Amazing group of artists here, very friendly and made me and my friends so comfortable. I got pierced while my friend got tattooed. wonderful music and they are very accommodating to customers. read more

Been going to Don's for years. Mikey has done majority of my piercings and they have healed nicely. Thank you!

i went to go get my eyebrow pierced here a few days ago, Don pierced me and there were a few questionable things i had noticed. first off, he gave me a ball that wasn't the same size as the other because he "couldn't find the match for the smaller ball" which i instantly thought was weird because he's a piercer and couldn't find the same size ball..? the second thing was that i noticed before he put it in that the bar was insanely short. while getting pierced i started bleeding like crazy, it was dripping down my face and neck. he put so much pressure on my brand new fresh piercing to get it to stop bleeding and could barely get it to screw on because of how slippery it was from the blood. it genuinely felt like the bar was imbedding into my skull. speaking of imbedding... a few days after getting it pierced the piercing balls started to sink into my face, and it was also extremely swollen. i was in tears by how much pain i was in trying to get don to answer the phone, or someone and the only person who answered me were the people at Chi Town Effects Tattoo. i don't know what her name was but she helped me and told me over the phone that don is unreliable, and she told me that it wasn't the first time that someone came to her about something that don did. she was literally so sweet and helped me so much, i cannot thank her enough for her service. it took so long to get the ball of because of how close it was to my skin. don't go to don, he might be cheaper but he will seriously give you some terrible damage, it's not worth it i promise. he was cold and short with me and the friend i was with. i kept asking questions and he basically shut me down and gave me one word answers. there's literally no way this place should still be in business, they don't care about you, they care about the money. read more

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My girlfriend went there to get her piercing done. The guy was super unprofessional, dropped the tools, didn't sanitized and didn't even prepare my girlfriend when the needle went in. And when my girlfriend's friend got her belly button done, she asked safety questions that he fully ignored. Would not recommend at all. Or atleast with this guy. read more

My son said he loved the people and he loves his new tattoo. He plans on going back to get another.

Such a great vibe here. The owner is the best. Always walk out satisfied with my piercings and tattoos. Can't wait to get more. Don always does such a fantastic job. Such a live laugh love place! read more

So nice and professional quick and easy and affordable definitely recommend this place

first off i wanna say this place SUCKS. me and my friend went to get matching eyebrow piercings. we chose dons cause it was the cheapest option we could find. the second i walked in, he was sort of rude. he asked "what do u want today?" and i said something to my mom and she said "what?" to me. he yelled and said "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" and my mom said "eyebrow piercing." he said "sigh, okay". mine didnt have too many complications. but i asked him to re mark my piercing cause i did not like the way it was placed. his attitude was very off putting. he moved it little by little and it got annoying, so i just left it at that. the vibe of the store was kinda weird. my friends eyebrow piercing was so much worse. the bar was very short and he couldnt find a matching ball for it, so one ball was bigger than the other. which is very unprofessional. it was pretty noticeable, and her piercing bled like crazy. it might have been a her thing, but ive never seen so much blood from a piercing. after a couple days, her piercing started sinking into her skin cause of how short the bar was. don should not have a piercing license or whatever you need to pierce people, he was VERY dry and not nice or comfortable to be around. he was also unsanitary. no gloves. he doesnt care about his customers. no wonder why he is so cheap. the price isnt worth your piercing migrating and potentially rejecting. there have also been tons of piercing places complaining and saying how people come from dons all the time saying how he isnt a good piercer, and more than not always messes up. dont come here, it isnt worth it. read more

Got my nose pierced here about a week ago. They were super quick and responsive and were able to make an appointment with me same day. Clean space, informative piercer (can't remember his name unfortunately but he had a great beard, lol). Ring is healing up nicely too! read more

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I went to Don's when I was a junior in high school to get my helix piercing done. When I arrived, a man named Mike (not Don) did my piercing. He claimed to know what he was doing, but when He pierced my ear, my ear started gushing blood. The angle of the piercing looked very wrong. I tried to let it heal, but the length of the stud prevented it from healing for over a year. I had to go to Skynn piercing and PMU tattoo to get the piercing fixed. Would not recommend Don's. read more

Best tattoo shop. Don does great work! He has done many pieces for me and I am always thrilled with them.

