After internally debating posting this, because the owner takes down negative Google reviews, I want to warn others of my experience. This was my first tattoo that I got back in March 2022, I was nervous to have it done but after communicating with the owner over email I felt more comfortable. The owner, Derek, assured me that they do fine-line tattoos and that the image I sent over would be fine. I went in for my appointment, thinking my tattoo artist would be Derek, when it was in fact Ricky. Once decided on the placement of the tattoo, I was happy with the way the stencil looked so we proceeded. Ricky was friendly and professional, but unfortunately too heavy-handed and it resulted in a blown-out tattoo complete with scar tissue. He offered to make modifications, but I was traumatized I couldn't fathom going back there and going through the same process all over again. Plus, all the mock-ups to "fix it" were coverups and larger than what I wanted. I am now in the VERY expensive process of getting it removed. I was refunded, but that price doesn't come close to the expense of removal. If you are considering going here, be cautious of who your tattoo artist is. read more

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I have nothing but good things to say about my experience here. I got my tattoo done with Ash while visiting this Chicago shop. He gave me his professional opinion on placement and a few suggestions on how to elevate my initial tattoo idea. After some informed discussion, we agreed on the idea and he went to work. He had a very controlled hand and got me right with the saniderm afterward. Several other artists kept checking in to see if Ash needed any assistance or supplies during the process, and it was nice to see that everyone seemingly liked their coworkers. The tattoo has healed very well and is already getting plenty of compliments back home in Nashville. Stop by if you want a professional experience and good company! I also recommend showing up 15 minutes early for the appointment so you can grab the artists and yourself a coffee next door at the very fun Wormhole Cafe! Thanks again Ash! read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - I chose Ash for his small line work that I think is bets seen here in the fingers. - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had a great experience! Had great communication from the shop and with Yulia via IG as well. Yulia was recommended and she did a spectacular job. The shop was easy to find, easy parking, and a pretty cool little place. Yulia did tattoos for my husband and I and we both love them! read more

For context, I was in Chicago over the weekend and been meaning to fix up a tattoo done by another artist. I walked into Metamorph and explained my situation and asked Rick, who ended up being my tattoo artist, to see if I could work with him on a design that I liked to fix the botched tattoo. He was nothing but professional, patient, and incredibly kind as he worked to ensure that I was happy with my stencil before he began to ink. I couldn't be happier with the final product and the customer service here - hoping I can come back for another tattoo at some point!! read more

My friend got her first tattoo from here, so I decided to check this spot out. There's a $125 minimum. (Charge $125 an hour) and mine took about 2 hours. I have a pretty good pain tolerance and didn't find it to painful, but I will admit I held my friends hand the whole time. Place is really clean and they except walk ins. I walked in on a Sunday afternoon and had to wait a few hours, but there's so many restaurants and shops on that street it wasn't a big deal. I love my tattoo and the detailing is awesome! Wish I remembered my tattoo artist name. He did a great job. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Are you getting your first tattoo? Go to Metamorph. Are you getting your 10th tattoo? Go to metamorph. Why? Here's why... * Their customer service is stellar. * They are as clean as clean can possibly be. Seriously, I've never seen a shop take the precautions they take. * They are EXTREMELY collaborative. The owner said "We will work with you on the piece of art you want, design it and redesign it until it's exact" That being said, we had a long chat about what I wanted and then nailed the design on the first shot. David was my artist and I'm delighted with my tattoo. * While I was being tattooed I overheard the owner talking to a couple. They had lost someone dear to them and are thinking about getting their first tattoo as a tribute. He was so kind and compassionate with them and it felt incredibly human and warm. * The vibe in the shop is solid. Great music, happy artists and super comfortable. This was a spur of the moment decision. I'm in Chicago for a few days from out of town. They treated me like they've known me forever. Derek is the owner. His manager is Antonio and my artist was David. Call and find out when those three are there and make it happen. read more

