We traveled to Salem for our 11th wedding anniversary + my 40th birthday that is at the end of this…read moremonth. I knew that I wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate the trip. I went to 3 different tattoo shops to get an idea and a feel for their place before I decided on Merk Ink Tattoo Studio. I liked the vibe and feel of Merk Ink and I thought the woman at the front desk was very friendly and personable. It had been almost 21 years since my last tattoo so I was a bit nervous at first. She introduced me to Ireland who was very professional and made the entire session smooth and comfortable from start to finish. I decided on a small pumpkin with no color just above my wrist. The whole session took maybe an hour or so and I was obsessed with the tattoo once he was done - it was exactly what I wanted. It has been a week now and I can still say that I love my tattoo as it is healing and I am so happy that I chose Merk Ink! I will definitely be back to see Ireland the next time I visit Salem! Check them out for great work - I highly recommend!

The vibes were GIVING here! my friend & I booked an appt…read morewith Aidan- for some small tattoos. He took his time & was super thorough & chill. Needless to say I will definitely be coming back in the next couple months to see him at MERK!

Requested 10 inches LONG, narrow, thin, tattoo down the center of my back. Not wide…read more I'm wide enough. Tried to show John what I wanted. He said he knew what I wanted. Apparently, not. I had been reassured that John was aware of my request plus I had submitted pictures. A simple black & gray tattoo that maybe should have taken an hour to do. Instead, I have 5 flower heads without stems or leaves that cost more than double what I was expecting. There is no way to rectify this. The script is completely obscured. To say that I'm not happy is an understatement. This is why I felt the need to have a consultation. Obviously, he did not understand what I meant. Flower at the base of my neck, leaves on either side of script & stem running down my back around the words. This tattoo looks nothing like what I asked for. Avoid at all costs!!!

1st off John answered the phone & put me at ease immediately. At 69 & 73 my sister and I embarked…read moreon our first tatoo. Dan LaMacra tatoo artist was incredible, detailed, super clean, thorough, gentle & oh so kind! We are thrilled with our hearts. He stole ours!

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.

Received a wonderful tattoo at this very nice establishment. Jacqueline worked with our ideas and…read moreconcepts and created a wonderful tattoo. Very friendly. Clean and not intimidating at all. Highly recommend.

My daughter and I were making our way down the strip. The Black Veil caught our eye so of course we…read morehad to make our way in. This place is dark, mysterious and beautiful at the same time. The setting of this store is mysteriously romantic but with a very dark tone. I loved the floral placement, the lighting, how everything is perfectly placed. The most beautiful piece in this store is that huge, ornate mirror in the back corner. A stunning piece that I'm sure is not for sale. But what a stunner that added so a romantic feel to the store. On the other side of that romantic tone is the dark side of it. The decor, the art, the books are very dark. It's a lot to take in but at the same time very intriguing. It's eerie but not eerie enough to scare you. Honestly, the perfect shop for your decor if your lifestyle craves that rich dark note to it. Staff was friendly. Store is beautiful. I didn't realize that there was a tattoo joint in the back. My daughter wanted a tat while we were in Salem so that would have been dope to get one here. I don't know when we will be back in Salem but I look forward to stopping in and checking everything out again.

We stopped into The Black Veil Studio while walking around and window shopping…read more The vibe inside of The Black Veil Studio encompassed Salem and all of it's witchiness. The interior was so beautiful and scary, but in a classy way. There were unique book editions and artwork everywhere. I took home an Ozzy Osbourne post card that fit perfectly on my refrigerator. I actually didn't realize that they are also a tattoo studio - that would have been cool to check out, but I was so distracted and intrigued with the front of the store that I never even noticed. Staff were very friendly and approachable! I highly suggest checking out The Black Veil Studio whether it is for a tattoo or to check out their awesome items for sale.

Cat is very, very talented. She is also kind and really seems to care about her clients and what…read moreshe does. She's working on my large leg piece. She's alot of fun to talk to and I could have sat for another 3 hours if didn't have another client! I fully recommend you get her to tattoo you! The design she drew for is honestly my favorite of all of my tattoos! She's such a talented artist! I have about 5 more tattoos now that I want her to do asap!

Although the vibe is beautiful, interesting, colorful, clean; and the service is friendly, kind,…read morerespectful...I am not completely satisfied with my final tattoo from Jason. He worked from a very special photo of my beloved cat and failed to portray the adorable tilt of the head and the magical sparkle in his eye. I realize this is potentially an impossible task but when I returned to have a touch up, Jason did not even see what was lacking. The end result looks dead and hollow to me.

Awesome experience for my kids. They all wanted henna tattoos and the owner does a superb job…read more Great location by the water. Parking is tough so I parked far away and walked in after dropping the kids off. Shop has great atmosphere and cool items to buy.

What a fantastic experience. Rare indeed to find an artist willing to discuss not only her work but…read morethe meaning within and the inspiration behind it as well. She even chased me into the street for a bag I forgot. Stop here!

Bre was so fun to work with! We had great conversations while she was working on my lil filler…read morepiece. If you're ever visiting Salem and want a tattoo, I'd recommend this spot always! I didn't get the name of the guy at the front but he was super nice and personable as well! Cute spot in Downtown :)

Quick and friendly service! Zeven was great and walk ins were simple. Much simpler than most…read moretourist destinations. Such a fantastic job!

I love them all! Awesome place, great vibes, tattoo's always come out awesome! Would highly…read morerecommend this shop to anyone!

Now I have a 2 because their communication sucks!! Like really really bad! I had called to book an…read moreappointment or to see about a tattoo. Guy told me to message them on IG cuz it would be better to communicate about the tattoo I wanted. Nope took days for them to communicate and also believe it was multiple ppl messaging at the same time. (Because they would ask same question that I just answered). The conversation just went around the bush and I had to call again. They thought I was playing around. Day came and went in. Nobody was at the desk. No communication still until they were ready to tattoo u. They got a 2 because 1 they r the cheapest shop in Salem! 2 they r the only ones that do flash tats. The girls there do awesome tats! I had one she was good. I also messaged her on IG after the fact and she messaged right back!!