I get all my piercings and tattoos here. Koz, the owners & piercer is so friendly and really knowledgeable! All the artists do amazing work, highly recommend!

Love them here && the atmosphere!! My go to place

Koz is amazing, professional, and holds such an awesome vibe!! I came in needing help changing some body jewelry choices that weren’t working for me (jewelry from a different shop) not only did he give me what I wanted but he educated me on a few things regarding my piercings and I couldn’t be happier.

I had my tattoo done by Cody and I couldnt be happier. He came up with the perfect design and it turned out better than I could have imagined. I highly recommend this shop!

Koz was amazingly wonderful and professional! I was feeling naked without my piercings in and he reinstalled my hardware after surgery. I came at a good time because it was super fast. Im so grateful to be feeling like myself again. Thanks, Koz!

Came in today wanting to be service for a piercing. Filled out the paperwork then was told it would be 30 mins he had to go to store and grab some paper towels. When I stated I am looking at blue paper towels all around the place. I was further told I am just the messenger and yes you are looking at paper towels. Not quite sure why I was lied to in my face. I took my ID and left calmly not sure if it was color of my skin and he just didn’t want to service me. I wouldn’t recommend this damn place to my enemy never-less a friend.

Got my first ever piercing and tattoo from them and when ever someone recommends a place, this is the way to go. Much love and respect for this place and the workers.

Joe did my first tattoo on my 18th birthday and everyone in the shop was very professional and made me feel so much better! they even put up a privacy screen while i was being tattooed :) great experience totally recommend joe for tattoos

Koz was super professional and explained the after-care for the piercing I got and I was in and out of there super quick. Koz was quick to assess what type of earring to use instead of just picking one out.

I got my nose stud replaced at this place and Koz was amazing! He was very informative, easy to talk to, and very quick in changing the jewelry. I was extremely nervous to get my stud changed because the other place I had went hurt me. Koz informed me that the other shop I went to had gauged my nose with the wrong jewelry. I am so glad I came here and I will definitely be coming back!

I arrived early and waited outside for almost an hour. I called the phone number on the business window twice to try to schedule an appointment, but no one answered either time. I emailed the shop, but no response. When someone finally showed up, l tried to ask if they had available appointments and l was ignored. I finally caught the gentleman’s attention. He kept walking and would not stop to listen to my question and pointed to the sign on the window that he opens at 1:00 pm. And he slammed the door. I felt so disrespected. I just left. Perhaps they don’t service black patrons here.

I had my belly piercing done here about two years ago. No problems, no itching, no wounds. Koz is very great and friendly. I was nervous at first but he made me feel calm and comfortable. We talked throughout the process. He was so fast, didn’t even know when he was done. He did a very neat job. Also, the prices are affordable.

Koz is the best piercer around. Everyone working here is professional, the whole shop is clean, and they take safety seriously.

All the staff at BMI are cool guys, and girl,,but.more importantly they do Awesome work! Every time i have an appointment its always on time. The shop is always clean and all the instruments are sterilized so i never worry about safety or health risks from them. Highly recommended to go get ink from BMI!!

My brother and I both got our tongues pierced by Koz today, and we were both happy with our experience there. Proper Covid procedures were in place which made me happy to see.Koz was very thorough in explaining what he was doing, as well as providing the proper aftercare info. He also told us what to expect as far as swelling and how well feel the next day. He absolutely knew what he was doing and Id highly recommend him!

We had our 4 year old’s ears pierced by Koz. He is amazing and patient! He truly went above and beyond to make sure her experience was a good one. Highly recommended!

The best tattoo and piercing shop in the neighborhood!!

Clean and safe.

I was referred to Cody from a friend and he was so gentle it didn’t even feel like anything was being done. I was kind of nervous at first because every time I mentioned to someone that I wanted a neck tattoo, they would make a painful face. Even as he wiped the excess ink he was gentle. That’s all I keep talking about. Lbs. He finished pretty quickly and I absolutely loveeeeeee my tattoo and can’t wait to book with him again!

The owner needs to rethink his policies when it comes to purchasing body jewelry. Appointments shouldnt be needed to buy jewelry. Especially if you are a previous customer. In my opinion they are selective as to who they want to do business with and they hide behind fake COVID policies and Fines. Poor value if you ask me!

Great place to go my favorite is Corey but theyre all great

This was my 2nd visit to BMI.. I seen Koz, who pierced my nose a year ago, to have the nose ring removed as it was a non-screw post...If you want piercing of any kind, Koz, explains the pros & cons of same and make you very comfortable in what ever service or product your receiving... 👍🏽Thanks Koz!!

