I had a good experience with ear re-piercing here over the summer, so, when I needed it done again, I came back. I arrived on time for my appointment and was told there was one person ahead of me and asked to fill out the paperwork and prepay. Then I waited...and waited...and waited as people came and went and the staff chatted with each other. No one said "Sorry for the wait" or "We're running behind today." After 40 full minutes I asked for my money back, 30 percent tip and all. The man behind the counter said "OK." The word "Sorry" was never spoken. Unless you enjoy having your time wasted by inconsiderate people, go somewhere--anywhere--else. read more

I have gotten 3 tattoos here in the last 12 years. The first two went flawlessly. Both are more than 5 years old now. I went back earlier this year to get a third. A design that I created myself, that had special and specific meaning. I sent the art ahead of time to be sure that I could get what I was shooting for and that they were willing to do a design from a customer. They said yes to it all. Let's face it, it was 3x4" at the most, one color - some delicate detail, but definitely not difficult. Without boring you with all of the specific details, the tattoo looks horrible. The artist admitted that he was sick when he did it and screwed it up. The shop gave me a refund. OK, great, But, a few weeks later I inquired about the condition of it, they told me it was fine, but a doctor confirmed that I had a terrible case of cellulitis. More lack of attention from Body Ritual. I am now stuck with a half-assed, infection scarred version of what I was hoping for and will have to find someone new to fix or remove it in the future. The quality that was once a big part of the Body Ritual name has dropped drastically. I never could find out who the current owner was to communicate with them directly. There are a lot of options out there. Be sure to make the right choice, dont be afraid to ask questions and demand spectacular attention to detail. Just my two cents. read more

I went here after reading and hearing great reviews, and I can honestly say I was less than impressed. It was clean, and the front of the house was friendly, I agree with those points. I went in for a nose piercing and my girl friend had never gotten a piercing before, she was getting a forward helix piercing. The piercer seemed very rushed in uninterested in our "normal" piercings. He mocked her fear and ended up piercing in an awkward position that is not healing. He never warned me when he was going to poke a hole in my face, and that was annoying. After the piercing he did not clean the hole, left the marker around it and blood. I went right to Walgreens to clean myself. For almost double the price of other places, I would not return. I have no experience with their tattoo work. read more

I came here to get my third tattoo, after getting my first and second at Custom. I had heard good things about the piercing services at this place, so I figured their tattoo services would be of the same caliber. No. I had an appointment, but was waiting around the lobby for about 20-30 minutes. The artist I had (Patrick I think..?) took his time getting my stencil ready. I was waiting around for longer than it actually took to get my piece done (about 7 minutes)! Then the fun part begins. I got the tattoo on my rib. After getting the placement perfectly, he got to work. Everything was fine until he started being really rude and practically yelling at me to stop breathing....um what? I understand that it was a rib piece and its a "moving canvas" but how am I supposed to STOP BREATHING?! That comment just made me even more nervous and like I was miserably failing some important tattoo test. To top things off he charged me $80 for a 7-word tattoo, no more than 6 inches across. Will not be returning. read more

went here over the summer to get my nipples pierced- something ive always wanted to do. i decided i'd get them done for my 20th birthday. lexi was AWESOME and made me feel so calm throughout the whole process. im so pleased with the results and the price was super reasonable. read more

I've been here before to get my nose pierced, and it turned out great. So when I wanted to get my belly button pierced, I decided to go here. My piercer was not excited at all to talk to me and did not try to make me feel comfortable even though I was really nervous. When she gave me the piercing, I felt like it was really high and she said it was fine. After waiting a day, I realized it is WAY to high, after I asked for a regular belly button piercing where the ring should hang into the belly button, I left with a surface piercing half an inch above my belly button. I'm really upset because I really liked this place but after paying $25 plus a tip for something I didn't want, I won't go back. read more

I went to this shop to get my tongue pierced. The guy at the front desk, with his septum piercing, pierced me. I wouldn't go to this shop again for a piercing ever, the piercer seemed apathetic and very unenthusiastic. I was given no information but a paper for aftercare. He didn't explain (nor did the paper) eating with the piercing or what to avoid. The price wasn't bad at all, but the customer service here is bad. read more

Body Ritual - The piercing I receieved. - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My tattoo artist Sammy was amazing and so helpful, very happy with his work. The guy that was supposed to do my tatt, Jason I think, seemed like he thought he was too good for my tatt and was kind of an a hole. Glad I didnt get him. read more

