Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 872 Google reviews · How we rank
All seven tattoo shops in this guide are in Westland, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.6 to 5 stars. Stray Dogs Tattoo Studio takes the top spot with a 5-star rating from 80 reviews, followed by Folklore Tattoo at 4.9 stars from 64 reviews. Black Raven Studio, LLC ranks third with 4.8 stars and 140 reviews. The Branded Barby and Seventh Skull Tattoos each hold 4.9-star ratings, with 70 and 50 reviews, respectively. Skin Sinn tattoos and Neurotic Ink round out the list at 4.6 stars each. They also have the two largest review counts among these entries: 254 for Skin Sinn tattoos and 214 for Neurotic Ink.
Folklore Tattoo holds a 4.9 Google rating across 64 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
Calming shop atmosphere
Attentive artist feedback
Women- and LGBTQ-owned
“I absolutely adore Folklore Tattoo. The atmosphere is calming and the tattoo artists are all very kind. I have worked with Cassidy who is such a wonderful person and always takes the time to makesure I am happy with how the progression i…”
The women-owned studio at 33688 Ford Rd in Westland, MI has a 4.8 Google rating from 140 reviews and offers tattoos and body piercings. Its listing specifies appointments by email or text. Onsite parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance add practical conveniences for a scheduled visit.
Women-owned studio
Tattoos and piercings
Appointment-only booking
“Crystal is great at piercings and very sweet and patient with the kids. Taken two of my kids there and she did so good with both! Highly recommend!”
Seventh Skull Tattoos holds a 4.9 Google rating across 50 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
Walk-ins welcome
Custom flash tattoos
Weekend evening hours
“I was very impressed with Seventh Skull and my tattoo artist Corey. The studio is clean and welcoming. Corey is talented tattoo artist. He was filled in an outline of a sleeve I had gotten a couple years ago from a different artist. I ab…”
Skin Sinn tattoos holds a 4.6 Google rating across 254 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo and piercing shop.
Original piece praised
Client comfort praised
On-site parking
“Dylan the tattoo artist I just went to (white). had someone come in with a swastika while I was there. And because of having it, Dylan denied the guy service. Doing so made me feel safe as a black woman. Doing so made the guy deal with t…”
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How we ranked this list
Each tattoo shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Westland category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which tattoo shops in Westland, MI accept walk-ins or same-day appointments?
Seventh Skull Tattoos at 28962 Warren Rd explicitly welcomes walk-ins. The Branded Barby at 8015 N Middlebelt Rd is appointment-only but accepts same-day appointments; call 734-338-2649 or email the shop to arrange a booking. Black Raven Studio, LLC is appointment-only and directs clients to email or text.
Where can I get a tattoo on Sunday in Westland, MI?
Seventh Skull Tattoos lists Sunday hours of noon–9 p.m. The Branded Barby lists Sunday hours of 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and requires an appointment.
Which shops in Westland, MI have reviews mentioning cover-ups?
A Stray Dogs Tattoo Studio reviewer praises Mason for covering a tattoo that was almost 10 years old. A reviewer at The Branded Barby describes a cover-up by Kevin and praises his professionalism and the finished work. Stray Dogs has a 5.0 Google rating from 80 reviews; The Branded Barby has a 4.9 from 70.
Which tattoo shops in Westland, MI also offer piercings?
Skin Sinn tattoos and Black Raven Studio, LLC explicitly offer tattoos and body piercings. Neurotic Ink’s reviews also describe piercing services, including a belly button piercing. The Branded Barby explicitly states that it does not offer piercings.
Which tattoo shops in Westland, MI list LGBTQ-friendly features?
Neurotic Ink and Folklore Tattoo both list LGBTQ-welcoming and transgender-safe-space attributes. Folklore is also LGBTQ- and women-owned and lists a unisex restroom. Stray Dogs Tattoo Studio describes itself as queer-owned, and its reviews mention a comfortable, welcoming setting.