Review of Velvet Lotus Tattoo
Velvet Lotus Tattoo is a tattoo shop located at 401 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246. The shop is known for its talented artists and welcoming atmosphere. The shop offers a variety of tattoo styles and designs to choose from.
The shop has a team of skilled artists who are passionate about their craft. They are knowledgeable and experienced in their field and are committed to providing their clients with the best possible experience. The shop is clean and well-maintained, and the artists take great care to ensure that all equipment is sterilized and safe to use.
Customers have praised the shop for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The artists are known for their ability to listen to their clients' ideas and turn them into beautiful works of art. They are patient and take the time to ensure that their clients are comfortable throughout the entire process.
The shop has received high ratings from customers who have praised the quality of the work done by the artists. Customers have also praised the shop for its affordable prices and the ease of scheduling appointments.
Overall, Velvet Lotus Tattoo is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality tattoo in a welcoming and friendly environment. The shop's talented artists, affordable prices, and commitment to customer satisfaction make it a top choice for tattoo enthusiasts in the Iowa City area.
From the business
"Velvet Lotus Tattoo is Iowa City's option for quality, professional tattoos in a clean, sterile, yet comfortable, and friendly environment. Owned and operated by Michelle Balhan, a professional tattoo artist of 17 years, Velvet Lotus Tattoo offers Iowa City experience and expertise. The aim is to guide you in the tattooing process, educating on what will work for a long lasting, quality tattoo of a lifetime. Here your ideas will be treated with care and concern whether your tattoo is to be a meaningful one or one just for fun! You can bring in a design, collaborate with the artist for your design or choose from a selection of designs to gain the perfect tattoo for you. The choice is yours and at Velvet Lotus Tattoo, we choose YOU!"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
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Katlynn Elliott
Michelle has done 2 of my tattoos! She is amazing. She's a wonderful artist, who really does great work. I definitely recommend her!!
Emily Kelly
I don't doubt that, as long as I'm living in Iowa City, that I'll continue to go only to Velvet Lotus. All 3 of my pieces have been done by Aries, and she is phenomenal. The shop is welcoming, the vibes are all there, and honestly it's such a great price! Aries always seems to know what I want when I don't -- she makes wonderful art of my incredibly vague descriptions. The only downside is this place is becoming increasingly popular (which they totally deserve!) because I'm forced to wait longer! I cannot recommend this studio enough.
Nicholas Kerkove
Everything about my experience was incredible. Michelle took care of me and did the most amazing job. The whole crew was amazing, knowledgeable and made you feel right at home. I could not recommend them enough. Thank you for everything.
Mae Barron
Michelle made a beautiful design based on my description of what I wanted for my very first tattoo and made the whole process easy and comfortable. The employees here are super friendly and welcoming, and their space is very clean!
Chris Hunter
Blue is an amazing artist with great vision. He does more than copy and paste tattoos. He wants to see what it means to you and make sure you get everything you want. He is also quick to give his input about what may or may not work the best - like shape of tattoo, shape of body part tattoo will be placed, shading and color. He will also offer his artistic suggestions that make a huge difference. Things I wouldn't have thought of - he has - and it all makes a huge difference. Overall the best tattoo experience I have ever had. Here is the start of my coverup and I will post more throughout the whole process.
Chloe Buchanan
I had a very sentimental first tattoo and Kelsey made it a breeze! She worked with my schedule and made sure I loved the tattoo before it was on my body. She’s an amazing artist and super cool to work with! 10/10 would recommend her to anyone!
Carlen Knapp
I had an overall amazing experience with Michelle at Velvet Lotus. Booking was super easy and hassle free. On the day of my appointment, Michelle made sure i was comfortable and all of my questions were answered. Could not recommend this place more!
Crystal Chapman
Michelle is ah-mazing! I have been going to her for 16 years and I have all the trust in her that she will make my tattoo perfect. She cares about making the client happy and knows that the tattoo means something special to them.
She is an elite tattoo artist. The shop is very clean and sanitary. Her pricing is what should be expected for an elite artist- plus a lot of items are one time use and that is also built into the pricing.
If you want a tattoo that you love and are proud to show off- go to Velvet Lotus!
Ty Medema
Velvet Lotus has everything I look for in a quality, professional tattoo shop. It's very clean, and the art/decor immediately give you a sense of the artists personality. Unlike many tattoo shops and artists, Michelle very obviously loves what she does and gets enthused about helping make each visit a positive, collaborative experience for her customers regardless of the size or simplicity of their request. She's very outgoing and friendly, and really stands out for making the experience of getting a tattoo a positive one.
Most importantly, she's an amazing artist. She has experience with a variety of styles and techniques, and utilizes all of that knowledge to be able to make each tattoo look its best. Regardless of what you're looking to have done, you can be confident that you'll be happy with the results.
Spikeyduy
Michelle was a wonderful artist and answered my many questions with very satisfying answers that provided a lot of insight! She was a thrill to work with and the piece came out even better than I imagined. Seriously book a consultation with her and you'll understand how she can take your idea and bring it to life in a tattoo-able fashion.