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The coolest tattoo shop I've been to. The people there are really nice and welcoming. The environment is perfect for getting a tattoo. Berserk did my Akira tattoo on my thigh and I absolutely love it read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not a piece done on me, but on a friend. We came in one night because we saw that this shop does great watercolor tattoos. We saw Cass's work and decided she would be the best artist to do the job. We had drawn up some ideas on how she wanted her tattoo, and Cass worked really well with us on the idea, imputing her own ideas while still keeping to our original idea. She drew up the tattoo, adding some details that she thought would make the tattoo look better, and she brought it to life just wonderfully. My friend absolutely loves her kitty tattoo. Due to budget constraints and time, I couldn't get one done by her. I fully plan on scheduling a consultation to finally get a watercolor tattoo done by her. Absolutely recommend. read more

I would highly suggest this studio as well as going to see David Kline. The studio itself is clean, well lit, and well maintained. You can tell the owner and staff take pride in the building and their stations. Everyone there was friendly and seemed very nice. No one acted like a diva tattoo artist. Or like they were put off by clients in the lobby or waiting area. David was wonderful to work with and to be tattooed by. He's very talented but in addition to that, he's friendly, kind, and professional. He listens to what you are looking for and works with you to get the idea on paper. I enjoyed my experience all around and will be going back to David for more work. I'm very happy with my piece and my experience today. Thanks David! read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Geometric arrow by David Kline. - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you know me, you may have heard the legend of an infamous spelling and grammatical error on my side. I won't spill the whole story of that experience in this review, but let's just say I've been a little hesitant with my body art after one hell of a tattoo nightmare. Well, Metamorph Studios completely took all of the anxiety I had and laid it to rest with a caring, creative, and safe environment for my most recent piece. After a few hours with my man Brian Clutter and I got not only a better wolf sketch on my arm than I originally envisioned, but I feel pretty comfortable with him to be my go to guy in Chicago moving forward. So, in my short tattoo career here are the two most valuable lessons I've learned. #1 Do not choose a tattoo studio based off of a Yelp Deal. And #2 Metamorph is a pretty professional place to go instead, and don't worry what it costs. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Wolfy - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty disappointed overall. Essentially I received an addition to my tattoo that was poorly done. I went to several other tattoo parlors afterward to see if they could fix it and multiple artists asked if it was a poke and stick. The staff was friendly when I finally reached out and seemed very accommodating and collaborative over the phone. I was told the manager would be present when I came back, but he wasn't. I requested that a different artist do the fix and when I got there to speak with the new artist, the original one was sitting 5ft away. Maybe it was disrespectful about having someone else redo it? But after my disappointment with the original artists work I wasn't comfortable having it redone by him. It was very intimidating. I thought it was super odd that they'd have a consult with me in front of the old artist. I was also told by the new artist that I shouldn't expect it to be "perfect". And that the piece I wanted was too small. In my mind, the original artist probably should've told me that to begin with considering I'm not an expert on tattoos. Compared to my other tattoo parlor experiences the whole thing was just odd. All that to say, I am getting it removed now. Would never recommend this place to someone, although I've had friends go here that are happy with their pieces. I guess I would just be very careful who the artist is that works on you. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - The portion to the left is the original tattoo done at another facility. The portion on the right was done at Meta. - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came in here on Saturday and had a truly great experience from beginning to end. My day started off pretty terribly, as another shop in the area completely blew me off (after I'd had a standing appointment for 3 weeks) and I was left in the dust as for getting the tattoo I'd scheduled for my birthday. I walked in here and explained the situation to Derek - and he made sure I was taken care of right away. I can't say enough good things about the customer service here, Derek was fantastic and so was the woman working the front desk (I apologize - I forget her name! But she was wonderful.) Derek got me set up with Allen and he got right to work drawing up my design. He talked through my ideas with me and made sure it was something I really loved before committing to it. It was my biggest piece by far, and took a considerable amount of time. Allen stayed a solid hour after closing time to finish my piece and rushed no part of it, despite the fact that I was also technically a walk-in that day. My artist was also very friendly and easy to get along with - it made the 3 hour sitting much more bearable! I'm in love with my tattoo and get so many compliments on it already. I'll definitely be back here for my next one. Thanks again to everyone! read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - My beautiful birthday dreamcatcher designed by Allen. Just finished on 7/26/14 - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I chose Metamorph for my first tattoo. It was recommended to me by Kevin (my hairdress at Fringe across the street. Great place!). I walked in and was greeted by a very friendly Michael Ferrell. I described what I was thinking and took a look at some of his stuff. He was very professional, friendly, and took care to make sure that I knew exactly what was going on since it was my first time. I just got home from getting the first stage of the tattoo a few hours ago and I can't stop staring at it. I LOVE it. (See the Owl photo I posted) Michael did a great job and I can't wait to see what ideas he has for the color! I took a look at some of the other artists books as I was waiting and was really impressed with a lot of their stuff. I definitely recommend Metamorph, especially if you are a first timer like me! read more

