Tattoo Shops near Summit

“My BFF and I wanted matching tattoos, and Bek was the first person I thought of. I've heard amazing things about her from friends who've gotten their tattoos with her, including my husband. My friend and I are both in love with our tattoos. Thank you!“

“I love love love this shop! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I’ve gotten a few piercings here but most recently my first tattoo from Mike and my vertical labret from Freddie“

“10/10 recommend going to see Jules! She helped change out a piercing for me I got done at another shop & she was the sweetest & I have such cute jewelry now will definitely be going back to her for my future piercings!“

“I’ve been referring to Jaclyn at Cyprus since they first opened their doors. She is hands down the best cosmetic tattoo artist in Chicago. Put yourself in the absolute best hands possible and go see Jaclyn!“

“John is super nice easy I definitely feel comfortable about him giving me my tattoos I have for 4 today so gas love them all thanks John (No F givin?)

Requested style: Love going to him

Cleanliness: Nice and cleaned

Stylist: Amazing“

“My husband and I came here a couple of weeks ago and saw Jackie (@tattoojax on Instagram). We had such a great experience! Smart Ink is on the second floor of a strip mall, and it could be hard to find if you are not looking for it. It is also a bit confusing since it's on the second floor, but the stairs are connected to the cemented wall underneath the second-floor dentist sign. The first thing I noticed when walking into the tattoo studio was how clean and bright it was. Everything is sanitary, and no matter which tattoo artist you see, everyone is nice and will greet you when they see you. There is also a nice artsy vibe to the studio; the walls are filled with handmade art, and every artist's tattoo area has its own personality and aesthetic shining through. I love that everyone can create their own creative area because it makes the studio feel much more inviting. Sometimes, tattoo studios feel very cookie-cutter and edgy, but this place is different in a good way. My husband and I both got tattoos from Jackie, and she did an amazing job. She met with us on the front couches to make sure her final sketches worked with us. I wanted to change a part of mine, and she made the changes on her iPad in front of me before printing it out. Then, she wanted to make sure the placement and size worked with me before we started. Yes, these are basic tattoo artist jobs, but you'd be surprised how many tattoo artists skip steps. I got my tattoos before my husband did, but she took her time on both of us. She was extremely professional and made the experience enjoyable by being personable and talkative. The tattoos look AMAZING and are exactly what we wanted. We gave her some artistic freedom with colors and/or designs, and she did not make us regret it. We will 100% be back at this tattoo studio, and we will be sticking with Jackie for all of our tattoo needs and wants =)“

“Just got my doubles on my ear lobe and double cartilage piercings here and I'm so happy I chose this place. Everyone was super friendly and the place is really clean. I believe my piercers name was Anthony, I was kind of nervous so I forgot, but anyway he was super professional, knowledgeable, and explained every part of the process as well as detailed aftercare instructions and answered all of my questions. Will definitely come back for any other piercing needs!!“

“I loved how my tattoo came out, had a great time getting it and was given a very helpful after care bag. Will be visiting for more in the future!“

“I had such a great experience going to Revolution Tattoo. My artist was Cris and he was super chill. He was able to get me in earlier than originally planned which definitely helped consider I was a tourist lookin to get fresh ink. He was super friendly and super informative about sizing, pricing, and after care. 10/10 would visit Revolution Tattoo Chicago again.“

“Lovedddd Mariana. I got in contact with her via IG. she was very responsive and attentive; This made booking very easy.She was so careful during the tattoo process and I could tell she really cares about her work and ensured that I washappy with my two micro tattoos.“

“I got three piercings from Adrian, and they were amazing. Great service, and nice experience!! A while back I also got a tattoo from Andrew and months later still looks awesome (:“

“Recently received my 2nd tattoo from Richard. I consider both excellent works of art. Richard’s work is detailed, relatively painless, reasonably priced. Couldn’t be more highly recommended

Requested style: First tattoo was the iconic Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire at the Monterey Pop Festival. Second tattoo reproduction of my gold top Les Paul Gibson

Cleanliness: I did not notice any exceptions to standard industry cleanliness standards

Stylist: Richard was informative, kept me at ease, and is a talented artist“

“I had to come get a cut while in Chicago for work, and Johan did above and beyond! One of the most thorough cuts I've gotten in a while and the customer service was on point as well.
The vibe of the shop was 10/10-- great music playlist and I was able to get some work done via the customer wi-fi since I was early for my appt.

