I came to Liquid Swordz after a series of disappointments (due to the snobby attitudes of the…read morestaff, and the unnecessarily high prices of the services) with other tattoo/piercing joints in the Ann Arbor area. The first thing that struck me was how busy it was on a Wednesday evening. Even so, the receptionist was pleasant and I was given paperwork to complete pretty quickly. The vibe is a friendly, relaxed one - lots of great art on the walls, a case of body jewelry to peruse, and a slideshow on a TV which displayed information and pictures of work by the tattoo artists and piercer. I observed a couple of guys getting tattoos, and my partner & I chatted with the receptionist as we waited. "Evil" Dave, the piercer, had just finished piercing the navels of two teenage girls, accompanied by their guardian - they looked a little wan when they came out, but there were no tears. I was there to get my nostril pierced, and from the time Dave walked me back to the time I was walking out of the place only a short fifteen minutes had elapsed. Dave was happy to let my partner watch the procedure, and he explained every step in detail. I was impressed with his degree of care and knowledge. He also has a great piercing 'bedside manner' - just the right blend of information and jokes - which put me totally at ease. If I ever get another piercing in the Ann Arbor area, it will definitely be at Liquid Swordz.

Tattoo was turned out great and the owner was extremely nice and made the appointment as…read morecomfortable as possible. There was a tv and music, the decor is very nice and chill. Was clean and when I was there it was only the owner working so we had the space to ourselves which made me feel more relaxed. Even walked me to my car because it isn't the best area, love how he went above and beyond!

I'm a "frequent flyer" of Brite Idea Tattoo, so keep in mind I might be biased a bit heavily in the…read morepositive direction. The studio itself is very modern and professional, with wooden floors, comfortable seating and ample space. The walls are adorned with pieces of art by Zera Anderson (who owns the joint and tattoos). Also, it is a small business owned by a local resident of the community. Over the summer, Jodi (who owned Ink For Life, formerly down the strip) is in town doing work, which long-standing customers are happy to take advantage of, but the majority of the year Zera herself is the only acting artist. This means two things necessarily - first, there is generally a wait time between when you come in to make an appointment and when your appointment actually is; second, Zera is talented enough to warrant being the only artist working out of the studio. Of the six tattoos I have, she has done five and they are each elaborate, unique and incredible. On many occasions I have been asked to pass on "regards to my artist" on behalf of random bystanders who saw them and were impressed. If you want quality ink done, Brite Idea Tattoo is definitely worth checking out. If you don't live nearby, it would still be worthwhile to travel out to visit. I have no doubt that I will have many future inking adventures here.

I can't believe I have not reviewed this place before! This is the gold standard of tattoo shops…read morehere in Michigan for sure. Woman owned and doing incredible work, the artists here (Zera who owns it, along with Janet and Sarah) are absolutely phenomenal and do brilliant work. Their custom pieces are miles beyond anything you could have imagined, and their beautifully created flash pieces are stunning as well. Great for first timers and those covered in ink alike, I cannot recommend this place enough. I usually see Sarah, and she is particularly good with those who are brand new and/or those who have chronic pain (like me!) and may need accommodations, extra breaks, etc.

Best place EVER for piercings! I've had several piercings done w Joy and my jewelry changed by her…read more Her work is exceptional and I love spending time w Joy. She's the best! The entire staff here is amazing, kind and makes you feel at ease. I can't wait to go back for more piercings and maybe a tattoo eventually!! Thank you so much Joy, Kris and Chase!

Got my first piece redone after 5 years. The artist Rob is so good I gladly drove almost 3 hours…read moreand will continue to do so for future appointments. He brought back life into my tattoo and I fell in love all over again. Joy is a joy as well, very kind and helpful.

I came here after going to the beer festival with some friends but couldn't get inside because…read morethere is a step. A small ramp would help anyone in a wheelchair get inside. I can't tell you about the quality. They apologized for the step to my friend when she asked if they had a small ramp but they didn't.

I got a tattoo done by Terby (@instaterbs), who was visiting from Fort Wayne IN! He was absolutely…read moreamazing and I love my little piece. He mentioned that he stops by every other month. Depot Town Tattoo is clean, beautifully decorated, and the energy is awesome. Artists are laughing and making conversation, it's awesome. Definitely recommend.

I messaged back and forth about getting a tattoo with Jake and could not have had a better…read moreexperience. The vibe was very chill and I'm thrilled that I got to work with him. He was very cool and did a great job - plus he is a fellow southpaw! I'd definitely recommend this location as well as Jake!

Conscientious, approachable Artist, listened to the requirements. Not at all painful, nearly dozed…read moreoff. Reasonable prices and they take credit cards. Clean environment and friendly staff.

don't let the older looking building facade fool you--this is a great place to get tattooed. the…read moreover one month waiting list should be an indication as well. zera did my tattoo yesterday and not only is she as cute as a button, but she did an extremely high quality job in a short amount of time and for a VERY reasonable price. there are just the two women working here, which is a nice change from the usual sausage fests that comprise tattoo shops. i wish they had a cool chick who did piercings/body mods, but hey i wish i could win the lottery too. i have had my tattoo for less than 24 hours and i have gotten SOOO many ooohs and ahhhs over it. people are literally GUSHING over the excellent job that she did. oh did i mention that the inside is nice, and so are the people working there?

I got a tattoo today by Paul. Not only did he do a fantastic job, but he was very professional and…read moregreat to talk with. I had no idea that people travel in from all over the world to Name Brand Tattoo to get work done. Now I see why. Their studio has a very cool vibe and everyone was really nice. Booking an appointment on their website couldn't have been easier. I highly recommend!

Wonderful. Great atmosphere and artists. I love mu new snake. Her name is Lilly. Everyone loves…read moreher. Had her a few years and the I'll looks great.

I had my nipples pierced (a very vulnerable experience, all things considered!!) I was ready to…read morejust pop my stuff off and get stabbed with the metal and get on with my day but Jess and Josh made sure to take the time to talk me through each step of the process and make sure I was comfortable, from signing waivers to picking out jewelry to getting marked up for the piercing & actually getting it done. SUCH genuinely kind people and they keep an incredibly clean place!! Any other piercings I have done will be done here with these lovely folks!!

I had the best care at Ideal piercing! I got a nose ring for my 70th birthday. They helped me…read morepick out the perfect jewelry and the woman who did my piercing was professional, and compassionate. I recommend them

I got this pretty little conch piercing yesterday at My Little Needle Tattoos. The shop is SUPER…read moreinclusive and welcoming, which I love and feel we need more of in Plymouth. Meatloaf did my piercing, and he was friendly, informative, gentle, and really took his time. Highly recommend both him and the shop! (It's also next to Meridian, the best coffee shop in Plymouth.)

Place is nice but too expensive with their minimum fee for smaller tattoos. It's $100 per person…read moreand I ended up paying $200 for 2 people, 4 letters in total. Just way too much money to justify and I wish it was better explained before hand.

Jay did my conch and he was super funny and made me less nervous about it! i recommend him he's…read morevery sweet! this place is nice and only $70 (plus my tip)!! my new piercing spot! :))

Walk-ins were accepted, even on Black Friday, and they were able to take me right away. The biggest…read moreissue for me was that my ear piercings had closed up overnight several night prior ; and I needed someone right away. They were open and they handled the re-piercing without any problem at all. The process was fast, clean, and no-frills--and the results looked great. It wasn't overpriced either, and overall I was really happy with the experience.