If I could give Beth more stars, I absolutely would!…read more My daughter and I went to Alley Cat Ink for piercings today - she got a conch and I got a rook and Beth was nothing short of incredible. From the moment we met her, it felt like reconnecting with an old friend. She's one of those rare people who is instantly warm, funny, and genuinely comforting, all while being completely professional. Her space was spotless and organized, and you can tell she takes pride in creating a clean, safe environment. She also has a huge selection of gorgeous jewelry for when your piercing heals, which my daughter is already excited about. The actual piercing experience was amazing. Beth explained everything clearly, walked us through the process step by step, and her aftercare instructions were so easy to understand. She made both of us feel relaxed and confident the entire time. Most importantly, Beth is just sweet, awesome, and truly gifted at what she does. We left feeling taken care of, laughing, and already talking about coming back in the near future. If you're thinking about getting pierced--go see Beth. She's the best.

Absolutely awesome experience getting my ears pierced here! I was visiting from California and…read moretrying to find a place to get my ears pierced, and I am so happy I chose this place. The shop is incredibly clean, comfortable, and has a fantastic selection of earrings and jewelry to choose from. The prices for both service and jewelry were also great. I am including several pictures of their selection and prices for reference. The star of the show is Beth. She was incredibly patient and ensured I was happy with placement beforehand. She asked several times to ensure I was sure things looked right before doing the piercing and encouraged me to speak up if I wanted things changed beforehand. After she pierced my second lobe, I got super lighted (a common thing for me with needles, unfortunately). Beth, however, was prepared and got a water bottle in my hand and a fan going within seconds. We had a delightful chat for about 15 minutes afterwards as I recovered. Once finished, she provided me with detailed aftercare instructions and gave me a card with her contact info in case I had any issues. She even took out little baskets of stickers and candy that she let my two young nieces take a few from as we were leaving.

Great service and excellent art work. I will be back for more tattoos. My artist took her time and…read more I am 1 very satisfied customer!!

I went here for last minute tattoo before leaving town. Kristy did an amazing job! I have gone to…read morethe same person for Mt tattoos for the Last 6 years and I think I just found my new person. My tattoo looks exactly like the pic I gave her.

Sought out help to cover up this horrible thing chad did an amazing job and restored my confidence…read morefor my upcoming vacation! Loved the shop vibes and the welcoming atmosphere! Definitely recommend this place for your next needle therapy session

Chad's an awesome dude with a great work ethic and a talent for what he does. Had a great time…read morebefore, during and after my session. Would 10/10 recommend and can't wait for my next appointment

Really loved how informative and professional Myah was. I'm looking forward to more appointments.read more

Looking for some ink...amazing artists with attention to detail, great atmosphere, exceptionally…read moreclean, reasonable pricing ...Affliction ink is the perfect place hands down!

i absolutely love this place!! Danielle is phenomenal. she is clearly highly knowledgeable and…read moreexperienced, she is so sweet, and she takes care of you and your piercing. very clean and professional, you are definitely in good hands with her. i got my vertical labret in July, and yesterday she did my tongue im in pain but its good pain- im so happy with it. and the needle barely hurt! will definitely be returning for any of my other piercing needs and maybe even a tattoo

Danielle is an incredible piercer, knowledgeable and cares about the healing. Would not go anywhere…read moreelse to be poked with a needle

Spring Break means tattoo time and my daughter called and got an appointment for the day after we…read morearrived. I didn't get one because my husband wasn't with us and we usually do them as a family. But ny daughter got one completed that was started before and Jackie the artist was kind enough to also go over another one that was a bit faded. Both were done quickly and at a reasonable price. I never remember that they take cash only (not even Zelle) but they have an ATM. This is currently the only tattoo shop in Lake Geneva and being right downtown it's very convenient. We will be back!

I got my first tattoo here and I have no complaints. The building was very clean and organized. The…read morestaff was very informative on at home care. They answered all the questions I had about what I could and couldn't do after getting my tattoo. They also made sure I was comfortable during the tattooing process. Highly recommend.

Dany was terrific! I had my idea in mind and he gave some very useful feedback as to how to make…read moremodifications/options and explained the reasoning for each. The studio...despite being tucked into a business suite of shops...is clean and professional. I LOVE my new tattoo...and would highly recommend Dany R!!

I have a tattoo now on my arm, which is blochy in several spots…read more Dark red like blood, maybe, where the guy just kept on the same spots forever Can't figure out the nose or mouth, one eye has the white with eyebulb (normal), the other eye, EVERYONE says the other eye has no white, as the other eye does Now a F up that forever

My friend and I got our doubles pierced here and everything went smoothly! We just walked in and…read moreDan was very chill and knowledgeable with what he was doing. It was a long time since my friend and I have been pierced, and he put on some sick music that helped relax us and answered all of our questions so it was great. The price was $60 for doubles which included the jewelry, which was not bad at all when comparing other shops around Crystal Lake. Will definitely be returning in the future for my next one!

He is super nice!! My friend got her nose done and got a little nauseous and he was super cool…read moreabout it. I got my belly button done somewhere else and he cleaned it and took it out for me. He actually cares and wouldn't put in a new one bc it was so badly infected which is really good that he cares that it heals correctly. Super funny too we were both comfortable and everything. I have gotten many piercings and he was the best. I recommend him 100% for piercings!!

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!

I visited this place for the first time, I even called ahead of time to see if they have any…read moreopenings and they said they did. I got to the place but Unfortunately I waited for 30 minutes without being acknowledged or greeted. Several staff members saw me but no one asked me if I got help. After waiting I decided to leave It was disappointing, I hope management improves their customer service and ensures guests are acknowledged promptly.

Jon was very responsive and easy to schedule with. He made our appointment feel important even…read morethough we were just getting small, quick tattoos. Would definitely go back for any future work, the shop is spotless.

I have been a customer of Solid State Tattoo for many years. The owner Jon is my "go to guy" for…read moretattoos. I have nearly a full arm sleeve from him and 1/2 my lower calf. He is super talented and does beautiful traditional style tattoos, color tattoos and black and gray tattoos. He has always exceeded my expectations and taken my tattooed farther than I imagined. Each new one becomes another top favorite. The shop itself is amazing. Yes, it is clean and you feel comfortable and safe being tattooed there. But more than that, Jon has uncovered the gorgeous historical aspects of his shop. The brick walls, gorgeous trim work, floors,and stunning tile ceiling makes his shop a piece of artwork itself. Just stop in and be in awe. There are tons of flashes to see and lots of cool artwork. But the best thing is leaving there with your very own piece of artwork to enjoy forever. Artist Josh is also fantastic and I have see tons of his pieces as well. He is someone you can trust and you'll be happy with his work. Both Josh and Jon take pride in their artwork. It shows. That's why I keep going back. It's pretty awesome to have talent right here in the city and not have to go searching for it.