Dany was terrific! I had my idea in mind and he gave some very useful feedback as to how to make modifications/options and explained the reasoning for each. The studio...despite being tucked into a business suite of shops...is clean and professional. I LOVE my new tattoo...and would highly recommend Dany R!! read more

I have a tattoo now on my arm, which is blochy in several spots. Dark red like blood, maybe, where the guy just kept on the same spots forever Can't figure out the nose or mouth, one eye has the white with eyebulb (normal), the other eye, EVERYONE says the other eye has no white, as the other eye does Now a F up that forever read more

Seva is fantastic, an amazingly talented artist and a true professional. If you want a very high quality tattoo and top tier service, this is the one. Very happy. read more

Unbreakable Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Monica is the best! She did my galaxy paw print tattoo and touched up three other tattoos for me as well. She is very talented, kind and patient. read more

Unbreakable Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

I met with Kurt yesterday and the experience was both under and over whelming. He barely looked up from his iPad when I walked in and then when we sat down, started off immediately with what HE wanted to get out of tattooing me. We didn't even discuss what I wanted because I was bombarded with about 5 minutes of being told expectations and what he allows and accepts. I won't be going back. I think some artists need a bit of a reality check and Kurt is one of them. You are providing a service and putting something permanently on another human being. That person's desires for what you are putting on their body trumps expanding your portfolio. I like Kurt's work but I would never want to spend hours upon hours with someone who thinks that sort of communication and lack of concern for the person that you are tattooing is acceptable. I have more pleasant experiences with opposing counsel on a daily basis than I did with Kurt -- that's sad. Def needs some work on customer service and just overall human interaction. read more

Kurt Jacobsen has been my trusted go-to tattoo artist for close to a decade, when he was part of Perfection Dermagraphics. Needless to say, when my homie started and opened "Unbreakable Ink", it was a no-brainer for me. Not only is Kurt such a great artist, he is the most professional and friendly one. Unbreakable Ink is located right near 53 off of Hicks Road. It's part of a commercial strip of buildings, and has a parking lot. Inside, the place is well-lit and extremely professional looking (almost like a doctor's office). I say this because some people might think of a tattoo shop as a dark tinted-window building, with lots of heavy music blasting and if you are intimidated by (or like) that, keep that in mind. There is a waiting room with Netflix, coffee, and a comfy couch. A really nice setup to relax and talk in. Reception area right near the front. There are two private tattoo rooms, and a larger room, with shared space. Kurt tattoos out of one of the private rooms. So the way it works here is you go in for a consultation. You bounce off ideas and/or show them a drawing/sketch that you want. They'll take the time (~3months can be expected) to sketch your drawing. So if you're looking to get a fresh tattoo before that last second Vegas trip, you may want to keep this in mind. They will try to work with you in terms of timing, and they have other tattoo artists that may have a quicker turnaround time. But let me tell you, Kurt is worth the wait. When it is ready, they'll contact you with the sketch. You come back, check the design, change, and/or approve it once its all good, and then you schedule an actual tattoo appointment. On the actual day of appointment, Kurt has everything laid out on the table, with needles in freshly unopened packaging. His workstation is extremely clean, well-lit, and organized, much like the entire shop. He'll review and have you go over a waiver, and post-op procedures (ie how to clean your tattoo area, etc). After that, its time to get it done! As I said before, Kurt is extremely professional and nice. I call him my therapist with a tattoo gun. I thoroughly enjoy chatting up with Kurt as he does his thing and Kurt is very cognizant about what he's doing during our chat sessions. For an example, if he thinks he's about to hit a more tender spot, he'll give you a heads-up and let you know. Full communication is what I value. As with all work, his is lifetime guarantee, so touch-ups or dissatisfactory work is covered. Hourly breaks are expected and the time goes by fast, IMHO. Overall, a pleasant experience and process. If you're looking for a tattoo and you're in the suburbs, heck, even if you're not in the suburbs, definitely take the journey to Unbreakable Ink. I've never been disappointed with the work Kurt has done. BATHROOM REVIEW: You know me; I always do a review of the bathrooms, everywhere I go. There are two bathrooms, located right at the front door. Single-person bathrooms that are well-lit and everything was in working order. read more

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I recently got my first tattoo from Dany at Unbreakable Ink. He exceeded all my expectations and made the tattoo more beautiful than I could ever have expected. I have gotten people asking for photos of my tattoo, and nonstop compliments. I am truly happy with the entire experience. I highly recommend. The shop is beautiful too. read more