Could you guys pierce a 14 yr old nose and tounge tomorrow ??

My very first tattoo I just knew I wanted it done here after getting my nose piercing.. because of the very cool staff. They do a really good job here. They are friendly and good with helping you out with what you want. I get my tattoos done by Cody... He’s dope fr! And ever since he did my first one I came back to start my sleeve by him too. Koz is dope too, he’s the piercer/owner. He did my nose piercing. I love this place and it became my official tattoo place.

Walked in to just get a price and was greeted by Cody. I told him what I wanted he drew it out and I was sold. Got my tattoo right then and there. Excellent job and excellent service.

Koz is a great piercer!

Koz is an amazing piercer. Extremely knowledgeable and definitely puts you at ease through your entire piercing service. Definitely recommend him for his skills. Id pay for his aftercare talk by itself. Hes extremely thorough.

Eamonns artwork is insanely good. Hands down wouldnt go anywhere else, looking forward to more tattoos in the future.

Koz is amazing! I am a first time mother and my husband and I went to BMI to get our daughter’s ears pierced. As a first time mom I tend to have unreasonably high expectations and Koz managed to exceed them all! He guided us through the process and answered my many questions with patience and managed to soothe our anxiety. With our 6 month old daughter he made sure she was comfortable and asked what her favorite show was so she can play it on his laptop and he made every effort to make sure we were comfortable. Again, no easy feat with two new and anxious parents and a 6 month old.The shop itself is pristine: immaculately clean! Koz checked our temperature and wore his mask and gloves the entire time. I cannot recommend this shop enough! If he’s this patient with babies I’m sure adults have an amazing experience as well.

I went here because it was recommended by my sister. She’s a great judge of character, and I’m not only saying this because she’s my sister, so when she recommends things, people, and/or places I take it with great appreciation. I had a 6:30 appointment and the piercer Koz was a little late. Someone in the shop did tell me he had stepped out. To be honest, i didn’t mind waiting 15 minutes and also let’s admit, not many of us can say that we’re always on time to any or all kinds of appointments. I actually appreciated the honesty vs getting told a white lie. I value that in a business and as a customer.Koz, the artist who pierced me, was gracious, sincere, calming, and everything you want in a professional. I’ve had over 11 piercings done and this experience has to be one of THEE best along with scuba Steve. The experience was painless, quick, informative, and MOST IMPORTANTLY i felt so safe. He made exceptional recommendations and walked me through everything, even though I’ve had piercings before, which is valued and greatly appreciated. He’s extremely gentle, even with the way he handled the instruments and jewelry, it almost looked as if he was going to play a classical instrument lol. Koz also stated out loud each time he disposed of the needles appropriately so you also SEE that they’re being disposed in their proper biohazard container.Everyone who i interacted in the shop was extremely nice, and the shop itself is really clean. Every artist had masks and my temperature was checked prior to entering the shop. Also! As someone who can be type A at times, he made sure that I could contact him with any questions regarding the care and healing process of my septum and Medusa which is comforting and a trustworthy trait in an artist. Please consider Koz as your first piercer, second, or even like me, my 12th piercing. I usually never write reviews but honestly i made my appointment just to get my septum done and the experience was so great i didn’t even think twice about the Medusa. I’m really happy and grateful that this shop and artist was recommended so I really want to share it with others! 10/10

Koz is Extremely knowledgeable and definitely puts you at ease throughout your service.I will definitely recommend him and the entire staff.The staff was very friendly and easy to talk to .

Julie is an amazing artist! She does such great line work and details when shes tattooing. The shop is very clean and organized and the other artists are very kind. Felt comfortable and relaxed getting a portrait done by them. Will definitely be coming here for now on to get my tattoos done.

Very clean shop. Everyone is super nice. Im always happy to find a reason to go here

I absolutely love this place cody does a excellent job on tattoos he did 2 of mine i will be back. I got my nose pierced by koz wonderful i was nervous he eased all my fears my favorite and only place to get a tattoo or piercing.

Got my piercing done there Saturday and they are very clean and sanitized gave good instructions on how to keep my piercing clean. They do great work on tattoos and body piercing 👌

Very nice people. Always willing to help.😎👍

They did my girlfriends tattoo Cody does amazing work and I plan on going to him when I get my tattoo

Would rather check your credit before they show you any work or any merchandise. Guess they fail to realize IF I DONT LIKE IT, THE COST IS IRRELEVANT!! Poor customer service.I see a response but cant reply to it directly, so: I didnt bring in any photo. I inquired about work/artists for an idea and merchandise/ring - but the girl I talked to was so busy telling me how much the idea or each piece of jewelry would cost that I couldnt get a word in edgewise. And she was snotty about it. Really feel she was intimating that I wouldnt be able to afford what i asked about. News flash: This aint my first rodeo. Im covered in tats and your poor customer service at the outset of a transaction cost you a customer. If the customer isnt asking how much it costs, dont offer that information. To reiterate: Its IRRELEVANT if I dont like what I see. And rude.