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A girlfriend recommend Metamorph Tattoo Studio to me as she's gotten a few pieces done by Technique there. I browsed their website and really liked one of their artist's, Jacob, work. I shot him a quick email as I saw he was by appointment only, and he responded right away that I could come in for a consultation to discuss my idea that Saturday, and then from there we could work an actual appointment to get the tattoo done (after putting in a deposit). When I came in for the consultation, there was three or four people waiting in front of me to talk to Jacob - he's obviously a popular fellow, and judging by his work, rightly so. Jacob was very professional and friendly during our consultation, taking my ideas and then giving suggestions. I will say that he is very much an artist, so if he thinks something will look better one way versus something you've suggested, he's not afraid to voice his opinion. So if you are dead-set on getting a particular image or an exact replication of a concept, you may want to work with another tattoo artist. We wrapped up my consultation with my putting down a deposit ($50 that went towards my final tattoo fee) and his promise he would call in the next two months to book me for an appointment (yes he was booked until April and it was end of December that I came in for my consultation). Fast forward to mid-February - I got a text message from Jacob early in the week saying one of his Friday appointments canceled and that he could take me early. I was ecstatic and quickly confirmed I could make it. When I went in Jacob showed me what he had put together based on some images I had sent him and ideas, and worked with me for more than an hour (tweaking the image and font/placement of the lettering until it was exactly what I wanted). His studio is downstairs in it's own room with a TV which was nice as he let me pick a DVD to watch while getting my tattoo done (we are both GOT fans so that's what I picked during our session). He was quick and has a great eye/technique, creating a piece that I really love. Afterwards he gave me instructions on proper care for my tattoo and I gave him a hug (and payment for my tattoo of course). Definitely recommend coming to Metamorph (and asking for Jacob specifically) if you are looking for quality and professionalism. It is a bit more expensive than some other places and you definitely could go somewhere else with a shorter wait time, however as it's ink that'll be on my body FOREVER I'm okay with waiting a bit longer and paying a bit more for quality. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Inner arm tattoo done by Jacob at Metamorph Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Emily F. did my tattoo and did a stunning job. She was super easy to work with and very informative. This being my first detailed tattoo, I had a lot of questions and specifics that I wanted to incorporate and she was extremely patient with me. Whenever I wanted to change something, she gave me her opinion and explained why something different would be better but ultimately let me decide. But she is the artist so I would trust her :) I really appreciated her professionalism and she made me very comfortable during my two hour session. I highly recommend going to her! Her work is unique and absolutely amazing! Thanks Emily! read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place, out of the blue I wanted a tattoo of my phone charm which is the catbus from my neighbor totoro. I showed it to one of the tattoo artist and looked at some pictures of it and drew me the cat in this position. I was pleased for the size and amount I paid for this. Best place ever honestly, I might go back soon for a touch up or another tattoo. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - I got this done 4 years ago there, it's the catbus from my neighbor totoro :) needs touch up though. - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Genuinely can say this is the worst tattoo experience i've ever had in my entire life. I'm messaging the studio and sent pictures of what I want. They say they will draw it out and that my TOTAL would be $150. I said I'm a broke college student and that I can't spend over $200. I make that very clear. They say they have a design drawn. I ask to see it, they never send it. I show up and fill out paperwork. The artist invites me back and doesn't have a design of what I wanted, so i'm not sure why they ever said they had a design for my tattoo. To make things worse he starts drawing on my tattoo WITH SHARPIE!!! There was no stencil made for my tattoo!! While the artist is drawing my tattoo I mention the pretty sh**ty tattoos he's done that are on his instagram. He started making all sorts of excuses like needles, ink, and then starts blaming his customers!!! He goes on and on about how they all don't wash them properly... Seeing that a lot of people know the proper procedure as it's quite simple this seems highly unrealistic considering how many of the tattoos he's done haven't healed well or look bad. The drawing ends up looking NOTHING like what I wanted and I think he could tell I was upset. As you can see in the pictures it's too high up, too small, and no where near the same shape. It's also really sloppily drawn. He kept asking to see the picture of my snake. Had he had a drawing like he claimed this wouldn't have been needed. He offers having another artist there do it so I say yes please. This new artist is a guest artist and he sits down with me knowing this isn't what I wanted. He's looking at what I want and is super helpful. He lets me know he didn't have any openings for today. Unfortunately I was on a trip and couldn't come back to see him for this tattoo. He also informs me that the tattoo would realistically be around $600. keep in mind I was specifically told the total would only be $150. Anyways, the guest artist guy feels really bad is super sweet and lets me know the other artist is definitely gonna hear about this from him. Moral of the story thank you so much Gordon for being so helpful, but on a real note worst tattoo shop experience i've ever had. I left today with no tattoo and in a terrible mood. Will never come here again. read more

