Wonderful FIRST experience. Thank you Proton

Mike is the best piercer Ive ever met! Strange guy, does a KILLER job! (Doesnt do Septums unfortunately)

Jon Bowman was my tattoo artist. On the day of my appointment, he had my design ready to go (it was gorgeous), and made sure I was happy with the design and placement before we began.The tattoo went smoothly, the workstation was clean, and Jon was a true professional as he worked for almost 4 hours to see my tattoo to completion. His artistry and skill speak for themselves.Highly recommend.

Came in for a walk in and honestly this was probably the worst shop I have ever been to. Artist took SEVERAL smoke breaks even though he was doing a palm size taoo, he was also very rude during the process. The pain he caused while tattooing was unbearable and caused severe scarring.

Very good tattoo artists that have many years of experience and do a very good job

Mike the piercing artist : Very professional, accurate, and triple checks his work. Very clean and sterile Workstations. Need something done, I would definitely talk to Mike - He has over 25 years of experience And hes a really cool, friendly guy. - Nigel

Just got my first tattoo done by Erin Boyle and I couldnt be happier! Everyone here is very professional and informative as well. I had set an appointment a couple weeks ago and on the day of the appointment my wife decided she wanted to get one as well. They were able to fit her in that day too! I will be coming back and getting another tattoo! Thanks to Erin for giving me such a great piece of art!

Chris May has done most of my forearm but today he outdid himself. I love this piece!The shop is great, everyone is pretty friendly,definitely a good place for a first timer.They have plenty of interesting stuff of the walls,,,something to look at too take your mind of the needle.Definitely give them a shot, and very much worth a drive.

I will only go to them

Great shop with excellent artists! Ive had tattoos done by both Aaron and Erin, and have been thrilled with all of them! Calm, relaxing environment, with friendly people. This is where Ill be getting all my tattoos from now on.

April did an amazing job! Will definitely go back!

I have 5 tattoos and 3 different artists did them, all from Proton. I got my latest one today and it was Aaron Wassner who did it. He did a great job. He was very professional and a very nice guy. The tattoo looks awesome, just like my other 4! Thank you!

Liked my tattoo it a hit

Awesome website, nice portfolios but I emailed them and no one has gotten back to me. I would at least appreciate them telling me no.

Awesome!!!! Chris did an amazing job on a coverup for me! Love it and definitely found my new place to get all of my ink!!! 🖤😁

Amazing service and very friendly staff

Great service

Ive gotten all my tattoos from proton. Ive been tatted by almost everyone there. Wouldnt trust my skin with anyone else. Everyone there is super nice and willing to work with what you want. You pay for a great tattoo. Wont ever leave disappointed.

Talented, creative artists! The only place I go.

Phenomenal place for tattoos. Aaron is my favorite! I now have 2 tattoos done by him. He just did a cover-up on my forearm, and his artistry exceeded my expectations! Such a cool guy, and an awesome place. Definitely worth the drive for us.

Seemed like a nice shop looking at reviews and online representation. Being from out of town and away from my home shop I needed to purchase some specific jewelry in a little bit of an emergency, based on that I chose to try here first. Upon entering they made me feel out of place and uncomfortable and said they could not help me with purchasing jewelry until a piercer was in(despite me knowing exactly what I was in need of and wanting to purchase it walk out, to put it in myself). Being somewhat of an emergency and feeling unwelcome, I found help elsewhere!

Got my first nose piercing here. Had it done by Mr. Mike Gear who was astonishingly kind and very welcoming. He was very quick in the procedure and he made it out to be a very fun first experience with piercing. I plan on getting my ear pierced next!

I have been going to to Proton since they used to be out in Cortland. I always go to either Jon or Chris for my work. They are both cool dudes who are highly skilled. I can tell the difference in quality between their work and the other local tattoo shops and I recommend Proton over all the rest. If you are going to put something on your body forever it only makes since to go to the best. The shop is sterile and has a cool rock and roll atmosphere. Appointments can usually be made within 2 weeks and prices are reasonable. I feel like if you give them more artistic freedom, sit well, and are a good client you will receive great work for an exceptional price

I came to Proton Tattoo to get my earlobes pierced. I was nervous and Mike made the experience a breeze. Mike was knowledgeable about piercings and had no issues with piercing my scarred ear (as a child my earlobe was ripped and I received stitches). Overall, enjoyed my experience and I am happy with my piercing!

This wasnt my first time at Proton but its been several years since my last visit and this was my first experience with Chris May and he was just so great! On top of the fact that he got me in last minute and came up with a great solution to a problem I had but he also has an awesome personality and I really enjoyed my time there! I would highly recommend this place everyone is great! Im definitely looking forward to a future piece by Chris!

