Next Level Tattoo Company - Imlay City — Local services in Imlay City

Honestly if I could give 0 stars, I would. I have had nothing but bad experiences with this shop. I deter anyone asking about tattoos and piercings from going here. Here are my 2 experiences: Last year my sister and I went in to get a tattoo of our dogs paw print. The guy was not friendly. Figured he was just having a bad day. Went in last week to get a couple questions about a belly button ring answered. When I called, I was told on the phone that they had titanium and surgical steel rings. When I got there to purchase one, I was not greeted for about 10 minutes as a gentleman stood behind the counter looking at an ipad. When I finally got the guys attention, he was not at all helpful. I asked a couple questions about the jewelry and was told that he doesnt know anything about them. I was told the piercer was the only one that knew anything about them but he was doing a several hour long tattoo appointment. But if I wanted to, I could leave my name and phone number and he would get back to me. About 3 hours later I went back in to see if he was any closer to being done, and after a few minutes the lady behind the counter (the only helpful one - a red head), acknowledged me. She was with another customer so I didnt mind waiting. She said that the piercer had just gotten done with a break and it would probably be 45 more minutes before he was going to take another one. She actually tried to answer my few questions. She took the specific ring I had a question about in to the piercer to find out the material. I was told that they were pretty sure it was surgical steel and a colored one was titanium but without looking at the box (from ordering them) they couldnt be sure. I am allergic to basically anything that isnt titanium or gold. If you're going to be putting metal into a person's body, you need to know EXACTLY what material it is so that this sort of issue doesnt come about. Luckily so far my belly button doesnt seem to be irritated. *its been 3 days and I still have not received a call from the piercer. *I did not get the piercing done there. I think it is highly unprofessional that they did not even know what material they were selling since it is going into a...

Generally I do not do online reviews but I found some of the bad reviews pathetic enough to make me do one. I've been going to Aron for tattoos since he was at Rockstar in Roseville. I make the drive to imlay from Roseville because he does great work. The one time I went else where, I was bummed with my piece and told myself to always stick with someone you trust. Any time people ask for a referral, he is my suggestion even if it's an hour drive.

One reviewer mentioned they had gaps in their lines.. if that's the case, go back and have it fixed. If it really is bad, I'm sure they would own up to it and fix it. Maybe that person didn't follow proper care techniques either. Not to mention, he left two reviews under different accounts but it shows his first and last name on both. Another person mentioned their portrait tattoo looked cross eyed and Mexican, why didn't you say anything when the sketch was done? Seems like something that would not have been unnoticed prior to finishing. I always check how my tattoo looks during the process. Why not also go back to see how it can be fixed. When looking for photos of these people's artwork, I noticed that their reviews were also posted at same time and they are fb friends.

Another review said they were canceled short notice along with their family and never rescheduled. So rather then taking it out on just the specific artist, you take your review out on the shop in general? I couldn't get in during a time period and was not gotten back to on availability, but I didn't complain because I myself didn't follow up either to see if they simply forgot. I've sat during sessions and watched Aron even still take walk in piercings every time. I do not mind as I know it's how the business works. However, people should be mindful when just showing up randomly for a tattoo that you cannot expect to get it done that day. Always call, why waste a drive? Even if hours show open, it doesn't mean they are not with scheduled appointments.

If I could post photos of my work by Aron on here with my review, I would. Don't let the few bad reviews discourage you...

Wasnt greeted right away. Gotten two peircings done here. First one he talked with me and laughed. I was also was a walk in and walked in around 30 minutes before they closed and forgot my wallet at home. Aron stayed in the shop and waited for me to come back, he also sat and waited for me to feel better after almost passing out and he gave me some candy. We got out of the shop about 15 minutes after it closed. This occasion he didnt really talk and when he did it was short and emotionless. Still enjoyed the peircings. The peircings were straight and perfectly places. He made sure I was...