Three words: Austin. Pratt. Fusari. Best of the Best. Okay, I lied. That was seven words. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Austin Pratt Fusari. I hate to share this amazing secret with all of you, but I feel like you need to know. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

The newer site is accessed at sacedtattoo.com since they moved to 264 Canal St 2-E One flight up next to McDs. It's a smaller shop than the humongous shop at 424 Broadway. read more

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Sacred's a great shop easy to get to kind helpful staff and relaxed vibes in SoHo. Austin Pratt's been my main tattoo person for the past 3 years he's done art on my arms torso and chest and he's pretty much the only guy I trust w my crazy ideas so big recommend. I've been going since 2016 (got my bellybutton pierced there hahah iconiccc). read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

My first tattoo and I couldn't have been more fortunate than to have Austin as the artist. He was amazing! My anxiety just melted away and euphoria set in. Austin alleviated any concerns I had. He was light handed and incredibly fun to be with. The studio is very well maintained and I couldn't have imagined a better experience. I will definitely go back to Austin and Sacred Tattoo! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Uniquely mine and Austin fullfilled all my expectations. Incredibly talented! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

This place is amazing. They are professionals. Austin is the nicest guy and so sweet. He was prepared with the design, he was efficient, and he is talented af. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Austin's beautiful work. Two ducks. Gorgeous - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

Excellent experience all the way around. The artist was visiting the studio from California and we worked together to get exactly what I wanted. I could not have asked for a better experience and no regrets whatsoever. This is a very established studio, very clean, absolutely hygienic and very well managed. read more

We recently visited New York to celebrate our sons graduation. We planned on getting a memorable tattoo as a family! We walked into Sacred Tattoo on Sunday and I was greeted by a friendly person. He was able to help us with recommending a good day to come in. We came back the next day at 12 and walked out at 130. Clean environment and work places. Friendly artists and great work! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Ink! Beautiful straight lines. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

This reviews if for the Sacred Gallery. I went to see D. Randall Blythe's photography show "Show me what you're made of". Blythe is the lead singer of Lamb of God, he's a photographer and a writer. His new book "Dark Days" is due this summer and is a personal memoir of his time incarcerated in Czech Republic. I am always interested in all forms of art and I especially love to hear from the artist themselves. The photographs in the show had a lot of life and even the landscapes were full of emotion. I enjoyed that every photograph had a printed story underneath it. It's almost as if Mr.Blythe was there himself to explain every photograph. There was one specific photograph that as taken of a clock tower in Czech Republic. The reason he was incarcerated is because in 2010 there was a super fan who ran on to the stage and after Blythe pushed him away, the fan bumped his head and died. Blythe has since, then been acquitted. However, he did spend time behind bars for 37 days. And the photograph spoke volumes of his time. And the story attached was well written and so descriptive. I plan on reading the book after attending the photography show. I also enjoyed seeing the photographs of his world travels from Australia. The show is up 6/30/15 and I highly recommend stopping by. read more

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Worse service ever and they were rude. I wouldn't come back here EVER.

We had a wonderful experience here! First of all the space is really nice. We like the Soho location, which is convenient. There is a Chase ATM nearby, which also helps! The shop is spacious, clean and inviting. There is a nice waiting area with chargers for your phone. The front desk staff was really nice. I liked the digital release they have you do on an iPad. Easy to do, one and done! There is also a water cooler and restroom available. The artists seem really happy here. Everyone seems to get along well and the vibe in the shop is good. The quality of work is top notch. We saw Michelle Santana and highly recommend her! Such a great talent. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

My second tattoo with Tasha Rubinow. Definitely a collaborative process, from the initial design throughout the session. Tasha cares deeply about making sure that the final result exceeds her clients' expectations. From the front desk staff to the overall atmosphere and strict sanitary protocols, Sacred Tattoo made this another first rate experience. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Custom design tiger with lotus blossum - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

