Great local tattoo spots

Hand of Glory Tattoo is a Park Slope neighborhood staple, providing intimate tattoo and piercing services in a clean, warm and artistic environment. Owned by a husband-wife team—tattoo artist Craig Rodriguez and ceramic artist and painter Anna Sea—Hand of Glory is one of the longest-running tattoo shops in New York. With same-day appointments available, Hand of Glory has a selection of friendly, professional and talented artists and precision piercers ready for your next piercing appointment or custom tattoo. 

L.O.V.E Machine acts as more than just a tattoo studio, it's a creative space allowing artists to expand into new diverse mediums. Each artist has years of painting or drawing experience and can achieve various design styles and techniques. As the team expands to open a second studio space only a block away from its homebase on Centre street, the focus of each shop will shift. The new studio will focus on miniature and medium sized pieces, while the original space will hone in on larger pieces that may take multiple sessions. Book your appointment or consultation now to have an artist help guide you through the process of getting your next tattoo!

This Chinatown tattoo parlour has an eight-strong roster of artists, with more invited in from around the globe. That means there’s quite a lot of expertise available, with a focus on different styles, from black and grey or color realism to fine line, neo traditional and, well, anything you want, pretty much. 

They’ll sort you out with a custom piece and artistically rendered pieces that leverage that expertise. And if you want some cosmetic tattooing to enhance your lips or eyebrows? They can do that now, too. Check out their Instagram to see their work. Looks pretty arty to us.

Head to Live By The Sword’s Union Square location and indulge in a new piercing or tattoo—whether it be an impulse decision or a long awaited body modification, their team is ready to make your visions a reality. This location is walk-in friendly and their resident artists offer a range of styles and flash pieces to suit any style. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with daily deals and to see what’s new in the shop, or head to their website to book a consultation now! 

Live by the Sword Tattoo goes beyond serving as just a tattoo shop, becoming a destination spot for birthdays or experiential outings for friends. Piercings start at just $10 (including jewelry) and tattoos start at $50. Daily deals include discounts, bundles on multiple tattoos, piercings or tooth gems, and BOGO offers to make your matching tattoo dreams a reality. The flash books at Live by the Sword Tattoo are packed with thousands of designs—all also published online so you can view prior to going. Learn more on their Instagram or book a consultation online with ease! 

Head to their original Williamsburg location for tattoos, piercings, tooth gems and even a new hairstyle at their in house full service hair salon. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, you’ll find street vendors, food trucks and easy access to the waterfront just steps away from the shop—making for a perfect post-tattoo or piecing day in Brooklyn. Browse their staff on their website and head to their Instagram to view past works and to keep up with special deals! 

Located in what was once the infamous Hells Angels clubhouse in the East Village, Victory Tattoo NYC is a tattoo and piercing shop that offers unique and original designs from various talented artists tailored to the needs of every client. Experience comfort and inclusivity at this creative space where all are welcome.