From the moment you walk into the door you're greater with chill music, a welcoming atmosphere,…read moresuper friendly owner and staff. They offer you water and coffee while you wait. They chat you up a bit and then you meet your artist. In my case I had Chris Raft who was an expert in eastern and Japanese traditional tattoos. He draws up an example, prints it out and brings you back into the room. This place has separate rooms for each artist. Super clean and upscale looking. He laid down the stencil making sure it's positioned in the exact way wanted. He laid down the finest outline I ever had, filled it in with color that was flawless in every way. Talking the whole time making me feel comfortable. Super cool guy, when it's all done give you the opportunity to review it, take your photos for the gram, and gives you two different ways of protecting it. They have a second skin and the old school way of protecting your investment. The prices here are on the higher end but the services justified the price. You have to remember this is a permanent investment and you shouldn't go by price alone. I will be coming back here to get more work done with Chis in the very near future.

Long Island Massapequa location / Got my first tattoo to cover a scar on my shoulder Cody was…read moreamazing and really worked to create what. I wanted. It was a great experience and would totally come back to him if I get another. The shading and colors he chose was amazing and he constantly asked about my comfort level. He made my first experience easy and great! Took a little less than 2hrs. And although the price was a bit on the high side, it's my body and permanent so.... And it turned out great. Definitely recommend!

This shop finished a tattoo on my fiancées arm. It was an arm band and was half completed by…read moreanother artist at a different shop. We met our artist and she not only completely ruined it but gave my fiancee an infection on her arm. The tattoo was wobbly and slanting up her arm, and was quite literally botched. We went back the next day and met with the owner, "Gentle Jay" who made it clear that he stood by his employees work and if we wanted to make an appointment to get it fixed he could try but it would be "months" before he had an availability. The tattoo is quite literally unbelievably bad and was in large black ink on her arm. He laughed at us, cursed a lot, and said he really didn't care how we felt and stood by his artists. Quite honestly, odd guy with weird vibes who basically told us to kick rocks. We ended up going all over the island looking for other artists and every single one told us that this tattoo place is a scam that floats by on the idea of "Gentle Jay", who is a rude, overinflated boss. Every place recommended laser removal. Finally, we found Kings Avenue Tattoo in Massapequa who not only redid the tattoo, but had the tact to stand there while my fiancee cried and were all extremely kind. The tattoo is fixed, completely unnoticeable now thank goodness. I'm sure this place produces good work, but I haven't seen it. More than anything, just know that if you need a decent human who won't botch your skin and then laugh about it, maybe skip this place.

Got pierced by Cat, and she was great! Super thorough and explained every step. Even when i almost…read morepassed out, she ran and got me a juicebox and an ice pack! Damn Vasovagal I will definitely go back when impulse strikes.

I started going to Nicole at the beginning of this year, I was really nervous about getting a full…read moreBrazilian but Nicole made me comfortable on my first visit and every single time since. I've also had a dermaplaning facial done by her and I was glowwwwingggggg for what felt like weeks after. Her suite is spotless and she is a true gem. I highly recommend Nicole and all her services!!!

Every woman can agree that getting their first Brazilian or any type of waxing can be a nerve…read morewracking and uncomfortable experience! From day one, Nicole has been my go to girl. Not only is she amazing at her job; she is professional, personable, and makes you feel unbelievably comfortable. She is so knowledgeable in her field of art and she walks you through each step of any process she is executing. She is so amiable and shows her compassion always through listening to your concerns and answering any questions you might have. Nicole is an amazing esthetician and her love for her career is so evident. Nicole will have you laughing the entire appointment; you're Brazilian will be over before you know it! :) I have been waxing everything from eyebrows to legs to Brazilians now because Nicole's work is par excellence. Nicole is unequivocally the best esthetician there is.

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Is this place still around? It was the Absolute Best! No other place even comes close. Sam was…read moreawesome. God it's been so many years since I've been there but ever time I call the phone just keeps ringing. I have never been able to get my straight up shorties or proper color changing glass from anywhere. Legit they're the best!!

This is in response to "concerned" regarding Mr. V…read more This comment is completely unwarranted, ignorant and very much misinformed. You cannot speak on behalf of someone else because you were not there to witness anything. I was personally there when this took place and I can attest that this was simply a JOKE. It had nothing to do with the sexual matter you are referring to. It's very easy to screenshot parts of something and pass judgement. If you were not physically present you do not have the authority to make such accusations as they are detrimental to both students and teachers. To suggest something so vile as to what you are describing here is to blatantly do a disservice to this WONDERFUL educator. He is the epitome of a good teacher. He comes to class every day with a smile on his face and is eager to teach his students. He is my favorite teacher and I would be doing a major disservice to myself as well had I not commented. In the event a student felt personally victimized by the teacher then that student should make a comment, not someone's aunt. We are all adults here and very much of age. If a teacher tries to make us laugh to maybe make us feel better for whatever it is we are going through (let's face it, we're all human here and have our personal lives in addition to school) I don't think that's bad. This was nothing more than a humorous moment made by a wonderful, light hearted, and well intentioned teacher. Shame on anyone who tries to suggest otherwise. Please do better.

******DO NOT ATTEND THIS SCHOOL********…read more This school is a money scam. They have you agree to a cost and then set you up with a payment plan !!! right before you graduate they hit you with a HUGE BILL! They claim they miscalculated payments or there's hours that need to be made up. The remaining payment is always in the thousands!! Every student I've spoken to has had a similar story. The kicker. They make you leave a positive review bf they let you graduate. So all the positive reviews are from students desperate to get their certificate. Total BS!!! I wish I had listened to former students bf attending!! *******DONT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY*******

Naty was amazing to work with! She is a true artist and I felt an immense sense of calm and…read moreconfidence in her work. She made sure I was comfortable the entire time and frequently asked questions about my vision so I would get a design I loved. I have gotten so many compliments on my mehendi. She was so easy to work with and so flexible to make sure I had the best experience. I would 100% work with her again!

Without a shadow of a doubt, Naty is the most talented henna artist in New York City. I have gotten…read moremy henna done in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. no one compares to the love and care Naty puts into her craft. From the moment I walked into her art studio, the vibe was nothing short of comfortable and spectacular. I have recommended her to multiple friends at this point and they all walk away saying the same thing. Naty is a world class artist. Book her while you still can is all I can say!

Had a great appointment with Jackie!! She was kind, efficient, and personable. She answered all my…read morequestions and made me feel super comfortable about the process (this was my first time!) She also did everything she could to mitigate the pain (not going to lie - it was "spicy" but manageable!) Facility was clean and easy to access. Parking was also easy! Will be going here for all my laser needs in the future!

If you're looking for real-deal tattoo removal without the corporate runaround, Bye-Bye Ink is it…read more Jackie knows what she's doing and actually gives a damn. She's been through the scammy chain experience herself, which is probably why she runs this place with honesty and zero judgment. Whether it's microblading gone wrong or a tattoo you've outgrown, this is the place. It works, it's local, and you're treated like a human being. She keeps it real; removal isn't fast, so be ready to have a new laser bestie for the next year.