No Name Tattoo: Downtown Utica — Local services in Utica

I looked around at a lot of different shops, read reviews, and scared myself to pieces watching nose piercings on YouTube. Then, I found No Name Tattoo and started reading reviews. I read a few that highly recommended Chino, so I figured I'd call and ask my three good questions and my 10,000 ridiculous ones.

I got Ken, the owner of the shop, and he put me at ease immediately. He had good answers for all 10,003 questions (including if Chino was working today). So, I decided to go find the shop and because I'm a dufus about directions, Ken even offered to stand outside his shop and flag me down if need be. WHO DOES THAT? He went the extra ten miles with his customer service.

The shop was easy to find, extremely clean, and for those of you offended by smoke smell- you will be happy to know there is none of that at this shop. Fresh as a daisy.

First question Ken asked was if I was still nervous, and my answer of course was, YUP. But I thought it was extremely nice to ask and weirdly enough, it made me a lot less nervous. I filled out the paperwork and got to talk with both Ken and Chino who are extremely easy to talk with, fascinating and funny. By the time I was sitting in the chair, I was relaxed.

I went with the hoop instead of a stud because that's my thing. Chino swabbed my nose, asked my name and poof pierced my nose. WHAT? THAT was what I was stressing about? Ken was totally right- don't watch the YouTube videos. Don't scare yourself like that.

I highly recommend Chino and No Name Tattoos if you're looking to get a piercing. The price was fantastic, the guys were fantastic (oh, and I met Roxy at the end- she's a doll!) and the place was clean. Best of all, the piercing was just a pinch- 99% pain free. Thanks again Ken and Chino! ...

I have followed Roxy on insta after she did a very cute tiny tattoo on my bestie. I knew I wanted her do something on me, but I just wasn’t sure when - it’s quite a hike from my house. When I finally saw some spots on her schedule, she worked with me to get in, so I wouldn’t have to take an entire day off work (about an hour or so away). She created exactly the image I had in my head out of my sort of erratic descriptions. She was very gentle - barely hurt. This was on my upper thigh, which was part of the reason I had waited so long. I just didn’t want someone’s face so close to my business, but I was completely comfortable with Roxy the entire time. I left feeling like I’d known her forever. I would definitely make the drive for more. It was the best tattoo experience I’ve ever had. No more grouchy older guys in the shop who look like they are annoyed I’m giving them my business. Everyone was super pleasant and didn’t make me feel dumb for getting a girly tattoo - yes it was a Taylor Swift tattoo. I can’t imagine some of the more “traditional” (masculine) shops I’ve been to making me feel comfortable with getting this done. I’m happy with the art and the whole thing. I’d give 1000 stars if I could. The entire staff was very nice and engaging and I had a great time chatting with everyone while everything was...

I have been to No Name Tattoo four times.

The first was 4 years ago to get my belly button pierced. I had Bryan, and since he is no longer there, my view on him doesn't matter. However, the piercing was quick, clean, and very straight.

The second was a year ago. I got my tragus and cartilage pierced. My artist was Chino, and he was incredibly patient with me, as I have a fear of needles. The piercings were quick, extremely clean, and very well placed.

The third was about 6 months ago. I got my lobes double and triple pierced. My artist was Chino again. As before, the piercings were fast, very clean, and well placed. I manned up some, but he was very patient with me when I flinched away a time or two.

The fourth was 7/2/2013. I got my nose pierced. History repeating itself...Chino was fast, incredibly clean, and perfectly placed...and this time there was no flinching :)

I will not get a piercing from anyone other than Chino. I absolutely love No Name Tattoo. Their level of cleanliness is extremely important to me. I love that they take any tools out of the packaging in front of you. Between Chino and the man at the front desk (I'm sorry I don't know your name), the environment is lovely. They do a wonderful job of making you feel comfortable, and that they value you as a...