Had a good experience here! Walked in by myself to get my nose pierced. The guy at the front was really cool and chatted about some stuff and made me feel good about being there! Once I got signed in and everything he even came to check in once I was getting it done! I really liked that he made sure I was ok!! The guy who pierced me was very fast in and out in like 5 minutes! The only thing I didn't like was the guy who pierced me didn't explain anything to me just gave me stuff to read. When I was walking out the original nice guy asked if I had questions and told me to come back in 6-8 weeks and they would help me change it for the first time! Overall very clean and would go back again and recommend it to friends and family!! read more

A friend and I went so she could get a piercing can't say I frequent tattoo parlors on a regular basis but this one seemed very clean. The staff was very helpful and very attentive. They had a huge selection of artwork and a broad range of gauges, bars, and rings as well as some other interesting items. Would certainly consider this place for a tattoo. read more

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Did a walk-in to Body Ritual on Saturday with a friend. She was getting some piercings changed and a new industrial done, I wanted a tattoo. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and made to feel welcome. The staff took a lot of time with both of us to discuss the piercings and tattoo respectively. My friend got hers done first and had a great and quick experience with the guy who did her piercing. He was professional but personable, and chatty in a good way. I was next with my tattoo. Although it was my second tattoo I was still nervous, but everyone there was really great about helping me relax. They didn't make me feel bad for being nervous or think it was a joke. Their newest tattoo artist, Meredith, did my tattoo and she was genuinely wonderful! Even though it was a pretty basic/small tattoo, Meredith didn't make it seem any less legitimate or important than a giant custom piece. She was fast and efficient, but thorough as well. She cleaned the tattoo multiple times through out the process to make sure all the lines looked good and it was not spotty. Overall it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend anyone go here (and especially work with Meredith if you're getting a tattoo!). read more

My two friends and I did a walk in here a few days ago, around 11/12 ish in the morning. There were a few people milling around, checking things out. We got to the counter and chat about what had wanted done. I had a soild idea of mine, just need help with the font. My friend needed her's complete drawn up, and my other friend was good to go. The guy behind the counter was ready to set us up in three rooms asap. But I informed him that t was my first tattoo, and I needed some hand holding. He laughed as was super ok with it. As the artist drew up our tattoos, we chatted with the guy behind the counter. I mentioned I was from out of town and he recommenced some sights I should see, and some places with great Blood Mary's. ( He was right on all accounts). Finally our drawings were ready, our rooms were ready. Showtime! We split up, two of us with Jon, one with Meredith. I loved Jon, he knocked out my friend's tattoo super quick and then i was my turn. His demeanor made me relax a bit, it was no big deal to him. He didn't try to baby me, but he didn't mock my fear either. He just told me to let him know if I need a break, and made me promise not to kick him. (My tattoo was on my ankle) He could tell when I was getting tense and backed off a little. The whole thing took less than 20mins, and was great. We all left super happy, and I got to leave Milwaukee with a pretty sweet souvenir. The place was very clean, (The prettiest ladies bathroom that Ive ever seen) and Everyone here was professional but still managed to be personable. If I am ever back in the area, and wanting more ink. I would definitely stop by to see handsome Jon again. read more

While traveling i found myself with a few unexpected days off, and thought to use the time and get a tattoo. I found the Body Ritual website via Google, liked what i saw, but the "contact us" tab didn't work, and so i tried their Facebook page, and was happy to get a response within minutes (even though it was late evening.) I then promptly heard from Meredith, who corresponded with me in depth about my idea. She then created a simply gorgeous traditional style design which i adored, and set up a time the following day. Meredith has a background in art, and it shows in her gorgeous work. She was extremely focused and the tattoo was/is simply flawless. I would certainly return to have more work done by Meredith, it was an excellent experience. read more

I had a great experience with body Ritual. I called and got an appointment the same day. I had to go in by myself, wearing a mask due to Covid. The staff was wearing a mask the whole time. They were friendly and knowledgeable about the piercing I was getting ( nose piercing). The whole process was quick and done in a clean environment. I would highly recommend this business. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Marcos is the MAN. He gave me an AWESOME tattoo. My new home for tats. Thanks Marcos! read more

Body Ritual - Marcos is the man. I just described what I wanted, just verbal communication, and he NAILED it. I am so happy with my new tat. - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mona pierced my ears and she was super nice a professional. I was getting my ear re-pierced in a hold that grew over and another piercing that she measured out to make sure they were equal. She sterilized everything and the earrings they used were soaked in a solution beforehand. Afterwards she gave me a packet with aftercare instructions and some general advice. Super kind and nice! read more

It was a difficult decision on where i wanted to get my first tattoo but a bunch of my friends recommended body ritual because they use disposable needles and do an excellent job. My tattoo artist Marcos did an excellent job with the details in my tattoo and was very specific. read more

