24 Reviews

The Body Shop Tattoo

Cortland, New York
General Info
The Body Shop and its staff are dedicated to providing a clean and comfortable environment for your personal modification needs. Both our tattooist and piercer are New York State certified in Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, and HIV Training. We also have an LPN on staff. We use autoclave sterilization and have it tested monthly to insure it is working properly. We offer flash or custom work for tattoos and you are more than welcome to bring in your own design. Our piercings are $25 above the waist. We have the largest selection of body jewelry and also carry smoking accessories.
Reviews
Edward K.
10 May 2018
REPORT
Great place, really clean. The owners are  friendly, professional and helpful. We've had tattoo's and piercings and they went well and turned out great.
Chrissy Lederman
4 May 2018
REPORT
Only place I will go to get my piercings, clean professional and personable! Totally recommend going to The Body Shop for piercings and body jewelry!
Jake Gaul
19 Apr 2018
REPORT
Highly dont recommend this place, girlfriend got a tattoo started and there scumbag artist skip town and they want to charge her again to finish it after its already been paid in full.plus the tattoo ... Read More
Highly dont recommend this place, girlfriend got a tattoo started and there scumbag artist skip town and they want to charge her again to finish it after its already been paid in full.plus the tattoo looks terrible Read Less
Nathaniel Kemp
13 Apr 2018
REPORT
I’ve gotten two tattoos and a piercing done here so far. Still working on finishing my side tattoo and I’ve not yet been disappointed with this shop. They try and give you the best experience and they... Read More
I’ve gotten two tattoos and a piercing done here so far. Still working on finishing my side tattoo and I’ve not yet been disappointed with this shop. They try and give you the best experience and they are very nice people Read Less
mary maple
22 Mar 2018
REPORT
Got a horrible infection had to get IV antibiotics in the ER. I would never recommend this place to anyone and they are very rude about everything? s***** business.now I know why they change locations... Read More
Got a horrible infection had to get IV antibiotics in the ER. I would never recommend this place to anyone and they are very rude about everything? s***** business.now I know why they change locations every couple of years Read Less
Regina Linde
29 Dec 2017
REPORT
Love my tattoos from The Body Shop
Helen Morris
6 Aug 2017
REPORT
Very clean establishment have had all 12 of my tattoos done their never had no complications. Everything is sterile and in sealed packages. They are located in the beach house on Main Street in cort... Read More
Very clean establishment have had all 12 of my tattoos done their never had no complications. Everything is sterile and in sealed packages. They are located in the beach house on Main Street in cortland. Read Less
Gwendalynn Marie Adsitt
5 Aug 2017
REPORT
My husband, my bestfriend, and I absolutely love this shop. It is the only place we go to for tattoos now. I have 5 tattoos but 4 of these tattoos where done by Alisa and i must say i love her work. E... Read More
My husband, my bestfriend, and I absolutely love this shop. It is the only place we go to for tattoos now. I have 5 tattoos but 4 of these tattoos where done by Alisa and i must say i love her work. Each time i gave her a few ideas of what i was looking for and she mixed then all toghter into exactly what i wanted. The prices are amazing as well. I strongly recommend that anyone who has never gotten a tattoo before go here first. When my husband got his 1st tattoo he was really nervous about it but Alisa goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is well taken care of and her personality really brightens the room. Thank you body shop for such great service. Read Less
Travis Bush
9 Jul 2017
REPORT
It's not dirty like some of the tattoo shops that are in cortland but I got 4 tattoos done by the artist there she does a awesome job at doing tattoos the people there are very nice and helpful
Paul Golden
8 Jul 2017
REPORT
Always a pleasure. I've gotten 5 tattoos, not an issue ever. Keep up the good work guys!
Ginger Miner
3 Jun 2017
REPORT
Great prices, great pieces, great work! I'd highly recommend!
Lori Ann Mapes
24 May 2017
REPORT
�got a horrible infection(CELLULITIS) had to get iv antibiotics in the er.. I would not ever recommend this place to anyone and they are very rude about everything � shitty business
Deanna Fairbanks
23 May 2017
REPORT
My friend got a tatoo here and got a terrible infection. She had to go the hospital and get IV antibiotics lost two days of work. It now looks terrible. Beware.
Kuner X
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
Thanks again, will upload picture of the new addition soon.
