Evolution Body Art

Great experience ( nose piercing) with friendly staff. Bring cash- I wish I had known this going in.read more

I had to go back to get my piercings put back in. And I wrote the wrong name in my previous review…read more The piercer's name is Megan. She was extremely professional, friendly. I will be returning to purchase more jewelry. Highly recommend!

Megan Bradley nose piercing

Megan Bradley flat piercing (gold snake)

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Dave Tieman black and grey tattoo

Lake Street Tattoo & Piercing

4.6(57 reviews)

6.3 mi

Saw Kelsey last week for a tattoo and could not have had a better experience. My tattoo came out…read morejust like I wanted it to look

Just went back to Danielle for my 3rd piercing from her. It's been 6 years since my first one…read more(daith), my second one (nostril) was 4 years ago and my third (helix) today. All of my piercings have healed super fast and keloid free. Danielle is very calm, informative and client focused. I will be going back to her for future piercings. Go see her!

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Endless Journey Tattoo

5.0(1 review)

2.4 mi

I had seen Dezo's work on line so I came by to set up an appointment with him. He seems…read moreintimidating at first until you talk to him haha but he's a really nice guy and he takes his time to work with you and to give you a really good tattoo and experience. He's a true artist and you can tell that he loves what he does because it shows in his tattoos and art. Thank you so much I will be coming back to him and I recommend everyone to him

From the owner: Endless Journey Tattoo is North Chicago’s premier tattoo and piercing studio, owned and operated by…read moreEd Hughes. We specialize in custom tattoo work across every style, including black and grey, color, traditional, Japanese, fine line, script, and cover-ups, alongside professional body piercings in a clean, welcoming shop. With 200+ five-star Google reviews and a spot among the top-rated studios in Lake County, our artists bring years of experience to every piece. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your fiftieth, we take the time to design something you’ll be proud to wear for life. Appointments are secured with a small deposit that’s applied toward your final price. Walk-ins welcome when artist availability allows. Proudly serving North Chicago, Waukegan, Gurnee, Zion, Beach Park, and the greater Lake County area. Book online at endlessjourneytattoo.com or call the shop to schedule a consultation.

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4 Anchors Tattoo

1.7(11 reviews)

2.4 mi

I have been here twice now and both times my experiences have been Great! I have been pierced over…read more30 times and I can tell you Noe is one of the best. I have had 4 piercings done here and Noe has made is so painless. There is no hesitation in his delivery, and one of the most flawless movements from the needle to the jewelry. Honestly, getting a peircing is so painless and I always leave with a smile on my face. If you are looking for a new peircing place, come here and ask for Noe, you won't be disappointed. Side note, both times I have been here Robyn has greeted me, and she's great. I always have a lot of anxiety and am nervous, she's funny and calms my nerves. Anchors tattoo is just great in general and I will be back soon. Thank you guys!

Thieves taking advantage of our new Sailors, excited to get their new ink after completing…read morebootcamp. $350 for a 45 minute tattoo, that has some of the worst lines I have seen. Ask your Sailors to wait until they get to A-School or find a better place....this place is right off of Great Lakes and knows they can take advantage because most sailors won't go much farther.....they should be ashamed of themselves!

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Private Ink

3.4(29 reviews)

4.7 mi

Went to get my nipple pierced here, Jake and Billy are wonderful and regular customers at my job…read more Jake did the piercing and was helpful and calm about the whole thing. He did a great job and I love it. He is doing my other one soon and an upcoming tattoo. Great set up for the shop and everything is very clean. The guys are really cool and relaxed. Great place, always recommend. ALL PIERCING ARE $30 except for industrial because those are two piercings. Those are $40. Perfect job on everything. UPDATE: got my other nipple pierced and it looks perfect and it's lined up great. Also got my tattoo done and he traced a picture I sent him and then hand drew the feathers out in sharpie on my back. The outcome is nothing short of perfect. It looks great and he eventually wants me to come in so he can do some highlighting on the feathers. We were time crunched and managed to put what should have been at lest a 4 hour tattoo into a 2 and a half hour gap and it still turned out perfect, I really couldn't be happier.

This is what Tim did. Be careful with your artist. The top part was his first piece. When I went…read moreback the bottom date is what he did. Looks more like an amateur than a professional.

