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Merk Ink Tattoo Studio

4.3 (15 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Anita S.

The vibes were GIVING here! my friend & I booked an appt with 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!

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Lynne B.

What an amazing experience! We're walking down Essex St and the shop just opened up. Walking by and had the overwhelming urge to walk in and get a tattoo! Impulse by and I'm so happy I did! My tattoo artist was amazing! Instantly clicked with myself, husband and daughter. Very personable and down to earth! The shop was impeccably clean. It took all of maybe 25-30 mins for the whole process. He kept asking if I was good because tattoos as we know can be painful! So so so happy with my tattoo and experience! 10/10 would highly recommend! Thank you to the dude from Miami! -Pumpkin Hat Woman!

So good!!!! Thanks Aidan!! @ireland_tattoo on Instagram https://instagram.com/ireland_tattoo?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Jennifer C.

So clean. So cool. Fast, but did a fantastic job!! We will definitely pop in next time we come back to Salem!!!!

Maddie C.

We went in as a walk in, this was the cleanest tattoo shop I've ever been to! The vibes were good. Artists were very professional, talented, personable. Overall so grateful we lucked out with this shop!!! Will recommend to anyone traveling or staying in Salem. Thanks Ronnie & mike!!!

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“I decided to get my first Tattoo in rememberance of my Son that passed away.”

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