I had to go back to get my piercings put back in. And I wrote the wrong name in my previous review…read more The piercer's name is Megan. She was extremely professional, friendly. I will be returning to purchase more jewelry. Highly recommend!

Great experience ( nose piercing) with friendly staff. Bring cash- I wish I had known this going in.read more

Don't get a piercing here he pierces with hoops which is sooooo bad for you and he only said to…read moreclean with water I went to a different shop to get my shit fixed

My go to for tattoos! Jason and Katie have done magnificent pieces for me. Jason has also…read morespectacular cover up pieces for me as well. I always have a great and interesting time when I go and get ink done. They are reasonably priced and worth every penny.

We had an amazing experience with this shop. Madison was professional and accommodating. The…read moreatmosphere was clean and inviting. The whole staff was so friendly. If you are looking to have work done, I would highly recommend this business. Fair pricing. I will definitely be back to work with Madison again. Thank you Area51 tattoo!!!

Wanted a memorial piece to honor the two most important men in my life, and was referred here by my…read moreGF, who'd gotten more than a few pieces done by these cats. Dakota not only knocked it out of the park, he was the consummate professional, and demonstrated a profound understanding of how important his job is when it comes to deeply personal works of skin art. I've had work done from Germany to Joliet Penitentiary, and more than a few places in between, and this experience by far was the most sublimely pleasant. One of the many reasons I love Crystal Lake and life in the far suburbs, and one of the many reasons I'll have to make the drive back out here when I end up having to move back to the city in a few weeks.

i absolutely love this place!! Danielle is phenomenal. she is clearly highly knowledgeable and…read moreexperienced, she is so sweet, and she takes care of you and your piercing. very clean and professional, you are definitely in good hands with her. i got my vertical labret in July, and yesterday she did my tongue im in pain but its good pain- im so happy with it. and the needle barely hurt! will definitely be returning for any of my other piercing needs and maybe even a tattoo

Just went back to Danielle for my 3rd piercing from her. It's been 6 years since my first one…read more(daith), my second one (nostril) was 4 years ago and my third (helix) today. All of my piercings have healed super fast and keloid free. Danielle is very calm, informative and client focused. I will be going back to her for future piercings. Go see her!

Hitler could have been the greatest artist on the planet, but no one would know because no self…read morerespecting individual would hang that assholes work on their walls. The same perspective should go for tattoo work. If the artist is a dirtbag, don't display their work. Joe Beatty and his crew of beautiful artisans, are courageous and exquisite. Their professional and always on point. Creative and intuitive trades people of highest order.... And above all I not only trust them with my canvas, I'd trust them as a gift to their community.

Took my daughter in for a nose piercing before high school started. The entire experience was…read moreamazing. The woman piercing was outstanding, took her time, made my daughter feel at ease. Cannot say enough expect damn professional. The gentlemen checking us in awesome as well

Love this place! Such great friendly professional place! I come here from Chicago because it's the…read morebest! Plus close to the train so super easy. All of their work is amazing from what I've seen, but me and my wife use Glick. His use of colors and fine lines are outstanding, you will not be disappointed. And from what I've heard they are expanding and getting a piercing station! So obviously they are doing right!

great art work showed them what I wanted came back week later had it drawn up exactly the way I…read morewanted.very professional. Very clean studio.would definitely recommend them.

Saw Johnny. His work is incredible,but not a fan of his flaky way of doing business ;showed up half…read morean hour late to my appointment and when I mentioned that,he shrugged and had no apology. He likes to bring up his political views which is a hot button and really has no place when you're dealing with customers (PS I really don't care),and also didn't wear a mask while tattooing me and talked about how he "doesn't care" and won't wear one in his shop. Probably won't be back for any more pieces. Not worth the delusional,ignorant republican ramblings,Covid infested germs permeating the air,or sitting around for 30+ plus when I have an appointment. I'm looking for talent AND exceptional customer service. Oh yes - he also talked mad crap about former artists that worked for him(including his current apprentice),other artists in the area (including a few I've been to that honestly are phenomenal artists and people). I would rather he just be quiet and tattoo. His talking and ranting and taking potshots at others really ruins the experience. He doesn't seem to be too quick on the uptake which makes conversation laborious and awkward. He also spends time on personal phone calls or on hold trying to handle some issues with his personal bills and such. Dude do that on your own time(or while you were 30 mins late opening your shop for my appointment). Not worth the trouble.

I was here today for my 2nd tattoo there. Loved it!!! The artist is amazing and does exactly what…read moreyou want! The new building is everything, more modern, updated chairs, clean environment I would recommend Lunchbox to anyone!!!