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Tom Spaulding Tattoo And Body Piercing Studio
628 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States
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Tom Spaulding Tattoo And Body Piercing Studio
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Gl
Review №1

This is the best place to get your piercings, period. I went in with no appointment, and I was seen. Had the best conversation with the guy who pierced my ears. Can’t remember his name unfortunately, but he was so nice, he educated me on how to prevent my ears from being infected, and I didn’t even feel the pain of the piercing, which I always do. Definitely would recommend this place. Try it and I am positive you won’t be disappointed cause I sure wasn’t.

Je
Review №2

Tom is so professional and friendly! He worked to really educate us and make us feel comfortable about the piercing and after care. The studio is clean and well organized. Great experience! Thank you so much!

Po
Review №3

Gene was INCREDIBLE!!! He was super kind and efficient. I got a forward helix done and I felt virtually no pain. Hi holy recommend him to literally anybody!

Za
Review №4

The shop is clean and hygienic. Private procedure rooms. Gene was a total professional and took such great care of my daughter. Her piercing looks fantastic and she loves the result. Can’t say enough about how well my daughter was treated. Highly recommend!

Ya
Review №5

If you’re looking for an awesome spot in the capital region for a piercing, look no further. Tom Spaulding was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely cares about the customer experience. I got my nose pierced and had a great experience. He was reassuring and made it as painless as possible as was thorough about aftercare instructions to ensure my piercing heals beautifully. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone - whether it’s your first piercing or one of many. This is the spot to to go.

El
Review №6

I had my nose pierced a month ago in Key West. Last night I somehow pushed the piercing into my nostril. I showed up as a walk in this morning and Gene was able to resolve the issue and put in a more fitting piece of jewelry. Gene was not only professional, but he explained everything he was going to do and how to care for my piercing. He even taught me some interesting facts about Frank Sinatra! I would highly recommend Tom Spaulding Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio!

Pa
Review №7

Pierced my 14 yo daughters septum and she loves it! Great experience, everything was clean & friendly and overall perfect. Will definitely come back for another piercing.

Ya
Review №8

My experience at Tom Spaulding tattoo was way more than stellar of an experience.I was calling around most of the day to local shops in Massachusetts but had no luck with appointment wait times beyond my expectations.So, I picked the phone one last time and looked up piercings shops around Massachusetts and found Tom Spaulding tattoo in New York.I told them what I wanted and they were more than accommodating to my last minute piercing request.So I booked my appointment for later that evening after closing and was still reassured my appointment would be honored and it was even though I was a half hour early.Upon entering the establishment my friend and I were offered water which I was a nice touch seeing I drove an hour and a half away to get this piercing.Next, the cleaning instructions were given and I was prepped for my septum piercing while being asked if I was okay and if I liked the jewelry before it went in.After, I relaxed in the chair for a minute to let my tears dry up and I looked in the mirror and was more than happy with my results!Thank you geno(Gino)? For your wonderful hospitality and an amazing calm smooth experience!I would highly recommend my friends here and would definitely get another piercing or tattoo here!My rating : ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Mi
Review №9

Super clean and professional. Felt like we were seeing a really good doctor with excellent bedside manner. Def recommend and will go again.

Ka
Review №10

Looking for a tattoo artist? Stop looking, this is the place. Eli is a tattoo genius - you will not be disappointed. I will never go any place else for a tattoo, his work is stunning.

ca
Review №11

Cant say enough about this place. Brought my daughter there for ear piercing and it was a wonderful experience. Clean, experienced meticulous, put my daughter at ease and so knowledgeable.

Mi
Review №12

Spectacular service! What a great job. Gene is an amazing artist!

Ka
Review №13

Called to schedule a piercing appointment, Got to come in the same day, had the most friendly guy in the building named Gino (might have butchered his name, sorry). He talked to me nice, left me with all the info I needed, and had a quick and painless time. Great conversation, cool place, 10/10.He was by far the friendliest piercer I have yet to meet. Thank you!!!

Al
Review №14

Been going and getting ink done there for years great staff and top notch work

ni
Review №15

Very clean and professional. Gene is a excellent artist and way chill. I would recommend him to anyone.

