I decided to get my first Tattoo in rememberance of my Son that passed away. I wasnt sure what I…read morewanted but with the help and guidance of the Owner/Ronnie we discussed and came to a decision. The shop was ultra modern and imaculate. His staff were all so welcoming and talanted. I live in Miami and have received so many compliments and people asking for his information. You will have a great experience at MERK INK TATTOO STUDIO. Thank You Ronnie

I'm afraid I don't know the name of the artist I had the misfortune of meeting; all I know is he…read morewas not the owner. I do believe he goes by Ireland Tattoo. I cannot speak to the quality of his artwork as we never got that far. My friend and I walked into the shop looking to get matching tattoos. Nothing big, maybe a couple of inches, no color. The man was very aggressive from the get-go. He had zero patience when it came to what we wanted- we had a nice idea but were hoping to work with the artist to execute it. While he was working on someone else, he demanded answers RIGHT NOW- he was not willing to talk it over with us at all. Again, his manner was very brusque and aggressive. When we finally had a design hammered down, we asked if it could be turned facing us. You would have thought that we had asked him to walk to Antarctica with bare feet. He incessantly argued with us regarding this. He kept stating "it's wrong." Is it though? If I am paying you for a service and I insist on the way I want it, then what is wrong? He then said "Well, why would you want it WRONG?" He really kept stressing the word WRONG. My answer was- it's my body, my choice! Again, I am paying YOU. YOU are working for ME. It was like trying to reason with a toddler. Finally, he was so dismissive and demeaning, like he was doing us a FAVOR by doing our tattoos, that I told him that we would just go somewhere else. And we did, one block away, where the artist was extremely sweet, told us she would do it any way we wanted it, AND charged me a whopping $80 LESS than what he had quoted me. And I love it. It is so RIGHT. (When we told her about our experience at Merk, she said she had heard it before. So apparently this guy has no social skills and it wasn't just us.) I get being an artist. If your art is so important to you that you don't want to compromise, then go paint a picture. Go commission a model to get your art put on their skin. But when you are in the SERVICE industry, you are there to do what the customer wants. Your input is fine, but the antagonism and arrogance are not. I cannot speak for the rest of the artists at this studio, but I would avoid the dark-haired man who was in the second booth. He needs to have a handler to deal with customers for him or something. Or perhaps a muzzle.

My daughter and I were making our way down the strip. The Black Veil caught our eye so of course we…read morehad to make our way in. This place is dark, mysterious and beautiful at the same time. The setting of this store is mysteriously romantic but with a very dark tone. I loved the floral placement, the lighting, how everything is perfectly placed. The most beautiful piece in this store is that huge, ornate mirror in the back corner. A stunning piece that I'm sure is not for sale. But what a stunner that added so a romantic feel to the store. On the other side of that romantic tone is the dark side of it. The decor, the art, the books are very dark. It's a lot to take in but at the same time very intriguing. It's eerie but not eerie enough to scare you. Honestly, the perfect shop for your decor if your lifestyle craves that rich dark note to it. Staff was friendly. Store is beautiful. I didn't realize that there was a tattoo joint in the back. My daughter wanted a tat while we were in Salem so that would have been dope to get one here. I don't know when we will be back in Salem but I look forward to stopping in and checking everything out again.

We stopped into The Black Veil Studio while walking around and window shopping…read more The vibe inside of The Black Veil Studio encompassed Salem and all of it's witchiness. The interior was so beautiful and scary, but in a classy way. There were unique book editions and artwork everywhere. I took home an Ozzy Osbourne post card that fit perfectly on my refrigerator. I actually didn't realize that they are also a tattoo studio - that would have been cool to check out, but I was so distracted and intrigued with the front of the store that I never even noticed. Staff were very friendly and approachable! I highly suggest checking out The Black Veil Studio whether it is for a tattoo or to check out their awesome items for sale.

Great job on my tattoos the peoole are very nice and helpful had a great time and went home with…read moresome amazing tattos

I really like how I was treated very friendly. "Mike" (I'm sorry not to have remembered his name)…read moreas it's been like 2 or 3+ years since I was at Boston St Tattoo. I showed him a drawing only. He said it was good enough! Mike liked it and did it free-hand from a little picture. I couldn't be happier! I can see it on my left arm. It was like an answer about "Who I was, really? What better defined me?" This defined a moment, when I see it thru out the days! Anyways, my newest tattoo is exactly how I'd seen it there so many times before. Mike was def a pro, who knew how to color and do the word "Light" as if it really shone! People, who are curios, like myself, ask to see it! Thanks!! And to Mike, or Matt. (I can't remember names anymore).

