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NORTH YORK INK

NORTH YORK INK
TATTOOS & PIERCINGS

Welcome to North York Ink! A local tattoo shop in Toronto providing our community with quality tattoos and piercings close to home. Located at the core of its district we are proud to be named after a rapidly growing community. When hard work and devotion merge with passion and creativity, the possibilities are endless.

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Guest Tattoo Artists

YANI

Experienced tattoo artist who combines realism and graffiti elements. This is her first guest appearance in Toronto.

SARAH

Upcoming artist who specializes in vibrant, detailed mini tattoos and realism.

HEEK

Known for delicate, intense micro-realism. Frequently appears as a guest artist in Korea & Toronto.

what we offer

our services

Tattoos

We push the limits of our creativity to reach higher levels of artistry

Piercings

Piercings with Hand-Taylored Piercing!

Scalp Micro Pigmentation

One of the most popular hair loss treatments on the market.

Lip Blush

Improve and enhance the appearance of your lips.

THE HEALING PROCESS AND

TATTOO AFTERCARE

WET HEAL

The wet heal process is when your artist will apply a medical adhesive bandage onto your tattoo. This bandage can remain on your tattoo for 1-7 days. This medical bandage is considered your scab and you will immediately jump into ‘Day 3-7’ of the Dry Heal stages.

The medical bandage allows your tattoo to heal and for you to be more carefree as the bandage is:

Water resistance.
Micropores allow for breathing.
Keeps dirt and grime off.
Allows your tattoo to heal immediately.

If you’re able to keep the bandage on for 7 days your tattoo is well on its way to healing.

If you sweat, remove the bandage and don’t allow the sweat to pool underneath.

If the bandage falls before that, DON’T worry. Your skin will revert back to the ‘Dry Heal’ Method. Follow all the steps in the Dry Heal process.

To remove the bandage:

Run the bandage under warm water to soften the adhesive.
Roll a corner up and start to pull and stretch the adhesive away from the tattoo. This will break the adhesive and allow for removal off of skin.
Allow soap and water to seep underneath bandage for easier removal.
DO NOT peel back from tattoo as this may remove healing skin and you’ll notice an imprint of your tattoo on your bandage.

Day 1-2
Day 3-4
Day 5-10

Bandage Removal, First Wash & Keep Clean

Your tattoo is a fresh wound and must be kept clean.

Remove bandage and give your tattoo a good wash with non-fragrance antibacterial soap.
Pat dry with disposable paper towel and allow the tattoo to dry
Clean the tattoo at least twice a day for the next 2 days
Do not bandage again

Do not apply any aftercare products yet
Do not take a bath, swim or soak in water. Running water is fine.
Do not sun tan

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Day 1-3

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DRY HEAL

Day 1-2
Day 3-7
Day 7-14
Day 14-28

Bandage Removal, First Wash & Keep Clean

Your tattoo is a fresh wound and must be kept clean.

Remove bandage and give your tattoo a good wash with non-fragrance antibacterial soap.
Pat dry with disposable paper towel and allow the tattoo to dry.
Clean the tattoo at least twice a day for the next 2 days.
Do not bandage again.

Do not apply any aftercare products yet.
Do not take a bath, swim or soak in water. Running water is fine.
Do not sun tan.

Entering Scabbing Stage

Your tattoo has started to enter the scabbing stage and must be treated with care.

Your tattoo has started to form a scab and will feel drier and tighter.
Clean your tattoo once a day unless dirty. Do not over wash.
Apply a sparring amount of Organic Tattoo Aftercare.
Do not scratch, pick, peel or exfoliate your tattoo.
Do not take a bath, swim or soak in water. Running water is fine.
Do not sun tan.

Scabbing Stage

Your tattoo is healing but should still be treated with care.

Apply your Organic Tattoo Aftercare products when necessary.
Your scab will start to flake and can fall off at any time.
Do not scratch, pick, peel or exfoliate your tattoo.
Do not over wash.
Do not take a bath, swim or soak in water. Running water is fine.
Do not sun tan.

Final Stage of Scabbing & Settling Ink

By now your scabs should have fallen off.

Continue to apply Natural Tattoo Aftercare.
Wash when necessary.
Do not scratch, pick, peel or exfoliate remaining scab flakes.
Tattoo is still healing underneath even if all visible scabs are off.
Do not sun tan.

Day 1-2

Bandage Removal, First Wash & Keep Clean

Your tattoo is a fresh wound and must be kept clean.

Remove bandage and give your tattoo a good wash with non-fragrance antibacterial soap.
Pat dry with disposable paper towel and allow the tattoo to dry.
Clean the tattoo at least twice a day for the next 2 days.
Do not bandage again.

Do not apply any aftercare products yet.
Do not take a bath, swim or soak in water. Running water is fine.
Do not sun tan.

Day 3-7

Entering Scabbing Stage

Your tattoo has started to enter the scabbing stage and must be treated with care.

Your tattoo has started to form a scab and will feel drier and tighter.
Clean your tattoo once a day unless dirty. Do not over wash.
Apply a sparring amount of Organic Tattoo Aftercare.
Do not scratch, pick, peel or exfoliate your tattoo.
Do not take a bath, swim or soak in water. Running water is fine.
Do not sun tan.

Day 7-14

Scabbing Stage

Your tattoo is healing but should still be treated with care.