I’ve had 5 tattoos done here. One by owner Jon and the rest by owner Chris. Both have done beautiful work for me. They make you feel very comfortable and are very caring during the whole process. One of my tattoos was a cover up and you would never know, it is absolutely beautiful.Not to mention, the shop is so clean and all the other artists and employees make you feel welcome.Thanks guys!

I went in for a piercing and walked out planning my next visit for another tattoo. Mike was awesome and super comforting. I knew I was in good hands from the moment I called just to simply get their hours. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone from newcomers to vets. ✌🏽

Great spot for ink. Got a recommendation from an artist I trust and gave them a shot. Aaron Wassner was the artist I used. He was professional, willing to help me realize my design, and incredibly talented. I will trust Proton with my body art in the future.

Proton tattoo is great! chris is the best. Definitely give him creative freedom and let him do his thing!

Piercing expert is just that, an expert in his field. He has great advice on caring for fresh piercings, listen to it if you are getting one. Location is colorful and clean. These people obviously care for their workspace and their occupation, it shows!

Mike Gear at Proton was absolutely fantastic doing my little girls ear piercing. Perfectly professional, incredibly friendly and made her feel much more comfortable when she started getting nervous about the whole process. Would recommend to anyone.

Im pretty much covered in tattoos, and Ive gotten them from many different places over the years. Proton is by far the best shop Ive been to. The most recent tattoo I got here was actually a cover up of a tattoo I had pretty much given up hope on ever having fixed. The person (from a shop I wont name) who originally did the tattoo left a lot of scar tissue, and a lot of really dark colors that arent easy to cover up.Chris sat down with me, and within minutes had a rough sketch that would not only cover up the old one, but also beautifully incorporate some existing tattoos I have in the same area.When I showed up for my appointment Chris was ready to go, and had the stencil on me within minutes of walking into the door. During the tattoo, we had some really awesome conversations and I got a chance to really take in the scenery. This shop has some of the coolest artwork adorning the walls Ive ever seen.Four hours later (its a big tattoo) I couldnt believe how well the new tattoo covered up the old one - and how it doesnt even look like a cover up.Cleanliness, professionalism, real artists, great atmosphere, fun charismatic staff - this place is hands down the best tattoo shop Ive been to and the only one I will trust with any future tattoos I get.

I have gotten three big, bold, beautiful tattoos by Dustin, Chris and Aaron in the past few years. Ive also been tattooed by Em Becker and Nate Corder while they visited the shop. Every time I am treated with respect, charged an unbelievably reasonable amount, the shop is impeccably clean, and all the staff is friendly.Ive gotten several piercings by the piercer as well, he is amazing. Gets the job done right the first time, unlike any of the other piercers around town.

Really professional and amazing artists. I personally didnt get a tattoo there, but my friend did and it turned out amazing. Definitely going here for my first.

Some of the best artists in the state and by the books clean safe and fun. Love this place, a home away from home.

Incredible experience with Erin, above and beyond expectations. Amazing detail, artistry, and craftsmanship. I highly recommend this place to friends or anyone interested in a tattoo done right.

Love this place. My children has Awesome tats! Staff is always courteous, and professional!

I walked into this shop a week or two ago to set up an appointment to do a cover up for my best friends wedding Ill be standing in at the end of August. Even though they are a high demand shop they got me in within a week and it was a 7 hour appointment. When I first came in I didnt have an artist in mind just anyone that would be available soon. My artist was Chris May. After we got just over half way through the tattoo I had a little burst of crying because it hurt so bad. The original tattoo I got the artist didnt go in very far so I wasnt use to having this done even though I thought I was. Chris was so nice about it he took a few breaks with me and even borrowed some lidocaine spray from Erin to help numb me. Thank you Erin! That spray was the reason I could sit there for the last couple hours and get it all finished. Everyone here is amazing and I saw some other artists tattooing as well and all the tattoos I saw were just amazing! Ill be going back to Chris after the wedding to get a little more done on it but I am beyond impressed with the work and the artists! They truly care about their customers and make sure you have a great experience! If I get more tattoos in my life Ill be sure to come to Proton Tattoo! Oh and I LOVE my new tattoo! My goal when I got the original was I wanted a piece of art on me that I could display proudly and now thanks to Chris I have exactly that! I wish I could attach pictures to show my before and after! Ill be easy to recognize though just look for the girl wearing tank tops in winter from now on! ❤❤❤

They were all so helpful and nice I had a bad experience at another local tattoo shop and they fixed it for me

The ONLY place to get tattooed in DeKalb. Awesome quality and atmosphere that isnt scary for the first timer.

Love the vibe here! They are all very passionate about their work. Definitely recommend.

