Dark Matter Collective

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Jaki B.

8 months ago

Tldr: the shop pawned me off on their apprentice for a large and complex piece. The apprentice, Seth Jarvis, never set an appointment with me, and stopped working on the design the second he got a deposit out of me. Don't go here. I came in with plans to get a large lettering piece that had a lot of meaning to me. There were no portfolios available for me to look at, just a tv with a screensaver cycling between AI slop and some truly shaky looking work. I mean there was a picture of Mario on there that looked like my 4 year old nephew drew it. After explaining what I was looking for, I was immediately referred to an apprentice at the shop, Seth Jarvis. Nobody told me he was an apprentice at the time, not him or his mentors: it was just listed on his Insta. His work looked sick and was in the style I was interested in though, and he had a few people talking him up in the comments so I decided to give him a shot. He quoted me $1300, which I thought was high, but if it was quality work I would have been happy to pay that. He said he'd get back to me with the design in a week and two weeks later he finally did. I'm wasn't in a rush so whatever. It looked sick, but only the left half was done. I say hell yea, can't wait to see the rest. Fastforward another week or two and he sends me the full thing. He says it's still a work in progress, but I can see a few points in the new design that really take away from what I wanted out of the piece. I communicate that with him and immediately start getting push back. He pulled out every narcissist line in the book. At first he just brushed away and disregarded my concerns and then he tried to browbeat and gaslight me about the style not allowing the changes I wanted on the right half of the tattoo, even though they were present and looked just fine on the left. I went in to the shop to try and reason with him, and he said he'd need a deposit to keep working on it. I wanted to give him a morale boost because I felt the design I wanted was a little complex, so I gave him double the amount that he asked for. He sends me a picture of the design the next day stripped of all flavor, with half the issues I had noticed in the first draft still there. I pointed out the issues that were still present and even offered an idea for how to fix them. His response to that was that I could take this new design or take the old one, but he refused to make any more changes. After giving him double his requested deposit without even the promise of a date to do the tattoo, he refused to work with me the very next day. If that's not a scam, I don't know what is. read more

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Jasone L.

5 years ago

Here is my finished work. Wade is the man. Took me a long time to post this but you can see both before and after. Love ''em both. read more

Dark Matter Collective - Finished tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Leonidas G.

8 years ago

I would recommend this tattoo shop to anyone and everyone! Great atmosphere and incredibly talented artists!

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Cory E.

9 years ago

Best tattoo shop in town! Jason and Big Will are very talented and are the only people that will ever tattoo me they have given me several tats and every single 1 is outstanding read more

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More info about Dark Matter Collective

503 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
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(217) 355-5077
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http://www.darkmattercollective.art

Hours

What time does Dark Matter Collective open?

Dark Matter Collective opens at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Dark Matter Collective close?

Dark Matter Collective is closed on Monday and Sunday.Dark Matter Collective closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Sat 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Dark Matter Collective take credit cards?

No, Dark Matter Collective does not take credit cards.

Services

Is Dark Matter Collective by appointment only?

No, Dark Matter Collective is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Dark Matter Collective have bike parking?

Yes, Dark Matter Collective has bike parking.

Does Dark Matter Collective have parking?

Yes, Dark Matter Collective has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Dark Matter Collective wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Dark Matter Collective is wheelchair accessible.

Does Dark Matter Collective have free WiFi?

Yes, Dark Matter Collective has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Tattoo shop and skate shop

History

Established in 2017.

We took over the shop that was once Civilized Gypsy. Along with the remodel we also added a skate shop to the storefront.

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No Regrets Tattoos

I love this place because my piercings always heal just perfectly! No keloids no bumps no nothing!…read moreMy ear piercings have rejected from so many places but nevr when i go here. I graduated from uofi now and moved back home but I'll always drive 1.5hrs to come back to no regrets for any piercings i need.

I got my daith pierced here. The place was clean and well taken care of. The lady was very nice and…read moreeverything went smoothly!

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New Life Tattoos

My boyfriend and I decided to stop in for New Life Tattoo's 25th anniversary. This was our first…read moretime visiting, and it was perfect. He was tattooed by Lunchbox, who is a fantastic artist. The tattoo took around 15 minutes. The environment is very clean and welcoming. They accept walk-ins and have plenty of flash to select from. I believe they accept both cash and card. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience.