Apply your Organic Tattoo Aftercare products when necessary.
Your scab will start to flake and can fall off at any time.
Do not scratch, pick, peel or exfoliate your tattoo.
Do not over wash.
Do not take a bath, swim or soak in water. Running water is fine.
Do not sun tan.

Day 14-28

Final Stage of Scabbing & Settling Ink

By now your scabs should have fallen off.

Continue to apply Natural Tattoo Aftercare.
Wash when necessary.
Do not scratch, pick, peel or exfoliate remaining scab flakes.
Tattoo is still healing underneath even if all visible scabs are off.
Do not sun tan.

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WET HEAL

DRY HEAL

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DRY HEAL

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At North York Ink, our goal is to build a community for tattoo lovers much like yourself. You continue to inspire us to create.

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edgar

Jesse

danika

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testimonials

client reviews

 5/5

5 stars aren’t enough! The shop is super clean, the staff upon entering are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance was just right. With nice music playing in the background, not too loud. The artist who did my tattoo was superb! Made sure I was comfortable. Plus his work is absolutely FANTASTIC!!! I love love love my new tattoo!!!! (thank you) One interesting feature is the skylight, and being able to watch the clouds while the calming music played helped. The options for payment and the shop being accommodating to such was super amazing!!!! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience start to finish! I brought my teenage daughter here with her friends for 2nd lobe piercings. Taylor was professional and efficient. My daughter was a little nervous about the needle, but Taylor was the perfect amount of comforting and supportive of her needs and proactive on making it happen before the panic grew. She was very careful with the piercing placement making sure we were happy. She was amazing. Appointment was easy to make online and we were taken on time. The studio is clean and organized. Care was given to explain the aftercare and make sure we knew how to contact her with questions. I highly recommend Taylor and North York Ink!

This shop is located in the perfect location! The staff is friendly. The space is super clean and tidy. This is my second time getting work done at this studio and with Abbie. She is so patient and took time to listen to how I wanted my tattoo to look and to draw it out exactly how I wanted it. I felt super comfortable during the session. I also like that there are so many female artists! Definitely a great spot to get your tattoo. Talented artists and great space!

Super professional and experienced staff, Taylor (piercer) does an amazing job hands down the best piercer I've seen in the 16 times I've been pierced. Extremely friendly staff, absolutely love it here!

Great experience! Clean and employees are very informative and nice. Lots of help and advice how to maintain the tattoo well all throughout the whole process from beginning to end. Enviorment brings great zen feel like vibes so makes it very comfortable and at home feel especially if you are new to the whole tattoo experience. Will definetly return and recommend!

My partner and I got our ear lobes pierced here a few weeks ago. It was a super quick and painless experience. We've been following the after care instructions and very happy with our piercings. Thank you Taylor! 🙏🏽

Abbie was sweet, gentle, and kind. It was a great first tattoo experience and I really loved the way it turned out! I will definitely be booking with her again, thanks so much! 🙂

This place is AAA. My sister got her septum pierced before COVID and I got my conch pierced after. They are always kind and caring. My piercing did not hurt at all, it was fast and smooth. If you want A+ quality, you should try this one.

Had an ear lobe piercing done a couple days ago, I was a couple minutes late to the appointment but they were very understanding, and was very kind to me. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire process, answering any questions I had quickly and thoroughly. I highly recommend anyone to come and get their piercings done here!

If you are looking for a great tattoo shop that is friendly, spotless and has amazingly talented artists then you need to RUN not walk, to North York Ink. All of the tattoo artists there are super talented but it was my good fortune to be paired with Edgar. Edgar is as talented as he is sweet and kind. He has a gentle touch and his attention to detail is amazing. I usually wear headphones and blast my music to get through tattoos but this time my headphones never left my bag. He is so gentle that before I knew it, he was done. There is SO much talent at North York Ink but going forward, Edgar is the artist for me!! Thank you so much Edgar, for bringing my vision to life and then making it EVEN better than I could have imagined!! I will see you again very soon!!

After a lot of research, I got my septum piercing done here about a year ago and I have to say it was the best decision ever! I've read about how septum piercing has a sensitive placement and how many people have issues afterwards when it's not done correctly, so I've done lots of research before booking an appointment. The lady who works as their piercer (I'm sorry, I don't remember her name) was truly a professional in every way. The whole place is really clean in general and she sanitized everything again in front of me. The actual piercing was done fast and smoothly. I didn't experience any pain or discomfort more than what was normal. It was actually way easier than what I prepared myself for, but because I've gotten myself too stressed about it, after she was done, I actually felt sick and fainted while I was trying to go through the payment process. Both the receptionist and my piercer were extremely caring and understanding and helped me till I felt better. My nose healed very quickly! I decided to go back when I wanted to change my septum ring for the first time but since then everything has been very smooth. I really recommend them!!!

I got my ear lobe piercing done by Taylor and she’s amazing! The consultation was informative and straightforward. Then the piercing was done quickly and I barely felt pain afterwards. The initial redness- which was expected actually went away in a couple of hours. Now it’s been three days and everything looks and feels completely normal and great! Considering the healing time expected is 2-3 month I think it went really well. Must’ve been a really clean pierce!

