Earlier today, I decided it was finally time to get my third tattoo. I had a general idea of what to get but wasn't entirely sure and figured I could get some help from an artist to complete my idea. Naturally, a quick google search resulted in a ton of options but I was familiar with the Warrenville area and drive by Noodles Tattoo Studio almost daily. The reviews were great and reading the FAQ section, I learned they took walk-in's, which isn't all that common these days. After reading this, I gave Noodle's a quick call and they advised they were very booked but would immediately call if anything opened up. About 45 minutes later they called with availability and I couldn't be happier that they did because I will never go anywhere else to get my tattoos in the future. Upon entering, the shop I noticed it was extremely clean and had a very homey feeling with some amazing art on the wall. I was greeted by Noodle (the owner of course), who was extremely down to earth, friendly and willing to assist me with my idea and answer any questions I had, which was a lot because I hadn't gotten a tattoo in over 8 years. After about only 20 minutes, my idea was already on the tracer paper, looked great and I was ready to go. Overall, Noodle was extremely professional the entire time, asking if I was okay and making sure I was comfortable during the entire process. I couldn't be happier with how the tattoo turned out and everybody else working around him was very welcoming and I felt like I had been going there for years. The price of the tattoo was extremely cheap. Cheaper than I paid for my other tattoos, which were much smaller. I could not recommend this place enough. If you are looking to get new tattoos, make sure you go to Noodles Tattoo Studio. From now on, I will always be loyal to this place. Easily the best experience I have ever had getting a tattoo. read more

I love this shop! It's truly a gem in the Chicagoland Suburbs. They'll treat you right and make sure you leave cooler than you came in. The artists here really know their stuff and are excited to be there. I would send my mother here and wouldn't be worried how it turned out. If you ever in the area, give em a shout. Rad tats foreva read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

Tattoos with a personal meaning are the best, and when the artists deliver the final product is something that will be treasured for a lifetime. If that is what you are looking for, look no further than Noodles Tattoo. They are not satisfied till you are read more

Caitlin listened to everything I said I wanted, and then somehow made it even better than I could've ever hoped. The shop was relaxed, everyone was really nice, and I could not have had a better experience for my first tattoo. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Yellow butterfly with black and gray flowers tied in a bouquet by Caitlin. - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

I'm so embarrassed of my tattoo done here - I reached out to owner n he doesn't bother talking to me n Jennifer the manager has done nothing to fix this ugly writing- the tattoo artist took 45 min looking for fonts - n then she rushed me because she had someone else - they refused to fix it nor to give me money back. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Sad to say that school no longer teaches them how to write in cursive. - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

I couldn't have enjoyed my first, big tattoo experience more (got my wife's initial a few years back, but it's small!) Josh did a fantastic job and made the consultation and appointment a blast. Got to meet the whole team and participated in quoting favorite movies, trash talking, rocking out, and learning that these guys know their stuff and take good care of their clients. I've seen their work on a handful of buddies and wanted one for years, and now I get to have some of my own to show off. If you're thinking about a tattoo and live near/ regularly visit the western suburbs, go talk to the guys at Noodles! Aaron read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Snake Crusher. Josh killed it on this. Couldn't be happier! - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