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They don't reply to you when you try to get in contact with them for a tattoo. Talked to the owner about scheduling an appointment, told me to email over some details and never got a reply. I'm glad though because I got it done somewhere else and I honestly don't think this place would've been able to do a good job on it. read more

Done by Emily clean lines and very detailed considering i got a tiny piece. I'll definitely recommend this place. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was looking to get some ink done recently, did some research and came across Metamorph Tattoo Studios. And I couldn't of been happier with this choice! Looked up their artists and came across Jacob who specialized in black and gray tattoos. After a couple month waiting period and continuous emails back and forth, Jacob scheduled me to come in for a consultation and a deposit of $50 (which locks in my future appointment & goes towards my final piece.) I brought in a design that Jacob took and built around, while incorporating his own ideas as every artist should. I was EXTREMELY impressed when I sat down with him as he stated "This isn't a tattoo...it's a piece of Art!" This really spoke to me about his character and professionalism as a tattoo artist. The day of my tattoo, I walked into the shop as Jacob made me feel welcome and comfortable. His room is downstairs that had a big screen w/ movies which he allowed me to pick one as I was getting inked. Went with Tombstone (classic!) 2 & 1/2 hrs later while him and I quoted lines the entire time and a quarter of the way through The Incredible Hulk I was finished. The final piece was AMAZING as I was getting something for my mother & aunt who I lost to tragic accidents. Jacob did them justice, and I told him to look forward to seeing him again real soon. If your looking for tattoo, go somewhere else. You want a experience and a piece of Art you can show off to the world...look up Metamorph Tattoo Studios and ask/look up Jacob! You won't be disappointed. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo by Jacob. - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

super nice and nothing but good experiences! i've gotten tatted here twice and each time by a different artist. the range of styles and artists they have here is so insane.! read more

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I had a terrible experience at Metamorph. If I could give it zero (or negative!) stars, I would. I scheduled an appointment here for myself and my sisters to get all of our first (and likely only) tattoos, in memory of my deceased grandfather who was like a father to us, so they were meant to be very meaningful. Before scheduling, I spoke to Derek on the phone to ensure our artists would be highly qualified with plenty of experience at Metamorph and to ensure we would have plenty of time for a consultation beforehand to make sure we were happy with the design and placement. Well, we felt rushed from the moment we walked in the door for our appointment. They seemed annoyed when we asked for edits on the design like trying different font, size, etc. Before we got them, they were even making comments about how they "need to hurry up because they have plans to get dinner soon." So unprofessional. Also, my artist (Ricky, do not recommend) was new... something I specifically asked ahead of time to not have. We also wanted a small design, but they told us they couldn't do anything smaller than about two inches. Despite feeling not totally ready and quite rushed, we got the tattoos (people pleaser problems lol REGRETS) and they turned out seriously so SMUDGED with really thick lines and overall just very different from the designs. It was just very poorly done. I mean, look at the attached picture and see for yourself how ugly it is - the words aren't even nearly centered because they took the shortcut route to save time bc they "didn't want to miss dinner"!!!!! They were so bad that we began the tattoo removal process as soon as we could afterwards. The tattoos were expensive, and now I have to pay for removal, too... but honestly worth it because I hate looking at it and just cannot wait to have this off of me. This whole experience was honestly traumatic, given how sentimental this tattoo was meant to be. My main advice would be to not go here if this is your first tattoo or if it means a lot to you. They were not patient, understanding, or considerate of the fact that this was our first tattoo. It seemed like they were trying to push us to 1. agree to their design choices and 2. go faster. In fact, I felt uncomfortable there rather than comfortable. I am honestly not only physically, but also emotionally, scarred from this place. Go somewhere else. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dawn Radford was my artist you literally cannot choose someone better. We had a consultation for a coverup tattoo and after talking about what I wanted, we booked a date for the tattoo. Dawn was confident in her skills and answered all my questions, totally putting me at ease about my decision. I dropped a deposit down - which was easy as they take cash or card. About a month later I came back to get my tattoo done and I couldn't be happier. Dawn is professional, her space is clean and inviting, and the whole shop has a great and friendly vibe. I'm thrilled with my new tattoo and even more thrilled that all my questions were answered. I can't recommend Metamorph or Dawn enough! Thanks all! read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Metamorph! While waiting, every artist who walked by checked in on me, and they were all so friendly! Elena did my tattoos and she did such a great job and was so nice and professional the entire time! I felt safe, respected, and I had a great time. read more

