Pure Body Arts

I walked-​in yesterday afternoon, happy to find that there was no wait. I got my upper lobe and helix pierced by Starr and I have to say it was the most comfortable and easy piercing experience I’ve ever had. Starr is truly the best! She explains the whole process and aftercare in thorough detail, and is friendly and professional. Not to mention, the place is SUPER clean as well! Can’t wait to come back!

I had a great first piercing experience. I walked in and was immediately set at ease by the atmosphere and everyone’s friendliness. The paperwork was easy and the piercing itself took all of a few seconds with very little pain. I walked out with a smile on my face. A great time overall.

Went with a couple friends to get my navel re-​pierced and my rook done. It was clear from the start that Starr is a pro. She was friendly, efficient, and gentle. While she was preparing the room for my piercings she made light conversation with me and my friend, and it was clear from what she said that she genuinely cares not only about her art, but also about the people she works on. The piercings were so quick and easy — it’s blatantly clear that Starr has a magic touch when it comes to piercings. Prices were also super reasonable. I’ve found my go-​to piercer in the city.

Stopped by last Friday to get a second helix piercing. I already had my helix pierced from high school done by a piercing gun (which we all know you shouldn’t do, but I was young and stupid). Starr saw this and took this into consideration when piercing my second helix right above it so both hoop earrings would look nice. She took the time to explain exactly what she was doing. It was quick and really didn’t hurt much.
Some people have mentioned that this place is cash only. For piercings they accept credit cards and the cost was $ 45 for piercing and jewelry. I waited about 30 minutes since there was 3 people in front of me. Starr was very apologetic for the wait time. I mentioned I wanted to get my nose pierced eventually and she gave me some recommendations for jewelry. I will definitely come back to Starr in a few months for my nose piercing. She’s great. Highly recommend her.

My partner and I walked in, got pierced and walked out happy. Starr seems very knowledgeable about her job, shes very good at it and is enthusiastic about piercing and body art. her suggestions and execution were spot on.

Starr pierced my tragus today. I was nervous going in but for no reason whatsoever. Starr was very sweet, personable, and chatty in a nice, distracting way. And I love my piercing to boot.
She showed me the earrings available and how much they all were. I think the least expensive is $ 70 and the most expensive $ 120 maybe? and the price of the piercing itself is included. Cash only, which she told me before we started. (I read it on Unilocal before going in.) The earring I wanted (a basic crystal stud) was $ 70. They had 4 sizes of the same stud for the same price to choose from.
I went about 1 p.m. on Friday and there was no wait. One thing I was unsure of before doing this today is if appointments are needed — but I get the idea it’s almost entirely walk-​ins.
The piercing itself hurt mildly for maybe 2 seconds and then completely pain-​free the rest of the day. I was nervous for no reason.
You’re in good hands here.

I got my mid-​cartilage pierced with Starr today and it was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere of the shop was calming and cool. I had to wait a little bit since piercings are walk-​in only, but they kept me update as to how long it would be and were apologetic. Starr helped me pick the best size and placement for my jewelry and I absolutely love it! My ear barely hurts as I write this, probably because she did it so professionally. Starr also debriefed me on the correct care instructions and how to help my piercing heal faster. If I decide to get another piercing I will definitely go back to Pure Body Arts! I have already been recommending this establishment to my friends. It was a little more expensive than I had originally expected ($ 70 for piercing and jewelry), but I’m okay with that because it was done so well.

What a great experience I had! I just had my conch and rook by done Starr, she’s amazing at what she does! She completely put me at ease and answered my questions. She worked out a placement so I can get a future piercing and I love the fact that she took time to do so. I didn’t feel rushed at all. I’ve gone to a lot of different piercing places and this was most definitely the nicest one. I love the vibe you get when you step in here, everyone is so friendly. Also prior to coming here, the person who answers the phone was very informative and patient. I can’t wait to come back for my future piercings!