This is a bit of a long overdue review, as my cousin and I got a couple of tattoos here on August 26, 2021. I'm not the type to really leave reviews, but I felt the need to leave one for Noodles Tattoo Studio. These guys are amazing. I moved out of state, but before my move I was looking to get Fall Out Boy tattoos with my cousin as a going away gift to her. With the pandemic, almost all shops are fully booked with no leeway for other appointments. That all changed when I reached out to noodles. I shot them an email and before I knew it, they had us down in their books with a down payment. The day of our appointment, we were greeted by the receptionist and shown our initial tattoo designs. When we wanted some tweaks made, she gladly made the changes and they were perfect. She mentioned that she was excited for us to come in, as she also had a Fall Out Boy tattoo that she had done at the shop. She was very sweet and I'm so sorry that I never caught her name. Emil (the owner) happened to be our artist. He was very kind, attentive to client's needs, and a great conversationalist. Josh and Richard were also tattooing in the shop and throughout our time slot, we were all engaging in conversation with one another. Great conversations and lots of jokes. I can't thank you guys enough for the positive experience. The shop is very clean, well lit, and there's something on every wall to look at. The tattoo art they have on display is amazing! My cousin and I agree that this was the most positive experience we've had a tattoo shop. The tattoos we got from Noodles are easily my favorites. I definitely would love to come back to get another tattoo from Emil when I visit back in state. Thank you all for giving us such a great experience, especially that this was my last tattoo at home before moving. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Lyrics from Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes by Fall Out Boy - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

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Absolutely loved my experience here. I was a walk-in so I wasn't expecting to get my tattoo that day but the guy said an hour wait (place was busy too) so I said why not and waited. It got to my turn in good time and I showed him what I wanted and he "airdropped" it to his iPad and went to his section to draw it up. Didn't take long at all. Laid down on the table and he went to work. It took maybe an hour to an hour in a half and he was done. I loved it. I was sent home with all the after care instructions, even though i had a lot of tattoos, they want to make sure They send you home informed. Healed really well. My dog scratched it so a little of the coloring came off but I was told I could come back in for a touch up. I will be back for my sleeve work soon. Also. I have a lot of scars on my arms and he is the only artist that would tattoo over them. I was unsure how the ink would take but it did! Happy overall. read more

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This place is the absolute best! Today was my third time getting a tattoo here, and I will be a customer for life. All the guys in the shop are fantastic - extremely welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable about what they're doing! They're not afraid to be honest, too. If something won't work for your skin or the location you want it, they'll be honest and tell you so. They really care about their clients and want to see them happy, so they want to be upfront with you if it's not a design or location that will stand up to the wear and tear over time. All the artists are super talented, but Noodles himself is particularly my favorite! The first time I saw him he was extremely reassuring and walked me through everything because it was my first tattoo, and I was super nervous. My friend who also sees him says he's more gentle with the needle than other artists she's used before. (I can't really compare because I've been lucky enough to have Noodles do all of my tattoos so far!) He also takes the time to hammer out your design and make sure you love it before he starts working. You never feel like you're being hurried along because there's another client waiting either. Each artist gives you their full attention and time. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is that this is the only place you should go if you want a tattoo! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo of three peonies done by Noodles over two sessions. - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

I totally enjoyed my experience here! I searched Yelp for a Tattoo studio near me that was reputable and did good work. Noodles received the highest ranking and had the best reviews and I trust my fellow Yelpers! In true fashion, you guys did not disappoint! Rich was seeing a client out when I arrived. I arrived at the perfect down time. It was about 3pm. I showed him what I'd like done and he told me the guy for me would be Josh. Josh had stepped out to grab lunch; but I was happy to wait. Josh returned. We talked, it was a small job, he took me before his 430p appointment. His work proved to be worth my while and wait! I love his handiwork on the two small-med word tattoos that I wanted. Both Rich and Josh were pleasant and easy-going. I felt totally comfortable in the shop; as if I'd been there before. These are my 3rd and 4th tats, so I'm no stranger as what to expect. Josh is a complete professional. He had me fill out paperwork, his work space was clean and hygienic, he prepped me and talk me through getting started, made sure I could take the sting. They played awesome Blues music, singing along at times. It's the kind of comfortable atmosphere, I'd bring my 20 year daughter too for her first ink should she ever want! A+ all the way...,in Service, Attitude and all around Business and Customer Appeal! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - I like how they think! - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

I've been wanting to come to Noodles for years and I finally did. Best experience I could ask for when going to get tattooed. The staff is so welcoming and answered any and all questions I had about the process and my tattoo. Josh was awesome. When he showed me the design he drew for me it was EXACTLY what I wanted! They are all so talented and I already booked for another :) The shop overall is so clean and very cool. I definitely recommend this shop and will be coming back for many more. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - I told Josh I wanted a crescent moon with Larkspur flowers. This is what the end result was. I love it SO much! - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

