Michigan Avenue Tattoo & Piercing

I started going to Michigan Ave back in October, and I have rapidly become a regular. The entire staff is kind, caring and courteous to the entirety of your experience and they genuinely make you feel like family.

Joy helped me change my nose piercing, in professional manner and measured and helped me size piercings in a way I have never experienced in any other tattoo shop.

Ryan is possibly my favorite tattoo artist of all time and I look forward to getting at least 3 of my sleeves finished by him. Beautiful art, great tableside manner and the slickest tattoos you'll see.

By far one of the best tattoo shops in the state if not the country.

I was really excited to get my ears pierced- been waiting months for an opportunity to do so. Saw the good reviews for this place, booked via phone, and drove 30 minutes only to be greeted by a rude piercer (I believe her name was Joy) because I showed up a couple minutes late (it was difficult to find and pay for parking in an area I had never been to before.) She turned me away very unprofessionally, called me a "child" for being late, and didn't offer any sort of consolation- in fact, she even charged me a "late fee" without providing service OR letting me know that I would be charged for this beforehand.

If you want to be treated with respect, go elsewhere. Save your money and your time.
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Edit based on Joy's response:
There clearly is a misunderstanding on what was upsetting about the situation. I made an appointment via phone; the deposit wasn't explained, and perhaps I should have asked for clarification on its purpose. I never said no one told me I should be on time, I said no one explained exactly it was for. Regardless, the condescending tone Joy used while speaking to me on the phone when I asked for a refund, which is also very evident in her reply here, is inexcusable. No matter how much we disagree, insinuating that a customer, or even person, is unreasonable and "ridiculous" is inappropriate and disrespectful. As someone who works with clients in a separate industry myself, I know there are much better ways to handling small disagreements than resorting to insults.

Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I mainly interacted with Audrey, at the main desk, and Joy, who changed my nose piercing. Joy was sweet, easy to talk to, and super gentle. She was off the clock but still took the time to help me out. I definitely recommend and would go to them again

Joy did my vertical labret piercing with me today — she was awesome from start to finish, super attentive and informative and super accommodating. The piercing turned out amazing, thank you so much, Joy!

Went in to get my lobes repeirced and it was quick, easy, and much less painful than a peircing gun, which is what previously peirced my ears. The shop is very clean and they obviously take care in keeping things sanitary. Joy was great! The jewlery they use is much better than you normally would get if you went and got your ears done at a random store with a peircing gun. This was the only place that got back to me quick about an appointment, so if you're having issues getting one from other places, do try here!

I went to Michigan avenue tattoo/piercing to get a daith and seconds done on my ears, and I could not have been more satisfied with the service here. Everyone is so kind and welcoming, and my piercer, Tylor, was spectacular. He was super easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and informative about the whole process, which was incredibly calming despite my nerves about the whole operation. Not ONLY was he comforting and professional, but he was tactile and quick with the piercing process, and the pain was subsequently minimal. AND the prices are very reasonable to top it all off. Literal 11/10, I plan on recommending anyone seeking out a piercing to go to Michigan avenue.

I have and I'm sure will continue to get wonderful and friendly service from Michigan Ave tattoo. Audrey at the front is always the most helpful, Joy is quite literally always a joy to work with, and I feel so awful, but the other piercist, whom I'm so sorry, I've forgotten their name but they are also amazing. They are all incredibly gentle, informative, and friendly and I can't see myself going anywhere else in the near future for my tattoo and piercing plans!

I have been working with Krista to create a cover up tattoo, and her work has far exceeded my expectations. I gave her a general idea of what I wanted, and she blew me away with her drawing. She is taking the time to make my tattoo just right, and it’s clear that she cares about her work *and* her clients. The location of my tattoo is particularly painful, and she is careful to be as gentle and understanding as possible. Everyone I’ve shown my tattoo progress to is extremely impressed. I can’t wait to see the finished product. I know this is a tattoo I’ll be proud to show the world for the rest of my life.

Bonus: great music and fun atmosphere! Tylor had me laughing the whole time. Great crew.

Tylor did an amazing job with my septum piercing. He was super friendly and very professional. Everything was explained to me ahead of time & he made sure I was comfortable with each step of the process. They have safety protocols in place & the shop requires an appointment & for you to call when you arrive. I felt safe and well cared for. Top notch outfit with amazing customer service!!

My first tattoo experience could not have been better. I had to make an appointment due to the pandemic and it was easy to do. Joy is a wonderful person to deal with and she wl make sure you are well taken care of.

Ryan did my tattoo. He was very professional and cleaned everything really well. He did an excellent job on my tattoo and I couldn't be happier. I will absolutely go back for future work.

A very clean tattoo and piercing parlor with wonderful people working there.