Jersey City Tattoo

4.6 (119 reviews)

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Rachelle Rare P.

recently moved to JC and looking to get a tattoo. I set an appointment here after reading reviews, the host was nice and accommodating from the start. Once you arrive you must fill out a form and then the artist comes to talk to you about your tattoo. The artist name leaves me but he is a slim kid. I told him what I wanted and he went back to sketch took a few tries and we got it. My friend then came and he tatoo'd her as well. I kinda felt bad for the guy the way she kept changing her mind but he did not seem frustrated at all. My tattoo was very simple and didn't take long. He skillfully made it as painless as he could. Damn it hurt My fiancé ended up coming back the next week to get one as well. One thing I wished was stated was the price of the tattoo before conducting the service but maybe that's just me.

Adam recently did a very personal piece for me. Despite the confusion when it came to the Apple Pay on my part. Adam was very patient, helpful, and kind. He was very gentle and delicate with me. I can't stop looking at this tattoo. Thank you once again Adam. And this time, I will actually have a physical card and not rely solely upon technology! I highly recommend this shop. Very welcoming people.

KrisKat Y.

I've previously gotten tattoos from here but this time, I got a piercing here by Shasta. I came in for a tragus and third lobe piercing at JC Tattoos because they are one of the few places that uses a needle instead of a piercing gun. The piercing gun is painful, not accurate and the healing process for it is unpredictable (Ah, highschool memories). Shasta is very friendly, knowledgeable, informative and talks to you throughout the whole process. She tells you what she'll do and what you'll feel - to me, it makes me think about it more - but it is necessary so your mind doesn't go into fight mode and you move. She is very responsive of any questions or concerns. The piercings only hurt with the initial stabbing and my ear only stayed warm for the first two hours. The day after, there was no bleeding and no pain (I did accidentally hit it a few times and I was still sensitive). But the days after that were like I've had these piercings for years already. My piercings healed perfectly. Thanks Shasta!

Carolina G.

Came in a few weeks ago without an appointment to get a second piercing in both ears, as well as my first helix piercing. Shasta was SO nice, welcoming, accommodating, and kept it real about what to expect, how to care for my piercing (especially in COVID times with masks), and the entire appointment was really excellent. Everyone at the shop was really friendly and as a side note, the music was excellent. Definitely going back for some more piercings soon!

Soleil T.

My girlfriend's nose piercing fell out this morning, we called to see if they could replace it and they were able to take us in! I decided last minute to get my septum repierced, as it had fell out a year ago. Shasta, I believe her name was, was so sweet! The piercing was originally 80 for me, but since we had so many complications with it, she charged me 60 and threw in a free Saline! She is very experienced and very sweet. I'm a crybaby when it came to pain and she already has tissue waiting for me. I'm definitely considering making her my main piercer, and may even come back to get my ear lobes stretched.

Branden G.

This was not the shop I got my first piercing at but I keep coming back here because of how careful and helpful Shasta is with her customers and it shows. For my first piercing, she gave me a sheet with tips/advice on aftercare for my piercing and I really appreciated that. You can tell she loves her job and she really cares for her clients! Please go to her the next time you want to get a piercing, you will not regret it!

This is a cat? I mean who drew this? A 4 year old? Complete trash.

Yve N.

This place has really bad customer service and Adam is the worst. I have asked for a quote on a tattoo and he claimed he does eyebrow tattoos meanwhile there is no such thing in his portfolio. I sent him and photo and never heard back. What kind of customer service is that? I'd never recommend this god aweful place.

A spontaneous piercing turned into love. I called to inquire about a nose piercing and Shasta was a gem. From the moment I walked in the door she was super sweet and informative. The process from filling out a form to the care afterwards was done with knowledge and care. I'm returning for several more piercings and bringing my son as well!

Randy C.

I went in to get a double helix and it went extremely quick, easy and professionally. The really enthusiastic cute chick with pink hair is the one who did my piercing, I believe Shasta is her name. She was very knowledgeable and is able to keep a good conversation if that's your style, but I noticed for those who don't really want to talk she's fine with that too.

Super happy with my septum by Shasta (can't u tell )

Finally gave into my impulses and got my septum done by Shasta. I read reviews about how amazing of a piercer Shasta is and I can say it's all true- not to mention she is super sweet and cute (added bonus). Shasta was super informative and knowledgeable about her craft. She even gave me sites to buy piercings from and even offered to change it for me once I'm healed. 11/10 recommend Shasta & JC tattoo . Piercing was $80, pain 1/10.

Vaishnavi B.

