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.

I have gotten two tattoos done my Nicole in past 4-months and I'm headed back in 20-days. Great…read moreartist, she can take your idea and turn it into a master piece. If your looking for American Traditional I believe she is your artist in northern Michigan.

I have been looking for a shop to call home for years and I have finally found that place with…read moreBellaire Tattoo. To begin with, the owner Brent is a really great person. He cares about his customers, his art, and his reputation. He continuously goes above and beyond to make me and other people feel welcome and important. He takes the time to discuss designs, placement, and size before he commits to a piece. He is willing to help design pieces and always gives honest and knowledgeable feedback. Oh, and his work is amazing! From his tight line work to his knack for shading, there isn't a piece that he can't do well! He has many years of experience and it shows in his work. As far as the shop itself, it is very clean and full of interesting and authentic artwork and decorations. He takes pride in his space and it is a comfortable place to be. I fully recommend that you schedule an appointment with him if you are in the area, just make it a month in advance because he is often booked solid. This is a testament to his abilities and customer service. I have had 5 pieces done by him and will never go anywhere else for as long as he is available.

From the owner: Perfect Tattoos Last Forever…read more Bellaire Tattoo has been in town for 12 years, located in town, two blocks from Shorts Brewing Co. Full tattoo service providing excellence in the Northeern Michigan area. 21 years of tattoo experience.

I got my first ever tattoo from Ryan and it is incredible. The whole experience was easy and…read morecomfortable, and he created a beautiful design for me that I can't wait to have forever!

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

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.

went here for a helix and a septum over a year ago. everyone was super kind and accepting. did all…read moreof the proper piercing protocols (i've been to places that haven't). septum healed perfectly and still looks great, the quality of the actual jewelry was great as well. helix healed great but i messed up the aftercare, resulting in a keloid. was not their fault whatsoever, i slept on it for many months and didn't keep it clean. overall, very nice place with a cool atmosphere

I have spent a lot of hours in this shop! This is the best shop in town for environment, quality…read moreand cleanliness. I have visited and been tattooed by others around this area but this is hands down the best experience! Charlie is the only artist I plan on going to in the future!

I was in town for my family vacay and have always wanted the little Oberon sun as a salute to MI…read moresince I no longer live in state. Submitted a request here and they were able to get me in same day, sweet!! I made it pretty clear I was looking for a fine line, simple outlined tattoo, both on the online submission and on the phone. The dude who tattooed me started by bringing out a few different sizes, I asked if we could do a size in between the first two prints. He seemed confused by this, left, came back, and asked how the next print looked and if that size worked. I'm 98% sure it was the exact same print out as before, he just didn't know how to resize it the paper had the same creases and it looked identical to the first print off, so I should've taken that as a red flag right away. But I wanted to get the tattoo so agreed on one of the sizes. Once we get into the tattoo, he stops about halfway and asks if I'd like any shading. I said no, I just want the outline exactly like we talked about. He says okay, and continues to shade the inside of the sun anyway. I didn't realize until I got home and took the saniderm off how bad the line work was. Yes, the Oberon sun is supposed to be squiggly and imperfect. However, my line work was bleeding and inconsistent. He claimed the bleeding lines would "fade" but they did not. Along with this, the face all blended together. It's hard to tell which feature is which. It looks like smudged marker to be honest. I think the man who tattooed me may have been an apprentice (but charged as if he were a seasoned artist at $150/hr), but I wish they would have been honest with their ability. I cried about the tattoo I was so excited for and have plans to remove it since it makes me sick to think about it. I reached out and was told that they'd be happy to do a touch up, but haven't heard a peep since then, even when I followed up again asking just for a refund because they even agreed it was bad.... Just wanting to share my experience for anyone else so they can go anywhere but here. Below is what I wanted vs what I got! Embarrassing.

Came up to Traverse City for a bachelorette trip! 8 of us wanted matching tattoos we came across…read more315 Underground Ink and had Tattu B give us our tattoos I'm from the bottom of Michigan and will 100% be coming back to get a tattoo from Tattu! Wonderful Customer service the Vibe here was awesome! Very chill, very fun! I recommend this place to anyone!

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

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.

Everyone was so nice! Mike, my artist, was amazing! This was my 7th tattoo, but it was right on the…read moreelbow so I was a little nervous. Mike was fantastic and was able to get my mind off of it, and kept checking on me through the process. I loved the halloween vibe of the shop as well. If you're in Houghton Lake, I'd 100% recommend!

I got my 3rd tattoo and was excited, I was told since it was small and simple it would be the shop…read moreminimum of about $60, I got there, my tattoo artist is late, no biggie I got nowhere to be and he was fixing his motorcycle brakes, pretty important, and the person I wanted with me was also late, an hour and a half later, I'm filling out the form and my artist is there asking if I was sure I wanted it to be what I said, a blocked out paw print from my cat, asking if I wanted names or shading anything, I said no and he said well see and try out some stuff, while I'm ON THE TABLE he starts going through some changes and I'm to awquard to say no, it turns out really cool a 3d outline of the paw print, and he charges me $100 which I don't have, and they didn't tell me beforehand it was cash only, I managed to pay through Paypal with the receptionist since I don't have 100$ on me and I can make a delayed payment through Paypal, the shop was cool they put on some music after the first hour or so, and I love my tattoo, they didn't give me any after care instructions but since its my 3rd I know what to do, the people were kind and fun to chat with though