Northwoods Tattoo

Northwoods Tattoo Proudly serving Northern Michigan since 2011! We provide a clean, fun, safe & inclusive space for all your tattoo & piercing needs!
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Tattoo Artists: Brett, Lady Em, Kay, Matt Apprentice: Destiny • Body Piercer: Chow • Head of Ops: Hayley ✨🛸✨

Tattoo by Lady Em! Do you recognize this iconic couch?! Hint: it's from a sitcom that aired from 1988-1997 and was reviv...
06/19/2026

Tattoo by Lady Em! Do you recognize this iconic couch?! Hint: it's from a sitcom that aired from 1988-1997 and was revived in 2018! 🛋️📺🤩

As we hold our Pride Event today we are also reflecting on the history of Juneteenth. The fight for freedom and equality...
06/19/2026

As we hold our Pride Event today we are also reflecting on the history of Juneteenth. The fight for freedom and equality is ongoing. Today is a day to reflect, learn, and celebrate ♥️

✨ PRIDE EVENT UPDATE! ✨Each artist participating in our event tomorrow has a couple slots left to fill and we'd SO LOVE ...
06/18/2026

✨ PRIDE EVENT UPDATE! ✨
Each artist participating in our event tomorrow has a couple slots left to fill and we'd SO LOVE to fill these so we can raise as much funds for Human Rights Campaign as we can!
Given this, along with offering their event designs, Brett, Em, and Des are opening up the event to custom *palm size and smaller* tattoo projects!
And Kay will be offering these jewel beetles (designs are as is) in addition to her trad-inspired heart designs!
*All other event designs can be seen on our page*
Here's the details:
•By appt only
•Arms and legs only
•Cash only
Send the shop a DM to book and let's fill up these remaining slots! 🩷🌈🪩

Destini's guest spot with us starts 1 week from today! She has some afternoon openings left to fill for all 3 days she'l...
06/18/2026

Destini's guest spot with us starts 1 week from today! She has some afternoon openings left to fill for all 3 days she'll be here (6/25-6/27). Send her a DM directly to discuss your project and to get on her books! 💜

06/17/2026

Today is walk-in Wednesday with Brett (10am-4pm) & Chow (11am-5pm)! See our page for details on what they're each offering for today! See y'all soon!
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We have a few tattoo slots left to fill for our Pride Event for this Friday! Send us a DM to schedule! 🌈🪩🩷
06/16/2026

We have a few tattoo slots left to fill for our Pride Event for this Friday! Send us a DM to schedule! 🌈🪩🩷

Triple vertical helix to start off this rad curation! 👀 Can you spot what piercing is planned for the future??Peep those...
06/16/2026

Triple vertical helix to start off this rad curation! 👀 Can you spot what piercing is planned for the future??

Peep those angle shots too 😎

Spike ends from Junipurr

Doing this custom Dumbo & Mrs. Jumbo memorial tattoo was an honor and a super touching appointment. I have a lot of appr...
06/15/2026

Doing this custom Dumbo & Mrs. Jumbo memorial tattoo was an honor and a super touching appointment. I have a lot of appreciation for my clients who trust me with these important designs. ❤ -Kay

🩷 Des has a couple last minute openings she'd love to fill with fun tattoo projects for this coming week! Check out her ...
06/14/2026

🩷 Des has a couple last minute openings she'd love to fill with fun tattoo projects for this coming week! Check out her available flash on our FB photo albums or DM the shop to discuss your custom project!
🩷 Walk-in Wednesday for this coming week will be with Brett and Chow! See our pages for details!
🩷 Our Pride Event is on Friday (6/19)! We still have some tattoo and piercing slots to fill! See our page for details on the event!
🩷 Chow will be in Tuesday-Saturday for all your piercing needs! Appointments recommended, walk-ins welcome if availability allows! *Wednesday will be walk-in only and Friday by appt only*
*Update: Des is now fully booked for Monday & Tuesday*

Walk-in Wednesday for this coming week (6/17) will also include Chow who will be offering 20% off jewelry costs from 11a...
06/14/2026

Walk-in Wednesday for this coming week (6/17) will also include Chow who will be offering 20% off jewelry costs from 11am-5pm! ✨♥️✨

Address

1700 S. Garfield Avenue
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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