I cannot say enough good things about Traverse City Tattoo! Ram and Leif are both so helpful and…read moreprofessional. The shop has a great atmosphere and both guys do amazing work. I have been tattooed by both Ram and Leif and will continue coming back, without a doubt!

I had the pleasure of working with Leif. He is certainly an artist at heart and, as somebody with…read morelittle artistic talent, I welcomed his ability to take creative ability in the process. He improved an existing tattoo I already had on my shoulder. I gave him a verbal description of what I was looking for and a couple of visual examples I found on Google and he was able to create something I love. In addition to being a talented artist, he is professional and the atmosphere of Ram's shop is welcoming, comfortable, clean, and professional. A++ would recommend.

Amazing shop, so glad we came and got tattoos. Artists are great, vibe is cool, and worth every…read morepenny.

Great detail work but staff makes zero attempt to make the experience personal or fun. They talk…read moreand joke with co-workers, don't bother asking the significance of the permanent mark you're about to allow them to make on your body which I assume means they don't care. That's okay I guess as long as their work is good but...I've had ink elsewhere and the artists were much more fun and just as good. If you are looking for a very impersonal experience then this is your place.

What a great experience here! This was my first tattoo and I was admittedly nervous. However as…read moresoon as I met Ryan and entered his shop I was immediately at ease. His sense of mood, humor and skill combined with a fantastic super clean and organized setting made my first a great experience. Prices are VERY fair. His apprentice Jessica was also great! Don't look any further if you want to get a tattoo from a true ten year professional in a well appointed, extremely sanitary environment! Thanks Ryan and Jessica!

Great tattoos and designs, very clean environment. Had my tattoo done by Chris, very good work and…read moredesign.

I was looking to get my beloved dog's paw print as my very first tattoo. The amazing staff at…read moreCherry Capital Ink made the entire process easy and welcoming. Tattoo artist Aubrey was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Can't recommend these guys enough.

We are visiting from out of town and our daughters wanted their ears pierced. My friend and I…read morewanted small tattoos. We stopped in and they got us in right away! No appointments. The staff were all beyond friendly. They were great with all of us bombarding their studio. I can't wait to come back and have Shorty do some more work for me!

I have had my hair done by Christine for many years. And I've always been extremely happy. I'm sure…read moreshe cringes when people come in with a photo and say I want to look like this and it's some supermodel and we all laugh and no it's not gonna look like that. I usually just say will do what you wanna do and make me look stylish. I can actually trust her to follow through because she is so talented at what she does. She not only does my hair but she has done my eyebrows and even my make up for my wedding! I love the new place she's in because it's not a huge salon with a revolving door of customers. It's very quaint and bright it is so relaxing to enjoy time spent there! Trust me when I say you'll be glad if you check it out!

WARNING; Before proceeding with any services with Christine…read moreMarie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI, I urge you to read this message carefully. While I typically refrain from sharing negative feedback, I feel compelled to share that I had a bacterial infection in this instance and like to ensure that you are aware to avoid similar situations in the future. FIND ANOTHER TATTOO ARTIST. In 2024, I underwent an eyebrow tattoo procedure. Despite traveling a considerable distance, I was left disappointed and concerned with the outcome. Shortly right after the procedure, I experienced "severe swelling" and unusual reactions. I promptly notified Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI the technician, who dismissed my concerns and attributed the issues to my supposed negligence. This is was not normal so I took this in my own matters, which anyone should do. I sought a second opinion from my dermatologist; MD who diagnosed a bacterial infection and prescribed antibiotics. Luckily, I went in because my infection was extremely dangerous and if I didn't seek medical attention, then it would have gone into the blood stream. **Keeping in mind, when you do you your research, you have the backbone of intelligence and family and friends who are either lawyer, doctors, attorneys that would have done the same thing. Never wait on your health and well-being and reporting Christine Marie Permanent Makeup, Traverse City, MI, is the best thing I've done so others are aware.** I attempted to share my concerns again after speaking with the MD doctor, shared photos of my eyebrows with Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI but she continued to deny any responsibility and accused me of causing the infection. She also questioned my doctor's expertise and implied many "false" accusations. One, that I was lying when I had photos, doctors that proved her wrong. Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI says that she has friends that are medical doctors, and if that's the case, any MD would recommend going in and having it looked at because it's near your eye and any bacterial infections, will cause eye damage and can be VERY DANGEROUS. It is a BIG DEAL and in her profession, and Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI should have done the right thing, BUT FAILED. I am appalled by Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI unprofessional behavior, lack of empathy, and refusal to acknowledge any potential wrongdoing. Christine's aggressive responses and refusal to provide a refund have left me feeling disrespected and unsatisfied. I was hoping to resolve this matter amicably, but unfortunately, she failed by not responding. Because of the mistreatment, and unethical business practices with unsanitary tools, I received a Bacterial infection due to the performance of Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI. Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI- is REPORTED in the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU- BBB. **Any business reported in BBB and has an outstanding report, will be reviewed constantly and KEPT in the report FILED for over a lifetime. I spoken to the representative and she told me that it's unfortunate Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI is not practicing understand the safety guidelines and is very dangerous to be performing any services under her name. ** It's up to you, to read reviews and make your own decisions based off how you feel and comfortability. I thought I did the right thing by writing this review. It was the worst experience I've been through and knowing how bad the bacterial infection became, right near my eyes, scared me to death. I couldn't imagine losing my eye sight because of dirty tools that were being placed inside my skin. Makes me sick to my stomach. I urged you to find someone other than Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI for any of your services. She may seem nice, look Presentable, but there are many other tattoo artists in Traverse City, MI that do an amazing work and in the Northern Michigan areas. Best of luck finding someone other than Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI.

Rex and Katrina are great. Rex took a concept and put it to a great piece of art! Comfortable and…read moreclean studio. Both were very interested in the story behind the art. Strongly recommend Blue Heart Tattoo!!

This was my first tattoo so I did a good amount of research on the shops in the area. I messaged…read morethe Facebook account of Blue Heart and they responded in minutes answering every single question I threw their way. I got lucky enough that there was a cancellation and they were able to fit me in next day. (Otherwise I was looking at at least a month wait) The entire experience was so simple and the staff was extremely supportive and provided their own creative insights to help round out exactly what I wanted. While the design wasn't very advanced I was still able to get in and out in about an hour. If Yelp had the option to go higher than 5 stars I would. Already cant wait to get another tattoo.

Chris did an awesome job. I gave him a challenge and he nailed it. I love love love my "cat" tat…read more Dee

We walked in on a Saturday after noon with no appointment, asking for two tats..he was completely…read morebooked...called in another tattoo artist and meet with us in about half an hour...was super friendly...clean...and professional ThAnk you LEIF Kolt

5+ stars to Leif, a great artist! Great skills, great personality, great artist, super friendly…read moreand he does great work. I could not be more pleased with a tattoo than the tattoo Leif inked on me! If you are looking for a tattoo artist look no further, this is the place to go!