I highly recommend Jamie at Dekalb Tattoo Co for all of your fresh ink. Besides being able to fit me in on short notice, Jamie combined all of my ideas into one tattoo that makes me really happy. Her placement and directional suggestions were spot on as well.The shop itself was very eclectic and fun, as well as professional. I was thoroughly questioned about my health and other concerns pre-tattoo and received post-tattoo instructions both in person as well as in a follow up email. That email also contained copies of my questionnaire and related paperwork. I felt comfortable asking questions at any point during my visit.I don’t even live nearby, but Dekalb Tattoo Company will definitely get my business in the future.

My dog is my world and I wanted a tattoo of him for my wedding day to keep him close. It was taking me so long to find an artist that could do portraits with confidence. And then I saw Kaylins post on the company Facebook page and fell in love. She worked with me to make sure I would be healed by the time my big day came around. I have never been more in love with a tattoo in my entire like. Kaylin if you see this, thank you for keeping my heart whole and giving me the best tattoo. I will cherish this piece forever. I never feel alone when I look down and see his perfect face! I will always recommend DTC and Kaylin to anyone looking for a great tattoo!

I came in with my friends to get my cartilage pierced and our piercer Stormy was AMAZING. She was immediately very friendly and funny, and she gave us a very detailed run-down of how to care for our piercings before she pierced us. I absolutely loved her energy and I will definitely be returning :)

I got a beautiful tattoo with Jaime. They worked with me to make a design more beautiful than I could have imagined, and the colors are so vibrant! The shop itself is clean and a very comfortable place to be. I can’t recommend DeKalb Tattoo enough (especially Jaime)!

I highly recommend DTC for any and all of the services they offer. The shop is clean, spacious and welcoming.I received a tattoo from Kaylin today and its better than I ever could have dreamed. the portrait of my handsome dog is so lifelike, and the details are just incredible. Kaylin is not only incredibly talented but professional and confident in her work. This was also my first larger tattoo and she made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire session. Shes worth every penny and then some. I cant wait to save up for my next piece from her so that I can go back. If youre looking to have a pet portrait done I cant recommend Kaylin enough. I will be back for sure!!

We brought our teenage daughter here for a nose piercing. We had a great experience getting the initial piercing done, and again when we returned to have a shorter one swapped out 6 weeks later. The place was clean and it had good energy, we will definitely be back again.

I had a great experience with this shop. Everyone that works here is super down to earth and fun. Recommend this shop to anyone who’s looking to get quality work done in a safe environment. Jaime was great and gave me a tattoo better than I imagined. A great sense of community in that shop, I had such a great time for my time spent there! :-)

Got us in for appointment fast. Theyre friendly and nice atmosphere. Lawrence did a great job on my son, reasonable price as well. Turned out better than what he was originally wanting. Will be back.

Jaime is an AMAZING tattoo artist! Super clean, professional and knowledgeable staff. I think appointment only right now? Lots of high quality piercing jewelry options.

Shout out to Kaylin for her work today! She’s a rockstar. Super light handed. Hard to believe she’s only been at this a year! Definitely recommend & will be returning

Professional and Clean. The staff is knowledgeable and fun!

I had an awesome experience getting tattooed today by Jaime. She did an amazing job with my tattoo and was also very good to work with during the tattoo process. She made me feel at ease and kept me comfortable during the tattoo. The other artists and employees in the shop were very professional and seemed like chill people as well. The overall vibe of the shop was very welcoming, sanitary, and I felt that they were all doing a great job following guidelines to keep things as safe as possible during the pandemic. This was my first time in the shop, but I can tell there is a lot of talent there! I’m looking forward to returning and inquiring about some new body jewelry- they have a huge selection of beautiful pieces.

