Body Language Tattoo

Carlos… amazing tattoo artist. Very patient and nice. I will be back for sure! Highly recommend!

Rain is awesome! She has done tattoo’s for my mother-​in-​law and for me. The tattoo she did for my mother-​in-​law was a cover up and I was amazed at the outcome. She takes the time to make sure you are getting exactly what you want and executes it perfectly. The shop is clean, the staff is friendly and they play enjoyable music. I will return for my next tattoo.

I got a small tattoo about a year ago from Nasa and fell in love with Body Language Tattoo. On Thursday i went back to get a black and white Rose memorial tattoo on my arm. I walked in and Carlos (the king of roses) had designed the perfect tattoo for me. NYC has a many tattoo shops to choose from however i will always be a loyal customer of BLTNYC. Carlos did an absolute amazing job on my tattoo. I Highly recommend Carlos at Body Language Tattoo for your next tattoo!

First time at BLT, but 2^nd tattoo — first one was done 4 years ago, though, so I was pretty nervous, and I wanted it on my ribs, which I was told by many people that it would hurt a lot more than the other one I have. I walked in, had a consultation, and came in the next day to see Carlos. He put me totally at ease, and another tattoo artist in the shop (I didn’t catch her name but she was a lovely human being) gave me a little pillow to clutch in case I got overwhelmed by the pain, and we started. 1. It went by a lot more quickly than I expected. 2. For someone wielding a giant needle, Carlos was remarkably gentle. 3. It came out even better than I had imagined it would. I am so happy. So this time around, I already had the design and Carlos just transferred it to my body, but I would absolutely come here again and work with Carlos or any of the other artists on a new design. There are some talented people in this shop, and what’s more, they were so nice and engaging — it was a pleasure to be inked here!

I walked in to book an appointment yesterday, to hear deftones playing– so obviously I stayed, lol.
I was booked with Carlos/​just had a mandala lotus tattooed on my shoulder, and I have to say Carlos is the best tattooist I’ve had– which is unfortunate because I’m not from NY. He did my design perfectly! And he was really fast too
I couldn’t be happier, I definitely recommend Body Language Tattoo to anyone — first time tattoos too .
Awesome playlist in the background
Also the Receptionist was helpful as well !
Warm regards,
Natalie

My mom and I wanted matching tattoos where we got «You are my sunshine» and «my only sunshine.» It was my moms first tattoo and my third but I have never experienced such a good shop experience. First off, the shop is spotless. Before tattooing our artist (Nasa) took the time to clean everything and wrap anything she was going to touch. She then talked to us about fonts, placement, sizing. We began and she was so patient, giving you plenty of time to breathe and tattooed slow so you have room for some movement. It came out great and we loved it. Also the girl at the front desk is really friendly. Great great shop. Highly recommend.

Before I went there I was very
was a great experience. This was my first tattoo but it’s not gonna be last one. Highly recommend it. Very cool place. Thank you Carlos

The first time I went to this shop, I found the staff to be very helpful. I spoke with Nasa and she helped me in finalizing the design that I wanted. It was easy to set up my appointment and once that is done, they sent me little reminders via email and text. I have now done 4 of my tattoos there by her — she is really good. She takes her time and is focused on what she is doing. They are also considerate of your time and will work to accommodate you. While it is a bit pricey, you have to think about the fact that the tattoo will be on your body for life — do you want a crappy tattoo or one that looks like a piece of artwork?

I absolutely love this place! I researched cover up artists for a few months before I stumbled upon Nicole’s work. When I went for a consultation everyone was very nice and welcoming even though I had no idea what I wanted. Nicole patiently helped me come up with an overall idea and took it from there. I completely trust her with my cover up. 1 more session and we should be finished. Can’t wait!!!

Great experience here yesterday for my first tattoo. Nicole is very professional and talented. My design was very simple (crescent moon with some shading) but she still took every step very seriously and made me feel at ease even though I was a little nervous. She made a great recommendation about the tilt of the moon on my shoulder and I’m very happy that I listened to her because it makes it look cool and more natural. Highly revommended.

Went here to get my first tattoo. Was pretty nervous but it ended up going great! My artist (Carlos) was very nice and asked if I had eaten and told me if I was going to get dizzy to let him know. I was getting a butterfly on my ankle, took about 20 mins and came out to only $ 120. Great work, great place (nicely decorated, extremely sanitary), great staff (courteous and considerate). Definitely recommend this place !

