This place is great! A chill, welcoming shop with talented, high-quality artists. I stopped in here…read morewith a friend for the monthly flash special. They were able to take us as walk-ins with only a short wait. We both ended up super happy with what we got, and healed beautifully! Also worth noting, while I was getting tattooed, I couldn't help but listen in on the station next to me. The woman getting tattooed was nervous (possibly her first tattoo?) and the artist working with her was so patient and accommodating. I was really impressed at his commitment to making sure his client had the best experience possible. Highly recommend Fudo Tattoo, I'm sure I'll be coming here again!

Coming in here with full on emotions from my brother's passing. So the purpose was intentionally…read moregetting myself to have my mom's handwritten name of my brother tatted on me. My friend Marsha had a schedule to get her sessions done. So flying into Chicago from Las Vegas, I took the L and ended up here to meet her and walked in to get a simple minimal tattoo. Eve took care of me, and she was honest about how it would look like and her capabilities of doing a minimal tattoo. The shop is nice and clean and very professional artists work here. Highly recommend. I usually get tattoos from all the places I've visited.

Alright, strap in because this will be long but worth it. I am going to go chronologically. I had…read morebeen looking for a new tattoo artist & studio for a tattoo to document my recent trip to Italy. I had done research, as one should always do when getting something permanently put on your body, (tip for the kids that go out on a whim and get inked) and I came across Sorry Mama. The initial correspondence was via text with Raquel, the studio manager. Raquel was awesome. We had great and timely contact and I set up the initial date and sent a deposit to secure my date/time. I had to change my appointment twice, and Raquel was more than accommodating. I had uploaded ideas of what I was envisioning for my tattoo and sent them over to Raquel. One week before I was set to get my tattoo I had an epiphany and decided that I wanted to completely change gears on the type of tattoo I wanted and messaged Raquel who responded in a timely manner and connected me directly with my artist, Eric/Raven. Eric messaged back and forth over several days and he was more than gracious when I asked for a potential change. Eric sent me two versions of what he had prepared for me. Now let me say that had i wanted additional changes I feel that Eric would have made changes without any issues, but the images that he sent me were so flawless and impressive that I had no need to change a thing, I just needed to make a decision. The choice was actually easy as I wanted to stay true to the traditional Japanese Irezumi art of tattooing. The day for my appointment came and I was so excited for it that I was constantly watching the time. I arrived on time and when I walked into Sorry Mama I was blown away by the vibe, the cleanliness and the overall esthetic of the studio. Eric came from the back and greeted me warmly. We spoke briefly and I filled out the appropriate paperwork and had my DL copied. This studio does things the correct way and is nothing short of professional. I followed Eric back to his space and felt really comfortable not only with Eric but with the space, the lighting and environment. This tattoo was going to take two sessions due to its size and color. Could it have been done in one session, sure it could have been, but I really feel good about having it broken up into two. Eric positioned the overlay and we looked at it and he decided that he thought that he needed it to be moved slightly in order for the placement to be perfect. I was really impressed with that because it showed me that I had made the right choice in studios and artist because it was clear to me how serious Eric is about his craft. Eric got started and we took several breaks, just to stretch out, and six or so hours later we were done for the day. I left with the proper covering synthetic sheet to aid in the healing process as well as the proper balm to use once the barrier was to come off, 48 hours later. I used the balm as directed by Eric and just couldn't stop looking at the artwork. Yes, it as definitely ART! The linework was impeccable and flawless. The healing process was actually easy. My skin wasn't hammered one bit and the whole process was painless for me. Now I realize that each person may have a different experience based on their skin, body placement and pain tolerance, but this being my third tattoo, the process felt great. The final day approached and I confirmed with Eric, via text, and I was super stoked. I arrived at the shop and was greeted warmly, again, by Eric and had a seat while he got things prepared. I had the opportunity to meet the studio owner, Leo. What a cool and chill guy. He was almost more excited than I was about the work that Eric had previously done and that I was so happy with it. Let me also say that during the previous six hour session, which breezed by, the conversation between Eric and me just flowed. There were never any uncomfortable moments and we talked quite a bit about a range of topics. I learned of his journey in the industry as well as many personal things about him. I can honestly say that Eric is one of the most interesting artists and people that I have met. So Thank You Eric, you're amazing. This session was not nearly as long but still over three hours. Breaks were taken, snacks were offered, and then I was all done. I spoke to Eric about my next idea and timeline and he was super supportive and confident. Although I have only had two other tattoos, I have found my artist for life. I will refer everyone that I know, that wants a clearly defined and amazing piece of art to adorn their body to Sorry Mama and Eric or Leo. They both have different artistic styles and I have seen both of their works. I will not be looking any further for my future artwork than Sorry Mama. If you are serious about QUALITY tattoos and want an ARTIST to help design and tattoo you then I urge you to take the step, contact the shop, talk with Raquel and get yourself in a chair!

This tattoo studio is not just any tattoo studio. They go above and beyond to please their clients…read morewhile also being fun and pleasant. Leo is an absolute mastermind when you bring him an idea, he turns it into your tattoo. He is the most humble human being, and just a really sweet guy. Raquel is so nice and concerderate, she is amazing! I did 2 sessions for my tattoo and each time was professional and clean. I even got to pick my own music on the last session. Could not be happier with my tattoo! I love it so much. Looking forward to my next one!

