Frequently Asked Questions
how do i get to the shop?
No Idols NYC is located at 75A Orchard street, just south of Grand St. in Chinatown.
Nearby train stations are:
Grand st. Station (B & D TRAIN)
Delancey St. Station (F, M , J & Z TRAIN)
how do i book an appointment?
To book an appointment send us an email over at NOIDOLSNYC@GMAIL.COM with a brief description of your tattoo idea, any reference photos you may have, and a nice, clear photo of the area you’re looking to have tattooed. All emails are answered in a 48-72 hour period. We understand that some clients like to have a more in depth conversation with their tattooer as well, consultations are available by requesting below:
Do you do Piercings as well?
Yes! Our piercer is in Tuesday-Sunday from 1PM — 8PM. Walk-in/Same Day appointments available.
how much does it cost to get tattooed?
We do not provide price estimates online or over the phone because there are many factors that go into the price of a tattoo. The best way to get a price estimate is to book a free consultation with the artist that you would like to work with. If you are from out of town or have any other questions regarding booking a consultation, you may email the shop at NOIDOLSNYC@GMAIL.COM and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
do you have a shop minimum?
Yes! Our shop minimum is $150, the price will go up depending on the size of the tattoo, the design, and where on the body you want tattooed.
For piercings, our shop minimum is $100 for piercing services.
do you take credit or debit cards?
Cash is preferred, but we promote cashless payment using zelle.
how old do i have to be to get tattooed?
New York State requires any person getting tattooed to be 18 years old or older. There is no exception, even with parental consent. To get tattooed, you are required to provide a government issued photo ID that has your birthdate on it. If you are unable to provide an ID, we will not be able to tattoo you.
do you take walk-ins?
YES!
do i have to leave a deposit?
Yes, if you decide to book an appointment with one of our artists we require you to leave a deposit to save your space. The deposit amount depends on what artist you decide to work with and can vary between $100-$300. Your deposit is non-refundable, but it does go toward the price of your tattoo. You are able to reschedule your appointment (twice) and transfer the deposit if you give us a 48hr notice. If you need to change your appointment for any reason after the 48 hr notice, you will forfeit your deposit. If you need to cancel your appointment, you forfeit your deposit.
what if i need to cancel an appointment?
All deposits are non-refundable. You may reschedule twice before your deposit is forfeited. In the event you need to completely cancel your appointment, you will forfeit your deposit. You are able to reschedule your appointment and transfer the deposit to a new date if you give us a 48HR NOTICE BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT. If you need to change your appointment for any reason AFTER the 48 hour point, you will also forfeit your deposit.
what do you recommend for aftercare?
The tattooer will wrap your tattoo with either plastic wrap or a bandage. Leave this wrapping on for at least 2-3 hours, and for a maximum of 5 hours unless otherwise stated. Remove your bandage and, with clean hands, wash your tattoo throughly with warm water and soap. make sure to wash away all of the plasma and ointment that may be on your tattoo. Pat it completely dry with a paper towel, making sure that there is no extra moisture on the tattoo. Do not dry your fresh tattoo with a bath towel, as they harbor bacteria.
After your tattoo is completely dry, you may apply a very small amount of Aquaphor. Repeat the process of washing it, patting it dry, and putting ointment on it for the first 2-3 days, 2-3 times a day.
After the first 3-4 days are over and your tattoo is no longer an open wound, you can reduce the frequency of washing your tattoo to 1-2 times a day. You may apply a small amount of unscented lotion to you tattoo if you feel like it is getting too uncomfortable, but it is best to keep it relatively dry for the first week or so. After the first week, you may use lotion as often as you like.
Your tattoo will flake, itch, and possibly scab while healing. This is completely normal and is not cause for concern. Do not pick or scratch or pull of any scabs. Please avoid long and steamy hot showers, and do not soak your fresh tattoo for at least 2 weeks. Avoid direct sunlight on your tattoo. If your tattoo is fresh, keep is covered under clothing while out in the sun. Once it is healed, apply liberal amounts of high SPF sunblock on your tattoo. The sun will age your tattoo very quickly if not cared for properly.
Your tattoo will hopefully be fully healed in about a month. If you have any questions about aftercare, please do not hesitate to contact the shop!
IS THERE PARKING AROUND YOUR LOCATION?
(Both locations are within a 3-4 minute walking range to the shop.)
We have two locations we highly recommend: