18 Reviews

Sailor Beware Tattoo

Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Vinnie Q.
24 Apr 2017
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I'm unable to travel to LA, so I got my tattoos by Mags at a shop near me. I've gotten 6 tattoos by her now, and she also touched up one I had gotten from someone else. Mags is my favorite artist and ... Read More
I'm unable to travel to LA, so I got my tattoos by Mags at a shop near me. I've gotten 6 tattoos by her now, and she also touched up one I had gotten from someone else. Mags is my favorite artist and nobody can tattoo me as well as she does. What I mean by that is I apparently have pretty soft/sensitive skin, and she noticed that right away in our first session and tattooed me accordingly. She has an incredibly light touch, she takes her time to get the job done right, yet she still somehow is able to do a lot of work in a relatively short period of time at a beyond reasonable rate. I've had multiple tattoos done by her in one session and it's the least pain I've experienced from any I've ever gotten, at a certain point I just relax and barely notice she's working on me. Also, because she knows how to work on my skin, her tattoos are the only ones that seem to heal perfectly flat and smooth on me, whereas 3 or 4 other artists I've been to take longer to heal and have some raised skin issues going on. I highly recommend Mags, she's always been easy to work with when I give her my ideas for tattoos, she comes up with a quick design I love based on just a basic idea or outline I give her, and she has sweet original designs too. And of course she's extremely cool and friendly and makes the sessions enjoyable. Read Less
Cristal Lee Hartsell
14 Mar 2017
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Mags is a true artist of any medium, especially skin and ink. I love all of my tattoos that she has done for me, and plan to get more work from her in the future.
Jordan Wycidious
8 Feb 2017
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Mags has done everything on me. I'm on the list to get more work done. I don't trust anyone else. She always exceeds my expectations.
Robert Tugman
8 Feb 2017
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Great work ,Great Time !Great,Great,Great You can't go wrong!!
Andre Studer Cmt
5 Feb 2017
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Mags has done 2 of my 3 tatoos, not to mention my very first. I love them both as she's a top notched artist and has a light hand too so sje will not scared you up. I hope and pray that she will get... Read More
Mags has done 2 of my 3 tatoos, not to mention my very first. I love them both as she's a top notched artist and has a light hand too so sje will not scared you up. I hope and pray that she will get better soon from health problems she's having as it's time for me to go big and I want her to design and put a half sleeve On me next!Read Less
Rutger Jansen
5 Jan 2017
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Mags is awesome and does a great job!
Antonio Acevedo
1 Jun 2016
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Did a great job! Very comfortable atmosphere , I will definitely be going back.
Kat Stigen
31 May 2016
REPORT
It's hard to find tattoo artists who understand how to put color on a person of color. I could not be happier with the work Mags has done for me. The detail is amazing and the coloring is beautiful an... Read More
It's hard to find tattoo artists who understand how to put color on a person of color. I could not be happier with the work Mags has done for me. The detail is amazing and the coloring is beautiful and bright! Read Less
Ruth McClure
17 May 2016
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Best tattoo artist ever! Her color stays bright and her detail is amazing!
Gary W.
18 Feb 2016
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Mags is an amazing artist and amazing lady. Ive been getting tattooed all over the world for 25 years by some of the best so when i moved LA i was obviously keen to find a top tattooist and gladly i f... Read More
Mags is an amazing artist and amazing lady. Ive been getting tattooed all over the world for 25 years by some of the best so when i moved LA i was obviously keen to find a top tattooist and gladly i found Mags. Her artwork is excellent and shes super fast with perfect lines and well worth her very reasonable rate! Go get some! Read Less
Valerie M.
7 Feb 2016
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The only person I want to tattoo me is Mags, I have no desire to ever have anyone else tattoo me. I have two tattoos and both were done by Mags and they are absolutely what I wanted and they were done... Read More
The only person I want to tattoo me is Mags, I have no desire to ever have anyone else tattoo me. I have two tattoos and both were done by Mags and they are absolutely what I wanted and they were done with tremendous artistry and skill.The first one was done in 2013 at a different shop, it was my first tattoo, even though it was done at a different shop it is still hers, the second one however was started in 2015 and it is beautiful and exactly what I wanted. For the one started in 2015, I told her I wanted a tattoo inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" and I gave one reference picture of a drawing that had an element of what I was looking for. The sketch that I got back far surpassed any expectations or thoughts I had, the sketch was beautiful and it is even more beautiful on my ribs. The tattoo is not finished I have one session left, and I will update it afterwards but even though it is 2/3 complete I still receive a lot of compliments.In regard to the professionalism of Mags I appreciate the fact that she has been doing this for a very long time and she is fully aware of the limitations that are inherently present in tattooing as an art form especially on the body parts that you wish to get tattooed. What she presents as the sketch she can do and she does it very well, and they are proportioned perfectly and what ends up on your body is what she sketched. She is also really good at recognizing the limits of the body that is being tattooed and will take a break when needed, what is also really nice is that she tattoos in sync with your breathing which, for a rib tattoo, is incredibly helpful. Overall, Sailor Beware Tattoo is amazing and I recommend her to anyone and everyone who will listen to me. Read Less
El T.
16 Jan 2016
REPORT
Mags is amazing! She really takes her time to get everything right. Plus working with her on different ideas just feels comfortable.
Renetta A.
17 Oct 2015
REPORT
I had been thinking for a year about what i wanted to get.  When I first spoke with Mags, i had a better idea, but was unable to describe it.  Mags nailed it.  She designed a tattoo for me that was ev... Read More
I had been thinking for a year about what i wanted to get.  When I first spoke with Mags, i had a better idea, but was unable to describe it.  Mags nailed it.  She designed a tattoo for me that was even more beautiful than i had envisioned.  The environment was comfortable, and relaxing.  Equipment was way above the standards of cleanliness and safety.  I am always a bit nervous when getting work done, and she made me feel at home, and at ease.  I didn't want the night to end!  If you are looking for quality work, this is the place for you.  She designs pieces that are beautiful, and reflective of who you are! I will be getting more work done here! Read Less
Niki B.
15 Oct 2015
REPORT
Mags is great! She has a nice light-hand for the perfect touch! She's one of the most versatile artists out there with great personality and  professionalism. There isn't a style she can't do.. from c... Read More
Mags is great! She has a nice light-hand for the perfect touch! She's one of the most versatile artists out there with great personality and  professionalism. There isn't a style she can't do.. from custom portraits and cover-ups to old school traditional, she lays down the cleanest lines!  Thank you Mags for my permanent brilliance. See you soon! Read Less
Cristal H.
26 Sep 2015
REPORT
I love all of my tattoos by Mags! I get complements every time I leave the house. Clean, professional and above average artistry. I can't wait for my next tattoo at Sailor Beware!
Brett C.
18 Sep 2015
REPORT
If you want a high grade tattoo and an equally high quality tattoo artist then this is the place for you. I couldn't be more happy with the work Mags did for me, she is an amazing artist and I feel lu... Read More
If you want a high grade tattoo and an equally high quality tattoo artist then this is the place for you. I couldn't be more happy with the work Mags did for me, she is an amazing artist and I feel lucky to have some of her unique work on me. I have added an image of my sleeve in the photo section, it's the one of the Bastet pinup, I also sport the leg piece of the Elven Queen/warrior with the red cape and golden hair. Read Less
Rutger J.
26 May 2015
REPORT
Very clean, private studio.Mags is awesome.She has been doing a couple of my tattoos over the last few years and I am super happy with them.Last 2 just 2 weeks ago and get a lot of positive comments.S... Read More
Very clean, private studio.Mags is awesome.She has been doing a couple of my tattoos over the last few years and I am super happy with them.Last 2 just 2 weeks ago and get a lot of positive comments.She does all kind of styles and is good at it! Read Less
Mike F.
2 Feb 2014
REPORT
Very clean, private studio, Mags is an excellent Artist, very talented I have had several tattoos done by her and I am complimented on them often. Mags does all styles of Tattoo.
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Sailor Beware Tattoo

Grand Rapids, Michigan
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2516 Burton St. SE #113
Grand Rapids Michigan 49546
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Vinnie Q.
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
I'm unable to travel to LA, so I got my tattoos by Mags at a shop near me. I've gotten 6 tattoos by her now, and she also touched up one I had gotten from someone else. Mags is my favorite artist and ... Read More
I'm unable to travel to LA, so I got my tattoos by Mags at a shop near me. I've gotten 6 tattoos by her now, and she also touched up one I had gotten from someone else. Mags is my favorite artist and nobody can tattoo me as well as she does. What I mean by that is I apparently have pretty soft/sensitive skin, and she noticed that right away in our first session and tattooed me accordingly. She has an incredibly light touch, she takes her time to get the job done right, yet she still somehow is able to do a lot of work in a relatively short period of time at a beyond reasonable rate. I've had multiple tattoos done by her in one session and it's the least pain I've experienced from any I've ever gotten, at a certain point I just relax and barely notice she's working on me. Also, because she knows how to work on my skin, her tattoos are the only ones that seem to heal perfectly flat and smooth on me, whereas 3 or 4 other artists I've been to take longer to heal and have some raised skin issues going on. I highly recommend Mags, she's always been easy to work with when I give her my ideas for tattoos, she comes up with a quick design I love based on just a basic idea or outline I give her, and she has sweet original designs too. And of course she's extremely cool and friendly and makes the sessions enjoyable. Read Less
Cristal Lee Hartsell
14 Mar 2017
REPORT
Mags is a true artist of any medium, especially skin and ink. I love all of my tattoos that she has done for me, and plan to get more work from her in the future.
Jordan Wycidious
8 Feb 2017
REPORT
Mags has done everything on me. I'm on the list to get more work done. I don't trust anyone else. She always exceeds my expectations.
Robert Tugman
8 Feb 2017
REPORT
Great work ,Great Time !Great,Great,Great You can't go wrong!!
Andre Studer Cmt
5 Feb 2017
REPORT
Mags has done 2 of my 3 tatoos, not to mention my very first. I love them both as she's a top notched artist and has a light hand too so sje will not scared you up. I hope and pray that she will get... Read More
Mags has done 2 of my 3 tatoos, not to mention my very first. I love them both as she's a top notched artist and has a light hand too so sje will not scared you up. I hope and pray that she will get better soon from health problems she's having as it's time for me to go big and I want her to design and put a half sleeve On me next!Read Less
Rutger Jansen
5 Jan 2017
REPORT
Mags is awesome and does a great job!
Antonio Acevedo
1 Jun 2016
REPORT
Did a great job! Very comfortable atmosphere , I will definitely be going back.
Kat Stigen
31 May 2016
REPORT
It's hard to find tattoo artists who understand how to put color on a person of color. I could not be happier with the work Mags has done for me. The detail is amazing and the coloring is beautiful an... Read More
It's hard to find tattoo artists who understand how to put color on a person of color. I could not be happier with the work Mags has done for me. The detail is amazing and the coloring is beautiful and bright! Read Less
Ruth McClure
17 May 2016
REPORT
Best tattoo artist ever! Her color stays bright and her detail is amazing!
Gary W.
18 Feb 2016
REPORT
Mags is an amazing artist and amazing lady. Ive been getting tattooed all over the world for 25 years by some of the best so when i moved LA i was obviously keen to find a top tattooist and gladly i f... Read More
Mags is an amazing artist and amazing lady. Ive been getting tattooed all over the world for 25 years by some of the best so when i moved LA i was obviously keen to find a top tattooist and gladly i found Mags. Her artwork is excellent and shes super fast with perfect lines and well worth her very reasonable rate! Go get some! Read Less
Valerie M.
