Hands down the best shop around. Awesome atmosphere with incredible artists! Can't recommend this place enough

I have been wanting to get my nose pierced for over 10 years, but never got up the courage to do it! I spent several hours looking for a trustworthy piercing shop in my area, and finally exhaled when I found Electric Tattoo Parlor! I scheduled an appointment online with Ian for about a week out. I arrived to my appointment on time and Ian was there to welcome me! It was very clean inside and I appreciated that piercings are done in a private room in the back. Ian walked me through the whole process and showed me how everything is sterilized before the piercing. He quickly put me at ease! Ian did a great job with my nose piercing and walked me through aftercare. I was able to get everything I needed for aftercare at the shop. He also has you come back 2-4 weeks after the piercing for a checkup and to swap out to a shorter post! The fact that they have you come back to ensure the piercing is healing well shows that they actually care about the quality of their work. I only had my piercing yesterday, but I LOVE it and I'm so happy with my experience and how it turned out. I have already recommended Electric Tattoo to several friends and will DEFINITELY go back whenever I want another piercing! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Nostril piercing by Ian - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

Very friendly and professional. Clean shop. Tattoo looks great! Will definitely be back and would recommend.

I have been here on several occasions. Nate and Skye have done work on me they are amazing. My daughter and Bestie have also gotten work from Emily as well. Al beautiful. Go here you wont be sorry!! read more

I took my daughter here to get a double helix piercing. Joanne was friendly, requested ID for my daughter, which I appreciate (I've heard other places do not request ID for underage clients), and she explained everything very clearly. My only complaint is the price. Her friend got a double piercing at another parlor and she was charged $60 total. I paid $160 here. My assumption is that the difference in price is due to the use of titanium studs, but it doesn't help the feeling that lube should have at least been offered. OUCH! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

I'm a professional chef I hate yelp with a passion, I love the people that make it happen every single day. First tattoo was here with Teddi they are so dope and I'm more than happy with every piece they did for me and the rest to come read more

Got my tattoo today by Phil Crespo. Very Nice . Very Professional. Exactly what i wanted . Thank You!

I have got a tattoo and multiple piercings from here. Today I got the forward helix on both ears pierced. Ian and Jo put me at ease and were really friendly. The facility is super clean and I will be bringing my daughter back here to get her ears pierced. They use extensive sterilization with everything they do. Everyone I have encountered here are really friendly and knowledgeable. I will be back. read more

Always an amazing experience here. I'd highly recommend anyone in this shop, but Devin is my go to guy! Very clean place with super friendly artists who really talk you through what to expect when getting tattooed. I also got my belly button piercing here by Ian - it was my 11th piercing and it was the least painful one I've ever gotten. He was super knowledgeable and fun! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - My favorite tattoo done by Devin! - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

Had an appointment today with Connie and I will definitely be back here! Everyone here is super nice, the place is clean and my tattoo turned out exactly like I wanted it! Connie is awesome! She's patient, really took her time to make sure the placement was perfect and even had 2 more sets of eyes look at it before she started it. She's a perfectionist and I loved it! I am beyond happy with her work. Thanks again Connie! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH THE SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE. This is by far the worst experience I've had with a tattoo artist and I have dealt with many. I was asking for a snake and peony coverup design with a distinct style and I brought in a reference photo (posted below.) I was recommended TEDDY GARSON for the job, and I liked her work on previous clients. I asked if she could create a coverup that looks like the reference photo I brought in but with a few more flowers or snakes and she said of course, no problem. So I booked an appointment a month from when I came in ($100 down deposite.) I asked her if she had created a design about a week before the appointment and the answer was NO. She ended up not even showing me the design until I arrived to the shop for my session because she said "that's how she does things" (had I been told that's how she does her work, I would have never picked her as my artist in the first place.) I didn't like the design she showed me at first so I asked her to change it. BECAUSE OF THIS SHE WAISTED AN HOUR OF OUR APPOINTMENT TO REDRAW IT AND I PAID FOR A FULL DAYS SESSION ($700.) Mind you I don't earn alot of money. The second design was better, still didn't look anything like what I asked for, but she repeatedly told me to just trust her, she "KNOWS" what she's doing. So a week after I got the tattoo I messaged her and said I really wasn't happy with it and asked her if she could add color to it since, at that point, she only used grey, purple, and some black, which DID NOT COVER AND WOULD NOT EVER COVER THE PREVIOUS TATTOO COMPLETELY LIKE SHE SAID. In her response her attitude was completely disrespectful, and made me feel like I was just a pain in her ass and not her customer. She made me feel completely uncomfortable to come in for the second session and at that point I didn't even trust her too finish the tattoo how I wanted. This tattoo has made me extremely self concious and I am now GETTING IT REMOVED as soon as I can afford it. My wedding date is now being postponed because of how ugly this tattoo make feel. (Posted below.) This post does not reflect my views of the other artist at the shop. read more

