I got my first back tattoo done here. excellent work by John Bass he was very professional and easy to work with he had a ton of designs ready to go and I'll be back for more! Charges a flat rate and was very understanding about taking breaks throughout the session. Healed up great w several different tones this is easily my new favorite piece. Very nice shop w a chill and comfortable vibe! read more

High Class Studio - Geometric back tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Went to Paisley at High Class, she was amazing and I love the art work she did for me. The studio was great as well. Very clean and professional, everyone was very nice. The art I witnessed other artists doing was amazing as well. It was a bit far for me but well worth it. read more

If you want to get a tattoo here ask for my boy Willy, this man is talented, precise and knows how to be detailed! read more

High Class Studio - Goku Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Had the artist tattoo a partial sleeve on one of my arms and it came out great. Tried calling him again to do the other arm but never responded. Kept leaving him text messages, voice messages with no response. Don't know what to do. He has my artwork. read more

Just had my second session with Adam and I'm extremely happy with the work and excited to continue my sleeve. Very talented artist that was able to take random ideas I had and turn them into a story. Can't wait to see the finished product. Atmosphere in the studio is great. Everyone is super friendly. read more

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My daughter and I went there for tattoos. Simple tattoos. Nothing huge. Nothing out of the ordinary. Brian said they were "20 each." OK. VERY reasonable. Until it came time to pay. That's when we were told that it was a $200 shop minimum! WTAF? There is no signage stating as such! NOTHING!! BAIT AND SWITCH! The BBB is going to get a nice report, as well. BTW...I've attached a photo of my $200 tattoo... read more

High Class Studio - My "$200 Tattoo" - Tattoo Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

I went there with an idea for a tat. Originally talked to Dainte who after hearing me out put me in touch with Kiddo - basically someone who specializes in more realistic looking tattoos. We sketched out some original ideas and then got going. The experience was great. Place was super clean and hygienic. Would recommend. Also think it's funny they got a 1 star review because someone didn't like a poster. read more

High Class Studio - This is just after kiddo finished. It looks crisper now that it's healed. - Tattoo Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Didn't even get a chance to go in before they were very rude on the phone. Super sad cause they had availability... but now I know why.

Love the atmosphere of the place, super friendly and clean. Got a piece done by Marc and it turned out amazing. He did my dogs faces and it looks SOOO real! Marc was super gentle and the healing process turned out amazing! He was very patient with me and took his time with the artwork which I love. Recommend this place 110%! read more

Very nice clean shop. Everyone is nice. All tattoo artist are very talented at their work. Check them out on Instagram. They accept walk ins and also do appointments. I'm very happy with my tattoos done with them, yesterday got two simple tattoos. But have had others done through them. this is my go to shop and I'm already planning my next trip. read more

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Adrian is the best in the business. He has done my tattoos for almost 10 years now and never disappoints. He is a true artist when it comes to his craft. Highly recommend him and his team!!! read more

That art looked good online. We're from out of town, and were looking for a spontaneous pieces for a few people. I called the shop to get andl idea of availability and budget, to see if they were a viable option. I asked what their minimum was and what their availability was on a saturday morning. We were offered the replies, "it depends on when you come in" and "it depends on what you get here". I understand a company not wanting wanting to set unrealistic expeactations, but setting NO expectations leaves me with nothing to do but to look elsewhere. read more

By far the best talent and service that I ever had in a tattoo shop! Very clean and friendly environment. Hands down no questions ask go get you next tattoo you will be happy! read more

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Have gotten 4 tattoos before this none at this shop but Adrian's work was by far the best work I've seen in a long time thank you so much!

Went to high class for my first tattoo at age 68. Felt apprehensive but from phone call to arrival I was treated with professionalism friendliness and people who really were interested in me. It has been three weeks since Kiddo did my rose tattoo and I love it. Super clean establishment. Kiddo was very friendly and informative. Great artist. read more

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Kiddo did a phenomenal job on my tattoo. I had an anchor done already and asked him about putting a fish around it and he came up with a great idea and made it exactly how I wanted. The atmosphere is great and the shop is clean. Overall great experience at high class studio. read more

High Class Studio - Black and grey fish by Kiddo - Tattoo Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

My best friend and I had a wonderful experience at High Class yesterday! We called ahead to double check protocols with COVID, and set up a time to come in. Adrien, the ships owner, sat and chatted with us while Moose drew up our designs. He couldn't have been more friendly and down to earth, and he has such wonderful big plans to be involved in the community! The shop was spotless and they went above and beyond for disinfecting and sanitation! Moose was incredible to work with- very honest and detail oriented. He took our vision and made it perfect in a design. His lines are super clean, and his shading was impeccable. We never felt rushed and he made sure repeatedly that it was exactly what we wanted! Highly looking forward to working with Moose, and the rest of High Class, in the future! read more

I got a back piece done by John Bass and I love it. He did such a good job on it and I will definitely be going back again. Staff was so friendly and shop was very clean! read more

High Class Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

I have to rave about this shop. This atmosphere is full of amazing artists- can't recommend High Class enough. I have gotten a tattoo from John and Thomas now. I plan to be back to experience the magic again, hopefully one piece from each artist?? I love this shop and you will too!!! read more

High Class Studio - Traditional custom panther by Thomas - Tattoo Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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Yes I highly recommend this tattoo shop great people great artists really really like this place high class is correct very cool skull on hand read more

As soon as you walk in you know this place stands up to the name. Always great service and great ink

I've gotten a tattoo by Shop Owner, Adrian Morales. This guy is an ink Terminator--Always KILLS it!! Super talented!! In response to the prior review..this type of shop is contemporary, provocative, and in many ways a creative odyssey. I'm sure they don't condone criminal behavior, however, perhaps there's a level of appreciation for Al Capone's entrepreneurial spirit, immense charisma, and opulent notoriety. This person who wrote a negative review should get a life! read more

Okay listen, I don't normally write reviews but I had to because I read those two one star reviews and they're RIDICULOUS. First let me start by saying that this tattoo shop is an experience from start to finish. The owner, Adrian, put thought into the layout, art, lighting, and everything having to do with the presentation of his shop. He has specifically sought out some of the most talented tattoo artist in the nation and he himself is amazing. He did my husbands "jasmine tattoo on his forearm" and my name on his arm. My husband gets compliments EVERYWHERE WE GO because the piece is epic. My go-to tattoo artist is Kiddo, he's done some script on my arm and my entire 15+ hour chest piece that incorporated serpents, diamonds, my husbands hands, and insane shadowing. I LOVE IT. This place is top tier and as Adrian always says, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. If you want a regular tattoo, any tattoo shop will suffice. If you want ART on your body, go to HIGH CLASS. (And no, we don't get paid for these reviews, they deserve respect on their name) read more

decided to go to somewhere closer than my usually place and at first the artist said $20 which i thought was cheap, i was expecting to pay $75 MAX it considering how minimal it is. like a minute later, the artist then said $200 for each, and that he forgot a zero... please note that this conversation was happening in person so how you can verbally mix up $20 & $200 is beyond me, also why don't you know your prices? me & my mom thought he was kidding because of how outrageous it was for such small tattoos and how long it took for him to correct what he said. story ends with us paying $400. my mom got the outline of a crescent moon, about the size of a quarter on her wrist, and i got the word "human" on my inner arm. $40 a letter? what a joke. i love my tattoo but i would've never paid $200 for it. so no thanks. complete rip off , never going here again. i'll stick to my usual place with normal prices ... read more