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WeMeraki

Tattoo shop · Kimberly, WI · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%75+40.9Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%66+9.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 19 tattoo parlorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 22%
4.7 ★★★★★ 229 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
82%reviews answered by the owner
$189typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

WeMeraki at a glance

WeMeraki offers tattooing, hair, and beauty services, with customers frequently praising the clean environment, friendly staff, and collaborative design consultation processes. Positive reviews highlight specific artistic styles and the shop's ability to accommodate diverse requests, including family groups. However, low-star feedback indicates recurring issues with appointment scheduling, communication delays, and perceived value, with some clients reporting canceled sessions or feeling pressured into selecting pre-made designs rather than custom work.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 229 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 229 Google reviews (168 with written comments, 34 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 82% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 6, 2026.
  • Service: Tattoo Parlor serving Kimberly, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other tattoo parlors

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.

Satisfaction75Reliability80Craft & service66Value66Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 75 (median 90)Reliability: 80 (median 90)Craft & service: 66 (median 89)Value: 66 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 40)
WeMerakiTattoo Parlors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.WeMeraki: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.B
75
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.WeMeraki: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
80
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.WeMeraki: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.B
66
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.WeMeraki: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
66
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.WeMeraki: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.WeMeraki: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.A
100

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Star ratings

229 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars20891%
  • 4 stars31%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star146%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 168 written reviews

  • Praise16794%
  • Complaints106%

Price

What customers reported paying

$189+20% vs typical tattoo parlors

Middle half of what 30 customers paid ($124–$303) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6537%
  • Quality & results4023%
  • Would recommend3721%
  • Communication106%
  • Price & value95%
  • Speed & response85%
  • Honesty & trust85%

What customers talk about

We read 168 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Couldn’t recommend the friendly staff at WeMeraki more!”
    “This is a completely rude response, if I could give a -10/10 review I would!”
  • “Had an amazing experience, Hailey was my Artist on my visit and she was the best.”
  • “I can’t believe some of the stuff she can come up with and create a tattoo that fits me perfectly :) I highly recommend booking with her”
    “Based on this initial service experience I do not recommend WeMeraki920 and will be going elsewhere for my tattoos.”
  • “It was her first ever tattoo and Bradey was super accommodating and good at communicating, which was very appreciated!”
    “**the artist didn't reply on my asking to come in and talk about the design.”
  • “All pricing is very reasonable and I really have no negative critiques of the place.”
  • “At the time of my appointment, my health was deteriorating fast, and we were doing everything we could to learn what was wrong.”
  • “…for a while) and I truly felt I had finally found a stylist I could trust.…”

People customers mention

  • Bradey 9 reviews
  • Hailey 8 reviews
  • Sara 6 reviews
  • Kaycie 5 reviews
  • Chris 5 reviews
  • Jenny 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired WeMeraki for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

KaraLocal Guide · 110 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Kaycie did a beautiful color bird of paradise tattoo and I love it! The colors are perfect and I love her design!

Customer photo from Kara's review
Paid $300–350Tattoos
Garret3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

This was my first tattoo and the experience was the best ever, I had so much fun and Bradey made it so easy and such a great first experience! Already wanting another and will 100% be coming back to see Bradey! Couldn’t recommend the friendly staff at WeMeraki more!

Customer photo from Garret's review
Paid $50–100Tattoos
AmyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Clean and friendly shop. Got a flash piece from Kayla. She worked with me to modify the design to fit the small space I wanted it in. She also suggested different shading techniques so it would stay looking good in the long run. Thanks Kayla!

Paid $100–150Tattoos
Ruth4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Bradey was Great! I showed him what I would like and he designed it perfect! The outcome was so perfect too! I highly recommend him.

Paid $150–200Tattoos
Rachel8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

A special shoutout to Bradey and Sam for helping us! We had such an amazing experience from the moment we walked in! Three of us got tattoos, and my daughter was in tow—they accommodated us so well, even giving my daughter a matching temporary “tattoo” in the same design and location as mom’s 🥰 Can’t wait to go back!

Paid $100–150Tattoos
Lisa4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Sam and Bradey were phenomenal to work with! We did family tattoo’s (mother, daughter & son)! Absolutely knocked it out of the park! Will make return visits! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paid $100–150Tattoos

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Kara KearneyLocal Guide · 110 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kaycie did a beautiful color bird of paradise tattoo and I love it! The colors are perfect and I love her design!

  • Price: $300–350
  • Services: Tattoos
Joseph Gomez12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had an amazing experience, Hailey was my Artist on my visit and she was the best. She was very good at making my idea come to life, really recommend this to place to anyone who wants a tattoo or even their hair done. Thank you guys, can’t wait to come back!!