I did a LOT of research before settling on Sacred for my first tattoo. I liked the history, that the founder helped to legalize tattooing in NYC in the 90s, and I liked that it had more of a high-end barbershop vibe than a grunge tattoo parlor. I had a guest artist, Carolina, do my tattoo. It came out GREAT! Aftercare has been easy and I've gotten tons of compliments on it. I told her I was terrified of needles, so she helped distract me during the process, which helped a lot. Everything was spotless, and everyone was super inviting. I'd definitely go back if I ever get another tattoo, and I highly recommend it to anyone searching for a place. Only complaint: the cost. It's a lot more expensive here than at other places (I probably could have paid around $200-$250 on a tattoo that cost me $380 with tip), but it's well worth it... you get what you pay for! read more

Still 5 stars. That's how awesome Sacred is. I love it so much that I'd totally work there in a heartbeat if given the opportunity. They don't make you feel like you don't belong if you don't have any tattoos/piercings. I've been here so many times that there's hardly another place I'd go to. My most recent experience was to get my Septum jewelry changed. Starr is super nice, super informative, professional and just a pleasure to be around. She pierced my septum, it was so quick and I had barely any pain. When I went back to change the jewelry after it healed, she was her usual friendly self and helped my choose a pretty piece by BVLA. Going to her when I get my helix pierced. I've also gotten tattooed by Nick and Andy B. Nick did two small wrist ones which came out beautifully, and Andy is doing my full sleeve. It's a pleasure getting tattooed by him, he's extremely talented, his machine is quiet as hell and he has a light but effective touch so the pain I'm in is bearable. Talking to him while I'm getting my piece done is a blast, he plays great music while he's working and he even thanked ME for choosing him to do my sleeve! I already have at least 3 more pieces I want to do and I know where I'm going! I HIGHLY recommend Sacred to everyone. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Done by Andy B. I LOVE it! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

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Daniel is so kind and attentive! The best consultation experience I've had so far. Tattoo turned out wonderful and is healing well just a few days after getting it done! Will for sure be coming back here read more

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I took my wife here today after a recommendation from a friend, and I couldn't be happier that I did. From beginning to end, this was an enjoyable, professional experience. After reviewing the information on the website, my wife decided she was a good candidate for a walk-in tattoo, so we arrived about an hour after the shop opened. We were greeted immediately upon entering, and the guy at the front desk (Chris?), asked a few questions about the kind of tattoo she wanted, and paired her up with an artist whose style would be compatible. Mark Ford, the artist, continued asking questions, and offered some excellent advice on size, composition, and concerns about how the tattoo would age. Based on this feedback, she was able to modify her original concept into a tattoo she would ultimately be even happier with. Once they agreed on the specifics, Mark was off to produce a sketch, and my wife proceeded to sign a paperwork. Everything was very thorough, and we received an aftercare packet with instructions and ointment. She was in the chair within minutes. Although she was initially told two hours, the whole process took just over an hour, which was a pleasant surprise. Mark had a gentle touch, and checked in from time to time to make sure she was doing alright. At the end, he explained that she had about 60 days to come back for a touch up free of charge if there was anything she was unhappy with (a shop policy, it turns out), and explained the aftercare instructions in detail. The shop was clean, (and huge!) and the layout was nice. The room we were in was separated from another room by adjustable screens for privacy when needed, and the high ceilings gave the shop an airy, open feel. The restrooms were both clean, which is a detail overlooked in a lot of other shops. I was allowed to sit in on my wife's tattoo (staying out of the way, of course). And I spotted Damien Echols hanging out, so that was pretty cool! This was just a completely different experience from the shop we've been to several times in Queens, where the front desk team had a terrible attitude, and the artists were unwilling to draw things for you (they preferred you chose flash off the wall, or brought in something for them to simply run through their stencil machine), or a shop in Brooklyn we wanted to visit, but where the artists took two weeks to reply to a simple e-mail. Sacred Tattoo by contrast, is run by a group of genuine professionals, who take their work seriously, but never try to intimidate you. The shop also had a great drama-free environment- the staff talked and joked easily, and ate lunch together at a communal table. Good vibes all around. We will both be back. (Yes, it's pricey. But it lasts forever. Consider it an investment). read more

Sacred Tattoo - My wife sitting for an ankle tattoo by Mark Ford. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