Amazing experience with Abbie! She did a wonderful and delicate job with my tattoo. She’s so nice and kind and helped me with many questions I had. Can’t wait to go back for more tattoos 🤩

I got four lobe piercings done here with Taylor and had a very pleasant experience. The piercings themselves were quick and painless and appear to be healing well. The staff were professional and friendly, and the environment was clean.

Taylor removed 2 of my microdermal piercings with such professionalism. No pain, no negativity. My praise go to Taylor and I would recommend Taylor and North York Ink to everyone.

Just got my ears pierced no pain and reasonable price 80 include tax and cleanser for two ear lobe piercing Taylor 's service is excellent she explains everything and finishes real quick❤️‍🔥 love it!

Raymond is an AMAZING piercer and knows his s**t! Not only could he explain with science what I would experience in healing, but the piercing itself was literally painless. He told me to breathe in and out at exactly the right moments; used comedy to get me comfortable; and got down to business with extreme professionalism. Pricing is fair - studio is sterile - and staff are really friendly. I will be back to pierce my other side, and hopefully book a tattoo!

I've had multiple tattoos done by Edgar and could not be happier with them. Edgar is so talented and precise, and makes sure I am happy with the design before tattooing. Will definitely be returning, and would recommend this place to anyone looking to get a tattoo.

Saw Taylor for a piercing and she was amazing. She was super friendly, made sure I liked the placement, and explained everything in process clearly. The shop looks great, clean and easy to get to.

Got my nose re-pierced here and I had a great experience. The staff was so friendly. The Piercer....I didn't catch her name...was so helpful. She was knowledge and gave me lots of information on how to care for my piercing to prevent infection. I would definitely go back if I wanted another piercing!

Thank you Rosie for we love our Sunshine 🌞 tattoos and Abbie thank you for my luna moth...I will be back for more ladies ❤️✌️

Got the dopest tattoo done by my homie Jesse James! It looks better than i hoped and he really took the time to make it look the best! I appreciate all the hard work. You the best fam! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Excellent piercing service! Having been pierced at different studios in Toronto I can say that Taylor does exceptional work. Knowledgable and friendly staff, clean studio (following Covid protocols) and low pressure environment. Slightly more expensive than some studios but WELL worth the value.

Got tattooed by Michelle here about 2 weeks ago. She was amazing and made sure I felt comfortable the entire time! The rest staff is also very friendly and attentive which made my experience even better. The shop is very clean, easy to get to (both by driving or TTC), and I felt very safe from their COVID protocols.

My first tattoo experience was better than expected! Nilab did such an amazing job making sure I was comfortable. She is super talented, I love her work! Def coming back for my next tatt!

Nilab did an amazing tattoo job!! She was very attentive and calming, along with decor of the studio, it was the perfect tattoo ambience. She has amazing line work and created a beautiful design. I would highly recommend Nilab for any tattoo, can’t wait to come to her for more!

Got my nose and cartilage piercing done here. All staffs were great and knowledgable!

Taylor is so amazing, personable and charistmatic. I visited quite a few months ago but unfortunately, my review did not post the day I wrote it.

Came for a basic earlobe piercing. Saw Taylor. The experience was friendly, thorough, yet efficient. I was in and out in minutes without feeling at all rushed. Felt absolutely nothing during the actual piercing process. Received good aftercare instructions both verbally and on a printed card. All in all, excellent. If I decide to have other piercings done someday, I will definitely be back.

Absolutely love this place! Right from the start, the vibe is amazing, all the staff is so nice and overall so clean! Had Edgar design up my tattoo and had 2 session and he did an amazing job! Right from the artwork alone I knew I made the right choice in choosing him to do my tattoo. Definitely will be coming back to him for all my future tattoos.

Great service experience, Taylor did my daughter’s piercing and was lovely, convenient location and immaculate studio. They clearly are devoted to ensuring customers’ comfort and safety. Highly recommend!

Top quality shop that provides an elite experience. Wife and I got something small but detailed and Ben ensured that he took all our needs into consideration. Got work done 3 months ago and decided to leave a review here. Since then I’ve had multiple family members get work done there also.

I received my first ever tattoo at North York Ink about a month ago and I could not be happier with my choice. I mainly choose this place over others simply because the staff made me feel welcome and are genuinely nice people. Booking an appointment was really easy - I emailed them and within a day I had gotten a response. I had gotten my ink from Alexander whose mastery of the art helped turn my idea into a beautiful looking tattoo - the fine lines are straight, no blown out ink, he didn't over work the skin during shading. Having seen the other artists at work, everyone is super talented and are all great with what the style they do. You will be in good hands with whichever artist you choose to get a tattoo with here. I appreciated the effort made by the shop to provide a safe and clean environment by having masks available at the front, have all the workstations socially distant from each other, and I was able to see the artist set up the table and needles to make sure all the tools were new. That made me feel at ease and confident that these guys are all about their customers safety. The staff explained the after care thoroughly to someone who is a n00b. They told me what I should be expecting during the weeks - flaking is part of the healing process so don't freak out - and my tattoo healed nicely without complications. I will be getting more tattoos here in the future.

Got some work done with my husband 3ish months ago. Not only were the entire staff there great to chat and be around with - Ben the shop owner who did our work was super attentive to what we wanted. Recommended the shop to family and friends and they have absolutely loved the work they received.

Nilab was amazing, it was my first tattoo and she made the whole experience very comfortable, answered all my questions.She executed my tattoo exactly how I envisioned it.

