From Barbados to Maryland: Archangels Ink Opens First Location in Hyattsville
SUMMARY
What started as a Barbados stay has come full circle into a powerful new chapter of Caribbean-connected entrepreneurship. One of our very first Barbados Experience guests has officially opened Archangels Ink, a Black woman-owned tattoo studio located in Hyattsville, Maryland, bringing premium artistry, intention, and community into a space that’s often underserved.
After spending time in Barbados months ago — where we first connected and captured photos together — she’s now launched her own brick-and-mortar studio in the DMV area, creating opportunities not just for herself, but for other tattoo artists as well.
THE STORY
Archangels Ink isn’t just another tattoo shop. It’s a carefully built creative space led by a Black woman who understands both the artistic and cultural importance of ownership, representation, and quality.
The studio officially opens with:
WHY THIS MATTERS
Black woman ownership in tattooing is still rare, especially at the studio-ownership level. Archangels Ink adds:
STUDIO DETAILS
What do you think about the rise of Caribbean-connected creatives opening businesses abroad?
Would you travel for a tattoo from an artist whose work tells a deeper story?
SUMMARY
What started as a Barbados stay has come full circle into a powerful new chapter of Caribbean-connected entrepreneurship. One of our very first Barbados Experience guests has officially opened Archangels Ink, a Black woman-owned tattoo studio located in Hyattsville, Maryland, bringing premium artistry, intention, and community into a space that’s often underserved.
After spending time in Barbados months ago — where we first connected and captured photos together — she’s now launched her own brick-and-mortar studio in the DMV area, creating opportunities not just for herself, but for other tattoo artists as well.
THE STORY
Archangels Ink isn’t just another tattoo shop. It’s a carefully built creative space led by a Black woman who understands both the artistic and cultural importance of ownership, representation, and quality.
The studio officially opens with:
- Three resident tattoo artists currently available for booking
- Premium tattoo services offered directly by the owner
- A focus on professionalism, clean aesthetics, and intentional design
WHY THIS MATTERS
Black woman ownership in tattooing is still rare, especially at the studio-ownership level. Archangels Ink adds:
- Representation
- Opportunity for artists
- A safe, professional space for clients
- A blueprint for creative entrepreneurship
STUDIO DETAILS
- Studio Name: Archangels Ink
- Location: Hyattsville, Maryland (DMV area)
- Owned By: Sheryl St. Michel
- Services:
- Premium tattoo work by owner
- Additional Tattoo services from three in-house artists
- Premium tattoo work by owner
- Status: Open & accepting bookings
- Instagram: Arch Angels Instagram
What do you think about the rise of Caribbean-connected creatives opening businesses abroad?
Would you travel for a tattoo from an artist whose work tells a deeper story?