Solid Gold Tattoo Shop, Elmont NY

Name says it all.from the staff to the communication and professionalism this tattoo shop stands out above the rest. Rob is a true talent! Just based off his portfolio I gave him full artistic freedom to choose the image for my throat piece and I am not disappointed! The depth and precision of this piece is amazing! This is the most complimented tattoo I have on me and my upper body is covered!

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 and dangerous.

I will travel from anywhere to come to Solid Gold Tattoo. The only place I’d go to for my piercings. The customer service is top notch and the individuals that work there are probably some of the most kind people you’d ever meet and they’re all insanely talented. I’ve always left this establishment with a smile, highly recommend!

Nice scenery! Went for a consultation & was told to call the artist whom wasn't there & never got a call back. Eventually went somewhere closer but overall staff was kind!

Nice staff and cool place, I got my septum pierced here and it was only $53

Friendly workers! I was genuinely comfortable when getting my septum pierced:)

Ask for Chris. Talented artist, Great skills, and patient.i highly recommend him!