Forbidden Tattoo and Piercing

I recently got a piercing done here and the shop was clean and relaxing. They have complementary snacks and,beverages while you wait. Getting pierced here was a breeze there was a bit of a wait since there were a couple people getting pierced before me but I dont mind waiting. So if you want to skip the wait call first.

They go ABOVE AND BEYOND! I got two ear piercings by the amazing Kassi. Not only did she do an amazing job and really know what she's talking about, but you can tell just how much she loves what she does. When you have a question she emails you RIGHT back even weeks after and helps you in any way she can. The studio even sends you a hand written card to make sure you were happy with your service. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!! :)

My husband has gotten tattoos in multiple states and multiple countries, so he knows a good tattoo parlor and this is the absolute best. Perfect customer service. The lady at the front desk was very nice, very helpful, and she had a big smile. I dont know what these other people are complaining about because the front desk is a 5/5. Now my husband artist...Lindsay is a 10/5. My husband is halfway done thru his ocean sleeve and the detail in her work is unbelievable. You can tell that Lindsay puts all of her heart and soul in her work and her results are a beautiful ocean themed sleeve that my husband gets to proudly show off. If I could this place would get 10/5.

I showed up on time to my appointment with Gabriel Luna. He refused to tattoo me, and stole my deposit. He claimed my skin was ‘damaged’ and that ‘you need to MOISTURIZE 3 times a day.’ I specifically DIDN’T use product that day, as I WAS GETTING TATTOOED. Smells like a scam to me. Fine if you want to refuse me service, but then you should return my $180 deposit. There are PLENTY of other DECENT artists in the area.. don’t waste your money here.
*Photo is of my “sunburnt skin” where my tattoo was going to go. Yet he was more concerned with a dry spot on the BACK of my shoulder. 🤔

ETA: I never signed a single thing. And the 80+ year old woman (Ann) who supposedly owns the place thinks that making up lies and calling me a Karen makes her look… good? She also tried to claim I gave them a fake address. She actually seems to know very little about what’s happening at her ‘business.’ I’m not the first one they’ve done this to, so beware. She can’t even keep her stories straight with her own employees. Don’t trust them with your body.

Got my septum pierced by Kassi yesterday. I've had several piercings done in a shop before but honestly Elite is hands down my favorite! Kassi and I bonded over being Michiganders and had a great time. She was so friendly and down to earth. Kassi answered all the questions I had and walked me through the whole process before starting. The shop was super clean and everybody was so awesome. I can't wait to go back!

I've gotten countless piercings done here and they were all handled with care and professionalism. But today I got a tattoo done by the one and only Dani. I've had 3 tattoos done by 3 other shops, and they all have flaws, not this one though. I've never been so happy with a tattoo. Dani is so entertaining, funny, and respectful. I very easily have chosen a new favorite tattoo artist. Im so grateful.

I would like to preface this review with the Latin term Caveat Emptor, for those that are unfamiliar, it translates to buyer beware. My experience first began with Elite tattoo back in 2015. Melissa, the owner, and I planned a full sleeve. After several sessions, over 20 hours and over $3000 spent at Elite, we reached about 80% completion of my sleeve. Unfortunately, I temporarily moved so I cancelled my last appointment for the time being until I could reschedule. Mind you, Elite then and to this day still posses my $160 deposit. For months I have been given the run around with this studio regarding completing this expensive project that, understandably so, necessitates the original artist to complete. For months I called and emailed the studio, sent photos to refresh Melissa's memory of our project, while asking kindly to book my last appointment. Considering I am an existing client and still have a deposit on file, this treatment and lack of professionalism is completely unwarranted. I finally locked in a second consultation, scheduled for 1/27/18. I was perplexed as to why an existing client needed to have a second consultation, nevertheless I complied with the request. Two days before my appointment, the booking staff at Elite called to say Melissa would prefer to complete my consultation via email to save me a trip. I yet again forwarded emails. I received a response from Melissa that stated I would require two sessions to finish, but she could not commit to my appointment for the reasons as follows: 1. She was unsure if she would have a booth available (she is the owner of Elite tattoo, how this could possibly be an issue is unbeknownst to me) 2. She is traveling two weeks per month for the remainder of 2018 3. She is booked through March with projects that need to be completed (but doesn't my project and investment fall in this category, too?) and lastly 4. (and I quote) "everything is very up in the air right now". As you can imagine, this came as a complete shock to me because I was one of Melissa's first full sleeves, I've spend thousands at this studio, and like any other client I want the same artist from start to finish. Melissa's last and final response via email was a suggestion for me to find another artist to finish her project. Mind you, each mentioning of my $160 security deposit has consecutively been ignored and disregarded by both the booking staff and the owner. Now I am tasked with finding an artist that is willing to complete a sleeve that is nearly finished, while my current artist refuses to even suggest said artist whom she wants to pawn me off to, not to mention refund me my security deposit since my project doesn't deserve completion like her newer projects. It pains me to write this review because I have been so loyal to Elite; constantly handing out business cards, showing admirers their social media and work, while unbeknownst to me this business, further, the OWNER, refuses to see our project through to the end and instead gives me the run around. The photos of my sleeve have been deleted from both her personal Instagram account as well as Elite tattoos Instagram. I write this review to warn those that are considering investing their time and money in this business. Do your research, make sure your artist is 100% invested and committed to establishing a trusting business/client relationship, and lastly make sure your artist has your best interest in mind and doesn't suffer from a money hungry mentality because it will surely cloud their judgement, and as seen in my case, result in a total absence of professionalism. Elite may have a brand new studio, advertise a great deal, and have thousands of (purchased) followers on social media, but they do not know the first thing about professionalism and conducting a business. Nonetheless, I will be contacting the Better Business Bureau to file a complaint since Elite tattoo carelessly disregards the ethical business behavior that, as a business, they are required to be in compliance with and as a consequence, should be held accountable for.

I went to see Meghan when I had an issue with a piercing that I received at a different shop. Meghan corrected the issue and now my piercing is doing great! Meghan is super knowledgeable about piercings.She is also very nice.

Being a 20 yr retired Marine and never interested in tattoos, I finally broke down and went to get my first one because I promised my daughter if she joined the Marine Corps and graduated, I’d get one. I dropped off samples of what I wanted and was supposed to be contacted ASAP with results or info because I’d only be in the area for a limited time. That was over a month ago. I’ve sent e-mails inquiring the same..... and STILL no reply. I’m back in the area for my daughters grad ceremony, stopped by the tattoo studio and it’s closed.... even though the sign clearly states Open on Monday from 12pm. It’s currently 1:40pm. All I can say is that I’ve tried. They may have good artists there, but customer service needs some work. I plan to keep my promise to my daughter, but from someplace else.

Amazing work amazing experience. Had a piece done by a "butcher" years ago. Girlfriend asked if it was a jail tattoo and that's when I knew I needed to stop being lazy and fix it. Shane at Elite was recommended and wow. Not only did he bring it to life and make it look 100xs better, he didn't change the original idea of the tattoo, was light handed, did perfect color blending, and was one of the fastest artists I've had. My next ink l, will with out a doubt, be done by Shane at Elite.