SERVICES
ABOUT US
Get what you want…when you want. At Live By The Sword Tattoo, our focus is simple; offer a great tattoo and piercing experience at an exceptional value. Being a walk-in tattoo and piercing shop means we offer same day service. Bring in your own idea or choose from thousands of our original flash designs. Whether it’s your first tattoo or piercing or you’re a seasoned enthusiast, our friendly staff will work with you providing a fun, safe, and easy experience.
SAFETY
We practice the highest standards of safety, sterility, and cleanliness. Our staff will ensure your utmost care in the shop and provide you with the best aftercare products and instructions, all to ensure the very best end result.
VALUE
We offer great work at an exceptional value. Tattoos start at only $50 and piercings start at just $10 including jewelry. We offer a rich rewards program that earns you $10 in rewards for every $100 you spend. On top of our everyday low prices, take advantage of our daily deals Monday through Thursday for additional savings on piercings and tattoos. All major credit cards accepted and afterpay for your convenience.
LOCATIONS
TATTOOS STARTING AT $50
At Live By The Sword Tattoo, our tattoos start at only $50. We strive to provide our guests with a variety of exciting and relatable tattoo flash designs rooted in classic tradition and pop culture. Choose from our selection of over 950 designs or bring your own image of similar size and complexity, our shop minimum is only $50.
PiercingS Starting at $10
Live By The Sword offers a quality $10 earlobe piercing including hypoallergenic surgical steel jewelry, or choose from our wide selection of titanium and solid gold options. All piercings are done with a needle to ensure the perfect placement and comfort. All other piercings are reasonably priced click the the link below to see all of our piercing options.
FLASH BOOKS
At Live By The Sword, you can get your tattoo done in a flash, but there’s no need to choose your design in one! Don’t feel pressured to choose your tattoo idea in the shop; you can decide at your own leisure. Just flip through our flash books online. With thousands of designs to choose from, starting at only $50, you’ll be sure to find your next tattoo inspiration.
Daily DealS
At Live By The Sword we aim to deliver the best possible value for our customers. Beyond our everyday special offers of piercings starting at $10 and tattoos starting at $50, Live by the Sword offers big savings with our daily deals. Click on the link below to see all of our deals this month.
try before you buy tattooS
Live By The Sword now offers you the ability to try on your next tattoo idea before you buy. Virtually experiment with size, color, and placement on your own body with our “try before you buy” feature.
Try on a curated selection of our staff’s favorite $50 flash tattoo designs, upload your own tattoo idea, use the tool to search Google or Pinterest for reference material, or have our AI assistant help you come up with a design of your very own.
Please save the final design to your phone to present to your artist when you come in.
Please note: $50 tattoos are generally sized at 1 inch by 1 inch on arms and legs. Size, placement, and addition of color is available for an additional charge to be determined at the time of your visit.
TATTOO STAFF
Live By The Sword has over 40 talented tattoo artists skilled in every tattoo style imaginable. Click below to view their work and connect with an artist that will bring your tattoo idea to life.
PIERCING STAFF
Live By The Sword boasts the largest team of expert piercers in New York City. Click below to connect with one of our talented piercers to make your piercing inspiration a reality.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
At Live By The Sword, we make it easy to pay! For your convenience, we accept cash, all major credit cards, and even Afterpay!
GET THE TATTOO, PIERCING, OR TOOTH GEM SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE & PAY OVER SIX WEEKS, INTEREST FREE!
Just download the Afterpay app on your iPhone or Android. Once you’re signed up, simply tap to pay at Live By The Sword. Click below to find out more!
CONTACT US
PHONE: (212) 886-2500
You can contact us anytime before or after your tattoo or piercing. Whether you call, email, or direct message us on Instagram, a seasoned professional will provide you prompt same-day advice. For after-hours service please contact us via email or direct message us on Instagram.