Super cool shop!!! Fast to reply to messages on Facebook! Super nice and helpful!!! Shop is clean!…read moreDecorated cool af!! We did the "get what you get gumball machine" everyone was so helpful and inviting!! Super happy with our tattoos!!!! We will be back!!!! Yall rock!!

David G is a very good artist, very nice and thorough. He always has a good vibe to him and makes…read moregetting tattooed chill and fun.

Made a Sunday afternoon Flat (upper ear) piercing appointment with Krystal! This whole experience…read morewas easy and virtually painless! I had tattoos here years ago and when I wanted my flat pierced I didn't think of going anywhere else. This place is Mom and Pop- you have to understand that. They are all friends and so sometimes that bedside manner is slightly adjusted to assume you're one of them as soon as you enter. They are kind and considerate- and CLEAN. Krystal did request that only I go back behind the curtain- this wasn't Rude. This was so that she had my undivided attention to before and after care regarding my new piercing. She was clean and thorough and PATIENT! We re-drew my Dot like six times. I respect the way she does her work and the way she makes herself available for questions and concerns. If you're thinking of getting a piercing- this is the place! Regarding tattoos- mine is now three years old and I still love it! The lines are awesome and the text is beautifully drawn.

They don't know how to tattoo. The tattoos always bleed which they shouldn't, means they are…read morepressing too hard with the needle. Also can't pierce for chit. It was dirty inside the place as well so I went somewhere else.

I am 68 years old and this is the first tattoo(s) I ever had done. I had shopped two other tattoo…read moreparlors in the area and did not get the good feeling I got in working with Lee at Cardinal. He drafted everything up in advance so I could get comfortable with the product. And I am thrilled with the outcome....

Walked in mid day no appointment on a girls day whim. The staff was very nice and accommodating…read more Keith took care of us and was awesome loved his work and the conversation.

Got my first tattoo here so I didn't know nothing about anything, Nick G really made everything…read morecalming for me. His linework despite my nervousness and shakiness looks pinpoint perfect. It looks like it was a printed off by a machine, I'm very hype to show off this off!! Stars for how cool everyone was there as well casually chatting with me. HELL YEAH I'll be back for soon for my next

Zack did an amazing job on this tattoo! If you ever want a character from anime or cartoons go to…read morehim! He's a great artist and make sure to check him out on Instagram and Tiktok @zack.simpson__

I needed a coverup and Will did MORE than cover up a bad tattoo. After a conversation of what I was…read morethinking he created a custom piece of art specific to my ask. The artist was informative, patient, and did an amazing job. He knows what works and doesn't and really helped guide me through the whole process. The old tattoo (which was heavy blacks) is not visible at all. Biggest compliment I recieved was "WOW, that is amazing" from a friend who isn't really a tattoo fan. The shop was extremely clean, the post-tattoo care instructions were clear, the artist knows his craft based on years of inking, and doesn't have an ego. I will definitely be a return customer!

This is the only place I go to get work done. William Webb can transfer what is in your head to on…read moreyour skin. As you walk in, the walls are loaded with his work. There is nothing he cannot do and I usually go in there with a basic idea of what I want and let him do the rest. I am never disappointed.

Great work and friendly. This is not my first Tatoo but had it made in honor of my late momread more

Went here with my friend on Sunday. I scheduled a navel piercing at 2:10 but then my friend decided…read moreshe wanted to get something done too but only a 1:10 was available. Her piercing was so fast and clean that they had time to do mine right after so I wouldn't have to wait the extra hour. Thank you, Dale!

I'm kinda tatted up. Like I'm now at over 30 tattoos. I've had the opportunity to have a variety of…read moreexperiences to know what makes this shop a top tier business. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have this tattoo collective right in my neighborhood. When I first noticed the shop early last year, I promptly looked it up and recognized some of the artists that I'd already been following on social media. Sarah Cortese is the business owner and she has created a great space that feels inclusive, safe, and creative. She's clearly dedicated to the community they serve. I recommend checking out the work of all the Black Dahlia Tattoo artists to discover who works in the style that interests you. I've just completed my 2nd tattoo with Victoria Mesi and am already plotting my next piece. Each visit to the shop has felt like visiting friends, it's incredibly comfortable. I appreciate that there's sinks throughout the shop to maintain best hygiene practices. The team is diligent with sanitary measures like wrapping the table. Details matter. You're in great hands here. There's some powerhouse artists doing exquisite work. Good people doing good art.

