I've been to both Jenna and Jameson. They are amazing. Everyone here is so friendly and the service…read moreis great!! I highly recommend this place for any of your tattoo needs!! Tattoos in photo done by Jameson

Thank you, Brandon Cormier, at Rt38 tattooing for my amazing tattoo. I love the way it turned out.read more

I've been getting tattooed since the 90s and I can honestly say, Lightwave was one of my best…read moreexperiences. A week prior I had found Tom on Instagram and was amazed by his black and gray work. Immediately he was kind and responsive to emails. I sent Tom an idea of what I wanted and asked him to make it a bit more unique. He sent me an amazing sketch a few days later and I headed to the shop. Upon arrival everyone was nice and professional and the shop was clean. Tom worked fast, was friendly and had a light hand. The tattoo came out beautifully. I will be back!

I came in for the Friday the 13th special, not knowing what the designs would be. My artist was…read moreJimmy, and I chose a design for my inner arm. The guy at the front desk helped me align it and said it would fit well. I picked a woman's face framed by a rose. I wish they would have let me know that it was a poor placement before putting the stencil on. The first part went fine, but shortly after doing part of the initial outline he told me that it would hurt a lot more when he began the inside of my arm. I tried to get through it, but eventually we decided to ditch the rose and just keep the face. Even though I got half the tattoo, I paid the full price. It looks great (and his lines are incredible) but I only got half of what I paid for. If I been advised about the placement, I probably would have chosen a different spot. Overall, the art is great and the staff are accommodating, but you might not get the best advice and end up leaving with half a tattoo.

Never will you regret getting your next tattoo here!…read more Once you get a tattoo from the group at the gallery tattoo, you will never find yourself in another tattoo shop. Even the thought of another tattoo shop hurts my eyes to consider. Thanks everyone! My first tattoo was from where Kurt Started when he was in middle school transition to opening his own shop. Thank you Pino Bros ink. But thank you Kurt for opening this shop! If you guys ever need reading material, i have tons of self published books now! Can always bring some in wherever I have the time for my next tattoo!

I got an amazing tattoo by Nate the tattoo artist. He gave me exactly what I was looking for…read more Excellent work, nice clean studio, very hygienic along with friendly staff. My tattoo is a tribute to my late daughter who I recently lost on October 5th which is two of her flowers that she had tattooed on her hands along with an xbox remote control, which is something in common we always shared, we always played video games together. My wife recommended me this tattoo studio and I'm very happy with the result. Highly recommend this place

Gary did a good job and was friendly. However, he needs some lessons in salesmenship, he did not…read moreseem overly interested in any future work I might want done ( in this economy, any business person needs to do all he/she can do to get and retain customers ) . Also, while the music was not loud, it was head banger suited for the 14 to 21 crowd ( don't I wish I was that age again !! ). Also again, bringing in a cleaning crew once a month would suite the premises well.

Adam and Gary are both really good artists. Adam is on the come up, hes done tons of art shows an…read morewas featured in a converse artist seties sneaker. Although the place is small an can look decieving really good service an super reasonable and easy to work with. I have about 6 or 7 tattoos from sugar skull. From both of them.

Ireland was professional and did a great job. Light hand, beautiful outcome. He did what I asked…read moreand made the experience easy. The shop was clean and the vibe was chill.

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!

I've been coming to jason since I was 16, he did my nose piercing, doubles, and tongue. His energy…read moreis always great and he gets you in and out. Doesn't charge $100 for a nose piercing like i've seen other places. Once you're finished he gives you a sheet of instructions and information of aftercare. I come back every time I want a new piercing and I recommend y'all do the same.

jason gave me a nose and conch piercing today - took less than a half hour, cost me $90. Jason was…read moresuper quick, neither piercing even hurt! He got it perfect the first time and didn't need to wiggle anything around. Definitely will be going back in the future for some more piercings, and probably for some tattoos as well! He had beautiful work hanging in the lobby.

I can't say enough about Mulysa and her crew at Good Mojo!!! My daughter booked her first tattoo…read morewith Mulysa last week. From the first call, booking process, my follow up call (Mom with no tattoos and lots of question) Everyone was welcoming and informative. Then, we arrived! Everyone was even more welcoming in person!! The salon was clean, and Mulysa was amazing! She cared for my daughter as if she was her own. When we arrived, she had designs and recommendations ready to review. She checked in with my daughters to be sure she was good throughout the process When she was done, there was some pomp and circumstance having received her first tattoo!! A gift bag with a necklace, and sticker, Good Mojo bumper sticker, as well as complete and detailed care instructions. I would highly recommend Good Mojo!!! #Knowyourworth

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.

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.

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!!

This review is specifically for Keith Stanton in the Somerville location. Excellent experience…read more Calm, gentle energy. Talks through every step he takes. Checks in several times throughout the experience. Thorough and thoughtful with the aftercare directions. I told him he should be a nurse. If I had a daughter and she wanted a piercing, I would bring her to him.

I had a very disappointing experience with Zach Young. The tattoo I received looks nothing like the…read moredesign we discussed and agreed upon beforehand. I came in with clear ideas and references, but very little of what I asked for was actually incorporated into the final piece. What's most frustrating is the apparent lack of effort. When I compare my tattoo to other work he has done, the difference in quality and attention to detail is hard to ignore. My piece feels rushed and poorly executed, with minimal care taken to match the concept we had planned. Getting a tattoo is a permanent and personal decision, so it's important to feel heard and confident in your artist. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience here. I would strongly recommend that others carefully review his work and ensure clear communication before committing. Also, he admitted to me that he has been drunk while doing other clients work in the past and had alcohol at his station in the shop. That begs the question if he was drunk while doing mine.