Category: About the Shop

  • 2018 Holiday Gift Certificates at Majestic Tattoo NYC

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    What better gift to give your loved ones this holiday season than a high quality, artistic tattoo by Adal? It’s truly the gift that keeps on giving!

    Majestic Tattoo Gift Certificate 2014

    Buy a small ($50-$100), medium ($100-$300), or large ($300+) tattoo for a friend this holiday season. Our gift certificates never expire.

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    Please contact if you have any questions about this offer, call (212) 431-3323 or contact us.

  • Adal Will Be Tattooing at the 2018 11th Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention. Schedule an Appointment Today.

    Adal Will Be Tattooing at the 2018 11th Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention. Schedule an Appointment Today.

    Hey everyone, Adal here, owner of Majestic Tattoo NYC. As many of y’all may know, I’ve taken several years off the tattoo convention circuit in an effort to raise my son in a more hands-on fashion.

    But I’m excited to announce that I’ll be working in the Inkmasters Row at the 11th Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention by Villain Arts on May 4 – May 6, 2018 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

    I’ll still have appointments available for the convention and am looking for interesting projects to take on. I’m currently working with colorful, geometric and abstract forms (and as always, fractals). See my portfolio for more information.

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  • Tattoo Discounts for Students, Military, Police, and Veterans

    About Our Rates:

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    We consider ourself a moderately priced tattoo shop; we don’t have rigid pricing and price everything by the project. We do realize tattoos can be a high-ticket – even luxury – item in today’s economy, and to show our appreciation to those individuals who serve a crucial role in our society, we offer an extra consideration in the way of a discount to the following individuals.

    Majestic Tattoo NYC is happy to offer tattoo discounts to:

    • students (18+)
    • military personnel
    • police officers
    • emergency responders
    • veterans

    Please bring credentials or ID and mention your qualification during the consultation process.

    Contact us to schedule a consultation / appointment.

  • MAJESTIC IS RELOCATING

    ATTENTION ALL FRIENDS OF MAJESTIC:

    As you all know, we have been planning our move to a bigger, better, new location. We were hoping for a smooth transition, however, as it turns out, we had to unexpectedly vacate our Franklin Street location a couple months before the new spot will be ready for you guys. Luckily, we have been blessed with the opportunity for Adal to conduct all Nov./Dec. appointments and tattoo projects out of FINELINE TATTOO in the East Village. The father and son duo operating Fineline Tattoo kick ass – these guys have been holding it down in the custom tattoo world for over 20 years and at the current location for 16 years. For any questions or comments please send us an email at adal@majestictattoonyc.com or call (212) 431-3323. Customers with scheduled appointments will be contacted directly, so check your inboxes. In the meantime, check out Fineline’s website.

    Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Looking forward to big things in 2014!

  • Majestic Mobile Site

    Majestic Mobile Site

    This week Majestic launches our mobile site!  As smartphone users grow so must websites. With a new, streamlined interface and easily accessible links, visitors can easily navigate and experience Majestic Tattoo on-the-go.

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  • Seeking Tattoo Artists

    Seeking Tattoo Artists

    hiring tattoo artist nyc 2013 Majestic Tattoo NYC is ready to expand. Are you an experienced tattoo artist with similar style and portfolio as Adal, or a style that you feel would complement the artwork done at Majestic Tattoo NYC? We would love to hear from you. We will consider local and out-of-state applicants, if you are looking to relocate to NYC in the very near future. Please email the studio with links to your portfolio and attach your resume. No phone calls please.

    And as always, if you are an artist passing through, and would like to work out of our studio, please drop us a line.

  • Summer at Majestic Tattoo NYC 2013 – Decypul’s Return

    Summer at Majestic Tattoo NYC 2013 – Decypul’s Return

    Here’s a little bit of what Adal has gotten into this summer…

    thanks to Arjuna Watson, also known as Decypul, for the awesome photos:

  • Norman Reedus Stops by Majestic

    Norman Reedus Stops by Majestic

    Most people have heard of the critically acclaimed AMC hit TV show The Walking Dead. Those of us who you could consider addicted are familiar with Daryl Dixon, played by actor Norman Reedus (also known for his role as Murphy MacManus in The Boondock Saints). Majestic Tattoo got a surprising passerby last week when Norman Reedus posted a photo of Majestic’s street portrait of Debbie Harry (by artist Decypul) on his personal Instagram account. Within the hour the photo had over 21,000 likes and 200 comments. Well over 400,000 people ended up viewing the picture. This was great exposure for Majestic Tattoo and Decypul, we’re looking forward to more visitors!

