A few years ago I came to this tattoo shop for my first tattoo after an appointment at a closer shop to home got delayed due to my artist getting poison ivy on his hands. I didn't want to have to wait since I was getting this tattoo for my 16th birthday so I did some research and came across Revelation Tattoo. My mom called and set up my appointment and everything went very smooth considering the fact that she had to come with me and we had to bring some info with us due to me being 16. The day of my appointment we arrived at the shop with my design and when I walked in, my first reaction was "Wow!" The shop was so clean and professional with perfect room size and openness, and all of the artists looked very happy. As I was waiting for assistance I noticed others getting tattoos and how comfortable both they and the artists looked as they were chatting away. I handed my design to an artist and he made sure to get it drawn to match the preferred size and location. He automatically complimented the drawing I had brought and happily began to prepare me for my first tattoo. He warmly talked me through procedures and made sure I was comfortable before he began. Throughout getting my tattoo he talked to my mom and I and made sure I was doing fine. Another artist stopped by the room I was in and also talked to us about my first tattoo and complimented my design. They told me tattoos are addictive and right they are! After I was done he explained proper care and washes and cream to use to clean and protect it from dirt (as I am a year-round softball player), and he gave us a list just incase we didn't remember everything he had told us. When the tattoo was finished he told me how awesome it looked before I could get to a mirror and see for myself. The finished product was absolutely beautiful in every way possible and looked amazing on the back of my right shoulder. The other artists came in to see my first tattoo and shot me compliments I never thought I would get right away. They asked if they could keep the design I brought in for future customers because they liked it so much. All of the artists in Revelation Tattoo are so friendly and welcoming and run a professional and beautiful shop. After three years of getting my tattoo the color still shines and is just as beautiful as it was when I got it. I am definitely coming back to get my second tattoo and getting my first one recolored when the time comes. This will be the only tattoo shop I come to and I have recommended it to a lot of my friends and family. I am excited to make a second visit when I decide on my second tattoo. :)) read more

Do you want a bad ass tattoo? Do you want an experienced shop and artist that makes you feel at ease the moment you walk through the door? Are you obsessed with weird stuff? (Maybe the last one is just me)... The point is if you are looking for a great shop that's clean and has an established repeat customer base, creative artists who listen to your ideas and are willing to work with you to make the process of getting a tattoo as stress-free as possible, and combined decades worth of experience and talent all in one place you NEED to go to Revelation Tattoo. My artist Kayla has gone above and beyond for the multiple tattoos I have gotten from her. She takes my ideas and turns them into something bigger and better than I ever thought they could be. When I tell you I get compliments everyday on the pieces she has done for me I am not exaggerating. Every time I go to the shop I am always welcomed no matter how busy they are. Every person I have interacted with that works there is kind and compassionate and is proud of their art and what they do. The shop is always clean, brightly lit and is a total vibe. I plan on getting my future piercings through them and I will go nowhere else besides Kayla for my tattoo work. Do yourself a favor and go have at least a consultation with one of their artists before you go anywhere else. I promise that you will not regret it. read more

Alright, I know everyone thinks their tattoo artist is the best and they wouldn't change their artist, I will totally agree with you! However, at Revelations, it's not just my tattoo artist, everyone of them are equally as good as mine. Not only with their styles of art but with their personalities and the fact that they treat their clients like family and friends! So, if you go there and you can't get a walk in right then, I promise you it is worth making the appointment even with the deposit if needed. My girl Charlie has done two incredible pieces on me in the last two weeks, one of which, was a massive coverup on my forearm. John is probably one of the realist and coolest owners of tattoo shops that I have ever met. Once Charlie finishes my sleeve I will definitely be going back for more from revelations! Some people may say "but they are pricey." First off any tattoo worth a damn should cost you because it's permanent!!!! But at Revelations it is most definitely worth the cost! Coolest group of people I have met in awhile with the best ink I've ever had! Thank you John, Charlie, Jeff, Brandy and all the rest of you there. I absolutely give them all 10 plus stars hands down! I've shared pictures and let me be clear the writing is what Charlie covered up. read more