I walked in to the tattoo shop and showed my design to Adam. He gave me an appointment an hour later; and when I went back he had the tattoo all traced and ready to go. Adam's folks at the shop are very professional and they knew exactly how to speak with their customers. Adam is a great artist and he knew a little bit of background of the tattoo which helped us to get exactly what we wanted. We could clearly say Adam has a lot of experience and can give what you want in terms of the very close details and intricacy. I definitely suggest you to go here if you are around Jersey City. - V

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Kevin helped me with both a tattoo and piercing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, I'll definitely be coming back! Chill atmosphere and nice people :) read more

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Emily C.

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I've been coming here for years! Everyone who works here is great, I can't recommend this shop enough. It's clean, the employees are wonderful, they do great work, and they care about everyone who walks through the door. It's a fun atmosphere and you can tell everyone is passionate about their work. I will always tell people to come here! Shoutout to Will and Adam :) read more

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Jordan M.

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After seeing my review, the owner Adam reached out and we worked together to create a coverup of something really beautiful that I wanted. It's my understanding Stan no longer works there as well. Adam did a great job on the coverup and I'm very pleased. read more

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Rachelle Rare P.

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recently moved to JC and looking to get a tattoo. I set an appointment here after reading reviews, the host was nice and accommodating from the start. Once you arrive you must fill out a form and then the artist comes to talk to you about your tattoo. The artist name leaves me but he is a slim kid. I told him what I wanted and he went back to sketch took a few tries and we got it. My friend then came and he tatoo'd her as well. I kinda felt bad for the guy the way she kept changing her mind but he did not seem frustrated at all. My tattoo was very simple and didn't take long. He skillfully made it as painless as he could. Damn it hurt My fiancé ended up coming back the next week to get one as well. One thing I wished was stated was the price of the tattoo before conducting the service but maybe that's just me. read more

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The piercer Shastha was so gentle and good in suggesting the right jewellery based on my preferences in piercings. Clean and neat place. I will come back to review again after complete healing. :) read more

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Adam P.

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Adam recently did a very personal piece for me. Despite the confusion when it came to the Apple Pay on my part. Adam was very patient, helpful, and kind. He was very gentle and delicate with me. I can't stop looking at this tattoo. Thank you once again Adam. And this time, I will actually have a physical card and not rely solely upon technology! I highly recommend this shop. Very welcoming people. read more

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KrisKat Y.

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I've previously gotten tattoos from here but this time, I got a piercing here by Shasta. I came in for a tragus and third lobe piercing at JC Tattoos because they are one of the few places that uses a needle instead of a piercing gun. The piercing gun is painful, not accurate and the healing process for it is unpredictable (Ah, highschool memories). Shasta is very friendly, knowledgeable, informative and talks to you throughout the whole process. She tells you what she'll do and what you'll feel - to me, it makes me think about it more - but it is necessary so your mind doesn't go into fight mode and you move. She is very responsive of any questions or concerns. The piercings only hurt with the initial stabbing and my ear only stayed warm for the first two hours. The day after, there was no bleeding and no pain (I did accidentally hit it a few times and I was still sensitive). But the days after that were like I've had these piercings for years already. My piercings healed perfectly. Thanks Shasta! read more

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Christian B.

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Very professional and quick. I've been going since 18, and have never been disappointed in any way. I recommend this shop to all friends!

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Carolina G.

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Came in a few weeks ago without an appointment to get a second piercing in both ears, as well as my first helix piercing. Shasta was SO nice, welcoming, accommodating, and kept it real about what to expect, how to care for my piercing (especially in COVID times with masks), and the entire appointment was really excellent. Everyone at the shop was really friendly and as a side note, the music was excellent. Definitely going back for some more piercings soon! read more

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Soleil T.

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My girlfriend's nose piercing fell out this morning, we called to see if they could replace it and they were able to take us in! I decided last minute to get my septum repierced, as it had fell out a year ago. Shasta, I believe her name was, was so sweet! The piercing was originally 80 for me, but since we had so many complications with it, she charged me 60 and threw in a free Saline! She is very experienced and very sweet. I'm a crybaby when it came to pain and she already has tissue waiting for me. I'm definitely considering making her my main piercer, and may even come back to get my ear lobes stretched. read more

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Colin L.

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I can't say enough good things about them. I've had two piercings done by Shasta, and two tattoo's done by Wil (so far). I'm absolutely going to get more in the future because all my visits have been excellent. I'm from out of town and travel 90 minutes into Jersey City to go to them because I trust them way more than anyone else. I frequently get compliments on the line work of my tattoos, and on top of being great work, Wil is FAST. I'm always out way faster than I expect. Shasta's got a good selection of jewelry, and I've never had an issue getting a walk-in with her. She's also super friendly so I often chat with her while I'm waiting for my tattoo appointment. read more

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Branden G.