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  • 2013 Majestic Tattoo NYC Student Discount

    2013 Majestic Tattoo NYC Student Discount

    2013 has arrived! You survived Sandy, the 2012 Mayan apocalypse, a blizzard, and what better way to celebrate the new year and new you than with a tattoo? Majestic Tattoo is still offering a student discount to anyone who attends a New York City school. Including but not exclusive to NYU (New York University), Columbia University, Hunter College, Fordham University, The New School, Pace University, Manhattan College, City College of New York with your student ID.

    Not only are we offering discounts to any student, but also to any member of greek life in New York City, such as any NYU sorority, NYU fraternity, Columbia sorority, or Columbia fraternity. A sorority / fraternity tattoo is a great way to remember some of the best years of your life.

    The exact discount will be stated on a case by case basis, but you can expect to receive some of the finest quality tattoo work in New York City for a rate that is much more reasonable than what is charged at competing tattoo shops.

  • Know Your Neighborhood: Things to Do and See Around Majestic NYC

    Know Your Neighborhood: Things to Do and See Around Majestic NYC

    Visiting New York City for the first time and wondering where you can find things to do that aren’t your typical tourist traps? Or if you’re a local and just looking for new destinations to explore off the beaten path? The crossroads of NYC’s Tribeca, Soho and Chinatown neighborhoods often aren’t considered hotspots of activity, but in addition to being home of Majestic Tattoo NYC, there are tons of hidden gems in the area. Here are a few of our favorite NYC attractions within a short walking distance from the studio.

    1) Lupe’s East LA Kitchen (110 6th Avenue, near Broome Street)

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    This is hands down our favorite spot for lunch in the area. Ever. Lupe’s offers inexpensive and delicious Mexican cuisine to the Tribeca and SoHo neighborhoods, dine-in or take-out. We recommend trying the enchilada verdes for a delectable reprieve after your tattoo.

    2) Philip Williams Posters (122 Chambers Street, b/w Church and Broadway)

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    This store has a mindblowingly expansive collection of wall art. Great for both the casual browser and the serious shopper, Philip Williams has poster designs ranging from French art nouveau advertisements to quirky vintage circus posters and everything in between. The thousands of designs on display definitely make this unique NYC shop worth your while.

    3) Peter Tunney Art (70 & 73 Franklin Street)

    We are excited and proud to have this incredible artist as our neighbor. Peter Tunney is a talented artist who aspires to bring an artistic touch to everything and everyone he encounters. His mixed media pieces combine popular culture consciousness and an eye for unique details. The working studio generally takes appointments for avid art collectors, though if you’re lucky, the curious fan may get the chance to catch a glimpse of the artistic process as well.

    4) La Monte Young’s Dream House (275 Church Street, b/w Franklin and White Sts.)

    This installation, described as a sound and light environment, is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 2PM to midnight, and located in a large, nearly-empty loft. The sound installation combines high-frequency and sub-audible sounds that shift based on how you navigate the space, and black lights were added to enhance the experience. Whether you have half an hour or a whole evening of free time to devote to the Dream House, it’s worth checking out and staying a while.

    5) The Impossible Project Space (425 Broadway, 5th floor, near Canal Street)

    This Soho loft space is a combination exhibition/retail space for all things instant analog photography, so it’s a necessary destination for fans of Polaroid photography. The space doubles as the American headquarters for the Impossible Project, the European effort that singlehandedly saved the last Polaroid instant film production plant. Visit the store to see the latest in instant photography work or to purchase instant cameras & accessories.