Shop is awesome everyone is so nice! Kaylin did my tattoos shes a rockstar!! And so helpful with after care info! Would recommend

Kaylin and Cassie are amazing!! I had Cassie change out a stubborn piece of nose jewelry, and then Kaylin did a BEAUTIFUL floral coverup tattoo on my shoulder. The shop was clean, quiet, and comfortable, and the people were very friendly. I had a great experience with Kaylin and highly recommend her for any of your tattoo needs. Her work is hands down some of the best I’ve had done so far, she’s so sweet, and very fair with pricing. Go here! You won’t regret it!! :)

Lovely shop! Ive been visiting DTC since I moved to DeKalb and watched as the shop switched owners and just grew better and better ever since! Cassie and the other piercer (I forgot their name, very sorry 😰)were great, they were very informative while doing my piercings and now were working on a project for my ears! Cant wait to go back. Worth every penny!

My experience there was great, my tattoo artist Lawrence did my tattoo exactly how I wanted it. He checked with me multiple times to ensure it was the size I wanted. Great time for my very first tatoo.

Super clean very professional shop! Very covid safe, friendly staff too!

Dekalb Tattoo Company is THE SPOT for tattoos/body piercingsAlways very welcoming each visitThe staff is incredibly kind / knowledgeable about their respective crafts!So if you’re scrolling through the reviews looking for a place to get cool tattoos and have a great time DTC is just that place 🤙🏻🔥

I’ve been going here for a year and half now and I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere and the service is wonderful, Great quality jewelry and the employees that work there are amazing! I definitely recommend this place and Cassie is my absolute favorite Piercer there!

Staff is fabulous! Great inventory of body jewelry.

I actually died at birth but Claudia went back in time and saved me. Thanks to Claudia Im here posting this and my dear mother was spared years of therapy. Claudia thank you for altering the very fabric of existence and giving me a life to live! I will be returning as a reincarnation!

Love this place. Fav tattoo shop in the area by far. I love the vibe in here and how awesome this place feels when youre there. The artists are top notch and the work is impeccable. Definitely a must hit for tattoos in the west suburbs. Its got a cool city vibe to it too. 💖🌈

The atmosphere was so comforting! It was my first time here and it felt like they knew me personally! I loved Jaime’s work and will gladly be going back! Super clean shop and everyone was super helpful!

I have gotten multiple piercings from both Cassie and Stephanie, they are both very calming and professional and walk you through the piercings and after care in a knowledgeable manner. The shop is very clean and the jewelry is beautiful quality. My piercings look awesome and heal with no trouble. :)

I’ll start by saying I am a perfectionist. I’m very picky when it comes to details, sanitation and professionalism. I’m a stylist so I know what proper sanitation looks like. I’m please to say, they are just that-super clean and well rounded. All of my tattoos have been done in this shop, I have never had a bad experience. Everyone from the assistants to the owner are very knowledgeable in what they do. My most recent tattoo artist Chuckie, is kind, talented, easy to talk to and caring. Claudia is such sweet girl. She is very helpful, kind-hearted individual who brings a great energy to the atmosphere. Cassie, the owner and piercer is great at what she does! She’s easy-going, knowledgeable, always has a very calm aura to her which I appreciate being afraid of needles. I’ve had three piercings done by her and they all were amazing and healed wonderfully (Even when I didn’t listen to her proper protocol). Speaking of which, the remodeling, and new set up is absolutely amazing! The aesthetic is tranquil, fresh, and modern. The jewelry selection has also became larger and higher quality which is great as well. I highly recommend these tattoo artists, piercer and jewelry! You won’t be disappointed.

I got my first tattoo here from Ping and they did amazing work! They were super kind and willing to work with me to design what I wanted. I also got my daith pierced by Cassie and they did an awesome job!!! Definitely going back👍

Place is a bit pricey, but the people there are very nice and they know their stuff. Wasnt expecting such quality piercings for a college town, but I get all of mine done here now. Highly reccomend

Everything about this place screams professional with a mix of friendly in there. All of the artists are so kind and willing to answer all of my dumb questions and their prices are amazing,. This is the only tattoo shop that I am willing to make an hour drive to. I cant recommend this place enough!

Had a great time getting tattooed by Ping (@Warm_towelette on IG)! This is my first larger tattoo, so I went in last month for a consult. Came in for my appointment to an AWESOME design that was way cooler than I could have ever imagined. Super breezy on my end, because I just got to hang out in a cute, cozy shop and watch Studio Ghibli movies while Ping worked their magic. Seriously great spot and I cant wait to come back :)

High prices but the items are high quality and the staff know what theyre doing!