Very chill guy affordable piercings. Got most of my piercings done and will come back for more…read more They healed so quick and nicely. Don't mistake these mean comments and rude comments some ppl just have bad days we are all human.

I got my vertical labret piercing and a nose piercing. the owner was very easy to talk to and super…read morefunny. i highly recommend this place. he also has great artistic skills, and am booking a tattoo with him soon!

Lombard & Villa Park have become a hot zone for tattoo shops on the rise. Just in the past 5 yrs…read morealone we've had 6 parlors spring up from outta nowhere. It's crazy, but as wonderful as it may be, Connor MacLeod was right when he said, " In the end there can be only one!" And that one shall be Vintage Voodoo Tattoo of Villa Park. They opened up circa 2019 located in the lower business level of shops directly beneath Josephine's. Upon entering the establishment you might feel as if you just entered the Twighlight Zone lol Vintage VooDoo is a treasure cove of antiques, magic and nostalgia that'll remind you of your childhood. From Ouija boards to shrunken heads, VVT is far beyond your average boring parlor. It's more of an experience. They have a magnificent roster of experienced talented artists and piercers who take pride in their craft. As far the shop rates go, just like anywhere else the prices will vary. But I will say this, for the quality of work you'll find with these artists, the price will fit the piece. Your time and money will not go to waste. Overall, I highly recommend this parlor. From the colorful personalities to the unique atmosphere, Vintage Voodoo is an excellent shop to frequent if ink is your thing. The only thing I would suggest is to book an appointment in advance. They do take walk-ins but they also get very busy at times. So getting penciled in on their calendar only works to your advantage.

Went there for flash tatttoos yesterday. Not only was the price amazing but the gentleman tattooing…read moreme Art was super nice and friendly. The place was clean and they were right on time with their first come first serve. I was first and in and out of the place in under an hour. Thank you guys!

Love love love this place. It's been years since I've gotten ink in Chicago, and having moved back…read moreto the area just over a year ago I've been itching to get something new. Blair was great, extremely light hand and banged it out quick. Darrell (owner) and Blair are nice and laid back, no up selling here. BTW Blair also fixed up a cartilage piercing (gone wrong) for me in 10 minutes and charged me 10 bucks including the jewelry. If you're looking for a small friendly shop with no BS and no ego, this us the place to go.

I simply can't say what this place is like for tattoos…read more Red Flag #1 on a Friday night every single employee was sitting around on their phone Red Flag #2 I was originally quoted $260 for the tattoo I wanted but when I sort of laughed the price kept changing Same tattoo has been quoted $100-$175 from other shops. No wonder no one was busy...

I got my first tattoo from Travis, he was professional, easy to work with, and delivered exactly…read morewhat I wanted. We discussed many options, and he guided me to my best choices. His work was perfect, and the vibe in the shop was friendly and inviting. Id recommend Midwest Classic Tattoo to everyone, and Travis in particular.

I loved my experience here it was amazing they treat their customers so well and they do amazing…read morejobs on all of their tattoos. They treat their work very professionally and also they like to give and get feedback on their work. Love them

So I had my nose pierced last week by a young man named Von Needleman (what a cool name!!.) He was…read moresuch a nice guy took his time and has a great technique to get the piercing in the correct place because he has a great theory, that all noses are NOT created equal especially ethnic noses.( I won't give away his technique btw.) He made me feel relaxed and made me laugh a bit so I appreciated that. The shop itself is very clean and organized and all the piercing tools and nose stud came from sterile packaging. Their prices are very reasonable too. I will be returning for the tattoo services as well!! :)

This place is amazing! I just turned 18 and I just wanted a small tattoo and these people were so…read morehelpful! I had TJ as an artist and he was so friendly and helpful. I didn't know the exact placement that I wanted and he helped me figure out just what I wanted. I couldn't be any happier with the final product! I would give this place more stars if I could.

Hands down my favorite piercing place on the south side! At 30$ per piercing, I get all my work…read moredone here! The place is clean, the service is nice and the work is good. I got my Tragus, Rook, lower conch, stacked lobe and second lobe piercings here-- amazing work! Highly recommend to anyone getting a piercing, you won't be disappointed!

The place I originally wanted to go to was closed, so I stumbled upon Electric Land on my way back…read morehome. After I explained my tattoo idea, Todd spent time going over the details and possible changes that could be made in order to enhance and preserve the appearance of the tattoo. After talking to him a bit more about the reason behind the tattoo and what I really wanted it to look like, he drew it up in front of me. In all honesty, I was shocked. The lines were perfect, even though they were very thin and small and the entire design looked gorgeous. A few minutes later, he had the room ready to go and I hopped on in. The room was extremely clean (as was the entire place) and he talked me through the process (it was my first tattoo). He was incredibly nice and patient with me and waited until I was ready before he started. The tattoo was done in no time and really was not that pricey for a rather intricate design. I cannot say enough great things about this place and about Todd himself!