I just got a tattoo here with my sister. Zach helped us and we couldn't be happier! We love how it turned out and are so excited to come back! Zach was amazing and walked us through everything. He made our entire experience comfortable and always made sure we were satisfied. We called and got an appointment same day! Excellent service. Very pleased with the pricing as well. 10/10 read more

My cousin got his first tattoo here by Addy. She did such a great job on him, I ended up getting tattooed by her a few weeks later. A friend of mine owns a tattoo shop in the city and quoted me twice the price. Before I booked my appt with Addy, I pretty much stalked her Instagram account to see her work. The saying goes, "you get what you pay for". I have no complaints at all with how my tattoo turned out. I recommended her to all my friends. And my friend recently got his tattoo done by her and loves it. I will definitely come back here for future tattoos. read more

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It was time for another trip to Don's to finish off my first tattoo. This time I had him put in a tribal background to the zodiac tattoo he did on me a couple of months ago. I couldn't be happier with the end result! (I posted a picture of it in my Yelp Pics) Don's creativity is amazing. Not only is he a very good sketch artist and does outstanding tattoo work, he sees things, possibilities in his head and has that uncanny ability to translate those visions to reality on your skin. What a gift and a true talent! As I have stated in my previous review, the staff at Don's are all talented tattoo artists and very friendly and courteous. Getting a tattoo should be a fun experience and Don's team of artists make it so. If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, before you just go into the first little shop you come across, do yourself a favor and check out Don's before you let just anyone start inking your body. Tattoo's are pretty much permanent so you want to be sure you select the right place and person! I not only gained a beautiful tattoo that I am thrilled with, but made some new and good friends in the process. Thank you, Don and team!! read more

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This review is solely based upon the piercing services I received here not the tattoo. I came here for a nose piercing and I just overall recommend going to another place. The piercer is so hard to get a hold of if you face complications from your piercing and ultimately he is unreliable. I visited the shop multiple times to try to get his assistance and advice about my piercing troubles but he was never there and Don said he comes and goes as he pleases. I ended up going to an actual piercing establishment and was told my jewelry (that I got here) was not in regulation. This frustrated me because although I should do my own research on a piercing, I feel like it's the piercers job to educate as well. And the piercer did not do this. I don't recommend getting a piercing here unless you want to be stressed and never get the help you need. read more

Came in to get my third lobes pierced and it was fantastic. I was seated right away and felt comfortable. The man who pierced me kept asking how I was doing and was very sweet. Great price and the jewelry is good. Will be coming back for my fourths. read more

Was not happy with our experience here! My daughter went in to get her belly button pierced after it was recommended by 2 different people. We realized later that the piercing was put in upside down...why would he do that??? Also seems like the bar is too small & he didn't have a very big selection of jewelry to pick from. Everyone we spoke to about what to expect were able to lay on a table during the piercing and my daughter sat in a salon chair. Besides all of that the piercer was just not very nice. He seemed put off that we were even there, like we were bothering him. Not very good service at all! Didn't give us anything to take with us about aftercare. Oh and her belly button bled and he gave us a paper towel. Will not be recommending!! read more

Don runs a very clean and professional studio, specializing in custom tattooing and piercings. I've personally had a lot of work done here, as has my wife, and would never consider going any where else. DTI has been my sole studio for ink since my first visit in 2009 and dozens of sessions since. The work performed by Don and his artists speaks for itself. If there's any doubt, walk in and check out some of the hundreds of jobs that have been done. There are books and books showing proof of product. Don, and the other artists, take pride in their work and consider each job a personal reflection of themselves. They take endless time to ensure that you're getting exactly what you want before they even consider loading a needle into the gun. Tattoos are too often regrettable, but if you get a tat you regret from DTI, the fault can only lie with you. read more