Really great experience Lorenzo was a wonderful artist and he made the process comfortable and inspiring. He is really good at free- hand drawing and delicate line work- would recommend his work and expertise! This shop was located in a really great area as well if you are looking for cool neighborhoods in Chicago to check out. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is based strictly on customer service. I came into this shop today (6/1/19) wanting a consultation about adding on to an existing tattoo. I happened to talk to Jeremiah. He wasn't rude or unpleasant or anything like that, but he was definitely a tad bit over confident and a little bit of a know it all. I explained to him a few times what I wanted, and instead of working with me to figure out how to execute MY vision, he got a marker and drew on my arm how HE envisioned MY tattoo should be lol. I ended up not really liking what he drew and explained again what I wanted and he just kept trying to convince me to do it his way. Finally he told me "You wouldn't tell a cello player how to play the cello if you didn't play the cello yourself would you?" Not really sure what playing the cello has to do with PERMANENTLY tattooing something on a person's body, but in my opinion the two are not comparable AT ALL. Bottom line, if something is going to be on my body the rest of my life, you better be damned sure I'm going to make sure it's exactly what I want lol. As i was leaving, Jeremiah made sure to tell me "This is the best shop in Chicago and you won't find a better artist than me to do your tattoo." Well...I ended up walking over to Infamous Ink at 1606 W. North Ave and talking with Jeremy who was a breath of fresh air and was way more accommodating in listening and trying to execute my vision, and I booked my appointment with him instead. I'm not saying don't go to Metamorph, but maybe try talking to someone other than Jeremiah. I wish I would have gotten the chance to talk to one of the other guys, but I don't see myself going back lol. read more

I can't even say how disappointed I'm at this tattoo studio. I was there Saturday to get a tattoo on my stomach , talked to the artist decided on the design , after 1hour that I went to eat when I came back he had to leave because he was sick. Which is fine I totally understand . The manager tried to find someone else to do it for me but no one was available. I called Monday to schedule an app , the owner told me to call the day off at noon. So I did call yesterday at noon and the manager tells me to come at 4pm that he would have someone available. I take half day off work to drive downtown and when I get there. No one is available to see me , even after I had called at noon It was the most frustrating experience, waste of my time. They treated me like if they were doing me a favor. Not like I was a client. I will never go back to this place. read more

Got my second tattoo by David Joseph Kline. Words can not even express how happy I am! So let me say this, I gave him some things I liked in some "Hamsa (hand with evil eye) pictures, and what he created was more beautiful than I could ever imagine! I really love! As the great Leonardo DA Vinci was an "Artista" so is David an "Artista of Tattooing" So have no doubt's about David's ability to create you a one of a kind masterpiece. Go take a look at my Hamsa tattoo on Metamorphosis Tattoo Studios website. read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - My Amazing HamsaTattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The studio is quite welcoming, spacious, and clean. $100 is their shop minimum which is reasonable for the area. All of the artists there are very attentive to detail and talented. My first visit was a walk-in and I was able to sit down with Julian, who was willing to work on a pre-existing piece I had on my lower arm, right away. I told him I wanted a dark, floral piece with shading and he drew up a beautiful sunflower for me. The detail, line-work, and shading is perfect. I've gone back to him twice now, adding some more floral work to the piece. Julian is a great guy and makes you laugh which makes the tattoo experience enjoyable. I'm very happy with the work he's done and I would definitely recommend his artistry. Metamorph is a great spot, you won't regret your decision. read more