Got 2 (technically 1.5) tattoos done by Chris Mesi here. This tattoo shop is one of the best in NJ…read moreand the artist are all top notch. I've gotten both of my tattoos done by Chris. He's extremely friendly and seriously cares about his work and his clients. He always does the most to make sure you're comfortable while getting your tattoo. His designs and work always looks absolutely amazing and hold up extremely well. The 2 times I've been there the other artists who've been in the shop at the time were always friendly as well. If you're looking into getting a tattoo you won't regret going with any of the artists at this shop. I already can't wait to return to finish my second tattoo.

BEWARE** MAKE SURE YOUR ARTIST HAS A TATTOO LICENSE…read more I got my tattoo done at A1 tattoo, and no one ever informed me my artist was only an apprentice!! Now I have a half sleeve I have to spend more money on, what a waste!!!

Valid place. I went to get my cartilage done $50. You need a birth certificate and ID if you are a…read moreminor. Easy process. All new and clean tools. All the lady's were friendly. Hoping for the best with the healing process. Will be back again !!

Let me start by saying how much I despise needles!!! However, I was interested in getting a daith…read morepiercing (for quite some time now) & lately, I have been wanting to really get it done. I spontaneously went to Hydravolve Studios because I was nearby, it had good reviews online and I wanted to check out styles, prices, etc. I met with Shannon who was just finishing up with a client & happened to be available the remainder of that evening. She went over everything with me and showed me the earrings. It was way too plain for me and the only downfall - they don't have a good variety to choose from in stock. If you wan't rhinestones/more bling or a specific style, etc., you'll need to order it with her, wait for it to come in and then go back to get your piercing. With the fact that I have been contemplating getting this piercing done for a long time, I knew I was ready to get it done right then and there..but also wanted something with bling. Lucky for me, Shannon was able to find an earring with a "little" bling and told me it was available since the person who ordered it, after a month or so, never came back. I decided to go for it and so glad I did. I did tell Shannon to not show me the needle she was going to use or anything because I'd probably run out of the room lol Shannon was very informative; told me everything she was doing, step by step. She was very clean, very nice and super gentle. It happened so quickly with one deep breath. After she was done, she went over in detail on clean/care instructions. I would definitely recommend Shannon. She was great!!! You do have to reach out to her via email and make an appointment.

I had been coming here for quite some time now. My original artist unfortunately went M.I.A. on me…read more Then recommended for me to see Kopa. I have got to say, 10/10 recommend him. Matches my energy and vibes and overall a good time. Bonus that he is a pretty good artist too.

i get all my peircings done by whiteboy hes a great a peircer and a very genuine and nice person…read more10/10 would defidently reccomend

I came in here a little while back to have the piercer remove a captive hoop from my nose (nostril)…read moreand to put in a temporary stud. I'll keep it succinct- The guy who was supposed to do the work was clearly high on something. He was stumbling, had slurred and disjointed speech, etc. I should have walked out right then, but against my better judgement and due to a time crunch, I stayed hoping he'd be able to get the job done. Needless to say, it was pretty unpleasant. He did a pretty good number on my nose, more blood and discomfort than there ever should have been (aka, none. The piercing is over a year old and was not bleeding prior to this). To boot, while he was trying (and failing) to get the temporary stud in, the guy drooled on my shoulder. Yes, you read that right- Drooled on me. At the end of this experience, the hoop was removed and the temporary stud was put in backwards at my request because it was pretty apparent that the guy was not going to be able to get it in from the inside. Figured I'd cut my losses. I let the owner know and he told me that the guy was coming from getting a tooth pulled, and might have still been impacted by anesthesia. Extending the benefit of the doubt... maybe that was the case. But regardless, a tattoo artist or piercer should not be working on clients when impaired to the extent that they can't maintain their balance and they're drooling on clients. On a positive note, I can say that the owner was very pleasant to speak with and was very receptive to the feedback I gave after I left; he seemed genuinely concerned and said he'd go check on the guy. That said, there are far better places to get work done.