about 30 minutes early because I was really nervous. Instantly, a man at the front desk (who was dressed in a suit) greeted me with a large smile. He gave me my paperwork to fill out, offered drinks to my friend & I, and told me I could use the restroom in the facility while I waited (the bathroom was very clean and had a lovely smelling soy candle burning). I told him I was nervous and he was very comforting and told me that Kevin would take great care of me. When Kevin arrived, I was instantly more calm. He is so friendly and personable. He pulled up my tattoo design on his phone and we discussed it for a couple minutes. I asked for his input and he suggested a few simple design changes that were SUCH a great idea and really made a positive impact on how the tattoo looked. His vision for both the placement and the design really showed his expertise and, thanks to him, the tattoo looks even better than I had originally imagined it. The process was completely painless and I couldn't be happier with the result. After it was done, Kevin took a few photos of it with a fancy camera and then he put a "second skin" bandage on it before he went over details for the aftercare with me. To my pleasant surprise, the total price for the tattoo came out to be much less than the estimated flat rate because it didn't take as long as they anticipated. The people at Bang Bang are honest and kind. It's clear that they truly care for their clients' comfort and happiness. They are worth the wait and the price. I couldn't be happier with my first tattoo experience and I will definitely return if there is another tattoo design that I want in the future. read more

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Ended up canceling a 6,000$ tattoo I had put a deposit down for and everything because of how unprofessional, and flat out rude and nasty the front desk was. They took days- weeks to answer emails. Calling was even worse. After being told I was refunded for my deposit, I was first ignored completely by tigr at the front desk on email for a week afterwards. Then when I called she told me I wasn't important enough to answer right away (for a full week) and that she doesn't "have to tell me when a manager comes in or how the business operates" when I asked to speak to one about how long it would take to write a check. Ended up having to call the other shop to speak to someone who finally decided to even tell a manager in the first place and my check was written that day. I'm beyond happy I didn't give them any of my money and I went somewhere else. read more

It's not always about the brands, big names, and what have you, but Bang Bang for sure lives up to its reputation of quality tattoos and artists. My artist was Michelle. This was my third time going to her, and my first time at this Bang Bang location. The shop was smaller than their Grand Street location - and sure, less "grand" - but it was super clean, modern, on brand, and chill. Being a smaller shop, it felt more intimate and relaxed which was nice. The support staff was welcoming as always, and I was offered water and snacks while I waited for Michelle to finalize my design. Michelle hit the nail on the head with her drawing, and the tattoo came out spectacular. Her ability to capture the tiniest details on skin is so impressive. 10/10 highly recommend going to her if you have a new piece in mind. She's known for a lot of simple fine line art, but can also get down with some of the bigger, more detailed and unique fine line artwork as well! She's cool and easy to work with, and will make sure you are happy with the artwork from the initial design, to placement, and tattooing. read more

Got a small butterfly tattoo done by Michelle. Definitely not worth the 700 I paid and am currently looking for another place to fix it. This place is not worth the hype AT ALL! read more

My husband also decided to get his tattoo by Dragon. He couldn't be happier with the process or how it turned out. Going into the appointment, we couldn't find any reference photos that had all of the components he was looking for. We had a quick discussion with Dragon, he spent a few minutes sketching it up, and it was exactly what we imagined. We absolutely recommend Bang Bang Tattoos and Dragon for their incredible customer service and talent! read more

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Artists are good(no doubts). However, my appointment got canceled a week before which is very frustrating because I've already took a paid-time off and my friend also arranged a day-off just to drive me to bangabang due to the virus. I'm a reasonable person. I wouldn't be so upset if they push my appointment a few days or 1/2 weeks later but bangbang tried to reschedule my appointment a month later without a reason and being apologetic. This is the first bad review I've ever written. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Young is an extremely talented artist and she's super sweet, I enjoyed our discussions & working with her was fun! Ignore the negative reviews The email responses take a couple of days, don't get impatient. They are professionals, they will ask you detailed questions about your idea...the length, spot on your body, etc. Just be as detailed as you can be, provide them with clear photos so the artist knows what you want. 62 grand street is an awesome shop, they have a ton of beverages and snacks for customers in the lounge. It is pricey, but the work is outstanding....people stop & stare at my tattoo and its not even done healing. Everyone was super friendly from other customers, front desk personal, to the artists around me. I felt super comfortable and it was a great experience. If you want a phenomenal tattoo and a really cool day, put the money out because it's worth it. I'm already contacting them for different tattoo appointment with Young. I will be getting my tattoos from Young and Young only from here on out, she deserves every bit of my customer loyalty. Very impressed & satisfied. My buddy got a tree done by Turan a while back and he had the same experience as I had as well. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