Ki
Review №16

I got my nose double pierced at this shop , real quick , i left with all the info i needed and he is a pretty cool guy. very clean and spacious 11/10 recommend. the best ive been to.

Ma
Review №17

Great experience getting my tragus pierced!Piercer was super calming, polite, and positive.Piercing was extremely quick as well!Knowledge of Ghost was a plus ☠️

sh
Review №18

Amazing they did alot of my tats and i have 12

Ma
Review №19

I had a great experience getting a tattoo and nose piercing here. Gene was very kind, considerate of all of my concerns, and an all around very interesting person. He was also quite helpful with my anxiety as this was my first tattoo. It was all very professional, and us being the only ones in the shop helped with Covid concerns. I absolutely loved the results, and Ill be returning.

Ab
Review №20

He did an amazing job! Everything was clean and made sure you were comfortable during the whole experience. Couldn’t ask for anything else in a piercer!

Ju
Review №21

I have no other words to say but ,Awesome , Awesome ,Awesome ... Very professional, and clean and prepared , And great prices !! Gene my artist , blew my mind with the piece he put together for me and I love it !! He approved every detail with me , right down to the lettering , and executed the tattoo with Amazing, percision , and perfection!! It was worth every penny , and I will be going back to him for any more work in the future!!!

Am
Review №22

Gene pierced my nose. He has a very calming charm and made the experience smooth and easy. Highly recommend.

Li
Review №23

Just got my nose pierced and Gene was awesome...Very calm, cool and funny...I recommend this spot hands down

Vi
Review №24

Had an amazing experience during my piercing appointment. I would highly recommend everyone to go to tom Spaulding. I felt extremely comfortable and the staff was patient and informative. Will definitely be making another future appointment here!

Lu
Review №25

Gene was so patient and kind to my 16 year old who got her belly pierced. Very clean studio and I would highly recommend.

Sp
Review №26

Our daughter got her ear cartilage pierced. The artist was extremely understanding and informative about the process and aftercare. He made the piercing as painless as possible and even educated us on the tightness of our earrings. I recommend this establishment and we plan to go back for other needs.

Jo
Review №27

Dealt with this place since the early nineties..great people..great products...excellent artsmenship..

Dw
Review №28

Done a great job on my tattoo and the color has stayed years without fading

El
Review №29

Got my lip pierced. Very professional and friendly, very knowledgeable and patient. Will definitely go back either for another piercing or for new jewelry when it heals up. Very good place to go if you get nervous about piercings.

Ch
Review №30

I got my belly button pierced by Eli in July during COVID. He was very calm, and caring and helped me stay calm. I would definitely recommend going here if you are nervous, etc. they were very professional when answering many of my questions over the phone!!!

Ar
Review №31

Had another tattoo done by Elijah. Excellent work and service. Highly recommend scheduling an appt with Elijah if you are looking to get a tattoo. You wont be disappointed.

Jo
Review №32

I had a piercing gauged up a size so of course it hurt but the artist was pleasant to work with and did a great job. I would go back.

Pa
Review №33

I love Spaulding Tattoo. Ive gotten all my tats there. Always so clean and never had a problem with my ink work. Plus the artists there are very good at what they do. I would reccomend them to anyone

br
Review №34

Highly recommended. Great tattoo artists can’t go wrong with anyone here.

Cl
Review №35

Went during Covid 19 and they were very professional. Waited out in my car until they were ready. I dealt with Gene to get my septum pierced. I was worried about the size and showed me how far it would hang down and was very nice. He was very knowledgeable and made for a very nice experience. I live an hour away and would definitely make the drive again.

Le
Review №36

Geno did a fantastic job

El
Review №37

Eugene is my man. Every piercing Ive had done heals perfectly and he is the sweetest! Definitley recommend him always to get work done. The shop is also clean and pleasant to be in.

Je
Review №38

My friend and I got our piercings done here. The tattoo artist that pierced out ears was very professional and interesting to talk with. I was very pleased with the cleanliness of the facility and I would definitely go back.

Ti
Review №39

Quick pleasant experience pericing my lip. He did everything possible to keep it as painless as possible and even put on a different ball on because i didnt like how big the original was.

Ma
Review №40

Such a good experience, could not have asked for a better one. very encouraging and calming for a piercing.