I did my tattoo here 2.5 years ago but I realized I never left a review 😅 I loved the service, hygiene, flexibility in booking, and precision in my tattoo. Thank you!

Nilab did the most amazing job on both my tats! And Abbey did the most amazing custom peice for me as well. Clean, professional, great communication and the greatest vibes! Couldn't recommend more.

Nilab was amazing!! Made me feel more relaxed. Tattoo came out lovely. The whole process was smooth. Definitely would go back and ask for Nilab.

They were super professional. The piercer I got was Taylor and she was very helpful. Their shop is very clean and I would definitely come back again!

Amazing tattoo with Abbie at North York Ink today ! Can’t wait for the next one … we’ve already planned it out !!

Danika - was great - understands what I want- takes her time - answers all my questions - this is why I always go back to Danika.

My best friend and I got multiple tattoos with Nadia today and I have to say we were both beyond impressed from start to finish! She was so kind and caring, made us feel comfortable and extremely professional! The shop and the artists are impeccably clean! Nadia's an artist and her work is just AMAZING! We went in for 1 tattoo and left with 5 combined. She was so patient with us and certainly worth every dollar! You really get what you pay for! Would highly recommend!! Thank you very much Nadia, I'm OBSESSED with my new tattoos!!

Got a septum piercing a few months ago from Taylor, and it was a great experience. She was friendly, professional, and did a great job with the piercing. I really appreciated the tips and info she gave me about the healing process - especially glad that she warned me that the jewelry can look crooked for the first few days if there’s a bit of swelling. Mine did look a bit crooked at first and I would have been upset if she hadn’t warned me! After the first few days any swelling went down and it was obvious that it was perfectly straight and well placed in the “sweet spot.” Taylor also swapped out the jewelry in my rook piercing, which had never been changed since I got it pierced 6 years ago. I had been so nervous about having the jewelry changed because my rook was a b*tch to heal in the first place, and it gets irritated pretty easily. And I LOVE that piercing, so I was worried about messing it up! It was super hard to get the old jewelry off after so long (my cartilage anatomy also makes it harder to get at) and I’m so glad Taylor was the one to do it, because it went so smoothly and any irritation was gone within a day. The studio in general seemed clean, and Taylor followed all sanitizing/sterilizing protocols from what I could see! Very happy.

Had a walk-in tattoo done by Benjamin yesterday and 10/10 would recommend! He was super friendly and accommodating, took his time and gave me a tattoo I am in love with 🙂 He made sure to ask about my budget and kept me within my preferred price range without skimping on the tattoo's quality. This was my second tattoo at North York Ink after a good experience the last time around (with William). The place is really clean and has a nice atmosphere, (ie it's not at all intimidating as I've found some other places can be for first-timers). These guys are amazing!

Just received another tattoo from Nadia a few days ago. She's done three of my tattoos, and always does such an amazing job. I'll for sure be seeing her for any future work I'd want done. Such a talented artist and pays very close attention to detail. She's also very friendly! I've been tattooed before, but she still takes the time to make sure I'm comfortable and explain what she's doing and answer any questions. The shop is also super clean, relaxed, and easy to find. Everyone else in there also seems very friendly. I would highly recommend, especially Nadia! (:

Would highly recommend. Danika was my piercer. Super knowledgeable, super kind, attentive and very professional! I would 💯 go back!! Thank you Danika, I love my new piercings!

First tattoo after lockdown with Abbie. Shop was super safe and clean. Everything was as socially distant as possible, everyone had masks and I never felt uncomfortable. Abbie was so so nice and did a great job on my tattoo. I’ll definitely be back!

These guys are absolutely incredible. It was my childhood friend Jesse that drew me in, but every artist at North York Ink has made me feel welcome. They are all extremely talented, unique and professional individuals.

I have gotten most my piercings and tattoos here and I can confidently say that this is the most professional, clean and hardworking place I’ve been in. Much love ✌️

My boyfriend and I both got our first tattoos here and it was such an amazing experience! Both Alex and Liv made us feel comfortable and they did an amazing job! 100% recommend.

Loved the place. Very professional set up. Nilab did an amazing job. My first time tattoo experience was worth it.

The staff and service here are amazing! I called ahead to book for a piercing and they were very very accommodating and friendly! Raymond did a great job at piercing me quickly and not making me nervous. I highly recommend going here for your piercings and tats, I will definitely be back 🙂

I had my nose pierced here. Luke and all other staff were very friendly and more then helpful. Very informative, Patient and understanding. I was very impressed. I felt pleased to have my first piercing done at North York Ink. Definitely would come back for any future body art considerations.

Me and my brother both got our tattoos with Nadia and we couldn't be more happier. Mine was short notice but because I wanted to get it before my birthday she squeeze me in her busy schedule. she made us feel comfortable and welcome. I also got my ears pierced and Raymond was AMAZING. totally recommend this place.

Taylor was wickedly awesome - she truly saved what could have been a day from hell for me, so Thanks for that!!! Called and was fit in for a FAST appt to get belly button piercings for myself and my daughter who was dying to get one and driving me A little insane lol - she felt my pain and we were in within 45 mins - she was so quick, efficient and thorough with the aftercare instructions I was blown away - A TRUE PROFESSIONAL!!! Thanks for making my day Taylor 🙂 Cheers

Danika helped me change my nose stud to a hoop today and did an awesome job. She was super informative and helpful. Overall a great experience. I'll be going back to Danika for future piercings for sure! And the rest of the staff were very friendly and professional as well. Great spot.

