I rarely write reviews but I had to after getting pierced here yesterday. I absolutely loveddd my…read moreexperience. The studio itself is so cute, super clean & has such a warm feminine welcoming vibe. Everyone was beyond sweet and made me feel really comfortable. Salem did my back dermals & they ended up being more difficult than expected (superrr painful) but she was extremely patient & handled everything with so much care & compassion. I've been having a rough few months mentally & I got these to cheer myself up so it meant a lot :) You can tell they truly care about their clients and creating a safe environment. I would definitely recommend to anyone. I wish they allowed videos bc Id love to promote!!! people need to know about this gem of a place

W ent two months ago to get a jewelry change done. Pretty sure they put the wrong size in since it…read morestill hurts. Messaged them about coming in and was told to come in. Let them know I'd be coming after work (literally told them I get off at 7:15 in Elgin) she said sounds good. Yesterday I get there at 7:45 and they were gone! No one was there. Called and sent them a fb message. Not once did anyone mention they stop taking walk in at 7:30pm. I drove 25 min each way. Gas is around $5 a gallon. Their response was even crazier. Blaming being short staffed on Sunday but that was irrelevant. Then also told me I have to pay for new jewelry even if it is their fault on sizing. I wanted to love them so bad. The shop is so cute and the girls are sweet. But the lack of communication is ridiculous. Especially since I messaged them before 7:30pm yesterday to say I'm coming!

Service was very good very friendly and helpful staff highly recommended I had an amazing…read moreexperience at this tattoo shop from start to finish. The shop was super clean, professional, and had a really welcoming vibe the moment I walked in. The staff made me feel comfortable and took the time to go over every detail of my design so I knew exactly what to expect. My artist was incredibly skilled and precise -- you can tell they really care about their craft. The line work is super clean, the shading came out perfect, and the whole process was way smoother than I expected. They checked in with me the whole time to make sure I was doing good and comfortable.

I was recommended to UpRise Tattoos, and specifically Rylie, by a friend when I told her I wanted…read moreto get more piercings. I've been to Claire's as a child, and one other tattoo shop that I wasn't impressed with for all of my piercings. I had no idea what an APP certified piercer was until I looked into it, and now I want to scream from the roof tops the importance of going to a piercer with these credentials. It makes a world of a difference. I don't want to talk poorly about the last shop I was at since their proceeds go to charity, but compared to the steps taken and sanitation at UpRise, it's like night and day. UpRise is located in a strip mall, from the outside it looks pretty tiny but it's actually quite large inside. The first thing I noticed was how clean and bright everything was. I know most people think of tattoo shops as being dark and dingy, but this was the exact opposite. They have a beautiful selection of high quality jewelry in a display case up front for you to look at before and during your appointment time if you're undecided. I came in knowing what I wanted for the most part placement and jewelry-wise, but Rylie was still extremely patient and helpful during the process. They never tried to upsell or push certain pieces of jewelry on me, and Rylie offered great insight as to what would look the best for my curation. Sterilization is taken very seriously here which I appreciate-- the longest part of my appointment was probably waiting for my new jewelry to be sterilized but I'm not complaining. Rylie is extremely professional, but is extremely personable and sweet, we yapped the entire time we were together. I only added to my lobes this trip so the pain was minimum, but I'd trust Rylie with my entire being to do a more 'painful' piercing in the future. I walked out with 4 new lobe piercings my first trip, then 1 more 4 weeks after when I got my posts shortened, as well as all new jewelry for each piercing I have (including the old piercings). Everything was bought from UpRise except for the charms on the hoop earrings. I am extremely happy with the turnout, I will definitely be back to UpRise in the future! Be sure to check them out and ask for Rylie! (Piercing context - my pre existing piercings are my first and second lobe, and both helix piercings. The rest were done beautifully by Rylie)

When you choose a piercer it is important to pick one that is not only talented but kind. That is…read morewhat you are getting here. An added bonus is that he is easy to talk to as well. He helps you to feel at ease. Yesterday I got pierced for the 2nd time by him. The first time was to repierce my belly button after a tummy tuck. When I first went to have it done he educated me on how it was too soon to do it and my body would probably reject it. He advised me to come back in a few months and see if it could be done then. I did just that and he pierced it beautifully. No rejection. Yesterday I had him add a piercing to each ear. He patiently listened while I thought over and over about exactly where I wanted them. (Move it a little this way, move it a little that way) It is possible that I went with the original location that he chose. They look great.