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My mum & I went here to get our first tattoos and had a great experience. Britta was our artist for both and she did a great job of informing us about the process and nailed exactly what we wanted. Super clean facility and the whole staff was super great. I will definitely be coming back here for my next. (They do require 60% of the amount in cash as well as tip in cash, good to know before hand but there are several banks around there to pull cash) read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

I took my daughter for a nose piercing which I had to have ID for her and I including birth certificate. I respect the precautions especially for a minor. Star was very pleasant and guided us throw the whole process. Definitely worth the travel from Brooklyn. May I had the stairs can be uninviting but when you get inside the place is clean and very spacious. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Nose piercing by Star - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

BLUF: 100% recommend for first timers and veterans alike. You won't be disappointed by the atmosphere or the art work. Highly, highly praise Rods Jimenez but make an appointment ASAP if interested as he has a long wait list. ___________ My god, this is a long delayed review. I started my piece with Rods back in August of 2014. To start with, Sacred Tattoo is a friendly and open minded shop. It is not your average street parlor with harsh lights and basic flash tattoos designs plastered all over the walls. Each artist has their own area on the floor where they not only display their tattoo work but also paintings, sculptures, and drawings. They have a gallery on their floor that displays different art pieces all throughout as well. In addition, they often get prestigious guest artists, too. I got a St. Christopher piece, I'll spare you the long details of what it means to me and yada yada, but I walked in in April 2014 for my consolation with three references of what I was looking for and where I wanted it. I had researched for nearly a year just to find the artist I wanted in NYC so I fully trusted Rods to make the best artistic decision. In order to better work with my body, we slightly adjusted the image and location and we started my first session which lasted three hours where Rods finished an outline and beginning of the detailing. I made the mistake of not immediately scheduling a second appointment and the receptionist didn't realized I was not finished with my piece, even though I still kept my deposit on file (must have not clicked), and when I called later that week for a follow up, he was already booked for another three months. So I had my second appointment right around November for another two hours in which Rods nearly finished the piece except for small details on the faces and the shading in the background. Finally, I finished my tattoo in June when I walked in for my session for three last hours. I could not have been more pleased with Rods' work and the professionalism of Sacred Tattoo. read more

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This place is amazing! Great atmosphere, everyone is friendly and professional. Bonus points for playing awesome music. My tattoo artist was Elemags! He took such great care in creating the design. He really takes pride in his work. His actual tattooing ability is masterful. I am so in awe of the final product! My friends and I literally cannot stop staring and marveling at my tattoo. I barely ever write reviews but I was really moved by my experience and results, I just had to this time. I highly recommend this place! You won't be disappointed and you'll have a great time. read more

Sacred Tattoo - my tattoo done by Elemags at Sacred. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

Sue Stallone a minute ago I feel wronged by a bunch of crooks! I put a 200$ deposit down and then my artist quit. The studio would only give my deposit back if I got it in person but living far away I told them I would not be able to right away. When I had the opertunity to get my deposit back they said they would not. It was not my fault the appointment was canceled. I feel they took advantage and stole my hard earned money. It's not right to feel victimized by any corporation especially one that stands for individuals expressing themselves. read more

My body, my choice. If the artist didn't like/appreciate or respect my process, he shouldn't be in the industry. I knew what I wanted, I needed a professional to guide me. That's what they're there for. Not to mention I am a grown 44 year old adult. He is not trying to convince an 18-year-old not to make a decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Unacceptable. I was certain of what I wanted but my husband is a newbie and didn't understand that something so small didn't need outlines. Also, insane to make art unobtainable for lower income guests. I guess it like teeth, you have to be wealthy to have good teeth. You are taking advantage of people that trust you!!!to charge so much!!! A first responder makes about 10% of an artist, disgusting!!!! Not to mention, I was talking to my daughter when You misunderstood (it had nothing to do with you) and a teenager is of course hesitant of her handwriting, you should have been at least kind instead of treating us as undeserving of your work. That, you have no idea no idea what your talking about, mentality, so It wasn't worth you time because you could making more money in a walk with bigger art. GREED!!! I was sarcastically talking to my daughter. That might not be your language but it is ours and necessary for you to stay out of people's. I'll be happy to support one of my local, honorable artists. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

