First Tattoo! was very nervous at first, but Steve made me feel comfortable, and the service was…read moreamazing! i was thinking about my 2nd tattoo 45 minutes into the first one! the Vibe was immaculate, the store made me feel at home with so many cool nerdy items, and call backs! Steve you did an amazing job! i love the Tattoo! and will be seeing you guys again soon! 10/10 Tattoo Spot Downriver

I highly recommend this shop I've got multiple tattoos from Josh the shop has very good vibes great…read moreconversation well getting top notch work it's definitely in the top five shops in southeast Michigan

The tattoo artists at this shop are outstanding as artists and professionals. They are good; their…read morework is hight quality; and they are busy. You're probably not going to get a walk in tattoo done here, but walk in to talk to or consult with an artist ahead of time to be sure. The shop itself is in a good location with a decent amount of parking, and inside it is inspiring. There are lots of plants and beautiful art. It is body-positive and woman-positive with more than one woman tattoo artist in residence. The tattoo work areas are separated with short walls and actual doors so privacy is controlled. It also allows each artist to have her own space full of the energy she wants. This part of the shop's design really adds to the experience of being worked on there. It allows the creative energy to bubble around without feeling intrusive or exposed while being worked on. It can also shift during a session - door open or closed. I have two fairly large, artist-original pieces done by Autum McCallister (Lethal Lady). Her work is magical! You can find it on Instagram or Facebook, or stop in to see her. She also does commission pieces (your design). Autum's eye for color, shape, and layout makes for truly gorgeous body art. When I have requested (small) changes to a design, she is thoughtful and takes her time to work through what will work well with the piece and fits with what I like. She'll also make some changes as she works and sees the piece come to life on your body. To top it off, she has a great sense of humor, and we have fun conversations with a lot of laughter. Though I haven't worked with any other artists at this shop, I have listened to them work and seen some of it. Stop in with your idea, and whoever you talk to will either be a good choice or tell you who the right person for your piece would be.

Jeffery James is my tattoo artist and is the only person I will ever go to. I have 10 tattoos from…read morehim my Wife has his work and recently he did my Daughters first tattoo. Very thorough very clean and all around a great guy easy going and makes your experience as fun as it can be and his photo realism is second to none.

I had an idea for a tattoo that involved heavy shading, so I created my artwork and started…read moresearching for a reasonably priced artist who could actually pull it off. Reasonable -- not cheap. You get what you pay for. The first shop I visited was on the high end of "reasonable," so I kept looking. My search ended the moment I walked into The Branded Barby. The owner told me everyone in the shop had the skill to handle my design, but she highly recommended Mary, a young artist she was mentoring. Her pricing was right in my range, so my last question was simple: Can she handle the shading? I got an immediate, confident "Absolutely." I booked with Mary, and she reached out about a week before the appointment asking for the artwork. I sent it right over. When I arrived on tattoo day, she was ready for me -- professional, prepared, and clearly passionate about her craft. She walked me through all the technical details and then showed me the touch‑ups she made to my design. Let me tell you... I was blown away. Her improvements elevated the artwork beyond what I imagined. I even asked her to send me her version because it was that good. Four hours later -- and yes, it hurt -- Mary finished. I was already impressed, but she wasn't satisfied until every detail met her own high standards. That level of pride and precision is rare. Her shading was cold, clean, and absolutely on point. She didn't just meet my expectations; she crushed them. I was ready to book my next tattoo before I even left the chair. Do NOT sleep on Mary. Her skill, her eye for detail, and her dedication to the craft are top‑tier. If you're looking for an artist who can handle serious shading and deliver beyond what you imagined, she's the one.

Erin and Tori are AMAZING! I have had several tattoos by both, and they are the best!!! They are…read morequick, fairly priced, and the shop is SUPER CLEAN! I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality body art.