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Golden Sparrow Tattoo

5.0(47 reviews)

33.8 mi

Had my daith done last year, septum done today. Christie is amazing! She explains everything…read moreperfectly, makes sure you're comfortable and makes it as painless as possible. Super clean, crisp aesthetic and the process start to finish was seamless. I will be back for sure. Thank you!

Just got my first tattoo from Jessica and it couldn't be more perfect. I'll let the pictures tell…read moremost of the story, but the attention to detail is unbelievable. It almost looks like the actual print was scanned and screen printed onto my arm. If you're thinking about getting some work done, I wouldn't hesitate to choose Jessica as your artist. Honestly, all of the artists there had some great examples in their sample books, and I went with Jessica based on some paw prints she had done and posted to social media, but you probably can't go wrong with anyone there. The studio itself was clean and the rooms were private (or at least mine was, as we were the only ones in there). I plan on doing some more in the future, and I already know exactly who I'm going with then. Thanks again Jessica!

Close-up day after.

Each artist has their own space, Jessica had us walk out between so she could clean the space to do my daughter's tattoo in.

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Super Dope Mayan Head dress portrait piece by Maryna Hoian

Pierce Lobe And Happiness

5.0(9 reviews)

18.9 mi

Very nice experience! I'm quite nervous for the process but it went so well and I have no problem…read morewith infections afterwards .

Adira was wonderful! She took time to explain the process every step of the way, and assure my…read morenervous daughter. We are so happy to have found Pierce Lobe and Happiness :) Highly recommend!

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Art with Atattooed

3.7(21 reviews)

4.4 mi

What a beautiful, bespoke, and attentive experience. Thank you so much, Kyle. The love for craft is…read moreso deeply felt. Big grateful.

I never write reviews but I had a really positive experience with Jim. He was super nice,…read moretalkative, attentive, and took his time with the tattoo. He took what I wanted and made it better than I could have imagined. I am actually in a cast for a broken ankle right now and he made sure I was comfortable and okay, even brought my and my friend bottles of water during the break. Overall just a really nice guy, and i cannot rave enough about how happy I am with the turnout of this tattoo. I highly recommend stopping in, he pays so much attention to detail and just really takes his time.

Skull and accordion with hispanic flair. artist @gilberttrevino

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Pieta Tattoo Gallery

3.0(4 reviews)

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This is my favorite piercing/tattoo shop by far, everyone there is so welcoming ! Highly recommend…read moreJordan Wise for your piercings, she does an amazing job !

Worst tattoo shop I've ever been to…read more I went here to get some work and they completely messed up my hand. I showed them a picture of what I wanted and they were not able to do it at all, instead of saying that it was too difficult for them. They tried to pull it off and messed it up. They deleted my review on their google page so i am posting everything here and on my own social media.

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Claire's Boutiques

4.0(9 reviews)

4.5 mi

okay seriously????? It was the first time, in I cannot remember how long, that i came to the mall…read morewith absolutely nothing in mind to buy on my one day off. From the moment I walked in and met Andrea and her beaming, beautiful and welcoming smile , I was like wow! We spoke and she helped me find some fun things for my kids and myself. l loved the conversations we had and would recommend this Claire's to anyone and everyone BC OF ANDREA!!! We need more ppl like her in this world!!! thanks so much!!! LAnd ve my new stuff to!!

I was there yesterday to get my earrings pierced, and the two girls who were working there were…read moreextremely rude and scammed me. I asked one of the girls to please show me the options for earrings, and I chose the cheapest ones because I only needed a simple piercing. The girl agreed and told me the price was $43.99. However, you do not pay before the piercing, and I was unaware of that. As I was getting ready for the piercing, the girl took an extremely long time to find the earrings and help me out. While I was getting set up, she went to the cashier, which is away from the piercing station, and was talking with her friend. I assume that was when they were making their plan. During the piercing, the girl was very rude and impatient with me. I was getting a piercing re-pierced due to an error in my previous piercing, and the girl made it seem like she did not care about my wants or needs, even though this is a piercing I will have for the rest of my life. The girl then had me mark my own piercing spot, as if she was exhausted from doing her job, and then gave me the piercing. Upon checking out, the price magically went up to $65.99. I had chosen the cheapest stainless steel earrings, and she had told me they were $43.99. Instead, she gave me diamond earrings for $65.99, which we did not realize until we exited the store. Please be careful when getting a piercing at this location. The two girls working at the counter on Saturday, March 7 were extremely rude and seemed to be scamming customers. I do not recommend this location. Claire's should do better and investigate these employees for any previous tactics or scams they may have used.

