Bek is AMAZING!!! She and I have the best conversations every time I go to Heathen Ink. She is extremely detailed when it comes to making sure you get the EXACT tattoo you want, down to font, placement etc. I carry around Heathen Ink business cards with me to give to others, as she is BY FAR the best tattoo artist I've ever been. Plus, there is NO HOUSE MINIMUM! I was quoted $250 for a deeply personal tattoo, which Bek was able to do for ONLY $50. She has already done 3 tattoos for me and I just scheduled my 4th session with her. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

Heathen Ink - My tattoo of the Japanese character "friend" and another white ink tattoo in remembrance of my mom, "I am because she was". - Tattoo Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

I've gotten several tattoos from Bek and she always does such a great job! She works clean, she's always a joy to talk to and her artwork is phenomenal. She's my go-to local artist! read more

My BFF and I wanted matching tattoos, and Bek was the first person I thought of. I've heard amazing things about her from friends who've gotten their tattoos with her, including my husband. She was so much fun, and we had a great time. My friend and I are both in love with our tattoos. Thank you! read more

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Becca is talented. She is clean and affordable. Ive had my last 3 tattoos done by her and I'm super happy with them. she does take a bit to respond but it's worth the wait. She is quick and ef read more

I'm surprised I haven't written a review about Bek and Heathen Ink yet. I have been getting tattoos from her since 2015 and I honestly can't see myself going anywhere else! Bek was recommended to me by a close friend and although I live in the city, she is worth the drive. It is a bit difficult to schedule an appointment with her as she's incredibly busy and does not respond to texts very quickly. However, if you are persistent and get an appointment, it is totally worth it. Bek is super friendly and super welcoming. Her space is homey and warm. I felt very comfortable going there. I've gotten tattoos in the city from bigger businesses that are three times the price of what Bek charges and I will never go back to those places again. While you're getting your tattoo, Bek will make conversation but won't force you to talk if you just want to sit there. She is a delight to talk to though. Now for the actual tattoos. Bek is a master at both stenciling and design. My first tattoo from her was an ambigram (pictured below) that read "Passion" one way and "Suffering" the other way. I asked her if she was able to design this and she cooked up an amazing design, albeit with abstracted letters, in just a day or two. I came in to get the design tattooed and it was a wonderful experience. She only charged $80 for the designing and tattoo as well, that's insane! That was a price from 4 years ago. My "Never Again" tattoo was only $30 which I got about three years ago. My most recent tattoos, the "God is greater than the highs and lows" and the Moana tattoo I got in one session in 2018, and together they cost $100. I always make sure to trip as generously as I can because these prices are crazy good. Sadly, I haven't been able to get another tattoo since because I've been so busy and broke. But Bek is honestly such a blessing for the tattoo community in Chicagoland and I highly highly HIGHLY recommend her for ANY tattoo job you need done, whether it's your first or your fiftieth. So thankful for her, she is so lovely and I love Heathen Ink! read more

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Another one. Clean , professional and one of the best damn tattoo artist in the state. Bec is the only person I trust to tat me. She just gets it. I need more skin, do I can get more tats lol. read more

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Bekka is the nicest person. She drew me up a beautiful tattoo to honor my daughter. She has done all my tatts and they look as colorful now as they did up too 10 plus years ago. I will always go to Heathen Ink and get my tatt from Bekka. read more

I wanted something for my first fur baby, Sora. In lieu of the typical paw print/portrait tattoos I decided to get her favorite toy. Enter Squidbear, the hilariously odd kong toy I originally got her when she was a tiny puppy- it ended up being the ONLY toy she won't tear to shreds. Still is to this day, 6 years later. I brought the actual Squidbear and also had a photo of one that hadn't been chewed up. I wanted the tattoo to reflect Sora's Squidbear, not some other dogs Squidbear. The tattoo turned out so much better than I'd pictured. She was all about making sure I was comfortable during and I appreciated the conversation that seamlessly became one sided during the more painful bits. Also- I went to her to get my nipples pierced because a few people who had also gotten theirs done here very strongly recommended her. They were right to because she definitely knew what she was doing- I didn't even feel the first needle go through read more