I was very impressed with Dawn Radford's skills. I brought in what I was interested in and asked her to add/change a few things. What she came up with was better then I had imagined. It was my first tattoo and Dawn was very thorough in both explaining and actually doing the tattoo. The process took longer then I thought it would. This was not a bad thing because she was very meticulous with her work. The studio is nice and everything looked clean. I would definitely go back to Metamorph and Dawn for a future tattoo. read more

No offense to the people of Yelp, but I hate what this app is 99% of the time. I think it's used poorly in a lot of circumstances, and businesses are blamed unfairly. But with metamorph tattoo, other people should be aware of the absolutely awful expenses this place subjected me to. I called two weeks ago attempting to get a simple piece done on my arm, was told they could get me done that weekend, and asked for a $100 deposit up front, which I was happy to commit to. I go to my appointment that weekend, and arrive only to be told that I wouldn't be able to get my tattoo that day. I was mildly annoyed by the lack of communication, as I had to travel fairly far via Uber, but understood that things happen, and agreed to an appointment the following week. I called this morning, hours before my appointment, to confirm my time and to avoid any type of issues that happened last time. I was assured over the phone that all was good, and that they would see me in a couple hours. I once again Uber far to their shop, only to be told AGAIN that they couldn't give me the tattoo that I asked for at the agreed upon time. AGAIN, there was no communication to tell me before hand, that there was an issue, to save me the trip/money to get there. AGAIN, the staff displayed the communication I would expect from a new born child. AGAIN, my time and money was disrespected beyond my comprehension. The second time I was told In person that they would not be able to see me, I was in such a state of disbelief that I was sure they were just messing with me. I wish I would leave negative 5 stars for this travesty of business, and hope that they have an awful year ahead. read more

I got my second tattoo at metamorph and the experience wasn't what I expected. My tattoo was overpriced and it felt like they were trying to scam me. I feel like there are other places to go to especially when a tattoo artist cancels twice. An unprofessional experience. read more

Julian was really helpful and friendly. We didn't have an appointment but he made time for us his work was outstanding would recommend him and the shop. I am in love with my tattoo he got the idea of what I wanted and his work made it come to life That's my boy he's killing the game read more

Metamorph Tattoo Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went there about two weeks ago looking for design ideas for a tattoo but they were too busy to talk with me. I was obviously not a regular customer. An artist took my name, number and email address and said he would sketch a few ideas and send them to me. Have not heard anything from them. They just wanted me out of the way of their regular customers. I have several tatts and have never been made to feel this out of place before. Be warned, if you are not already a customer, they don't want you as a customer. WOOF! read more

Went in the shop w/ and idea I wanted done. Everyone I talked to seemed excited about it. The guy told me to leave my number and he will draw up something for me. 5 days later I didn't hear from anyone, so I called him up. "Bro, I haven't done anything yet, im just so swamped" Now I can understand being busy, but how come you cant call me back to let me know? Is this not a place of business? He went on to tell me how everyone else in the shop is too busy to do anything as well. I told him that I understood and had no problem waiting, but he pretty much told me they cant help me out. Just unprofessional read more

Just an update here: I emailed Metamorph a while back about getting my deposit in which Robin assured me would be returned since she cancelled the appointment on me. This was Metemorph's reply: " Deposits are non refundable as stated in the contract. The yelp review was not appreciated. " I'm SO glad I didn't get tattooed here. And I suggest you take your hard-earned money elsewhere; someplace with more talent and more professionalism. read more