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The shop is extremely clean, which is something I worry about. I've been seeing Teddi G for all of my tattoos, she does an amazing job at a very fair price. She is easy to schedule with and always has the best ideas for tats. I've never been disappointed with anything she's come up with. She can literally tattoo anything you can come up with. All of the artists are pretty cool, but Teddi is badass. read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Part one of my sleeve - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

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Outstanding tattoo parlor. Came highly recommended from a friend and very pleased when I arrived there. Exceptionally clean, staff is very friendly and helpful. Not bougie like other tattoo artists are from other places are. Within the last 5 months we've had five different pieces completed there, which came out amazing. I am glad to highly recommend this place to others. read more

I have been coming here since 2019 and I love it. I see Nate Bijork, and he is so nice and friendly, has a very creative mind and precise with tattooing. I get a ton of compliments on the line work on my pieces that I've collected in that 4 year period. The people are so friendly, and have great positive energy. This place is great for first timers who maybe a little nervous of the whole experience. You'll eventually fall in love and will most likely return for more wicked ink! The facilities are very clean and hygienic. They offer tattoo and piercing after care. Also a new cbd delta 8 counter as well. read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Latest tattoo done by Nate Bijork. - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

Absolutely AMAZING artists work here! Billy Raike is hands down the best artist I have ever been tattooed by. After a great deal of research and patiently waiting for the books to open for Billy- the result was definitely well worth the wait!! Not only is his work stellar, but he is friendly and funny too. At this shop the artists are NOT a$$holes, they have a good vibe- which is customer service friendly from the moment you walk in the door. Ian the piercer is great too! I will be back soon, I highly recommend this shop and Billy Raike! read more

Best tattoo experience I've had. I was looking for an artist to add onto my current piece. My girlfriend found Krissy way back in August. I called and scheduled for April, seemed like ages ago but I'm so grateful I did. The entire process with Krissy was such a breeze. She made it easy and fun. She worked fast while keeping precision. The end results far exceeded my expectations. What an amazing job. I could not have hoped for a better outcome! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - New addition - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

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Have to review this place immediately. Teddi was my tattoo artist and she was cool as hell and had such a gentle hand it barely hurt. The shop itself is open and very clean. They were able to fit me in same day and the price was more than reasonable. I will DEFINITELY be back! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

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Great experience, this was my second tattoo with Steve and extremely happy with my lighthouse. Covered up an old tattoo and it turned out awesome. Very friendly staff, clean, and great atmosphere - highly recommend this establishment! I will be back! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Out with the old and in with the new - by Steve Sims - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

Awesome shop.very clean and friendly..Nate Bjork did a killer job on my freddy and jason portraits..turned out better then I imagined!! Will be back read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Freddy and Jason by Nate Bjork - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

Went here in 2018 for a double helix piercing by Ian and it was awesome, healed well and very professional! Then in early 2020 got a tattoo done by Tom which was also awesome. Couldn't of asked for a better experience here, this is the one place I trust to decorate my body, even after moving to Florida I came back for a navel piercing. 10/10 would recommend to anybody in the area! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Double Helix piercing done by Ian at Electric Tattoo in Carpentersville - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

