Piercing near Long Island City

“Visiting from Canada and my cousin and I got matching tats. Best experience EVER. Light handed. Nicest guys ever. Very professional. 100% recommend!!!!“

“This place is all about community and support. I absolutely love their events and vendor markets.
And of course you can get some 🔥tattoos.“

“I had my helix pierced by Zoey he was very respectful, and nice. I first came to his shop for an industrial but when he saw my ears he made sure to mention that my ears weren’t shaped for an industrial and gave me other piercing options. That’s very good to know when getting anything pierced, The place is very nice to look at there’s a lot of cool drawings inside the place and there was music playing I really like the vibe. The pain was not bad at all. The price was not bad it was 70$ to get a helix on both ears. The price he was going to charge me when I asked for industrial on my right was 50$ which was pretty cheap in my opinion. I’m thankful I came here I left happy and pierced!“

“i was able to get my very first tattoo at uplift and it was an amazing experience. i was incredibly nervous to get a tattoo alongside the fact that it is very meaningful to me, but Junh was incredibly gentle, friendly, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process.

the studio was very clean and welcoming, and everyone was professional. i was surprised that even after my appointment, Uplift Tattoo made sure i had the opportunity to ask any questions i had about aftercare, which i really appreciated.

im so happy with how everything turned out and will always remember my first tattoo experience here. highly recommend!“

“Love the piercer here! Been coming for years now and always does a great job. 10/10 recommend.“

“I got my helix done here last summer. I remember him being professional and quick. I think it was 15-20 dollars, super worth it! I’ve gotten a bump a couple times but it is because of my hair getting stuck so don’t be afraid if you get one. Other than that it’s healed perfectly and im going back in a couple weeks for another piercing“

“KC was an absolute gem, she educated me and was very kind and gentle the entire time. She took the time to ensure I understood how to care for my piercings, even the ones that were not done by her. She is amazing!!!“

“I went to HoG to get a tattoo from Will Hunter, so I can only speak to that experience. Will is amazing, both as an artist and as a kind and knowledgeable guide. Other than that, I can say the front desk staff was friendly and helpful, made the whole experience as easy as possible.“

“I got 14g double nostril piercings done by Joan and it was the BEST piercing experience ever!! I had so much fun!! the staff is so warm and friendly, makes the atmosphere very comfortable and welcoming! everyone is extremely educated as well and has honest answers to every question! absolutely coming back for my next piercings and projects!“

“love this place , Peter was really nice and showed me every single detail I needed to know as this to be my first tattoo a really great experience“

“To my good friend Chaiko

I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the incredible artistry and professionalism you put into my tattoo. From the first consultation to the final session, you made the experience feel not only comfortable but deeply meaningful.

What impressed me most was your ability to listen and translate my vision into something far greater than I had imagined. The level of detail, precision, and flow in the design speaks volumes about your dedication to the craft. It’s clear that every line, shade, and contour was done with both technical mastery and creative intention.

Beyond the art itself, I truly appreciated the atmosphere you created—calm, welcoming, and respectful. You walked me through each step, ensuring I felt confident and cared for throughout the process. That balance of skill and empathy is rare, and it’s what sets your work apart.

This tattoo is more than body art to me—it’s a lasting piece of personal expression that I’ll carry proudly for the rest of my life. I’m grateful not just for the outcome, but for the journey you guided me through.

To anyone considering a tattoo, I wholeheartedly recommend you to visitthis magical yet beautiful place. Chaiko, your work is living proof that tattoos are not only about ink on skin, but about storytelling, craftsmanship, and trust in the artist.

Thank you for giving me a piece of art that feels both timeless and personal.

With appreciation,
A.B“

“took the family for an non-traditional sunday of fresh ink and can’t say enough good things about the team, the level of professionalism, and flawless art. thank you so much! we look forward to visiting again soon.“

“Patient staff, clean comfortable studio and rad artwork everywhere. I'm not quite sure what else you could want in a tattoo studio.

Update -
Got. Second tattoo from Jess that I absolutely love. Color is packed so well and she brought my slice idea to life.