My first tatt was 4 years ago in New Jersey, the owner was "honored to pop my cherry" and gave me a good, basic over the shoulder symbol it took me months to decide on. When i realized tatts didn't hurt as much as I imagined, I swore I'd do more. I wanted an artist. Talented. Respectful of their craft, of my skin, of time, of money. I wanted my concept to be understood and designed for my arm with attention to detail. I found ALL of that at Sacred. It's one of those places you probably walk past often, but hardly notice. The interior space is the kinda space you wish you lived in. Lit nice, music, clean, homey, music playing just loud enough, friendly staff who greet you like they invited you over to hang out. No judgement, no scowls, no tatt elitist vibe, no 'tourist go home' New Yorker tude. I wanted to go downstairs and tell people on the street, hey go up there, those guys are cool! LOL Although they are casually cool, they are very strict on their rules, payments, restrictions, policies and paperwork. Even the aftercare kit is handed over before the tatt is done. If you don't know which artist would be perfect for your tattoo, they choose the artist for you. There are face-to-face consults before the work is started, there's discussion, opinions, and information given for free. There's a cool lounge area to look through portfolios, sip water, and think about art. There's a very nice gallery space with innovative art pieces worth looking at. There's also very cool art pieces on the wall throughout the space. What is awesome is that every artist has their own studio space, it's like being inside the head of their creative minds. Not only great for privacy, but great for the clients to see the style and creative influences of the artist. I truly dig this! Andy did my tattoo. Expert in black & grey, took my concept and drew it up most excellently. Besides being talented, he is a friendly, good-hearted, professional dude. Every aspect of his design for me had a reason, of which he explained, and he explained every step of the way, and consistently asked if I was comfortable. Red Bull and water is available and other staff check in on you too, real friendly-like. Everyone who saw my arm is impressed with the shading, the detail, the placement, the design. I of course LOVE it, and have been giving props to not just Andy but the entire place to anyone who would listen. I feel lucky having chosen Sacred, and for something like a tattoo that's on for life, it's good to find folks that genuinely care and love the work they do, and want you to be satisfied with the end result. Check em. read more

Sacred Tattoo - done by Andy. Day 1. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

Cartilage Piercing done by Starr Belew. The process was clear and quick. Starr asked me what I liked to get done and I told her exactly what I wanted. She then led me to a display of jewelry in which I chose which I like and then headed towards another room. She sterilizes everything in front of you and it takes about 5 minutes or so. In the meantime, she has you fill out a short permission form and tells you about how to care for your piercings and whatnot. Once everything is good to go and she knows exactly where you want the piercing, you lay down and she then proceeds to clean the area where you want to get it pierced. The actual piercing took less than a second and it feels literally like a small pinch, you can definitely feel the needle going through your cartilage (and I gotta say, felt pretty cool). The insertion of the jewelry was a bit painful since there was a slight pressure of it going through. But that's it! Starr gave me a small kit of instructions and saline solution to care for the area. She was very thorough and nice about it and I love how clean the place is. I would definitely recommend this place for any piercings. read more

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I had made an appointment with Tasha in March but shortly before I was to go, shit hit the fan (the rona). Tasha and I stayed in touch via email and I finally went in this week after many months of waiting! I am so happy with my tattoo by Tasha. She did an amazing job and was nice enough to even touch up one of my other tattoos on the spot that I had initially just wanted to get her opinion on. Sacred tattoo was also extremely clean and really on top of their whole covid protocol. I definitely recommend! read more

Me and my fiancé went in to get a couples-tattoo. The girl in the reception was super friendly and helpful. We got an appointment the next day after consulting with Andy B. Andy was an angel and stayed after closing time to finish my tattoo. We got our matching tattoos for a good price and excellent service. If we going back to NYC to get a tattoo, we're going to Sacred Tattoo. Big thanks to Andy B read more

Sacred Tattoo - Got a matching tattoo with my fiancé - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

