Chicago Tattoo & Piercing Co. — Attraction in Lake View Township

Ive been coming here for a long time now and every single time, be it getting new ear piercings or facial piercings, each service has been great. Its always been very clean, professional, quick and stress free. Yes, it can end up being rather pricey should you go for both the piercing service and jewelry, but its not overly expensive and is well worth it. Piercers are professional and have informed me of all risks, healing processes, and quirks about each piercing as theyre all very knowledgeable. Ive also had to come in to ask about a piercing that has gone wrong at a different shop or ive been taking care of wrong, and each time theyve helped without making me feel ashamed for mistakes ive made.

I actually had a bad experience at a different shop where they pierced my cartilage without telling me. I went back to ask why it wouldnt heal despite doing everything they told me to for a lobe, and they made me feel stupid for this, and recommended I use products that would only hurt my piercing more. I finally went back to Chicago Tattoo & Piercing and they cleared everything up, explained why it was having a hard time healing (cartilage fin was pierced without my knowledge!), and gave me the right products. I took it out upon their recommendation but the piercing healed up fine afterwards! Saved me a lot of pain.

Been back since for practically everything including other facial piercings and everything has gone very smoothly. Piercers are willing to just discuss with you the best option for you based on your needs, anatomy, and style, and give you the full run down each time. All in all, they prioritize your well being and long term safety over just getting you in for a service - and when you do decide to go for it, they're nothing but accommodating. Great shop and ill most...

This is the first review I've ever written...I did a lot of research before getting my first nose piercing, and I was originally excited to go to Chicago Tattoo & Piercing for the procedure. I loved the piercing (I got the smallest size, in gold) but a week after getting it, I developed a small bump on my nose just around the piercing. After researching online, I found that these were common and often go away with time. I waited weeks, then months. I kept the area clean with the spray I'd been given and used Tea Tree Oil when instructed by a Chicago T&P piercer. I went back three times over the course of months, was given mixed advice, and finally stopped going. I kept hoping the bump would go away. I tried everything. When i lived in D.C. I asked for advice there, when I moved to New York I asked for advice there. No one could figure out what the problem was. And every time I was so fed up I wanted to take it out, the bump would go down just enough for me to think "Maybe this time it'll go away!" Finally, after 2.5 years, I went to Insight Studios, where the piercer took out the piercing and replaced it with a retainer. The bump immediately went down. It's been three days and the bump is the lowest it's ever been. The actual gold of the piercing had been a problem the whole time. It also probably wasn't solid gold, as it had tarnished almost all over. I paid close to $200 for that nose ring. Needless to say, I'm extremely disappointed. I hoped they would have given me a high quality piercing, but it was not. I want...

Great experience getting some cover up work done. Mike T. was a great person to do business with and works with a skilled hand👍💯 He displayed experienced insight into altering the tattoo I have. Especially considerate of clients and punctual. I am seriously considering hiring/collabing with him on a sleeve design I drew, in the near future.

The place is very tastefully curated, many many available designs on the walls, I can tell the place has some character with old photos on the walls. Piercing rings on display at the counters, all types. I believe I saw some smaller sized plugs and tunnels there too, don't quote me.

As with all good tattoo shops, staff are composed and ready to help. Surgically clean at the tattoo chair area. I'm sure they can accomodate a private setting for ladies getting work done to their chest or otherwise.

Don't come high or drunk, arrive hydrated and ready for your session. Do not take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc.) because it make you bleed more and your experience will be just as messy as you have set yourself up to be. Bring a teeth grinding guard if you need to, $10 at target Their atm sucks when I visited early 04/2023 so bring cash to pay for your tattoo/piercing.

Otherwise very accomodating, pleasant, and agreeable experience. Looking forward to visiting again for a big tattoo and a grilled cheese sandwich at Cheesie's...