Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 467 Google reviews · How we rank
These five tattoo shops are all in Dearborn Heights, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.6 to 5 stars. Alvaro tattoo / Realism & Black and grey leads the list with a 5-star rating from 76 reviews, followed by Blackwater Studios at 4.7 stars from 60 reviews. Elite Ink Tattoo Studios ranks third and has the largest review count among these entries, with 322 reviews and a 4.6-star rating. Ink Power By Mira and iindo iink Tattoos round out the five, each with a 5-star rating, based on six and three reviews respectively. This guide keeps its focus entirely on tattoo shops within Dearborn Heights, MI.
2Elite Ink Tattoo StudiosAt 8602 N Telegraph Rd, the shop develops designs from customers’ ideas, rough sketches, or reference materials, with work ranging from simple to intricate pieces.
3Blackwater StudiosBlackwater Studios holds a 4.7 Google rating across 60 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
Alvaro tattoo / Realism & Black and grey holds a 5.0 Google rating across 76 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
Realism tattoo work
Black-and-grey and color
Appointment-only scheduling
“amazing work, was looking for a unique and 1of1 design and delivered and absolutely thrilled with the results. Have gotten many compliments and really was impressed in his work. Easy and light with the needle, and delivered well with an …”
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At 8602 N Telegraph Rd, the shop develops designs from customers’ ideas, rough sketches, or reference materials, with work ranging from simple to intricate pieces. Its 4.6-star Google rating across 322 reviews adds support, while one supplied reviewer praises both a tattoo and a piercing. Tattoo consulting and piercing services round out the offerings, and wheelchair-accessible parking is available.
Custom tattoo artwork
Cover-ups and restorations
4.6-star Google rating
“Tammy and chuck are great, the best service you can get at a tattoo shop. Got my ears pierced too! Looks great”
Blackwater Studios holds a 4.7 Google rating across 60 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
Appointments required
Reviewers praise communication
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“First time getting inked and couldn’t have chose a better place. Extremely happy with how mine turned out. Thanks Mark. Looking forward to planning my next one.”
Ink Power By Mira holds a 5.0 Google rating across 6 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo artist.
Precise tattoo work
Clean, welcoming setting
Tattooing and microblading
“Mira's expertise in tattooing and microblading is evident in the beautiful, precise work. The salon is clean and welcoming. She is very talented and professional. Highly recommend!”
iindo iink Tattoos holds a 5.0 Google rating across 3 reviews, listed on Google as tattoo shop.
Cleanliness praised
Weekday evening hours
Wheelchair-accessible parking
“Clean, Very professional and easy to work with. Never had another person I liked tattooing me than this guy. I've been to plenty of shops but he was byfar the best person who has put ink into my skin. Thanks steve.I will be back for anot…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
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 Dearborn Heights 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.
Tattoo Shops in Dearborn Heights, MI: common questions
Which tattoo shop in Dearborn Heights, MI has the strongest combination of rating and review volume?
Alvaro tattoo / Realism & Black and grey has a 5.0 Google rating from 76 reviews, the largest review count among the guide’s 5.0-rated entries. Elite Ink Tattoo Studios has the most reviews overall, with 322 and a 4.6 rating. Blackwater Studios has a 4.7 rating from 60 reviews.
Where can I get custom artwork or a cover-up in Dearborn Heights, MI?
Elite Ink Tattoo Studios explicitly offers custom artwork, cover-ups, and restorations. Its artists can work from your ideas, rough sketches, or reference materials. For realism, black-and-grey, or full-color work, Alvaro lists all three services and takes appointments at 7259 Fenton St.
Do tattoo shops in Dearborn Heights, MI accept walk-ins?
Elite Ink’s description welcomes walk-ins and offers same-day services, while its planning listing also marks appointments as required; call 313-565-1467 to arrange your visit. Alvaro is appointment-only, and Blackwater Studios is appointment-based.
Which tattoo shops in Dearborn Heights, MI have evening or Sunday hours?
Blackwater Studios lists 1–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1–7 p.m. Sunday. Alvaro lists Sunday hours of 10 a.m.–8 p.m., while Elite Ink lists 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday. iindo iink Tattoos lists noon–8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Blackwater notes that its hours may vary.
Which tattoo shop in Dearborn Heights, MI also offers piercings?
Elite Ink Tattoo Studios offers piercing services. Its review excerpts mention ear, navel, eyebrow, and nose piercings, with several reviewers naming Chuck and Tammy. Blackwater Studios explicitly states that it does not offer piercings.
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