Black Hatchet Tattoo Co.

Ray was amazing, so easy going, made my first tattoo experience go so easy and his work came out amazing.

One of the best shops I’ve been in. Very clean, friendly, and super professional. The caliber of work being done is top notch and the downstairs work space is awesome. The process of setting up an appointment all the way to aftercare was the best I’ve experienced. Absolutely worth a visit!

I love Ela! She is an awesome artist.

Gotten 4 tattoos there. All great. Will definitely keep going. Lexi is great

I got my first tattoo from black hatchet May ‘22. The shop was was clean/sterile. The artist was great. He came up with the tattoo based on my thoughts & some related pictures. Great first experience. I will definitely be returning for more!

Big thanks to Eric for turning a horrible, horrific mistake into a beautiful tattoo I love .. Great place, nice friendly people

Ricky and all the staff at Black Hatchet were exceptional. I felt comfortable the whole time, well as comfortable one can be while getting a tattoo! They have some VERY talented artists here. I would recommend this location to anyone! Thank you!

First ! Ricky is the best tattoo artist in CT hands down! And his shop black hatchet tattoo is the best shop in CT ! Their work can’t be matched !

Ricky is one of the best tattoo artists I have ever encountered. Highly recommend for any realistic work and black & grey. Huge fan of the entire Black Hatchett family. The way he runs his business is friendly, efficient, clean, honest and trustworthy.

I’ve been coming here for YEARS. Everyone at the shop is amazing and the artists are top tier. I recommend to everyone!

Love my Tattoo Lex!! The shop has an awesome vibe.

Ray is awesome, his work is outstanding and the price is good! My daughter and I won't go anywhere else!!! The staff is great, it's in a good location and my tattoos are 🔥!!! I can't say enough positive about Black Hatchet!

Ela (Mariela) was great - easy booking process and lashes. I booked a custom set because I wanted them to look natural, but she recommended a hybrid set because it would be more "durable." She didn't overdo my lashes and they still looked natural when she was done. Ela seemed knowledgeable about lash application and care, and I picked up a care kit (lash shampoo, brush, fan) from her. A week in, and I've shed a few lashes, but they still look nice.

I had been getting my eyelash extensions done with another lash tech in the New Haven area for quite some time. Due to her maternity leave, I needed to find a new lash tech. Five months later, not only am I still consistently going to Ela for my eyelash extensions, the lash tech that used to do my lashes is now going to her too! Mariela provides exceptional service and is unbelievably knowledgeable, talented, and accommodating! Her level of professionalism continuously impresses me. My appointment always starts on time, and my lashes are never anything less than fabulous. One of my favorite things about Ela is her honesty and dedication to her craft. Like any of the talented tattoo artists at Black Hatchet, Ela will always explain to you in-depth why something may or may not be a good idea. She is the licensed and certified professional after all. Ela genuinely has your best interest in mind, and providing you with an outcome you will love is of utmost importance to her. I recommend Ela to anyone looking for eyelash extensions and other cosmetic services! The front-of-the-house staff, Sam, is probably one of the friendliest and most welcoming individuals I've ever interacted with. Black Hatchet is undoubtedly a top-notch shop that provides the best possible experience out there – all the way around!

Katrina is a stand-up shop owner. I had visited Black Hatchet previously for an eyebrow service, which I had left very unhappy with. Katrina reached out personally, and made sure to rectify the situation at no cost, on her own time. Thanks to Katrina I will be back for a follow-up appointment in July!

I have been getting my lashes and brows done by Ela for a few months now and I can't say enough good things about her and her work! Every set of lashes she gave me have been gorgeous, and she found the perfect balance of glam and fullness that suited my style without being overbearing. Also, after having had my brows microbladed 5 years ago at a different place, I decided to try it here since they were almost completely faded out. Ultimately we opted for a powder brow and I could not be happier with the end result! My brows have always been sparse and slightly uneven, but Ela found the perfect color match and gave them a more defined and balanced look that now takes 0 effort on my part for them to be perfect every day. I'll be recommending Ela to anyone I know who is looking for lashes, brows, or other related cosmetic services. She explains the process thoroughly, is happy to answer questions, and makes sure aftercare instructions are clear so you get the best "life" out of your lash extensions and tattoo brows. Overall, the shop is always clean, the other staff members I've talked to have always been friendly and welcoming, and all of my visits have been great experiences so far! I'll definitely be back for more lash work in the future and also won't hesitate to book one of their tattoo artists once I finally decide what I want next!

Went to Ricky to get my upper arm done and had an amazing experience! Not only did I leave with an amazing piece of art on my arm but Ricky and his staff were awesome. During my tattoo I was able to watch a great choice of movies and felt very at ease and comfortable (besides the feeling of being stabbed for 4+hours) Definitely looking forward to booking my next appointment and being stabbed again. Thank you!!

I love this place and recommend it to everyone anytime tattoos come up in conversation. Right before COVID hit I got a traditional plague doctor mask on my leg by Eric Hesseltine (@hesselkong) and it looks amazing. Then in October ‘20 we started a Japanese piece on my chest that I gave him free range to use his artistic abilities and do his own thing. (The only parts that were stenciled are the mask on the chest, the daruma doll in the armpit and the face of the samurai on my arm. Everything surrounding that is freehand.) About 25hrs of time under the needle later we have finished the chest, a portion of my ribs, full armpit and the lines on my upper arm. I cannot wait to finish this project. Not to mention the shop itself is extremely clean, they have a bunch of books with everyone’s portfolios upstairs, flash books, TV’s everywhere and as many jolly ranchers as you want, and everyone there is very nice. I do quite a bit of research on shops and artists before I get work done and I’ll save you the trouble, just book an appointment. The only artist I’ve gotten work from is Eric, but I wouldn’t hesitate to get a piece from anybody at this shop. They have someone at this shop for everybody’s tattoo needs whether it’s traditional, Japanese, realism, the cartoon color style, coverups… everything. Check their Instagram/online portfolio’s, the pictures speak for themselves.

If you’re looking for a clean, professional shop with talented artists that breaks all stigmas of your stereotypical tattoo shop, then look no further than Black Hatchet. They offer a wide variety of styles to make sure you get exactly what you’re looking for.

Don’t waste your time going anywhere else but here. Every artist is incredibly talented, with all different styles. The shop is immaculately clean, all the staff are welcoming, and so kind. Hands down the best tattoo shop I’ve ever been so. I can’t recommend this place enough.