I went there tonight. I honestly liked it, but they are a bit over priced. I got a four letter tattoo and it cost me $ 100. Other than that, it was good quality work.

I have got three tattoos done here in the last 2 months… My opinion remains unchanged! These are the best guys and girls to get inked by! The whole place gives positive vibes, it’s neat and clean, and the whole set up is very professionally managed. The artists are very talented !!!

Got my first tattoo at BLT last night along with my friend and her mom. Carlos took care of us. The shop is great and everyone was friendly. Pricing was also great even tho we only did a few tiny pieces. If I’m getting something else, I’m definitely coming back again.

I got my first tattoo done with Carlos at BLT and it was great… The deposit they asked for covered my tattoo entirely and during my time there I felt totally relaxed. The environment is cool and the artists I met all seemed great, i made an appointment a few days before coming in and Carlos had designs on the computer ready for me when I got there. He was able to make it look exactly they way I had imagined it. Will definitely be back!

I just got a tattoo here last week and I have to say I would highly recommend the place to anyone. They staff are so friendly yet professional and their customer service is amazing. 5 stars no doubt!

My mom and I wanted to get a tattoo for my 25^th birthday when she was in town. We went to another location but they couldn’t take both of us. We were determined though and thought to check out Body Language! When we walked in we were greeted by friendly staff and a clean studio. Rain was available to help us so we didn’t even have to wait!
We showed our designs and she got right to work. They have a computer and printer to search for clean and clear drawings to make stencils of. Rain was able to get both my mom’s and mine clear and perfect. When she started tattooing she was extremely kind and attentive to our pain levels. She helped me when considering what color I should get too! All and all it was fantastic! I definitely recommend this place!

LOTS of talented ladies working at this shop!
I came in for a bunch of little simple tattoos, and Nasa (who btw, is super adorable and very sweet) took care of me. All the ladies there (to be fair, I’m sure there are guys that work there, but the day I went in, it was all ladies) were super friendly and made me feel so much less nervous. Their pricing is wonderful for the quality of their artists.
I paid with a card, not realizing that the tip had to be in cash, so I had to run out to use an ATM. They were really cool about this, and didn’t seem to mind me leaving my BF behind while I ran out.
I will definitely be coming back here for more work!

Great people here. Totally chill and fun environment, not at all intimidating.
I’ve had several tatts & piercings and I still walk into places and get a bad vibe. Not here.
I witnessed an artist finishing up w a client and they were very thorough and easy to work with when scheduling the next visit.
I just got something simple but will def be back when it’s time for a serious piece.
Def give this shop a shot!
Cash or credit plus a referral bonus??? Crazy!

With a little over a year of thought put into what my next tattoo would be, I had finally fell in love with a design that reflects of my biggest passions in life: running.
Design decided, all I had left to do was find a place to do it! Enter Body Language Tattoo. Located just a couple blocks from my apartment, I’ve walked past this relatively new addition to the neighborhood countless times. Each time I would pass by I grew more and more excited about my next ink.
I showed up as a walk in and had my consultation right away with one of their artists (in my case, I met with Ben). I showed him my design and we discussed options and cost. Every tattoo is unique, including it’s price, so let’s just say that this is absolutely not ridiculous East Village tattoo prices. I was very impressed with Body Language’s pricing.
Ben was ready to go right away, but I opted to head home for a quick bite to eat while my wife helped me sketch out some color and shading ideas (I hadn’t thought those completely through before the consult). They just told me to come on back whenever I was ready.
Having landed on a shading idea, I took the drawing example back to Ben and he immediately saw what I was going for. As for the color, I found a particular shade of blue that I loved in Ben’s portfolio. He informed me that he didn’t have that exact color in shop, but could mix a color that would be an extremely close match. He was right, it was spot on!
After a complete sterile prep, it was time to begin. The stencil was placed (and replaced when I wanted to move the positioning around a bit) and the needle was fired up. As for pain, look, tattoos hurt. There’s no getting around it. For me personally, it was painful, but manageable. This was done on my leg about halfway between knee and ankle. I just distracted myself with some articles and games on my phone and before I knew it, we were done! And I was was completely in love with the final results!
Professional, friendly, and spotlessly clean, BLT NYC is definitely the place to go if you’re looking to get tattooed!