  • Services: Tattoos
Barbie Sullivan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dear WeMeraki, I am writing this to offer a deep, long-overdue apology. Years ago (pandemic-ish), I came into your shop to get back to my platinum blonde. For 18 months, other salons had failed, but your stylist finally gave me the exact color I wanted. I was so grateful that I tipped her $50 on top of the cost (I thought maybe it wasn't a big enough tip for a while) and I truly felt I had finally found a stylist I could trust. However, I couldn't understand why every time I called afterward to be seen, she repeatedly refused me or passed me off to someone else. I recently finally asked why my hub thought she would do this and I was devastated to learn the truth. At the time of my appointment, my health was deteriorating fast, and we were doing everything we could to learn what was wrong. (I was bouncing from 12yo to 90yo with dementia) The day before my appointment, I had even come into the salon with electric monitoring nodes all over my head from neuroscience center testing. I was dealing with constant non-epileptic seizures, chronic migraine, short term, loss of motor skills, memory loss and SEVERE pain. To manage this, I was put on heavy medications. And had underwent a minor daily testing that morning and was given temp meds.(Which I had warned about before coming) What I didn't realize until now was that those medications had made me considerably elated and high. Because of that state of mind, I ended up being unapologetically open to a complete stranger, speaking out loud about bad things that no one should ever have to experience or hear about—things I don't even talk to my therapist about. My hubby was there and tried to stop me a few times, knowing this was completely unlike me, but I just couldn't stop. He said it was as if I thought she had to know everything of my past. Things I normally couldn't speak about without getting physically sick at that time. I am so deeply sorry. Truly. If this is what caused her to refuse me service in the past, I completely understand and am profoundly sorry. I would normally never come forward like this out of sheer embarrassment, but I have recently been asked to speak on a large platform about my past, and I'm positive it will lead to more of my story being told locally and online. It's ugly. But people think it will help others. Idk. I just know I'll try. When we were doing my hair the subject of that stylist was brought up. And he told me why he thinks she won't work with me. Embarrassing as it is, it is my mistake and I want her to know that while I can't take it back, I am grateful that she considered my condition and kept taking care of my hair. That she wasn't rude or unprofessional. (Hubby said she was fabulously kind) I felt it was vital to reach out and make it clear that this is not who I usually am. Even though it's been years, I promise to keep the shop off my local hire list and not to bother the shop or ask for her anymore.(I think we called last summer) I just want you all to know how truly sorry I am, that your shop is amazing, and that you have a very talented stylist. Truly remarkable. And if you want to add a note its Angel last 4 dig 1731. Please relay the message Im sure she will know who you speak of as not many girls come in with a monitoring system on their heads. I am also obsessed with plants and was going to exchange plants with the shop! (prior to the word vomit.) Thanks again. I will always refer you guys first! I pray your shop is thriving. Kindest Regards, Barbie (angel) Sullivan Bricco

  • Price: $300–350
Garret Wysocki3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Garret has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This was my first tattoo and the experience was the best ever, I had so much fun and Bradey made it so easy and such a great first experience! Already wanting another and will 100% be coming back to see Bradey! Couldn’t recommend the friendly staff at WeMeraki more!

  • Price: $50–100
  • Services: Tattoos
Elizabeth KolanczykLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience!!!

  • Price: $500+
  • Services: Tattoos
peyton boucher6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews peyton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bradey was fantastic to work with! Got my first tattoo with him and the experience was great and I’m stoked about how everything turned out!

  • Services: Tattoos
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Hi Peyton! Thanks for taking the time on leaving us a great review! We’re so pleased to hear of your experience at the shop & we hope to see you back soon! 🤘🏼❤️

Nicole P2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Reached out to Kaycie in regards to a current tattoo piece that I got from another artist that I was unhappy with. She was helpful and pleasant to communicate with. We ended up adding to the piece, and the work that she did was beautiful. She was so detailed, took her time, and made me feel comfortable with what we were doing prior to starting anything. I have seen a few tattoo artists, and she is definitely the only one of the ones I have been to that I would 100% go back to.

  • Services: Tattoos
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Hi Nicole! Thank you for taking the time on leaving us a wonderful review! 🥰 We had such a great time having you & we’re very pleased to hear on Kaycie giving you the best experience here! We hope to see you back soon!! ✨🙌🏼

Riley Seib1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Riley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kara AND Kayla are the best!

  • Price: $1–50
  • Services: Service not listed
Jen Verstegen1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve been talking about starting a partial sleeve for quite some time, but I wasn’t sure where to go or even exactly what I wanted to start with. WeMeraki made the entire process so easy and comfortable from the very beginning. I really appreciated their consultation process, being able to sit down and talk through ideas about what I was looking for made a huge difference. Chris absolutely knocked it out of the park. The tattoo he did is beautiful and truly brought my vision to life. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. On top of that, Zoe greets you with the brightest smile when you walk in and makes sure you feel comfortable and right at home throughout your appointment. The whole experience was welcoming, professional, and just all-around awesome. I’m already looking forward to continuing my tattoo journey with them!

  • Services: Tattoos
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Hi Jen! We're very glad to hear your experience at the shop was fantastic! 🥰 It was a joy having you here! We really appreciate you taking the time on leaving us this sweet review too! We can't wait to have you back soon!!

Amy HoesselLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Clean and friendly shop. Got a flash piece from Kayla. She worked with me to modify the design to fit the small space I wanted it in. She also suggested different shading techniques so it would stay looking good in the long run. Thanks Kayla!

  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Tattoos
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Hi Amy! Thanks for taking the time to leaving us a sweet review! ☺️ you were so fun to have here & we hope to see your friendly face again! 🫶🏼

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