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!

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!

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.

Great artists and the staff went above and beyond to help with my after care issues. Kelly was…read moreincredible to work with - definitely worth traveling from California for the experience.

I researched places to get a tattoo while visiting Salem and the studio caught my attention! It's…read morebeautiful and the artist are all so welcoming and kind. I got a flash design by Brit and my whole experience was amazing. Def make an appointment or call ahead about a walk in but was really happy with this place.

Knew we'd be going into Salem so I started looking for places to get tatted. The shop was clean,…read morethe staff was friendly and Casey the tattoo artist did an amazing job on our tats! Highly recommend and next time we're out that way we're definitely going back to Inkperial!

Incredibly talented artists , great vibe and great work. I got a full sleeve over time from Joey…read moreand he did an awesome job, very professional and fast

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!!

I got my very first tattoo here on June 15th, 2025 during their flash fundraiser for Learn to Cope…read more I have been wanting a tattoo for some time, and I always wanted to get it done in Salem, specifically here at Salem Ink. I cannot say enough amazing things about this business and the people that work there. It was a very smooth check in process, and they had many wonderful flash designs to choose from. The ambience was great as well, calming, artistic, and it smelled amazing in there! I was nervous, as expected, since it was my first tattoo. The wonderful Alexis was so kind and comforting and made my first experience very memorable. She is amazing at what she does, and it was a pleasure to get to talk with her. I will definitely be going back to Alexis and Salem Ink for any future tattoos. Thank you Alexis and Salem Ink!

Thank god witch city ink never got back to us regarding "sister" tattoos because we never would…read morehave met the amazing Alexis ! She was awesome and we couldn't be more happier with her work. Upon arrival she had the tattoo that we sent her made out to 3 sizes for us to choose from . We were riveted the whole time with the story of why she was in Salem. I could not recommend anyone more than her for your tattoos .

The artist who work here are so talented and nice! The whole studio is filled with beautiful…read moreartwork - would definitely recommend stopping by to check out some of their work they have a wide range of styles you could choose from. From new school to black and grey realism. All of the artists who work here are award winning.

I just finished up a 2 day session with Matt Driscoll at @9threalmgallery ... I had to endure 2…read moredays of bad dad jokes, puns, singing annnnnd... Let. Me. Tell. You. It was Fantastic!! The best tattoo experience I've ever had! And that's saying a lot because I know some wonderful artists. The shop was so welcoming!! The artists are supportive and the environment is extremely comfy. Matt was amazing to work with and I can't say enough kind words about him! His talent and professionalism is off the charts! And Leanne's stunning art pieces are to die for (check them out now!!!!)

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.

There are two decisions that I've made this year that were the absolute BEST choices of all times!…read more The first - to get my eyeliner tattooed on. Last summer I moved from Southeast Massachusetts to Washington, DC and was invited to return again this summer. My first thought was, "I am not going to survive another 100plus degree heat and my beautiful black eyeliner running constantly!!" I sport a punky 80's look, and my eyeliner is a crucial component to my person. What I also did not know, was that I would be embarking on a particularly emotional and mind-blowing time of encountering past and present losers, family drama, etc. which would result in much crying and flushing out the eyes (and now that's ALL done). And through it ALL - my eyes and makeup continue to look PERFECT!!! Lemme tell you, that certainly gave me alot of street cred when everyone else looked a mess : ) The second BEST decision I made - was to go to Nikki Leitao for my eyeliner tattoo!!! I found Nikki when I began researching the field, and was looking through a professional licensure/organization website for cosmetic tattooing. After looking through her VERY detailed website, I also discovered that she is responsible for making it possible to perform this service in Salem, Massachusetts. I figured if she helped to write and push this licensing legislature through, then she was the absolute best - and I was not disappointed. The price was right (I had saved and budgeted) and I got a little discount for being a first time customer. Don't be fooled by the tattoo shop where Nikki works - she has her own room in the back - with privacy and relaxing music. I appreciated how much time Nikki took with me to make certain that every detail was discussed and confirmed by me. She is an outstanding makeup artist (look at her webpage) and I trusted her completely. Nikki was also REALLY patient with me....I talk alot....I ask alot of questions....I need to externally process everything going on...this woman was AMAZING with me. After the 4plus hour appointment (yes, she works HARD) I was armed with my takehome kit and directions to make a 6 week "touch up" appointment. This is when Nikki looks to see if there are any spots that have faded, etc. Unfortunately, circumstances caused me to have to move to DC sooner than I thought - so I won't be able to make my appointment until I return in August...but my eyes STILL look amazing. I am sick with allergies and the flu, so I'll post a photo when I look more human. The first two days after the procedure, I wore my glasses and no contact lenses...and remained mostly indoors. I used the healing ointment in my take-home kit sparingly...and I used the mini freezer pods to sooth the swelling. I've got tattoos and so was ready for the pain...but it really just felt like I had conjunctivitis...and I couldn't pick the crust away. The result? I look gorgeous. Thank you, thank you Nikki! Now I'm going to save up to have her outline my lips a little and balance out the color. Oh yes, and this saves me SO much time and money!!

I can always count on Nikki to make me "Brow Beautiful!" OK, so I'm one of those girls that feels…read morethe shape of the eyebrow makes the shape of the eye. I have "Brow Envy" every time I see a perfect brow on another girl...until Nikki creates them... ON ME. She truly knows how to frame your eyes with your brows to create the best shape. Go to Nikki to get the "Brow Envy" of your Besties!