Had a hell of a time trying to find someone willing to do my sternum tattoo. After some research, I…read morefound Brian (aka. Madsonb on IG) on IG and decided to give him a try. Believe me when I tell you that I was nervous as hell going outside my regular guy, but he would not do my sternum, so I had to find someone else. I sent Brian a few ideas that I liked and told him to use those for inspiration- I wanted the artists true work and always give my artist free range to play with my concept. Brian came up with a lotus flower idea and added some details that i liked, and he came up with something that matched my energy and meaning behind the tattoo. The sternum is not an easy tattoo to sit through, but he did his best to distract me and keep me on the table as long as possible- got it done in 2 sessions with his help. Prices are very reasonable & Brians personality and energy was amazing. Go check him out on IG and consider him for your next piece!

Went in as a walk in for a smiley piercing. My lady did a great job. she was comforting and quick…read moreand my piercing looks great. and their prices are good!

Katie was seriously the best! She was so sweet and made me feel comfortable the whole time, which I…read morereally appreciated. She listened to exactly what I wanted and came up with a design that was even better than I imagined. I'm obsessed with how my tattoo turned out. Highly recommend going to her if you're thinking about getting one!

I went in yesterday to get my bellybutton pierced by Kayla and I went two years ago to get my nose…read morepierced and she was very friendly and nice but this time she seemed very upset and she was rude to me and my boyfriend who I brought with me. When she came out to even look at my bellybutton I said if I didn't have the right anatomy to pierce it I would get something else so she wouldn't feel like she had too, then when I showed her she got annoyed and said I couldn't get the one I wanted and I could only get the floating navel which is fine but then she got snappy when my boyfriend tried to hold my hand for a second because he thought she was piercing me and then when she went to pierce me she didn't even tell me when she was piercing me she just stuck the needle in. I knew when she did it that it felt a little tight but I just thought it was because she had just done it but after a couple hours i realized how much it was pinching my skin together and how much it hurt, I couldn't walk, bend over, or do anything bc of how tiny the piercing was. Not to mention she didn't use a clamp so she pierced way too much skin. I went to two different tattoo shops to try and get it changed out and every time I said I went to liquid chaos and every time I said that they said " oh you went to Kayla" the one shop told me that they had many customers come in unhappy because of how Kayla pierced them. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!

Called today with short notice to get a couple small tattoos. Crystal was able to get me in within…read morethe hour. She was very friendly and gave me a reasonable price for two small tattoos. She has a nice big tv on the wall to watch while being tatted. I brought in some inspiration pictures and she also had some to share. She did a lovely job and I will make an appointment in the near future to get more tattoos.

Very clean, extremely nice, took her time to make sure the piercings were positioned where I wanted…read morethem, kept me informed after getting my piercings along with some pamphlets, the vibe was really nice, definitely going back again. After doing all my research on where to go, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!!

This is the only place I will get a tattoo. Great artists…read moreand a great environment! I was not surprised when they were rated as one of the top tattoo studios in the country.

I can't believe I never reviewed this place!!…read more I had my very first tattoo done by the incredibly talented Aura Dalian here at North Main, and my only regrets is I wish I had done it sooner. She does absolutely beautiful work. In fact, everyone here has beautiful work. Every single artist here is truly that, an artist! They regularly have their own personal art hanging on the walls of the building. Every few months, they also have gallery events for new art shows they're hosting! The interior is super clean. The girl running the desk is very nice and efficient, and setting appointments is easy-peasy. They're very welcoming, especially to someone who had never walked into a tattoo shop before and wasn't just getting a tiny black and white piece. If you want high quality work done by real artists, you need to come here.

Amber was so patient, kind and informative. My daughter was explained the whole process and shown…read moreall the tools. I would totally recommend Amber at Red Anchor Tattoo Co. ! Positive experience for us both and wonderful result. Affordable too!

Told me over the phone no appointment was necessary for a nose piercing and then when I got there…read morehe tells me he can't do it cuz he's "booked". I said I can wait and he told me with an attitude that he's done for the day even though it was only 2 pm. Maybe I just had a bad experience with the wrong person but I will never go to this place again.

I got my double helix done for my 18th birthday- I have never been more pleased with the placement…read moreand the quick healing process. My piercer was Danni! I plan on going back for my other ear! I felt so comfortable with a place I have never been to and I would argue that speaks volumes!

Best place in Michigan. The piercer (the knee) was amazing and very knowledgeable!…read more The place was clean and staff was friendly