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Alex M.

3 years ago

I really honestly lucked out seeing Aaron for my first tattoo so many years ago, and at this point I've come to Aaron for three tattoos now and I truly don't want to see anyone else. Aaron's attention to detail is phenomenal, both in the designs he produces and the placement of the tattoo. You really get the sense that he cares about you as a person and your satisfaction with your tattoo. He's a true professional and isn't satisfied until you are. The tattoos I've gotten with him have stayed clean and strong throughout the years I've seen him, and if they ever get a little faded all I've ever had to do is a little exfoliating routine to make them brand new. Aaron has never disappointed. He's kind, personable, and extremely talented. He has strong, clean lines that stay consistent, and he's a master at shading. I'm so happy I got my first tattoo with him and I'm so happy to be three tattoos in with him. when I brought my girlfriend to him, we didn't have much in the way of the design planned. All we asked for was a simple silhouette of her and her brother. Our expectations were low because we didn't know what to expect of our vague request. He comes back out 20 minutes later, and he blows us away. He created a beautiful silhouette better than I could have ever imagined. I am so lucky to have met Aaron, and I hope to see you again soon, my friend! read more

Dani R.

2 years ago

I would guess that my daughter appreciated the experience for different reasons - the vibe of the place was cool, she and her decisions were treated respectfully, and the piercing itself (Navel) was quick and painless. What made it a standout experience for me, Mom, was the cleanliness and professionalism of the space in general, and Jennifer's specific expertise, personality, and dedication to her craft. Jennifer took her time consulting with my daughter before proceeding with the piercing, explaining the procedure, aftercare, and potential risks if protocol wasn't followed. She also offered assistance post-piercing, should any questions or concerns arise. Her certifications and experience in the field helped set my mind at ease. Jennifer was knowledgeable about which metals are safe to use. She gave guidance while my daughter selected the jewelry for her first piercing, talking us through options she can consider in the future, and assured us that the establishment only offers high-quality jewelry (unlike the riskier metals offered by some shops.) When my daughter mentioned wanting a belly piercing, I was unsure - always the worried Mom - but we 100% went to the right place! Highly recommend! read more

Melia B.

2 years ago

Love Evolution Body Arts! I've been in a few times at this point over the last few years and never had a bad experience. My first time going in Jennifer gave me my daith piercing on recommendation after a casual consultation, my daith has been my favorite piercing since I got it. She takes her time with customers and makes sure everyone feels comfortable and leaves happy! Today she switched around a few jewelry pieces for me to help me find what would look best in my ear and septum. Had such a great experience and love my new look! I also got my first tattoo here with Chris a couple years ago, and that was a great experience as well. He took his time with me making sure the tattoo was exactly what I wanted, with the right size and placement. Nothing but great experiences here! Would highly recommend. Great value for the quality of care and jewelry! read more

Gerard T.

6 months ago

I asked Chris to do a unique and special tattoo for me. I wanted it to look like a drawing a kid would do in grammar school -- a shark that was taking a bite out of me - I wanted it to mix with scars from surgery I had to remove a portion of my lung, When the tattoo was completed the contrast between the scars and the shark were not as intense as I had hoped. He went back in and added some bloody bites to the tattoo. It looks so real now I have been asked if it is still bleeding. It is super cool and my favorite tattoo. I will be back. Chris has a unique ability to interpret crazy stuff that you might ask for -- the surgery was very negative and the tattoo was all positive. Thanks!! read more

Lindsey J.

3 years ago

Jennifer was amazing! She pierced my young daughters septum! She talked my daughter through everything and took the extra steps of keeping her calm ! She was very busy that day and didn't have to take the time to talk her out of being scared at first, but she made her comfortable and calm! She is very good at her job and the piercing part was not even a second, my daughter didn't even flinch or anything! She wanted a septum piercing for so long and almost chickened out but Jennifer had all the right words and did everything so perfect and my daughter said it wasn't even painful! She absolutely loves her piercing! Thank you so much Jennifer! read more

Rob S.

1 year ago

The best piercing place I've ever been to. All of the staff are extremely helpful and kind! It allows for a great and comfortable environment. Not only that, but you can tell they're very informed on what they do. They will let you know all of the risks and possibilities - including their own thoughts as well. I genuinely cannot stress enough how amazing of a place this is for piercings and tattoos. Shout out Jennifer specifically, I sadly had an expensive nose piercing fall out (was my fault haha), but she was extremely nice about it and went above and beyond to remedy the situation. Thank you Jennifer! read more

Reese L.

