The only bad thing, and it is bad, about this place is that after one experience here you are sure to be severely limited in your options should you need to choose another place down the road. But that is because they exceed the best. They set the bar high. So high that it shines, free of competitors finger prints. Competitors jump frantically, but can't even get close enough for their tired body's, steamy breath, to leave evidence they were close enough to leave a fading mark of condensation as they catch a glimpse of the bar set by LG. I'm guessing 13 years of perfect inspections also helps keep that bar gleaming without a spec of dust. Experiencing Looking Glass will literally leave all 5 of your senses plenty sensational and you will find yourself wanting more. Your sense of smell will miss the unique smokey smell of incense that lingers on your clothes long after you've left...don't worry they have their favorite brand for sale. Their is plenty to view from gorgeous, well kept fish aquariums to the staff's impressive artwork, and other unique decor. There is candy for the taste buds. Good music for the ears. The needle will hurt a bit but its always more than worth it. The team consists of diverse, skilled, characters that are fun and friendly, quite a bit ornery, but dare I say...professional as fuck. If you are brave enough to risk never finding satisfaction at any other tattoo gallery then what are you waiting for? You're already 13 years late! read more

I went in for a consult in July and they couldn't squeeze me in until November. At the consult, my artist didn't have change for my deposit. I took off work to be there, rearranged my schedule, and the office manager emailed me with less than 48 hours notice that the artist would not be taking my appointment. Additionally, she didn't even do the drawing which I paid the $25 dollar drawing fee for. The artist never got in touch with me herself and no one made any attempts to reschedule. I scheduled a time to come in and pick up my refund with the office manager. When I went in the person at the desk had no idea I was coming and had no cash. I needed to wait nearly half an hour for the office manager to come in with my refund, to which she gave me the wrong amount. Thank God I had my receipt. read more

CJ did a fantastic job on my tattoo. It was my first one and he did it as gently as he possibly could. The shop was super clean and adorable. The price was also super reasonable. read more

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Didn't expect to be taken as a walk in on a saturday afternoon but I was without a problem. Staff is super nice and very welcoming. Annie gave me a tattoo and I love it! Super awesome job and the shop is super cute and very clean. :) I will 100% be coming back! read more

I was looking for an artist to do a realistic feather and bird on my thigh. I'm scared to think what would have happened if I had stayed with my appointment at another shop and hadn't driven past Looking Glass and decided to stop in and see what they could do. I met Amber at the front desk when I walked in and showed her my pictures that I wanted to go by. Amber is warm and friendly and more importantly EXCELLENT at realistic tats. My feathers and hummingbird look amazing and I could not possibly be happier. Thanks Amber! ;) read more

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Thank you Justin for working on my first tattoo. Your patience and willingness to listen to what I wanted was truly appreciated. I could not be more pleased with the decision to have you as my artist and Looking Glass as the right place. I was super comfortable with both the atmosphere and Justin as well as Charlie. The shop has a very 'comfortable' feel...very charming. read more

Let me preface this by stating that this review does NOT factor in getting an actual tattoo...because I was never able to actually receive one. I'm writing this strictly on a customer service perspective. I started out by reaching out to the primary email: lookingglasstattoos@gmail.com in EARLY JULY. I was very thorough in my details of what I was requesting, and hoped to have my questions answered as it was my first time getting a tattoo. A few days passed with no response. I live about two hours away from the shop so it was difficult to meet with them face to face. I just happened to be in the area about a week later so I decided to stop by to see if my request was being looked at. When I stopped in I mentioned my email and the employee had full knowledge of it, answered my questions, but also said the books were closed until about September/October and finished up by saying my email would be replied to within a few days. Fast forward to END OF JULY, and there was still no response to my initial email sent in the BEGINNING OF JULY. I decided to follow up with a second email and ask if my request was being looked at. Again, I waited with no response to either of the two emails, and by end of the FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST, I decided to reach out to another email: amberopaltattoos@gmail.com, stating if someone could just give me some type of details regarding a consultation/appointment..anything. I was just really eager to get some type of flow going and was fully ready to comply with any requests they needed of mine, but it grew concerning that this would be my third email in a month without a reply. Once again, no response came through, and at this point it's about the END OF AUGUST and I decide to call, mentioning my three emails. They were fully aware of my request before I could even get into details of what my email was about! She mentioned there would be a new booking system and that since I waited a while, my request would be prioritized before others. I finally received a follow up email saying the books would be open in the first week of September and that I should be hearing back from them within the following week. I, of course, took that message with a grain of salt and didn't want to get my hopes up. A few weeks passed and I eventually just decided this process wasn't worth it anymore after noticing no sign of action on their side. It is now almost the MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER at the time of this writing and the fact that I was not able to receive any consultation whatsoever after my very first inquiry in JULY blows my mind. What's worse is that the two times I had real time communication (in-person and phone) the shop fully acknowledged that my request was received and would be tendered to. I'm aware that this shop is popular as a result of the fine work that comes from it and that I would need to wait for my time, but not responding to simple emails and not keeping promises that a customer's requests will be taken care of for MONTHS is very displeasing. This is the first time I reached out to any tattoo shop with it being my first tattoo, so I wasn't sure if this was the norm or just bad service. I realized it was the latter when I contacted a very very popular shop in NYC about a similar request and they responded to my email in ONE DAY. It's very discouraging to see so many great reviews of this place as well as the beautiful work that continuously pops up on their social media feeds, because it only ends up making me feel as if I was personally shafted. By no means did I use any derogatory or distasteful words in any of my emails so I'm not sure what exactly constituted to not keeping in touch with an incredibly eager customer trying to use your services. I will finish up by saying: the shop is beautifully designed and clean, the employee I talked to was overall nice and very informative, the work looks absolutely fantastic in the pictures, and I trust that these artists are truly experts at what they do. I just hope other customers can get their foot in the door with them first. read more

CJ has been my artist for over 9 years now and always does phenomenal work. Very professional, the place is super clean, great personalities and even greater artists. Smells good as well!!! read more

Amber was my artist and she did an AMAZING job on my tattoo. The shop is very clean and she made me so comfortable during my session. Looking forward to going back to her for my next one. I highly recommend her, the other artists, and the shop!! read more

When looking for a tattoo shop and a tattooer, many factors have to be considered. Artist talent, artist level of service and understanding for the customer, shop cleanliness, price, and overall vibe. Looking glass meets all of this criteria. The owner and full time tattooer Amber is an incredible talent who can really interpret the art of the skin. She is also incredibly gentle and patient. She can draw anything and many of her tattoos look like they could be paintings. I have been tattooed by another artist names Annie as well- she is absolutely incredible. Her ability to tattoo quickly, with intense detail is unmatched at the jersey shore. If your looking to get tattooed, and want something that is perfectly permanent, give these girls a call. read more

Not only did i get a new tat but also had one reinked. Justin was professional and knowleageable about what i wanted. Very clean facility and pleasant staff!!! read more

I thought I walked into the wrong place when I went to this shop! It looks like a spa, not a tattoo shop! I got some work done by Amber (the owner), who in my opinion should have her own show-she's THAT good. I looked at some of her portraits and they were unbelievable. She is very talented. Anyway-the tattoo I got came out great. Amber really worked with me to make sure the placement and colors would work for me. Her room is has a glass ceiling, so there is a ton of natural light and very relaxing. Again-this place is like no tattoo shop I've ever seen! Amber is super sweet and makes you feel relaxed and at ease. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a tattoo. read more