Heathen Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

You cannot find a better tattoo artist then Bek. I came to Bek to get a memorial tattoo done a little more than a year ago and since them have gotten three tattoos; two which are big pieces. I knew what I wanted for my two bigger pieces; my sparrows and guitar sleeve (pictures attached) but she added and went above and beyond to make them more than perfect. Bek gives her honest opinions on what will look best and what will work and what wont. I take her advice EVERY time and never regretted it once. I now have 18 tattoos including my sleeve and I rarely go back to the same artist and Bek will always be my priority artist to go to. She creates beautiful work and we are working on yet another big piece. Bek is also super fast! I wanted my knuckles tattooed in which she was skeptical because of all the touching up the knuckles would bring. But we moved the lettering up a little bit and it worked perfect. Though it was very painful Bek moved swiftly and fast and it was not a horrible experience :) And its beyond gorgeous. If you want beautiful, perfect pieces of art of your body...your best bet is to go to Bek. :) read more

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Stellar work. Rebecca does phenomenal work. Her shop is incredibly clean and comfortable. There is a nice waiting area and she is a great person to be around. read more

Heathen Ink - She knows how to bring my visions to life. Stellar work per the usual. - Tattoo Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

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I haven't had any ink done yet, but I have been going to Bek for all my piercing needs the last year. She is a personable lady and very funny. Her studio manages to be totally clean and sterile yet very welcoming and cozy at the same time. Her piercing prices are very competitive for the Chicagoland area. It's typically been double for the same piercing at other shops. I've never had any problems with any of the piercings done(other than a barbell winding up being too short, and she changed it out for me, gratis) and she's great to text if you think something isn't right or just have a question - Very prompt responses. read more

Awesome tattoo artist and overall experience! Fast, incredibly detail-oriented, very sanitary and professional! Great pricing for phenomenal work done! Definitely recommend! read more

One of my good friends used to go to jade for all of her tattoos. the artist she saw there was pretty good, he did good detail work and coloring but turned out to be a perverted creep, as are all of the later night artists that i've met there. so now my friend has moved her business to heathen ink, which has worked out really well for her. unlike jade they're only open until 8pm which gives you a limited time range to make an appointment (no walk ins). they're not the best portrait people to go to, in fact if i wanted a portrait i'd probably hunt down kat von d and have her do mine spare no expense...but if you're looking for a good portrait tatt i'd shop around on yelp at least to see what people have to say. they do pretty good animal work though. also good fantasy/dragon type work. they've done some pretty stunning pieces on a few peoples backs that i've seen that was full of such vibrant colors and detail i was really impressed. in fact, my friend who was tattooed with some blue roses for her grandmother (at jade) is planning on having them touched up to look more realistic by her artist at heathen (who does really fantastic floral body art). their lettering is possibly the thing that all artists are best at. definatley be picky with your artist and get exactly what you want drawn out before you get it plastered on your body. i have to say that though these artists are very talented, some of their tatts are not very impressive at all and if they were on me i'd want to get removed and probably cry tremendously that i made such a mistake letting them put it on me. their faces on a few fairies i've seen have been cartoonish compared to the high class art of the body. faces ARE hard for a lot of artists, even myself, but that's something incredibly important to get right too. just a warning. aside from tattoos the artists there sell their own work which can be purchased either online or in person. heathen does piercings as well as tattoos and all are very reasonable prices. my friend has gotten 20 dollar piercings and tattoos that would normally cost about 100 dollars at jade for half the price if not a bit less. her boyfriend recently got a sleeve done which took 4 hours and cost about 150. Still a steal. So i recommend looking into heathen if you're looking for an affordable tattoo place to go to. just make sure you get to know your artist off the bat and find out who can best give to you what you're looking for! read more

i am not someone who typically writes yelp reviews, but I had such a wonderful experience with Bek at Heathen Ink. From the initial contact to the moment I walked out the door with my new piece, Bek was professional, knowledgeable and FUN. On a long shot, I sent her an email about a month or so ago, asking for a price quote and her availability. Luckily, she returned my email after only 2 days with a VERY reasonable quote and an appointment time less than 2 months away. I got so lucky! She was always available with fast responses any time I reached out to her. The day of my tattoo was a great experience. Shop is small but comfortable, it felt like walking into a friend's house. Bek will greet you with a smile and a super friendly attitude. I was so glad she is a 'real' chick, very down to earth and easy to talk to. This was a 2.5 hour appointment, and she made me feel comfortable the whole time, no distractions or other people in and out, ringing phones, or blaring music. Chill environment that i highly recommend. The design she created for me is top notch, blew my expectations out of the water! As soon as i saw the sketch, I knew I'd made a great decision. The shop is covered in paintings and drawings Bek has done, so you know you're in talented hands. Took her time fitting it and making sure every line was where it should be. All in all, Bek is a fabulous artist, and amazing person to spend time with, and Heathen Ink is definitely a shop worth checking out. If you want a beautiful, creative tattoo without breaking the bank, and an experience where you wont feel uncomfortable just being yourself, GO TO HEATHEN INK!!!!! read more