I got inked by Trudy and can't believe I spent that much money for what I got. I was willing to pay premium to get amazing quality but she just completely dropped the ball. See images. Everything seemed fine up until my schedule appointment. It was immediately clear that she had given zero thought to my design. She just printed some images out off the internet and tried to wing it with zero preparation and it came out nothing like what I had requested. Literally it looks like she used a completely different reference image, different colors, for a different person and put that on my arm on accident. There were colors that were nowhere in the stencil or design that were all over my arm. When I pointed this out, she disagreed with me about the color and basically kept going and ignored my request to fix it. The tattoo she sent me home with was absolutely horrific and everyone I showed it to was absolutely astonished by how much it looked nothing like what I asked for. I asked for a cosmos in the shape of a brush stroke using the colors from my reference photo, and it neither looked like cosmos or a brush stroke and the colors were completely off. I would not be surprised if she was high on something while inking me, that's how bad it was. She didn't even bother to ask me if I was ok with adding colors that weren't on the stencil and just went ahead and deviated wildly from what we agreed on. See image. After the appointment, I told her I was very unhappy with my tattoo so we scheduled a touch up. She said "you know I can't make it look like your reference image right? The reference image is probably photoshopped." Cool, I totally understand if you're unable to give me what I asked for, but please tell me that before you take my $4000 and put something else on my arm. Bang Bang refused to acknowledge that the tattoo looks different from the stencil stating that it "looks like the stencil as replicated on the day of the appointment." See images. On the day of my touch up I asked her to fix a lot of things about it but it still doesn't look much better. One of my requests to take the green off my tattoo that was never supposed to be there in the first place and she had a lot of trouble covering it up with the dark cosmos blue that I asked for. She actually told me that the she couldn't put blue on my skin because the red of my blood was making the blue turn green (except, even if that were the case, blue and red make purple, not green....) My favorite quotes from other people: "Oh cool... is that supposed to be an abstract painting or something?" "When are you getting it finished?" "It looks like if you swirl a bunch of random paint colors together in a bucket" I sent an email to bang bang about my experience and after a week and a half they finally responded. They said they'd be willing to give me a discount for another artist at bang bang to try to work on it more but would not cover the cost for me to get it fixed by another artist. I responded and said I'd be willing to explore the option they suggested as long as they cover most of it and they ignored my email. It's been over two weeks now. I've now booked an appointment at another studio for them to cover it up and I'm paying for it out of pocket. Please don't go here and especially don't get inked by Trudy. UPDATE: they got back to my email 2 months later offering me a discounted price of an additional $3000 for another one of their artists to work on it. read more

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I've gotten two tattoos here and had a great experience! Ryan did both of them and they are perfect. My first tattoo says "Rich" for my cousin who passed away from an overdose. My other one is in my grandmother's handwriting and it says "babydoll". The tattoos are pricy here but it's because they are a well known shop in New York and do great work. I believe there is a $100 minimum. Ryan does amazing fine line work. read more

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If you're coming to BangBang you're coming for some of the top tier artists in NYC. I found a painting from a digital artist I wanted to get done. During my consultation I had an appointment with a BangBang artist, but he did not feel he was the right person for the project. Bryan G happened to be free and took a look at the painting and wanted to work with me on it. His enthusiasm, and of course his portfolio, made me feel he would be the perfect artist. I came back a month later to the 62 grand street location. Awesome minimalist shop with lots of water and snacks for customers. He sketched out my painting and got to work. Although we projected 3 hours we both underestimated the time it would take to make such a high quality piece. We ended up around 8 hours in the shop. He did an excellent job and we were able to have some good conversations about the tattoo and life during the process. The end result is amazing as you can see from the picture. If you want the highest quality tattoo and have the funds, I would 100% recommend this place. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Tattoo of a painting done by @seamlessoo (instagram) done by Bryan G from BangBangNYC - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Clean, professional, and a great experience with Bryan! Bryan's work is amazing and the process beforehand was smooth - considering I had a few changes with my design. Bryan took his time with my design, making sure everything came out beautifully. Trust your artist (especially Bryan) - they know what they're doing here, let them get creative. What can I say... you get what you pay for honestly. Staff constantly asked if I would like anything (water, food) and I was offered to help myself to anything I wanted in the cafe. If you want to make sure your experience is just as good as the artwork on your body, this is your spot. Music is good too read more

