Melissa at Northbound Tattoo

05/28/2026

A few recent pieces! 🖤

05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated & congratulations to our winner!

05/01/2026

I truly appreciate everyone who's donated to this so far! Especially with it being my grandma's neighborhood that got pretty torn up... her house is fine, thankfully, but still a neighborhood I grew up in nonetheless. 🥺🖤
It really means a lot to me to see the support. I'm so thankful to all of you!!

Tomorrow is the last day to donate & join our raffle for a chance to win a $250 giftcard to Northbound!

Details below-

◇RINGLE TORNADO FUNDRAISER/RAFFLE◇

Northbound Piercing & Tattoo is offering a chance to win a $250 giftcard! Every donation goes towards supporting our neighbors in Ringle affected by the recent tornado.

How it works:
📍1716 Grand Ave, Wausau WI, 54403

Stop by anytime April 28th - May 2nd between noon - 5pm

🎟 Every $10 cash donation = 1 entry

• An employee will take your donation & give you a piece of paper to print your first & last name along with your phone number

Winner:
• Winner will be drawn & announced Sunday, May 3rd
• Winner will be contacted via phone & must pick up the giftcard in person

Homes were destroyed, people's lives were forever changed... let's come together, show our support, & help make a difference for those who need it right now. 🖤

01/23/2026

Winter's always a bit slow, so here's my offering. ❄️
Please read the whole post before inquiring.

Flash for February & March:

1 for $60
2 for $80
3 for $100

Prices above are for black linework.
Add black & grey shading to any piece numbered in pink for an additional $10 per piece. (Simple color can be discussed.)

Details:
• Booking Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays in February & March only
• Starting times 11am - 4pm
• Arms & legs only
• Cash only
• $40 non-refundable deposit required to book, the deposit will be subtracted from the final cost
• Sizes & designs as is (approximately 2 inches)
• Limited spots available. First come, first serve.

Please message on Instagram or Melissa at Northbound Tattoo on Facebook to book.

Please include:
• The number(s) of the piece(s) you're wanting
• Which piece(s) you want in linework or shading
• Dates & times that may work for you

The brutal cold & this economy? Let's cope with tattoos! 🫡🖤

11/06/2025

Photo dump 🖤

08/04/2025

Photo dump 🌙🖤

06/24/2025

I've been slacking posting here

04/28/2025

Offering these at a fixed size and price!

Crow- approx 7 x 3 1/2 inches - $350
Deer Antler- approx 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 - $150
Candle - approx 5 x 2 1/2 - $250
Lantern Fly - approx 3 x 4 - $150
Cat Skull - approx 5 x 4 - $250
Crow Skull - approx 4 x 4 - $250
Writing - approx 3 x 1 1/2 - $80

(If you have an appointment scheduled for these and want them at these sizes, the price will be as shown. Wanting them bigger though may change the price.)

Whelve- to bury something deep, to conceal
Writhe- to twist/turn, as if from pain or struggling
Buried torment, suffering beneath the surface.

•Repeatable designs
•Arms or legs only
•$80 non-refundable deposit required to book, the deposit will be subtracted from the final cost

Message Melissa at Northbound Tattoo to book or if you have any questions!

12/14/2024

10/26/2024

Booking December & January!
(Medusa in the last photo not done by me)