I got my first tattoo done at onyx tattoo about a year and a half ago. Dave, the owner, is a heck…read moreof a nice guy. He did a fantastic job on my tattoo and I didn't find it to be overpriced. As I'm looking at my next one or two, I will definitely be asking Onyx to do the work.

This is a hella good tattoo shop with great prices. Great people, overall a great first tattoo…read moreexperience!

Great staff, clean environment, very friendly took the time to go over my tattoo design and help me…read morewith the creative process.

I got my boyfriend a tattoo for his birthday, Constance did an AMAZING job & got done both of the…read moretattoos he wanted within our budget. 10/10 girl! we love it!!

I went into mine magic to you have a conversation related to getting a tattoo. The owner began to…read morehave a conversation from across the shop in front of couple other people who are standing there. That was awkward right from the get go. When I told her why I was there, her next question was whether I had an appointment. I said no that I just wanted to get a sense of when she be able to do the tattoo and perhaps schedule an appointment. She seemed irritated I even came in. From that point on it just go worse. I'll spare all the details, but she was extremely rude and condescending. When I asked about a ballpark price, that was another fiasco. She gave me a pretty large window of what it might be when other artists I've spoke with were able to give me fairly specific estimates. I've heard her work is mediocre, but the tattoo is really simple and I figured because if it's simplicity, if I could save a few bucks, that would be a good decision. But everything about my short visit was a huge disappointment. I will never ever get a tattoo or anything else from this person. I cannot believe how rude she was.

Everyone was so nice! Mike, my artist, was amazing! This was my 7th tattoo, but it was right on the…read moreelbow so I was a little nervous. Mike was fantastic and was able to get my mind off of it, and kept checking on me through the process. I loved the halloween vibe of the shop as well. If you're in Houghton Lake, I'd 100% recommend!

I got my 3rd tattoo and was excited, I was told since it was small and simple it would be the shop…read moreminimum of about $60, I got there, my tattoo artist is late, no biggie I got nowhere to be and he was fixing his motorcycle brakes, pretty important, and the person I wanted with me was also late, an hour and a half later, I'm filling out the form and my artist is there asking if I was sure I wanted it to be what I said, a blocked out paw print from my cat, asking if I wanted names or shading anything, I said no and he said well see and try out some stuff, while I'm ON THE TABLE he starts going through some changes and I'm to awquard to say no, it turns out really cool a 3d outline of the paw print, and he charges me $100 which I don't have, and they didn't tell me beforehand it was cash only, I managed to pay through Paypal with the receptionist since I don't have 100$ on me and I can make a delayed payment through Paypal, the shop was cool they put on some music after the first hour or so, and I love my tattoo, they didn't give me any after care instructions but since its my 3rd I know what to do, the people were kind and fun to chat with though

Maggie is a great piercer. Super knowledgeable and I appreciated the emphasis on cleanliness and…read moresanitation. Her personality is perfect for easing shaky nerves. The process was quick and easy.

I attended Black Ball's flash sale on 3/27/25. The place was hopping. I witnessed many very happy…read morecustomers exit as I waited for my turn. I got Jon as my artist. He did an amazing job. I love it. The lines and shading are perfect. I went back the next day to purchase something and he remembered me! I showed him the work and we talked about possible additions. I loved his ideas and I'm very grateful I was able to attend the event. Thank you Black Ball and Jon!!

Amazing place to go for a tattoo or a piercing. I went to Brooke for my first tattoo, and she did…read morean amazing job with the fine lines, and was very sweet. Everyone at the shop was super friendly and had great vibes. She got my tattoo done quickly, and it was a great price! I'd definitely go here again

Vibe and staff were great, but the piercer offered to put hoops into fresh piercings (huge red…read moreflag) and used bars that were too short to accommodate swelling for my snakebites (another red flag). I had to change them out after a few days bc they were embedding and so painful it was waking me up in the middle of the night throbbing. These were piercings number 16 and 17 for me, so I pretty much know the ropes, and this was a jewelry issue for sure. If you go to get piercings here, make sure to advocate for yourself and ask for the longer bars and you should be good.

Mike did matching tattoo's on me, my daughter in-law and granddaughter that my granddaughter drew…read more We are absolutely thrilled with the tattoos. Mike has a lot of experience and is very talanted. The owner (also named Mike) does piercing. The shop is beautiful and I recommend them highly. Help others with another review

Top notch, piercings and body jewelry all titanium surgical grade Mike is a wonderful person and…read moredoes a great job very calm atmosphere

Owner / artist failed to provide proper services... i paid in full to have this tatto complete even…read morethough he completely failed in the design.... i called several times in hopes to have it finished but somehow (even though i already paid in full) they were booked out for 6 months or longer ..... tbh i highly doubt it ...based on when i first started working with them they had just opened