The tattoo artists at this shop are outstanding as artists and professionals. They are good; their…read morework is hight quality; and they are busy. You're probably not going to get a walk in tattoo done here, but walk in to talk to or consult with an artist ahead of time to be sure. The shop itself is in a good location with a decent amount of parking, and inside it is inspiring. There are lots of plants and beautiful art. It is body-positive and woman-positive with more than one woman tattoo artist in residence. The tattoo work areas are separated with short walls and actual doors so privacy is controlled. It also allows each artist to have her own space full of the energy she wants. This part of the shop's design really adds to the experience of being worked on there. It allows the creative energy to bubble around without feeling intrusive or exposed while being worked on. It can also shift during a session - door open or closed. I have two fairly large, artist-original pieces done by Autum McCallister (Lethal Lady). Her work is magical! You can find it on Instagram or Facebook, or stop in to see her. She also does commission pieces (your design). Autum's eye for color, shape, and layout makes for truly gorgeous body art. When I have requested (small) changes to a design, she is thoughtful and takes her time to work through what will work well with the piece and fits with what I like. She'll also make some changes as she works and sees the piece come to life on your body. To top it off, she has a great sense of humor, and we have fun conversations with a lot of laughter. Though I haven't worked with any other artists at this shop, I have listened to them work and seen some of it. Stop in with your idea, and whoever you talk to will either be a good choice or tell you who the right person for your piece would be.

Jeffery James is my tattoo artist and is the only person I will ever go to. I have 10 tattoos from…read morehim my Wife has his work and recently he did my Daughters first tattoo. Very thorough very clean and all around a great guy easy going and makes your experience as fun as it can be and his photo realism is second to none.

I had a great experience with Amanda, she is very talented. I loved that she was very gentle and…read morethorough. my tattoo is healing very nicely. I'm excited to go back to have her do more.

First Tattoo! was very nervous at first, but Steve made me feel comfortable, and the service was…read moreamazing! i was thinking about my 2nd tattoo 45 minutes into the first one! the Vibe was immaculate, the store made me feel at home with so many cool nerdy items, and call backs! Steve you did an amazing job! i love the Tattoo! and will be seeing you guys again soon! 10/10 Tattoo Spot Downriver

I got my double helix done for my 18th birthday- I have never been more pleased with the placement…read moreand the quick healing process. My piercer was Danni! I plan on going back for my other ear! I felt so comfortable with a place I have never been to and I would argue that speaks volumes!

Best place in Michigan. The piercer (the knee) was amazing and very knowledgeable!…read more The place was clean and staff was friendly

Yes Wizz was my first.... MY FIRST TATTOO ARTIST. :)…read more Even though it was my first and last tattoo - the staff was very pleasant and supportive. I was extremely nervous but Wizz made sure I didn't make a run for it. There's a small restroom in the back if u need to change clothes or obviously use it - clean. There was a total of 3 people in our and I was second; before starting he wanted to know where I wanted and to make sure I was comfortable. Please note the minimum price is $65... So make sure you get a size which equal up to that value and color included. He played music, cracker jokes, and OMG he was some nice eye candy to look at as well (yummy). I know I wasn't cool at all because I couldn't even look at it as he was tattoo'n - YES IM A BIG BABY but I didn't cry. My tattoo is a paw print with a heart around it on my thigh. (I've joined the dark side now)

Came here for a tattoo of a poppy and had great service. Nick was an attentive, detail oriented and…read morea great artist to work with! Love love the final result!

Katie was seriously the best! She was so sweet and made me feel comfortable the whole time, which I…read morereally appreciated. She listened to exactly what I wanted and came up with a design that was even better than I imagined. I'm obsessed with how my tattoo turned out. Highly recommend going to her if you're thinking about getting one!

I went in yesterday to get my bellybutton pierced by Kayla and I went two years ago to get my nose…read morepierced and she was very friendly and nice but this time she seemed very upset and she was rude to me and my boyfriend who I brought with me. When she came out to even look at my bellybutton I said if I didn't have the right anatomy to pierce it I would get something else so she wouldn't feel like she had too, then when I showed her she got annoyed and said I couldn't get the one I wanted and I could only get the floating navel which is fine but then she got snappy when my boyfriend tried to hold my hand for a second because he thought she was piercing me and then when she went to pierce me she didn't even tell me when she was piercing me she just stuck the needle in. I knew when she did it that it felt a little tight but I just thought it was because she had just done it but after a couple hours i realized how much it was pinching my skin together and how much it hurt, I couldn't walk, bend over, or do anything bc of how tiny the piercing was. Not to mention she didn't use a clamp so she pierced way too much skin. I went to two different tattoo shops to try and get it changed out and every time I said I went to liquid chaos and every time I said that they said " oh you went to Kayla" the one shop told me that they had many customers come in unhappy because of how Kayla pierced them. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!

