Best tattoo shop on this side of the bridge. i Visit every year to go to Ocean city and Salisbury is only a 30 minute drive

Nice little shop in the middle of nowhere. I lived in Salisbury for a couple of years, and honestly it is the armpit of Maryland. At best it is a stopover for those running late for Ocean City. I guess it is a college town as well. Surprisingly, there is a small faction of social outcasts that turned up in Salisbury and man what a group of cool people they are. They do things like piercing and tattooing and partying...They are exactly what the Bible thumpers on DelMarVa need, people to bring this this left behind part of the US in to the modern age. Crucial Tattoo had just finished remodeling when I had moved there, so I couldn't tell you what the old one was like. The shop takes up two units of the building they are in. The front of the house has the standard sampling of the artists tattoo's, magazines for inspiration, really comfortable couches just in case you have to wait for your artist to get to you, fashionable clothing for people who like tattoo's, and body jewelry. One of the cases has some old masks that came from the orient, which are awesome...it is too bad they aren't for sale. That back of the house is where all the magic happens. There is a room for piercing, and a few chairs for tattooing. Everything is clean. All the artists use disinfecting cleaner, gloves, and autoclaves. Usually the artist and the customer are the only people allowed in the back. Once in awhile the owners like to have special days for frequent and favorite customers. Usually a small selection of appetizers and finger food and a good amount of socializing...plus good deals on tattoo's by talented artists. I highly recommend Casey O and Erik from personal experience. read more

Great Place. Eric does amazing tattoo work. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Prices are reasonable. read more

Crucial Tattoo Studio - I came in with the basic design with colors and Eric did the rest. Added alot of great touches as well. - Tattoo Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

Brian is fantastic. Gentle and the work he does is fantastic!!! He is patient and accommodating. He loves his work and it shows. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. This is the place to go in Salisbury to get a tattoo!!! read more

Totally unprofessional approach to dealing with customers attempting to make an appointment. I emailed an artist (which is what they said to do on the website) on Tuesday and waited until Thursday for a response. None whatsoever. So I called them instead, thinking I would get a response. The first time I called they were busy on the other line and the message said to call back later. The second time I called they picked up the phone, but no one said anything and they hung up on me. The third time I got the machine again, and the fourth time I actually spoke to someone. He took down my information and told me the artist would contact me later that night. It is now the next day and I am still waiting for a response. At this point I have no interest in working with him because of his lack of respect for me as a customer. I will certainly be taking my business elsewhere. read more

They charge you 10 dollars to change your jewelry in addition to the cost of the jewelry??? (it was a tragus)...

Great place. Experienced and friendly artists, great atmosphere, and they push out great, clean work.

I live three hours away and still make the trip to see Eric Booth. His work station is absolutely immaculate and his attention to detail is incredible. He offers the optimal blend of listening to what I want in my tattoo, but using his experience to take that idea to the next level. Also, check out his cover-up work... awesome!!! read more

I have my lower legs done by Jon. The right leg "see pictures" was done a few years ago. I walked in with a bio mechanical piece i never was satisfied with so i told Jon "either cover it up or add to it. He grabbed a sharpie and went to work drawing all over my leg and created the masterpiece you see in the picture. The age of the old school "pick tattoo off wall and tattoo on skin" is dead and what has taking its place is the custom tattoo shop. And i'm one happy person because of it. The talent that's at Crucial far surpasses anything in Salisbury and they can compete with anyone on the East Coast. Jon, Greg, Eric, etc. all are top of the line artists. Go check them out! You won't be disappointed. I'll post pics when Jon finishes with my left leg. And to the people at Yelp i DO NOT work for Crucial and am no way affiliated with the business other than i am a satisfied customer so post this review. It wasn't written by an employee. read more

Crucial Tattoo Studio - Tattoo by Jon. Unbelievable job on his part. And it's why i keep going back to Crucial Tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland