Ink Cottage

I made an impulsive decision to get a double nostril piercing during my lunch break and came across Ink cottage that wasn’t too far from my home so I booked immediately. The day of my appointment, from the moment I walked in I felt comfortable with Nikki. She has amazing energy and is very informative as well. She offered snacks and ensured that I had eaten before arriving. She walked me through the entire process of what she was doing, and I love that—I feel like I can be a piercer now lol. She also provides a mini sanitizing/ aftercare kit, and it even includes goodies! And if needed, she has stem toys that you can use if it’ll make you a bit more comfortable. Oh, and the price? For 2 nose piercings??? Only $50?? Say it with me, CHEFS KISS. You won’t find a better deal elsewhere.Her space is your space, and you definitely will feel that upon entry. It’s full of creativity, lots of awesome artwork and you can tell she welcomes all in her space. She’s literally the sweetest, and she practically squealed of excitement after giving me my amazing piercings lol. Overall a great experience and I’d definitely return. So book with my girl Nikki!! Also, she’s by appointment only so get in where you fit in.

Nikki is seriously the best tattoo artist out there. I have been tattooed by a couple of different artists. After I found Nikki, I havent let anyone else do my tattoos.Your appointment will cater specifically to your needs. It can be quiet, chatty, or full of your favorite music.Nikki is not heavy-handed, and Ive fallen asleep more than once in her chair.Every tattoo Ive had Nikki do, she has created from scratch. She takes the time to create something perfect for you. Two of my tattoos have been incredibly particular and strange in design, which is exactly the way I love it. I provided Nikki with 10 images (each) and told her I wanted something in that realm but not at all like the pictures. Only she can figure out what is going through my mind and create it!!She has done both fine line and larger pieces on me.If tattoos saved lives, I would trust her to save mine.

Nikki is a lovely human and an incredibly talented artist. She is extremely kind, welcoming, accommodating, and does beautiful work that I am proud to wear on my body forever. I have had this tattoo planned for years to commemorate an important mental health milestone and Nikki saw my vision for it 100%, greatly understood the meaning of Rolling Girl to me, and shared my love for the song as well. I couldnt have chosen a better artist to do this tattoo. Her studio is clean and comfortable and she creates a warm and welcoming environment. You can tell right off the bat how passionate she is about her work and creating a safe space for her clients. My tattoo is beautiful and it makes me smile every time I see it. I highly recommend Nikki and will be back for future tattoos! First pic attached is a week after I got it and second pic is a month after I got it :)

Nikki is a wonderful person and a great artist. She gave my wife her first tattoo and we just had to keep coming back. She will make every effort to make sure you are comfortable, explain any part of the process you might be curious about, and leave you with a great tattoo! I have several from Nikki and they are all amazing. If you are looking for someone to give you a great tattoo who makes sure you are comfortable Nikki is the person to do it.

Nikki is seriously the best artist I’ve ever been to! So nice and a tattoo perfectionist in the best way, your tattoo will always be exactly what you want. Her appointments are so much fun, chatty and good music! I haven’t been to any other artist since finding Nikki :)Also, not a heavy handed, which is always a plus ❤️

I absolutely love Nikki. She is a beautiful person and does amazing art pieces. Very patient and very professional. Very much enjoyed my tattoo therapy from her.

Nikki is an incredible person and artist! This was overwhelming the best experience with a tattoo artist I have ever had. Nikki went above and beyond to make myself and two friends feel welcome, comfortable, and relaxed in her space. She was able to fit in us fairly last minute for some magnolia tattoos. Each of us had slightly different shapes and placements. She was more than willing to adjust the design for each of our placements and preferences. Her studio is private and cozy, stocked with snacks, fidgets, sensory accommodations, good music and even better vibes. 10/10 will only be seeing Nikki for tattoo/piercing needs again!

Nikki was AMAZING!! She was so patient and helpful with all of my many questions and indecisiveness. She was very thourough and educated about colors, placement and size etc. She made me feel super comfortable as opposed to my experience over the years with some of the more” intimidating” tattoo artists/shops. Will definitely be back for more work!

Nikki is the best! They do amazing work, they are super accommodating, friendly, and fun to hang out with while they do your tattoo. They designed my tattoo based off some references and description and did phenomenal work. Highly recommend!!

Nikki is def one of my friends now. I messaged her about an idea I had for a piece and she ran with it. She designed THE best tattoo for what I was wanting. The day of my first session, we both put in 8 hours with only 1 break. She is an amazing artist and an amazing human and I am so glad I found her.

Best first tattoo experience I could’ve ever had! I felt so comfortable asking questions or changing things about my tattoo. Nikki was very honest and transparent about tattoo placement and what would and wouldn’t work and I really appreciated that. Highly recommend this place super friendly and the vibe was great!

Im definitely going back in for at least a few tattoos in the future. Nikki made my septum piercing as calming as possible. She is so sweet and welcoming to all types of people. Great environment, clean setup, 10/10

Nikki is by far my favorite tatto artist ever! Ive come to her for almost all my tattooes and I just keep coming back for more. Shes so open to all my ideas and concepts and is more than happy to tattoo my own artwork!

Nikki has handled near all my tattoos and piercings. The environment she creates is so immensely comforting and welcoming. I fully recommend Nikki to all my friends, and anyone who happens upon this talented, talented artist. She is by far the 1# LGBTQ+ friendly artist in winston-salem that I’ve come to experience, and I will continue to come to her for my piercing or tattoo needs! Also to add I drive 1+ hrs to get to her shop, she is soooo incredibly worth it!!