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This was not the shop I got my first piercing at but I keep coming back here because of how careful and helpful Shasta is with her customers and it shows. For my first piercing, she gave me a sheet with tips/advice on aftercare for my piercing and I really appreciated that. You can tell she loves her job and she really cares for her clients! Please go to her the next time you want to get a piercing, you will not regret it! read more

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Yve N.

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This place has really bad customer service and Adam is the worst. I have asked for a quote on a tattoo and he claimed he does eyebrow tattoos meanwhile there is no such thing in his portfolio. I sent him and photo and never heard back. What kind of customer service is that? I'd never recommend this god aweful place. read more

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V V.

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Shasta is an amazing piercer!! Not only is her work clean, she also goes out of her way to make the experience perfect. She has done at least half a dozen of my piercings and they have healed perfectly. Amazing service and such a great piercer!! Love you Shasta! read more

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Crystal D.

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A spontaneous piercing turned into love. I called to inquire about a nose piercing and Shasta was a gem. From the moment I walked in the door she was super sweet and informative. The process from filling out a form to the care afterwards was done with knowledge and care. I'm returning for several more piercings and bringing my son as well! read more

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Michael G.

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My experience with Wil and at Jersey City Tattoo overall was excellent. Wil was polite, professional and did excellent work. I met him on a Friday afternoon to discuss the tattoo and made an appointment for the next day. I am very pleased and recommend him to others. I foresee myself getting more work done by him in the future. read more

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Randy C.

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I went in to get a double helix and it went extremely quick, easy and professionally. The really enthusiastic cute chick with pink hair is the one who did my piercing, I believe Shasta is her name. She was very knowledgeable and is able to keep a good conversation if that's your style, but I noticed for those who don't really want to talk she's fine with that too. read more

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Meena S.

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Finally gave into my impulses and got my septum done by Shasta. I read reviews about how amazing of a piercer Shasta is and I can say it's all true- not to mention she is super sweet and cute (added bonus). Shasta was super informative and knowledgeable about her craft. She even gave me sites to buy piercings from and even offered to change it for me once I'm healed. 11/10 recommend Shasta & JC tattoo . Piercing was $80, pain 1/10. read more

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Shikha S.

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I decided in the spur of the moment to get my navel pierced. It was the best decision. They took good care of me and my piercing has been healing well read more

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Anthony L.

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from the staff to the atmosphere was as professional as it gets imo. everything was clean, beautiful art all around. my artist (Adam) walked me through the entire process and i couldn't be happier with my tattoo. will definitely be going there again and recommend anyone looking for true tattooing and knowledgeable artists who care about their clients and the artwork to stop in. you wont be disappointed. thank you jctc and Adam read more

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Jay A.

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I have wanted a septum piercing for months. Did research, decided on Jersey City Tattoo this past weekend. Everything took 10 minutes between walking in and walking out. My piercer, Shasta, was awesome. She was fun and very clear with what was going to happen. She was very professional as well. I have not had any issues with the healing so far. Thank you Shasta!! read more

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Vaishnavi B.

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I walked in to the tattoo shop and showed my design to Adam. He gave me an appointment an hour later; and when I went back he had the tattoo all traced and ready to go. Adam's folks at the shop are very professional and they knew exactly how to speak with their customers. Adam is a great artist and he knew a little bit of background of the tattoo which helped us to get exactly what we wanted. We could clearly say Adam has a lot of experience and can give what you want in terms of the very close details and intricacy. I definitely suggest you to go here if you are around Jersey City. - V read more

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Alexandria J.

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Took my daughter for an early Christmas present and couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome!! Great team! Great energy! Awesome work ! read more

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Lauren G.

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Shasta Pierced my double Tragus, rook and conch earlier this year and was so helpful during the healing process!! I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. She was professional and informative and I will definitely be going back for more piercings from her in the future! Follow her on insta at @piercingsbyshasta she's a true gem read more

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Anna M.

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Shasta is my go to for piercings! I got a daith earlier this year and will be coming back for more. She's incredibly responsive and gentle. I didn't feel a thing and she was very kind when answering all my questions before and after. Her aftercare instructions follow the latest best practice and she posts informative graphics on her Instagram so it's definitely worth a follow (@piercingsbyshasta). I have other piercings, but I've learned a ton more from her. You can tell she cares for people & takes pride in her work. She's a true gem of a person with a bright spirit and, if you go to her, you'll be in good hands. Jersey City Tattoo is also a professional and quiet spot away from the main pedestrian area. I haven't gotten a tattoo here but my friend goes to Kevin who does fabulous work. Ermisart has fun designs as well. Highly recommend all around! read more

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Melissa O.

