Inklightened Tattoo & Piercing — Local services in Cranford

I went to Inklightened to get an Industrial and a Daith piercing. I was nervous about going to a tattoo parlor but looking at their well curated website and speaking to them over the phone helped to sooth me. I made a bit of a fool of myself when I rang the bell and knocked on the door, only to turn the door knob and find it open. The owner was nice about this and met me at the door smiling kindly.

The shop itself is small, but the space is used wisely, giving it a homey feel. Well lit and inviting, the walls are covered in what I'm guessing is potential tattoo art, and the background music is trendy but not loud. The windows are covered with dark colored blinds so you're not on display to people walking by, and the seating is comfortable, encouraging you to bring a friend.

Mike was the guy who pierced me. I'd previously read his bio on their website and felt comfortable with him. He spoke softly, but firmly, exuding a friendly confidence that assured me he knew what he was doing. Before the piercing began, he used tweezers to pluck the jewelry he was going to use on me from the case. I wanted a circular barbell for my Daith, but once again, he spoke firmly yet kindly, telling me that I would have to have a curved barbell to allow for swelling and drainage. I looked that up online, and he was right. The actual piercings themselves happened quickly. He used 3 different needles, throwing each away after a single use, and then he changed his gloves every time he left the room to get a new piece of jewelry.

Overall, I had a WONDERFUL experience!!! HIGHLY...

A little backstory, I have a piercer that I usually go to;however, she does not do cheek or smiley piercings. I went in blindly via Google, called (receptionist was very polite and professional ), and did what was recommended (which is to make an appointment ) When I got there the first thing I noticed was how immaculate the studio is. Second, the prices are very good for the piercing I was asking for,. Three, Mike, the receptionist, and the owner were all really wonderful people. They took their time to answer my questions, were very patient while I decided (last minute mind you) what piercing I wanted. Having said that, the piercing itself is symmetrical and the jewelry is top quality. Only problem I had was the swelling started to encompass my jewelry so I have to put in longer bars to accommodate for that. (Not their fault) I would recommend going there to anyone. Just a side note* entitlement is real on these reviews often having nothing to do with the work. Be kind and considerate to everyone bc they're not robots. They are three dimensional human beings with thoughts and feelings and both good and bad days. Anyone who has a job can relate im...

I went in yesterday for my septum piercing, and my friend got a small tattoo on her leg. Max (who pierced me, also the owner & tattoo artist) and Mike (who did her tat) were both super friendly and professional. The first time piercing, the jewelry was being fussy and wouldn't push through. I got a bit dizzy because I didn't eat and they were so accommodating- gave me water and candy to raise my sugar levels. Max repierced it, for FREE, and was genuinely sorry for the issue (although I could tell he was experienced, I have a very narrow nose and little space to work with). Mike also stood on the side of me to make sure I didn't fall over, and to assist Max. The tattoo my friend got was a little elephant with splashes of watercolor and it came out amazing, I was so jealous. The whole time we talked it felt like we'd been going there for years. I will be back soon for some new tattoos :) Thanks guys!

P.S- they play awesome music, and theres parking behind...