This is a great shop with some very talented artists - their prices are fair and they definitely…read moretake care of repeat customers. The entire tattoo process can be scary to first timers, but they're all friendly and will make it as painless (ha!) as possible. Each artist has several photo albums of their work available to look through and you should definitely go through them to get a feel for what styles the artists excel in - I'd say all three can do just about anything, but Ed is the man for old school designs, Hawk will nail anything Native American influenced, etc.

This is the most unprofessional tattoo shop I have ever seen. For one, I was quoted two different…read moreprices and paid the higher price (which was overpriced anyways). Then, your shop manager won't even complete my tattoo. He waits until 2 hours before the appointment to message my husband on Facebook to cancel because he didn't order supplies in time. Gets mad. Says he won't fix it or tattoo me again. Garbage business practices and garbage work.

I had messaged around to various places to see if they were able to perform a sensitive piercing…read more Nic was the only person who responded. I looked at the reviews and decided to call and make an appointment. I am so glad this is where fate led me. Nic was extremely professional and made me feel very comfortable in a situation others may have been extremely embarrassed. Like others have said, he explained everything involved in the process. He didn't make me feel like he was in a rush. I'm a bleeder, and he was very focused on making sure it was taken care of before sending me on my way. I have plans for more piercings and some stretching, and I know that's the only place I'm going.

Nic was fantastic, I was so nervous, but he took time and explain everything beforehand and calmed…read moremy nerves. He had an amazing touch and I barely felt a pinch. I would definitely recommend this business.

My 12 year old got their ears pierced today and the experience was wonderful. Everyone was so nice…read moreand the shop was clean and welcoming.

Phenomenal tattoo shop full of friendly, skilled folks and wonderful vibes. I initially went in to…read moreget my ears re-pierced and was so impressed I came back for a LOVELY tattoo!

Was in town and got a new tattoo from Karina, really good job, fast and clean. I highly recommend…read moreher for tattoos.

First off, I want to say that I'm super bummed out that I didn't check out 9 Dot until the 2 weeks…read moreprior to my moving away. One of the best shops I have been to, hands down. (I've been to MANY) Chuck Day is friendly and enthusiastic about all kinds of art. It is a strictly custom shop, with original works of art covering the walls instead of ugly, outdated flash. My fiance and I (coincidentally) purchased gift-certificates for eachother from 9Dot and when we came in to make an appointment, Chuck offered to come in on his day off to tattoo us. I don't think he does that regularly, but we were getting large pieces and he was sympathetic to our need to get done quickly, as we were moving soon. My fiance had a giant piece done on his calf, and I had Chuck tattoo a huge eagle on my throat. He works quickly, even though he takes breaks about every 45 minutes or so. I don't mind taking breaks, but my fiance was in a lot of pain, so he wanted to get through it as fast as possible. (Wuss!) Overall, 9 Dot is a fantastic shop. VERY CLEAN, with a focus on art. They have lots of art and magazines to look at while you wait for your appointment, and a funky mix of hiphop, soul, with a smidge of hardcore music fills the large open space. If I still lived in Iowa, I would not have to find another shop or artist ever again. I seriously can't gush enough! Thanks Chuck! You did a splendid job!

Professional, and great quality I definitely recommend mojo studios to anyone! Call ahead and make…read morean appointment

Best shop in central Illinois!! Immaculate, friendly, professional, high quality work. Anything you…read morecan dream up, they will translate into the most beautiful ink. All of my artwork has been done by Dan and Brett and I wouldn't have it any other way. Give these guys a call, schedule your appointment and you will be highly impressed!!

Zack made my first tattoo experience unforgettable. I came in on September 13th for a tattoo on my…read morechest and I felt comfortable, informed, and well taken care of throughout the process. The entire team's professionalism added to the relaxed atmosphere, and the studio had a truly great vibe. My tattoo has healed beautifully, and I can't wait to see Zack again in December! The talent and care he provided truly exceeded my expectations. If you're on the fence, give Zack and his team a try at Freedom!

My third tattoo and my first from Tim Beck. All I can say is he far exceeded my expectations…read more Absolutely amazing talent. I'm so happy I listened to his advice on the colors and location of my tattoo. I really couldn't be more happy. Tim has a beautiful, clean shop with an incredibly friendly staff who are also extremely talented. I don't see myself ever using any other shop in the future.

Jason is a wonderful artist & has done amazing work on me. Prices are reasonable and not insane…read morelike other shops. 10/10! Will absolutely be back for more! Love the atmosphere!

Jason is a fantastic artist!! I have multiple works by him and now have had my daughter, son and…read morehis girlfriend all tattooed by Jason also! Would go to NO ONE else!!

made an appointment for a piercing for a Friday. I took the day off work because I was going to…read more have a long weekend. Showed up 10 mins early and the piecer was a no show and the waiting room had 6 other people waiting. This is NOT ok. Major waste of money and time. I do not recommend this place even to my worse enemy.

I came here with my boyfriend to get matching tattoos! Edwin was a great artist and played a movie…read morewhile we were getting it done, he did so much to ensure that he got the right design and that he was putting it in the exact spot we wanted. I definitely felt comfortable here! If you live near or are visiting the quad cities definitely stop by if you're wanting a new piece!

I can't say enough good things about Steeve and the entire Release Body Modification team!…read more This Iowa City gem is easy to walk past on Linn Street as it's not super flashy on the outside. They're open Tuesday through Saturday and take appointments with a $20 deposit. Peep their website for specials and availability, as it's appointment only. My nine year old had a horror story from a botched Claire's piercing years ago. (Long story short, it wasn't done properly and her lobe ripped. Eek.) Fast forward a few years and after letting her lobes heal fully-- I felt we were ready to try again. I contacted Steeve and he was confident we'd have no issues and I set up an appointment! We popped in on a Tuesday (buy one piercing, get one free). The staff greeted us with smiles! My daughter, Cora, went to the jewelry case and selected a bubble gum pink opal set that were reasonably priced. There was quite a selection: tons of sizes, metals, etc. Steeve was a calm, professional presence that treated Cora with respect and care. He walked her through the process and showed her what he was doing or going to do. He let her know he'd stop whenever she wanted and really emphasized it was ok to be nervous. He had her do deep breaths throughout as a way to countdown when a piercing was going to happen and even jammed some Taylor Swift during the appointment. It was refreshing as a parent to not be the one he was talking to, but Cora, instead. It's her ears after all! Cora was a rockstar (not even a tear was shed) but I attest it is partly because Steeve and the entire team set her up for success. Reminder-- bring an ID! Even for littles it is required. Release Body Modification is a piercing shop that can do just about anything you want, piercing wise. Quality is definitely the #1 priority from the piercing itself to the jewelry sold here. Beyond that, I can't emphasize enough that it is a compassionately run shop. Set up your appointment today!

It has been several months now and my septum has healed perfectly! Had no issues with healing and…read moreit looks fantastic!