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I actually used Yelp to find this shop and I'm so glad I did. All the positive reviews are true. Great work in a great atmosphere. My sister and I were seen as walk-ins on a random Tuesday afternoon. Adam helped her perfect a hand drawn design she'd brought in. In just a couple minutes she had her very first tattoo and LOVED IT! I proved to be a bit more difficult since what I wanted was basically impossible. Adam could have just tattooed the designs I kept coming up with but didn't because he knew that over time they just would not work. Ultimately, the tattoo I got was for more beautiful then the ones I THOUGHT I wanted. So happy I went here. This will forever more be my tattoo spot. In fact, I'm working on my next idea already! read more

Jersey City Tattoo - Thank you so much for your patience, Adam!! This is a great shop with really cool vibes and real people. I'll be back soon for another. - Tattoo Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Joy S.

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I came in about a year ago to get a small & simple heart tattoo on my hip. I went to adam because he did a couple of other small tattoos behind my ear and they came out well. This time I was severely disappointed with the results. The line work is garbage for such a simple tattoo. I'm not going back to the same place that botched a tattoo to get it fixed, so i'll be paying more money just to get the line evened out. read more

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Derek G.

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I went in with my wife for my very first tattoo. Wedding day let's get a tattoo. For be "LOVE" in Morse code. I left with LOVE. By day to I had LMVE. The bars has all melted together. It looks horrible. I even made an appointment with bang bang tattoo to try and get it fixed. I am going to have to get it laser removed and done Super unhappy. Reviews of this place may be wonderful but if you want fine line work done, go elsewhere. read more

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Nick D.

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I've been overdue in giving these guys a writeup. Adam has tattooed me 3 times now, including my first one with 2 large pieces following that, and I absolutely refer to him as "my usual guy" when discussing tattoos without hesitation. Very fast worker, but not rushing or sloppy at all, but meticulous about detail without farting around and wasting time/money. I can't speak for the other artists here personally but their portfolios are all impressive. My first time in was with 2 out of town friends who were both tattooed by Jason and were very happy to the point that one has driven back to jersey from Rhode Island strictly just to be worked on here, so that's something! It's a clean place, the rates are competitive and everyone here knows their stuff, hard to ask for much better. read more

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Brian T.

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I am a bit delayed in giving my kudos to Adam. He did a fantastic job on expanding my original Celtic Knot/Lotus Flower with a beautiful Celtic Dragon as a surround. The dragon represents power and protection. The end product was even better than I imagined! read more

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Ashley H.

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I walked in on a whim the Saturday before Christmas and Diana was able to make my vision come true. I wanted a small, sparkling, Christmas tree on the bottom of my foot but didn't want any color. She flawlessly combined black, grey, and white to create what is now my favorite tattoo. It was quick, efficient, and about as pain free as she could have made it. Happy to have found her! read more

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Maddie H.

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Really enjoyed getting my first tattoo here! Pier was very professional and kind. The shop is small but clean and the atmosphere is relaxed. I got a small wrist tattoo and terrivle with needles so about halfway through I began to feel a bit lightheaded. The guys put me at ease and took care of me (water, snacks, let me lie down) Price was reasonable for the area. Wrist tattoo with 1 color and shading was about $120 Thanks to Pier again! Very happy with his work! read more

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Cassidy F.

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About 2 months ago I had Shasta do a flat helix piercing for me and then yesterday she downsized it. She's very knowledgeable and gave great advice for piercing aftercare. It definitely paid off because the piercing healed perfectly. Would definitely recommend her for a high quality piercing. read more

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Patrick G.

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My first tattoo (at 46 lol) and I could not be more impressed In the first few minutes of speaking with them , you can tell that they are really passionate professionals. They spent a lot of time discussing , drawing examples , tweeking examples and finding out EXACTLY what I was looking for Not at all what I was expecting. During my couple hours in the chair , I felt like I was amongst a group of friends I've known for years. Their chill yet professional attitudes were really refreshing The final product was incredible , they exceeded my expectations by a mile I sat with Adam . He loves what he does. . You get that within a minute or two of talking with him read more

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I've been here twice and I don't think I'll ever stray. The shop is clean, everyone is extremely professional, and you aren't met with the typical pretentious attitudes of other tattoo parlors. I've gotten 3 pieces done by Jason, who is incredible at what he does. His line work is immaculate and his attention to detail is astounding. I've brought two friends in for work from him, as well, and no disappointment has been met. Bringing in a new friend tomorrow for his first tattoo and a 1/4 sleeve for myself. I would, and do, HIGHLY recommend this shop for all your inking needs. Follow them on Instagram for photos of their other artists, all around their work is phenomenal! read more

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Daniella G.