I have been dying to get a tattoo of dog for some time, and Max at Bang Bang's 62 Grand location truly delivered. The pic speaks for itself, so I'll focus on the Bang Bang experience. Artist - Max (@maksim.nyc) Max was awesome. Because I traveled to NYC for the tattoo, I didn't really get a chance to do a full consultation with Max until the day of the appointment. We spent the first hour of the day, collaborating and co-designing a tattoo that we both could be proud of. Max took his time to understand what I wanted, and he went through several iterations until we arrived at the final design. His background in graphic design really shows in both his Photoshop skills and his artistry with ink. The 7 hour appointment was grueling, but Max took care of me, and we chatted the entire time. He's a phenomenal artist, and I can't recommend him enough. Booking Again, I traveled to NYC for this tattoo, so my main interaction with the shop was via email. I filled out the online form, and someone got back to me the next day. They helped me find the right artist based on my desired style, budget, and availability. I did have to follow up once to get a date locked down, but the whole process was pretty straightforward. I was able to get in within 2 months of my initial inquiry, which was much faster than I expected. Everyone I interacted with was helpful and knowledgeable and really worked to set my expectations. Facilities The Bang Bang shop is like no other tattoo shop I've been in, and of course that's what you expect when you shell out that kind of money. Overall, the facilities were clean, well-kept, and modern. There was plenty of room for like 8 people to get tattooed without feeling you were on top of one another or that someone was listening in on your conversation. In addition to the main tattooing floor, there was another level with a lounge, a fully stocked fridge, and snacks; they really try to provide everything you need to feel comfortable and prepared for a marathon day on the table. Every step of the way, I was confident that the staff was working to ensure that the shop was both safe and sterile as well as relaxing and welcoming. 10/10 would go again. Might just need to save up a little first... read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Fresh off the table and still a little red. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

There are definitely some elite artist in here and it comes with the price. This shop has been absolutely amazing. My tattoo artist was Turan and we did total of 13 hours. Awesome guy and an amazing artist. He made sure everything was good prior to the appointment, laid everything out and showed me how it would look. Photoshopped his design into a picture of my arm to make sure the design was perfect. Gave him full creative freedom to alter and do what he wants and he did amazing in my opinion. I plan on going back for more tattoos in the near future and strongly encourage everyone to take a look at this shop. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