Nikki has been tattooing me for the past couple of years. She always comes up with creative designs for anything I ask from her. The new studio is very cozy and is warm and welcoming to anyone. I cannot express how wonderful it has been working with Nikki. Keep up the amazing work.

Nikki is such a talented artist we have been working for about 1.5 years together on an extremely large piece that is getting close to being completed which covers from foot all the way up my body and down my arm. This project as well as my next large which covers the other side of my body and piercings have went very smoothly. She is extremely patient and good at getting your ideas to light and actually getting it completed. She is professional, and extremely helpful in not just the tattoo technicality of the work but designing and coming up with unique pieces. I would never have gotten half my pieces without her patience and talent. It has become my therapy and feels like my family has grown. If you are new at tattoos or have been getting them for decades she is wonderful and I would highly recommend working with her.

Nikki is incredibly talented and sweet! I love the tattoos shes given me and has made this place very warm and relaxing! I highly recommend her if you want great, quality work and someone who is willing to work with you on your art.

Nikki happened to be the tattoo artist that did my first set of flash tattoos and I’m so glad she did. She gave me a very high expectation of what tattooing should be like and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone as sweet and understanding with the deep desire to make sure everyone in her shop (even if you’re just a guest not being tattooed) comfortable. I have never felt more safe and just “calm” being in a new environment than being with Nikki. On top of all of that… SHE IS AN AMAZING ARTIST. She has done several of my husband’s more detailed custom pieces and we could not believe the quality and line-work that he received. She explains everything you may have a question about with absolutely no judgement, honesty, and expertise. If you are looking for a safe space to get a great tattoo, look no further. I cannot recommend her enough.

Nikki is absolutely fantastic! So accommodating to hungry, weary souls who just need a little love and an explosion of art and color on their skin 🥰 Her studio is gorgeous, cozy and nestled in the midst of an art collective downtown. Do yourself a favor and book a session now!

She did amazing, i cant explain how good she took care of me. The place is so welcoming, i have been looking for someone new and a family member introduced me to an artist who did a great job fulling my idea on tattoo. 10/10 will for sure come back!!☺️

Nikki is extremely attentive and meticulous, even touched up a section I wasn’t satisfied with the next day for free. Her line work is amazing. She is very respectful of the tattoo process and kept a clean and tidy selection of tools. Everything you want in a tattoo artist and more. Can talk or work in silence which is nice for people who want one or the other. Will definitely be coming by again!

I am not a very tattooed person and Im a super picky/indecisive sort of tat customer. When I had a concept and a design in mind Nikki helped me make it happen. Plus shes a lovely person with a big heart and I hope to get the rest of my future tattoos exclusively with her!If youre looking for a fine line artist, shes the one. 🔥

I had got my nose pierced at Claire’s (terrible ik) about 3 weeks ago, and this past weekend I went swimming without getting the piercing changed and long story short, it got yanked out of my nose, by the time I went to go to a piercer to get it looked at and hopefully replaced everyone was closed. Luckily I called her and she was able to see me that afternoon. She took a look at it and was able to put a new peircing in with little to no issues and didn’t even charge me! She was so pleasant to talk to and comfortable to be around, she gave me so much information and a goody bag with piercing cleaning products. She genuinely was so helpful, I was so ready to pay just about anything even though I was tight on cash so she has no idea how grateful I am to have been helped out. I will definitely be going back to her in a heartbeat.

Nikki is an awesome artist with great line work and lettering. The care she puts into her work is definitely something you want adorned on your skin. She makes tattoos special and enjoyable.

Nikki is incredibly sweet, welcoming, and TALENTED! Will continue to book for tattoos and piercings for as long as I can :)

Nikki is the sweetest human youll ever meet and her work is amazing. I recommend her to anyone and everyone!

Recommended by a friend to visit for getting my septum and my nieces nostril pierced. She did an amazing job and is on my list of go-to places for any work.

Super nice and did a great job on my partners piercings! If you need someone who is talented and has tons of patience look no further.

This is the nicest, cleanest, sweetest, most calming and kind tattoo business in the triad area. Nikki is the kindest and most accepting artist who will always make sure you are taken care of in any and every way. LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent friendly!!!!!!!

Such an amazing experience and made me feel so at ease and explained everything. I will only recommend ink cottage to everyone I know and will only come here for any future tattoos.

Nicki was absolutely amazing, customer service was above and beyond and gave me one of my best experiences in a tattoo environment. 1000/10 will be back!!!

I absolutely adore Nikki and her work! I will be a life long customer. Her free hand skills are amazing and allows her to make one of a kind pieces !

Nikki added my 7 Fireflies to my Studio 7 tattoo. She took my vision and made it a reality. Such a talented artist!

I went a tattoo shop Nikki was at around 2 years ago and they were doing Halloween flash! They were doing it from whatever time they open until 11pm at night.. I was her last client and I could tell she was very tired but she kept up her professionalism!!

Awesome tattoo artist definitely one of my favorites highly recommend

Nikki is awesome, easy to work with, and super talented and friendly!

Go get more Nana tattoos!

Nikki is an absolute joy to be around! I went for a piercing and she was so comforting, had so many accommodations, and treated me like family. I absolutely love her and highly recommend because her art is amazing!!!!