Fa
Review №41

Good vibes and good service .👌

Jo
Review №42

Artists was able to get on the same page quickly and come up with what new piece I wanted.

Br
Review №43

Classic shop with amazing artists! Eli is who I have been going to and he does great work. These guys will go above and beyond to make your vision a reality... (cover up tattoo)

Al
Review №44

Got my nose pierced a little over a week ago, gene was super nice, very clean, addressed all my concerns. called about 10 mins before i wanted to come in, was only there for about 30, and was very reasonably priced! highly recommend

BA
Review №45

I was a walk-in to buy a replacement piece of jewelry for a old piercing. Gino was incredibly helpful, polite and friendly. He tried several options before we found a ring that fit well, and he even did some adjustments on the spot for me. Great customer service. Clean and comfortable environment. He was handling 3 customers at once, at one point during my visit. He did it well with respect to each of us. In a world of mediocre customer service, this was a great experience.

Am
Review №46

Had my nipples pierced by Gene, and it was a wonderful experience! Gentle, calm, and reassuring. And it hurt way less than the first time I had them done. Would highly recommend as a piercer! Will DEFINITELY be going back.

Eb
Review №47

Friendly, patient and professional! Loved seeing Tommy still there! He did my first tattoo 25 years ago! The artist makes you feel comfortable and relaxed which helps... A LOT! #mommyandmetats

Je
Review №48

They were awesome with my 15 year olds nose piercing. Made her feel very comfortable. Very professional.

Ma
Review №49

I didnt get my septum piercing done here, but I wish I had. My piercer did my incorrectly, and I couldnt flip it into my nose. Went to Tom Spaulding and the guy widened by jewelry for free, and helped me through the infection that I got. The guy that pierced me didnt give me any aftercare tips. I wish I went to Tom Spaulding to begin with. Place was clean and he was very easy to talk to. Made me very comfortable. Ill be coming here for my next piercing/tattoo. Highly recommend this place!

Mi
Review №50

Tom did my first tattoo back in 2000 and Ive been back several times since. Lately Gene has done most of my work. He is one of the chillest and most accommodating people Ive ever met. Highly recommend.

La
Review №51

I went to get a smiley piercing back in 2013 & had an excellent experience. It was very fun & relaxing. My friend & I went in during 2015 & we were pierced by Tom Spaulding himself! Both experiences are great memories & I have no complaints. Havent gotten a tattoo from here but the piercing is clean, professional & fun.

Ol
Review №52

Its been a while since Ive been back to this tattoo place, but I had a great experience, happy with the tattoo I got with my husband that has also a matching tattoo of what I currently have

Au
Review №53

Absolutely love going here for piercings and tattoos. Never had a complaint! Friendly staff and very professional atmosphere. This is my go to place for any body piercings and art work!

Eq
Review №54

Clean professional environment had the best time the artist made sure we were comfortable and entertained the whole time and he made me feel so comfortable when getting my piercings

Ca
Review №55

I would definitely recommend going here if you are nervous, etc. they were very professional when answering many of my questions over the phone!!!

Na
Review №56

I got my nose pierced here last year and my belly button pierced here two years ago. Yes the prices are more higher here than other places but the quality and care you receive here is better than other places I have visited in the NY area. Gene is a very knowledgable piercer and does his best to make you feel comfortable! I recommend this place to anybody seeking a shop with professionalism and hospitality!

Ku
Review №57

Very professional, experienced and friendly staff. Prices are set low for the high quality of work they do. Awesome job Ron, thank you.

Ro
Review №58

Great Place! Gene was awesome!!! Clean, professional, price is right and great work. Will def be going back.

Pa
Review №59

Great place. My daith piercing was done by Gene. He did a great job!

Ma
Review №60

Got my nose pierced here, twice. Wouldnt go anywhere else. Great staff, super professional and not expensive.

Je
Review №61

Gene did an amazing job on my tattoo! I absolutely love it! This is the second time Ive been there and have been and was completely happy both times!

Sh
Review №62

Nice staff, knowledgeable and is taking safety precautions.

My
Review №63

Always contemplated about getting my belly pierced because I was nervous about if it would hurt. Went here anxious and didn’t feel a thing. Gene did a great job! You can tell he’s experienced and knows what he’s doing.