Scheduled for a neck tattoo on a Friday afternoon and was working with Josh. Hes such an awesome dude and really good to work with. I was like yeah bro please be painless as possible on my neck lol and he said "call me Gentle Josh" .. I was sold from there for my tattoo of Prophet on my neck! Definitely going back soon for more work read more

Frustrated. I want to give them my money. Came to them for the 5 star rating and received 1 star service. I emailed Emil a while back. Got back to me rather fast and said to send some ideas. I sent a couple tattoo pictures I liked to give them an idea of what I wanted. They replied that Emil was very busy but they would put me in touch with Josh "who is a big sports fan!" I responded and said that would be great and to please forward my requests and info to Josh. After 2 weeks I didn't hear anything. So I contacted Emil (or whoever checks the store email account) and asked if there was any update on my tattoo. I wanted to know the process and next steps. Even after reaching out again, I still received no response. It's now been several months and I may as well have never contacted them. Still nothing. SUMMARY: I want to give them my business but they can't seem to handle communication at the moment. I would give them a 1 star review but I also understand that accidents happen. It's a big turn off for me though to be ignored like that. Haven't decided if I'll pursue my first tattoo with them or not. UPDATE (12/23/19): I did not go with them. Thin Line Tattoo in Batavia and Plainfield we're awesome. Highly recommended. read more

Went on a Saturday for a walk in tattoo and had a great experience! Rich did my tattoo and he was super friendly and made me feel at ease as it was my first tattoo. He also did an incredible job. I got exactly what I asked for and for a very reasonable price. I love my tattoo. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

First time getting a tattoo, so I was very concerned about safety and quality. I came to this shop because it had the highest rating on Yelp, and I'm so glad I chose them. As others have said, the shop is shiny-clean; from the moment I walked in, I felt completely safe trusting them with my skin and my health. I had started with an email describing what I wanted; Bud confirmed that he could do it but set up a consultation so that we could talk face-to-face and each get our questions answered - that extra step to ensure good communication and quality. I was really nervous about the whole experience, but his kindness put me at ease, and he made sure all my questions were answered before I left. On my appointment day, he and the other staff member in the shop chatted with me like we were old friends; this helped me relax, feel like I fit in, and calm down about the whole process. They reiterated to me that if I had any questions or concerns during the process, they wanted me to speak up; the whole process is collaborative, and they wanted to get it right. My request - a tattoo of my cat's pawprint - was pretty simple, and Bud nailed the sketch and placement in one shot. The pain, which I had been nervous about, was minor; just a scraping/irritation. We chatted about my cat and our careers and life, and I got to just relax and watch Bud work. It was over so much faster than I had imagined, and I couldn't stop smiling once I looked in the mirror. Before I left, I received after-care instructions, and Bud offered to take another look at it after it had healed up, in case it needed any touching up. I was really impressed with that level of care and attention, making sure that I ended up completely happy with my art. It doesn't matter if you're getting the simplest tattoo, which is pretty much what I asked for - you're going to be treated with the same level of care as someone who just got an really huge, intricate design. That made me feel really good about the whole experience. Not only do I have exactly what I wanted, but I felt like I fit right in, even though I was so self-conscious when I walked in the door. I would confidently send anyone to Bud for their next - or first! - tattoo! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - My cat's paw print on my left calf, by Bud Weeks, 8/16/14 - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

Thank you Josh for two amazing tattoos for my mom and I in honor of my grandmother! Very comfortable environment, minimal pain. He said he has a nickname "Gentle Josh" and he was right! He was very accommodating for both of us. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Moms on the left, mine on the right - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

