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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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Chris Miller 
7 years ago

Will (Blue) made our day! He took our ideas​ and brought them to life. We all got individual versions of the same thing. He was very professional and willing to work with each of us to make sure we were happy. I know some of us are planning return trips to Velvet Lotus. 

Business response:

HI Chris- Thanks for taking the time to review! We will be looking forward to having those that are planning back! 

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Nicole Schroeder 
7 years ago

Awesome experience with Michelle today! Highly recommend her work. Very professional and thoughtful. 

Business response:

HI Nicole. It was great having you at the studio! Thanks so much for the review. 

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Mary Kate Meade 
7 years ago

I just got my first tattoo by Mike Wardell at Velvet Lotus, it was a great experience! Mike and Michelle were able to answer my questions and put me at ease for what the process would be like. The place was spotless and was a great environment to get a tattoo done in. I will definitely be coming back! 

Business response:

Thank you Mary Kate. So happy you had a great experience. Thanks for taking the time to share it. 

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Austinie Marie 
7 years ago
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Karen Wayson Kisling 
7 years ago

Michelle is phenomenal! I recommend her to everyone!! 

Business response:

Thanks Karen. :) 

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Frank Lilly 
7 years ago

Was a great experience as always. The work is out standing very clean and the artists​ are very friendly! I'd recommend them to anyone that asks if I knew a good tattoo shop 

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Shawn Shroyer 
7 years ago

Very happy with the touch up Will did on my St. Louis Cardinals tattoo. 

Business response:

Thanks for the review Shawn! Glad your all freshened up. We hope to see you again. 

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Josh Sinclair 
7 years ago

I absolutely LOVE getting my work done at Velvet Lotus!! Michelle is sooo great and i hav no problem making the trip from Des Moines to Iowa City because i know the work is always going to be amazing and the atmosphere is second to none. 

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Alex Stauter-Chipman 
7 years ago

Absolutely amazing! Such a clean and welcoming environment! Definitely going back! 

Business response:

Thanks so much for the kind review and being a patron of our studio! 

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How is Velvet Lotus Tattoo rated?

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

When is Velvet Lotus Tattoo open?

Velvet Lotus Tattoo is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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