Cassie has a clear dedication to cleanliness and quality jewelry. They are patient, friendly and informative during the piercing process/after for any follow ups or questions. Before going to this shop, I thought I couldnt get piercings as I had tried many times and they never healed. Im so stoked that due to the quality jewelry, service and after care information Ive gotten at dtc, Ive finally had multiple piercings heal properly.I also gotten a tattoo done by Ping and I love it so much! They brought my vision to life beautifully. It was great tattoo experience!I highly recommend this shop!

Thank you Cassie and Chuckie for making my second time around a better experience! I’m so happy with how my tattoo turned out this time, and I appreciate your time and effort to make sure I walked away happy with how everything turned out. You guys are the best!PS - My mom loves her new piercing!

Dekalb tattoo co. is the best in the area! Highly recommend.

Great place, COVID cautious.

Very pleased with Pings work, they made it a very clean and comfortable experience. Definitely not my last tattoo from this place.

Went there with my friend to get nose piercings and as soon as we walked in we literally just got a “why are you here?” look for like 8 minutes. Finally, a nice lady came out from the back and did our piercings, she did a great job, but the beginning experience wouldn’t make me go back...

Gf and I just went to get tats here. It was our first time for both of us. Great work and great artists and customer service. Coming back soon 🤘

Extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly staff!! the shop is decorated beautifully, and features a huge jewellery display with high quality, unique pieces from high end brands. the shop culture emphasises diversity, community, and dedication to the highest possible standards. why go anywhere else?

In October, I finally got the courage to get my nose pierced. It is something I have been putting off for 14 years. On a whim, I messaged Dekalb Tattoo company and Cassie told me to come right in. Right when I walked into the shop I felt at ease. This is one of the most inviting and clean shops I have been too. Cassie greeted me and we started talking about my options, I could tell right then her passion for what she does. I actually picked out my jewelry, instead of backing out like I have done in the past. While Cassie was getting ready she explained everything she was doing, and before I knew it, she was finished. She made the whole experience feel like I was taking to a friend. When I came back to get my jewelry changed she was patient during my indecisiveness, there is a large variety to choose from so it took me a while. While Cassie was talking to me about her plans for the shop it got me excited to come back. I can’t wait until I can my my next appointment!

I went to see the piercer and she is great. I had to change my forward helix jewelry and even though they were tough to get out, she was gentle and helped me find was fit the best. She also offered a lot of information about other jewelry and ordering other earrings. It is definitely the best place for jewelry in this area.

I absolutely love this place! I got an L alternative industrial piercing, and Cassie did an amazing job! She was quick, efficient, and so sweet! I am really happy with it! The only place Im going to for piercings.

Very happy with the service. Thanks for squeezing me it. Very happy with Ricos work. Thanks.

Chuckie rocks! So fun & professional. Super accommodating. I would recommend these artists to anyone. Thank u!!❤

I got a fresh tattoo from Jamie Toracco last friday, which she knocked out of the park. I got a possum with the usual fixens on my lower back/riblet area. Shes got a pic of it on her insta check it out trust me. It was my first time at Dekalb Tattoo Company. Ive been to five other shops for other work over the years some cool others not so cool. I can say that DTC was awesome!. It was clean which is always best when getting inked, the staff was chill, nice and funny we all had some laughs. Not to mention amazing artist all these folks, hop on the web site and peep all the photos its all sick work!. I did before I went. They played decent music and everyone kinda took turns putting stuff on which I dig. Filling out the paper work was super slick tablet style. Everything was plexyglassed/mask/clean and distancey for the virus protical like every place else on earth. All in all ill be back for sure.

All my piercings have been done by Cassie and it’s been nothing but an amazing experience. She’s well informed about her work and makes sure you leave out the door happy with what you got. All my tattoos are done by the artists here and I’ve never had one complaint about either tattoos or piercings done by them. Fully recommend !

