Northwoods Tattoo is a Tattoo Shop in Traverse City, MI. The studio has served Northern Michigan for 15 years and is owned by Hayley Bergstrom and Brett Craft. It offers both tattoo and piercing services, aiming to create a fun, safe, and inclusive space for clients. The shop was voted "Best Tattoo Parlor" in the Traverse City Record Eagle's "Simply the Best Awards" for seven consecutive years. It holds a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews.
The team includes several artists with distinct specialties. Brett Craft works in Neo Traditional, Illustrative, and Black Work styles as a generalist. Lady E focuses on Freehand and Fine Line styles, specializing in floral and whimsical designs. Kay Johnson creates Colorful Traditional and Neo Traditional pieces, with specialties in pet portraits and animated characters. Matt Kaufmann specializes in Bold Color Neo-Traditional work, focusing on animals, lady heads, and cover-up projects. The studio also employs Chelsey/Chow as a body piercer and Destiny as a junior tattoo artist. Hayley Bergstrom is listed as an owner and resident artist. The shop emphasizes a clean, laid-back environment and encourages clients to review the team's portfolios to find the right artist for their specific ideas.
Northwoods Tattoo is located at 1700 S Garfield Ave. It sits on South Garfield Avenue, about a quarter mile from West South Airport Road. The Cherryland Center shopping mall is approximately a quarter mile away. K1 Speed, a sports center, is located about three-tenths of a mile from the shop. Gladewood Place Park and Arbutus Court Park are both roughly six-tenths of a mile from the studio.
The business is known for its positive customer rating and its long-standing presence in the local area. It stands out for its multi-artist team, each with specific stylistic preferences, and for its recognition in local awards.
Northwoods Tattoo combines a 15-year history in Traverse City with a diverse roster of artists to serve the Northern Michigan tattoo and piercing community.