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Velvet Lotus Tattoo

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About this business

Michelle Balhan describes herself as "a versatile tattooist with a passion for exploring all styles of my craft". Born in Chicago suburbs with a touch of the "crazies", Michelle become involved in the tattoo industry during the year of 1993 and began tattooing in 1996. A pleaser by nature, her love of tattooing allows her to make the customer happy working on a design they present to her or by creating something based upon the customers ideas and inspirations. Inspired by a communal rhythm that moves through the universe and... read more

Location details

401 Highway 1 West, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Kayla Perna 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Sometimes it can be stressful to walk into a new tattoo parlor, (especially after you were used to going to the same one for 8 years!) but that nervous apprehension was thankfully short-lived. Everyone makes you feel pretty comfortable right off the bat, and Kelsey was phenomenal to work with - she gave me her honest opinion about the design I originally had and never faltered, regardless of how many new ideas or questions I threw her way. And, truth be told, I already have another date set to start on my sleeve that I’ve be... read more

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Deborah L Wyatt 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Michelle is wonderful. Very easy to work with! I gave her my idea and she designed my tattoo - it’s perfect! I was nervous and she kept me calm! I have see several tattoos she has done and I would highly recommend her! 

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Sydney Lynn 
5 years ago
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Marie Duwa 
5 years ago

I have ugly scars from having a double mastectomy surgery and Michelle completely rocked it out!!!! Also for redoing my dads memorial tattoo!!! You are an amazing artist and person!!! Thank you sooo much! 

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Heather Edwards 
5 years ago

Shout out to Will! My feather is pretty badass...couldn't be happier with your work and appreciate ya being patient with me!! 

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Maggie Treptow 
5 years ago

I got my first tattoo from Michelle and she gave me everything I wanted. If I want to get another, I will most definitely be going back to her. 

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Tom Rutkowski 
5 years ago
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Bri Lynn Richard 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

well I'm getting my tattoo done in march my husband got two tattoos there 

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Mike Linderman 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Michelle did an amazing job on my tattoo and great prices 

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Velvet Lotus Tattoo has a 4.9 star rating with 281 reviews. 

When is Velvet Lotus Tattoo open?

Velvet Lotus Tattoo is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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