This little tattoo shop in Bucktown is barely noticeable from the street. If you're walking down Milwaukee and you happen to see a little red blinking "Tattoo" sign above a door - you're there. Don't worry, they're working on expanding...And that is a VERY good thing. I walked into Metamorph about one year ago in search of finding an artist to rework a piece that was done on my arm. If you do your research into my past reviews, you'll know exactly what piece I'm talking about and exactly where I had it done originally. Anywho. When I first walked in, I met with an artist by the name of Apryl and explained to her what I had envisioned. She took one look at my arm and told me that she'd have no problem fixing it. It took me a full year of meeting with various tattoo artists and visiting various shops to finally make my decision - and I ended up right back at Metamorph. Fast forward nearly one full year (to now) and there I was, walking back into the shop. The first person that I happened to see as I walked in was Apryl, the artist that I had spoken to pretty much a year ago. Before I even lifted up my shirt to show her my arm, she made it totally obvious that she remembered precisely who I was. Bonus points right there. We scheduled my first session ... I was totally amped. Unfortunately I had to miss the first appointment that we had scheduled due to a death in the family but, after talking to Apryl on the phone, she was happy to reschedule for the following week...Bonus points again. I walked into the shop the day of my first session (which was actually last week), signed my papers, watched Apryl setup her station and sat down in the chair across from her. She literally took one look at my arm, did a little bit of drawing on it with a marker and started tattooing. I will tell you, no doubt, that this girl has an incredible talent and Metamorph is damn lucky to have her tattooing there. She redid a tattoo that originally took four hours to complete in just about two. She tattoos fast and incredibly accurate. All of my lines are perfect. And I mean PERFECT. The next step is some color...We're both excited about that. If you're looking to get tattooed in the city, I (very obviously based upon this review) highly recommend Apryl over at Metamorph. The studio is incredibly clean, beautifully painted and isn't full of shitty and irritating artists who have egos bigger than Jesus. She's damn good and young which, in this city, is a great thing. Before you know it, and mark my words when I say this, she'll be known as one of the best female artists in this city...Provided that she doesn't move. That would be horrible. read more

I looked around a lot when I went to get a tattoo last year. I ended up at Metamorph because they were too busy at Tatu Tatoo and at Delux. Metamorph was also pretty busy but Robyn had a random opening so there I was. I haven't looked back since last year. So far I've had two tattoos from Metamorph. One with Robyn and one with Kevin (getting my third next week with Apryl) and two piercings with Micah . Tattoos The key thing I feel this need to stress about Metamorph is that their artists are exactly that, artists. Amazing artists, even their apprentices have amazing portfolios. You can tell everyone who works here prides themselves in their abilities as an artist, which is the key foundation (in my eyes) of a good tattoo artist. You aren't going to walk into Metamorph and be able to pick from sheets and sheets of replicated stencils that anyone and their mother can get. You can, for sure, bring in a photo or a print out of something you want and get that OR you can come in with just idea of what you what and the folks at Metamorph will work with you. Sure, you might have to wait a few hours.. or a few days, but it is worth it for the quality of the work you will get at Metamorph. Not to mention that this place is clean, the people who work here are fun and excited to do their jobs and the prices are competitive. Piercing Micah did both my lip and my septum and both came out great. Micah is experienced and good at what he does which put me at ease, especially when it came to my septum which I had been putting off for years because I am a wuss and afraid of the pain. My favorite thing is that he doesn't use clamps, which for me cause more pain than the actual piercing. Remember, when it comes to price and a piercing: you get what you pay for, but you should never have to pay too much. Metamorph is a great place. I plan on sticking with them for the long haul. read more

If you're in the windy city and want a tattoo, this is a great place to go. Solid artwork and artists are here. For a tourist in need of an itinerary, you can catch a Cubs game, eat some pizza, do some other cool Chicago cliches, then finish off with a tattoo. Why, this shop might be very, very close to BEST IN THE WORLD!!! read more

Huge shout out to Caroline! I have 5 tattoos and wanted to get one covered up. Walked in yesterday without an appointment was paired with Caroline immediately. I showed her my old tattoo and gave her a picture of what I wanted. She drew a sketch and within 20 minutes I'm getting tatted. I mentioned that this was my 5th so you'd think I'd be use to it, but I seem to forget that I have low blood sugar from time to time. Whenever I have a blood test down I must lay down. So, no more than 10 minutes into the process and I break out in a cold sweat. Caroline was such a sweetheart. She brought me several cups of water and a couple of glucose tablets and let me know there was nothing to be embarrassed about. Funny thing is, I wasn't embarrassed the same thing happened when I got my 4th tattoo. Caroline let me know that we could finish the outline and I could come back another day. No way Jose.....I wanted everything to be over that day. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE tattoos, but the process of getting tatted hurts me a lot. We talked most of the time which help get my mind off the fact that my arm was hurting. read more