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Shasta is awesome! Walked in to get a triple piercing on my ear but wanted to make sure I'll feel comfortable with the piercer. Shasta was so nice and professional. The place smells super clean and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure their strict cleaning protocols are followed. Shasta took her time finding the perfect placement and making sure I'm comfortable before she did the piercing. It's been over a week now and no infection! I highly recommend this place! read more

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Josilyn W.

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I can't remember her name but the lady piercer with the fun colored hair was the best. Really nice and informative on aftercare for the piercing. I will be back for sure! read more

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Wayne W.

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Thanks for the Mermaid Adam, I love it great work. I will be back. The whole staff was great love the shop

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Chelsea W.

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Had a good experience here! I walked in and right away got a good vibe. You know how sometimes you walk into a tattoo shop and it feels a little dark and sketchy? Not that vibe at all here. It's a welcoming vibe, you can see they are a clean shop. Before I started getting my tattoo done, they opened all new utensils. The man who did my tattoo was very throughout and triple checked with me before starting. Making sure his drawing was exactly correct. He did make a correction or two and he did not seem annoyed or anything about making changes to the drawing. I would for sure come back here for another tattoo or piercing! read more

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Crys B.

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Jessica fixed up my tattoos so beautifully. I cringed like a baby, but she was very patient with me. She walked me through the pain, and she did it very quickly. read more

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More info about Jersey City Tattoo

253 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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(201) 360-0139
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http://www.jerseycitytattoo.com

Hours

What time does Jersey City Tattoo open?

Jersey City Tattoo opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Jersey City Tattoo opens at 1:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Jersey City Tattoo close?

Jersey City Tattoo closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Jersey City Tattoo closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMSun 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Jersey City Tattoo take credit cards?

Yes, Jersey City Tattoo takes credit cards.

Services

Is Jersey City Tattoo by appointment only?

No, Jersey City Tattoo is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Jersey City Tattoo have bike parking?

Yes, Jersey City Tattoo has bike parking.

Does Jersey City Tattoo have parking?

Yes, Jersey City Tattoo has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Jersey City Tattoo have free WiFi?

Yes, Jersey City Tattoo has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Our expert artists work around a customer's ideas and concepts to create the perfect tattoo. We are well-versed in executing traditional, "sailor" tattoos, as well as Japanese work, portraits/realism, pin-ups, and more. We use the highest quality materials for all of your tattooing process. We accept walk ins .

History

Established in 2007.

Adam Paterson has been tattooing in Jersey City since the ban was lifted in 2001. In 2007 he opened Jersey City Tattoo with the intention of being a classic and well rounded American Tattoo Parlor experience. Jersey City Tattoo Co. specializes in all forms of traditional tattooing including Japanese, Americana and black work.

Meet the Business Owner: Adam P.

Adam Paterson has been tattooing since 1997 while attending Parsons School of Design (NYC) . Needing to have a comfortable environment to focus on the craft of tattooing in his current hometown of Jersey City inspired Adam to open Jersey City Tattoo.

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“my artist (Adam) walked me through the entire process and i couldn't be happier with my tattoo.”

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Got my eyebrows shaded here last year for the very first time. I'm so happy with the results. I…read morereceive so many compliments on them. I felt very safe and comfortable during my appointment. Everything went super well. I had no issues, everything was sanitary as expected. All of my questions were answered. And I had a great experience. Followed the after care instructions. I look forward to coming back.

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New Face by Christine

I literally fly across the country just to see Christine for years now and I will only ever let her…read moreand a friend of mine that she trained touch my face. Also, she is such a kind and funny person. I love talking to her when I'm allowed to open my mouth between tattooing. She makes you feel really comfortable and her office is beautiful, calm, clean, and just a really nice space to be in. She is strict and very detail oriented and honestly a little no nonsense but it is for a reason. She does not cut corners and her work is so precise. The results speak for themselves. She really does perform miracles. What I respect most is that she holds her clients accountable too. PMU is an investment and she makes it clear that it is our responsibility to take care of that investment by following her protocol. If you listen to her you will get the best possible results. If you don't and you do things like smoke, peel off your skin, etc, it will show and that's 100% on you. So protect your investment! There is a reason I will not trust anyone else. Her work is elite and she was one of the first PMU artists to touch melanated skin which is everythingggg. Couldn't recommend her enough.

