3 words... JIMMY IS AWESOME…read more 9th tattoo... And what a nice shop... Very clean and laid back. And not one ounce of pretentiousness or attitude. I brought in a picture of a painting and Jimmy created something even more beautiful than I imagined it could be. I love his work. I'll definitely be back.

Saw Johnny. His work is incredible,but not a fan of his flaky way of doing business ;showed up half…read morean hour late to my appointment and when I mentioned that,he shrugged and had no apology. He likes to bring up his political views which is a hot button and really has no place when you're dealing with customers (PS I really don't care),and also didn't wear a mask while tattooing me and talked about how he "doesn't care" and won't wear one in his shop. Probably won't be back for any more pieces. Not worth the delusional,ignorant republican ramblings,Covid infested germs permeating the air,or sitting around for 30+ plus when I have an appointment. I'm looking for talent AND exceptional customer service. Oh yes - he also talked mad crap about former artists that worked for him(including his current apprentice),other artists in the area (including a few I've been to that honestly are phenomenal artists and people). I would rather he just be quiet and tattoo. His talking and ranting and taking potshots at others really ruins the experience. He doesn't seem to be too quick on the uptake which makes conversation laborious and awkward. He also spends time on personal phone calls or on hold trying to handle some issues with his personal bills and such. Dude do that on your own time(or while you were 30 mins late opening your shop for my appointment). Not worth the trouble.

This has been my go to place for tattoo's and piercings. Over the last year I have gotten work from…read moreAlisha, Dan, Eric, and even a guest artist. Clean and affordable, and super friendly staff. They have a $100 roll the dice and get what you get that I have continued to return for multiple times now. I Love Eternal Tiger!

Went in here with my friends, getting pierced. Made the mistake of recording my friend without…read moreseeing the sign that said no recording, completely understand that! When the piercer looked at me and saw me recording he told me "oh don't put that shit in my face" i told him he wasn't in the video, and he pointed at the sign that said no recording, so i turned off the video. I completely understand not wanting to be recorded, but the fact that we are giving you our service and instead of kindly telling us to turn off the video, you cuss me out instead of giving me normal customer service. Fast forward, i go to get my navel pierced and im wearing jeans so i was thinking it might get in the way, so i ask him if he needs me to undo the top button of my jeans and he over the top starts going off saying how that's weird and stupid and started comparing it to some over the top situation he's had. Not only that, usually whenever you get a pierced they will tell you what they're doing so you can know wtf is going on, but he didn't say anything the whole time, just did the piercing no communication no nothing. thanks for the heads up ig? terrible customer service i've never felt so disrespected and mistreated by a fucking piercer. Other than that the lady at the front was super nice! a really good vibe overall in the shop, super great decor, halloween movies playing, and a fridge where you can grab snacks super great!! Overall, treat your customers with respect. they're giving you their money, i really should've just got up and left because i didn't deserve that, no person does.

Love Lady Luck. Great artists with fair pricing. Note fair doesn't mean cheep or free. It means…read morefair. If you want cheap scratcher work go els where. Tom has done work on me and I was very happy with it.

Love this place! Such great friendly professional place! I come here from Chicago because it's the…read morebest! Plus close to the train so super easy. All of their work is amazing from what I've seen, but me and my wife use Glick. His use of colors and fine lines are outstanding, you will not be disappointed. And from what I've heard they are expanding and getting a piercing station! So obviously they are doing right!

Love love loveeeee this place! I've been here several times for several different pieces, and I…read morewill not go anywhere else. First, Viv touched up an older tattoo for me, then I got a new pice done by Jessie, then I got another new one done by Viv... I felt like Viv just read my mind with what I wanted. Absolutely perfect! I couldn't be happier! And the place is so cool and always have an entertaining show, movie, or music on! Their booking process is super easy ( I do it through email) and they respond to you in a reasonable amount of time. Again, I will not go anywhere else. I trust Viv completely!

I am absolutely thrilled with my new tattoo on my shoulder, neck, and behind my ear. This is my…read morefourth tattoo, and I wanted it to be striking in a specific style, which Steve executed perfectly. My expectations were exceeded, and now I feel inspired to expand it and add more elements in the future. I also appreciated Steve's patience and attention to detail regarding the specific placements and the overall design of the individual pieces, connecting cohesively. Thank you for going above and beyond!