Ahren Morse
18 Feb 2017
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Courtney Purcell
20 Oct 2016
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I got all 5 of my tattoos done here big and small and they have been amazing. I always come here with an idea of what I want and she always comes up with exactly what I want if it better. I love this ... Read More
I got all 5 of my tattoos done here big and small and they have been amazing. I always come here with an idea of what I want and she always comes up with exactly what I want if it better. I love this place. Thank you Alisa. She has done at least one or all of my siblings tattoos and they love her. I will always come back because of her!! Read Less
Kellen Tye Sherwin
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
Just got my tattoo today !!! Awesome tattoo and experience. I will defiantly be reffering family and friends. I will also be coming back for more of them !! Shading was unbelievable 10/10
Riann Nova
22 May 2016
REPORT
Got my tattoo 2 years ago in July and almost all of the ink is gone. The lines are shakes and it looks horrible. Thanks for a temporary tattoo that permanently looks awful.
Rachel Baldwin
15 May 2016
REPORT
I got my first tattoo ever here yesterday and she did it perfectly. She kept me laughing and distracted and let my friends come in which was great. I couldn't want anything better it's the best thing ... Read More
I got my first tattoo ever here yesterday and she did it perfectly. She kept me laughing and distracted and let my friends come in which was great. I couldn't want anything better it's the best thing ever. I might be addicted to tattoos now I already want another Read Less
Renee L Gehm
28 Feb 2016
REPORT
Always have a great time getting tattooed by Alisa! We are currently working on my third one done by her. Always have a fun time in the shop! Look forward to many more tattoo sessions in the future... Read More
Always have a great time getting tattooed by Alisa! We are currently working on my third one done by her. Always have a fun time in the shop! Look forward to many more tattoo sessions in the future! Read Less
Kerrie C.
4 Feb 2015
REPORT
Amazing people Gregg is so awesome and always bright eyed and has a smile on his face. He is supper at piercings and tattoos. Alisa is supper genital doing tattoos and just amazing atmosphere there. I... Read More
Amazing people Gregg is so awesome and always bright eyed and has a smile on his face. He is supper at piercings and tattoos. Alisa is supper genital doing tattoos and just amazing atmosphere there. I will always get my work done there. Read Less
Amanda B.
4 Feb 2015
REPORT
Love this store they are awesome I haven't gotten a tattoo but I do smoke and ecig and I buy all my juice there and now it where I will buy all my hardware as well. They stand by there products and I ... Read More
Love this store they are awesome I haven't gotten a tattoo but I do smoke and ecig and I buy all my juice there and now it where I will buy all my hardware as well. They stand by there products and I appreciate that.They are friendly and they do a lot for there community. Read Less
Ryan Williams
9 Jan 2015
REPORT
I was looking for a place for some new ink and was referred to The Body Shop. All of my previous tattoos have been by places/artists that I vetted and researched for a month at least before a needle w... Read More
I was looking for a place for some new ink and was referred to The Body Shop. All of my previous tattoos have been by places/artists that I vetted and researched for a month at least before a needle went to skin. I was in a rush on this as I had my sister in law here from Japan and she wanted to get a tattoo covered up. So I just took a leap of faith, and it paid off. Alisa was our artist and I was very impressed with her work. Outlining was great and the greywashing was also pretty good. Even with my researching and hours of looking at portfolios of previous artists I've had tattoos done by, I can still find a stray line here or there or a little bit of shading that wasn't quite up to par, which I understand comes with the territory as your not drawing on paper, it's skin and it reacts to the needle and raises, inflames a bit, becomes irritated. With all that in mind Alisa still managed to give me the best tattoo I've had yet (in terms of quality of outlining/greywashing/shading *I only have shaded/greywash tattoos). As far as the experience, it was pretty laid back but mixed with the right amount professionalism. The tattoo was about 5 inches wide and 8 inches long and pretty detailed. Amazingly I was able to get in the next day to get it, which was also a first for me. The shop was clean, fresh needles taken out of package in front of me, all prep work done in front of me. After the tattoo the bandaging was a sort of black on one side gauze on the other type bandage. The only thing negative I can say about the whole experience (and it really isn't a big deal) was that masking tape was used to hold the bandage on. Reason I say it's not a big deal is that bandage is only supposed to stay on for 2-6 hours. Mine came off in about 2 hours as my body had already started to accept the ink and had stopped bleeding. All in all I'm very satisfied with my experience here and will definitely be going back, probably a few times, in the near future. Read Less
Gregg C.