Got my cartilage pierced 3 months ago and now I got my belly-button pierced. I was very scared for both, but neither of them hurt at all. The staff is very nice. The place looks very professional and they all know what they’re doing. Will definitely go back here to get another piercing.

I came here for a nose piercing and it was great. Taylor explained everything really well and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend it.

I had my first tattoo in this lovely place and Edgar was awesome. He is very professional and kind.I will be back to this place to get more tattoos. Highly recommended.

Amazing experience here!! Everyone was so friendly and supportive and made my first tattoo experience a really memorable one. Nadia was absolutely amazing, professional, and very patient. I'd recommend her a thousand times!!! Five starts aren't enough!!

I had an amazing experience here at North York Ink. It was my first tattoo and I got it with my sister - Cheesy I know. Nadia was our artist and she was very friendly and helpful. I was extremely nervous and she eased my fears. The price was good and the work was phenomenal. Will definitely return when I am ready to get another! Great Job!

Did a walk-in initially and set up an appointment to get script done on my arm. Ben was both patient and meticulous in making sure the placement was right, and checked in with me throughout the session to make sure I liked what I was getting. Overall from start to finish, Ben and his staff made the whole experience smooth. Great studio and friendly atmosphere--- I highly recommend this place for your tattoos!

Had my 1st tattoo done by Ben few days ago and ohhh my gosh, i am in love with the work he has done. Seeing him soon to have another work done. The staff is super friendly especially when your having a tattoo done for the first time and unsure on what to expect. They really know how to make you feel comfortable and at peace. Ben is an amazing artist who helps you on making the right tattoo choices as this is something that will be on you for the rest of your life. To the whole team of North York Ink, you guys rock!!!!

I did my first tattoo there few months ago and it was amazing. Everybody there super nice and willing to help. After done with my tattoo, they told me about aftercare and everything. Few weeks later I had questions and my tattoo artist answered every question on Instagram and gave me an opportunity to do a touch up in few months for my colour part of tattoo. Highly recommend this studio for service level and super clean place♥️

The place was comfortable, clean and nice. Raymond was our piercer. He knows what he is doing and even gave us an insight on the pain we'd be expecting. He would tell me to breathe in and out at the right times even used comedy to keep me calm because this was my first time getting pierced.He even gave us a few suggestions. He made the piercing fast and efficient which helped me a lot. He even was generous enough to not charge us tax. Would highly recommend and would defiantly come back to get more piercings and tattoos here.

Got my ear pierced there, piercer was super great, wasn’t nervous at all and did a great job! Clean facility very friendly and helpful. Took me in right way, in and out in ten minutes, I would definitely recommend.

Went with my friend for a spontaneous piercing. Staff was super friendly and Raymond was awesome. He knew what he was talking about, made us feel comfortable and one of the least painful piercing experiences ever!! I would definitely come back here and I highly recommend!!

Zaira pierced my nose and it was such a nice experience!! She was so sweet and helpful, it was quick and nice 🙂

First time ever to visit a piercing/tattoo place. Just had my lobe pierced. Great experience. Place was extremely clean, well appointed, and my pierced was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and yet very pleasant. All in all a great experience, would highly recommend.

I popped in on my lunch hour last week to have a cartilege piercing redone. Danika was available right away and took time to explain my options for jewellery, and just what the process would entail. It was very quick and painless. The shop is really clean and all the people there that day were really friendly.

I recently got my cartilage pierced by Raymond Robbins and he did them very well!! It barely hurt since he’s experienced and quick with the piercings. He got them done under five minutes and he was really friendly so I wasn’t scared at all! 10/10 recommended for getting your piercings!

The space was super clean. All of the artists were welcoming. Ny tattoo came out amazing it was done by @cnvrso.a and she was so sweet I loved her!

Over my almost 20-year experience in getting tatted, I've worked with great artists and not-so-great artists. The mark of a great artist, such as Ben at NYI, is shown not only in his art, but also in the amount of preparation he makes long before needle touches skin. His attention to the little details shows you his appreciation for your business and his respect for his own work. To date, Ben has worked on three of my tattoos, and I will definitely have more for him to do in the future. The shop is clean and tidy. The staff is laid back yet professional. The location is convenient, being just a few blocks away from North York Centre.

Got my tragus piercing done by Raymond and I couldn’t be happier. I was pretty nervous about putting a needle through my ear but Ray was super chill and it really was over in a few seconds. He really does have angel hands! Much appreciation for your work and will definitely come back in the future!

Walked in spontaneously! Staff were very nice and helpful! Ended up walking away with a little tattoo! Very happy! Exactly what i wanted! ^_^ will be back for sure!

Clean studio, welcoming staff. I'm glad I chose North York Ink for my first tattoo. On top of a beautiful script tattoo, Isabel was amazing at explaining the process to me. Love my tattoo!

My experience at North York Ink exceeded my expectations. Such a clean, professional and friendly place to have piercings done. Will definitely be back for more services. Special thanks to Taylor for her hospitable treatment, expert advice and all around care and patience during my visit here!

Nadia was great in making me feel comfortable. The shop is clean, open and very sanitary.! She did a great job on my first tattoo and was extremely professional throughout the whole process! Would recommend !