3 years ago

Jennifer was nothing short of amazing. I had gotten my upper-midi cartilage pierced here in May 2021, but was forced to take it out over a year later for an MRI. I took it out per doctor's instructions, but wasn't able to get it back in without irritation. A year later when I came back to the shop, not only did Jennifer not charge me for the re-piercing, but she did pierced it so swiftly that my ear did not bleed, despite being closed for over a year. I am so grateful for her kindness and truly amazed by her professional skill. I commend this shop for their outstanding customer service. read more

ella h.

3 months ago

Excellent place! The piercer had a piercing license, which is not common around this area even at pro shops. Everyone was super friendly and although my mother thought a tattoo shop would be "scary" it was not at all and it was a beautiful place. I got a simple lobe piercing and they gave us good advice. Got a 13 year old pierced there too. The piercer also gave us free little squishy goodies for the teens we took here. Very cleanly and professional. Would recommend read more

Josie R.

2 months ago

Chris and Jennifer are two of the kindest people I've ever met. Their studio is beyond clean...both extremely talented and do impeccable work. You are always treated respectfully and I have total trust and value their opinions always! DO NOT HESITATE -GO TO EVOLUTION BODY ARTS and check it out for yourself. You will never regret the decision. A++++++ read more

Elsa S.

1 year ago

My daughter got her ears pierced by Jennifer today and she was so amazing with my daughter's nervousness. She was so professional and supportive and made the experience so streamlined and prideful for my daughter. We knew all the steps to keep it clean and healthy. If your child needs their ears pierced, Jennifer and Evolution are your BEST choice! read more

Aaron H.

5 years ago

I loved this place, they take care of all their customers and are extremely clean, free drinks and good conversations with the owners and Staff. My tattoos healed close to perfect and whenever I had a question they where always giving tips. Highly recommend and find myself missing their work and wish I would have got more!!!!! read more

Moses C.

1 year ago

Absolute professionals, service wise and on a personal level. Had issues making it to my first appointment due to my liberty not being dropped, but the rescheduling was no hassle whatsoever. would recommend to anyone military or civilian. been to shops where there treat you as a another dollar sign, they treat you as people. read more

Lori S.

3 years ago

Just got a tattoo completed by Aaron. he was great to work with. He was able to take my vision and bring it to life and made adjustments as requested without hesitation. it was a great collaboration and the end result was perfect! The pricing was fair and overall the entire experience was very positive. read more

Victor D.

2 years ago

would 100% recommend this place for piercings. Jennifer is genuine, informative and good at what she does. the workers there are pretty and nice and the place overall is a vibe. it's a little expensive but worth it in my opinion. what ever is good isn't cheap and what ever is cheap isn't good read more

Amaya P.

4 months ago

I love this place! The place is very very friendly when you walk in and the vibes of the place is amazing! They treated me with such kindness even though I'm pretty young and they are very educated with what they are doing! If I need to get another piercing, this is where I would go read more

Erik K.

4 years ago

Chris has been tattooing me for 10+ years his work is top notch, his shop is top notch. Hes tattooed numerous people I have sent him and have heard no complaints. So if you're looking for a good quality shop and good quality tattooing go to Evolution. PS Jen is the shit too. read more

Anna R.

1 month ago

I can not say enough about these folks! If I could give a 10 I would. Both Jennifer and Chris are amazing! They make you feel so comfortable and welcome. Shop is emaculate. Jen's jewelry is top notch! Chris's talent is amazing. Will be making several more trips that's for sure. read more

Dean R.

2 years ago

I like this place, nice staff, clean, friendly and talented I was tattooed by the owner and it looks great! I also brought my wife and teenage daughter for piercing great jewelry selection and very knowledgeable. I will be back and will recommend further! Thank you Dean read more

Rebecca E.

2 years ago

Chris is seriously a miracle worker! I went in feeling crappy about a tattoo screwup I made and left feeling amazing with the coverup he did. It looks outstanding, no one would never know it was a coverup. Amazing artist and overall amazing place!! Highly recommend. read more

Shawn L.

2 years ago

Chris and his team are always welcoming. Every time I have come here, I have been welcomed with respect and feel comfortable in the great atmosphere. I currently live in another state and will travel home only to be tattooed at this shop. read more

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