Jesse was amazing with my 11-year-old daughter getting her ears pierced for the first time. He was…read morepatient, gentle, and took the time to explain everything he was doing to her as he pierced her ears. I've had piercing done here as well, and I highly recommend this business!

The atmosphere was fine but, after looking closely at their portfolio and photo reviews, the…read moretechnical skill just isn't there yet, there is someone there that knows what they are doing but many that have blown out lines and not great work. It seems like they need more training or experience before charging professional rates. Do your research and look at the photos before booking--you'll thank me later.

I was recommended to UpRise Tattoos, and specifically Rylie, by a friend when I told her I wanted…read moreto get more piercings. I've been to Claire's as a child, and one other tattoo shop that I wasn't impressed with for all of my piercings. I had no idea what an APP certified piercer was until I looked into it, and now I want to scream from the roof tops the importance of going to a piercer with these credentials. It makes a world of a difference. I don't want to talk poorly about the last shop I was at since their proceeds go to charity, but compared to the steps taken and sanitation at UpRise, it's like night and day. UpRise is located in a strip mall, from the outside it looks pretty tiny but it's actually quite large inside. The first thing I noticed was how clean and bright everything was. I know most people think of tattoo shops as being dark and dingy, but this was the exact opposite. They have a beautiful selection of high quality jewelry in a display case up front for you to look at before and during your appointment time if you're undecided. I came in knowing what I wanted for the most part placement and jewelry-wise, but Rylie was still extremely patient and helpful during the process. They never tried to upsell or push certain pieces of jewelry on me, and Rylie offered great insight as to what would look the best for my curation. Sterilization is taken very seriously here which I appreciate-- the longest part of my appointment was probably waiting for my new jewelry to be sterilized but I'm not complaining. Rylie is extremely professional, but is extremely personable and sweet, we yapped the entire time we were together. I only added to my lobes this trip so the pain was minimum, but I'd trust Rylie with my entire being to do a more 'painful' piercing in the future. I walked out with 4 new lobe piercings my first trip, then 1 more 4 weeks after when I got my posts shortened, as well as all new jewelry for each piercing I have (including the old piercings). Everything was bought from UpRise except for the charms on the hoop earrings. I am extremely happy with the turnout, I will definitely be back to UpRise in the future! Be sure to check them out and ask for Rylie! (Piercing context - my pre existing piercings are my first and second lobe, and both helix piercings. The rest were done beautifully by Rylie)

Service was very good very friendly and helpful staff highly recommended I had an amazing…read moreexperience at this tattoo shop from start to finish. The shop was super clean, professional, and had a really welcoming vibe the moment I walked in. The staff made me feel comfortable and took the time to go over every detail of my design so I knew exactly what to expect. My artist was incredibly skilled and precise -- you can tell they really care about their craft. The line work is super clean, the shading came out perfect, and the whole process was way smoother than I expected. They checked in with me the whole time to make sure I was doing good and comfortable.

Had such a great experience here! The shop was incredibly clean and well-organized, which…read moreimmediately made me feel comfortable. The staff was super friendly, welcoming, and took the time to answer all my questions without making me feel rushed. Everything was very professional from start to finish, and you can tell they truly care about their work and their clients. The whole process was smooth, and I felt completely at ease the entire time. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quality tattoo or piercing experience!

Outstanding! Brian created two tattoos for me and they were fantastic. The staff is pleasant and…read morefriendly, and the establishment is very clean. I'll go back for sure!

I rarely write reviews but I had to after getting pierced here yesterday. I absolutely loveddd my…read moreexperience. The studio itself is so cute, super clean & has such a warm feminine welcoming vibe. Everyone was beyond sweet and made me feel really comfortable. Salem did my back dermals & they ended up being more difficult than expected (superrr painful) but she was extremely patient & handled everything with so much care & compassion. I've been having a rough few months mentally & I got these to cheer myself up so it meant a lot :) You can tell they truly care about their clients and creating a safe environment. I would definitely recommend to anyone. I wish they allowed videos bc Id love to promote!!! people need to know about this gem of a place

W ent two months ago to get a jewelry change done. Pretty sure they put the wrong size in since it…read morestill hurts. Messaged them about coming in and was told to come in. Let them know I'd be coming after work (literally told them I get off at 7:15 in Elgin) she said sounds good. Yesterday I get there at 7:45 and they were gone! No one was there. Called and sent them a fb message. Not once did anyone mention they stop taking walk in at 7:30pm. I drove 25 min each way. Gas is around $5 a gallon. Their response was even crazier. Blaming being short staffed on Sunday but that was irrelevant. Then also told me I have to pay for new jewelry even if it is their fault on sizing. I wanted to love them so bad. The shop is so cute and the girls are sweet. But the lack of communication is ridiculous. Especially since I messaged them before 7:30pm yesterday to say I'm coming!

Casey was great! Excellent work. He asked us questions and made adjustments until our tattoos were…read morejust what we wanted.

Alexis did a lash lift and brow tint on me and I couldn't have been happier with the results! She…read moretakes her time making sure you understand what is going to be done along with taking the time to explain after care which she also provides on her website to go back to refer to. I will be going back soon!

For my birthday I decided to get my first tattoo. After doing some research and looking at reviews…read moreI decided to check out Lake in the Hills Tattoo. My artist was Jay and he was down to earth and really captured what I was looking for. Everyone in the shop was friendly and personable so I felt very comfortable. The shop was clean and safe precautions were taken for the the tattooing process itself. Recommend checking this place out if you looking for a tattoo!

Jay was my tattoo artist and took my idea and transformed it into a masterpiece exclusive to me…read more Clean shop, professional staff, and quality work! I highly recommend getting your next tattoo here!

LOVE 100000% recommends for any piercing. our piercer was super friendly and sweet and made things…read moreeasy for my daughters first piercing. the only thing is she did talk a lot and it was all useful information, but it was a lot at once and sometimes confusing. otherwise she and everyone else there are super friendly and helpful. love them.

I am extremely happy with the service and products I received here when I came to get my ear lobes…read morepierced. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable. Cleanliness is a priority as is making sure that customer knows how to care for their piercing. This is what I term "you get what you pay for." I'm sure you can get your ears pierced for less someplace else or even have a friend do it for you. Piercings are serious procedures that can cause infections or other undesirable results. I was happy.to pay the cost knowing that the piercings would be done in a very clean place by staff that has alot of experience. I recommend you get your body art done here.

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!