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Will update with pics of my work here later. But Devin Stubbs is a phenomenal ARTIST. His work and passion for his art goes beyond just his movement of the needle... he selects the most interesting of tattoo ink companies (including one on me from Great Britain that has been around since the 1950s. Pretty cool). [/Hipster tattoo rant] read more

This is a new shop, but those chairs are filled with people who know what they are doing and have the experience to back it. The facility is VERY clean and comfortable. With the low partitions, you get a great shop feel and everyone is able to chat and hang out. Makes for a nice open and airy atmosphere. This past Sunday was my second appt with Tom [owner] who finished my back tattoo. He took his time to make sure I was comfortable with the ideas he had and followed through perfectly! It is great to find a shop that not only produces great work, but also has the passion and caring for the art they produce! Do yourself a favor and check these people out! read more

This place is amazing. Everyone is super nice and the work is amazing. I got my first tattoo here and they were very clear with how the entire process was going to go. Very clean place. And good pricing read more

I will definitely recommend Electric Tattoos. I had a great experience with my artist Nate. The tattoo was more than what I expected. It's perfect! I am an awe over how amazing my new tattoo is. I will definitely be returning to Electric Tattoos! read more

I was quite impressed. Never having a tattoo, I was a little nervous about the stereotype parlor but Electric Tattoo dispelled that immediately. The location is easy to get to, the facility is clean and the artists were very easy to work with and helped us feel comfortable. There was no rolling eyes or anything else because we were new to this experience. I highly recommend Electric Tattoo to anyone looking for a great experience in getting a tattoo. Newbies welcome! read more

We took our young daughter there to get her ears pierced - she was very nervous but they did such a great job talking calmly to her and explaining everything they did as they did it. It really helped put her at ease. read more

I cannot begin to explain how happy I was with this entire establishment. I have been looking for a tattoo artist for a while but havnt felt comfortable with anyone that is until I met Krissy. All I can say is THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! You made one of the hardest things in my life into a beautiful tattoo on my body that will be with me forever. I love it so much I cannot help but tear up. Krissy your work ethic and your ability to make me feel so comfortable made my experience that much more enjoyable. You communicated with me well and you made sure my tattoo was spot on. We may remember how to spell dr Seuss forever now! Will send all of my friends/family your way for tattoos. Love you! Thank you. Will be visiting again soon! read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

We took our daughter to Electric Tattoo to get her ears pierced and couldn't be more pleased. Ian greeted us, showed my daughter the jewelry choices and was extremely easy to work with. She backed out the first time we stopped in since she was scared but we decided to go back the next week when she was ready. On the second visit, Ian and Brandon made my daughter feel very comfortable and made sure she knew everything that was going on so she wouldn't be scared. They teamed up to pierce both ears at one time so she would just get it over with quickly. As a parent, it was great to watch both Ian and Brandon take such great care of my daughter. Would recommend 100% read more

This place was recommended to me by not 1 person, but 3. I went there and walked in wanting my cartilage pierced. This was my 4th time having them done as previous places had done a messing job and I was stuck waking up to my ear bleeding in the morning and it never healed. Anyway, I've never had piercing go so smoothly. It was super sanitary, quick but very efficient, and the woman was so nice. I was able to sleep on my ears like 2 days later. I don't know what it was but I'm coming back here for every other piercing I get. read more

I got a conch piercing here and it was painless. Ian is great and makes you feel relaxed. The place is really clean, I'll definitely come back. read more

If you need a tattoo you aren't going to find a place around here as welcoming and encouraging to get the best tattoo possible Krissy was supportive and extremely calming as she walked me through the entire process to make it as easy as possible! Amazing service read more

I took my daughter to get her ears pierced, but had to leave when I discovered that they charge $35 PER EAR, plus at least $35 per earring, for a total of $140! Ridiculous price! read more

Go see handsome Tom. He did some lettering for me in 2016 and I love it. Plus he took me right before close and didn't make me feel rushed. Very cool place. I'll definitely be back for my next tattoo. read more