I came to nyi to get my cartilage pierced and the place is great! At the beginning, there was a little communication error with the appointment times, but Ben was extremely nice and apologetic about it. The piercing process was great and I didn't feel rushed at all and my piercer let me take all the time I needed to decide where I wanted the piercing. My piercer was really knowledgeable and was extremely gracious to answer all of my long list of questions lol. She was also great at reassuring my anxiety and helping me calm down lol. She was really patient and helpful and included me in the process and let me know what she was doing. Overall great place, and friendly staff! The laptop stickers was a great bonus lol

I got my first two tattoos here, and if it weren't for the fact that I now live in Ottawa, I would only go to NYink and Nadia. Nadia was able to both calm my nerves as well as perfectly depict and create what I wanted. I went on a sunday night when nobody else had appointments, and the vibe really managed to make me feel comfortable and not intimidated. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for anything as they have proven to produce anything perfectly.

It's been a month now since I've got my piercing done. The customer service was really good and chill throughout the whole experience. It's a very welcoming space and that I recommend people to go to.

I got my nose pierced a couple of weeks ago and it was the best piercing experience I've ever had! I highly recommend this place

I recommend this tattoo and piercing studio. I had my piercing done here recently and the piercer - Luke was very professional, clean, understanding and helpful. I would definitely go back and recommend anyone who wants a piercing to visit.

Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and a wealth of knowledge that can't be substituted. My GF went through a lot trying to find the right place. This was without a doubt the right one for many reasons What more could you ask for? Would definitely recommend.

Really happy with the whole piercing experience with Danika for our daughter’s ears. She is awesome through the whole process: professional, friendly, clean and organized, and so patient. Thank you!

Woo this place is amazing! I just got my nose piercing done and I’m so grateful to the people at North York Ink to have had made this process so perfect and (almost) painless. Will surely do my next piercings from here if I do. Loved the experience. 👌🏻💜

Ive gotten a few tattoos done here already and the costumer service is always great. The shop is always clean and the art work that comes out of this shop is amazing, I highly recommend anyone that is looking to get a new tattoo to check this place out.

100% would recommend coming here to get your piercings done. Great experience, incredibly nice people and the environment is overall super chill. They make you feel really comfortable.

Even though I didn't end up getting my tattoo, I still have to give this place a 5-star for BC taking the time to explain to me the worries, concerns and potential pitfalls of my intended piece. The care and ethic he placed over "just getting paid to do the work" makes this place highly trust worthy in my mind. I'll definitely be back when I find the right piece!

Got my first tattoo here and have nothing bad to say. Dayne was super nice and professional. He had to reschedule my appointment and made up for it with some aftercare ointment. I would tell anyone to go to him! Thank you!

I had the problem of my skin growing over the backing to my tragus piercing. Thankfully, my problem was solved in a good 10 minutes. Ray was completely professional and knowledgeable and I would absolutely recommend him as a piercer.

I have gotten 2 tatoos that Benjamin has done. Amazing job and very precise. I come from Mississauga to have him do my tatoos. His place is clean and looks great. I will never go anywhere else.

North York Ink is amazing! Benjamin is an amazing artist and a nice guy on top of it. 4 hours in a chair having needles poked into is a lot easier when other artists are coming in and making comments and joking around. I would recommend to everyone!

This place really deserves a 5 star. The staff and service are amazing. Ray pierced my belly button and i literally didnt feel a thing! It even hurt less than my ear piercings which i didnt expect at all. Would definately recomend getting pierced here!

Danika is a great piercer. Shes super knowable, very skilled and great at her job. She is very understanding and accomending. Great place to go for piercings!

Got my snake bites pierced by Luke, he was very welcoming and patient with getting my snake bites aligned. The studio seemed very clean and sterile. Would greatly recommend this place.

Great experience. Went there to have my daughter’s ears pierced . Danika did a great job. Explained everything and answered all my questions. Would definitely recommend.

Raymond was great made me feel so comfortable and was super quick with my daith piercing and loved how quickly he got back to me when I was messaging him awesome place and will definitely be back 😀

Everyone here is seriously so nice. I was kind of dubious about this five star rating, but they literally earned every star. Raymond, the guy that did my piercing, has angel hands. These people are amazing.

Got first ever piercing, they were very helpful with questions I asked and the piercing looks great.

Really nice and chill people. Got my cartilage pierced and honestly it couldn’t have gone better. Ray really does have angel hands! Definitely recommend this place to anyone.

The place was very clean and everyone was very friendly. The tattoo was very well done and very well priced! I would definitely go back for another tattoo.

Amazing! I just got my first ever tattoo and i love it! All the people are amazingly friendly and unique, super clean and barely painfull due to the expertise of the artist Nadia Most.

The piercer, Danika is super nice and very comforting. I came in super nervous and I was comforted. It was a painless procedure and super quick. Highly recommend.

Clean, efficient, friendly. I have had zero issues with my body piercings.

Gone for piercings and several tattoos and everyone has been outstanding!

What a amazing experience doing my first tattoo at North York ink with nadiamost and very happy about it gonna have the rest with them And proudly I recommend if you want to get a tattoo come here.

I went there for my first ever piercing (cartilage) and I’ve never met people as welcoming and nice as them.