    6) Cortlandt Alley (between Walker and White Streets)

    This slightly grungy back alley dates back to the early 19th century and is one of few still remaining on Manhattan. Running the length of three city blocks, Cortlandt Alley is also the home of a museum (simply called “Museum”) located within the space of an old warehouse freight elevator, which exhibits an array of found objects. The alley is also a hub for activity, including photo shoots, and serves as an architectural canvas for a wide range of street art.

  • Ink Master, Tattoo Nightmares and More

    Ink Master, Tattoo Nightmares and More

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    Tattoo Cover Up by Adal at Majestic Tattoo NYC
    Tattoo reality shows have been around for a while now and have helped bring an oversimplified, commercialized version of tattoo culture into the mainstream. Some of these shows have been better than others – the information they provide varies in accuracy and the quality of the tattoo work done on these shows is at times sub-par. The newest trend in tattoo reality shows has been presenting to the public the world of “tattoo cover ups,” in which participants with less than satisfactory tattoos can come onto the show to have the “experts” in tattoo cover ups draw up a new design that will mask their poor tattoo work forever. At Majestic, we actually appreciate these shows for the reason that they are helping bring awareness to the public that people should not have to settle with low quality tattoo work with the amount of talent and expertise available in every city across the country and even the world. It encourages people to truly think twice before they go to an inexperienced artist or try to save money on tattoos; it simply isn’t worth it. Tattoo is one industry where you really get what you pay for.

    Ink Master, Tattoo Nightmares, and other tattoo TV shows are inspiring more and more people to look at their own tattoos and wonder if there is a way to rework or refashion them to make them fit in with the high quality of tattoo work that is worn by so many others. If you live in the NYC metropolitan area or ever come to visit New York City, and if you have thought twice about that tattoo you got when perhaps you were young and didn’t know any better, contact Adal to see how your tattoo can be covered, revitalized, and made into something you will be proud of and that will turn heads. View the Cover Up Tattoos page for some examples of cover-ups Adal has done throughout the years.

  • It’s the Season of Giving

    It’s the Season of Giving

    The holidays are here and we all know what that means: Christmas shopping. Why go out and spend hours though rummaging through department stores in attempt to find gifts that you’re not even 100% sure they will love? Well this holiday season Majestic can help you avoid all the trouble.

    Majestic is now offering gift certificates for the holidays. Get your loved ones the high quality beautiful tattoo work they’ve always desired. Stop by the shop today to pick one up or you can soon order online to give to that special someone!

    Email Adal for more information or call (212) 431-3323 today to reserve a gift certificate! Or buy online:

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  • Looking for a Tattoo Shop in New Jersey? Majestic Tattoo NYC is Right Around the Corner

    Looking for a Tattoo Shop in New Jersey? Majestic Tattoo NYC is Right Around the Corner

    If you’re from New Jersey and thinking about getting a tattoo, consider taking the Holland Tunnel or nearest PATH train to NYC to Majestic Tattoo NYC – one of the closest NYC tattoo shops to New Jersey. Majestic offers awesome, all custom tattoos, and Adal is willing to work with you to come up with a reasonable price, making Majestic much more affordable than many competing NYC tattoo parlors. Majestic is conveniently located to the PATH World Trade Center Stop, and is only about a 10 minute drive from the Holland Tunnel.

    Driving Directions to Majestic Tattoo NYC from New Jersey
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    Directions to Majestic Tattoo NYC by the PATH Train
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    See directions by PATH, NJ Transit, and Car below!

    By PATH:
    Take the PATH to the World Trade Center (WTC), then take the E subway uptown from the intersection of Church Street and Vesey Street to the Canal Street stop. Exit the subway at Walker St. and 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) and walk south on 6th Avenue towards White St. Make a left on Franklin St., and Majestic Tattoo is located at 67 Franklin St., on the right.

    From New York Penn Station:
    Take the E subway downtown and exit at Canal Street. Follow directions by PATH from the Canal Street Stop.

    By Car:
    From the Holland Tunnel keep left and take Exit 4 to Downtown, then immediately turn right onto Varick St. After 0.1 miles, turn left on Franklin St. Majestic Tattoo will be on the right after about 0.2 miles.