My daughter went in for a tattoo, she was never told that the minimum price went up nor was she told the price of the tattoo. The tattoo turned out horrible. The lines are Shakey and a flower petals looks misshapen. Overall bad quality

I drive an hour here any time me and my friends want to get something done. I’ve gotten two tattoos and 3 piercings here and it was an awesome experience every time! Very clean, well kept, and friendly!!

The best tattoo and piercing shop in DeKalb! Counter staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Cassie is one of the best piercers. Uses only the best high quality jewelry and makes sure your piercings are perfect! I’ve gotten two tattoos from Ping and they do an amazing job! Would highly recommend DeKalb Tattoo Company to everyone :)

Very friendly staff and great work. I went here recently for my second tattoo. He (Sean maybe?) worked with me to find the font that I wanted and he did an excellent job. I was too excited to catch his name. It was a tad busy so I had to wait a little, but it was definitely worth it!

I’ve always had a great experience at DTC. Cassie is an amazing piercer and has an excellent selection of high quality jewelry. I get excited to see the new jewelry every time I visit. All the tattoo artists have excellent work and are very kind and patient. I’ve been tattooed by two of their three artists, Chuckie and Ping. Chuckie did a great job, especially with the color in my tattoo. Ping’s tattoo is currently a work in process, but I am excited to see the end result.

I got my first piercing and tattoo done here. The workers really care about their clients and I love the atmosphere of the shop. Cassie did an amazing job on my piercing and I love the tattoo I recently got done by Ping. 10/10 would recommend

I’ve gotten most of my tattoos and piercings here. Everyone I’ve worked with has been incredibly polite and professional! They really care about their clients. Cassie especially is not just an amazing piercer but also an amazing shop manager. 10000000/10 recommend.

Chuckie was awesome. Came in to get a new tattoo (my first new one in 15 years), he did an excellent job. While getting that one, he was looking at one if my older ones (25 years old) and starting talking about ideas he had for touching it up. Came back the next day and had him do it, and I am super stoked with it. He had a vision about how it could look and he nailed it. Will definitely be back.

This shop is one of my favorite places to get my tattoos done. The owner is very cool and knows what he is doing. The other artists are very skilled and knowledgeable about what they think will work or not.... I have yet to be disappointed in any of their work.

Shane has done 3 of my tattoos which I am completely satisfied with. Recently he did a portrait tattoo for me. He did an outstanding job. He did such a good job and it looked better than the portrait I brought in. He not only made the tattoo look just like my sister he captured her personality as well. The amount of detail and focus he put into my tattoo was amazing. I will definitely be back to get more beautiful and thoughtful artwork from Shane.

Shane did a half sleeve of an octopus on my entire forearm and I was pretty amazed that he drew the whole thing on my arm with sharpies. He took his time and erased certain areas until he was happy with the outcome. He did an amazing job and I am in love with the idea he came up with. He is a true artist and proved this both sessions I have had with him. I have recommended him and the shop multiple times since then and Im looking forward to more work! Great tattoo shop!

Ive been living in DeKalb for two years, and this was my first time getting a tattoo done at the DeKalb Tattoo Shop. The artist that completed my awesome honey bee with flowers tattoo was Ping. As soon as I walked in, I felt welcomed. I was very fortunate to work with Ping who was super chill, sweet, and helpful. I am planning on going back and get another tattoo with Ping.Thank you for making my night! :)

My girlfriend got 2 tattoos done quickly and professionally . Ping(tattoo artist) did an outstanding job in good time as well. Would highly recommend getting your tattoos here!

I love this shop. Out of every tattoo shop Ive been In this one by far is the most chill friendly group of artists. The owner is very generous with helping to financially afford your desired tattoo. They have always had pretty decent body peircers there. They have been around for a bit now. Id recommend this tattoo shop to anyone looking to get some ink done.

Got my first ever tattoo here and Ping did an incredible job on my first and my 2nd 2 weeks later!! Would highly recommend this place everyone who works here is super cool.

Great artists, clean shop. They take walk-ins. Never gotten a tattoo I wasnt happy with

Let’s just say this.. I’ll definitely be back for more!

I had some ink done by Shane today and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Its a great atmosphere, clean and professional and best of all? My tattoo is top notch. The line work is PERFECT.