Shoutout to my man Richard! Great guy with a great sense of humor! It was my first time getting tatted and obviously nervous, he kept me calmed and made it feel like I've known him forever. The place is clean and organized and the receptionist is nice! Went in as a walk-in but will most definitely be coming back and recommending this place and Richard! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

This is best place I've ever been too. The guys are super relax and funny. It was my first tattoo and I was nervous but the check in process was super easy with very little paperwork. Rich was my tattoo artist and was amazingly perfect in every way possible. He stenciled out my tattoo twice and put my piece together like a puzzle. He walked me through the whole process and even stayed later to finish up the little details just to make sure I was happy with the piece. If you are thinking of getting a tattoo this place is the first stop I'd go to no doubt about it. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

This place is AWESOME! We called around to shops in the area for a spur of the moment Saturday afternoon tattoo...everywhere else was fully booked solid. I stumbled upon Noodles after driving past it many many times. We called in and the girl who answered was super sweet and said we can put you on a wait list and call if there's openings. We sent her an email of what we were looking for and about 2 hours after we originally called, she called back and said we could get in the last time slot of the evening. We got over there and talked with Emil for a little bit while we waited for Josh and Richard to be done... both guys knew how important these tattoos were to us and put so much pride into their work. We walked out of there in about an hour just absolutely speechless! We loved the shop and this will be our new go to for tattoos in the future! If you are looking for a great shop in the Warrenville/Naperville area call Noodles! read more

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Great tattoo! Felt very comfortable for my first one! Definitely going back since the staff was very friend, funny and had a great environment. Loved looking at all the vintage photos of tattoos! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

I had an absolutely horrible experience at this tattoo studio. The tattoo artist Josh was nice when I first visited the studio to get my tattoo, but he became very unprofessional when I visited again and asked him to tweak the tattoo. He passively aggressively called me a waste of time and very bluntly said to my face that "all of this is stupid." He also said that no tattoo artist would waste their time making the small changes that I wanted. I remained level-headed and respectful throughout the entire conversation, but he was very rude and demeaning the whole time. He started raising his voice and pretty much had a mini-tantrum. The other tattoo artists at the studio could obviously hear our conversation, since Josh's voice became increasingly louder, and did nothing, except occasionally glance in our direction, as he continued to insult me. I ended up going to another tattoo studio to have my tattoo tweaked, and the other studio patiently worked with me to make all the little changes that I requested. The artist at the other studio was very respectful and extremely meticulous with her work. I would NOT recommend Noodles studio, Josh, or the experience that I had to anyone. After my experience, I thought about contacting the owner of the tattoo studio to talk about their treatment of people, but I decided against it because who's to say that Josh's behavior isn't a reflection of how the entire studio treats people. There are many tattoo studios and many tattoo artists out there. I would recommend trying a different place. read more

Phenomenal work. Amazing customer service. Felicia, Steve (guest artist) and Josh hooked my best friends and I up last night. Quick service, perfect work. I would reccomend and I will be back. Love these guys. It was a pleasure. read more

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A random trip on a Saturday night to Noodles equaled me getting my first tattoo. I had found this place by both word of mouth, as well as Yelp reviews. As soon as my friend and I walked in, I knew it would be a good experience. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. We had a little bit of a wait, but we did not mind, as we were walk-ins. Josh was the one who ended up taking care of my friend and I. He wasn't sure if we would both be able to be fit in, but he made it happen. Everything was very clean and hygienic. The atmosphere is so relaxed and they kept us laughing the whole time. My friend even mentioned on the way home how comfortable she felt there vs. other places she has been to. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

If I could, I would give this place no stars. My friend and I went back after the tattoo artist messed up on the tattoo and asked if he could work with us to get it fixed...immediately the tattoo artist rolled his eyes and called my friend crazy and stupid..yes..he actually called her crazy and stupid...he was rude and aggressive throughout the interaction. He kept sighing throughout the entire interaction..he raised his voice with us and continued to roll his eyes ...when we tried to schedule a date for another follow up he stated "this is a waste of my time". This is not right. This not only was the worst customer service but NO human being should be treated this way. I do not recommend anyone to come here and want to warn you that they are not willing to work with you if they make mistakes. Don't come here. read more