Super knowledgeable & super talented!!! Professional friendly people and sterile clean environment. Ive been going to Basement Ink for around 15 years and I am always satisfied. Everyone I have referred to BI has become a permanent client. Highly recommend*****

Love this place. 2 of us got piercings and they walked us through every step. Made us feel comfortable. Very professional. Another one of us got a tattoo there. Would definitely recommend this place to others.

I got my industrial bar and my nose piercing here, by Koz of course! He’s amazing and he knows how to keep you calm during the piercing. Extremely fast, precise, and professional. love it!

Absolutely love this shop.Eamonn is my tattoo artist and KOZ is hands down the best person to pierce you. He knows his stuff and makes it a pleasant experience. Ive never had issues with my piercings and always recommend people to go to the shop for anything they need.

Love Koz hes the best! Amazing at what he does! Hes been a great owner and kept his cool when I ---lets just say----I messed up quiet a few piercings😃

Always so amazing!!

Very friendly. I really love my tattoo. The young lady who did mine was awesome. The colors and the outline came out perfect. Thank you so much 😊

Great shop and great people. They have some really awesome artists working there. Jayce did my tattoo and it’s exactly what I wanted.I would recommend him to anyone looking to get something done.

They were very nice and made sure I was comfortable. I got my septum pierced by koz he was very nice and walked me through everything I would recommend this place to everyone

Got my tattoo with Cody hes awesome, my son in law got his first one with him too he made us feel so welcomed, definitely recommend him, great guess service from Koz.

Koz was fantastic! I was extremely nervous but we talked the whole time and I didn’t even know he was finished piercing my bellybutton, I’m in love with my piercing. Would definitely go to if you’re looking for a friendly, honest piercer

I got my nose pierced and it didnt hurt one bit! He explained everything during the process and aftercare instructions! Im coming back for more piercings and a tattoo 😁

Just completed this with artist Eamonn. Dudes awesome

Amazing artists. Cody, Julie. Amazing owner. Koz. Wicked atmosphere. Great art

Ivan is freaking awesome! Got a cover up piece done, he did a great job! Love my new tat! I am already setting up future appointments!

Visiting artist was very good did great work and nice. Do not like that on credit machine there is a tip added to it, that should be customers choice. This is the most expensive place I have ever been to.

Koz is the most professional and knowledgeable body modification artist in this area. I make the drive from Indiana without a doubt! No one else will touch me with a needle but him. Highly recommended.

I got my belly button pierced at Basement Ink over three months ago and havent had any problems with it at all so far! The workers are so nice, and Koz fully explains everything. The prices are great too!

Best piercer ever! Julie does great tattoos!

My sister and I came in just to have them quote a price for a tatt we wanted ...Cody was soooo nice that we ended up coming back the same day and getting our work done by him!!!! The shop is very nice, & very clean.... & his customer service is absolutely AMAZING!!! He made us feel so comfortable and he was just soooo welcoming lol....my sister and I will def be regulars!!!!!

Koz is awesome. He was quick and he talked me through the piercing. I was shaking when i walked in and he was calm and cool to talk with. I wasnt sure what side of my nose to get the piercing and he helped pick the side because i pulled out my camera and went straight to the left side of my face. It showed he pays attention and will give you what looks best. Hes just awesome. I will forever come to Koz for all my future piercings. (2nd piercing done by him)

I had my Daith piercing done here. Koz is great, he talks you through the entire process. The place is clean and comfortable!

Favorite piercing by koz done a month ago is my surface piercing.. would add picture but dont know how

Got my first tattoo done on my hand there. They did a really good job of reassuring me and easing into it. Awesome people and awesome work. Definetly going there for more in the future.

Amazing! I first discovered Basement as I was searching for a professional to do my anti-eyebrow piercing. I found a few shops but none of the piercers gave off the same vibe as Koz. Such a great guy! I was only 16 at the time and he made it a point to educate me all about the piercing and its aftercare. Now that Im 18 I went back to get my septum! Such a great place

I went to Basement Ink to get my belly pierced in February and I had the best experience! I went in a couple of days ago to get a tattoo by Nicole. My tattoo was a black silhouette and the ink ran, after I cleaned it I realized how it was not shaded in very well. I can also see little spots where my skin color is protruding. I am not pleased with the work I have received. I will update my review in regards to how they resolve the situation.