It had been 20 years since I got my first tattoo so I asked a friend with many lovely tattoos who they went to.... Enter Bek! My extremely geeky piece included a Klingon trefoil and pIqaD text. It wasn't large (a wrist piece) or super complicated but I did need a little help as far as the best way to do the color for the trefoil. I didn't want the whole thing fully colored in but I wanted all the colors hinted at... I brought in a reference piece for color placement, Bek made a couple suggestions and then ran with it. It was simple, just the right amount of color that I wanted. The perfect way to pay tribute to my geeky Klingon music project! :) Bek was GREAT! Not to repeat other reviewers but they're totally right. She was easy to talk to, down to earth, and just an all around nice gal to be around considering she's shoving needles into your skin repeatedly. I had my friend who recommended her with me for part of my session, too, and having them talk over me & then letting me interject a story was perfect. Even after my friend left, Bek kept the conversation rolling easily and I felt like I could have pulled up a chair & shot the breeze with her all evening. Also, as others have mentioned, her pricing is fantastic. It might have been 20 years since my first tattoo but something tells me it will be a lot less time before I get my next one! read more

Heathen Ink - tlhIngan maH! :) Klingon trefoil w/ original series inspired colors & the Klingon word SuvwI' which means warrior. - Tattoo Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Rebecca has been very professional in both occassions. My wife, daughter and I had a small tribute piece done last night. Its nice and she whipped up the artwork on the spot based in our idea. She's very professional, clean and the stories are great. read more

Love Bek soooo much!! She really makes you feel so comfortable when you go in and are feeling nervous. During my tattoo yesterday she was making conversation with me so I wouldn't think about it especially when I was getting it in a place very sensitive! Great job Bek! She also pierced my nose a while back so I will being coming back very soon! read more

Heathen Ink - Amazing detail and color! Everything I wanted and more! - Tattoo Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

I got my first two tattoos here from the owner and artist Bek. she created two beautiful and unique tattoos for me based on a whole lot of images and native american folklore and myths I sent her. She adjusted the tattoos and worked with me - all without me giving her a deposit. Her studio was safe, clean, and welcoming. The price was VERY reasonable. the final products are absolutely what I had wished and hoped for. I highly recommend this place for those who want something truly artistic inked on them, not for the person who wants to get a Union Jack slapped on his ass at 2am. read more

She did an awesome job with my tattoo! I love it. Only reason why I didn't give her 5 stars was because of the tatu derm. It's this clear plastic looking thing that's supposed to be good for the tattoo, well soon as I got outside it just came off.... I tried to fix it the best I could till I got home. Once home I managed to somehow keep the tatu derm on but with better bandaging. The tape she used to bandage me up also wasn't the best, I do however think it was maybe the weather (it was humid) that made it suck. But the tattoo itself is just beautiful! The tattoo artist was super nice too! read more

Heathen Ink - Ambigram tattoo love/pain - Tattoo Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

Super easy appt scheduling, easy location to find and park near. Bek is easy to talk to and pre piercing consult was careful as well as the actual piercings were. After care instructions provided and i even had to email a follow up question and was answered promptly. What a wonderfully talented and cool lady! I'll def be going back for ink! read more

I meant to update this sooner, but forgot. Anyway, nothing's changed...except that I got two more tattoos recently from Bek. Is there any better gauge for tattoo artists than now having FIVE tattoos from the same person? I think not. I swear I'll post pictures, but neither were something I picked out on a shop wall-- in fact, about a week before I was in town...yes, I will go up to Chicago to get my tattoos because of Bek...I emailed her a specific design for the fleur-de-lis I wanted as well as the phrase and font of another tattoo I wanted. Once I got to the shop (late on a Sunday night; if you call ahead of time for an appointment she'll really work with you as far as hours she's available ) she sketched out both, added some flair I hadn't thought about, and we got to it. Gorgeous. I get compliments all the time on my tattoos. Will, of course, be back. Because now I want a sleeve. read more

I have 5 tats done by Bek. She is just amazing! The shop is clean and comfy. Bek is very very talented. You can trust her to give you a tat you will love forever. Plus her prices are very reasonable. read more

