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    Route 9 Tattoo & Body Piercing

    3.3 (113 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Amazing experience. Took my daughter to get matching tattoos. Her first, my kind of first. Steve was fantastic. His room was so cool! He is an honorable artist. I wanted to make a shift in the design that my daughter created and he told me, "if I touch this, it's not hers anymore." That statement alone changed my perspective and we went with her design. He was quick, efficient, and friendly. We had a cool conversation about music. For these first-timers will be back again. My daughter could not stop raving about her experience.

    Abigail S.

    Nat has done three of my tattoos and she is INCREDIBLE I cannot recommend her enough and would not trust anyone else with fine detail!!

    John K.

    I just left Rt 9 a few hours ago and started looking for where I could write this review. The long story short: 5/5 I recommend it to anyone in the area. Full story: A few months ago I went in to sit down with artist Bosco Layne, and give him an idea of what I wanted. I had trouble voicing exactly what I wanted but I brought reference pictures of other work I liked and some of his that I liked. A few weeks later I saw what he came up with and was thrilled. I was still booked a little while out so I had two sessions booked to just make any revisions I wanted and then the appointment. Bosco came up with something I liked so much I didn't need any revisions so these meetings were moot, but I'm glad we had the time to sit between them and reflect that I didn't want to change anything out. That leads me to today. The appointment went great, and the tattoo came out better than I could have hoped. The pricing was more than fair, and I couldn't be happier. They take COVID precautions seriously, I was temperature checked and everyone was masked the entire time I was there. I will be coming back to them in the future if I add on to this or get new work done for sure.

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    Emily R.

    I had the best experience here last Wednesday with Natalia. She is freaking amazing. I've gotten tattoos before, but this by far is the biggest most intricate one I I've gotten. I was nervous to say the least. Natalia created an amazing calming peaceful environment. As I stepped into her studio my anxiety instantly went away. On top of that she is so super friendly. 10/10 would recommend. Front desk staff was super friendly as well

    Sarah B.

    I had my very first tattoo done with Bosco, and it was an amazing experience. He was so patient with my "inspiration " photos and turning it into a beautiful piece of art. Bosco's ability with clean lines and AMAZING color is unmatched. I am so happy with the outcome and as everyone says, I look forward to my next tattoo... only with Bosco!!

    I went to route 9 a few years ago and got a pretty basic wave design, the line work wasn't the best I wouldn't go again.

    Sentimental tattoo for my grandmother. Natalia did this and was very talented in her line work and lettering.
    Samantha R.

    Great experience! Walked in on a Saturday with no appointment. Only waited an hour and got tattooed by natalia. She does amazing work. The owner was very nice and made sure I was 100% happy with my tattoo before getting it. Natalia worked with me and calmed me down. (I was a little nervous). I will be back very soon and will bring my fiance so he can get some work done as well. Highly recommend!!

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    Nicole M.

    Walked in with some friends this past Friday to see Natalia and we couldn't be happier with how our tattoos came out! Usually when you walk into a tattoo shop it can feel a bit intimidating but not here, everyone was so friendly. Natalia transformed a tattoo I had gotten four years ago and I wish I had found out about her sooner. Her style is beautiful, she is very sweet and personable, and her work space is very relaxing. We will all be back soon for more!

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    best place to get ink. I'm over due - I think I'll call this week !!!!!! I usually see jess and she nails it spot on every time

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    Walked in with some friends this past Friday to see Natalia and we couldn't be happier with how our tattoos came out!

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    Body Art Studio 13

    Body Art Studio 13

    4.1
    (40 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    UPDATE: The owner of Body Art Studio 13, Tony, reached out promptly and condoned Amy's actions, and…read moreemphasized the lack excuse for them, which was greatly appreciated. Amy also reached out and apologized. I'm unsure if I will consider the studio in the future, but I appreciate the follow up. Tony seems amazing, and I'm sure he runs an amazing studio- an unfortunate bad experience that is likely rare. My experience with Body Art Studio 13 started out positive. I had booked an appointment through Instagram DMs as instructed, had a lovely conversation with my artist's assistant, and sent my deposit to the artist that I had booked with- Amy Heath. However, at 11:30PM the night before my appointment, I received a text that my appointment had been cancelled. To preface a little bit: I had booked for two tattoos, and this would have been my first experience with tattoos. I greatly admired, and truly still do admire, the work of Amy- I was absolutely thrilled to be working with her and planned an hour long commute that was a rare opportunity in order to be tattooed by her. I sent her a quick DM asking why my appointment had been cancelled, and I decided to try calling her at 11:45PM. The first call had no answer, so I decided to just try one more time. She answered, said, "F*ck off, I'm in bed," and hung up. I will attach photos of the exchange that followed. I was truly excited for my appointment, and I would have understood Amy's frustration if she had been polite about it. I was very frustrated about the cancellation, as I took lots of time to pick an artist and studio that I felt would provide a good experience, but I did not stoop to the level of rudeness and extreme unprofessionalism that Amy did. Amy lost herself, and Body Art Studio 13, someone who would have been a very loyal patron. So disappointed.