Ok so heads up, this is a long review…read more My lips were never even. They were kinda dark and it didn't help that when I was a kid, I used to bite my lip a lot. One day, I was running in the park and fell forward. I ended up bitting my lip so hard that it left a mark. Fast forward 15 years and theres still a scar lining of my top tooth. I followed Christine on Instagram, she was one of the few I found who looked super legit and was super open and honest on her page. My first appointment was in October 2020 I went to get my lashes done and it was super last minute decision of mine but she got me in! Off the bat, she was super nice and super honest with me. Going into this, I knew I had sensitive eyes and I let her know in advance. She warned me that tearing can impact the results and I agreed because I wanted to give it a try. I teared a bit but the results were so worth it. The lashes lasted me sooo long and gave me so much life, I knew I couldn't go anywhere else. Fast forward a bit, I became a student model for two ladies that were learning from Christine. As a student model, listening in on how detailed and specific she was made me feel less worried. They were able to conceal my scar, they did a great job with Christine's help. Fast forward a few months later I had my touch up and lashes done as I knew my birthday was coming up the next month. Christine did my touch up with a brighter a bolder color which I loved and my lashes came out amazing as usual. Fair warning, I don't suggest doing two services at once if you can't lay flat for a long time. Christine was very accommodating and allowed me to stretch between sessions. She evened out my Cupid's bow and concealed the scar even more so it wasn't noticeable anymore. The healing process was pretty quick. I started peeling within the 3rd day and was fully peeled by the 6th day. My lips looked amazing, as a girl that is shy with pictures because of my lip insecurity, it felt GREAT! I went to Disney after they healed. A lady had complimented me and wanted to know my trick on how my lipstick stayed so perfect as I was eating. I was so in shock as that's never happened. I was so excited to share Christine's Instagram and explain the process. I can't wait for my next session with Christine. If your trying to get an appointment, I'd suggest you book in advance or stalk her Instagram for a last minute opening.

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Shimmer Studios

5.0

(3 reviews)

2.0 mi

Kelly has been so wonderful every step of the way! She responds and sets up appointments so…read morequickly. And her technique is amazing! This was my first experience with permanent makeup. I had the micro blading and powder brow combo. She made sure to map out the perfect shape brow for my face and really took her time to make sure I was completely satisfied with them before she started applying. I can't thank her enough for how patient she was through the whole process experience. I'm in love with my new brows!

Kelly is such a dream to work with! This was my first experience with permanent makeup (lash line…read moreand powder brows) and I really had no idea what to expect. Kelly made me feel extremely comfortable and well taken care of the entire time and was always available to answer any questions during the aftercare. Very knowledgable and professional. I definitely recommend her!!

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Wonderlash Studio

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5 star rave review for this business!!! I am 30 years old and have always been hesitant and fearful…read moreof receiving Botox / injections. Sam, who is also in the nursing field, gave me peace of mind with patience, compassion and transparency in answering all of my questions. The procedure was so quick and the results are STUNNING!! I wanted to smooth out my forehead wrinkles and 11s, as well as add subtle volume to my top lip so we opted for a lip flip. So happy with my results and I can't wait to go back. Thank you xoxoxo

Unfortunately I can no longer come here. This is the SECOND…read moreappt I had scheduled with Krystal where she has been late. My appointment was for 1pm apparently they called me at 10am, left no message, to tell me she was running half and hour late...So I found this out upon arriving for my appointment that THREE HOURS ago she was running 30 mins late for? Girrlll pls...your schedule said you were open. show up on time for your appointments. I will no longer support this business or technician. They were also running a one day voting special to drum up business...perhaps your workers should be available per their working hours to support. Now you lost this revenue & future all for repetitive tardiness!

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Mia Min Beauty

Came here for my first appointment in September and did my touch up in late October. It has been a…read moremonth since I got my touch up and my brows look great! This was my first time getting any type of PMU and it's really one of those things where you just had to trust the process. My brows faded pretty badly after my first appointment, and when I did my touch up, I thought the pigment wouldn't stay again but I was wrong and the pigments slowly reappeared after around a month! I waited 4 months to get this appointment (I can only make it to the 5pm appointments because of work and hence the longer wait time) and it was absolutely worth it! She has really strict rules with the aftercare (can't wash hair for a week and can't let steam or water get onto the face) but your brows will turn out great as long as you follow them! Hopefully they will last long! Will definitely come back for my future touch ups!

