I wanted to write this review only because of the after treatment I've received. The day I got my piercing everything went fine, and as they recommended, I went back 6 weeks later to check it. They didn't even take the time to check me properly, they saw it, said it was still inflamed and I should go home. Well today, I had to remove it because I see a little ball forming around it, and I called to ask what doctor I should see (because they said if it ever got infected I would need to see a doctor), and they responded so effortlessly that they do not know what doctor I need to see. It's so annoying, they don't care AT ALL to follow up, or maybe it is just the one woman who told me to go home and I believe picked up the phone today as well. Very disappointed and won't be recommending it to anyone else. I wish they had given me some instructions on after care and were more attentive when I'm trying to reach out to them, it is my first piercing, I have NO idea what I'm doing and it seems they couldn't care less.

Went in for a new ball for my septum ring, they didn’t have any balls that fit my septum so I decided to just get a whole new piece of jewelry. They put my piercing in without giving me a heads up of the price. Once I got to the counter they wanted 90 DOLLARS. For a new piece of jewelry, not a new piercing. I asked if I could just have it removed instead, because 90 dollars for a new piece of jewelry is absolutely ridiculous. They told me no refunds on body jewelry and made me pay. DO NOT GO HERE!!! THEY WILL OVERCHARGE YOU!!!!! (Also, in their reply to this, they claim to have discussed pricing with me before servicing my piercing. They did not mention a WORD of pricing, which is mostly why I'm so baffled. Again, DO NOT GO HERE!)

i came in to buy some new jewelry for my philtrum piercing. they said it would be $57 and i was okay with that and picked out a plain rhinestone. after picking it out they invited me back to put it in and i didn't think anything of it. got the piercing in and glanced in the mirror and thought it was fine. when i went to check out the price had jumped to $83 + tip. i didn't have enough money since i thought it would be maybe $65 at most. the jewelry was already in my face and the service was done and i didn't know what to do so i panicked asked a friend for money and just paid and left. at first i thought it was insane taxes and then my friend pointed out they probably charged me to change the piercing too. i would've changed the jewelry myself if i knew they were gonna charge me for it. everyone was nice and professional and the space was clean, overall good experience that probably would've been fixed if i had asked questions. just some miscommunication and i'm not sure what to do in this situation.

Great place! I got 3 tattoos here and they are all incredible. Friendly staff that is super helpful. Will be going back again and recommend to people in the area

i hate writing reviews but i really feel taken advantage of after spending so much money here over the year on piercings, tattoos & new jewelry. claudio messed up my tattoo and tried to charge me $200 for a tattoo that took him 30 minutes to complete and is only 2-3 inches across, despite his hourly price being $150. ive never had such a bad experience at a shop before. its bad enough to try to scam a customer with outrageous prices, but it adds insult to injury when one of the stars has a noticeable wonky line. just go to dottie, they did an amazing job on my other tattoo but i will not be back because i didn't appreciate being treated that way at all and it turned what wouldve been a cool memory and a good experience into one that made me anxious and humiliated.

I had a spur of the moment decision to get a tattoo. They got me in same day, which was great because I live next door! Dottie tattood me, and she was very gentle, patient, and friendly. I highly recommend her!

They're finally strict on the physical vaccine cards so don't forget it!!! Got turned away even though they didn't ask for it the last two times I was there and were fine with just the uploaded picture copy. I understand the policy and ultimately it was my bad, but some consistency would be nice since I thought why risk bringing out and losing my card when they've never bothered with it before? But I had an awesome experience with Oscar the first time I went to get my nose pierced. And I had a lovely/easy phone interaction changing an appointment earlier this month. Allison is professional yet a bit off-putting and had that unwelcoming vibe that unfortunately some older body mod shops have. The first time with her had me and my friend leaving the shop feeling like idiots for going in the first place even though we had written recommendation from them to come in for a check-up at that time. I was hoping to have a better second interaction with her, but now I'm just out $25 lol.