I loved my piercings and my piercer Lunchbox was so funny and sweet! I absolutely recommend this…read moreplace to anyone looking for a piercing!

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Carving things out.

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Flatland Tattoo

Eric gave me a simple black and white tattoo on my arm. He really understood what I wanted and made…read morea design based on my (non-expert) description. He's a bright guy and it was totally enjoyable to spend an hour in his shop. It's a clean space with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The price was perfectly reasonable and the tattoo looks great.

From the owner: High quality tattooing, specializing in realistic, neo-japanese, and hardcore 90s…read more. While we are primarily an appointment only studio Saturdays are reserved for walk-ins.

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Third Eye Tattoo

4.0

(3 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great work, I like what I got.Made an appointment two months ago from California, here for our…read moregrandsons graduation. Matt started on time. His work is amazing.Trying to see if I can get some more work done before I go back to California.

I got my first tattoo done here yesterday by Matt. The shop is pretty quiet, clean, & welcoming…read more The process went rather quickly and he helped make the experience more comfortable. I'm in love with my new tattoo & cant wait to get my next one scheduled.

Champaign Tattoo

I got my nose pierced here and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. They have had many years…read moreof experience and can help you make the right decision.

From the owner: Hello thanks for checking out Champaign Tattoo. We specialize in high quality, original artwork…read more While focusing on giving you a tattoo that is a unique artistic expression of your inner self. We listen , draw, and wash our hands!

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Cool phoenix half sleeve, done by Ray Allen

Julie hard at work.

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RayAllen hard at work @ Champaign Tattoo Shops

The Egyptian Queen Salon & Spa

Susu is an extremely talented and friendly hairstylist for those with curly hair. Her salon feels…read morerelaxed and welcoming. I called on a Tuesday afternoon on the off chance that she was still accepting walk-ins for the day. I'm so grateful that she ended up having space available, because this is my favorite haircut and experience of my life. She understood exactly what I wanted based on my picture of Jenny Ortega sporting shaggy layers. She encouraged me that I had more curls than I knew (versus other hairstylists have often doubted me so I started calling my hair wavy). She is positive and affirming when chatting with customers, and by the end, I had made a new friend. Susu also took me through all of the instructions for how to keep my curls this defined, from products, to washing schedules, to how to dry hair and sleep in it overnight. She's a wonderful, professional cosmetologist who we are lucky to have in town!

My Wedding day was October 12, 2019 ... I wanted everything to be perfect... I went to SuSu the…read moreEgyptian Queen and she spent the morning preparing me for my special day... My hair was perfect and my makeup was flawless!!! She very carefully matched my skin color, eye & hair color and then selected the perfect base, eye shadow & lipstick! I refused to look until she was done with both the hair, makeup and I was dressed in my wedding dress & heels for the first reveal ... My "tribe" of bride helpers were so very impressed and speechless at her handiwork & my groom was stuck speechless!! Truly worth everything to make me so beautiful and confident as I left her shop and set off to get married!! Thank you SuSu!! You have a lifelong client!!! ~Ginny~

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The Forest Body Art and Adornments

5.0

(1 review)

2.8 mi

I recently got my nose pierced by Christine. She was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable! She…read moremade sure I was comfortable every step of the way. I love my new piercing and can safely say that this was the best experience with any piercing I have ever had! The shop itself is quaint, welcoming, and pristinely clean. I cannot recommend The Forest highly enough!

From the owner: The Forest offers Tattoos and Body Piercing. We have a combined 20+ years experience for top notch…read moreservice, and use the highest quality products for our industry. Locally and women owned.

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Almost Famous Body Piercing

2.4

(16 reviews)

1.5 mi

Terrible. Went here for years. Last week I came to get a simple piercing changed out and of course…read morethe piercer is not in. Tonight I go back to have the jewelry I bought changed out willing to pay $15 extra dollars for it even. Called to see if piercer was there first. Just to have her refuse my service one hour before close to change out 8 piercing for one person and another for someone who walked in after me. Very rude. Third time I've tried to simply get service s here. I don't recommend it.