When I decided to get my first large tattoo, I wasn't sure where would be the best place to go in Kansas City. I'm not originally from here, and had nobody here to recommend a place. I stopped by Revelation Tattoo to check it out and liked what I saw. Open, clean atmosphere and after I had a pretty good idea what I wanted I went back and met with Shawn Crowell. I was going for a pretty large tattoo, so I really wanted someone to take it very seriously and do a good job. Shawn asked me a lot of questions and took time to get a good idea of what I had in mind, then made an appointment for me to come back after he had done some sketching. I really liked that he didn't just want me to jump in the chair and start, he wanted to make sure he was in my head and we were on the same page about what I wanted. He was upfront about pricing, and after getting it all finished up, I would say it was worth every penny. Shawn is a dedicated artist who really cared about getting me inked up with a high-quality tat. In my opinion, especially with something as permanent as a tattoo, you want to make sure you put your trust in the right person. I would highly recommend Shawn, and will absolutely see him again in the future if I feel like getting anything new. read more

I went in to originally get a piercing change and have Melissa look at my nipples and get advice because one was pierced crooked and the other looked as if the previous piercer didn't pierce it back far enough and it was about to rip through my nipple. (I got it pierced somewhere else) Once she looked at it she gave me her honest opinion and told me it was the worst she had ever seen and to take them out and like they had also used cheap jewelry. So I listened to her advice within 2 weeks they closed and I came back to have them re pierced by Melissa and when she did them they looked better than they did before they were ever pierced. It almost brought tears to my eyes because they were destroyed by the other piercer and it was so simple and she was so honest to fix them. I highly recommend her. I even ended up getting my tragus pierced that day too! She is a quick piercer. So it's as painless as possible and she's as nice as can be! Safe to say she's the only person I trust to do any of my piercings from now on! read more

This started out a little rocky. Have been looking for a place to get these fixed my armature brother gave me some sketchy tattoos and been needing to get them fixed. Went in busy day sense was a Saturday to be expected. Finally got to talk to artist and he was a little bit of an a hole. Was gonna step out for a secound for smoke break and wait but him being kinda well I decided I might leave just not a good match. But brandi the store owner came out super chill and nice got one of her other guys to do it for me. She was so apologetic and nice I decided to go ahead and stick it out and I'm very glad I did jake was cool as heck and did just an amazing job for what he had to work with I know it's not perfect but definitely much much more happy and proud to have em inked on me now. Thanks so much to brandi and jake. Very glad I stayed. read more

This shop is very clean and everyone is so professional! I had an appointment scheduled at another shop 2 days ago and the artist had got double booked, the other shop (not revelation) didn't feel clean. So when I walked into Revelation today I was beyond impressed! I didn't feel judged when I walked into this shop, the receptionist was very polite and Brent was professional and listened to what I wanted. They are a little more expensive then a lot of shops but you tend you get what you pay for. I knew Brent was good (he did a sleeve for my boyfriend and his son a few years ago) but I didn't realize how good until today as my tattoo is small and the execution was still amazingly beautiful. I won't be going to any other shops in the future! Keep up the great work guys! read more

Today I had my third session with John Monk at Revelation Tattoo. It was one of the most comfortable tattoo experiences I've had. John is a really easy going guy, as is his whole staff at Revelation. I came in today to get some background work done across my chest and back. I didn't have a picture of what I wanted, only an idea. After a short discussion with John, he started prepping. He sat me down, and drew freehand across my chest and shoulder. When he put ink to skin, he turned the rambling sharpie lines into art. The piece came out better than expected. I finished one piece, but I will be returning for more work at Revelation. I would recommend it to anyone serious about getting serious ink. read more