Got a septum piercing today and it is awesome! Would 100% recommend coming here to get a piercing or tattoo!

Nick is amazing! Everyone here is cool to talk to and they are very professional! Unlike some places you dont sit around for hours just waiting while your artist is off doing whatever! I highly recommend this place for anyone who would love an amazing artist to do their work!

I’ve been coming to DTC for the past three years for my piercings and recently for my tattoos as well. They recently remodeled and it feels more inviting and open.Cassie is an excellent piercer, I have around 15 piercings all done by Cassie. During the piercing process, Cassie goes through what is happening the entire time so you know what is going on. The jewelry selection is large and all high quality; you can pick from a wide variety of options and there is something for everyone. They are also constantly getting in new jewelry and are even able to special order you jewelry.I have been tattooed by Ping and Lawerence. They were both very kind and professional during my both of my experiences. My tattoos healed quickly and I love how they turned out!Overall, I highly recommend the piercers and artists at DTC. They are all professional and you can tell they are about what they do!

1/18/18 ... went in to see Shane Pease and get started on what will be a full sleeve ... He took my ideas ... Came up with a concept that was way more amazing than I could have imagined!!I now have a photo realistic tiger on my forearm with a lotus and cherry blossoms that look amazing!!!Next appointment set up to get color put in ... Will absolutely go back again and again!If you want photo realism you MUST GO SEE SHANE!

My daughter got a tattoo here, theyre very professional and did a wonderful job on her. She loves her tattoo and looks forward to the day she can go back and get another one here. Would highly recommend this location for anyone looking cat getting a tattoo that lives in this area.

Got my first tattoo here with my sister and let me tell you JOKEY did the damn thing. My tattoo is amazing. He did the shading perfect and the design. Hes funny too. Definitely recommend him!

Awesome experience and beautiful unique jewelry. Would highly recommend!

Beautiful shop & jewelry, great customer service & I felt comfortable the whole time!

Cassie is great! I trust her with both my piercings and she didn’t use clamps on me the second time I did my septum and philtrum and it was much more comfortable for me.

My mom and I got our noses done there. Not only does it look good but we felt comfortable there. Definitely a good place to go and get your piercing.

I have yet to get pierced or tattooed here but I went in today for help removing jewelry from a piercing I got about 5 months ago from another shop that was done soooo poorly. The people here were very helpful and kept on trying to get my jewelry out until they were successful rather than give up. The wait time was a little extreme but they dont control who shows up for walk ins. Im happy with the help I received and plan on going back.

Wizo was able to tattoo a signature that I got on my arm, perfectly, definitely coming back for more.

Cassie was so kind and helpful! I would go back any time i’m in the chicago area!! thank you!

They did really good only daughters nose piercing.

Great time Chuckie was awesome definitely going back for more work ... highly recommend them :)

I had a guy named Shane draw a full moon on my left forearm. I was nervous getting it there, but Shanes portfolio looks great and I trusted him to do a good job.On the day of my appointment, he was 35 minutes late. I didnt really care, but it adds on to the insane amount of disappointment and embarrassment that Shane instilled into my tattoo. My moon looked like it was done by a 4-year-old. My friends and family had NO idea what he drew on my arm. For a $100 shop minimum, I am very surprised by the terrible artwork on my arm. I will never again get artwork done by Shane. Such a disappointment. After two months, I went and had it redone at a different tattoo shop. So much better.

Probably one of the best, IF NOT THE BEST, tattoo experience I’ve had, ever. I’ve been tattooed both by Chuckie and Wizo, both very professional and welcoming. I will always recommend Dekalb Tattoo Company, day in and day out.I’ve also had my nose pierced here. Same thing, very professional and they made me feel welcomed and safe.10/10. Would recommend.

Got my ears pierced here. The staff are very polite and helpful. Have a fear of needles and the lady who did my piercing was very understanding and patient. I would definitely get another piercing here.

Went in for a nose piercing and had it done by Cassie! I was nervous at first but I felt completely safe and trusted her, and she asked me if I was ready and if I was okay. Definitely will come back for a tattoo or perhaps another piercing in the future!