When I first walked up, I thought I made a huge mistake. It's a single doorway with one little sign. I almost missed it and it looks super shady. Walk up a flight of stairs and turn left, and you'll find yourself in a huge, spacious, clean tattoo studio with gorgeous wood floors and amazing decor. The guy behind the counter (I'm so sorry I forgot your name) is helpful, professional, and most importantly - super nice. I have to admit, I was nervous that Jessica V. might be stuck up. I know tattoo artists with half of her talent and name recognition, and some of them are insufferable. Fortunately, I was wrong. She is so incredibly kind, funny, and sweet. She specializes in cartoons, colors, and everything creepy/kawaii. We spent most of my session talking about bad horror movies and Edward Scissorhands. The piece she came up with was even more adorable and awesome than I pictured in my mind. She worked quickly but she didn't rush, if that makes sense. My tattoo is on my foot, and was VERY painful, but she has a light touch and knows how to ink - she was able to finish the tattoo without making me tap out, even though I was considering it! I adore the finished product. It's beautiful. If you want a gorgeous tattoo, go to Jess V. before she goes to London this summer! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Awesome jack-o-lantern by Jessica V. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

So yeah, I've been planning on getting a tattoo for many years only to procrastinate for not finding a good artist or the right design. Did a bit of google research and asked friends around to stumble upon Sacred Tattoo. The studio is huge with a great and knowledgeable staff - It is here that I met the brilliant Carolina Montoya. Caro is not only a fantastic tattoo artist but a super friendly person. She gives you an opportunity to express your ideas and comes up with her useful suggestions to make the design even better. Got inked a Buddha tattoo over 2 sessions of 4 hours each and it was a breeze. I was initially a bit skeptical about the pain and after effects of my 1st tattoo, but the ever smiling Caro made it a walk in the park. Have received a million compliments for my tat and I'm already planning my next one to be done by her. Would highly recommend Sacred Tattoo and Carolina Montoya!! #SacredTattoo#CaroMontoyaTattoo#FanForLife read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo!!! - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

The first time I came to Sacred Tattoo was about 2 years ago when I first got my nipple piercings. I had read amazing reviews about Star and wanted her to tell me if my piercings were bad or if I was just freaking out. She was very informative and let me know that they didn't look too bad but that 1 was a bit far apart, I decided to take them out and was told that she will do them for me the proper way if I waited 6 months. I didn't go back until June of this year, Star was on vacation but I was taken care of by her friend who was great. Unfortunately while doing the piercing I moved a bit causing one to be slanted, so I decided to have it redone right then and there as I knew i wouldn't return. The female piercer (sorry I can't think of her name) was great, she was extremely patient and informative as well. I was very happy with both piercings afterwards. For my monthly checkup I was able to meet with Star again and i explained to her my concerns and she put all my worries aside. I'd definitely recommend this place for piercings. The atmosphere and shop is great with a small gallery in the back. read more

This was my third time getting a tattoo. Took me right in. The shop is very clean, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Carolina did my tattoo, and she was very calm and focused. Highly recommend her. She did a difficult tattoo on me in a difficult area. I kept moving, and she told me that some of the lines were crooked, but they are barely noticeable. However, I think part of the reason she had trouble tattooing was due to the instability of the chair. It was shaking too. Other than that, great visit and great shop. Thanks, guys! read more

Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo with the adhesive bandage on. Lines look warped due to bandage. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

NYC is my favorite city that I have visited so far in my life and I hold it very near and dear to my heart...which is one reason that I decided to get my first tattoo in this city. After scouring through the work of very many tattoo artists, I chose to have Michelle Santana as my tattoo artist, as her style stood out to me and I felt that she was the perfect artist to bring my idea to life. Naomi, her assistant, also deserves a shout out for fitting me into Michelle's schedule during the days I would be in New York with about a 2 weeks notice. The shop is located on Broadway and requires ascending up a straight staircase to the second floor. When I got inside, the interior was warm and welcoming, and just had an overall professional demeanor. After providing my ID and pre-tattoo information, I was offered snacks/drinks prior to my appointment and seated in the waiting room. The vibe in this tattoo parlor worked wonders in calming my nerves, as it felt less intimidating than other ones that I have been to back when I was getting piercings done. Prior to tattooing, Michelle drew out my idea and verified that it matched my vision. Michelle then proceeded to demonstrate that all of the materials being used for my tattoo were brand new. 30-40 minutes later, my tattoo was finished and turned out beautifully and better than I could have ever imagined. Overall amazing work and would highly recommend this both this studio and Michelle for high-quality work. read more