I moved to kc 4 years ago and I searched for quite some time to find the perfect artist to do my sleeve. After awhile I kept hearing about an artist named John monk. I went to the shop and was greeted by none other then the monk himself, he sat down with me and was very professional in helping me layout everything I wanted to do, I was also very impressed by the cleanliness and amazing layout of the shop. John monk not only has became my tattoo artist but a great friend as well. My tattoos are of amazing quality!!!! I definitely recommend anyone looking for tattoos of any sort to revelation tattoo home of John monk as seen on TV read more

Every time I have visited this place I have been greeted with (what seems rare these days) great professionalism and kindness. It's always super clean with an obvious regard for it to be maintained that way. I have been here many times and have every single time I have been impressed with each artist I have met and worked with. Now I'm dabbling with adding a couple piercings. Last, I have got to say their piercer Beth, is probably one of the coolest, nicest people I have ever met. For real. In my first visit I felt like we were already great friends. I won't go anywhere else. Thanks guys!!! read more

My mother, daughter, and I were walk-ins a few days before Christmas 2025. We were all wanting piercings (ears for my mother and daughter, nose for me). We had a short wait, about 20 minutes, which gave us time to fill out the paperwork. Madison was able to do all of our piercings, she was very friendly and professional, and gladly answered all of our questions. It was a lovely experience, three generations getting piercings, and we were extremely happy with the services we received. The pricing was reasonable and we would definitely return! read more

Got a tattoo done on my throat area and I have to say it came out perfect and exactly what I wanted. The tattoo artist name is Ben and his work is great. It is also a nice a friendly environment. I was welcomed at the door and was asked what work I wanted to get done right off the bat. Very polite staff. and you know damn sure you are walking into a clean tattoo shop when it smell like the doctors. what I mean by that is it smelled clean and sterile. I highly recommend coming here for your tattoos if you are in the area. read more

Highly recommend this shop. Atmosphere is welcoming and cool. Staff is friendly and professional. The shop is very clean and is an overall great space. Ask for Dayton when you're there. He's done 3 tattoos for me and I'll be going back for more in the future. He's consistently professional, friendly and does amazing work. He listens to my ideas and offers his professional and creative opinion so that I get the best result for my tattoos. I won't be going to anyone else or any other shop. read more

This was my first tattoo. A friend of ours went to Revelation and got a tattoo with Shawn. Our friend strongly recommended that I make my appointment with Shawn Crowell. I am so happy that I did; being my first tattoo, I was a little nervous but Shawn listened to what I wanted, helped me find the images and made sure they were the correct size. His lines were clear and straight. He works fast without compromising quality. I also strongly recommend going to Shawn for your tattoo. read more

I went in for my first tattoo here and left unbelievably happy. The artist helped make the original idea even better by adding more details. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. Everything was clean and sanitized. Also, the place itself was so unique and nice to be in. Overall it was an amazing experience, and I'm so happy that my first tattoo was done in such a good place. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is wanting to get a tattoo done read more

I was nervous about going to a different tattoo shop then the one I went to in the past, since they came out so good. I met Jake at JMR and knew he was gonna be perfect to do my tattoo. He took his time in listening to my ideas and drawing it up. With a few small changes it was perfect. The lines are so sharp, no stop or start marks too! I'm extremely happy and will be back soon! read more

Took my daughter (along with some friends) here for her first tattoo and they did a great job! Their cleanliness and the way they explained the process made me feel like she was in good hands. They were able to take care of our whole party (5 tattoos and one piercing) and just added to our fun. Well worth the drive from Iowa! read more

Went to JOHN MONK specifically and was very pleased with the outcome. REVELATIONS is a classy place for a tattoo shop clean and organized and the staff very polite and friendly. Came in with somewhat of an idea of what I wanted and JOHN MONK added his own twist can't wait til it's finished THANKS JOHN MONK & REVELATIONS Elise read more

Went with my friend to get her nose pierced and Melissa was so nice! I've been thinking about getting a rook piercing so I asked her a lot of questions and she was very willing to answer all of my questions and was so helpful and professional! I would definitely recommend her and will be back to get a rook piercing! read more