Where Beauty Meets Bold: Cherry Bomb Studio Redefines Body Art on the Lower East Side
Walk along Eldridge Street and you will spot it right away: bright pink decals in the windows, neon lights, and the steady buzz of tattoo machines mixed with a feel-good playlist. Cherry Bomb Studio is the Lower East Side shop turning tattoos and piercings into the city’s most inclusive beauty ritual.
From Parlour to Self-Care Haven
Founder Roach “Ro” Bataille (they them) opened Cherry Bomb to make body art feel as safe and celebratory as a favorite facial. That mission shapes every step you take inside.
Consent comes first. Every appointment starts with pronoun confirmation, comfort check-ins, and a pause policy that lets clients stop at any moment.
Safety standards match the Association of Professional Piercers. Single-use needles, implant-grade jewellery, and a spotless room give clients full peace of mind.
A fully queer staff make the space feel welcoming for all.
Femme punk energy rules the visuals. Think candy-pink flash sheets, bold blackwork, and after-care kits wrapped like luxury beauty hauls.
No surprise that forty percent of bookings come from first timers who never felt welcome elsewhere.
Next-Generation Beauty Service Culture
Across New York, a wave of businesses combines ethical practices, fast yet thoughtful service, and identity-driven design. Cafes double as spas, gender-neutral barbers and quick-hit facial bars feel as routine as a manicure. Cherry Bomb stands at the front of this movement, offering body art as a beauty ritual rooted in self care and personal agency.
Other destinations share this future-facing spirit. Chillhouse blends lattes with nail art and express facials. Glowbar delivers thirty-minute derm-grade facials on a monthly membership. Hairrari reframes haircuts with a pay-for-time model that sidesteps gender. Vanity Projects fuses intricate nail work with rotating art exhibitions. Together, these spots prove that modern beauty is experiential, inclusive, and community focused.
Why Cherry Bomb Leads the Pack
Body art becomes an extension of identity rather than rebellion.
Femme visuals come without gendered expectations or language.
Ongoing events like flash fundraisers and zine launches create a living community.
Total transparency rules everything from sterilization logs to price lists.
Experience It for Yourself
Looking for a bold blackwork cherry, a sleek septum ring, or simply a studio that gets your pronouns right the first time? Book online, stop in for a consult, or drop by the next flash day to see how Cherry Bomb is writing the new rulebook for beauty services in New York City.