New York's Best Tattoo 2008

Tattoo artists create tailored designs with ink and henna, while newly pierced customers choose from a collection of jewelry.

Reviews:

• “GREAT experience!”
• “best female tattoo artist in the city”
• “Great ear piercing”
• “Great staff, great place to go”
• “Daniel is the nicest tattoo artist in the city.”

Tips: Because tattoo and henna artists are paid directly, they have a cash-only policy. But the jewels can be charged.

New York Adorned

Reviews:

• “best tattoo”

Saved Tattoo

Midtown tattoo and piercing studio where international talent and guest artists create custom designs or stock images. Walk-ins welcome.

Reviews:

• “Fantastic!!!”
• “Amazing Artists!”
• “tracey scott”
• “great experience "
• “_{BEST TATTOO SHOP IN THE WORLD} GREAT FRIENDLY STAFF!!”

Tips: The shop is on the second floor; look for the sandwich board outside.

Red Rocket Tattoo or email Red Rocket Tattoo

Tattoo parlor in Alphabet City create permanent and temporary designs, performs body piercings, and maintains a selection of body jewelry.

Reviews:

• “tattoo by rhonda”
• “Fantastic experience with Corinne at Venus Modern”
• “Bad Overall Experience with Ronda”
• “Rhonda!!!”
• “Ronda’s the SHHH***T!!!!!”

Venus Modern Body Arts or email Venus Modern Body Arts

Rising Dragon 2

This retro shop boasts artists who specialize in creating modern takes on traditional imagery, from pin-up girls to Chinese dragons.

Tips: The shop often hosts visiting artists whose schedules fill up fast; it’s best to book one of them at least a month in advance.

Daredevil Studios

This studio supports the contemporary art scene with a gallery in front, while owner Troy Dennings tattoos customers in back.

Tips: The space sometimes hosts art openings; check the website to find out when.

Invisible NYC

This friendly West Village shop offers custom designs and sparkling high-end jewelry.

Reviews:

• “Recommended!”
• “Sweet”
• “Tony was great!”
• “Perfect services”
• “Just damn good”

Cutting Edge Body Arts

Nothing fancy, just a classic old-school East Village tattoo parlor with skilled, enthusiastic artists.

Reviews:

• “Awsome Tattoo!”
• “Memorable Tattoos”
• “Best NYC tattoo shop”
• “not my pick”
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Tips: Inkstop does touch-ups, cover-ups and custom designs (for an extra drawing fee).

Inkstop Tattoo

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