Unbreakable Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Kurt exceeded all expectations and I couldn't be happier. He is so talented and skilled. The atmosphere is professional and clean and I would highly recommend Unbreakable Ink to anyone. You can put all your trust in Kurt because he is best in class. read more

Unbreakable Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

I visited the shop today and Sava did my tattoo. He was patient with me as I was asking for his opinion and recommendation. He made sure everything was disinfected, clean, and ready. Such a nice person to talk to and so professional. I highly recommend him! read more

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Unbreakable Ink, specifically with Jack Mitchell. After years (a decade plus) of wanting a tattoo and waiting until I came up with an idea I felt strongly enough to move forward with, I started looking for the right artist. I reviewed the portfolios online of a number of different options, and Jack's work stood out to me. I reached out and set up a consult and sent Jack a few ideas. From that first meeting I could tell Jack was going to be great to work with. He was super welcoming and friendly during our first consult, and took the time to hear what I had in mind as a starting point. From there we worked on the ultimate design of my piece, which runs from my shoulder to just below my elbow. Jack brought some ideas to the table that had never crossed my mind and which we ended up incorporating into the tattoo and now I love them. The actual tattoo experience itself was also as good as I could have expected. Sure there were portions that hurt, but that's to be expected! We did the entire piece in one day, so it was about a 7-hour session with lots of breaks to recharge along the way and get ready for more. All along the way Jack was good at checking in to make sure I was doing OK, asking for my opinion on the piece along the way to see if I had any thoughts or changes, and even did the little things like ordering takeout for dinner as a nice break along the way. As a newbie this was my first tattoo experience, and I can't say enough good things about it. Would highly recommend Jack for anyone in the market for a new tattoo, whether it's your first or your 100th piece. I'm still healing from this first tattoo but would say there's a high likelihood I'll find myself back on Jack's table at some point in the future! read more

Unbreakable Ink is the best tattoo shop ever! The whole place is clean and welcoming. The artist are always friendly when they greet you. I have been working with Jack and he is incredible on so many levels! From his personality to his work he is the BEST! He cares so much about his work and also the client. He makes sure you are comfortable and if you need anything through the whole tattoo. He explains everything to you and is just hands down the best. I will definitely be back! Thank you Jack and the whole Unbreakable Ink team for everything!! read more

I got multiple tattoos here and Jack is awesome at what he does, definitely recommend his work and getting your ink done here. Very clean shop, very welcoming and always high quality pieces. read more

Emma is just amazing! First tattoo experience couldn't have been better. She is extremely personable and professional. I would highly recommend her work. read more

Unbreakable Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Totally agree with the other 5* reviews, this place is the best choice! It is very clean and people are friendly, welcoming and very professional. You can see some pictures the artists drew printed and hanging on the walls, and they are beautiful! Best thing is - they design your own tattoo and you can change the design as many times as you want until you are absolutely sure that this is the tattoo you want, you pay only for the tattoo session itself. The only downside is the wait time - they are booked for months ahead - yes, they are that good! I have recently had a tattoo done by Kurt and I'm 200% happy with his work and the service provided. You can see how dedicated he is to what he does and that he loves his work. It healed nicely, too! Will definitely come back and also recommend this place to anyone wants a tattoo job well done. read more

got the cutest tattoos by Emma! i've been to a handful of tattoo studios in the chicagoland area and Unbreakable Ink was the best experience! the shop is super clean with a comfy waiting area and the tattoo rooms are more private which i liked. Emma did such a great job with my floral butterfly and cute kitty tattoo (not pictured). I'd recommend her / this shop to anyone! read more

Unbreakable Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

I had an amazing experience with unbreakable ink. Super relaxed environment and clean and comforting to boot. I had my design and tattoo done by Emma and she did an amazing job at walking me through her design choices and incorporating my piece with elements I requested and even with a previous tattoo in a way that I am super happy with. Super easy to get along with, very professional and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get more tattoos. I wish I would have come to her for my first tattoo so also a good option for newcomers! read more

Kurt is excellent. I have nine large tattoos from him and I trust him implicitly with my body art. He is an amazing creative collaborator and an all-around good sport. Thank you, Kurt, for the amazing work. read more

Unbreakable Ink - After the first session on my newest tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Amazing work, had 2 tattoos done by Kurt, my man knows his stuff. I wasnt too sure on colors and what not and he gave options and told me what will go well and not, best thing is he will work on your design until you love it. Not a walk-in, mistake tattoo of a girlfriends name type of place. Pricing you cannot beat. Also everyone there is down to earth and friendly. read more