Body Ritual - This is a portrait of my dog that had passed away five days ago and we grew up together and this signifies that bond we shared - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have gotten all but two of my lobe piercings here (nose, back helix, conch, and 3rd lobes) and I love it here! The staff is very friendly and helpful and the pricing is not too expensive. The piercers know what they are doing and make it as painless as possible. 10/10 will be returning for more and maybe a tattoo or two! read more

Ashley, the girl at the front desk, is extremely rude. She has a terrible attitude for no apparent reason and does not treat the patrons with the respect that they deserve. I came to Body Ritual while visiting Milwaukee from out of town hoping to get piercings with 4 of my sisters; however, after my terrible experience with Ashley I don't recommend anyone coming here. Steer clear if you wish to be treated like a human being. read more

My opinion might be outdated/irrelevant if Patrick no longer works here. I lost track of how many tattoos I currently have, but I've only been here once, with good reason. I got a piece on my thigh in the summer of 2011 by Patrick. When I scheduled my appointment, the two people working (Patrick not present) were great. I had a piece I brought in that was very simple but required a specific color, and I was told this could be accommodated. When I showed up and met Patrick several days later, he told me that he didn't have that color and that I would have to pick something else. Customer service was not his strong point, as he kind of rushed me into picking. There were people coming in and out of the room I was getting tattooed in. People who were not employed there who were giving Patrick money. Super sketchy. The whole time he was tattooing me, he was complaining about his wife and the shop owner. Mostly about money. Very off putting. Finished product? Bad. Like, I might be able to do better. This guy said he'd been tattooing for a lot of years all over the country. It was simple line work with a tiny bit of color. There were markings outside of the lines and my skins still feels weird to this day. When I was paying for everything, he told me not to leave a tip on my card because the store manager keeps the tips. If this is true (if I had to judge his credibility, I would venture that this is false), that's pretty awful. Regardless, don't have this conversation with a customer. I told him I'd go to an ATM and come back in a couple days. After inspecting the finished product, I did not return. Two stars because I can't speak about anyone else, and I'm not sure if he even works there anymore. Shop seemed clean and was pretty spacious. read more

I would never go anywhere else for a piercing. They are very clean, safe, and knowledgeable about piercings and I fully trust them. They always turn out looking great. read more

The woman piercing me was unsettlingly rude, and made me feel like a complete idiot. I would have walked right out, but didn't want to potentially make her even more upset, I wouldn't recommend this shop to anyone, my friend & I were shocked at the level of rudeness I experienced. Quite disappointed. read more

Just got my 5th tattoo at Body Ritual. Every experience has been great. Each artist has been really nice and understanding of my need for a break, haha. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I've also gotten 5 piercings here as well, and will go there for any future ones. I have nothing bad to say about them. read more

I went here and I'm very pleased with the service. I was calling a ton of shops, walking in getting quotes that seemed way over priced and I was actually ready to head home. Then I called Body Ritual, they said I could get my tattoo right away. I got there was greeted with a smiling face and was serviced immediately. The artist Justin, was great! He understood what I wanted and how to make it professional instead of tattooing a trace of my amateur art. Yet, he stayed true to what I wanted, no doubt! Also, I told them I was looking for a good price and they charge me the shop minimum $50 which is the best quote I had gotten in about 2 days worth of searching. He was polite, clean, and fast. In and out, provided me with a pamphlet on tattoo care and some ointment and sent me on my way. The shop is big and approachable. I didn't feel intimidated having never gone there and I was comfortable. It wasn't like some dark, whole in the wall. I've got 4 tattoos and this was the best place so far (the other shops were in Chicago). Highly recommended for first timers! read more

I came into the shop looking to change my nose piercing jewelry and I mentioned something about my rook piercing as well. The guy was a complete jerk he said that my piercing was pierced wrong and it was all red and that he didn't know if he could help me. Also he looked at my rook and said it was disgusting cause there was blood around it. Like if you want to work in a tattoo and piercing shop you can't be disgusted by blood. He just said very hurtful things and I definitely will not be returning. Also I didn't get the help I wanted cause he claimed he didn't have time, meanwhile the shop was empty and all I needed was 5 min. read more

Oldest tattoo shop in Milwaukee over 20 years of experience ! Ranging in many styles of tattooing unique artists and designs don't look twice you've found it ! read more

Friendly staff and we all got our piercings done in a timely matter. Would definitely go back again