I've been a client of this place for a few years. And the recommendations she makes changes with my…read moreskin and how my brows naturally fade over the months and years were always top level. The place is clean and comfortable--which is perfect because the amount of time needed to get that perfect brow, you'll want a comfy place to sink into since you be here for at least an hour. From the early times of plotting my brow design to the different hues of my refresher, she is as detail oriented regardless of what stage you are at with your eyebrows. Her recommendations match your skin texture and your undertones. I wanted something that was dark, but now "wow you have new eyebrows" and not something that can fade into blue or purple over the years. So we started off light and the next time around we went a shade darker. I think best of all, she went over aftercare and how to maintain the shape of my brows -- I am no longer plucking or waxing my brows and now use a shaver and I'm never looking back.

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E'Luxxe Beauty

Elina is a total gem!…read more It's taken me a while to write this (life's been hectic!), but I couldn't let more time pass without sharing how amazing Elina is. She did an incredible job on my eyebrows--truly next-level precision and care. From the moment I walked in, Elina made me feel completely at ease. She explained every step of the process in detail, repeated instructions so I wouldn't forget anything, and made sure I knew exactly what to expect once I got home. Her follow-up call afterward? So thoughtful. She's not just talented--she's kind, professional, and genuinely easy to talk to. I've already referred her to several close friends, and I'll keep spreading the word. If you're thinking about booking with Elina, do it. You'll be glad you !

I had such an amazing experience with Elina. She was so detail-oriented and took her time to shape…read moreand clean my brows. I booked the Signature Brow Sculpt. I highly recommend everyone to go to eluxxebeauty to get their brows professionally done. Elina made me feel very comfortable and walked me through the process. She mapped, measured, and asked for my input throughout the process. She explained exactly what she was doing. The waxing part was relaxing and I felt little to no pain. I appreciate her patience and dedication. She is truly an amazing artist. I hope to see her again. The office was also beautiful and welcoming. I went with my sister and we are in love with our brows. Thank you for the snacks and drinks. We are very grateful for the experience. I feel so confident with my brows. It opened up my eyes and I see a big difference. Thank you so much!

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Chantel Urban Artistry

5.0

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Chantel is a gem. The BEST of my wedding vendor decisions. I am very picky about makeup and went…read morethrough a lot of trials before finding Chantel. She takes her work very seriously and is thoughtful, accommodating and professional. My makeup lasted through the night and was exactly what I described to her/hoped for. She listened carefully to every woman in our group on what they wanted in a makeup look, and made my grandmothers feel like movie stars. I teared up seeing them looking in the mirror smiling. Thank you, Chantel, for being so great and I hope I get the pleasure of working with you again in the future.

Her business is beauitful. Everything super clean and white. She is the absolute sweetest!…read moreAmazing at her craft.

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Wow.... all I can say is I'm blown away by the beauty of my new brows and eyeliner done by the EVER…read moreSO talented Ashley ! She is professional, courteous, friendly and super good at what she does !! I did both at the same time to get it out of the au and sooo glad i chose to do it. I NEVER again have to feel like I have to get out of bed and immediately do my brows because they were so minimal and really were just a mess! I am so happy And blessed to have found her as I did find her through Yelp and saw all the wonderful reviews that really do perceive her well ! She is the best !! She was gentle, got back to my questions within a couple hours and even made my appt through this site! She was super helpful too :) My pictures tell a thousand words see for yourself how awesome she is !! Thank you Ashley !!

I had my brows done over 20 years ago and loved it. I wanted to get it done again and researched a…read morenew place. I spent about a year reading about different places and just taking my time comparing and reading reviews. So glad I found Ashley! She is truly an artist! The permanent makeup indeed looked soft and natural. I got so many compliments, and some from complete strangers. My friends and coworkers loved the shape of my brows, and asked how I shape it so evenly all the time. When I tell them it's permanent makeup, people are completely surprised. It doesn't look like the typical tattooed brows at all. I also got my eyeliner done because, who has time to draw it in everyday?! Ashley did a wonderful job. I was nervous about waking up with "make up" on everyday and I usually don't wear eyeliner on a daily basis. Ashley made it look so soft and natural, I love it. I compared my brows and liner to other people I know with permanent make up, my I have to say, mine is the most natural looking!!! Love it. Thank you,

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Really good rates! Would come here again- butt the place is a bit on the dingy side. Doesn't seem…read morevery clean and the hair tools they use are old. The tools they have does get the job done tho!