I got a piercing on May 29, this morning June 9 i had to come back in to get a piercing replaced…read morebecause they put the wrong size in not my fault. They are the professionals they should've known they put the wrong size in, but I also had to pay for new jewelry! They were rude, not accommodating nor understanding

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Nose piercings on both sides of nose and a septum piercing. Almost Famous Body Piercing in Champaign, Illinois

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Needle-Brush Studio

2.3

(3 reviews)

2.5 mi

I've had multiple tattoos from Matt and I'm very happy with how they came out! great artist, would…read moredefinitely recommend!

The owner Matt TRIED to do a nose piercing on me. He pierced the FIRST time so high up, it looked…read morelike it was running away from my nose piercings on the opposite side. It was very obviously out of symmetry. Then, after I requested he redo it, he couldn't get the jewelry out of my nose. He used an instrument and was pulling, jerking and twisting on my nose ring to try to pull it out, because he did not know how to remove a corkscrew nose ring. I stopped him, hooked it and turned it and it came out easily. He then tried to re-pierce it below that piercing, and pulled the needle all the way through my nose, and then tried pushing the SAME nose ring through the fresh piercing, without the needle. All the while, I am sitting impressively still for someone whose nose is being shredded, and he yelled at me to sit still. While he was attempting to shove the jewelry in my nose with his fingers. As I am leaving holding wads of paper towels on my bloody nostril with one hand, holding my debit card with the other, I was prepared to say nothing, and let it go. Then he looks over at me and says "you know, YOU wanted it high up," in the most arrogant tone. I then said, "listen buddy, you ruined my nose, can you just run my card so I can pay and get the F out of here?" He then yells at me, "wow, are you serious?! I have been piercing for 22 years!" And STILL would not take my debit card. I told him I did not care about his ego and that I just wanted to pay and get out, to which he replied "really?!" After my hair turned grey, he finally charged my card. And I ended up having to go back because he left my ID in his scanner, which he also tried to blame me for. Save your nose, do not go

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Blurry, after three days healed.

Anna's Nail Salon

I visited this nail shop for the second time ever yesterday. My daughter lives in Champaign and the…read morelast time we came was in February of this year to get pedicures for her birthday. We both thought they did a great job and our pedicures lasted a long time. Unfortunately when I came by myself yesterday, I had a very different experience. I called ahead to reserve an appointment at 4pm just to be safe. The gentleman who worked there answered my call and just agreed to my appointment time and was about to hang up, I said don't you want my name? He said what's your name? I told him, and he said ok see you at 4. When I arrived at the nail shop the man who answered the phone was at the first nail desk closest to the door working on a customer. There were two other women nail techs working on customers who just looked at me as I walked in. No greeting. The man didn't look up and said "can I help you?" I responded saying I have a 4pm pedicure appointment. He said "ok pick your color" never looking at me once. I picked my color and took a seat. I did not wait long before one of the ladies came to get me. I do not have much to comment on related to her pedicure on my feet. She didn't ask me if I wanted my toenails cut which usually is common practice, but other than that, the pedicure was pretty standard. She made some errors with paint on my skin but cleaned it up and the finished product is fine. She made no conversation whatsoever, though I cannot confirm or deny whether or not that was due to her limited English because I only heard her speak another language. The disturbing part of this visit was the conversation between a white woman and one of the nail techs right next to me. That nail tech was definitely trying to keep up conversation with the white woman and at at one point the white woman mentioned that she didn't realize she had this coming Thursday off. (Due to Juneteenth) The nail tech, who is an Asian woman, asked what's the holiday, the white woman fumbled for an answer and ultimately googled to find out what the holiday was and what it represented. The Asian woman asked "are you getting paid for the holiday?" The white woman said yes. And the nail tech responded "well as long as you're getting paid who cares that's great enjoy yourself!" As a Black woman who is literally sitting in the chair right next to them as they had this conversation- and NO ONE had the self awareness to recognize how deeply offensive that exchange was!! #1 for both of these women, one of whom is of a marginalized identity, to be oblivious to WHAT Juneteenth is, is disgraceful. #2 after they both "learned" that the holiday was about the eradication of the enslavement of Black people, and then to say "who cares as long as you're getting paid" is the most disrespectful and disgusting thing a fellow woman of color could possibly say. And to say it in front of a Black woman. Her deep need for white acceptance made her oblivious to how terribly ignorant she looks. I hope she reads this review and I hope she understands she has betrayed herself and her sister in this world. I do not recommend this business to anyone, but especially not for any people of color as they clearly have no respect or desire for our patronage. There are plenty of other options and I hope this business reaps the karma it is sowing.