This place has spectacular artists, great prices, and a welcoming attitude! The pictures below are…read moreonly our experience over the past 20 years; stop in and check them out!

Everyone is helpful! Friendly artists and piercer! Their pricing is laid out clearly and they…read morefollow all regulations.

I'm updating my review. My experience was wonderful. Noor was very pleasant and professional…read more She made me feel comfortable that she knew what she was doing. I LOVE the way my brows look. I'm getting compliments left and right. The atmosphere was relaxing and I loved all the artwork on the walls. Truly talented team there.

Noor is so amazingly talented. I'd been following her on Instagram for a while, and decided to take…read morethe plunge and have my brows permanently tattooed. I was super nervous since it's permanent but I trusted her work and skill and I'm so glad I did. I got nano combination brows, meaning a natural look, hair like strokes in the front and gentle shading at the tail, all using a handheld tattoo machine. My skin is super oily so microblading would not have worked, it would have looked smeared and not lasted nearly as long. I wanted them full but not obvious. I have very little natural brow hair so I was so scared of how it would end up looking. She did a fantastic job! It did hurt at the beginning but after the numbing solution started working it was a breeze. You get the brows done, then have a touch up in 4-8 weeks to fill in anything that didn't heal perfectly. You have to follow their instruction sheet to get the results you want, but it's super easy. The salon, Nady B's was bright and beautiful, but a bit crowded together and loud. I do wish there were private rooms or partitions, so you weren't getting serviced in the middle of a busy room, especially since the service is $350+, which includes a touch up. I would recommend anyone get their brows( or amazing henna, she is truly an artist!) done by Noor. She was wonderful and I am very, very happy with these awesome brows that look so perfect.

I had an idea for a tattoo that involved heavy shading, so I created my artwork and started…read moresearching for a reasonably priced artist who could actually pull it off. Reasonable -- not cheap. You get what you pay for. The first shop I visited was on the high end of "reasonable," so I kept looking. My search ended the moment I walked into The Branded Barby. The owner told me everyone in the shop had the skill to handle my design, but she highly recommended Mary, a young artist she was mentoring. Her pricing was right in my range, so my last question was simple: Can she handle the shading? I got an immediate, confident "Absolutely." I booked with Mary, and she reached out about a week before the appointment asking for the artwork. I sent it right over. When I arrived on tattoo day, she was ready for me -- professional, prepared, and clearly passionate about her craft. She walked me through all the technical details and then showed me the touch‑ups she made to my design. Let me tell you... I was blown away. Her improvements elevated the artwork beyond what I imagined. I even asked her to send me her version because it was that good. Four hours later -- and yes, it hurt -- Mary finished. I was already impressed, but she wasn't satisfied until every detail met her own high standards. That level of pride and precision is rare. Her shading was cold, clean, and absolutely on point. She didn't just meet my expectations; she crushed them. I was ready to book my next tattoo before I even left the chair. Do NOT sleep on Mary. Her skill, her eye for detail, and her dedication to the craft are top‑tier. If you're looking for an artist who can handle serious shading and deliver beyond what you imagined, she's the one.

Erin and Tori are AMAZING! I have had several tattoos by both, and they are the best!!! They are…read morequick, fairly priced, and the shop is SUPER CLEAN! I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality body art.

Cheryl Tash! Did All 3 and will do anymore if I ever get any more. She is the most amazing artist,…read morehas great communication. Listens well, gets done timely. 10:10 in every way. I love her shading.

It is not like I have been to too many tattoo shops. My younger brother owned one for years and I…read morevisited many times. I used one of the best in Ann Arbor for my 2 but they would not even talk to me except by email when I tried to even get an appointment to come in to talk about my idea. Told me their weekends were booked until November. So after looking at Yelp for a local place, I called here. Told I didn't have to have an appointment to talk and they are open on the weekends, I came in with my idea. Given an appointment for the next Sunday and left my ideas for the artist. But that artist had to cancel due to Covid so the shop worked to get me in as quick they could. I came in on a Tuesday after work. My artist, Andrew Heithecker, was excited and had the library card catalog drawer drawn out but wanted me there to get the cards and the dragon tail right. He hit it on the Head. He could even get the numbers on the cards with marks for the words. Andrew worked quickly and pulled the colors he knew would be the best. Less than 2 hours later he was done and the price was more than fair for the amount of work he put in. While I probably won't get another tattoo, I will recommend this place and artist to others who want a great tattoo. Since I posted pictures of my tattoo on a weird librarian Facebook page and it is a big hit, if any of those who live locally might want to come here also. Clean shop, safe procedures, and many different artists.