Unbreakable Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

I recently had a small, feminine tattoo done by Emma. She was excellent. Did a great design, with flawless design execution. She paid precise attention to detail, offered lovely color suggestions, was both friendly AND professional. No problems later - her aftercare instructions were clear and detailed. I'd highly recommend her. read more

I recently had work done by Kurt. I cannot express how much I appreciate him, his talent and his devotion to perfection. The tattoo is flawless and simply epic. I sat for nearly 12 hours. Didn't think I could do it, but I was able to because of how comfortable I was during the session, thanks to him. Not going to lie, when he first told me he only does 1/2 or full days, I was a bit intimidated. Pay attention during the consultation and come to your appointment prepared, it makes a huge difference on your stamina and your experience. If you are looking for a walk in tattoo parlor where you show up, show Kurt the picture you want tattooed and leave with a tattoo, this is not the place for you. There will be a wait and there is a process. Kurt is very clear and transparent about all of that during the consultation. If you are looking to commission a piece of art and willing to allow him to be the artist he is, you will not be disappointed. It will require a bit of faith on your part (don't all tattoos do though?), but trust me it is well worth it. I appreciate an artist who knows what his needs are in order to provide the absolute best on his behalf. My only regret is I didn't have the luck to find Kurt sooner. read more

Emma tattooed me this morning and she was literally the best. I want her to do all of my future tattoos! She was so funny and easy to talk to, and made me feel SUPER comfortable:) I already told all my friends to go to her!! read more

I am giving two stars because i genuinely love the work done by the artists here (Kurt and Jack... ) But I'm having a difficult time actually getting the ink done. I met with Jack a week ago for a consultation, planned a great tattoo and a time for the following weekend to come back and get in the chair... Well the morning of the appointment I get a text from Jack asking if I could come in later that day instead. My schedule didn't allow for that so Jack said he had time the next day, Sunday, so I didn't have to wait too long. At first I was bummed but was happy he tried to accommodate me so quickly.... It's now Monday morning and I have heard nothing back from Jack. He didn't even text me a picture of the design like he said he would. I was really excited to get my artwork done here, but looks like I'll be finding a new artist/shop after this one ghosted me. read more

Abby was beyond amazing! I gave her the idea and inspiration I wanted for this tattoo and she didn't disappoint. I know this won't be my last tattoo from her. I highly recommend her. read more

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My husband and I got the same tattoo from David. It was a black paw print from our pup that recently passed. I can't tell you how much I love the tattoo! David was professional, the place is super clean, he took his time with us in the planning stage to make sure it was perfect before we started. He talked me through the tattoo process while he was doing the tattoo to make sure I was comfortable. I have gotten multiple tattoos from other places before this and after coming to David, I don't think I will ever go anywhere else! They also guarantee their tattoos and do a tattoo check after 4 weeks to make sure everything looks good. I HIGHLY recommend Unbreakable Ink and David, especially if it is your first tattoo and you would like to be comfortable! They rock! read more

Amazing!!! I got the most beautiful tatoo, love it more than I even thought I would. I must say this shop is far ABOVE other tatoo shops. #1 the time and attention they give you to make sure your getting what u want. I made appt and had David who was great! He even asked and added suggestions etc being the artist as I am not. He made me feel 100% in control of what I wanted. Believe me that says alot because 2 was before my sister and I went to city, went to 3 diff shops all which seemed to act like we were bothering them, not to mention rude, not nearly as nice as this shop. So.... do yourself a favor check it out go meet w them and schedule your tatoo. 100% worth it! read more

Jack is great to work with. No pressure. We reworked a design until it was right! Convenient location too!

David did a phenomenal job on tattoo! The shop is extremely clean, the people are friendly and it's cost-competitive. Highly recommend!

This place is AMAZING!!! Tiffany did two amazing tattoos for us, very last minute!! She had a design ready to go when we got there based off of our phone conversation, & worked with us to make it exactly what we were looking for. She was so gentle & her lines were SO CLEAN!!! The studio is very clean & welcoming. Everyone was extremely friendly & the whole experience was better than I could've imagined!!! read more

Get an appointment with Kurt! He did an amazing job, makes you feel very comfortable and is very personable. Clean, homey, and has a great set up. read more

Don't make appointments, because they don't adhere to them. Waited an hour and twenty minutes before I left. Very unprofessional.

