Got my first tattoo here. My artist sat with me for four hours to get the design I wanted, I was a walk in too. This tattoo was done in 2022, it's now 2026 read more

AWOL Custom Tattooing - Piercing Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

overall great service and work. artist was a good dude too made my first tattoo simple and sweet

I asked for eight simple one needle symbols on my fingers. The owner (Ray?) refused stating he doesn't do hands tattoos on people who don't have a sleeve because they "don't understand the social aspect" of them. I was in the army, I'm in my late forties, I have 5 other tattoos, I'm a fkn BIKER and musician!!! I don't understand!? When I brought this up, he said "it's just my policy, sorry." IN ADDITION, my 18 year old daughter and I were going to get tattoos together (her first). THANKS FOR F*CKING THAT UP AWOL! Regardless, this place is a dump and is the only shop that takes walk-ins in town. No wonder they have a low rating. read more

I walked in without an appointment, not even sure of what I wanted to get. I recently moved to Muskegon, and so I went out on a limb trusting yelp to help me find the best shop in town. I had to wait a few minutes in the lobby, which gave me time to plan and devise a quick sketch. The artist who worked on my tattoo was named Ray. I had a very detailed tattoo in mind, and on such short noticed, I expected to walk away with maybe an appointment and a game plan. Nope! He listened to all my ideas and made me feel comfortable immediately. We created the final image right then, and moved to the table. He busted the tattoo out in a short time, and with a steady hand. Ray is a chill dude with an open mind, who also happens to be great with conversation. Great service, great price and a great time. Thanks so much, Ray! I wish I had more funds available to tip. read more

AWOL Custom Tattooing - Fresh work by Ray, left thigh. - Piercing Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

They only pierce with one type of earring. And it's a hoop which is just a big no no don't do it

These guys are a total rip off. Do not trust them as they are trying to just get your money and not giving you the service you deserve.

Went here 4 years ago they were really nice and got me in for my tattoo quickly. Don't remember who did my tattoo but it was the most painful tattoo I have ever had done... no it wasn't my first or my last.... the colors are really faded I have older tattoos that look better and more vibrant. Never will I go back! read more

I have always wanted a piece from Ray. I started out with doug and am very pleased with his work. He does great work and is an awesome artist. My boys have both got a ink from doug and are also pleased. I will now get my chance to get ink from Ray and then doug will tie it all together. these guys are great, the place is great, a big help and professional. they won't break your wallet either. Quality work for a fair price. very satisfied returning customer. I found my "to go" place. thank you. read more

I got a piercing here and I loved the service! Very patient, kind, and thorough with explaining the process. 10/10 would recommend!

I stopped in for a septum piercing today. The shop was very clean and Eric made the process quick and painless. I am very happy with the service provided and have already scheduled another appointment for next week. read more

Went in to get a piercing and was super excited for it. Came right at 11, as that was when the piercer was supposed to be there. Didn't come in until 11:45 about. Filled out the paperwork and was super excited to pierce my ear. I have ocd, so I was anxious about the positioning and spent a few minutes debating. The piercer was quite rude about my anxiety- even after I started crying due to his remarks- and left the room because he said I was taking too long. The owner then comes in and asks me to cam down and hurry up, as someone else was in line. He tells me it's only a cartilage piercing and that it doesn't matter, and was quite rude in doing so. This sent me into a full blown panic attack, and I left the store to cry. My friend then comes out (who got a piercing prior) and said that I have to pay for them prepping my ear. They charged me ten dollars for doing no more than prepping my ear with a disinfectant, and putting a purple dot on it. This is without a doubt the worst experience I have ever had at a piercing establishment. read more

I've heard that awol was the best in the area, so when I decided to get a tattoo I chose to go there. I made my appointment a month in advance and came in several times to meet with the guy that was doing my tattoo, Chief. Literally every time I went in he wasn't there, and the other guys in the shop went far from out of their way to help me contact him. When I finally did meet with Chief, it was a week before I was supposed to get my tattoo done and he told me he'd get something drawn up for me. On the day of my appointment, I went in and waited a half hour before Chief even said hello to me. It was an hour and a half (no exaggeration) before he told me he was ready for me. Then he showed me a mediocre (at best) drawing of what I wanted. I ended up walking out. Needless to say (haha that's punny.... needless, needles.. anyway) it was a horrible experience. Don't go there. They're all super unprofessional. read more

Have had a tattoo from Ray and have been extremely pleased with it. Went back to get another about a couple of days ago and was treated very well. No longer going there. read more

Will never recommend anyone here, a guy named tavis did my tattoo and I now have a tattoo that needs to be completely redone. He didn't follow the stencil so I have a weird non semetrical tat, also he did his own colors, when I asked for pink and black I instead got pinks and purples. The lines are not straight. Very unhappy with my results! read more