Most piercers have a steady hand. Nikki has that — plus a nursing degree.

Nikki Albano is Tattoo Plug NYC's piercing specialist and a licensed registered nurse, bringing a level of medical expertise and safety standards to the piercing room that no other studio in Astoria can match. Her clinical background means every piercing is performed with surgical precision, strict sterile technique, and a genuine understanding of anatomy, healing, and aftercare that goes far beyond industry standard.

Whether it's your first piercing or your fifteenth, Nikki creates an experience that feels professional, safe, and completely stress-free. When you want the cleanest, safest piercing in Queens — this is where you come.

Specialties: Body Piercing · Ear Piercing · Nose Piercing · Cartilage · Medically-Informed Aftercare · All Piercing Types

📍 Tattoo Plug NYC — 3038 Steinway St, Astoria, Queens, NY 📅 Walk-ins welcome Tuesday–Thursday 12-9Pm Friday-Sunday 12–10PM