The work done by the tattoo artists, Bek - outstanding! I highly recommend her work, her treatment of her clients. Her standards are exceptional. During COVID-19 she maintained a highly compliant, safe environment while doing her work. I am planning to add to my unique ink work, and would not consider going to anyone else. She listens to her client's ideas, and offers additional artistic input - this has made my tattoos even more fantastic. read more

Wow! Rebecca is great! Her space is open and friendly. I may not get large tattoos but how my tattoos turn out is important. Rebecca is without a doubt the most professional tattoo artist I have ever worked with. My tattoo turned out fantastic and I couldn't be more pleased. Added bonus, she is funny and the experience was top notch. I look forward to working with her again. All my tattoos were done by different artists. I feel confident I will work with Rebecca again. read more

Everyone always returns to her. So you know she's good. Her work is awesome. She's skilled, and has a really cool style. Her custom work is awesome. She's translated some of my most absurdly abstract and dimly vague ideas for a tattoo into the exact thing I had pictured. I've seen some stuff on her facebook portfolio that is really varied in style! But she's not only skilled and talented - she's also super-bright and knowledgeable, which would set anyone at ease. A nice, funny person with a comfortable, private space, a skilled artist who offers wackily affordable tattoos in crisp detail - who could beat that? read more

Bec is amazingly talented and super nice and makes you feel comfortable, this review is way over due as today was the 4th tattoo she has done for me and also did one for my hubby!! We will be life time customers!!! read more

Bek is amazing! She collaborated with me on a design, and what she came up with was better than i could have ever imagined. I have gotten so many compliments on my tattoo, and its not even done healing yet! I will definitely be going back to her in the future for additional work. read more

I can't recommend Bek enough! I got my first tattoo last night, and I wish I had done it sooner. Not only is she a talented artist, but she's professional and personable all at once. She was patient with me while I hemmed and hawed about where to get my childhood dog's paw print, and then we spent the whole time chatting about pets. I'm definitely going back again. read more

Bek is, imo, the best tattoo artist in Chicagoland, as well as a truly excellent person! Her work is so creative, original, and skilled, and as a bonus you get to hang out with her while she tattoos you. I'm proud to sport several examples of her work and look forward to acquiring more. She is well worth the trek down to her shop in Summit. read more

I totally recommend Heathen Ink. Bek is a great artist and even squeezed us in at the last minute. Can't wait to return for more ink!

Bek is a great artist!!! I love the tattoo she gave me I get lots of compliments about it. Can't wait till I get my next one from her in November. read more

Heathen Ink - Hummingbirds and a lotus flower done by Bek she's great!! Can't wait to get my next piece done by her in November. - Tattoo Near Me - Brookfield, Illinois

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You simply will not find a better tattoo artist then Bek. She has a great personality and keeps great company while she's workng. She's quick, and not heavy handed. Her artwork is fantastic. She is an artist that makes her living doing tattoos. Her prices are way better than anyone else around. Why would you even consider anyone else? I have worked with her for over 3 years and will not even consider letting anyone else work on me. I drive in 5 hours from another state to get tattoo work done from her. She's just that good. If you're looking for piercings, it's $20.00, no matter what, no matter where. She also offers a lawaway plan for big pieces, so you can get the piece you always dreamed of no matter how expensive. How accomodationg is that? She accepts walk-ins and appointments outside of buisness hours. Do yourself a favor and skip everyone else and go straight to her. read more

The best person to go to! If she thinks a placement is weird or something won't look right she'll let you know, she won't just toss something on because you asked for it. She's such a cool chick to talk to, she definitely keeps your mind of the tattooing, very easy to chat with and so nice. I got 5 / 6 of my tattoos done by her and plan to go back soon for another. 2 of my pieces are memorials and they are so beautifully and thoughtfully done! She uses tatu-derm btw which is a must to me when it comes to the healing process. She does excellent piercings as well, I got my nose, Monroe, and industrial done by her. What can I say? I love Bek. My first artist ever, thee best. read more

I love love love her work!!! Got my new camel with pink heart here and I love it !!! Rebecca is very nice n skilled. I do recommend this tattoo shop to all u guys.. read more

Bek is awesome! She did a name tattoo on my chest ( my first tattoo). She was really laid back and approachable. The comments below are really true about her. I'm actually glad the guys at firehouse tattoos @ Harlem were douchebags because I found a real tattoo artist, Bek. I'll be coming back for more tattoos. read more