Got a tattoo from Kurt recently. What a great experience. He didn't give me my first tattoo but it is the first tattoo that I consider a work of art. He truly is an amazing artist. I am looking forward to getting my future ink projects from him. He is definitely worth the wait! read more

Unbreakable Ink is a beautiful new shop; a clean professional environment loaded with talent. I have been tattooed by Kurt Jacobsen for over 8 years, and even after moving nearly 1000 miles away, I still come back to get tattooed by him quite regularly. The tattoos I got from him 8 years ago still look as good as the day I got them. My entire left sleeve is constantly praised by strangers and other tattoo artists. Being a tattoo artist myself, I can say from experience that Kurt is the cleanest, lightest-handed, most detail-oriented artist I know. But don't take my word for it, check out the portfolios, they speak for themselves! read more

Omg if you want a quality beautiful tattoo u must go here!!!! They moved into a beautiful establishment as well. Everyone there is so friendly and you spend an enjoyable time while you are being worked on. I have been to other tattoo places in my life and i always feel like i need to check the equipment and i watch for infection after i leave. This place is clean and all the equipment is in top shape and incredible! My daughter and i have both visited lately and we are already planning our next trip over. My brother introduced us to this place and we will be going here forever. We also suggest this place to everyone we know!!! By the way tell Kurt that Kim and Linda sent you! read more

Unbreakable Ink is a great new shop, very clean and welcoming. I went in to get an old faded tattoo redone. Jack Mitchell was my artist. He came up with a great idea for a cover-up. Jack covered the old tattoo, you would never know there was a tattoo there before. I left with a beautiful and realistic cardinal! Jack's attention to detail is amazing! He is a true artist! I will definitely be going back for more ink! Terri W. Arlington Heights read more

I wish I could agree with the positive reviews. At first, communication with the artist was very good. He seemed to understand what I wanted. But my emails to him have gone unanswered several times. It's a shame, since I truly wanted to work with this artist. Maybe others will have a better experience. read more

I have worked with Kurt for 6 tattoos so far. He is an amazing artist! His attention to detail is superb. He is a straight shooter who has advised me wisely in the design and placement of my tattoos. I trust him completely to provide high quality art that I will enjoy for the rest of my life. read more

Unbreakable Ink is a pure extension of owner and artist, Kurt Jacobsen. The amount of professionalism, dedication, and cleanliness is unmatched. The space is wisely used for himself and his other artists. He does customized pieces as to make it original and personal for all his clients. Kurt provides an excellent amount of tasteful and respected insight for clients needs and prospective body proportions. I've been tattooed personally by Kurt for over 7 years, and I refuse to look elsewhere. I've had several pieces, large and small, all well done by Kurt, and he's brought home trophies to show for it. The other artist, Jack Mitchell, is just as professional and clean. If you are looking for an amazing tattoo experience, then look no further. Highly recommend! Always returning. read more

We love all the guys here, they are all so kind and friendly and they all have serious talent! We work with David, he's super awesome dude who has crazy color and line work skills. We've referred a bunch of our friends to him and they've all loved the work he's done on them too. He never rushes because he wants you to have the best experience possible. He's super accommodating,I'm excited for our next tattoo! It will be my biggest tattoo yet and I fully trust David and know it will be incredible. He even made sure that we scheduled it at a good time for me thinking of after care as I'll be going on vacation and want to swim in the ocean. He scheduled it so we can make sure my tattoo is all healed up before I leave. 10/10 would recommend this place. No matter who you end up working with, Kurt, Jack, or David you will love your experience. It's also a SUPER clean facility, my favorite tattoo shop I've ever been in. It's not loud which sometimes bothers me about other places. Each room has a door that closes so you can jam to your own personal music while you get worked on. read more

Kurt is a fantastic artist. He met with me and helped me design exactly what I wanted. His shop is clean and welcoming. I will say that it does take a while to get your design flushed out and procure an appointment but it is worth the wait. I definitely recommend getting tattooed here! My piece is absolutely gorgeous. read more

As a first timer, Kurt was very patient with me throughout the process. He spent time to discuss the process, the length of time and the iterative nature by which he designs his artwork. Kurt was the perfect final piece of the puzzle as I was seeking a true artist for my idea and he delivered! Kurt is someone that I fully trust and would 100% recommend for any future work to anyone interested in his talents. Additionally, the space is very clean and welcoming. read more