Just got my first tat, never would have imagined in my wildest dreams that I'd get inked but why not. I turned 40 this year and finally grew a pair. I picked my design from one of the artist's Instagram page and sent Bang Bang and email. I had been following their social media for a while trying to decide what I wanted. They responded back the same week and gave me a rough estimate of how much it would cost and a few more details on booking, payment, deposit etc. The following week, I happened to be in the area therefore I walked in the studio and booked a consultation session with the artist. This is to fine tune the design and talk about what you want, placement, special requests etc. My consultation date was two weeks after my walk in. I kid you not all the artists are solidly booked. They just ran an article about them in NY Times and I believe their demand has sky rocketed even more. Going back to the consultation session, I met the artist (Dragon) in person and we spoke about the design and what I had in mind. I also paid the deposit that happens to be 25% of the total - this is a prerequisite to book the appointment. I literally felt so excited when my appointment day arrived I couldn't contain myself. I arrived at the studio 15 mins early, after signing some release documents and disclosures I waited for my artist. He greeted me half an hour late and genuinely apologized and said he was running slightly late from his previous client. He took me downstairs where there is a bigger lounge area and a refrigerator stacked with snacks and soda. I was told to help myself and wait another 15 mins. I impatiently paced around and surveyed the refrigerator like a kid in the candy store. Meanwhile a few other clients came in for consultation and tattooing to the lounge area to snack and take a breather. After 20 mins my artist came back and took me upstairs again to his work station. Everything was set up, he creamed my skin and started inking me. It took close to 2 hours as it was an intricate design but not for one minute did I feel bored. I was trying to soak it all in. The other artists, the minimalistic and spacious design of the studio, needles buzzing, people walking in and out so many hip and funky people around it really shows how NYC has such a unique vibe. Everybody was minding their own business, the artists put their head down and work. There is no chit chat and small talk. Once the needles start rolling it's all business. We took two ten minute breaks in between to stretch. I also used the bathroom twice. We spoke very little and we both kept it brief and non-intrusive. I brought my headphones and had fully charged my phone for a three hour session but I actually didn't even take my iPhone out of my bag. The place was playing the coolest lounge music that you just go with, don't feel horrible that you didn't bring your headset. The job got done and when it dried my artist took pics, bandaged it and gave me the after care details. I took a photo of us posing inside, grabbed a bottle of water and we hugged each other goodbye. I walked back to the front desk where you pay. Every step was smooth as silk. I wasn't uncomfortable, unhappy, uneasy at any point although I was probably the most misfit person of the whole studio. All in all it was a great experience and I already can't wait to get my next one. P.S : Feel free to tip artist their rates are through the roof but I still gave my artist a tip because he was a real nice guy and did a great job. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Amor Fati - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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I only accompanied my friend in getting a tattoo here BUT I thought the customer service here was so good that I feel compelled to review. All the staff was super friendly and accommodating. Looking thru the offerings of artists, each one has something unique to bring and will work with you completely to have your visions come to life (I was eavesdropping on other people talking with the artists in their waiting area hehe...). Check out their website profiles to see which suits you. If I was ever to get a tattoo, I'm coming back here read more

This review is for my artist, Turan. The aren't enough stars in the galaxy to adequately rate Turan. He's a brilliant artist, great communicator, and a true all-around professional. This was my first tattoo. I was pretty nervous and had no idea what to expect going into the 7 hour session. He's calm and personable, and instantly put me at ease. The process was collaborative - he strikes the right balance between taking your lead and steering you in a better direction when he thinks something won't look good. I was nervous to learn that there isn't a meeting ahead of time to review a draft of the design, but Turan showed up prepared day-of, and had clearly put a lot of thought into it. Most importantly, the tattoo came out incredible. Way better than I ever could have imagined. The detail in his work is mind blowing. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, you have to wait 3 months to get a session. But...worth the wait and worth every penny. Thanks, Turan! read more

Kristi and the whole team at Bang Bang took amazing care of me. I'm an artist and I was asking for something very specific, Kristi created a tattoo that was a beautiful blend of my concept and her artwork. Also I felt very little pain, Kristi W. is an excellent technician with a very gentle touch. I was nervous about wanting to be a good client but also wanting to advocate for my vision, but in the end I came out with my dream tattoo for a good price (its top dollar but you get exactly what you pay for, in the best way). Thank you Kristi!!! read more

Hands-down the worst customer service that I've ever dealt with. Emailing them was like talking to a wall. None of my questions were answered after about 15 emails and each time someone different responded so I had to start all over. They said their artist "Young" only worked with black ink when there's also red on her IG (which is what I wanted). Went to book a certain date and by the time they got back to me- someone had taken it. Go figure! Also they told me she estimated TWO HOURS for the 3/4 inch tattoo I wanted for $1000. Absurd. A more famous and better known artist in Manhattan did it (single needle fine line) in a half hour for half the price. This place needs to get off their high horse. read more

Received my first ever big tattoo today from Max/Maks at Bang Bang. I couldn't be happier. He's a true artist whose work resonated with me as soon as Bang Bang sent me the portfolios. The first few hours of the session were designing and perfecting the piece before even starting the ink and then Maks really devoted himself to the tattoo. He cared as much about it turning out perfectly as I did. Couldn't be happier with the result or experience. Will post pics again one it heals. Love it so much! Highly recommend. read more

Bang Bang Tattoos - Whale tattoo/Max - Tattoo Near Me - New York, New York

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I love my tattoo but I had to wait 3 hours. 3!! Hours even though I had scheduled an appointment. The artist was nice and all but the wait plus the price. Plus tip... Due to the wait I was also the last client in there. Having ppl stress out the artist cause the shop needs to close is also kinda awkward. I guess the focus is on stars such as the Giants players and that's all you need to get away with charging double and not caring. read more