I had messaged around to various places to see if they were able to perform a sensitive piercing…read more Nic was the only person who responded. I looked at the reviews and decided to call and make an appointment. I am so glad this is where fate led me. Nic was extremely professional and made me feel very comfortable in a situation others may have been extremely embarrassed. Like others have said, he explained everything involved in the process. He didn't make me feel like he was in a rush. I'm a bleeder, and he was very focused on making sure it was taken care of before sending me on my way. I have plans for more piercings and some stretching, and I know that's the only place I'm going.

Nic was fantastic, I was so nervous, but he took time and explain everything beforehand and calmed…read moremy nerves. He had an amazing touch and I barely felt a pinch. I would definitely recommend this business.

Jason is a fantastic artist!! I have multiple works by him and now have had my daughter, son and…read morehis girlfriend all tattooed by Jason also! Would go to NO ONE else!!

Great ink, clean place, no fear of contamination. Jason and Kalib rock it!!read more

I got a new ear piercing and couple pieces of jewelry. inhave 8/9 other pearcings and Jamie by far…read morewas the most sanitary as any one I've been to. I will only go to Jaimie. I have one more to get and replace some jewelry and I will be done. I can't recommend Jaimie high enough. She's the best. Pat Swearingen

I got both earlobes pierced and I'm very happy with the outcome. This was my first piercing and I…read morewas expecting the jewelry to be cheaper, but I was okay with the price after seeing the care/professionalism that was put into my treatment and jewelry material choice. Jamie was super personable and worked well with me as a first timer. We enjoyed talking about Harry Potter through my appointment! It's been 12 hours and my ears feel great and look perfectly fine. I'm overall very happy with my experience and recommend Jamie to everyone looking for a piercing whether you're a first timer or experienced. The shop was very sterile and Jamie did a great job of explaining what everything was for and how it was handled. My mind was put to ease with the amount of care that went into my piercings. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Love this shop, super cheap piercings and quality jewelry, had my nose pierced 3 times at this…read morelocation, and the guy that did it was super quick, supportive, and really worked with me, he's the first booth, super nice guy, love the decor in there. Always a 10/10

I went here 11 months ago to get my helix. At the time I was 13, and the guy whose name I think was…read moreJoe was nice and helped me through the experience. I'm not sure if this is a personal thing or quality of service issue, but my helix took 6 months to heal and was extremely painful. The piercer Sent me home with through cleaning directions though, and now that it's healed I love it. Healing process sucked though

My 12 year old got their ears pierced today and the experience was wonderful. Everyone was so nice…read moreand the shop was clean and welcoming.

Phenomenal tattoo shop full of friendly, skilled folks and wonderful vibes. I initially went in to…read moreget my ears re-pierced and was so impressed I came back for a LOVELY tattoo!

Wanda gave me my first tattoos and I cannot stop looking at both of them. She did such a great job…read more I just have to give her five stars. If I could give her 10 I would. I recommend her shop for tattoos and piercings she also gave me my first piercing. Once you go to her shop you won't go anywhere else. She's a wonderful person. She is also my friend now. I also got my first dog from her. She is a One-Stop shop that is for sure. Thank you Wanda. I love them! I love everything that you've done for me.

Abren here 4 times and they haven't been open not once. Not sure what their hours are and the hours…read morethat are stated are inaccurate. A waste of time.

I HATE that this place doesn't have an active Yelp (at least I couldn't find one) The owner of the…read moreBigTopTat2 in Peoria, IL on Sheridan Road is thee ONLY person I let pierce me! I made the big mistake of going to MADD Studios to get my other nostril pierced (BigTop did the 1st one btw) bcuz BigTop had JUST closed and my Sister was visiting from Ohio & we REALLY wanted to get stabbed together long story short I just changed the jewelry and my piercing is SO CROOKED NOW I have to get it re-pierced. FFWD to 2 weeks ago, I again had the itch to get stabbed so I went to BigTop (Peoria) and my guy was there! I asked him what did he suggest and he suggested I start an ear project. He did my Tragus & 2nd holes and I LOVE THEM they are healing beautifully and he talked me through the entire process leaving me calm and confident I can't wait to do my conch/rook in a few weeks! The shop is very clean, the staff is super knowledgeable and kind, and the prices are reasonable and worth the quality of the service you receive! I'm VERY picky about tat shops because of the risk of blood borne pathogens but I'm never scared or worried when getting any body mods here. 10/10 across the board! Whether you are a pro at getting piercings or more on the timid/anxious side, you're in good hands with these guys!

Best place to get a tattoo, if you're interested in any type of Japanese style. This place provides…read morea friendly atmosphere, as well as a Covid-19 facial coverage. Highly highly recommended. I have never been inside a real tattoo parlor before. I was blown away with how many types of tiger books there were. I happen to know someone who got their tattoo at this place. I fell in love with their tattoo ideas. So, I decided to come in to make an appointment for this tattoo that I wanted. I had the idea of a Koi fish and a dragon with the water in the background. But, this is what I ended up getting. But this isn't the finished look. The style of tattoo is very clean and I love everything about it.

Got my first professional tattoo here a few years ago. Harley did an amazing job with details,…read morecolor, and most importantly being patient with a fidgety 18 year old highly recommended this shop!

I visited Smokin' Aces last year to get a very special memorial tattoo as a 50th birthday gift to…read moremyself. I chose Melanie based on recommendations from friends and the work for them that I saw with my very own eyes, as opposed to merely looking at potentially doctored photos on social media. Smokin' Aces & Melanie turned out to be the perfect combination for me! Since this was going to be a permanent memorial in a prominent place, I was being VERY picky--and emotional! Melanie was very understanding and supportive and patient with me. She also gave several recommendations with respect to the natural aging of the tattoo, which I hadn't considered. I am a registered nurse, so I am incredibly critical of cleanliness and aseptic technique. Melanie impressed me with both. I looked around the shop as she worked and I noticed it wasn't just her...the entire place was immaculate. I loved the outcome of my tattoo and a year later, it is still as beautiful with no feathering or bleeding or fading of the ink. My experience with Melanie and Smokin' Aces could not have been better, and I'm already planning for them to do my next tattoo--onceI figure out what I want! On a separate note...I absolutely love that Smokin Aces employs not just Melanie, but several female tattoo artists, all of whom are exceptionally talented! I spoke with two other female artists that day while they worked and saw for myself the quality of their artistry as it was in progress. This profession is not an easy one for women to thrive in or for women to get respect--and the women at Smokin' Aces more than deserve it!

I would recommend yo go to caitlin at the Normal/ campus Location for your tattoo needs! She is…read morethe best Artist I've encountered so far. She really cares about her clients. Takes her time and wont let you make a bad decision you'll regret. We need people that have a real passion and not just in it for the money or just to say their a tattoo artist. Caitlin will be the first person I go to for questions and future tattoos.

Walked in to get my septum pierced... Shawna was nice and informative from the start. She made me…read morevery comfortable but hyped me up and I barely felt it. I love the way it looks and she continued to be informative about after care too. I couldn't come up with any questions when she was done! Super pleased and will be back.

My belly button piercing is possibly infected, and I'm extremely disappointed. I specifically asked…read moremultiple times if I had the proper anatomy for a naval piercing, and she insisted that I did, but another piercer later told me I do not have the anatomy for it and that it likely should not have been done at all. Considering how expensive this shop is compared to others in the area, I expected much better professionalism and honesty.