    I had such a great experience getting my first tattoo done by Amy (@inked_miss). Communication…read moreprior to my appointment was good, and pretty quick. The facility itself is beautiful- it's big and has lots of open space. A really relaxed atmosphere and not intimidating at all. Everyone I met while I was there was super nice, too. As far as the process itself, I felt extremely confident in how clean everything was and Amy's process was great- she took her time and explained what she was doing and why which made me feel at easy. She offered breaks consistently, checked in often, and very sweetly gave me both gum and a lollipop as a distraction. The tattoo itself came out great and she gave me easy and clear aftercare instructions, as well as a fast way to reach her should I have any additional questions, and offered touch ups over the next few months if I noticed any cracking or anything like that as it healed (my design had a lot of done lines). I will definitely be back for my next tattoo, Amy is fantastic and I had a great experience here!

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    The Kingdom Tattoo Company

    The Kingdom Tattoo Company

    4.1
    (42 reviews)
    30.2 mi

    Cleanest tattoo shop I have ever seen. The staff at Kingdom Tattoo were so friendly and welcoming,…read moreand the artists are truly excellent. The location right in Danvers Square is super convenient too. Our family wanted to do something special for our Yai Yai, who is turning 90 in July. She has the most beautiful handwriting, so we decided to use her script saying "Love You More" for matching family tattoos. Peter (@Petermon.tattoo) was absolutely amazing. He coordinated and accommodated 8 family members in one day -- some getting simple script tattoos while helping others create custom designs incorporating Yai Yai's handwriting. The best part was when Yai Yai unexpectedly stopped by and decided she wanted a tattoo too! Peter happily tattooed her, making her his oldest customer ever. He was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming to everyone, and he made Yai Yai feel so special. We had 3 generations of family tattooed together on the same day, and it became such a meaningful memory for all of us. We all had a blast. Thank you Peter for everything You helped make our LOVE YOU MORE tattoo crew's vision a reality! Family is forever... so are our tattoos Highly recommend Kingdom Tattoo and especially Peter for anyone looking a talented artist and an unforgettable experience.

    I was pierced here, I've gotten multiple piercings here by Lhouis - No problems, he's great. I got…read moremy industrial, arguably my biggest piercing yet, by whoever was on that day. It was Debora, who pierced me incorrectly, either knowing or not knowing I didn't have the right anatomy. The bar touches my flat, which is a big no no. She never told me to come back and get it downsized, and I have incredibly large bumps on my ear now where I was pierced. It's been 5 months, it has ALWAYS touched my flat, and even following care instructions it was always irritated. I didn't know ANY of this until I went and saw a proper piercer. I've had to remove and retire the piercing.

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    Rockstar Body Piercing

    Rockstar Body Piercing

    4.4
    (232 reviews)
    33.1 mi
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    The pricing at Rockstar is very steep, but you absolutely get what you pay for. Clean, precise,…read moreprofessional, & knowledgeable. I learned my lesson a few years ago when I got my second lobe piercings done somewhere else & they were done totally unevenly - it was like the universe telling me to take my ass back to Rockstar. I've gotten new piercings, old piercings re-pierced, jewelry changed out, bits & bobs tightened, professional guidance on piercings, & more at Rockstar Body Piercing. They always do a great job. Know that you'll be paying a pretty penny here but it will absolutely be worth it.

    INFECTED PIERCING I…read morereally wanted to love this place, which makes me more upset about the infection and the week of antibiotics I needed after trusting them. I bought a white gold earring recommended by the piercer, which fell out after just 3 days. When I went back that day to have it reinserted, the same piercer who first recommended the earring admitted the post was "too soft". He mentioned they'd just started carrying this manufacturer's jewelry and had to add an extra bend beyond the standard one to keep it in. Worse, he reinserted the jewelry without cleaning my ear, essentially pushing bacteria into the open wound. I returned the next day because it felt off, but was dismissed and told it was fine. Four days after that, I was at Urgent Care: pain, swelling, redness spreading across my ear, warm to the touch. The doctor diagnosed me with cellulitis, removed the earring, and prescribed Ciprofloxacin. When I called to ask for a refund, the owner refused to acknowledge any fault. I understand things go wrong sometimes. What matters is how a business responds. Selling jewelry that isn't fit for purpose, skipping sanitation steps, and then dismissing a customer who ended up in urgent care is not okay. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

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    Route 9 Tattoo & Body Piercing - tattoo - Updated July 2026

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