Tattoo Shops in East Lansing, MI
5 studios in and around East Lansing, Michigan — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Ink and Needle East
228 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823-4340
Risky Studios
301 Mac Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823-4355
Splash of Color Tattoo & Piercing Studio Piercing
515 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823-4499
Tat Tattoo
301 Mac Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823-4355
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.