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I went in with a few friends to get tattoos done by Kat. This was for my first tattoo, so naturally I was quite anxious about the process, and I was very specific about what I wanted. I sent in a picture to Kat, and she drew up a great design for me. She DELIVERED! I love my new tattoo! I was very impressed with her work, and the cost was extremely reasonable. 100% satisfied. Kat was also super nice and fun to talk to; she made me feel really at ease with the whole process, walking me through exactly what she was doing. I also saw a tattoo that the owner, Don, created on another customer and it was absolutely beautiful. I can see why he's always booked full for appointments. Highly recommended! read more

Got my conch pierced here over the weekend. very unprofessional since the piercer didn't go over the process at all, used the wrong jewelry which he didn't show me before hand, and wasn't the nicest. had to get my piercing taken out today. I don't recommend getting pierced here. read more

Love this place! I got my cartilage pierced here in 2016 and they did a great job. Today, I took my 14 year old sister to get her nose pierced and Mikey did a great job on her as well. He's very friendly and knows what he's doing. read more

Went here to get my septum pierced and I could not be more pleased with my experience. Mike (Mikey?) did the job and it was, dare I say, practically painless! I don't know how he did it, but the piercing itself hurt far less than any of my other piercings and once It was in there was no pain whatsoever. Mike was calm, professional, and patient. The shop is tiny and I was a little concerned about its credibility at first considering it's not some big deluxe place, but I couldn't be happier with the experience. The price was right, too! read more

A few months ago, I was originally looking to get a piercing but when I checked Don's website I saw they have a lady tattoo artist so I thought "why not support a lady artist?" I checked her instagram and I was blown away by her art. After seeing her work, I immediately booked. She is booked for a while but DEFINITELY worth the wait! I have never been so excited to get a tattoo from someone. Addy is so sweet and great at keeping conversations going. I'm naturally a quiet and shy person but she made me feel comfortable! Even showed me updates on my favorite cover up that she is working on. She succeeded my expectations. I love the tattoo she did and it is now one of my favorites. After my tattoo appt, I went home and told all of my friends about how awesome she is and to go to her if they can! Shared her instagram to them so they can see her work too. Will be back to see her again in February read more

I need help idk how to take out my nose ring ( the one with the ball) and i don't want to pay for them to take it out and i've emailed and messaged them but no one has answered read more

Don, we walked in today at 2:30 with my cousin and my two friends. You are great but I'm sorry because of your artist "Shawn", his poor attitude and unenthusiastic approach to the work that I've always wanted done we will unfortunately not be able to do business with you. I'd be willing to work with you personally but that's it. I apologize for the negative feedback but you must be made aware of this. Peter read more

I had an incredibly amazing experience here. Cassandra was my tattoo artist, I had been referred to her by a mutual friend. She was wonderful from the start, very friendly and accommodating. She took her time to make sure everything was done right, and was just great through every step. I would recommend her to anyone looking to get a tattoo. Not only was she friendly, she is sincerely a very talented artist, and makes you feel super comfortable. read more

Came in on a busy Friday. Don showed genuine consideration for me as a customer, trying to figure out when and who might be able to help me. He talked to his artists and helped work out a plan then when things didn't go as planned he called me back personally and asked me to come in early the next day so he could do my piece himself. Don is an outstanding artist and business owner and works to make sure the whole shop follows his lead. Oh and that Saturday he came in earlier...was his birthday and his day off! Very impressed and I'll be back read more

This is a fun and friendly shop. I'm not a flash kinda girl and I was impressed when I walked in...no racks of flash on display! My husband and I each had pieces done and we were very happy with the quality of work and the level of creativity. read more

My experience here was fantastic. I moved 1,000 miles away from the places I've gotten my other tattoos, so I wanted to find a new artist in the area. I walked in on a Saturday, was recommended Cassandra (since she was away from the shop), came back on Monday to talk to her about my idea, and came back on Wednesday to have the work done. She is incredibly talented and friendly - I gave her a rough concept of what I was planning and she took my images and just absolutely knocked it out of the park. I couldn't recommend Don's and Cassandra any more highly. I told her I'd be back & I will! read more

I got my hips and finger pierced here and had great service both times. The piercer is fast, and always friendly. Very clean shop too.

