Solid Gold Tattoo Shop — Local services in Town of Hempstead

The people who work here are very kind, but I was disappointed by the quality of their work. After multiple issues with piercings I received here, I visited another highly regarded piercer on Long Island to troubleshoot. He refused to badmouth another shop, but did professionally advise me of some things that were wrong with piercings I got here at Solid Gold.

1st visit: I had my nose initially pierced at Solid Gold by Kimmy. When visiting my new piercer, he advised that it was pierced crooked so (depending on the jewelry I choose) it will never sit flush against my skin. This is something I had noticed but I thought it was due to my anatomy, I didn’t realize it was due to piercer error. 2nd visit: I met with Tara to have the nose stud changed to a ring. 6 months was the amount of time they advised was appropriate. Tara was unbelievably rough when changing the jewelry—this hurt more than the piercing itself. It was bleeding and swollen after she was done. Surprise: the swelling stayed and it developed an irritation bump. I visited my new piercer to have it changed back to a stud. He advised that I should have waited a year, rather than 6 months. And while he gently removed the ring, it broke in his hands, which also shows the quality of the jewelry that Solid Gold carries. 2nd visit, 3rd issue: On that same visit with Tara, I also had my helix pierced. I was never advised to return for a downsize. After a couple months of issues with this piercing (frequent bleeding, pus, intense swelling despite perfect aftercare), my new piercer advised that it was not infected but this piercing had also been done at an incorrect angle so it was severely irritated, and it would probably never heal. In his opinion, the only appropriate course of action was to remove it, and he refused to touch it otherwise. We removed the piercing and the irritation disappeared shortly after.

So yes, the people who work here are kind, but I would not recommend this shop. They led me to deal with months of unnecessary pain, not to mention money wasted. The quality of their work is subpar, which is irresponsible...

The 'main piercer' here is a joke. Septum piercings are obviously popular and as with any piercing you need steady and capable hands. Unfortunately, like so many unfortunate souls, I came across a piercer who was incapable.

First mistake: The first time she pierced my nose (Yes, you read correctly, the first time), she pierced it way too low. It hurt like hell and my eyes opened up like Niagara Falls. It was clear that she messed up. And when I looked at the mirror, it was crooked and low.

Second mistake: I can't believe I let her pierce me again, but I allowed her the opportunity to correct it. And what did she do? She made a low piercing even lower. So low, that it was close to grazing my upper lip.

Third mistake: It's clear that SHE doesn't know what the hell she's doing when it comes to septums. Tried to downplay my experience as if my nose might not be able to hold the septum, when it was clear that she was incompetent.

I went home and shined a light on the two small holes from where I was pierced. It was clear that she didn't even put the septum tool in my nose properly. She literally pierced the tip of my nose twice. I went to a true professional this weekend and it was smooth. No tears, hardly any pain and the jewelry was much nicer. Go to this location if you want someone to play...

I had an amazing experience getting tattooed by Mish yesterday. From the moment I walked in, he made me feel completely comfortable and really took the time to listen to my ideas. He understood exactly what I was looking for and then took it even further, delivering a piece that turned out better than I could have imagined. The studio itself was clean, welcoming, and had a great vibe. Mish’s 19 years of experience really shine through. Every line is crisp, the shading is flawless, and his attention to detail is second to none. You can tell he’s truly passionate about his craft. What I especially appreciate is how much care he puts into placement and design. He doesn’t just “slap on” a tattoo to get it done. He thoughtfully considers every element to make sure it fits perfectly and looks amazing. This was actually my second tattoo from Mish. He tattooed me once before at a different shop and he did an amazing job and it healed beautifully. He did such an amazing job that I drove over an hour just to have him do this new piece, and it was absolutely worth it. If you’re looking for a skilled, professional, and genuinely talented artist who can work in a variety of styles, I can’t recommend...