I came in here on a whim today because I needed a new nose hoop…read more A few years ago I stopped here and walked right back out because the guy at the counter had awful customer service skills and it seemed dingy in there. Apparently they are under new ownership because my experience today was a 180 positive! The minute I walked in, I could smell the reassuring scent of antiseptic, a huge plus. The man at the counter was on the phone, but politely told us he would be with us in a moment. I looked at a few of the artists' albums and was very impressed with the work I saw. As it turned out, the man helping us goes by Dr. Roach and was the artist whose work I'd looked at. I was impressed and told him as much! Doc Roach took the time to help me find the best hoop that was most similar to the one had in. The price of the jewelry spoke my language ($10) so I was game! I asked him if he would be able to replace it for me and he willingly obliged. Although it took more time than I am sure he had that day, Dr. Roach put the new hoop in for me. I took notice that he was meticulous about sterilizing everything he used on me. I was able to see him open all of his tools from their sterile packaging. He was patient and focused on what he was doing with little small talk other than to explain what he was doing while replacing the hoop! He was gentle handed so I had little pain and no bleeding, even when he had to use a taper to enlarge the hole for my new gauge. He and his staff wear scrubs and of course gloves while working with clients. Doc Roach was patient with my questions! When I asked how long he had been tattooing for, he let me know that he has been tattoing for 20 years! I have a photo in mind that I may want as a tattoo and he walked me through basic pricing for it! I will definitely be returning for future work!

I had a tattoo done elsewhere that didn't set well. The colors were faded and poorly distinguished…read more So I set up an appointment with Roachzilla to touch it up. Before I came to the appointment he explained what had been done wrong the first time and showed me a drawing of how he would improve it. He booked me for a two hour appointment and because of his thorough and painstaking work he actually spent closer to three hours on it to do it right. After a week it has healed nicely and the colors are vibrant. With a lifetime free touch up guarantee I couldn't be more thrilled. I'll be getting my next one here!

I could not have asked for a better experience. Dan not only squeezed me in on short notice, but he…read morewouldn't settle for anything but perfection. This meant the world to me as the tattoo I was asking for was extremely meaningful... and I too am a perfectionist! He made me feel comfortable, he made me laugh, he sang along to all the early 2000 pop songs that were playing, and he left me with a tattoo that was even better than I expected. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Also, Ally, who greets you at the door, was incredibly kind and welcoming. Overall, my entire experience was excellent.

Done real good and is really great quality. The wait is so short. Would definitely recommend to…read moreothers

Got my first piercing here a few weeks back and it's healing up nicely. Cody had a lot of great…read moreinformation for me before making my decision. Environment was warm, inviting, and very cleanly. Not a huge selection for jewelry however the experience for just the initial percing is enough for me to recommend them to those especially for a first time piercing or for a piercing in an area they've never had before!

I was really impressed by Jenna Bee at Celestial Piercing. She made getting my nose repierced go so…read moresmoothly and had same day appointments available. All the employees and artists at Big Guns were extremely professional and I was impressed by how immaculate and clean the building was. Will definitely be returning.

In July I booked an appointment with Shad Bossmans, told him what I wanted, watched him take notes,…read moreand paid the deposit required. Last week I reached out to him, curious about design ideas and artwork. He then informed me that not only did he not remember who I was but also that he didn't remember what I wanted. That did not inspire confidence in me, so I cancelled my appointment and demanded a refund of my deposit, since he had apparently done nothing to earn it. When I showed up to collect, he accused me of "gaslighting" and tried to make me feel like shit. Shad may be a good artist, but he is a shit person and an even worse salesman. Dodged a bullet in my opinion.

I booked an appointment with Bill for some floral work around an already existing tattoo. He…read morematched the flowers perfectly and even though it's been awhile, the color is still in there like it was a recent tattoo. A shop I thoroughly recommend to everyone who asks for tattoo recommendations.

I went yesterday for my 3rd tattoo by Jim he's done all 3 one of which was a full back piece that…read morewas also a coverup for a piece I got when I was a dumb 18 year old. A couple years later I got one on my Calf a rose and key with a purple ribbon for Epilepsy Awareness. This new one is on my forearm right above the wrist and it is my smallest but also my favorite and done pretty much freehand as there is no outline and turned in to a more difficult one than I think either expected and it turned out AWESOME!! I love the colors and the vintage look it has.

Laura is amazing!!! I sent her one reference picture and an explanation of what I wanted. In the…read moreweeks leading up to my appointment, I, personally, played around on the internet to see if I could come up with a design that I liked, as I'm a visual person and wanted to see it in front of me. However, I just couldn't tell a computer program what I was envisioning in my head. I walked into the studio and saw the design Laura had drawn up and had a light bulb moment! Her design was EXACTLY what I had wanted...I just didn't know it until I saw it! We discussed placement options and the stencil she had ready to go was the perfect size for where we decided it was going. Laura answered all of my questions and we had a nice balance of chit chat and silence during my session. Her space is GORGEOUS and welcoming, overlooking the river and a small park. My piece was done in about an hour and aftercare was explained verbally and I was given a handout. I told her I was sensitive to adhesive and she suggested an alternative form of wrapping that would protect both my skin and the tattoo. Now that it is summer, I intentionally wear tank tops all the time to show off the beautiful artwork that means so much to me! This is my third tattoo by just as many artists and I will 100% be going back to Laura for my future ink!

I had a name update done for my child's tattoo and it turned out AMAZING! I look forward to…read morecollaborating with Amazink for more pieces in the future.

Very skilled artists, chill atmosphere, amazing results. Love this place, highly recommend.read more

I love this place. It's beautiful and welcoming and one of the best tattoo experiences over ever…read morehad. Kaycie is amazing and so talented and I can't wait to go back!

The guys at Needle Freaks have great Customer Service. Their owner is understanding and flexible…read more Great art work! I recommend Needle Freaks to anyone who asks where to go for an appointment! They have amazing artwork shared on their facebook as well showing their amazing talent!

From the owner: Custom drawn designs. We work with your budget instead of just giving you a take it or leave it…read moreprice. Sam specialized in bright bold colr. Chad in black n Gray realism and Drew in traditional work.

Awesome tattoo shop. Really awesome and very caring people. Adam Minjs one of the best tattoo…read moreartists alive. I have plenty of tattoo shops around me here in IL...but I will make the drive up to WI which is 2 hours and 30 mins to get tatted up.

From the owner: Best tattoo parlor in town.read more