Kivaka did an amazing job piercing my nose. I was super nervous but he let me know that it didn't…read morehurt, and he was sure right about that. I arrived a few minutes early and we got started right away. The process was sanitary, quick, and painless. He gave me detailed instructions on how to keep my new piercing clean, and showed me some jewelry options for when it's healed enough to make a switch. I was SUPER SATISFIED with the process and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Gregory Charles is the one to go to for piercings. Not only is he a super nice guy, he was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable in his area of expertise...piercings...and extremely thorough in his explanation of after care. This was not my first piercing but I can easily say it was the best!!! Go see Gregory for your piercing wants and needs!

I got my nose ring fixed there. I went to a place with a special and got my nose pierced for $20…read more It's been bothering me for a year. My initial jewelry was terrible. They assessed my nose and not only got my ring back in but custom designed my current by measuring, and adding a barrier around the jewel. I love my new piercing and it feels 10x better.

Jonny Baker is a master artist. I'm a first timer and he took the time to understand my goal and to…read morefully explain each step of the the process. His detailed after care plan resulted inn zero irritation an a quick heal. I strongly recommend connecting with Jonny @The Thin Line.

My colleague recommended this place and we're happy we were able to book an appointment with them…read more My mother in law wanted to get a tattoo and we wanted to go with a location that would provide the best quality of service. We were not disappointed. We scheduled a time with Charlie, who listen to what my MIL wanted and was able to bring her vision to life. This is her first tattoo! She did not experience much pain and had overall a good experience. We will certainly be back for our turn! Thank you to the team and Charlie for making this happen!

Got some awesome work done by my buddy Javier, can't wait to go back and update some of my…read morepiercings!!! You guys are awesome

After calling around to a few tattoo and piercing shops in the Schaumburg area, I happened to call…read moreThe Piercery--and I'm so glad I did. Debbie answered the phone and immediately stood out. She took the time to thoroughly explain the Daith piercing to me, walking me through what to expect, how to prepare, and what aftercare would involve. Her patience and knowledge made me feel so comfortable and reassured that I decided to book with her right away. When I arrived, everything was just as she described--clean, professional, and welcoming. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. I'm already looking forward to coming back to get my other ear pierced. If you're considering a piercing and want someone who truly takes the time to educate and care for their clients, I highly recommend The Piercery. It's definitely a hidden gem in the area--totally worth the drive!

Being from the area I've known about Ink 180 from chatter in the community and the awesome work…read morethey do for those looking to turn their lives around, so when looking to get my daith & cartilage pierced I knew I wanted to come here to help with their cause. Lisa was so incredibly welcoming, sweet, and knowledgeable. I've never had anything other than my lobes pierced before, so I didn't know what to expect. She made me feel so comfortable during the entire process and I'm so happy with how my new piercings turned out! Thank you Lisa & Ink 180!

I went in less than a week ago to get my flat pierced (another form of helix piercing). I never…read morewrite reviews but I saw two others like my experience and wanted to share. The piercing was fine for the first 48 hours, but after, it started to throb tremendously. I have 14 other piercings including a conch, and have never experienced this pain. It got so bad I had to go to another tattoo shop to have it looked at. Turns out the jewelry was not medical grade and the post was so short, the swelling had caused the infection to form in the newly pierced skin. I ended up having to go to urgent care to get on antibiotics for the infection as my lymph nodes in my neck were swollen. I am extremely unhappy as I have heard so many great things about this shop. Plastic isn't for new piercings.

Dan Coralto or however it's spelled charged me $500 for a hand tattoo that I brought him the design…read morefor. Spent 4 hours getting it cause he kept crying HIS hand hurt and going for constant smoke breaks while leaving me in the chair running up the clock. At one point he even had the nerve to WALK to the speedway which is a half mile at least down the road. Said he would do a free touch up but when I came back to get it touched up he got all whiny and then said he would only do the touch up while doing a new tattoo and even says he doesn't really like the design I showed for the new tattoo. So unhappy with the service I've gone and had the tattoo re done elsewhere because every time I looked at it I would get irritated and the memory of Dan Coralto effing me over.

Got a tattoo from George. He's awesome and does a great job. Happy with the tattoo he did on my…read morehand. Having George fix one of my tattoos in March. All around good guy!