5 Jul 2008
REPORT
great quality tattoos and body piercings, awsome selection on body jewelry, glass accessories, leather items. and best of all the best customer service in any tattoo shop i have ever been in ( and i h... Read More
great quality tattoos and body piercings, awsome selection on body jewelry, glass accessories, leather items. and best of all the best customer service in any tattoo shop i have ever been in ( and i have been in many shops) Read Less
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(607) 753-0202
3 Groton Avenue
Cortland New York 13045
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
12:00PM-18:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
12:00PM-18:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
12:00PM-18:00PM
Thursday
Thu
12:00PM-18:00PM
Friday
Fri
12:00PM-20:00PM
Saturday
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12:00PM-20:00PM
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The Body Shop Tattoo

Cortland, New York
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3 Groton Avenue
Cortland New York 13045
The Body Shop and its staff are dedicated to providing a clean and comfortable environment for your personal modification needs. Both our tattooist and piercer are New York State certified in Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, and HIV Training. We also have an LPN on staff. We use autoclave sterilization and have it tested monthly to insure it is working properly. We offer flash or custom work for tattoos and you are more than welcome to bring in your own design. Our piercings are $25 above the waist. We have the largest selection of body jewelry and also carry smoking accessories.
Monday
12:00PM-18:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-18:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-18:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-18:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Edward K.
10 May 2018
REPORT
Great place, really clean. The owners are  friendly, professional and helpful. We've had tattoo's and piercings and they went well and turned out great.
Chrissy Lederman
4 May 2018
REPORT
Only place I will go to get my piercings, clean professional and personable! Totally recommend going to The Body Shop for piercings and body jewelry!
Jake Gaul
19 Apr 2018
REPORT
Highly dont recommend this place, girlfriend got a tattoo started and there scumbag artist skip town and they want to charge her again to finish it after its already been paid in full.plus the tattoo ... Read More
Highly dont recommend this place, girlfriend got a tattoo started and there scumbag artist skip town and they want to charge her again to finish it after its already been paid in full.plus the tattoo looks terrible Read Less
Nathaniel Kemp
13 Apr 2018
REPORT
I’ve gotten two tattoos and a piercing done here so far. Still working on finishing my side tattoo and I’ve not yet been disappointed with this shop. They try and give you the best experience and they... Read More
I’ve gotten two tattoos and a piercing done here so far. Still working on finishing my side tattoo and I’ve not yet been disappointed with this shop. They try and give you the best experience and they are very nice people Read Less
mary maple
22 Mar 2018
REPORT
Got a horrible infection had to get IV antibiotics in the ER. I would never recommend this place to anyone and they are very rude about everything? s***** business.now I know why they change locations... Read More
Got a horrible infection had to get IV antibiotics in the ER. I would never recommend this place to anyone and they are very rude about everything? s***** business.now I know why they change locations every couple of years Read Less
Regina Linde
29 Dec 2017
REPORT
Love my tattoos from The Body Shop
Helen Morris
6 Aug 2017
REPORT
Very clean establishment have had all 12 of my tattoos done their never had no complications. Everything is sterile and in sealed packages. They are located in the beach house on Main Street in cort... Read More
Very clean establishment have had all 12 of my tattoos done their never had no complications. Everything is sterile and in sealed packages. They are located in the beach house on Main Street in cortland. Read Less
Gwendalynn Marie Adsitt
5 Aug 2017
REPORT
My husband, my bestfriend, and I absolutely love this shop. It is the only place we go to for tattoos now. I have 5 tattoos but 4 of these tattoos where done by Alisa and i must say i love her work. E... Read More
My husband, my bestfriend, and I absolutely love this shop. It is the only place we go to for tattoos now. I have 5 tattoos but 4 of these tattoos where done by Alisa and i must say i love her work. Each time i gave her a few ideas of what i was looking for and she mixed then all toghter into exactly what i wanted. The prices are amazing as well. I strongly recommend that anyone who has never gotten a tattoo before go here first. When my husband got his 1st tattoo he was really nervous about it but Alisa goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is well taken care of and her personality really brightens the room. Thank you body shop for such great service. Read Less
Travis Bush
9 Jul 2017
REPORT
It's not dirty like some of the tattoo shops that are in cortland but I got 4 tattoos done by the artist there she does a awesome job at doing tattoos the people there are very nice and helpful
Paul Golden
8 Jul 2017
REPORT
Always a pleasure. I've gotten 5 tattoos, not an issue ever. Keep up the good work guys!
Ginger Miner
3 Jun 2017
REPORT
Great prices, great pieces, great work! I'd highly recommend!
Lori Ann Mapes
24 May 2017
REPORT
�got a horrible infection(CELLULITIS) had to get iv antibiotics in the er.. I would not ever recommend this place to anyone and they are very rude about everything � shitty business
Deanna Fairbanks
23 May 2017
REPORT
My friend got a tatoo here and got a terrible infection. She had to go the hospital and get IV antibiotics lost two days of work. It now looks terrible. Beware.
Kuner X
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
Thanks again, will upload picture of the new addition soon.
