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Lovely Monkey Tattoo

5.0 (15 reviews)
InexpensiveTattoo, Piercing
Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Absolutely wonderful experience with Jamie! It was my first time getting a tattoo and she was patient and took the time to make sure I was doing well. I'll be back for my next one!

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Got my first tattoo here by Smash. It was a fundraiser tattoo for a trans legal defense guild. Amazing.

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“I met with Jamie today to have her tattoo an Areola and nipple on my reconstructed breasts from cancer I had 16 years ago before this new procedure was around.”

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My Little Needle Tattoos - Conch piercing! The friendly person at the front desk (whose name I didn't catch, unfortunately), helped me pick out this little gold piece.

My Little Needle Tattoos

4.3(22 reviews)
15.6 mi

I got this pretty little conch piercing yesterday at My Little Needle Tattoos. The shop is SUPER…read moreinclusive and welcoming, which I love and feel we need more of in Plymouth. Meatloaf did my piercing, and he was friendly, informative, gentle, and really took his time. Highly recommend both him and the shop! (It's also next to Meridian, the best coffee shop in Plymouth.)

I am genuinely surprised by the overwhelming number of positive reviews Little Needle Tattoos…read morereceives, because my experience was very different. I recently got a tattoo from Bri to honor my husband, an Army combat veteran who served two tours in Iraq and died by suicide about two years ago. I wanted a sunflower with his initials and shorthand for the number of days we had together. This was not just another tattoo to me. I explained the design and its meaning in my initial email, then attended the requested consultation. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt "too cool for school." Interactions felt forced, and I felt out of place. I joke a lot, sometimes awkwardly, because humor is how I get through difficult things. I wasn't expecting anyone to understand my grief, just to be welcoming and listen. At the consultation, Bri said she'd prepare drawings and different sizes for my appointment. Two weeks later, none of those options appeared to be ready. She started drawing directly on me instead. Every artist has a process, but why require a consultation and promise preparation if that isn't what happens? My time matters too. I was also sick on appointment day; symptoms started the night before. With a 48-hour cancellation policy and a $100 cash deposit already paid, I felt pressured to go. I told Bri I was sick before we started, but didn't feel there was much concern. I found myself explaining the tattoo's meaning yet again. When I mentioned "+2K" for the days I knew my husband, Bri asked, "Is that for running?" She also compared my memorial tattoo to a strawberry tattoo she'd considered for an ex-fiancé after a breakup. I'm not diminishing anyone's relationship, but those situations are not the same. She repeatedly discouraged the number of days, and I eventually settled for just his initials. That was disappointing. At times she seemed to confuse me with another client, saying, "Oh, you're the one," only for me to correct her. Super welcoming! Much of the conversation was about her own life and Venus being retrograde. Then a break described as five or ten minutes became roughly 35. I sat alone waiting, without an update. I understand artists need breaks. A little communication would have gone a long way. **But the biggest problem?** My tattoo was supposed to be CENTERED on the back of my neck. It is noticeably off to the left, despite Bri taking a reference photo. This is permanent. My husband was left-handed, so I guess there's some irony there, but I shouldn't have to find a joke in incorrect placement. I don't expect special treatment because I'm a widow. I expect preparation, communication, respect for my time, and careful placement. I ignored my gut feeling because this tattoo meant so much to me. Instead, I left and cried in my car. I wish my experience matched the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this shop, and I won't return to have the placement addressed.

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Brite Idea Tattoo - Awesome new shop!

Brite Idea Tattoo

4.9(19 reviews)
14.7 mi•Downtown Ypsilanti, Depot Town Ypsilanti
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I've gotten 5 of my tats from Zera; the first of them while she was still inking for Jodi...about a…read moremillion years ago! lol She has only gotten better over the years. I took both my son, and my bestie, here for their first tats, because I wanted them to have the best! Try to remember, as with any art, it takes time. Zera always takes her time creating just what you want; this is not a an assembly line parlor. Plan ahead, stop by to chat with her before scheduling, and if you want a custom piece, give her your vision and she'll make it a reality... only better than you could have hoped! As for me...I'm scheduling for my birthday tat right now!

I'm a "frequent flyer" of Brite Idea Tattoo, so keep in mind I might be biased a bit heavily in the…read morepositive direction. The studio itself is very modern and professional, with wooden floors, comfortable seating and ample space. The walls are adorned with pieces of art by Zera Anderson (who owns the joint and tattoos). Also, it is a small business owned by a local resident of the community. Over the summer, Jodi (who owned Ink For Life, formerly down the strip) is in town doing work, which long-standing customers are happy to take advantage of, but the majority of the year Zera herself is the only acting artist. This means two things necessarily - first, there is generally a wait time between when you come in to make an appointment and when your appointment actually is; second, Zera is talented enough to warrant being the only artist working out of the studio. Of the six tattoos I have, she has done five and they are each elaborate, unique and incredible. On many occasions I have been asked to pass on "regards to my artist" on behalf of random bystanders who saw them and were impressed. If you want quality ink done, Brite Idea Tattoo is definitely worth checking out. If you don't live nearby, it would still be worthwhile to travel out to visit. I have no doubt that I will have many future inking adventures here.

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