Oscar and the other staff there were extremely nice. Oscar took care of me. Piercing was almost painless, but I think I have a high tolerance for pain. 😊 Very pleasant experience. I will definitely return.

Joel and Dottie were our artists and did an amazing job! Both were super to work with and great communicators. My friend and I were so impressed with the whole appointment and the team. Everyone is so nice and overall fun place.

Was visiting Chicago and had a paw done on my upper arm of my dog of 20 years who past away recently. Dottie is by far the kindest and most relexing tattoo artist I ever had. Like... even though it hurt at times (which is a given because of the location), the way she was engaging in a conversation with me in such a calm way actually made the experience even better! Imagine if she was a doctor with a patient giving birth, like Dottie would make that event go smooth from how calming she is, ya know? I had 3 tattoos done at another location in California and it was super simple but took about an hour and the line work was meh. Whereas Dottie did mine in under 30 minutes and it looks PERFECT. Highly recommend it here! Thanks!

I stopped in on a whim for a piercing and was extremely impressed with the shop. I was grateful that they were able to sneak me in between appointments. Allison was very professional and my piercings turned out great. Would definitely go back for other piercings and maybe tattoo work!

Mordette is so great to work with - she's done two of my tattoos (one fine line piece with lots of color, and one blocky black and white one) and they're both holding up super well. Her prices are super reasonable, I'll definitely schedule with her again in the future.

Had a great time with Allison M! I was in the city for Taylor swift and decided to find a lady piercer in boystown! I’m really glad I came here since Allison was so friendly and made me feel comfortable. I’m a naturally shy and quiet person but Allison kept complimenting my eyebrows and cracking jokes so I felt at ease. The eyebrow piercing was quick and not painful at all. Her apprentice (I didn’t get their name I’m sorry) was super sweet too!! I’ll definitely will be back if I ever decide to get my other eyebrow pierced!

I wish I could give them a million stars. I went in to get my recently passed dog’s paw tattooed on my wrist. Dottie was the artist and I really can’t put into words how amazing she was. She was very friendly and calming (I don’t always handle pain well). The whole shop has just such a calming presence. I would 100% recommend!

I had an earlobe piercing in the middle of two other piercings close up while I removed it for surgery. I came here to get it repierced (didn’t get pierced here originally) with Allison. She did a better job than the original! They also size the jewelry for you so the back isn’t stabbing your head while you sleep. Allison was so cool and quick, and I loved to see how many women work here in general (not common at most of the older chicago tattoo shops). Pricing was fair, the deposit you put down when you reserve the appointment goes toward your piercing. Some of the jewelry was a little more expensive, but they do size it for you. Will come back for future piercings.

Today, my sister, best friend and I went to Chicago tattooing company to get matching tattoos, and Dottie Vulture was absolutely amazing! We wanted a delicate design- a bike with a basket and flowers. Dottie was flexible with the design, and was outstanding delivering the tattoos. There wasn't a single tattoo that wasn't perfect. The pricing was reasonable and the service was great! I would highly recommend coming here to get a tattoo, and will definitely be back.

Love this place! I’ve gotten probably 4 of my piercings done here and they’ve all healed wonderfully. I got my helix & second lobe done at the same time and so far they’re healing great! Really enjoy the selection of jewelry at different price ranges and that they take walk-ins!

Allie was so professional, charming, and awesome. Highly recommend you see her for your piercing needs. She also was so gentle with her application, so the whole experience was just fantastic. Thanks Allie!! You made my day.

Allison - piercer extraordinaire - has now fixed formerly messed up piercings of mine, advised me to take out and let close a few others that were beyond repair, and newly pierced various parts of my ears. When I tell you that I have literally had my piercings done all over the world, I am not exaggerating. But I was brought up in MN and the St. Sabrina piercing school, and she surpasses even those hallowed halls! If you are looking for piercing, do not pass go at any other shop. Allison is the only way to go.

First time tattoo here. Everyone was super nice. I didn't know what to expect but it went well and the tattoo turned out great. Would recommend!