10/10 experiences both times“

“I got my septum done around a month ago by Zare and she was very sweet and easy to talk to! I love my piercing so much and ill definitely be coming back soon!“

“B took a design concept for a vine + Sanskrit addition to my owl tattoo and ran with it. Tons of attention to detail (even in making sure my body was comfortably positioned while setting up), friendly & professional, kindly tolerated every “can we move this up slightly, no wait it looked better where it was before…” bit of my obnoxious until the design was exactly what I wanted. And the price was super reasonable - surprisingly so for NYC. Will definitely be back!“

“I got toothgems done by Elizabeth and they’re so cute! She was very thorough with the placement and made sure I approved before she cured them. The process was quick and painless. The gems are so fun for summer! Would highly recommend getting yours done with Elizabeth!“

“I wanted a full back piece to cover up an old tattoo I got when I was 16. I came across Andrea Fiorenza on Instagram through an ad, and something immediately told me I had to reach out.

From the very beginning, Andrea’s communication was outstanding, both over the phone and in person. I shared my vision with him, and with his incredible artistic expertise, he added his own creative touch that took the design to another level. The moment I saw it, I was completely in love.

We completed the piece over five sessions, and I have to say, I took it like a champ! 😂 Every session was worth it. Andrea exceeded every expectation I had, and now I can’t stop looking at my back. The detail, artistry, and overall execution are nothing short of amazing.

Thank you again, Andrea, for creating such an incredible piece of art. I truly appreciate your talent and professionalism, and I can’t wait to come back for more ink in the future. If you’re looking for an artist who genuinely cares about bringing your vision to life, I can’t recommend Andrea Fiorenza enough!“

“Randomly found this place while on a walk and went into get my tongue pierced. The piercer was very experienced and everyone was very nice! Overall, a great experience.“

“Such a delightful experience ! I was a walk in and got my piece done by Myles Karr ! He was so nice, efficient and his work is beautiful! Highly recommend taking the train over if you’re from NYC ! 10/10 will be coming back !“

“Listen: the only other place I would trust to get my piercings done is all the way in Malaysia.

With over 20 piercings — some failed, some retired, some still in place and thriving — I was afraid to get my piercing anywhere else, but I got a vertical stack at Nine Moons back in 2022 and it’s one of my favourites to this day.

Definitely felt like I was a man cheating on their barber by going to another, but if I’m back in New York and wanting another piercing, I’d definitely come back here.“

“clean shop, talented tattooist and all-around great experience with Joe (thank youuuuuu!)“

“Angelo was absolutely amazing. He has done two of my tattoos now and each time I have been satisfied. Definitely my favorite artist and most trusted.“

“I had such an amazing experience here for my very first tattoo. I walked in feeling really nervous, but from the moment I arrived, the entire atmosphere made me feel so comfortable and welcomed.

Emilio was incredible. He took his time to walk me through every step, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt confident in my decision before we even started. His hands were so light that the process was honestly almost painless, which I never expected for my first tattoo.

I’m so grateful that they accepted me as a nervous first-time walk-in and turned what could have been an intimidating experience into something really special and meaningful.

The pricing was also very reasonable (minimum is $100), and truly worth it for the level of care, precision, and dedication Emilio put into his work.

Thank you so much to Emilio and the entire team for such a positive first experience. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I visited yesterday to have my forward helix redone. Ganjhy did an amazing job - I hardly felt anything. We realized afterwards that he did both my rook and my flat back in November; had no issues with those piercings either. He is quite gentle and does amazing work. I will request him for any future piercings. Thank you Ganjhy!“

“Just went here Carlos Ansias was my artist and he did an Excellent job !!! I got a sternum lotus tattoo and an Arabic tattoo & a touch up of an old tattoo and he did extremely well !!“

“Just had an amazing tattoo experience at Sacred Tattoo with the artist Gabrielle.

I knew I wanted some kind of bird but I wasn’t quite sure about the design. Gabrielle (@stikbugg) was patient and helped me envision the details and color scheme that fit me perfectly. The tattoo was done with precision and was actually relaxing with the great music they had playing and her steady hand.

I was amazed that she could take a fragment of an idea and turn it into this beautiful piece of art that was customized just for me. I get so many compliments on the color and design.

Sacred Tattoo is an open and clean space, with a relaxed vibe. Can’t wait for my next tattoo with Gabrielle.“

“Couldn’t be happier with my experience with Morg. This was a full leg tattoo, and she absolutely killed it. I came in with ideas and inspiration, but she really brought her own vision and artistry into it too, which made the whole piece feel unique and personal.

The process felt super collaborative from start to finish. She listened, guided me when needed, and elevated the design in the best way possible. Beyond being insanely talented, she also made the entire experience comfortable and easy. Really grateful I trusted her with something this big.“