Just repeating what everyone else is saying — Starr is great. My friend and I came in to have our helix pierced. She made us feel very comfortable, and I am usually very nervous when it comes to piercings. She seems to really care about what is best for your body, and refuses to do anything that is less than top notch. For instance, we asked the type of metals they use, and she said only Titanium, which is what I planned on using. «Why would people want anything cheap in their ear?» Was her response. I like all the precautions made, like their sterilization procedures, that will lead to less chance of infections and faster healing times. The best part: The piercing was as painless as it could be! I was expecting a lot worse :)
The only reason I rated less than 5 stars is that this place is CASH ONLY. The cost of piercings is pretty high ($ 70 for one helix piercing versus around $ 45). I know that you pay for quality, and this place is as good as it gets, however I feel that a place that charges high should have an option to use a credit card. There is a Bank of America and Chase not far away, however I do not have either of those banks.

Ok – to keep their perfect streak going, Starr was amazing. She was quick and explained the aftercare plus super good at what she does. I got a simple cartilage piercing and was in and out of there, including a short wait time, in 20 minutes. Plus, it was about as painless as it could be.
Loved the experience. Of course, I went in the middle of the day. But still. She also picked a spot for me and made sure I liked where she suggested. Starr is definitely a master of the craft, and her professionalism was much appreciated because I psyche myself out before any procedure and need someone calm/​attentive to get me through it. Pricing was average for NYC – started at $ 60 or so. Worth it for the cleanliness and top notch service. There’s a lot to be said for being greeted quickly, too.
2 days later, and it’s feeling good.

I went in this past Tuesday after reading such great reviews. I met Starr, who was under the weather. She apologetically informed me that her equilibrium was off and didn’t feel comfortable doing septum piercings. I totally understood and respected her honesty. I went back today and finally got it done. Starr is awesome. She talked me through the process, understood what I wanted and was quick and painless. She even helped me get my tunnels in my ears (I just started stretching, but couldn’t get them in).
I am so glad that I did my research and found this clean, professional shop. I will definitely recommend Starr to family and friends who are thinking of getting new piercings. Just the fact that she wanted me to have a well-​done and centered piercing rather than just take my money and do a half-​assed job earned my respect big time.

Had amazing experiences here. Had my helix pierced twice. Starr was my piercer. She was professional, patient and humble! She didn’t make a face even though it took me a long time to decide where I wanted to have pierced! I would love yo come back if another opportunity arises!
*I think helix piercing starts from 18G so if you want 16G you should ask them!

I came in on a Friday afternoon, around ⁴⁄₅ o’clock and have to say that I was really surprised by how warm and welcoming all the staff was. I was really apprehensive at first because only having my ears pierced and no tattoos, I felt like I wasn’t really part of the club, but suffice to say, this place is great!
I came in and had 1 other person in front of me. The really pleasant man at the desk welcomed me, asked me what I wanted and said it would be about 15 – 20 minutes. I waited a little longer than expected, I even let another customer who just wanted to get something changed out go a head of me (I was a little nervous, so figured she would be quick) and I was still seen within about 40 minutes. Not to mention, I called earlier in the day to see how the wait was and if there was anything I needed to know. The man on the phone was so nice and informative, it really calmed my nerves and made it an easy choice that I would be going here.
I knew what I wanted to get, a tragus and conch piercing, but I wasn’t sure which side or placement, but Starr was really great and made recommendations, she informed me why she placed things a certain way and what ultimately would look best. I was nervous, even knowing that I have a pretty high tolerance for pain, it’s been about 2 decades since I’ve gotten anything pierced and Starr was amazing. She was sterile, quick, and plainless. It wasn’t until after I left the shop that I was like «Oh now here is the pressure she was talking about,» which then quickly subsided and within the next 20 minutes all redness was gone.
The overall experience was great. It is a little pricey, so this won’t become a hobby of mine, but for all the places to go in NYC this place was welcoming, clean, and informative. If I ever need to get something done again, I will definitely be seeing Starr. She was so cute and kind, not to forget gentle, I barely felt anything other than a quick prick and I was done.
Great shop, people, and atmosphere. Really happy with everything.

I have to say this was one of the easiest experiences I have had at a piercing parlor.
I had a microdermal on my hip that was rejecting and needed to be removed asap. I called ahead and they were very polite on the phone.
When I came in I told them what I needed and Starr immediately took me back and just took it right out. She cleaned it and recommended getting some antibiotics (bc it was a little infected) and was not going to charge me at all for it! Even though I got the piercing elsewhere!
I insisted on tipping her, which shw graciously accepted. I definitely see myself going back when i get my microdermal redone in 6 months!