I asked for a plain colored nail with stripes and when I showed the guy the inspiration picture…read more(below) he laughed in my face. I have been here before and they did a good job but with the disrespect, I do not plan on going back. I do not understand why they can not do stripes, and if they can't, there was no need to laugh in my face.

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Multi color blue tipped nails.

Orange, magnetic, acrylic nails with star stickers.

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I went somewhere else and those are my bad nails.

Art Nails

4.9

(9 reviews)

1.5 mi

New to IL and live in a nearby smaller town and read a few reviews for nail salons in the Champaign…read morearea. While shopping Saturday I thought to call and ask if we could get appointments for mani pedis. Surprised the answer was yes and within an hour. We arrived early but promptly seated at the pedi chairs. The workers here are friendly, take their time servicing clients and the salon is relaxing.

I did a walk in pedi today and it's the best one I've had in a while. Says it's vinkat salon north…read morenow and under new management. Great service and very clean

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Studio Nails

4.4

(13 reviews)

0.7 mi

I was very unsure about this review, so, I'll just share the good and the bad and you'll have to…read moredecide for yourself. First, location is close to campus, with a small parking lot, and the first thing I saw when walking up was an unhoused person sleeping on the sidewalk. Because the business has windows in the front and chairs right by those windows, it was just a little uncomfortable. I made an appointment online for 3:45, but my Regular Pedicure took until 5:15! Another girl came in after me and we were done at like the same time- did I get the slow guy? Price can't be beat- there is a small fee if you use credit card, so, bring cash. And the pedicure itself was well done! My regular pedicure was $30 and included a scrub, lotion, hot towel, and I was sitting in a massage chair, so, relaxing. Overall, the pros are price and a good pedicure. Cons were timing and vibe.

I am not sure who my nail tech was but she did an amazing job! I went in maybe an hour before their…read moreclosing time and they were able to fit me in despite not having an appointment schedueduled. I appreciated how they didn't rush the process even though it was past their clsoing time. I did go in with an inspo picture and got a full acrylic set done. Reasonable price and also very clean location. This is probably the cleanest nail salon that is still walkable within campustown

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Clutch Cuts

Do not let Angel anywhere near your hair, dude ABSOLUTELY BOTCHED MY HAIR SOOOOO BAD. I said an…read moreinch off, maybe an inch and a half and I left looking like Anne Hathaway in Les Misérables. I'm absolutely fuming. Services have been amazing from everyone else tho in the past I'm just not goin back because I don't wanna do this nonsense again.

I came in for a simple haircut. All prices listed on their website are incorrect. Expect ~$10 more…read more One of the reasons I came here in the first place was the price. If I knew that, I wouldn't have gone. I was charged for a "full throttle" bundle at $30, which according to their website includes a shampoo, haircut, and style. I was only offered a haircut and when asked about the bundle the "stylist" said that's just a haircut. In addition to the price, stylist did not seem to understand anything I was telling him to do and left me floored that he even thought he was done on several occasions. Attempted to strike up a general conversation twice throughout the process, like most people do, and he was uninterested. Even a chain haircut place I regularly go (nationwide) offers to put product in to help a cut look better at every location, without even asking. I was not offered anything. Advice to help, update your website or take it down altogether. That is where people will be looking for info on the place. Stop lying to your customers about what each bundle includes if you won't provide it even after asking for it. And I'm not sure if it was just this "stylist" but teach them to be a little more customer service oriented.

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Larissa and the other ladies do so good with big and little boys.

Stylist: Danielle

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Stylist: Carley

Andy's Barber Shop

Mason did an excellent job with attention to details He knows his work. The vibe is great and…read moreeveryone there was getting quality cuts.

I've been going there for years. Quick & easy to book online and the service is fine.read more

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Hansen & Co Barber Shop

I wear my hair very short so any mistakes stick out like a sore thumb. My haircut was flawless!…read moreElayna understood what I was wanting and she made it happen!

Don't advertise as walk-in when you have to make an appointment to be a walk-in. Very misleading.read more

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