7 Feb 2016
REPORT
The only person I want to tattoo me is Mags, I have no desire to ever have anyone else tattoo me. I have two tattoos and both were done by Mags and they are absolutely what I wanted and they were done... Read More
The only person I want to tattoo me is Mags, I have no desire to ever have anyone else tattoo me. I have two tattoos and both were done by Mags and they are absolutely what I wanted and they were done with tremendous artistry and skill.The first one was done in 2013 at a different shop, it was my first tattoo, even though it was done at a different shop it is still hers, the second one however was started in 2015 and it is beautiful and exactly what I wanted. For the one started in 2015, I told her I wanted a tattoo inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" and I gave one reference picture of a drawing that had an element of what I was looking for. The sketch that I got back far surpassed any expectations or thoughts I had, the sketch was beautiful and it is even more beautiful on my ribs. The tattoo is not finished I have one session left, and I will update it afterwards but even though it is 2/3 complete I still receive a lot of compliments.In regard to the professionalism of Mags I appreciate the fact that she has been doing this for a very long time and she is fully aware of the limitations that are inherently present in tattooing as an art form especially on the body parts that you wish to get tattooed. What she presents as the sketch she can do and she does it very well, and they are proportioned perfectly and what ends up on your body is what she sketched. She is also really good at recognizing the limits of the body that is being tattooed and will take a break when needed, what is also really nice is that she tattoos in sync with your breathing which, for a rib tattoo, is incredibly helpful. Overall, Sailor Beware Tattoo is amazing and I recommend her to anyone and everyone who will listen to me. Read Less
El T.
16 Jan 2016
REPORT
Mags is amazing! She really takes her time to get everything right. Plus working with her on different ideas just feels comfortable.
Renetta A.
17 Oct 2015
REPORT
I had been thinking for a year about what i wanted to get.  When I first spoke with Mags, i had a better idea, but was unable to describe it.  Mags nailed it.  She designed a tattoo for me that was ev... Read More
I had been thinking for a year about what i wanted to get.  When I first spoke with Mags, i had a better idea, but was unable to describe it.  Mags nailed it.  She designed a tattoo for me that was even more beautiful than i had envisioned.  The environment was comfortable, and relaxing.  Equipment was way above the standards of cleanliness and safety.  I am always a bit nervous when getting work done, and she made me feel at home, and at ease.  I didn't want the night to end!  If you are looking for quality work, this is the place for you.  She designs pieces that are beautiful, and reflective of who you are! I will be getting more work done here! Read Less
Niki B.
15 Oct 2015
REPORT
Mags is great! She has a nice light-hand for the perfect touch! She's one of the most versatile artists out there with great personality and  professionalism. There isn't a style she can't do.. from c... Read More
Mags is great! She has a nice light-hand for the perfect touch! She's one of the most versatile artists out there with great personality and  professionalism. There isn't a style she can't do.. from custom portraits and cover-ups to old school traditional, she lays down the cleanest lines!  Thank you Mags for my permanent brilliance. See you soon! Read Less
Cristal H.
26 Sep 2015
REPORT
I love all of my tattoos by Mags! I get complements every time I leave the house. Clean, professional and above average artistry. I can't wait for my next tattoo at Sailor Beware!
Brett C.
18 Sep 2015
REPORT
If you want a high grade tattoo and an equally high quality tattoo artist then this is the place for you. I couldn't be more happy with the work Mags did for me, she is an amazing artist and I feel lu... Read More
If you want a high grade tattoo and an equally high quality tattoo artist then this is the place for you. I couldn't be more happy with the work Mags did for me, she is an amazing artist and I feel lucky to have some of her unique work on me. I have added an image of my sleeve in the photo section, it's the one of the Bastet pinup, I also sport the leg piece of the Elven Queen/warrior with the red cape and golden hair. Read Less
Rutger J.
26 May 2015
REPORT
Very clean, private studio.Mags is awesome.She has been doing a couple of my tattoos over the last few years and I am super happy with them.Last 2 just 2 weeks ago and get a lot of positive comments.S... Read More
Very clean, private studio.Mags is awesome.She has been doing a couple of my tattoos over the last few years and I am super happy with them.Last 2 just 2 weeks ago and get a lot of positive comments.She does all kind of styles and is good at it! Read Less
Mike F.
2 Feb 2014
REPORT
Very clean, private studio, Mags is an excellent Artist, very talented I have had several tattoos done by her and I am complimented on them often. Mags does all styles of Tattoo.
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