Salvation Tattoo NY 11510

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I would not recommend booking with Joe at Salvation Tattoo. I received two tattoos from him over a year ago and, unfortunately, both required corrective work afterward. For one design, I specifically requested fine-line work using a 1RL or 3RL needle configuration. The tattoo was done with much thicker lines than discussed, which significantly changed the appearance of the design from what I had approved. The second piece has inconsistent linework, with uneven depth and shaky lines. The line work also appears to have been applied too deeply — the ink has spread beyond the original lines (commonly referred to as “blowout”), and portions of the tattoo remain raised even after more than a year. I have several other tattoos that healed flat and clean, so this was not a normal healing outcome for my skin. Because of this, I have had to spend additional money with another artist to correct and improve the work. I am not writing this to be malicious, but to help others make an informed decision. Fine-line tattoos require careful needle selection and depth control, and based on my experience I would strongly recommend researching the artist carefully and considering a more experienced tattooer for delicate line work.

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Mike Bellini

I was lucky enough to find Salvation through a google search for local tattoo shops. I initially started my journey with Ryan for a cover up on my chest. I told him I like wolves and he came up with an amazing landscape design. It was a long process but in the end he made the original tattoo disappear completely. While I was there I was lucky enough to meet everyone involved in Salvation. There's (Ladies first lol) Shannon and Maria, Ryan, Pauly, and Joe. In the beginning I was nervous but they make it very easy to get over your nerves and enjoy your time there. The shop isn't your stereotypical shop with flash cards from floor to ceiling. It has an open atmosphere with many interesting and entertaining conversations going on, with the best music to help the clients relax and feel comfortable. During my time with Ryan, I got to see 2 of his apprentices grow (Maria, and Joe) and the respect and willingness to learn was amazing. Salvation is truly a judge free zone, and even if you're there to see one artist, you are blessed with the wisdom and advice of everyone there. During my time with Ryan, Maria was gracious enough to donate her time and skill in gifting me my first tattoo by her, a reminder of what I've been through, how far I've come, and to where I'm capable to get to. After the chest piece was done I knew I had to get more work done, so onto Maria I went for my music themed sleeve to go with my very first tattoo for the band I worked for (which she gave new life to that as well). Now we started on my other arm, another sleeve being done by Maria this time in color. Everyone here are 100% legit artists who do tattoos. Below is my list of pros and cons. Pros: - Professional artists - Clean environment - Non judgmental - Very respectable pricing - Will get you out of your nervousness/shyness by starting the most craziest conversations that will leave you laughing - Great music - Great atmosphere - Extremely patient - Extremely courteous - (The best pro) Very tight family like group Cons: - You will unfortunately run out of places to get a tattoo I 1kagillion% recommend going to Salvation Tattoo for your tattoo needs. There's a reason people come from all across the country to see them and get ink by them. I haven't had the honor of getting ink by Pauly, Shannon, or Joe yet (there's still time lol) but seeing their work on Instagram is mind blowing!

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Dawn Ziegler

This Tattoo Shop ?????, We Absolutely loved it. I always wanted a tattoo but couldn’t get up the nerve. Yesterday my cousin and I had tattoos done by Maria and she did such a terrific job. We are both VERY happy with what she did. She's extremely talented and friendly & everyone that works there is SO sweet & kind. Maria literally spent the whole day with us, listened to us and was really patient with us because neither of us really knew exactly what we wanted. The shop is super clean & We definitely recommend Maria & this place to get a tattoo!!!! We cannot wait to go back.