I don't know if i can't even explain in words how amazing my experience was today. I'm definitely coming here for every tattoo I get in the future and 100% recommend coming here. Not only is my tattoo outstanding but everyone there was exceptionally wonderful and kind. Emil did my tattoo today and he is awesome! He worked with me to give me literally everything I wanted and more for my tattoo. We even made some last minute adjustments that ended up making it look 10000x better thanks to him! Josh was helping my friend who also got a tattoo today and he was equally as great! :) I'm so happy to have stumbled across Noodles, I will definitely be back! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

Just got my first tattoo done at Noodles Tattoo studio. Everyone there was extremely kind and patient. My tattoo artist was Rich and he was funny and professional and made me feel comfortable the entire time he was tattooing. I am so happy with my tattoo and I will definitely be back again to see him. I would recommend the studio to anyone for a first time tattoo!!! read more

I had a black and grey tattoo done by Rich as a walk-in last weekend and I LOVE it! I pretty much knew what i wanted when i came in, and Rich did an awesome job of creating the design I envisioned. The lettering is gorgeous and the lines are incredibly straight and clean. Rich talked me through each part he was working on and made me feel totally at ease. He warned me that because I chose to get the tattoo on my ribs that it could be pretty painful, but it honestly didnt hurt much more than the other tattoos ive had done in the past. I will definitely be coming back to Noodles Tattoos in the future. & I was really excited and grateful that they were able to squeeze me in on a relatively busy Saturday! read more

Fantastic experience! Went early on a Friday and were the first served. Arriving early is the key to avoiding a wait. These guys are great and take the time needed with each customer. You do not feel rushed at all, which is so great if you're new or nervous. My daughter and I came in for two sets of basically matching tattoos, with some minor tweaks for each of us. Rich was super patient and helpful in advising us on best options and nailed the designs on the first try. Then he was fast and friendly while dealing with my embarrassingly low pain tolerance. LOL. We are both thrilled with the results and can't say enough about the place and the guys there. If you are ready to get inked, run - don't walk - to Noodles! read more

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If you are looking for a place to get a quality tattoo go to Noodles Tattoo Studio. Emil, Rich, Josh and Jon are all super friendly and knowledgeable. Tons of flash to choose from or get a custom design done for a fair price. The best shop in Illinois but don't take my word for it, go get a tat and see for yourself. read more

I can't say enough good things. Everyone is super friendly and makes you feel at home. It was my first tattoo and they made me feel at ease. Rich did an AMAZING job and nailed exactly what I wanted. Thanks to you all! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

What a fantastic shop! I went in on a Saturday afternoon and was delighted to find out they did walk-ins on the weekend. I didn't have a solid idea of what I wanted and Josh helped me figure it out. The staff are all really friendly and I had a really good time in there. Plus the music was spot on. The tattoo turned out just perfect and I am so happy with it. I am definitely going back. read more

Best tattoo shop I've ever been to! The staff is kind, welcoming, and talented. The shop is professional but also very chill and relaxed. Amazing atmosphere and super clean store. It always looks like it was just cleaned. The music is perfect, not too loud or quiet, or too specific of a genre that only a few people like. Very universally good music that anyone will like. It feels so calming and safe there. It's really important to me that the atmosphere is perfect because you're there for so long and you're trusting someone to forever imprint your body lol. They nail it with atmosphere but they also nail it with their work. I love the work I've gotten done. Correction- I'm in LOVE with it. So much so that I went in again two weeks later for more. My tattoo artist is Bryan. He's very focused and precise with his work, and I really appreciate that in an artist. He's great with his shading and attention to detail. Cool dude! All the guys are great, you couldn't go wrong. I've been able to interact with all of them and I would trust all of them with my tattoos. I would really recommend this shop to anyone, especially people who like dark shading and American style! If you're looking to get a tattoo- look no further. This is the place for you and all your friends. They're amazing and I believe in this shop so much, so much so that even when I move out of town in a week I'll be coming back here whenever I'm in town! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - All tattoos shown in this image were drawn and done by Bryan. - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