Love all the artists there! Shane is amazingly talented. Love the shop. Always make you feel comfortable. Best shop ive been to

DONT EVER TRADE STUFF FOR A TATTOO WITH BILLY! He does good (traced) art but he has no integrity. I sold him my car for a tattoo and he never registered it in his name, 7 months went by and he never registered it. I had to pay his violations because he wouldnt take ownership for it(and even with proof the tollway wouldnt recognize it as sold). Not only that but I got a traced tattoo when he told me hed customize it, he gave me roses when I specifically said I didnt want them. I never felt like a priority, even though I gave him the car BEFORE I ever got any ink. He was hard to get a hold of, he started to ignore me when I would want to come in. It was a TERRIBLE experience, one I wish I never had. So DO NOT TRADE ANYTHING FOR A TATTOO OR USE A GIFT CARD WITH HIM BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT FEEL IMPORTANT AND YOUR INPUT WILL NOT MATTER!!!My apologies for attacking the entire shop as a whole, I never had any issues with the other artists or their piercer. I wasnt aware he was no longer there I am sorry

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great prices would definitely recommend this place to anyone

VERY impressive line work, cared about the customer, friendly, and overall super awesome clean environment!

Very friendly professional and super clean

Very nice people work at this shop they make you feel at ease right away, Ive had tattoos done by 2 of the artists that work there and both were amazing.

It was a very professional experience, and the end result exceeded my expectations. Nick is a great artist! Highly recommend!

Got my septum pierced here last month, Cassie did an amazing job and made me laugh to the point where I didn’t even feel the needle go in! Definitely rate this place a 10/10

Artist, Edwin Patterson, charged me $300 for a pair of eyes and wasnt willing to fix mistakes that were his own. I never once flinched nor moved while he was tattooing me.1st and most noticeable, He made the three black prongs on the right eye unequal in size2nd he has two stray lines going off from the eyebrow.3rd he did not shade in the left eye as well as he did the right eye.He claimed he didnt want to fix it while my skin was still healing. Well its healed now and he still doesnt want to do it.

I got a full Bicep armor tattoo and it’s amazing!!! He was great and made it fun, being my first tattoo i was worried but for a free had drawing its amazing if something didn’t look right to him he would start over if need be. I recommend everyone to him. I get talked to about my tat everyday and my first words are “talk to shane pease at Dekalb tattoo!” I dont trust anyone but him.

My daughters and I went to the Tattoo Company on Saturday 6/17/17. First & foremost NICK the OWNER has got to be the MOST AWESOME person EVER!! The LOVE he shows his customers. We arrived late and they were closing shop soon. Inspite if the time Nick told us to come on in...WE LOVE YOU NICK!!! I CANT leave out SHAUNE!! THE BADDEST YES THE BADDEST,COLDEST,AND THE MOST HUMAN TATTOO ARTIST WE HAVE EVER MET!!! Now to EVERYONE else at the Tattoo Company, THANK YOU!!! Nick you have a GREAT team,except one female and she know who Im talking about!!!! Check your ATTITUDE, you can loose $$$$$ like that BABY GIRL!!! GO TO THE TATTOO COMPANY & GET TATTED!!! See yall soon!!!

Shane did an AWESOME portrait of my late step-father on my mom. Shes coming back again soon.

Nick and his crew have always done great work for my family. He is very talented and easy to work with when it comes to picking the tattoo you want.

Very quick and professional and informational. The staff was very welcoming.

My wife went here with her friend and the person who sold her a nose ring and pierced her trachea clearly had no clue what they where doing and made her get a stud which hurts then she told my wife her trachea piercing would take 6 months to heal when her last one healed way quickrr and further more she repierced my wifes nose and now shes in a lot of pain

Amazingly friendley clean and respectable place. Gone here and another tattoo shop around there and will only go back to dekalb tattoo. Nick the owner and tattoist is amazing and i enjoy his persinable attitude and his work is amazing. Out of 5 tattoos his shop has done 4 and nick has done 3. And more tattoos in the works.

By appointment only couldnt get ink

Absolutely loved my experience there! my tattoo is amazing! thanks guys!