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Shred's Inferno Custom Tattoos

4.5 (32 reviews)
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I was a few minutes late which I had texted and told him I would be. But got there 15 min after sceduled appointment. He said it would be 20 min while he finished someone up. But then he didn't tattoo us until 2 hours later. ALSO he charged WAY more than I would have EVER expected and considering this is my fifth tattoo, very dissatisfied Since I can't reply! I'll just add on here MOST of our wait time was you outside with what seemed like your friends and I may be young but I definitely know enough about tattoos as I said I already had 4. None of which were over $80 and three of the five are bigger and very well done. And I understand"big city Chicago" things go up in price. And I considered leaving and a wish I would have. Now when I get home I'll go to my THREE HOUR SESSION FOR $100 at one of the greatest tattoo shops in the area! Thank you. Pic added of "tattooing which should never be rushed"

My amazing tat done by Kevin at Shreds. Best shop I've ever been to. Going back soon.
Brandon C.

Got my nerd life tats here from Kevin and love the place. Hope to have Shred do my atari joystick soon.

Dreamcatcher by Shred
Tanya C.

Got my first tattoo here 5 years ago by Shred and had been meaning to go back for a while now. I finally did and am so happy with the result. It's just a simple, small script tattoo (done by Miguel) but I absolutely love it. Shred and Miguel are super sweet and definitely talented, you can tell by the personal artwork they have hung up on their walls. I honestly don't see myself going anywhere else but here for my tattoo needs.

Tattoo by Shred
Maggie V.

If you're looking to get tattooed, This is the place to go. Shred is amazing!! I got my first tattoo by Shred over ten years ago. I wanted a star. I chose a very basic design. His line work is so perfect and flawless, I had to go back and have him add 9 more stars. I hate showing my arms but with my stars I don't mind one bit. I've had five tattoos done by Shred and ten altogether done at his shop. Plus, he's got the most awesome mustache. :)

Melissa M.

1st time getting a tattoo here and this guy is amazing! Not only is his work phenomenal, but personality is awesome! Nice clean shop and nice clean beautiful work to match! This was my first visit but definitely not my last! I have found my tattoo artist and will only stick to him! Thanks again Shreds Inferno, I will be seeing you very soon.

Getting my first Tatoo by shred
Bill K.

I got my first tattoo here and shred was more than professional not only did I absolutely love the work he did my wife was jealous that her tattoo was not even close to the quality and artistry by shred I will definitely go back! I highly recommend him!

Tattoo done on my arm by Shred at Shred's Inferno
Michelle M.

This studio is the best! If you stop in ask for Shred. He has done all but one of my tattoos and I honestly couldn't be happier! My first tattoo was done at another shop and it looks horrible. After that experience I decided to check out a bunch of different shops. I had an idea that I needed custom drawn that I wanted to be great. To my surprise a lot of tattoo artists don't draw in this city or if they did draw they only offered a specific style. Shred is probably the only well rounded artist in the city. I have gotten a portrait tattoo ( which is absolutely amazing), some bold color tattoos, black and grey religious tattoos, some delicate flower tattoos, traditional tattoos , and so many others from him. Not once did Shred seem challenged or uninterested in my ideas! Highly recommended place!

Sally done on April 1, 2010. Tribute to my deceased Jack done on July 16, 2010 by same artist.
Sally S.

2 weeks after my fiancee passed away, July 17th or so I went back to Shred's to get a tribute for my angel. I was extremely indecisive , initially wanting to get a portrait of him on my back but I changed my mind and decided to go with a key lock heart with text in it. The text I came up with myself and used a text generator to come up with that perfect styled text for my tattoo.The layout of this one also included a skeleton key thru the key lock heart with the text. The entire design the artist came up with himself and I fell in love with it immediately. I decided to drop the key as the tattoo would extend from the underside of my wrist to the front which I didn't want. I solely wanted the tattoo to be on the underside of my wrist only. The tattoo artist was the same gentleman that did my Sally tattoo and my deceased fiancee's Jack's tattoo on April 1, 2010. I had a wonderful experience with him as he did fantastic work and we talked about my previous experience with him when I had came in with my fiancee several months prior to his death. Two tattoo's at this place, very reasonable pricing, very clean, no rush, no mistrust. 2 thumbs up.

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Shred is absolutely the best. Have twin 18 year old daughters that wanted tattoos for their birthday. Shred did an amazing job on both. Husband wanted 2 old tat's covered, Shred was extremely helpful picking out something that would look "great" and cover completely. The new tattoo looks incredible.

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Shred is the only place to go if you want expert tattoo artist...He did a pic tat of my father great job I'm glad I chose him!! Ty Aida

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Thanks for the support Maggie! Always a pleasure to tattoo you.

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Always a pleasure to tattoo you Tom.

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9 years ago

I've been tattooed here 15 times and all tattoos are wonderful shred and his apprentices are great

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We are by appointment and we don’t have any openings until august.

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Update: James left the shop (ah, the life of an artist), but Shred, always the pro, picked up right where he left off.

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