Ahren Morse
18 Feb 2017
REPORT
Courtney Purcell
20 Oct 2016
REPORT
I got all 5 of my tattoos done here big and small and they have been amazing. I always come here with an idea of what I want and she always comes up with exactly what I want if it better. I love this ... Read More
I got all 5 of my tattoos done here big and small and they have been amazing. I always come here with an idea of what I want and she always comes up with exactly what I want if it better. I love this place. Thank you Alisa. She has done at least one or all of my siblings tattoos and they love her. I will always come back because of her!! Read Less
Kellen Tye Sherwin
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
Just got my tattoo today !!! Awesome tattoo and experience. I will defiantly be reffering family and friends. I will also be coming back for more of them !! Shading was unbelievable 10/10
Riann Nova
22 May 2016
REPORT
Got my tattoo 2 years ago in July and almost all of the ink is gone. The lines are shakes and it looks horrible. Thanks for a temporary tattoo that permanently looks awful.
Rachel Baldwin
15 May 2016
REPORT
I got my first tattoo ever here yesterday and she did it perfectly. She kept me laughing and distracted and let my friends come in which was great. I couldn't want anything better it's the best thing ... Read More
I got my first tattoo ever here yesterday and she did it perfectly. She kept me laughing and distracted and let my friends come in which was great. I couldn't want anything better it's the best thing ever. I might be addicted to tattoos now I already want another Read Less
Renee L Gehm
28 Feb 2016
REPORT
Always have a great time getting tattooed by Alisa! We are currently working on my third one done by her. Always have a fun time in the shop! Look forward to many more tattoo sessions in the future... Read More
Always have a great time getting tattooed by Alisa! We are currently working on my third one done by her. Always have a fun time in the shop! Look forward to many more tattoo sessions in the future! Read Less
Kerrie C.
4 Feb 2015
REPORT
Amazing people Gregg is so awesome and always bright eyed and has a smile on his face. He is supper at piercings and tattoos. Alisa is supper genital doing tattoos and just amazing atmosphere there. I... Read More
Amazing people Gregg is so awesome and always bright eyed and has a smile on his face. He is supper at piercings and tattoos. Alisa is supper genital doing tattoos and just amazing atmosphere there. I will always get my work done there. Read Less
Amanda B.
4 Feb 2015
REPORT
Love this store they are awesome I haven't gotten a tattoo but I do smoke and ecig and I buy all my juice there and now it where I will buy all my hardware as well. They stand by there products and I ... Read More
Love this store they are awesome I haven't gotten a tattoo but I do smoke and ecig and I buy all my juice there and now it where I will buy all my hardware as well. They stand by there products and I appreciate that.They are friendly and they do a lot for there community. Read Less
Ryan Williams
9 Jan 2015
REPORT
I was looking for a place for some new ink and was referred to The Body Shop. All of my previous tattoos have been by places/artists that I vetted and researched for a month at least before a needle w... Read More
I was looking for a place for some new ink and was referred to The Body Shop. All of my previous tattoos have been by places/artists that I vetted and researched for a month at least before a needle went to skin. I was in a rush on this as I had my sister in law here from Japan and she wanted to get a tattoo covered up. So I just took a leap of faith, and it paid off. Alisa was our artist and I was very impressed with her work. Outlining was great and the greywashing was also pretty good. Even with my researching and hours of looking at portfolios of previous artists I've had tattoos done by, I can still find a stray line here or there or a little bit of shading that wasn't quite up to par, which I understand comes with the territory as your not drawing on paper, it's skin and it reacts to the needle and raises, inflames a bit, becomes irritated. With all that in mind Alisa still managed to give me the best tattoo I've had yet (in terms of quality of outlining/greywashing/shading *I only have shaded/greywash tattoos). As far as the experience, it was pretty laid back but mixed with the right amount professionalism. The tattoo was about 5 inches wide and 8 inches long and pretty detailed. Amazingly I was able to get in the next day to get it, which was also a first for me. The shop was clean, fresh needles taken out of package in front of me, all prep work done in front of me. After the tattoo the bandaging was a sort of black on one side gauze on the other type bandage. The only thing negative I can say about the whole experience (and it really isn't a big deal) was that masking tape was used to hold the bandage on. Reason I say it's not a big deal is that bandage is only supposed to stay on for 2-6 hours. Mine came off in about 2 hours as my body had already started to accept the ink and had stopped bleeding. All in all I'm very satisfied with my experience here and will definitely be going back, probably a few times, in the near future. Read Less
Gregg C.
5 Jul 2008
REPORT
great quality tattoos and body piercings, awsome selection on body jewelry, glass accessories, leather items. and best of all the best customer service in any tattoo shop i have ever been in ( and i h... Read More
great quality tattoos and body piercings, awsome selection on body jewelry, glass accessories, leather items. and best of all the best customer service in any tattoo shop i have ever been in ( and i have been in many shops) Read Less
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