Amazing place!!! My tattooist was roberto, super cool guy and very talented. This was my first tattoo, and it went beyond my expectations. Thank you roberto for this amazing piece of art. read more

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Had a tattoo in mind and looked at a few places around the city. American traditional style. Had a consultation with Sheena and immediately hit it off. She seemed super excited about the idea too which made me feel more at ease. During the consultation we mapped out what I wanted and bounced some ideas back and forth. She told me what would work best with what I wanted to include and where. Very collaborative. It's was about 4 full sessions but the time never dragged. Sheena is so cool, interesting, very nice and made me feel safe. Worked hard and diligently. You pay a $200 deposit when you start the tattoo and that goes towards your final session. I think it's about $200 an hour. Not sure the min. But standard as far as NYC goes and professional. Had to reschedule a session or 2 but gave them enough notice and never a problem. Would def go back! read more

I went to Sacred Tattoo for the first time yesterday and had the best tattoo experience to date.. and I've been getting tattoos for 15 years. Everyone who works there is engaging, kind, and thoughtful of both the clients & artists. The shop is spacious, clean, and I especially appreciated the non-specific Muzak. They did such a beautiful job of making clients be as comfortable as possible and it was just wonderful. Being a hippy chick, I sometimes don't fit into the stereotypical tattoo shop so it was refreshing to feel welcomed and respected. The best part besides kind employees, a clean inclusive comfortable space, and non-specific Muzak? The motherfucking SNACKS. Homeboy rolled in with cheese & meat & those yummy little tri-colored Italian cookies WHICH he delivered to me while being tattooed. Like, my goodness, can I move into the rafters? Can I be the shop cat? Seriously. I thoroughly appreciate finding a non-douchey tattoo shop in NYC and even though I had work done by a guest artist, I will most definitely be getting more work done there by the resident artists. Thanks baby angel faces!! love, the three-eyed psychedelic space kitten tattoo read more

Everyone was really friendly and my overall experience was great! OK did a great job at creating exactly what I wanted and didn't hesitate to adjust any suggestions I brought forward. I was stuck between visiting Sacred or Bang Bang before my trip to New York and I definitely made the right choice :) read more

This review is for Nick at Sacred Tattoo. Nick has tattooed me three times so far. I followed him to Sacred from his previous shop. He is professional in both demeanor and technique. In my case he creates my tattoo from photos i have taken in nature. His eye for color and form is great. Although we live in Hawaii I always plan to see Nick when we come to the city. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Some butterflies by Nick. 2010 - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

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The Sacred Tattoo shop is clean, spacious, busy and has a professional atmosphere. There is a separate art gallery within the shop that hosts the works of various artists on a rotating basis. I have been visiting and having work done at Sacred for three years. My artist is Nick Wilcox. He has been doing photo realism work for me. He composes my tattoos based on photos I supply on a memory stick. The composition of the back piece we are working on right now is his creation, much of which he has sketched free hand. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Nick Wilcox. - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

I have been to Sacred before for piercings but this was my first time getting a tattoo with them (my 4th tattoo overall). The whole process was a pleasure, from booking a consultation to meeting with the artist, to actually getting the tattoo done. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. My schedule is all over the place so it was hard for me to pin point an exact date, but they were able to work around my schedule no problem. I was recommended the artist Roberto Castillo to do my piece. He is very calm, soft spoken, and has great energy. I knew we were on the same page right away, and I could tell he was very into the piece I wanted. He even offered some of his own creative spins to put into it, so I feel like it was a great collaboration between us. Roberto was very accommodating to my schedule and was able to see me within 2 weeks of our consultation. The actual tattoo session lasted around 4 hours with some breaks in between. I am absolutely thrilled with the result. It is even more beautiful than I had pictured, and I can't wait to work with Roberto again. I divide my time between Toronto and New York, but I will only be seeing Roberto again, even if it means I have to wait. Thank you to Roberto, and the entire staff at Sacred!! Check out his beautiful work here: http://www.sacredtattoo.com/roberto-castillo/ -Lewis read more

