Spiral Tattoo

Best experience. Michael is incredible, beautiful art. I always go in totally open to what I want and have always ended up with phenomenal art and I receive compliments regularly on how beautiful the work has been done. Great prices and atmosphere too!

Having never had a tattoo before, I was a bit nervous, but when I walked In the woman that would eventually tattoo me wwalked down the stairs and helped me immediately. I told her I was thinking of getting my first tattoo and showed her what I wanted. She gave me an estimated price and i returned an hour later (make sure you have cash on you- no credit accepted) She took the picture I provided, scaled it down to size, and created a stencil for my arm. We discussed where and how the tattoo would be placed. She was patient as I considered my options.

When I sat down to get my tattoo done, after she meticulously prepared by washing her hands and sterilizing everything (including my arm), I talked nervously. The tattooing process was more warm than painful most of the time and Alexis and I talked about all sorts of thing to keep me distracted. I enjoyed our conversation and before I knew it, my tattoo was finished!

She told me how to take care of the tattoo while it healed and answered all of myamy questions, gave me her 'card' which is actually a really cool token like thing with her name on it, I paid and left. I realized shortly after that I didn't tip her what I thought I did (tattoo artists depend on our disposable income. It should be obvious that if you tip a bartender a buck for a beer you should probably tip proportionally for art work on your body$. She thanked me and said so graciously "I appreciate anything people give me."

I'm sure everyone else at the shop is just as welcoming, professional, and enjoyable to talk to as Alexis. The place itself is very calming with low lighting and soft music., as if you were in a place of healing as well as body art. Art covers the walls and artists have books for your perusal of some of their best tattoos.

In sum, I would recommend this place to anyone getting a tattoo, whether their first or fiftieth. Thanks spiral for a great experience.

Spiral always treats me right. I go to Alexis, but each artist brings their A game. Its clean. Friendly. Cute. Well priced. Following covid guidelines strictly. 10/10 would recomend. Always.

I went to Alexis for my turtle tattoo. It was my first tattoo and I was bit nervous but she made me feel more comfortable and the tattoo was fantastic!

Fantastic tattoo artists. I highly recommend checking out their instagrams. They are uniquely talented and inspiring individuals who breathe life into ink. I’ve gotten two tattoos from Michael Aul. I’ve had both for several years and they remain as vivid as ever.

Extremely happy with the custom tattoos I've received from Jared Leathers at Spiral Tattoo over the years. All of the artists at the shop are amazing! Will continue to go back for more and more ink.

I’m visiting Michigan for a wedding and decided I neeeeeeded a tattoo (or 2) and Alexis at Spiral Tattoo hooked it up with 2 FANTASTIC Harry Potter pieces for me! She took her time and made sure both stencils looked just right before starting, and was very friends throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Spiral Tattoo and Alexis. Thank you! (Words added around the pre-existing infinity symbol)

Walked in yesterday afternoon after I went to brunch in Kerrytown and within a half hour got a fabulous Halloween piece on my calf. Alexis is so sweet and we negotiated a fair price for what we both had in mind. I look forward to going back and getting future work done by her!

I’ve gotten tattoos from both Jared and Mike at Spiral. Both have turned out great, and everyone who works there have been really nice. Highly recommend this place if you want a high quality tattoo.

Have been tattooed here a couple times and it’s been great. Clean and professional. Super happy with the pieces I have from Mike Aul. Would recommend this place to anyone, whether it’s your first tat or you’re an seasoned collector. Well worth the drive from Detroit, thanks guys!