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

My go to for tattoos! Jason and Katie have done magnificent pieces for me. Jason has also spectacular 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. read more

Theres only one tattoo artist which i figured is the owner. I went in there a month ago to get a tattoo and he didnt seemed thrilled to be there. He was distracted by talking to the guy behind the counter and another person. My tattoo is very patchy, i even bleed alittle afterwards on the tattoo. im very disappointed in it. I wasted my hard earned money on it. read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

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That used to be my go-to-place for piercings!! My friends got their noses pierced there and they looked good so i thought it was gonna be good too! I tried to get my nose pierced, but the actual hours that are posted are 77% incorrect!! Every time i have gone there, they have been closed because someone doesn't have a ride to work. And I'm pretty sure it's the owner. Like come on dude, get your shit together!! (This was before the last 4 times i tried to go and they were closed) So, I got my nipples done there with no complications so that was a plus! My sisters and i came in a few months later and i wanted to get my belly button pierced and my conch pierced. So i got it done. From what i heard, only certain types of belly buttons can be pierced. Not all can be done just because of the placement and the skin and everything. I found out i have one the types of stomachs that shouldn't be pierced. Not too sure why they went and did it anyways. I then went to a different piercing place just because i wasn't too comfortable with the way everything was feeling. They took a picture of my earring and belly button and it was so red and swollen and CROOKED. The piercing was literally crooked. Like how do you mess that up?? You guys literally just wanted to take my money. The few people I've known to get tattoos there, they always have to be getting it touched up like every year just because they can't shade or tattoo the lines/colors the correct way. I'm so glad i found another place that is honest about the piercing and tattoo placements, rather than just saying YES to everything and taking your money!! The guy that owns the place with the darker hair and gages is an asshole. Whenever i wanted to go in there with the idea of a tattoo, he was so rude and judgmental about it. The guy with the braided beard is nice, but he's just there to take your money. Never coming back there again!!!! read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - This was ab a week after taking it out. It was literally about to pop through my skin and get stuck somewhere in my stomach. - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

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I'm so glad my friend and I found this place. Everyone made us feel very welcome and comfortable! Katie did my first shaded tattoo, and executed it exactly how I imagined. :)) read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

Amazing!!!!!! Love my tat. Time for more. Jason is a true artist. I will never use anyone else for anymore tattoos

Excellent service. Had my ears pierced today and it was easy and almost painless. Jason did a perfect job and was very personable. I'll come back again for sure read more

Great shop!! They are very knowledgeable and very helpful! My tattoo came out great and it was exactly what I was looking to get. I was scared at first cause tattoo places for me are sometimes intimidating, but they welcomed me right in and I felt 100% comfortable! Definitely recommend for everyone!! read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

I cannot rave enough about how awesome my experience has been here. I had a half-sleeve done, and it is by far my favorite piece I have. Jason drew up my design in record time and it was better than I could even imagine! He clearly puts a lot of love into his skill and art. The pricing is exceptionally fair as well. Thanks so much! I can't wait to work with him on future projects! read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - Awesome work! I love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

I was a little thrown off my the horrible review on here . But I had heard so many good things about Jason and saw his work that I went anyways . Let me Say he is the nicest guy in the world I have three other tattoos but this one hurt me BAD! He was so patient with me I was the biggest pansy after every little line I would cry out . He gave me his snickers bar so I could get some Sugars in me to keep Going . Took breaks every few lines he talked me down and was trying to lighten the mood and make me Laugh . I was shaking so bad and trying So hard to not cry. He never made me Feel stupid . Pork the shop assistant was So sweet he didn't make me Feel like a idiot for being such a pansy offered me a sucker,bottle of water , stress ball. The guys in their totally accommodated Me and made me feel right at home . Jason's dad was their and he is just the sweetest man he also Was trying to make me Feel better . I went in their with a idea of what I wanted a large upper sleeve piece and what he drew out was far better than what I had in mind . My boyfriend also went with me he got a large piece done on his forearm of biomechanics and it also turned out better than what he had imagined his arm looks great the lines are awesome the shading in perfect the colors look amazing . I absolutely love this place and will never go anywhere else I'm referring everyone I know . JASON IS THE BEES KNEES ! read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - Bio mechanical - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

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This place was amazing! Everyone there was really helpful since it was my first tattoo. They set me up with Keith who did a great job of converting my picture into something that looked good as a tattoo instead of just a white piece of paper. It was his idea for the shading around the rose and he didn't charge me any more for it. The place was very clean and Keith was very good about making sure I was alright throughout the whole process. This is a place I would very much recommend. read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - This goes along with my review. Done by Keith. - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

My husband and I just went to get tattoos tonight. We had stopped in earlier in the week to check on prices and ask questions. Went tonight as a walk in and got seen immediately. We had Kyle do both of our tattoos and we loved him. He did a great job and helped make sure we loved the size and location. He was willing to make adjustments throughout the whole process. He was also very nice and easy to talk to. This was my first tattoo and I feel they made it a very easy process. Everyone there was very nice. Couldn't be happier! Already thinking about what I should get next. read more

Sideshow Tatoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Lakemoor, Illinois

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Clean and love my tattoo. Was a bit busy so my appointment was not on time and took kind of long but the price was fair and the artwork was awesome so it was worth being patient. read more

This place is great! I went with My husband here tonight for the first time to get a tattoo done and they were all welcoming and you feel like you have known them for years. I think Jason did his tattoo and he was friendly and did a great job!! Honestly I would recommend this place to any one!! They are local, great work, accommodating and nice! Excellent service and job! Thank you we will be back! read more

Excellent!! My wife and I got tattoos from Jason (owner) who is very talented and experienced. Not to mention he has very cool stories to keep you occupied and engaged. Very personable! We spent about 3 hours at the shop for relatively easy tats, but every minute and penny spent was worth it. Patience pays off! There is a non-PC, no BS vibe here. Perfect! Price for our tattoos was better than quoted at other local shops too. Stop in and have the crew quote your tat, or give advice...they happily will. BUT, if you want more for your money...get it done at Sideshow. Ask the crew about the ghosts and decor in the shop (wood table) - soooo amazing and fun! Will definitely be back in the future. read more

Scheduled an appointment for 10PM on my birthday. Had asked for the day off from work to be free anytime and waited for 2 hours without even starting. Planned a month in advance. Finally left when they started work on someone else 2 hours after my appointment time without communicating anything with me at all about how much longer it would be. read more

This place is super convenient and can always fit you in! I came in for my first tattoo and fell in love! Porky did a great job! Staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely will keep coming back for future tattoos. read more

Best tattoo I have ever gotten and I have quite a few. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Very clean, very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend going there if you're considering a tattoo. Absolutely love my tattoos read more

I'm sure their work is great but would have been nice if they didn't advertise they were open on Sundays till 7pm. Drove all the way there for nothing. read more

Great selection of body jewelry for reasonable prices, very helpful staff, and open when during the holiday when most places were closed.