Luke was great. No pain. Fast and clean and told me to come back anytime if I have any issues.

Best work by the best artists. Amazing environment and the staff are always welcoming and going above and beyond to make your dreams turn into realities.

Amazing experience. Could be more happy and Nadia is just amazing, K love what she did for me and never going to anyone else.

Very neat place!got a nose piercing last week and am referring my friend dis week for Tuesday special....my jewelry fell off and was fixed for free!kudos.

Friendly, professional, exceptional talent, this shop is my favourite! Could not recommend enough.

Laid back atmosphere in shop. Dayne S is a very talented artist would highly reccomend his work.

Awesome staff, took the time to help make the design my own and didn't hesitate or push anything I didn't want.

Really cool place. I had my ears pierced. Raymond is a gem; really cool guy.

The boss can speak Cantonese that is so prefect. All artists are amazing and nice. Good place good price.

Nadia is the sweetest soul. Super kind and helpful. Highly recommended! Very clean location.

Amazing price and service. Raymond is professional and so friendly! Will definitely be back 🙂

The new piercer is absolutely amazing! Had a great experience!

Piercing was done so fast 👍 love it She’s very skillful

Have worked with three artists from here and it's been nothing but amazing.

Great Tattoo shop. Clean and friendly - they did awesome work!

I get all my piercings here, their piercer is amazing!!!

My baby barely cried. It was a really good experience.

Got my first tattoo today. Love it. Highly recommend. Thanks.

Nadia is the ultimate 💕made a super enjoyable experience for my wife.

Isabelle did such an amazing job!

Great experience, Kami is an amazing artist, definitely recommend this place

Easy, fast, clean, professional, no intimidation factor, I recommend to anyone. Good basic hardware too.

Great experience from start to finish for piercings.

Great spot - very friendly and personable folks. Extremely happy with the work 🙂

Nilab is so talented!

Always a pleasant experience with taylor!

Excellent artist. Nice service. Worth the price.

I loved the service and how comfortable the staff made me feel.

Great Tattoo artist, great price... Recommended

Amazing service! Beautiful work and friendly staff!

Great experience and kind service. very good!

Friendly and professional staff. Will go there again.

Nilab is amazing.

extremely skill artists.

Great people👍

Good vibes, dope work.

Very friendly!!

Great customer service!

Amazing tattoo service!

Ed is the GOAT.

Friendly clean place!

I walked into North York Ink Tattoo almost a year ago with my daughter. I had a session with Edgar. A year later, I had another session with him, and I couldn't be happier. I have to say that the environment is fresh, clean, and welcoming. The staff are all amazing. I recommend this establishment to anyone who wants to have a session with honest and passionate people. Great vibes and great work!

I got an upper earlobe piercing done by Taylor and she was great. She made me feel very relaxed and comfortable and was very efficient and quick with the whole process. I didn’t feel any pain at all. She even ran me through the after care procedures. I would highly recommend this place and would definitely be coming back if I ever plan on getting a piercing done.

Abbie was amazing. Friendly, made a lot of adjustments, and did a fabulous job. Highly recommend!!!!

My very first tattoo experience was amazing and a lot of better than expected. Nilab did an amazing and incredible job. She is very attentive, gentle, and super talented. She was making sure I was comfortable during the whole session. The whole tattooing experience was super smooth starting from booking the session, the tattoo design, placement till to the end. She patiently explained about aftercare, how to wash, what to apply, etc. She is very responsive. She replied patiently all my question and giving me suggestion and recommendation through message after I had left the studio. I am so happy with her work and the tattoo looks so great and amazing. I am so glad that i decided to have my first tattoo with Nilab. I will definitely recommend Nilab and can't wait to see you for more tattoos!!!

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FAQs

Tattoo FAQs
Piercing FAQs

This is my first tattoo, what can I expect?

Great! We love new comers! As a newbie, there are a couple things you are going to want to know before getting a tattoo:

You must be 18+ to get a tattoo.
You must not be under the influence.
We won’t tattoo anything insulting or offensive.
You must be sure you are ready for the commitment.
Set your tattoo goals and envision how you see yourself with tattoos.
Be kind. Respect the process. Have fun.

The tattoo industry can be a lot of fun, however - we take what we do very seriously. We love having our clients come back with cool ideas and we love helping you bring those ideas to life.

Our staff is here to help you through these four stages:

1. Conceptual stage

- Ideas , research, styles, themes, tones, references.

2. Placement Stage

- Real estate, size, flow, dry fitting.

3. Stencil Stage

- Stencil creation, sterilization, application, confirmation.

4. Tattoo Stage

- Session begins.

How much does a tattoo cost?

Our prices range depending on artist and experience. If you have an artist in mind give us a shout here!

I have an idea, can one of your artists help me?

Absolutely! If you’ve already got an idea you’re way ahead of the game. Let’s book you in for a Free Consultation and brainstorm some ideas together! Bring in some references, preferably on your phone or iPad, makes it easier to transfer over to us during consultation.

Do tattoos hurt?

In short, yes. But go read our article titled ‘No Pain No Ink’ and you’ll see it from a new perspective and view pain differently.

All tattoos hurt, but the level of pain you feel is all based on your own tolerance. Some areas that hurt certain people may not hurt quite the same for others. Which means: pain is subjective.