I sat for Bryan yesterday, for two separate pieces and couldn't be any happier with the process overall, and especially the outcome of the work. When I gave Bryan my 'mock-up' of what I had in mind, he provided feedback based on his experience and expertise in the industry, which was very much appreciated and taken into consideration. As soon as I arrived to my appointment, Bryan was working collaboratively with me to ensure my expectations were not only met, but exceeded. He walked through his vision for how to get the paw print as realistic as possible, and clarified how he'd recommend the chest piece to be modified to look proportionate and clean. Through the 4 different artists I've sat for, Bryan is by far the most impressive. He cares about his work and I got the impression that the two pieces he was doing for me were the most important to him at the time. I know the work he does for someone else today will also receive that same diligence and attention. I will most certainly be back to Bryan for my next few tattoos, he exceeded my expectations on these two pieces which are very important to me. Plus the shop overall - very clean and much more inviting than other local parlors. And the Melissa Etheridge music was an added bonus. read more

Coming from a modern-day hero! Laying in the chair I feel like I'm at my grandmothers house. When I lay back and follow sleep in comfort. I wake up and feel like I am in heaven from both the wonderful artwork in the piercing bright white lights!I love this place. Thinking about leasing the storefront next-door so I can live closer read more

Electric Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - Carpentersville, Illinois

This shop rules. Devin Stubbs is incredibly good at what he does, and I believe that the other artists there share his standards of great tattooing. read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I made an appointment to have my septum pierced. Meagan was my piercer. I picked my jewelry and she sterilized it. She put the clamp on my septum and pierced it. She tried to pull the jewelry through and the opening for the horseshoe was too small for my septum. So, I had to sit there with the needle, cork on the end, while she sterilized another size that would fit. Fine. She brought the new jewelry in and pushed it through. Success. Or so I hoped. I hopped off the table and went to the mirror. It was awful and crooked. Noticeably crooked. She then told me I could TAPE IT AT NIGHT TO FIX IT. WHAT?!?!? I told her I was in no way taping it to "fix it". She said she could re pierce it to correct it. She re clamped my septum and pushed the needle through AGAIN. Upon pushing it through she said immediately "I don't like it". She took the needle out. I'm bleeding. And she says, you're going to have to wait for it to heal and get it done at a later time. "Today's just not your day to get it pierced." What?!?!? Not my day? Not YOUR day! I should have ran when I asked you if you had ever pierced yourself and you said no. I should have left when the jewelry you let me pick was too small for my nose. I should have left when the first needle was crooked. I will never ever be back again and will be sure to tell all of my friends and following I have for my business that Meagan is not a qualified piercer. Do not go here for piercings under any circumstances. read more

The best collection of artists you will find...period. Collectively, the gifted artists at Electric Tattoo Parlor are not just the nicest, funniest, and most professional group of tattoo artists in the Chicago land area but their artistry can stand up against anyone in the business. All this and the costs for a permanent gift to yourself are beyond reasonable. I've had my fair share of tattoos throughout my life but while searching my local area I came across Billy Raike's work and was determined to step back into getting a tattoo after 15 years. You simply will not find a more well rounded, detail oriented, and masterful artist then Billy. I will continue to visit Billy until I begin to run out of space, and at the same time I anxiously away my appointment with Nate Bjork. Nate's skill is unparalleled, especially in his specialty of horror portraits, but he can do it all. I have plans to hopefully have work done with both Tom Begley, and the newest addition to their talented squad, Krissy Bergquist who has already done a wonderful job with work for my wife. All I need now is the bankroll and empty skin surface area to continue with my new interest with my friends at Electric Tattoo Parlor. read more

My first tattoo and I couldn't be happier. Krissy was referred to me by two friends and she was outstanding. Pleasant, professional, and incredibly talented. From what I could tell, every artist was fantastic and the quality of their work was off the charts. The facility was spotless and I highly recommend it. read more

Tom is incredible!! Such a great person as well as an amazing artist. I really appreciated me visit there for a new tattoo. Easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable the whole time. Definitely recommend this parlor for any ink read more