Finding a
talented and clean tattoo/piercing shop that will do the service for a fair
price is difficult to find.
There are over 50 tattoo/piercing shops in Buffalo alone, almost one on every corner.
Most shops are centered on their tattoos, but it has become increasingly popular and important for a buisness to have at least one skilled piercer.
Shops in Buffalo have piercers that do everything from an earlobe piercing to surface piercings (A piercing that is placed almost anywhere on the body through a flat area of skin).
Their prices range from $20 to $100 depending on what shop you choose and where you choose to put it.
“Our cheapest price is $20 and that would be for something like an earlobe,” said Danny, shop manager and head tattoo artist at Hardcore Tattoo.
Hardcore Tattoo & Body Piercing on 902 Elmwood Ave. have a detailed website that includes piercing prices, the type of jewelry used, healing time and aftercare instructions.
As for Hardcore Tattoo’s tattoo prices, they are determined by the piece. If a piece is big and complicated, like getting a colorful full sleeve, the customer will have sessions.
They give the customer a flat rate for the sessions and determine how many sessions they will take and then move from there.
The shop has a minimum of $38, so if someone were to get a tattoo about the size of a quarter, it would be $38.
Hardcore Tattoo is open Monday to Saturday 1 to 11p.m.
MaddTat2 on 1115 Elmwood Ave. has a piercer with 20 years of experience and knowledge, Tommy Two Times.
Their surface piercings range from $60 to $80 depending on the area. Their cheapest piercing which would be $20 with the jewelry would be an earlobe piercing.
Jared Kirkby, shop manager and tattoo artist said tattoos are charged by the piece.
“Usually we just charge for what they want, but if it’s something crazy big then they will need sessions,” said Kirkby.
“If they need sessions, we’ll give them a flat rate for the amount of sessions which last two to three hours.”
Their shop minimum is $60, but if a customer would want a tattoo about the size of a quarter, the artist will probably encourage them to get something bigger.
“We would do it, but I would tell them to get something bigger and then I would do their small one for free.”
With holiday season being here, on Saturday, Dec. 15th, 2012, MaddTikiTattoo (Madd Tat2’s second edition on 1432 Hertel Ave.) is hosing the 10th annual Christmas Party and “Toys for Tats” fundraiser.
If a customer brings an unwrapped toy valued at (at least) $10, they will receive a $20 gift certificate for MaddTikiTattoo.
MaddTat2 is open Monday to Thursday 12 to 8 p.m., Friday to Saturday 12 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 7 p.m.
At Wishful Inking on 581 Niagara St., Spyder, who has 15 years of experience, does all the piercing with his apprentice, Lindsay Sweeney.
They also do all kinds of piercings with standard piercings such as ear, nose and belly button costing one for $35 and two for $50. As for surface piercings, the price varies depending on where the customer wants the piercing.
“If it’s a big piece it’s done by sessions, if it’s something that’s not so much as time consuming as a big piece, we’ll do it by the size, detail, placement,” said Dom Dubble, senior tattoo artist.
Dom Dubble said it is best to see a specific piece before giving a price and often customers call in to get an estimate.
Their latest deal is aiming for college students here in Buffalo. If you bring your student ID, you will receive 10 percent off your tattoo session and $10 off for groups of three or more for piercings.
They also have deals for single parents, senior citizens, groups and "first of the month deals."
There are over 50 tattoo/piercing shops in Buffalo alone, almost one on every corner.
Most shops are centered on their tattoos, but it has become increasingly popular and important for a buisness to have at least one skilled piercer.
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| Wishful Inking jewelry for eyebrow, tongue, lip, belly and more. |
Shops in Buffalo have piercers that do everything from an earlobe piercing to surface piercings (A piercing that is placed almost anywhere on the body through a flat area of skin).
Their prices range from $20 to $100 depending on what shop you choose and where you choose to put it.
“Our cheapest price is $20 and that would be for something like an earlobe,” said Danny, shop manager and head tattoo artist at Hardcore Tattoo.
Hardcore Tattoo & Body Piercing on 902 Elmwood Ave. have a detailed website that includes piercing prices, the type of jewelry used, healing time and aftercare instructions.
As for Hardcore Tattoo’s tattoo prices, they are determined by the piece. If a piece is big and complicated, like getting a colorful full sleeve, the customer will have sessions.
They give the customer a flat rate for the sessions and determine how many sessions they will take and then move from there.
The shop has a minimum of $38, so if someone were to get a tattoo about the size of a quarter, it would be $38.
Hardcore Tattoo is open Monday to Saturday 1 to 11p.m.
MaddTat2 on 1115 Elmwood Ave. has a piercer with 20 years of experience and knowledge, Tommy Two Times.
Their surface piercings range from $60 to $80 depending on the area. Their cheapest piercing which would be $20 with the jewelry would be an earlobe piercing.
Jared Kirkby, shop manager and tattoo artist said tattoos are charged by the piece.
“Usually we just charge for what they want, but if it’s something crazy big then they will need sessions,” said Kirkby.
“If they need sessions, we’ll give them a flat rate for the amount of sessions which last two to three hours.”
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| Some of the body modification jewelry from Wishful Inking |
Their shop minimum is $60, but if a customer would want a tattoo about the size of a quarter, the artist will probably encourage them to get something bigger.
“We would do it, but I would tell them to get something bigger and then I would do their small one for free.”
With holiday season being here, on Saturday, Dec. 15th, 2012, MaddTikiTattoo (Madd Tat2’s second edition on 1432 Hertel Ave.) is hosing the 10th annual Christmas Party and “Toys for Tats” fundraiser.
If a customer brings an unwrapped toy valued at (at least) $10, they will receive a $20 gift certificate for MaddTikiTattoo.
MaddTat2 is open Monday to Thursday 12 to 8 p.m., Friday to Saturday 12 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 7 p.m.
At Wishful Inking on 581 Niagara St., Spyder, who has 15 years of experience, does all the piercing with his apprentice, Lindsay Sweeney.
They also do all kinds of piercings with standard piercings such as ear, nose and belly button costing one for $35 and two for $50. As for surface piercings, the price varies depending on where the customer wants the piercing.
“If it’s a big piece it’s done by sessions, if it’s something that’s not so much as time consuming as a big piece, we’ll do it by the size, detail, placement,” said Dom Dubble, senior tattoo artist.
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| Dom Dubble, Lindsay Sweeney and M-Dot hanging out at the shop |
Dom Dubble said it is best to see a specific piece before giving a price and often customers call in to get an estimate.
Their latest deal is aiming for college students here in Buffalo. If you bring your student ID, you will receive 10 percent off your tattoo session and $10 off for groups of three or more for piercings.
They also have deals for single parents, senior citizens, groups and "first of the month deals."
Wishful inking is open Monday to Saturday 1 to 8 p.m.
So, if your looking for a great deal on tattoos this holiday season, make sure that you are getting the best ink for your buck!
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