I got my entire back tattooed by Lalo Yunda at Sacred Tattoo in NYC. From the nape of my neck to my butt, my whole entire back. I am currently 26 and I have wanted this tattoo since I was 15 years old. I have been looking for the best of the best through Manhattan and the surrounding Burroughs and everywhere near me to try to find the right artist, and I never had enough money. But then the stars aligned and I found Lalo, who is... amazing. I went in with all these ideas about what I wanted it to be, and he explained to me how things change when its on skin and how my ideas where good for a painting, but I'm not paper and he suggested other solutions. A GOOD artist will do this rather then give you a shit tattoo. He told me why he was making the adjustments he was making and came up with a design entirely of his own making from what I told him I wanted. I let him have a lot of freedom with the color and it looks so beautiful... I routinely destroy perfectly good shirts just to show off my back. Any time my back is showing, people come up to me and ask me who did my back tattoo, or tell me that it is the most beautiful tattoo work they have ever seen. I carry a stack of Lalo's card's around with me and hand them out, and whenever my tattoo is exposed, those cards are burning down. Not to mention the standards at Sacred. They have Brian Decker working there and his apprentice/student (I'm not sure) Star Belew, and Brian is famous for his piercing and scarification skills. He does incredible work, and I get all of my piercings and other body mods that are not tattoos from Brian Decker. Every artist in that shop is top notch. The staff is friendly and courteous and makes you feel welcome, as opposed to other tattoo shops that can be elitist or snotty and make you feel unwelcome. I refer every friend to Sacred. Anyone who wants anything done I take there. They are extremely clean. They have the autoclave regularly inspected, everyone is constantly changing gloves between steps to avoid cross contamination, an important step I didn't see happening in a lot of other shops I've been too, and they where very honest with me. When they could have sold me on a product I didn't need that they sold at the shop they said that I didn't need it and to save my money. They are always very friendly and the most talented and professional people that I know. I plan to go back to Sacred for all my body mods in the future, and to Lalo Yunda for all my tattoos in the future, and I am planning to have a lot of them. Their incredibly portfolios speak for themselves. And if all that wasn't enough, the shop itself is beautiful. It houses a sizeable art gallery where they hold regular showings and have charity donations occasionally, and always have beautiful art hanging in that room. There is a large plasma screen TV, they have beverages, and soft cushy couches and on the table the portfolios of all the artists, which are each breath taking and impressive. They have people who have a variety of skills and styles they specialize in, gore, asian tattoos, realistic, portraits, etc, and people who can do everything. Everyone I have met there has been very friendly and sociable. I never felt unwelcome or uninvited at Sacred. They are simply the best tattoo artists and the best shop that I know of period, and I know of a lot of shops. :) They are fantastic. I took a train in 2 hours each way, just to see Lalo for a few hours to work on my back piece, and I would gladly do it again if I had to travel that much. They are worth it and more. A FANTASTIC shop. read more

Sacred Tattoo - Kwan Yin by Lalo Yunda at Sacred Tattoo in NYC - Tattoo Near Me - New York, California

This was a pleasant experience. The place was clean, everyone was professional and courteous. Our artist was Austin, although we were walk-ins they were accommodating. It was simple nice procedure. read more

I got my nose pierced here yesterday and not only was it quick and painless, but more importantly Starr guided me through a description of the piercing process and aftercare. I watched her autoclave the materials and she provided me with the latest spore sample data. Why is Sacred Tattoo so much better than other places? They don't just punch a hole in your skin and swipe your credit card. Starr told me a story about a potential customer that came earlier in the week and she seemed really unstable so the shop refuse to pierce her. WOW! Most businesses wouldn't give two bits about their customers mental stability, but they knew that performing mods on someone who wasn't 100% in their body wouldn't be a good idea - no matter how much money they stood to make. Starr also made herself very accessible if I should have any questions later. I am so impressed, I highly recommend her. read more