You may have heard about the heaviness of a person's hand and how it can affect the pain level of the tattoo. This is true, needles going too deep past the dermis creates extra trauma to the skin.

Can I use numbing creams?

No. unfortunately. We won’t operate on skin that has been applied with numbing cream.

Reasons:

A. It can compromise the skin and make it harder for the artist to do their job.

B. The cream can compromise the ink.

C. If upon arrival, there is already numbing cream on, we will have to reschedule or wait till it passes. You will be charged for the artist's time.

How old do I need to be to get pierced?

You need to be at least 18 years old to get a piercing without parental consent. If you are under 18, you will need your parent/ legal guardian consent & proof of a government issued ID.

Is titanium safe for piercings?

Titanium is the preferred material for initial piercings because it’s an elemental metal – it doesn’t contain nickel. Titanium is as strong as steel, but as light as aluminum.

It does not corrode, does not tarnish, It does not react to sunlight, salt-water, or any body chemistry. It is totally non-allergenic. It is the perfect solution for sensitive bodies that have problems healing piercings.

What do I need to do to prepare for my piercing?

Make sure you are hydrated and have eaten at least one meal. Low blood sugar could cause you to feel faint. Do not drink alcohol, take elicit substances or consume caffeine (coffee, energy drinks).

Our piercer is here to help you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your experience. Our experienced staff will help you choose the jewellery best suited for you from our collection.

We will work together to determine the placement of of your piercing to ensure that you’re happy with its final destination.

How do I take care of my piercing?

It's easy:

1) WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.

2) SALINE soak for five to ten minute 3 times PER day.

3) RINSE thoroughly after contact with water or soaps, to remove all traces of from the piercing. It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.

4) DRY by gently patting with clean, disposable paper.

For more information check out (insert link)

Are Oral Piercings Safe?

Short answer - yes, Oral piercings are safe. There are many factors that can cause an oral piercing to become infected leading to complications during the healing process. Like any piercing you need to make sure you follow our piercing aftercare instructions to a T which you can check out here - (insert link to page).

Properly fitted jewelry is also crucial to reduce risk of damage to oral structures like teeth and gums. Once the initial swelling has subsided, we encourage you to return to our studio to downsize your jewelry (get smaller jewelry).

Make sure you find a safe, clean studio who’s piercers use appropriate sterile, disposable instruments, ALWAYS.

Tattoo FAQs

This is my first tattoo, what can I expect?

Great! We love new comers! As a newbie, there are a couple things you are going to want to know before getting a tattoo:

You must be 18+ to get a tattoo.
You must not be under the influence.
We won’t tattoo anything insulting or offensive.
You must be sure you are ready for the commitment.
Set your tattoo goals and envision how you see yourself with tattoos.
Be kind. Respect the process. Have fun.

The tattoo industry can be a lot of fun, however - we take what we do very seriously. We love having our clients come back with cool ideas and we love helping you bring those ideas to life.

Our staff is here to help you through these four stages:

1. Conceptual stage

- Ideas , research, styles, themes, tones, references.

2. Placement Stage

- Real estate, size, flow, dry fitting.

3. Stencil Stage

- Stencil creation, sterilization, application, confirmation.

4. Tattoo Stage

- Session begins.

How much does a tattoo cost?

Our prices range depending on artist and experience. If you have an artist in mind give us a shout here!

I have an idea, can one of your artists help me?

Do tattoos hurt?

In short, yes. But go read our article titled ‘No Pain No Ink’ and you’ll see it from a new perspective and view pain differently.

All tattoos hurt, but the level of pain you feel is all based on your own tolerance. Some areas that hurt certain people may not hurt quite the same for others. Which means: pain is subjective.

You may have heard about the heaviness of a person's hand and how it can affect the pain level of the tattoo. This is true, needles going too deep past the dermis creates extra trauma to the skin.

Can I use numbing creams?

No. unfortunately. We won’t operate on skin that has been applied with numbing cream.

Reasons:

A. It can compromise the skin and make it harder for the artist to do their job.

B. The cream can compromise the ink.

C. If upon arrival, there is already numbing cream on, we will have to reschedule or wait till it passes. You will be charged for the artist's time.

Piercing FAQs

How old do I need to be to get pierced?

You need to be at least 18 years old to get a piercing without parental consent. If you are under 18, you will need your parent/ legal guardian consent & proof of a government issued ID.

Is titanium safe for piercings?

Titanium is the preferred material for initial piercings because it’s an elemental metal – it doesn’t contain nickel. Titanium is as strong as steel, but as light as aluminum.

What do I need to do to prepare for my piercing?

Make sure you are hydrated and have eaten at least one meal. Low blood sugar could cause you to feel faint. Do not drink alcohol, take elicit substances or consume caffeine (coffee, energy drinks).

Our piercer is here to help you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your experience. Our experienced staff will help you choose the jewellery best suited for you from our collection.

We will work together to determine the placement of of your piercing to ensure that you’re happy with its final destination.

How do I take care of my piercing?

It's easy:

1) WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.

2) SALINE soak for five to ten minute 3 times PER day.

3) RINSE thoroughly after contact with water or soaps, to remove all traces of from the piercing. It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.

4) DRY by gently patting with clean, disposable paper.

For more information check out (insert link)

Are Oral Piercings Safe?

Make sure you find a safe, clean studio who’s piercers use appropriate sterile, disposable instruments, ALWAYS.

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