As far as piercings go, the prices are really awesome but the guy who does them is an absolute prick. He made me feel really stupid and self-conscious when I got my septum pierced. He put such a large and heavy barbell in it that I couldn't flip it up in my nose. Even though I hated it, he said that I couldn't get it pierced with a smaller gauge or a shorter hoop. Needless to say, I went to a different shop the next day to see if they could do anything about it and the piercer there informed me that he was incorrect and happily changed it to a smaller retainer. The unhappiness that I experienced about the piercing would have been entirely different if he had been a nice guy. I don't even know what his name was; he never introduced himself. All I know is that he "fucking hates his job," which he told me as he was shoving a needle through my nose. I will not be going back. The piercer was just a giant asshole. read more

This place ranks the lowest amongst my tattoo shops in terms of both tattoo quality and experience. A few years back I brought a few references in for a tattoo on a very visible spot on my body. When I came back to get the tattoo, the artist hadn't even started with the design. He ended up pretty much copying the reference and free styling some parts which I never should have trusted him with. It's super asymmetrical and pretty obvious where he got lazy. On top of that, I spent a good 4 hours listening to him sniff snot back into his nose as he appeared to be in the beginning stages of a cold. The guy took several cigarette breaks because he was stressed about his pregnant girlfriend back home who to top it off ended up visiting him at work and nagged him for hours while he completed my tattoo. It was incredibly awkward and annoying. And it was freezing in the room. When I'm going to endure the kind of discomfort that comes with a tattoo, I prefer my environment to be as chill as possible. NOT the case with this one. My artist was very unfriendly and unprofessional--the type that reinforces the negative tattoo artist stereotype. I haven't been back since and I don't think I ever will. It might look like a nice place, but a shop is only as good as its artists. read more

called in to check the closing time, man was very polite over the phone and in person. the Piercer was making conversation with me so i would be distracted i could tell. it was very quick septum piercing, i was asked if i had any questions, i was given a paper on how to clean my piercing. a very clean place overall and a good selection of rings and pipes. read more

After a terrible experience at Gothic Body down the street, we were promptly greeted by a very lovely gentleman here. He welcomed us, told us how long we'd have to wait, and helped us promptly. Thanks, Body Ritual for your wonderful customer service and piercings. read more

My experience at Body Ritual was not professional, nor enjoyable. To begin, when I arrived to get a piercing my piercer told me she had just woken up from a nap. This already worried me, but I went through with the piercing. I received little to no enthusiasm from the piercer. She did not seem to care about my piercing or who I was, just wanted to get it over with. Secondly, I received no information besides a pamphlet on after care, and because of this I now have an infected nose piercing. I know it is my job to clean it properly, but had I received instructions and possibly a demo on how to clean it, I would enjoy how my piercing looks and it would not have a hideous scar next to it. Instead she told me "just clean it with antibacterial soap". No instructions on what to use to clean it (i.e. q-tips, paper towels, etc.). She almost let me leave without remembering to print out an after care sheet. I would NOT recommend Body Ritual to anyone, go to a professional piercer who cares about you and your piercing. read more

I have been disappointed with body ritual time and time again. Not only are they extremely overpriced, but many of their employees are rude and sometimes condescending. I went a few months ago to get a very small, foot tattoo containing only 3 words and I had a certain style of font in mind. When I told them about the tattoo, the person helping me didn't even give me a chance to explain what I wanted it to look like or how big I wanted it. He printed out the words in a big, elaborate script font, even though that was exactly what I told him I didn't want. He brought it over and held it up to my foot. When I saw that his idea was going to take up my entire foot, I asked if he could make it smaller and he said no. Though I was now visibly having doubts, he was still pressuring me to get the tattoo the way that he wanted it. I was going along with it until he said that it would be $100. As someone who has a fair number of tattoos, I knew this was way over what it should have been and what I wanted. When I explained that I wasn't going to pay that much, he got very angry and became very condescending. I left and went to a shop down the block where I was able to get the exact font I wanted and it was only $50 and looks great. Tattoo artists need to be aware of the wants of their customers and treat them with respect, always. read more

I went to body ritual to get my cartilage pierced. I had some pretty solid recommendations about this place, and am sad to say that I was extremely disappointed. First off, I will say that it was clean and well lit, so that's positive. However, the girl working was EXTREMELY rude. She was very standoffish, and acted like I was an idiot. Worse yet, when I asked about what kind of metal their jewelry is and explained that I'm allergic to nickel, she acted super put out and snapped "we use surgical steel." Upon further research, apparently surgical steel doesn't mean that it's a quality metal and can contain nickel. Luckily by this point I had such a bad feeling about this that I opted to not get pierced that day. I'm glad that I backed out because now I'm merely disappointed that I couldn't get my cartilage done, not left with a red and itchy piercing. Bummed that I had to give this place such a poor review, but lesson learned, I guess. Be careful! read more