My daughter and girlfriend went in for my daughter to get a tattoo and it was going to be her first tattoo of her grandmother that passed away and they told her that she was wasting their time because she wanted to know if the placement of the tattoo would still look good over time. I do not understand why people need to be rude. This is someones first tattoo; therefore, they will have questions.

Horrible customer service. Dont have a waiting list if youre not going to use it. Just simply say all of the artists are busy with appointments. Not really that hard. Spending 6 hours waiting for someone to communicate with me on whether there is availability is ridiculous!

Incredible work. Great customer support and work. Highly recommend.

Ive been here for two of my own (Justin and Barbie) and sat with my brother for a few, I love the atmosphere, everyone is super laid back and easy to talk to. I had a giftcard to use in a limited amount of time with this last piece Barbie did and she got me in last minute. I get so many compliments on all my tattoos from here. I recommend it to everyone and wouldnt go anywhere else again.

Went for noise pierce and Mike Gear was awesome - keeps you entertained so your done think about what hes doing - makes it go faster.very professional.

I went to Proton Studios to have Chris Mays give me a beautiful memorial tattoo in memory of my dad. This is my second tattoo from Proton, very satisfied

Great people and awesome work, very happy with my time spent getting my new ink.

Great service and great piercier. Happy I went hear and thrilled with what I got. Id recommend this place.

Love, love, love ths place!!! Been coming here for years. Every artist is friendly and wants to work with you to achieve the tattoo that you desire. Great decor!! Dustin is great!!

My experience was great. Everyone was friendly and the artists know what they are doing. very clean and modest. I am going again for some more ink!!

Nice place would go back if I think I would like to I another tattoo

Nice facility, got my tattoos done by Sam - he’s fantastic and has a wide range of abilities but is especially good with black and grey realistic images

Very friendly, love my new tattoo. Erin did a great job!

I got pierced by Mike and it was great he kept making jokes and he give great advice on keeping piercings healthy and clean!!

Very friendly staff and great service and prices

Excellent work! Chris May is hilarious and an awesome artist. I am so in love with my coverup.

Nice place, pretty good staff and great prices!

Good dudes and dudettes, doing great tattoos. And theres a piercer dude, as well.

When you need it done right, go to Potons

I was very nervous about getting a tattoo because I have a fear of needles but they were amazing. I will definitely be going back for more.

I got my conch pierced and Mike was AWESOME!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Barbie messed up my tattoo now I have to spend several grand lasering it off and another couple thousand to get it redone. Worst artist ever.I also went to a different artist, cant remember his name. Asked him if he wanted to do a tat for me. He didnt. Instead of telling me no he told me he would do it then proceeded not to answer any of my calls.This place is a disgrace to tattoo artist.

This is the only spot that we will go, John is the best.

She did my daughter footprints just like the way on the paper

These guys do an awesome job i went in for the gumball machine special $50.50 its a random tattoo but its a fun concept and i got a good color tattoo will definitely go back in for another tattoo

Great artists, friendly & clean & frequently donate to local causes!!! Great spot!

CHRIS MAY IS THE MAN!

Aaron did my tattoo, very professional, personable and talented

I got my tattoo done by Mark. I love it he did an amazing job and it was quite a big tattoo but we still got it done in under two hours. Deff coming back again.

This is THE best tattoo place to go to!!Dustin is an amazing artist!!!!

I get my stuff from Mark. Always friendly, clean and awesome.

Great artists! Best tattoos around

Very friendly and professional artists. Quality of work exceeded my expectations

Friendly staff and decent service. They need a bit more jewelry to pick from though.

I get all my work done here. The are A+ Artists...

Of course I love this place, I work here with some awesome people. stop in and check us out!

Went in as a walk in and they told me to come back tomorrow cuz they didnt have time..... there was 3 guys sitting their doing nothing thats understandable maybe they had app coming up. Arrived first thing in the morning to the same thing 3 guys sitting doing nothing. i figured id be in and out since they told me to come back. talked to one of the guys and he said put ur name and description on this list and maybe someone will wanna do it... that inst walk in, so i put my name down and he says i have to have a description. i put down brass knuckles and once again hands it back..... then he raises his voice and says how the hell is anyone gonna know what u want u have to explain ur description. previous descriptions were very vague like flowers, heart. told him that no one else wrote down time, size, and total wanting to spend so y would i. he laughed in my face and then i left

Amazing work

Full service shop, and when I mean full service. I mean FULL service. Dudes that work here have massive hogs and needles. Ive seen the other shops in town trust me, you want to come here.

Professional. I got exactly what was agreed on for a solid price.

Nice work and clean!

Their work is awesome

Awesome Shop

They know their stuff!!!!

Awesome artists!

Terrible customer service.

Great place

Gg

Very professional staff...

Good service!!

Fantastic!

Barbie rocks!

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