This is as good as it gets for piercings in New York. My friend and I went in and got our noses pierced. We got there early and there was no wait. Starr is very knowledgeable and will give you advice on what works best with jewelry and piercing locations.
She looked at the anatomy of our noses and we each had a stud in a different spot that suited our noses. Mine has been set a little further back to make room for the second hole I’ll be getting in 3 months when this one heals.
There is a lot of room in this place which is great. The piercing room isn’t cramped and the chair is super comfortable and clean. To be honest she pierced my nose and it was over before I knew it even began. I asked her when she was going to pierce me and she told she had already finished. Great experience.

This review is a compilation of both experiences I had here. I picked this place for my piercing based on Starr’s top reviews on Unilocal.When I told her about this she had a condescending attitude and was basically like whatever about all her promoters.
It left a bad taste in my mouth but irregardless I came back to get my piercing changed.
She refused to customize the piercing and fit it tighter around my nostril. I’m no newbie, and have many friends who have had their piercings more fit and so it was clear to me she just didn’t give a crap. On top of that the piercing itself was a rip off and my friends were angry I spent so much on that garbage.
So clearly Starr you don’t give a crap about your reviews– here is a truthful one — you have a bad attitude and you’re apparently not good with customer service. Got my tattoo artist friend to fix my piercing for free, and surprise surprise — you can fit the piercing more tight! Thanks for the lame excuses and ripping me off.

Amazing again! This time, I went in for the second of my snakebites and Starr just blew it out of the water. I waited no more than 5 minutes, even interrupting her meal (sorry!), but she quickly brought me to her station area with no problem. Everything was super clean: face mask and gloves worn, all tools freshly sterilized, jewelry straight of the sealed bags.
I’m always so impressed by this place! My piercing looks awesome; the two are perfectly placed and symmetrical and she also explained the differences between my existing jewelry and what she had in stock. The entire process from walking in the leaving took about 20 minutes, if that.
Overall, would recommend ¹⁰⁄₁₀!

I love piercings and have always loved piercings. With that being said, I’ve had the opportunity to get pierced from 7 different piercing parlors in the northeast. Out of all of them, this one was the best. I can honestly say that after my experience, Starr will be the only person who ever pierces me again. I’ve gotten a rook and septum done by her and she was fabulous. I also have my cartilage, second holes, regular ear piercings, nose and both tragus pierced. I also have a triple forward helix.
Starr was extremely informative, patient, amicable and enthusiastic about her passion. It made the experience really pleasant and having her talk me through the piercing process helped distract me from the usual fleeting pain. What really stood her apart from the rest of my piercers is that the piercing just did not hurt once it was done. I actually forgot I had my piercings during the healing period. I have always had my piercings throb and swell after having them done, but everything felt perfect immediately afterwards.
My only regret is that I didn’t discover her first and that she didn’t do all my piercings for me.

It’s almost a waste of my time to reiterate what everyone else has been saying about Starr and her craft. But I’ll go ahead repeat what has already been said. Starr is great! Clean, professional and honest. I’ve been a couple times with different ideas for piercing and she will not do what is not good for you. She’s clearly not greedy– just passionate about her art.
I got a double forward helix and a tragus pierced all by Starr. I’m not done and my next piercingS will all be done by Starr. If you live in NYC or even visiting and are thinking about get something pierced… Look no further, Pure Body Arts in Sacred Tattoo is the crème de la crème!

I got a helix piercing from Starr about a week ago. It was the easiest experience ever! I would go back in a heartbeat if I ever wanted another piercing. Starr is an absolute professional… very personable, explains everything in detail, sterilizes all her tools and jewelry prior to working with you, and is happy to take the time to make you feel comfortable and at ease about everything. I can’t recommend her enough.
The whole process is relatively pain free too! For a cartilage piercing, it didn’t hurt at all! Just a sharp pinch, and that was it! Its been healing well (no swelling or pain since) and the jewelry selection is quite good.
Pure Body Arts (within Sacred Tattoo) is also quite a cool place! Every one is very helpful and check in with you regularly, and the art gallery is neat to look through while you’re waiting (which wasn’t long in my case).
Do yourself a favor if you’re thinking of getting a piercing in NYC and go here.