Don has done multiple tattoos for me and always hooks me up with really BA stuff. He works with me to come up with some cool ideas. It's not like other shops where they just want you to pick up some flash and throw it on and get you out. Don and his guys make you feel like you're hanging out with friends. They're not jerks like other shops. You will get what you want and more from Don and the rest of the shop. read more

I have 1 word for this place and it's AMAZING! I have gotten 3 tattoos from Cassandra she does amazing work for a very good price! Everyone has always been friendly to me as well. They are busy most of the time but I normally contact them threw their Facebook that tends to work better than calling. But I wouldn't get a tattoo anywhere else. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I can't wait to go back at the end of the summer to finish the rest of my tattoos! read more

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Popped into the shop last night for the first time with my wife to get a small his/hers tattoo and was greeted by the owner of the shop, Don. From here until we left, Don was incredible to work with. He was able to seat us immediately, which I thought was awesome after hearing that they are usually booked out for a while. We will definitely be going back to this shop for any and all future ink. read more

James is so awesome! He's so sweet and professional and does amazing work. I've also been pierced my Mikey and he's just as awesome.

Absolutely cannot say any words that describe how much I am beyond pleased with Don and his work. The entire shop is fantastic and super friendly. Don is an absolute master of this craft. He is worth the wait 100%. Recommend recommend recommend!! read more

I got my belly pierced here just a few days ago. HORRIBLE. It was painful and I actually had to find a way to take it out. It got infected after 4 days and yes I cleaned it with proper solution 2 times a day. It was red, swollen and irritated. I couldn't get the ball to budge so I had to use rubber gloves to get it off and after taking it out my belly was gushing blood. I had to compress it to stop bleeding and now I have a bandaid over it. I would not go here for your piercings. I have to go on antibiotics so I won't get a stomach infecting. Worst experience ever! The jewelry was also too small, the staff was too short, and left a divot in my skin. When I took the ball of you couldn't even see the staff. I was so swollen that the piercing sunk right into the hole. read more

Such a great atmosphere. Mikey is very professional and quick with his piercings. All of mine have healed nicely and look amazing! I was tattooed by Don for my birthday, and despite wanting a piece with a lot of straight lines on the back of my neck, it turned out amazing! read more

Don was excellent. It was my first tattoo where I let the artist interpret my idea as opposed to walking in with a predetermined image. Right away Don made sure I knew that he was willing to go back to the drawing board if I didn't like his interpretation. That was not necessary because he nailed it. It was a quarter sleeve and I am 100% satisfied with the result. Great guy with a great sense of customer service. read more

I recently went to get two piercings with Mikey at Don's and I had a great experience. As a walk in, I expected to wait a while, but I was helped immediately. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes! Mikey was wonderful! The piercings were far easier than I feared and he was very gentle. I will definitely be recommending him! read more

I decided to give this shop a try since I go by it regularly. I'm so glad I did! The shop is very clean and every artist is so very talented. I got a very large chest piece of peonies done and liked it so much that I came back to have the cutest little bluebird tattooed on my shoulder. Both custom. I came in with the basic drawings and the artists brought them to life. Although I have not had Don tattoo me yet, I've watched him work though and he is fantastic. Maybe some day I'll get a tattoo from him, but in the mean time I have full respect and confidence in the work of any of the artists here. I'm so intrigued by the whole process. One of these days I'm going to get a piercing done too. Pricing seems reasonable for quality of work done. I feel like I'm hanging out with friends whenever I go here for a tattoo! read more