John was excellent. 5 stars for sure. We got referred to Troy, who then recommended John, based on…read morethe style we preferred. I would recommended this place to any/everyone. Very professional, clean, and an overall great experience!!!

Chris Spuglio is a very talented artist and seemingly nice person. Unfortunately he can't be…read morebothered to respond to requests or show up for appointments. I know his talent so I reached out to him for over four months before he got back to me with an appointment date, and then I drove 2 hours round-trip to Lynn and waited a half hour at a locked door. So disappointing.

Dave is so talented with black & gray! He takes the time to…read morelisten to your vision and gets it right. Tattoos are forever, so worth getting what you want!

From the owner: At Mackako Tattoo Studio, we are dedicated to bringing our clients vision to life by adding our 40+…read moreyears of combined experience and creativity. All of our artists are established, and well versed in every different style of Tattooing. We are dedicated to providing a comfortable atmosphere, clean environment and custom quality art. Call us at 339-440-5287 to book an appointment. Walk in's welcome!

We went for walk-in tattoos, 2 tattoos and same design that we provided images for copying…read more Honestly the tattoo itself is decent but the artist was SUPER heavy handed and cut both of us in multiple spots. We're both pretty heavily tatted and generally sit great but both of us were twitching and flinching in obvious pain throughout the entire tattoo. Not sure if the machine speed was off or this was his standard style (he mentioned we sat super well which was funny to us since it was the worst we've ever sat). Besides the tattoo issues, the shop in general was definitely in need of a deep cleaning! There were lots of cobwebs and dust on fixtures and the bathroom was literally a construction site. We love supporting local shops and artists, but definitely won't be back here.

the only place i will now go for a tattoo. they are clean, up front, no bs. exactly what you want…read morefrom a shop. the guys give you a fair quote quickly. i havent done anything big here but imagine it is easy as pie

I came in for the Friday the 13th special, not knowing what the designs would be. My artist was…read moreJimmy, and I chose a design for my inner arm. The guy at the front desk helped me align it and said it would fit well. I picked a woman's face framed by a rose. I wish they would have let me know that it was a poor placement before putting the stencil on. The first part went fine, but shortly after doing part of the initial outline he told me that it would hurt a lot more when he began the inside of my arm. I tried to get through it, but eventually we decided to ditch the rose and just keep the face. Even though I got half the tattoo, I paid the full price. It looks great (and his lines are incredible) but I only got half of what I paid for. If I been advised about the placement, I probably would have chosen a different spot. Overall, the art is great and the staff are accommodating, but you might not get the best advice and end up leaving with half a tattoo.

Josh sucks at tattoos I wouldn't let him tattoo me for free. Free…read moreoooooooooòòooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooTattoo came out like shit and is peeling now i gotta get it fixed elsewhere

I took my daughter to Expensive Pain Hood Ink Zoo. Previously, I spoke with Jeffrey Brito, the…read moreowner on the phone, and his only concern was to make sure my daughter and I were happy. As I was talking to him on the phone, I thought he seemed like a decent guy. I went online and searched it up as anyone should do if they are paying for a service restaurant, hotel, or something thats getting put your body. You're not being a stan your being proactive. What I saw was impressive. Not only his work, that was bussin, but how he gives back to the community. When we got to the shop, I was even more impressed. Cleanest tattoo shop I have ever seen, and everyone was super friendly. We started to work on the tattoo, and then I was convinced he was dope and the shop vibe was dope. Professional, talented, and so chill. He took time to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. The free hand drawing, along with the speed and accuracy of the tattoo, were fire. He has huge hands with a light touch. After he was finished, the area was hardly even red. I would highly recommend Jeffrey Brito and Expensive Pain Hood Ink Zoo. He is the GOAT! Mama Rose

This place is amazing! Had a random urge to get Inked and had heard great reviews word of mouth so…read moreI decided to walk in. I had a bunch of ideas for what i wanted to get done but nothing specific and i was all over the place with ideas and Jarod sat down with me and talked about my ideas and was so helpful in making my vision come true! That meant so much to me I've consulted other artists before and they were onLy interested in booking the appointment not helping with the vision behind it. Together we came up with what i wanted and tattooed it all the same day i walked in. The staff are all super friendly and the shop is very clean and up to date. I was also pierced here shortly after! Nothing but great things to say! Highly recommend if you're on the North Shore coming by! They also sell tattoo supplies for artists and 7 Deadly Sins shirts and hoodies which are sick! 5 stiz-ars ya bishhhh

All I can say is the artists that work in this shop r all amazing in there own ways....got a new…read morepiece today done by Martin n I absolutely love it...gave him a picture n he made it happen lol...he definitely captured my puggys durpy face for sure...thanks a lot Martin u did an amazing job...can't wait for the next piece...