Andromeda

Just had a tattoo done in their newly opened shop in Brooklyn and I have to say it was a very positive experience. This store is a little smaller than the one on Saint Marks, but the artist were very professional and helpful, just like at the other shop. This location (Noble St & Manhattan Ave) is actually more convenient for me, as I live in Williamsburg and it's in the walking distance from my house. Pros: Professional service, good location. Cons: I don't think there are any. more

The previous reviewer said Andromeda was tiny, but in fact the place is pretty big. The waiting area is kind of small, but not the tattoo rooms. Plus - it's the tattoo which will stay on your skin forever, so who cares how big the place is;) Pros: Talented, knowledgeable artists, cool atmosphere Cons: They're pretty busy, so sometimes you have to wait few days for an appointment more

I don't know about you, but no matter what I am shopping for, I expect to be treated respectfully as a customer. I went into Andromeda for the first time with a friend, to check out their flash books. I have tattoos and so does she, so we were looking to add to them. Within about 2 minutes of being in their closet-sized shop, we were told to ""get out"" while perusing their hap-hazardly put together clip art examples they consider flash. I have seen reviews on here that say ""Yeah, they're rude, but this is New York"". Yeah? Well f that. I have nothing good to say about being treated unprofessionally, no matter where it is or what goods are being sold. As for the facts: the place is TINY, disorganized and not worth the effort of walking up the stairs to the entrance. Pros: Absolutely none. Cons: Fake people trying to be ""cool"", rude staff, small, unprofessional, pretentious and the list goes on. more

I've known about Andromeda since I was in high school but never got tattooed until this year. 2 of my 4 sisters, my mom and my brother have all had tattoos done there by Joe Pollak. All of the guys know their stuff about tattooing. The shop may seem a little dingy, but the work is worth the wait and the price is always fair. Definitely recommend getting a tattoo there if you know what you want and you want it done well. Pros: Great tattoo quality and prices Cons: piercings was messy and painful more

I went to Andromeda for my piercings that was suppose to be from my rook to my daith. I have a lot of piercings and I know my information really well. I know all the parts of the ear and the after care and how the piercings are performed. The women, who pierced me, mis-marked where I wanted it done..till I pointed it out. Then she remarked it and it looked like where I wanted it. Then she used peroxide on the piercings, which you NEVER do. I almost passed out from all the pain and lack of the red liquid (wont let me say it). I looked in the mirror, it was not what I wanted but looked cool. I went home later that day and my brother pointed out that the bottom part of the barbell was pierced into the skin behind my ear. I got upset cause I SAID EAR not the skin! Later that night I was sitting there and I felt a warm liquid running down my neck, I went to wipe it and it was the red liquid. I had to go to another tattoo place to have them remove it. It was a waste of money. I would never go back there again! She claims she has been piercing for 15 years but yet doesn't know her piercing terms, uses peroxide, didn't pierce where I asked, and missed my ear and when into the skin behind my ear lobe. That was the worst piercing experience I ever had. I would recommend never to go there. It was a horrible piercing place. The service was horrendous and the women was very clueless. Pros: there are none Cons: the peircer was very very horrible with her profession more

Never get anything done at Cassiopeia on west 8th street, I know of many people who have gotten infections there. The staff is the rudest Ive ever experienced. Pros: Its close to better tattoo parlors. Cons: Infection, rude staff. more

Joe is the guy to see if you want to get a tattoo at Andromeda. He'll kid around, give you sh** about anything and everything, but when it boils down to it, he's extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I've gotten 2 tattoos from him and am going to get a third soon. He really works with you to make sure you're getting what you want out of the design, I followed his follow-up care instructions to a tee and never had any issues with healing - healing time was less than 1 week! He's very skilled, does everything possible to make you comfortable. Pros: friendly staff, comfortable & clean atmosphere Cons: have to put up with St. Mark's attitude more

There was one tattoo artist at this place who I liked and was helpful. The rest of the experience there was so awful I'd never go back. I had the worst piercing experiences I've ever had or heard of there. The piercer marked and pierced the nipple piercings I got incorrectly. One was horizontal and the other was supposed to be but the piercing was slanted sideways and the depth was inconsistent. After healing I went in and had all of my jewelry changed for gold pieces. I paid a fortune for them and after wearing them for a few weeks - find out they were gold plated. I was told they were solid when I bought them. The gold came off and all of the piercings got infected and were absolutely disgusting. I went back to have them swapped out and the guy who'd originally done the piercings wouldn't do it. He said he hadn't put in the gold pieces and was tired of cleaning up after his coworkers sloppy work and Id have to come back some other day when his coworker was in so he could clean up his own bad work. Pros: The tattoo artists are nice. Cons: Sloppy piercing, Rude, Irresponsible, Poor quality jewelry more

I have been to the parlor many times, each time I was there the piercer was friendly and professional, while the people behind the counter were snobby and rude, I will not give my business to a place that snubs there customers. I felt judged for not looking like a pin cushion which was apparent in how long it took to get noticed standing at the counter. A friend of mine had problems with a piercing and a piece of jewelry, when we went to remedy the situation the sales person replied with a smug comment and disregarded the complaint ignoring us until we left. I do not fault all that work there but the atmosphere is unsavory, this business is unworthy of my dollar. Pros: piecer Cons: sales people more

Andromada is a great place to go to be tattooed and the staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and sure to put you at ease. They quote fair prices for their work, will help design original peices for their customers and most importantly, don't play games. This is a serious place and while they may banter and joke, the staff never failed to treat me with anything but respect and consideration. Pros: Skilled artists, considerate staff, fair prices Cons: Serious customers only! Not for wimps or people devoid of humor and who cannot follow instructions. more

On holiday coming from Amsterdam, Holland and thinking about getting another tattoo. more

I went to andromeda to get my tongue, navel, eyebrow and ear pierced, my friends also got various piercings there. they were really nice and happy to answer any questions i had. the place was really clean and everything was sterilized and the staff explained all of the aftercare instructions clearly. i would highly recommend andromeda if you are thinking of getting a piercing. Pros: very clean, good atmosphere, friendly staff Cons: slightly expensive more

When I got my tongue pierced here, I went in with a close friend because I was NERVOUS!! The employee was very nice and helpful, and when he realized that I was so nervous that I wasn't relaay listening to the after-care inst., he started telling them to my friend instead, & he wrote them down. The place was clean, the piercing was painless, and when I called back 2 weeks later with a question, they were very helpful. more

The first time I went to Andromeda, I bought a nose stud. I asked them to fit it in themselves (since I trusted them to be accurate)I went home and the next morning, my nose stud vanished. My skin had sealed over it. Enfuriated, I went back and a different piercer told me what was wrong. One problem was that it was not fitted properly. I told him that someone who worked at the shop put in the stud. He proceeded to fix it for me. He changed the size and shape of the stud.Now it is too loose and I am going to go somewhere else and hopefully they will do a better job then Andromeda did. Pros: semi inexpensive, personable staff Cons: lack of precision, lack of knowledge more

I got my nose pierced at this place and the customer service was beyond horrible. I went on a friday afternoon and some dude was working there who just seemed to have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed that day. He appeared to be extremely annoyed and I was afraid to even ask him a question with the fear he might bite my head off. The piercer was ok although he wanted it his way not my way althouh it was my nose he was piercing. I will probably never go back there again. But I must say they are extremely clean, everythign comes right out of the bag so I really like that. Pros: Clean Cons: Rude, disorganized more