I visited a couple months back to get my very first tattoo. He seemed very excited and welcoming over the phone, but when I entered, he just completely switched up. He said he thought I was one of their regulars, a different Zoey i'm guessing. Came in for a simple lightning bolt, and left with streaky lines within. Also, my tattoo is about the size of a dime. Still 100 dollars. Choose a different spot guys. 0 stars. read more

Noodles is great- both Noodles and Bud are outstanding. They will be upfront an honest with you, tell you what they can and can't do, and reasonably priced. Would recommend to anyone and already set a date for my next tattoo with Noodles. read more

Noodles Tattoo Shop blew us away with their chill vibes & amazing work. My sister and I went in earlier today. She got a hibiscus behind her ear and I got a quote from Doctor Who on my foot. We were greeted by Emil aka Noodles. He was super fun and went out of his way to get to know us a little bit. We were tattoed by Josh, who talked us through the entire process and made sure we remained relaxed throughout. There was fun banter between everyone and a righteous music selection playing. We will definitely be back. Thanks for the fun afternoon! read more

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Awesome artists, customer service, and fantastic human beings. Got a quarter sleeve by Noodles and had a great time talking with Bud before we even got started. Clean? You could eat off the floor. The place had a super friendly, welcoming vibe. Felt like family five minutes in. Can't believe there isn't more reviews, they had plenty of return customers stopping in to set up appointments, drop off food or just say "hi". I waited over 10 years to get this tattoo. I wanted the right guy to do it. I didn't want some hack with a cassette deck jailhouse set up to just mail in a weak lined blown out version of my coat of arms. So I waited. I looked for the right artist pretty hard for the last 6 months. Looked at over 30 artists websites and portfolios. Then I saw my buddy's tattoo and I knew exactly where I was getting my next tattoo. As for the prices, way more inexpensive than the skill level warrants. My tattoo looks like a stamp. The color looks like it was painted on with a roller. Also, any time that Noodles was forced to stop and talk to a walk in, he apologized to me profusely. Lastly, let these guys take some creative license with your tattoo. They know composition and if you ask they have plenty of fantastic ideas to make your tattoo art that will last. I'm glad I gave Noodles space to design my tattoo. He went bigger, bolder and more creative than I imagined and I'm so happy I did. read more

Noodles tattoo is awesome! The decor alone makes you want to hang for awhile and get a new tattoo. Noodles is my pal and I had asked him to do 5 vertebrae in the middle of my back to represent my 5 family members. He took his time finding the perfect inspiration for the tattoo and I want to thank him for that. It's always a great experience and I highly recommend Noodles Tattoo Studio to anyone looking for fantastic work from great people. read more

This place is amazing! I went in here after reading all of the reviews, definitely set up my expectations! I had josh and he was amazing. Noodles was there too and he was a total sweetheart. I bought candy for everyone and they were pretty pumped about it lol. But I love my dragon tattoo that josh made for me, throughout the session he would ask if I'm doing ok. I will definitely be going back soon to get another tattoo done by him. Come here and you won't be disappointed by their amazing service! read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - GOT inspired tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

Friendly. Welcoming. What a nice little outfit in the western burbs. I brought in a design, had an immediate consult with an artist, and off we went. Andrew picked up what I was laying down, and he got the coloring of my ink just right. The take-aways: 1) fair / competitive pricing, 2) just a really nice bunch of guys. First time I've seen tattoo shop folk actually smile....I was beginning to think that wasn't allowed. Go see these guys. read more

Noodles Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

This should be zero stars. What I thought was bruising is a three inch long one inch wide green ink blowout extending up my arm. I will see if I can get these covered. I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more