Witch City Ink

My fiancé and I were on a day trip to salem and sort of impulsively decided to get tattoos. I had been planning to find a tattoo studio a few nights before and knew what i wanted for the most part. We decided while were there that we would try witch city ink because it had pretty good reviews and it was in a convenient spot. Since it was during the week even at their “busy” time we got right in pretty much. We both got our tattoos from k and she was so nice and accommodating. I already want to plan a trip back just to get more work done from her. Even though the minimum at $100 feels a little steep (both our tattoos were small and mine was simple) I couldn’t recommend this shop more. I especially loved seeing an artist so excited and enthusiastic about her work even if it was a simple piece. Definitely worth it.

I never like to leave negative reviews when I never even got a tattoo from an establishment. But the big issue is the lack of communication. I did everything they asked plus more to make the booking easier. I first emailed them, and did not hear back in over a week. I had to call them to make sure they got my email. Thankfully they did and said they would call me back within a week, and if I don't hear back to call them again.

A little over a week goes by and I haven't heard anything or was emailed anything. So I called back again. Note I tried to book 2 tattoos that would take about an hour each, more than a month in advance. And I spoke with a different person who then said they would contact the artists and I should hear back in 2 days. I havent heard anything back in almost a week. At this point as a customer I dont feel like they don't want to tattoo us. We are coming from out of state and had multiple tattoos done and wanted to go to the highest rated shop, but at this point, if they don't want to tattoo us or dont have the sufficient supplies, they could have easily let us know. Being on the wire hoping to hear back for almost 20 days now. Our trip is in 2 weeks so we cant book anywhere else now. This is not a good way to feel.

I hope this helps the shop figure out a way to keep in touch with their clients. Again I hate doing things like this.

LOVE the shop, everyone is super nice. I have two tattoos from them now. The first just got touched up, but it looks a bit off now that I have taken off the plastic. The other I got done today, it looks really nice. However, I was a little thrown off with the price. I paid $50 over the phone as a spot holder, then the tattoo that literally took 20-30min was another $150, for a total of $200. I was expecting this one to be at a total of $150 max.
Will most likely go again though.

My boyfriend and I wanted to get cute little walk-in tattoos for our trip to Salem and this shop had the best reviews so we decided to go here. The day before we talked to them about it and they told us to show up close to opening as possible and have a design ready. My boyfriend is an artist and designed a simplistic broomstick to match for the two of us the night before. We showed up an hour before opening to ensure we’d get in. We ended up getting a guy named Natan who I would say almost completely butchered the design. The two tattoos do NOT look the same at all. They look sloppy, rushed and not worth the price of $150 an hour. Mine is shaded way too dark and parts of the design are missing completely while my boyfriends looks hardly shaded at all. There’s shading outside the line work on both of our tattoos and the line work itself is super shoddy. The tattoos just both look rushed and not at all like the artist was taking the time and care to make a solid piece. After looking at all the portfolios we did like all the pieces we saw, unfortunately the ones we got did not reflect these pieces. Definitely wish we could have seen one of the other artists take on the design instead.

Came in with my husband. Both of us were looking for something small and spiritual and Jaesun delivered! Loved his energy and humor. He did great work on our tattoos. Will definitely be trying to find our way back here again for larger pieces we are planning.

I have gotten all three of my tattoos done at witch city ink and they have been done by Larry Allen, Jaesun and K Lenore. I love my tattoos they came out great and I will definitely go back for my next one. I recommend this shop for anyone who is looking to get a tattoo.

I've been tattooed by two different artists at Witch City Ink, K and Natan. Its a very relaxed atmosphere, with great conversation and a chill vibe while you're sitting. They're very into the ritual and intention of tattooing so if you want something meaningful and imbued with powerful intent, go here! Not just another tourist tattoo shop. People never fail to comment on the beauty and artistry of my tattoos, thank you guys! <3

Got a traditional tattoo of a witch’s head done by Larry Allen, and it came out EXACTLY as I wanted. He had a very steady hand and didn’t dig in with the needle. He also allowed me to choose what kind of music to play while I got tattooed, and he was really sweet, personable and friendly throughout which made the process go by quickly. The reception staff was also really helpful in accommodating two friends and I to get tattooed at the same time. 11/10 would recommend!

I was a walk in and fell in love with one of the drawings on the flash sheet. They found the time to fit me in and i am in love with my tattoo. Larry is amazing! He was super quick and helped me even though he wasn't even supposed to be doing any tattoos that day.

They answered the phone with " hey or hello", not anything like Thank you for calling.... no idea who answered never identified themselves even after I asked who am I speaking with. If you can't answer the phone correct.

I dont understand the attude i got about we charge 150 min, and there protocols like I didn't understand protocols for covid, finally ends up telling me to go on the web site or email. I didn't want to do that, I called I wanted to talk to an artist. Or make an appointment with one.

So at the end of the day I'm glad I didn't see there location, from my experience just on the phone I would not trust them to do any work on me or mine.

If you want to be a 150 minimum act like a professional. Answer the phone correct, treat everyone with respect.

I'm in Detroit, shane @ tattoo 13 is my artist, he could teach you a thing or two about customer service.

**********In response to your reply: you had posted about taking walking when I called. Thats why I called nice try on the save.