Da
Review №64

Very professional, clean, and welcoming. Ive have gotten 2 tattoos there already and the work is amazing. High quality and effort in the work.

sh
Review №65

Myself, I appreciated Gino for his quality and customer service he provided for my daughter and her first piercing. I definitely recommend Spaulding.

It
Review №66

Got my nose pierced there and Tom was very nice. Definitely recommend their shop.

Je
Review №67

Was great. Fast piercing, and good conversation to distract me. Plus extremely affordable!

Da
Review №68

Got my nose pierced by Gino and it was extremely good. Gino is very skilled at his job and is a great guy overall!

Ra
Review №69

Love this shop! Every tattoo I have gotten have been amazing and long lasting! Great piercings too! Good credible artists and definitely worth the time!

MJ
Review №70

Clean shop, amazing and super friendly staff, quality work and low prices. 5 stars!

20
Review №71

I highly recommend this place Elijah did annamazing job on my tatt

Ca
Review №72

Jean is our man! Super friendly service. Definitely gonna go back

L
Review №73

Im 55 an just got my first tattoo. Staff was great . I highly recommend them. Wish I could show it here. Will be going back again.

Mi
Review №74

Had a great time w gene! Treated myself to a piercing and a tattoo a week or so ago. Both came out great

PI
Review №75

Excellent work, reasonable price, only thing is the artist was talking a little too much for me...lol

Ma
Review №76

Love this place.. Had these 2 done there. Cant wait to go back

za
Review №77

Great service very good about walk ins and very fair price on doing work.

Ch
Review №78

I have brought both of my daughters here for their first tattoos because there is no one more experienced, patient, or better.Excellent

As
Review №79

I got my first tattoo at Tom Spaulding when I turned 18. 11 years later and they are still the only tattoo shop I go to. The staff is very friendly and the work speaks for itself. I have had so many compliments of all my tattoos done by GeneO, specially the foot prints of my son. All the tattoo artists there are giftedly talented and know what theyre doing. I wouldnt trust anyone to do my tattoos but them. I always recommend Tom Spaulding tattoo :)

Me
Review №80

Gino did my nose piercing today. Highly recommend :)

Ne
Review №81

Always go there great crew and work!

Sc
Review №82

Awesome merchandise

ju
Review №83

Went in to get my piercing checked out, had such a great eperience. Lovely environment, great staff, and great customer service. Would highly recommend.

Im
Review №84

I love gene he was so amazing, I was so nervous for my belly button piercing but he made everything so easy !

Ma
Review №85

Gene is the best, Ive been a very satisfied customer for over 13 years and hes never let me down!

Je
Review №86

They did a great job on my friends tattoo and would defenently recommend.

Or
Review №87

They are very professional, clean, and do great work. I’ve gotten a piercing and a tattoo done here and I intend to get more done here.

Me
Review №88

Didnt pierce my nose EXACTLY where i wanted. Ughhh.

Pe
Review №89

My wife and daughter get work done by Gene and they are always great, so I figured Id go to him for my first. I was not disappointed at all...Great studio and great artists

C
Review №90

Had a coverup done by Tom back in April and it came out great! Tom is very professional and knows what hes doing. Cant wait to get back there to have more work done.

An
Review №91

I love them I have 5 tattoo they done all of them I have my first one done when I was 23 and he the only one i have do my Tattoo

T
Review №92

Great work great environment 👍🏼

Ma
Review №93

Great experience. Wonderful staff and very professional!

Bd
Review №94

Staff very friendly. Was very patient. Clean place.

Jo
Review №95

Gino is a great artist

Me
Review №96

Awesome

Kh
Review №97

Gene was very nice, informative, and conversational. Love my nose piercing.

Cl
Review №98

Amazing down to earth artist . Not only were they talented and professional , but also very friendly and helped make my first tattoo a pleasent experience !!!

Kr
Review №99

I went in today to get my vertical tragus piercing, best experience with a piercing ever

jo
Review №100

My daughter and I had received wonderful tattoos from Gene and Tom. Very professional and very pleasant!

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  • Address:628 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States
  • Site:http://tomspauldingtattoo.com/
  • Phone:+1 518-482-6477
Categories
  • Body piercing shop
  • Tattoo shop
  • Ear piercing service
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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