I will definitely be back!“

“I've had the pleasure of getting four piercings from George, and I can't recommend him enough. Last year, I had my daith and rook done. George was incredibly kind, patient, and gentle throughout the process. He was quick and informative, explaining each step and ensuring I was comfortable with the placement. Both piercings healed perfectly.

Today, I returned for my septum and conch. Despite my initial nerves about my larger nose, George made sure to ask about my preferences and did a fantastic job aligning the septum for my nose shape. I brought my mom along, and George was welcoming and patient, answering all her questions.

George's attention to detail is remarkable. He asked about the placement and provided numerous options, particularly for my conch, considering I plan to wear a tight hoop eventually. For my rook, daith, and conch, he thoughtfully gave me hoops.

The septum and conch piercings were $80 altogether, and none of them hurt, and everything was clean. George is so quick and precise that I barely noticed the piercings were done. He even allowed me a breather during the septum piercing.

I'm incredibly grateful for George; he's the best piercer I've encountered. If you're looking to get pierced, George is your go-to. You can trust him to deliver exceptional results.“

“Yener did an amazing job on both of my tattoos! It was my first time getting a tattoo and he made me feel extremely comfortable. He even offered/suggested shading when I didn't previously consider this and I'm happy to say it was an amazing choice! He was also so genuine when answering questions. Great place to get a tattoo! Would recommend.“

“The best in the city! Very talented artists and super nice people! They take their time to make sure they understand what you want and aim to get it right!“

“Love my tattoos. My son's all have them done by him. Took my cousins, my nieces. Everybody loved them. Great atmosphere. Very friendly. Never go anywhere else. I'll drive the hour.“

“The shop was having a halloween flash event with a tarot card reader. The shop is cool and the staff's friendly. Adrian Montoya did my tattoo. He was friendly, talked to me the whole time he did my tattoo, and made me feel right at home.“

“got a tattoo done by Delaney and it turned out amazing. she was super friendly and helpful and gave me exactly what i wanted, especially walking in on short notice. her work was exactly what i wanted, 10/10 would go back again this place is awesome“

“It was a great first experience and all my friends like my one and only tattoo. THANKS to Etched in Skin.“

“Can not say enough good things about this place.Had my belly button pierced here.Knowledgeable staff, patient, and super sweet.They even changed out my piercing for free during the healing stage and I was allowed to pick my new piece!Seriously I will always be a customer as long as I’m in Chicago!This is a must go place! :)“

“Frank did my first tattoo and it was such a great experience. Super great person and artist. I’d highly recommend going to Frank!“

“10/10 would recommend. Very clean set up. Took his time with my design. Really cool guy. Very good with communication. Check out his Instagram too @ghostbutchertattoos and see his work.“

“LEAF!!! This tattoo shop hosts a total artist who makes me feel my agency every step of a tattoo process !“

“Joseph is an amazing artist and does amazing work. Just got done with my third session on my sleeve and i absolutely love it. I highly recommend him and his shop!“

“My boyfriend and I just got some tattoos and a piercing and we had the best experience. Johnny and Nick are very talented tattoo artist and did some amazing work. Pics attached-Shark done by Johnny. Elephant and books with flowers fine line done by Nick. Toni did an amazing job on my nose piercing as well. The entire shop is very clean and all employees are very welcoming. Highly recommend!“

“Was in town for a concert, decided to get my nipples pierced. Charlie did an amazing job. He's been in the business for a long time and knows his stuff. Very clean and professional environment. Highly recommend.“