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    InkStained Tattoo Studio

    3.9 (32 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

    Services - InkStained Tattoo Studio

    Blemish camouflage

    Gauging or stretching

    Permanent makeup application

    4 More Services

    Permanent makeup consultation

    Permanent makeup touch-ups

    Piercing

    Tattooing

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    Mariya E.

    Hands down the best shop on Staten Island, maybe even all of NY! Owner, Mike H does AMAZING work! Pretty much any artist at the shop is crazy talented. Great vibe in the shop and décor is appealing to the eyes (also super clean !) I recommend checking these guys out! (:

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    Jordan K.

    I've been getting my tattoos at InkStained all year. Having been tattooed by 3 different artists, I can rightfully say that it does not matter which artist tattoos you because they all provide the same exceptional experience. Upon walking into the studio for the first time, I instantly felt apart of the group. The staff is very kind, professional, accepting, and willing to edit a design until it is perfect without so much as a hint of frustration. The studio itself is immaculate and a very chill environment to spend time in. The walls are lined with artworks that the majority of which were created by the staff. They provide ample free parking and I have never had an issue finding a spot to park. My tattoos have all turned out exactly the way that I expected them to and I have had no issue with healing. I have nothing but good things to say about this studio and their staff. I wouldn't go anywhere else! Thank you InkStained!

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    got my naval piercing just a few hours ago here :) I liked it! Made me feel comfortable as well, I was just confused where to enter at since the entrance was in the parking lot. 10/10

    This is my tattoo

    Please do not EVER go to that place. RUN AWAY! I am extremely disappointed with this place and specifically with the artist IRMA. My tattoo has been made by an unexperienced unprofessional artist. The tattoo was easy to made, no colors, black and white. However, the outcome was just poor and my tattoo looked like drawn by a 5 year old. I wanted to cry, I was in a shock and disbelief. It was my body and I have to wear this tattoo all my life. I emailed the place with request to correct it but this salon never responded. I left multiple phone messages and finally after a few days, I was asked to come. TO my DISBELIEF, the salon admitted that the tattoo is not made correctly BUT if I want to keep it, they will have to add some colors. I have NEVER wanted any colors in my tattoo. My tattoo was supposed to be black and white from the beginning. However, the place quoted said : " we know what is the best for tattoo". I refused to do the same and went to other places for second opinion. All the places confirmed the tattoo is batched ! and it was very easy to correct the way I want with no colors. However, this place insisted to add some colors claiming they are the best artist and know what is the best thing for me. The artist's name is Irima was highly upset, rude when I mentioned that the tattoo is not made the way I wanted. She said, she had been doing for many years and I have no right to correct her. Overall, the whole customer service is terrible. They are rude, unprofessional. Once they take your money, forget about any corrections. And please keep it in mind and be ready that you will walk out from this place with the totally different tattoo than you want ! As of now, the tattoo is not finished, it looks bad and this place refuses to correct it the way I want though I full paid the whole amount.

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    Lex C.

    Flaco has tattooed me a number of times, and it's always a great experience. I would recommend him 10x over, and it helps that the shop has a great atmosphere.

    Prince Forever!

    I've been a tattoo collector since 1997. I'm an artist and I do my research on tattoo shops and artists before I make a choice. As a lifelong Prince fan (since 1981), I knew when he died that I had to get a memorial tattoo to honor him. I wanted something that was worthy of him. Beautiful. I found Dan at InkStained tattoo after looking at many portfolios online and I knew he'd execute my vision perfectly. I was right. Everyone at the shop is professional and friendly. They immediately put Prince music on Pandora when I arrived for my appointment which was so cool. Dan re-drew my sketch I had dropped off a week prior and he did what an awesome tattoo artist should do- he made it better. Collaborated with me. He chose perfect colors and executed great lines. In the process, he used just enough pressure to do the job without tearing my skin up like many heavy-handed tattoo artists do. Sure it hurt some like all tats do, but I could almost take a nap in the chair compared to other pieces I've had done over the years. Dan is friendly, professional, and overall a cool cat. Definitely recommend Dan and InkStained to anyone who wants quality work, not some bullshit scratch that is found elsewhere. Thanks Dan and InkStained! I love my tattoo!

    Mikee Herbert is the phenomenal artist behind this masterpiece!!!! Thanks Mikee

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    Thank you! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Great people great art and clean ... Need I say more ? Loved it am going back after Christmas !

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    Worst place ever.. Went for finger tattoo with boyfriend they charged us 100 each and it faded off!

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    Brandon pierced my second holes and did a wonderful job! Highly recommend! Very fair prices and piercings are done with care! :)

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    Chris just started a piece on my arm and I'm extremely satisfied after my first sit.

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    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.

    Overall, the shop itself was immaculate and very clean. The piercings were well placed, the price…read morewas reasonable, and the piercer had good bedside manner, which I appreciated. The staff was helpful, though a bit aloof and standoffish at times. That said, I did run into some issues that made this a more difficult experience than it needed to be. The jewelry used was externally threaded, and they did not have 19mm bars available. I was pierced with 16mm bars, which ended up being just slightly too short for my anatomy. I was pierced in August 2025, and now in December I have had a very difficult healing process largely due to the bar length. I constantly dealt with the balls pressing in and threatening to embed because there simply wasn't enough room for swelling. Before getting pierced, I did ask if longer bars could be used or ordered. I was told they only place jewelry orders every few months and that ordering a specific size for me and having me come back was not how they do things. I was willing to pay for the proper jewelry and return, but that wasn't an option. In hindsight, I should have walked out, but I really wanted the piercings and went forward anyway. I also did not see an A.P.P. membership sticker displayed, which in retrospect should have been another sign for me to choose a different shop. I recently changed my jewelry myself to 19mm internally threaded bars, and the difference has been huge. My nipples are healing properly now and are noticeably happier. I can't speak to their tattooing, but based on my experience, their piercing policies could use improvement. I personally wouldn't return for piercings unless they begin offering internally threaded jewelry and can demonstrate A.P.P. standards.

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