I came here for eyebrow threading. I made an appointment for 7:30pm but I finished work early and…read morecalled to ask if I could move my appointment up. They said it was no problem. However, when I arrived, they seemed surprised to see me and said they had to take another customer before me. It turned out the customer ahead of me was getting a wax which takes awhile so in the end, they decided to serve me first so I wouldn't have to wait, which was much appreciated. The threading was quick. They didn't use aloe but that was fine with me. Very affordable price at $8.

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Lory B.

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1

0

11 years ago

I've been meaning to leave a review for some time now, because I feel some praise is due for my girl Niki, the piercer at Jersey City Tattoo Co. I've been coming to her for over 6 years now... from the very first cartilage piercing ages ago, to my most recent visit, and everything in between. During my most recent visit, I finally took the plunge and got both nipples and a christina piercing. I was a little nervous to finally get them done, but she put me at ease, and now I couldn't be happier with the results! But then again, I've come to expect that by now. At this point, I couldn't imagine giving my business to anyone else. Very few people in this industry can match her professionalism and medical background. One of the biggest things you want in a piercer is the comfort of knowing that they have experience. She has that, and then some... she's been in this business for over 15 years. You won't easily find her level of expertise anywhere else. She's incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, makes sure your comfortable and at ease, and explains the process and aftercare, start to finish. Last but certainly not least, she's just super super nice and I can't imagine anyone not being happy with their experience. You just can't NOT love Niki :). read more

Wendy M. L.

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3

0

16 years ago

I'm happy with my tattoos, and I've seen plenty of other great ink come out of this shop. Andy Perez is my artist, and Adam and Chuck are the other two artists there. All three have fine portfolios, in my opinion. It's clean, the artists are professionals, there's minimal attitude, and for the geographic area and the quality of work that's done, the price is reasonable. It's also not one of those tattoo shops that seems to be more of a hang-out spot than anything else, so when you go in for a consultation or to get work done, you get the artist's full attention and you don't have to put up with a bunch of jerks falling over themselves to prove how cool they are. As a female entering into a tattoo shop -- a place that often feels like a boys' tree-house -- I pay close attention to how I'm treated when I come in the door, and the folks at JC Tattoo have made me feel welcome. As long as I'm living in this area, I'm getting my future work done at JC Tattoo. read more

David T.

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2

1

10 years ago

I had my septum pierced here the other day by Niki. The whole experience was great! Niki is very knowledge and with my septum having a lot of scare tissue from previous piercings, she was very up front that I may not be able to get it done. But, Niki took the time to check things out, give me the options and was able to find just the right spot. I love the way it looks and was very happy with the whole experience. The vibe of the shop was positive, freindly and not intimidating at all. I had some tattoo work done here a few years ago as well, with a simular positive experience. Thank you guys ! keep up the the great work read more

Kathryn H.

1

6

0

4 years ago

I honestly can't say enough about how professional yet kind and relatable Shasta was in helping with with a pierced nostril issue. Shasta was so understanding and nonjudgmental, and she took great care of me when it came time to put the new nose ring in, despite having a piercing hole that is challenging in the best of scenarios. I will absolutely be going back for an upcoming piercings. 100% great experience. read more

Leyla H.

0

1

0

4 years ago

I absolutely love Jersey City tattoo and piercing. I got my nipples pierced by Shasta. She was so kind and sweet. She made me feel very comfortable while get then done. They healed amazingly! also any time I have had any questions she responds quickly and answers all my questions. This place is the cleanest shop I have ever been too! I love it so much! I look forward to getting more piercing by Shasta. read more

Tee M.

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10

6

10 years ago

Walked into Jersey City Tattoo today and had the pleasure of meeting Jes! She did an ohm/Buddha piece on my thigh that I've been wanting for a while now and I absolutely LOVE the way it came out! She is such a nice person & truly a talented tattoo artist! I couldn't be happier and will most definitely be a regular client of hers! xx read more

Alex B.

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1

0

10 years ago

I got a great piece & valuable advice on it by Pierre. The studio itself appears organized and clean. Adam played an album by my favorite band just because he saw my jacket hanging there with the logo while he was working on something drawing it by hand in the corner. Nice place. read more

Wilhelmina O.

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1

0

5 years ago

I went to the shop today to get butterflies on my hand , shout out to Adam who did a great job . P.S. I will be back to get another tattoo and to get a retouch of a butterfly tattoo I had previously from somewhere else. Great customer service . read more

Hanu K.

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3

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6 years ago

Just wanna say that Eve below me definitely sounds crazy. I bet she never even got a tattoo here.

Dan E.

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22

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11 years ago

These guys were awesome. Very accommodating and reasonable. Cheers guys!

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