The tattoo artists are so great at owning their styles and connecting to clients ideas. The piercers got heckin spunk and you can tell they really enjoy their craft. 20/10.

Dottie's fantastic. Patient, focused, and gave excellent input on planning for future pieces. And her work speaks for itself. Two of my coworkers saw the piece she made and immediately asked for her booking email. They received it. I'll definitely be back.

I came here for a single nostril piercing and was really nervous, but Oscar was so kind and talked to me through the entire thing! He even checked on a different piercing for me that he didn’t pierce initially. All around great customer service, great facility, 10/10 would come back for another piercing!!

Walked in yesterday around 3pm for a tattoo and was delighted by the service!! Dottie Vilture did a great job! Didn’t catch receptionist name but they were very helpful as well. Highly recommend, extremely welcoming environment and very friendly people here.

Very professional...and great service. Since the design was quite simple and small, Claudio (artist) recommended we can do it within my 30 min appointment window. It was quick service.

I was recommended by a friend that lives in Chicago to come here when I was visiting. I had my daith and forward helix pierced by Alison. She did a great job. I haven’t had any issues since it being pierced and it hurt way less than I was expecting which I believe her skill played a large role in. She also asked me questions before the actual piercing to make sure I would be a good candidate which I appreciated. They have a good jewelry selection. I did choose to upgrade my jewelry so I wouldn’t consider it cheap at all but I knew that going in. I would definitely come back here to be pierced again!

I had an amazing time. Mike gave me an amazing tattoo and I will be coming back to him every time I come to Chicago! His work is extraordinary and I'm definitely recommending him to everyone I know.

Quality covid-19 precautions. Appointment only. Waited a little at my appt to get started, but Dottie did an amazing job. Quite affordable as well. Chicago Tattoo is the real deal!

I had Daniela as a tattoo artist. She was not the best, she gave me a very basic design for my piece.she promised me she will be creative yet she left my tattoo with a lot of empty space so it look unfinished. She was in a rish get out of the shop.with her husband. She got ink outside the contour li es. And she butchered my skin by overworking it. My wife got and amazing tattoo with jose he was delicate and artistic with his creations.

Had a wonderful experience going here! My piercer was Madrline and she did an amazing job even though I was a nervous wreck. I'm not sure how this place compares to others but all my friends recommended it and they were very professional so I don't think you can go wrong!

My visit was great from the start! Nyx was very friendly greeting me, despite being busy planning a group tattoo. Allison saw me quickly and really knows piercings. My nipples are VERY grateful for the care and I really appreciate that she explained what was going on. I even scheduled my first tattoo! I'll try to remember to update this after the tattoo. Update 4 Oct. 2022: My tattoo session with Dottie was perfect! It was my first tattoo and she really listened to me, guided me through the process, and delivered a beautiful and really crisp tattoo. So happy with my experience!

Oscar was awesome and helpful for my nostril piercing with my vaccine card (btw get vaxxed!). I wanted to get it done day of, and on the phone they said I could make a day of appointment for under-the-mask piercing which worked out great. Oscar was not trying to sell me useless products but was down to earth and real and answered all my questions. Thank you! This is a high quality piercing studio with only high quality jewelry in a fun part of the city so I'll definitely be back.

70$ for a tiny barbell? Are you joking? I didn't even get pierced just the jewelry alone. Far too expensive. Don't go there if you just want jewelry unless you don't care about spending money on something that should be 20$ tops.

I went this morning to get a tattoo, I wanted a memory of my time in Chicago before going back home. My tattoo artist was Dottie, she is lovely and did a great job. She checked the drawing and the colors on several occasions, very professional. We have been also talking while she was tattooing me, she is very nice. I highly recommend her!!!

This was the best tattoo experience I have ever had! Everyone at the shop was wonderful, super friendly and helpful. My artist was Dottie who did an amazing job, better than I could have hoped! My girlfriend also got one done by Claudio and it was so perfect!