Man’s Ruin: Best Tattoo/Piercing Parlor

Self-reliance is a prized quality in Western North Carolina, where many of us would just as soon fend for ourselves. But no person is an island, and eventually you’re going to need a helping hand. To put a twist on a Bob Dylan lyric, Yes indeedy, somebody’s gonna have to serve you.

From tuning up at the Organic Mechanic to working out at the Y to a rubdown at Sensibilities, the area’s best service providers are waiting to give you what you know you want. Hall of Famers like Man’s Ruin tattoo shop and Beverly-Hanks realty have proven that be it decorative ink or a roof over your head, there is always a niche to fill.

Besides, identity is also huge currency around here, and what better way to establish your own than with your hair, your car, your tats, or ... whatever.

- Brian Postelle

Car repair

Organic Mechanic
631 Haywood Rd, Asheville
255-2628
Mike Byer Auto and Truck Repair
91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville
258-0548
North Asheville Exxon
873 Merrimon Ave, Asheville
253-9684

Realty company

Beverly Hanks
various locations throughout WNC
Keller Williams
86 Asheland Ave, Asheville
221-7253
Appalachian Realty Association
23 Arlington St, Asheville
255-7530

Hair salon/stylist

Beauty Parade
783 Haywood Rd, Asheville
257-4073
Adorn
82 N Lexington Ave, Asheville
225-8828
Wink
18 Brook Street, Suite 103, Asheville
277-4070

Gym

YMCA
various locations, Asheville
251-5909
The Spa Health Club
various locations, Asheville
251-5909
UNCA
Biltmore Athletic Club
711 Biltmore Ave, Asheville
253-5555

Massage therapist

Sensibilities
59 Haywood Street, Asheville
253-3222
Laura Beagle
231-9337
Kat Cortellucci at Transformative Touch
Flat Iron Bldg, Suite 601, Asheville
335-0675

Spa

Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Ave, Asheville
252-2711
The Secret Garden
56 N Main St, Weaverville
658-9317
Shoji
98 Avondale Heights Rd, Asheville
299-1999

Tattoo/piercing parlor

Man’s Ruin
857 Merrimon Ave, Asheville
253-6660
Empire
83 Patton Ave, Asheville
252-8282
Ace of Spades
506 Merrimon Ave, Asheville
225-7969

Computer repair

Charlotte Street Computers
252 Charlotte St, Asheville
225-6600
Irradiance Technologies
278 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville
670-7900
Uptime Computers
712 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville
251-1321