I decided to get my first Tattoo in rememberance of my Son that passed away. I wasnt sure what I…read morewanted but with the help and guidance of the Owner/Ronnie we discussed and came to a decision. The shop was ultra modern and imaculate. His staff were all so welcoming and talanted. I live in Miami and have received so many compliments and people asking for his information. You will have a great experience at MERK INK TATTOO STUDIO. Thank You Ronnie

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!

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.

I went in to see Matt for something custom and it was a great experience. The shop, the artist, it…read morewas just great. This shop is vastly underrated.

Keith and Matt are both amazing artists. I have been tattooed by both and both are both…read moreprofessional and extremely talented. I have been working with Keith every year for the past several years now and this is the latest piece. I would highly recommended going to Compass Rose Tattoo to anyone.

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.

The service was great, she was friendly and informative about merchandise. I love the vibe of the…read moreplace no dark stops in this place, good vibes. Another shop to add to growing stop/shop list.

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!!

Corey took the idea in my mind and designed/stenciled a masterpiece. Johnny was also very helpful…read morein the consulting process, and Nick was a friendly apprentice/DJ during the appointment. Small miscommunication with the appointment time, which Corey did right by me with the price. Highly recommend the team at Sacred Harp.

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 :)

I had such a great experience at Witch City Ink from start to finish. I was able to work with…read moreAndrew, front office team, and he was incredible -- so patient, welcoming, and helpful. He took the time to walk me through my options, especially when I was debating the size of my tattoo, and made sure I felt completely comfortable before moving forward. For my script Andrew suggested I work with Sharon, and so glad I did! She is an absolute artist in every sense of the word. Her attention to detail, steady hand, and creative vision brought my idea to life even better than I imagined. She's not only talented, but also warm and easy to talk to, which made the whole process enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a studio with top-notch management and truly gifted artists, Witch City Ink is the place to go. I'll definitely be back :)

James has been my tattoo artist for years. I've followed him around to a couple of different shops…read morehe's worked at over the years. The quality of his work is phenomenal. His professionalism is unsurpassed. I can't say enough about how happy I am with the tattoos I've gotten from James and working with him from design to touch-up has equally great. The new shop is comfortable with a nice big couch in the waiting area, lots of cool art and interesting antique things. The tattooing area is spacious and you can tell the equipment is all top notch. James is painstaking about his work and it shows in his work area too. Seriously, I have no reason to get tattooed at any other shop.

Went to see Jenna tonight for a small finger tattoo. She was very welcoming and pleasant. She did…read morea great job and I love my new tattoo.

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.

I was pierced here, I've gotten multiple piercings here by Lhouis - No problems, he's great. I got…read moremy industrial, arguably my biggest piercing yet, by whoever was on that day. It was Debora, who pierced me incorrectly, either knowing or not knowing I didn't have the right anatomy. The bar touches my flat, which is a big no no. She never told me to come back and get it downsized, and I have incredibly large bumps on my ear now where I was pierced. It's been 5 months, it has ALWAYS touched my flat, and even following care instructions it was always irritated. I didn't know ANY of this until I went and saw a proper piercer. I've had to remove and retire the piercing.