Doug was amazing. Incredible detail and made it look exactly how I wanted. Very professional and…read morevery personable. My first tattoo at 64 years old and he went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and happy. Will definitely book another tattoo with him after I decide what I want. Highly recommend! Thanks Doug and House of Ink! Terri Wemlinger

Getting ink'd is a real personal experience... and once you have a trusted artist - going to a new…read moreone can be really nerve racking. Have no fear. Josh is the MAN!! --- It's been 10yrs since my last tattoo because my artist moved. Finally decided to support local and give House of Ink a shot. Staff was super friendly and polite. Josh consulted on a simple custom design... did the mock up... emailed me a proof... and we booked the date. --- As far as skills? Can't do better. An easy hand, and very in tune with the client. After three hours in the chair, I feel like I've got a new friend... but I KNOW I've got a new artist. --- Only downside, if you're looking to browse panels of flash to get ideas... there aren't any. Come with your art ideas in mind or in hand and they will custom create anything you want.

Great customer service at Juggernaut Tattoo. Kayla and Evie were the best. Got a nose piercing and…read moreEvie was a super professional no pain and kept the mood light. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a piercing or tattoo. Will be going back.

Me and my best friend got our belly buttons pierced on friday. We got there 2-1 1/2 hours before…read moreclosing. There was only 1 tattoo artist there and the one who did our piercings was an apprentice. Just the 2 of them were there. When she did our piercings there was no mentor teaching her. 1 she used the wrong type of piercing bar, 2 she marked it, and 3 she misses the marking and made it crooked. Told me it was fine. But i live in Colorado and was on vacation, came back home and asked for a 2nd opinion from a piercing shop out here, they agreed that it is crooked and told me to take it out. Now i need to let it close and pay to get it redone. I am mad. In the past when i lived out there, i have gotten 5 tattoos from here and 2 helix piercings, so y wasnt there a mentor to help her. She fucked up my piercing and now i have to wait for it to heal and go through that pain all over and spend more money.

Hi Just came by to get my 3rd tattoo here at Blue Magic by…read moreFern. First of all my Tat came out amazing so vibrant and detailed!!! Just love the work and I already scheduled my next one with him. Not to mention the shop is extremely clean, welcoming and everyone is so friendly. Can't wait to come back

Jacob Caso at Blue Magic Tattoo (366 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014) is hands-down the best…read moretattoo artist I've ever worked with. I brought in an AI-generated design as a memorial tribute to my best friend and business partner who passed away at 40 from cancer--a hammer/pickaxe wrapped in a purple-and-green camouflage-patterned awareness ribbon with his initials "CP," set on a brick foundation. Jacob listened intently, understood the deep personal meaning, and treated the piece with genuine care and zero ego. He took my concept and elevated it 1,000 times better: flawless thick black outlines, exaggerated New School cartoon proportions, vibrant saturated colors in perfect flat blocks, and impeccable execution that makes the symbolism (tools "hammering" cancer) pop with uplifting energy. With over 15 tattoos from different shops, this one is superior in every way--crisp lines, rich color packing, beautiful healing, and unmatched detail. Jacob's passion for his craft is obvious, and his skill is elite. If you're looking for high-end, meaningful custom work, book with Jacob (Jake) at Blue Magic Tattoo--you won't find better. 10/10 recommend. Thank you, Jacob, for honoring my friend's memory so perfectly.

This is a great place! I called ahead and they scheduled me a time to meet with Amy Porter. At our…read morefirst meet, we went over what ideas I had and what ideas she had. It was a great collaborative experience. After emailing each other a few times, we got a final tattoo drawn up. I had a more elaborate tattoo (a penguin in a golf cart next to a sign) and it took 3 sessions to finish up. We stopped early one day as it was draining for me (coloring is rough!). Amy was super understanding and encouraged to not push myself. She was also super easy to talk to since we are both big nerds. The shop itself is super clean and open. Everyone that worked there is super nice and friendly. I am already planning that my next tattoo will be at this shop!

I am back because Antonio is a flake. Anyways amazing service, great prices, great tattoo! Sarah &…read moreManny are wonderful. Sarah's art is amazing! So will be coming back here now for more tattoos.