Ive had +20 piercings by Koz, and never one issue. He is so knowledgeable and patient in explaining everything. Ive had tattoos done by three artists, most recent Ivan, and they all came out and healed amazing. The whole staff is friendly, always easy to reach, and the place is clean! I urge everyone not just on the southside but in the city to check them out!

Always great knowledgeable service, reason Ive been going back for the past 7 years.

Koz and Eamon are the best they have done multiple tattoos for me and my husband. We live them and they are more then just artists they are friends to our family they have gone above and beyond service to make us comfortable and to make sure we were okay thanks a million times over keep up the good work. I recommend Basement Ink to any and Everyone. THE MAGSBYS

Loved the piercing guy! Professional, gentle, and clean. Will definitely go back.

I LOVE GOING TO THE BASEMENT INK. KOZ IS THE ISH. I HAVE VISITED HIM 3X IN THE LAST YEAR AND WILL NOT LET ANYONE ELSE PIERCE ME. HE ROCKS, AND IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. THE PRICES ARE DECENT TO. I WILL DEFINITELY REFER ANYONE I KNOW TO VISIT HIM AND THE CREW AT THE BASEMENT INK. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!!!

Koz is a great piercer and is very professional. I recommend this clean and nice place👍🏾

Best tattoo shop i have ever been too and will be visiting again in the future.

GOT A WRIST TATTOO DONE BY IVAN. GOOD CLEAN WORKSHOP. TAT LOOKS GOOD.

Got an industrial piercing done, place was super nice and koz lead me through every step and was super nice. Would recommend~

F_ucking awesome. Piercer is great in all respects. Koz pierced my lower navel and some... other things and it was always a fantastic experience

Koz was so patient with me and very knowledgeable. Definitely going here for my next piercing.

Koz is the best! I got pierced at another place had some issues and he fixed me right up not once but twice! Im going back to get pierced the right away this time

I felt very comfortable here.

Koz did an awesome job on piercing my daughters ears! Clean, professional, and very patient. I was very happy with my experience here. Thanks Koz!!!

Best shop, period. Ill only go here for my tattoos.

GO TO THIS PLACE GO TO THIS PLACE GO TO THIS PLACE.Everyone makes you feel welcomed!I got my belly pierced here and Koz was very professional about itUnlike some parlors these guys care about your concerns. Any questions I had they answered with detail.I felt safe under their wing!! lolIf you are looking to get a tattoo or pierced up I HIGHLY recommend you go to Basement Ink, they are very creative and experienced. The prices are decent as well as the quality and you definitly wont regret it!

Koz is the best. All the staff is knowledgeable and talented, and Koz is seriously the most professional, informed piercer Ive ever met.

Koz was really good with my lip piercing!

Great artists, good price, friendly service above all

Scheduled appointments, great set up, awesome and VERY talented staff/artists. They take their time with their clients, you dont feel rushed!!!!!!

The piercer has great customer service.

5 stars Tom Biggs is nice with the ink....Basement Ink great professional environment!!!!

I absolutely love basement ink. ive been here multiple times for koz to pierce me, and dont have any form of complaint. the piercings all turned out awesome and i couldnt be happier with them. koz is super chill and fun to talk to, and walks u thru everything he does, step by step. im planning to have him pierce me more, as soon as my most recent one heels :) ive gone with a few friends to get tattoos from basement ink as welll, and tho i personally didnt get any tats from here, i enjoyed the atmosphere that came with it. (the tatts turned out great by the way!!). deffinately the only place you should consider going to.

Very helpful with my nose piercing

Koz is amazing! Went there the other day for a piercing and Im going back for more today !!!

Nice staff. Very professional and clean!

Lovely place, very clean and professional environment.

My tattoo looks awful. Considering its supposed to be a memorial for someone I lost and I hate it! .. The color isnt pigmented enough, you can clearly see the lack of skill in the lines.. Kind of reminds me of someone coloring outside the lines, didnt have a steady hand at all . And I have no clue what that sticker thing was they put on my arm after I got the tattoo but it pulled some of the color OUT OF THE TATTOO. Some parts resemble a scab now. Totally not worth it DO NOT spend your money here. And I feel like they charged me double the tattoo isnt even that big. Such a waste of 150$ Now I must get an even bigger tattoo to cover this one because it doesnt look good.

Koz is the best piercer around.

Cody did good. I may go back this weekend

Great place great work

No wait, very sanitary!

Julie is the best!