10/10 highly recommended! I had an appointment for 3:30 but needed to be somewhere at that time so I walked in at 12 hoping they could work something out for me and that’s exactly what they did! Truly truly kind hearted people who know what they are doing! the front receptionist was Emily and I knew she has YEARS of customer service experience because the moment I walked in she greeted me so kindly and listened to my dilemma and made sure I was taken care of she helped me pick out a great piercing as well! My piercer was Oscar and he rocks! He talked to me through every step, and answered all my questions! He has only been speaking English for 7months but he sounded pretty good! Great job to the entire staff in that store I’ll be back in 6 weeks for my downsizing!
On Friday October 29th, I got my nose pierced here. The shop is very clean and all of the staff was super friendly! I am definitely recommending this shop to everyone I know.
Just got my helix and third earlobe piercings and I can’t say enough good things about this place! Everyone is so nice and energetic! The jewelry is AMAZING! Clean and sterile. All around great vibes! Thank you :)
Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. They definitely know what they’re doing with it comes to your piercing (in terms of placement, jewelry suggestions, and aftercare instructions). I would go there again for any other piercings I might want :)
I just went to Old Traditions on Friday to get my nose pierced. As someone who has never gotten a piercing before I was extremely nervous. I have to say that Em made me feel so welcomed the second I walked in and knew exactly what jewelry would be perfect based on my idea. The whole place was clean, neat, and everyone was insanely nice. I had Chux and a guest piercer both of which were so kind and funny. The piercing itself hurt for maybe a minute and so far cleaning it has been really easy. I will definitely be coming back here for any piercing I want in the future! :)
Old traditions is an incredibly professional shop. All of the people here really know their stuff and are so helpful from start to finish and they are very caring and considerate. Their selection of jewelry is top tier and beautiful. I have never had an issue at this place and all of my piercings have healed beautifully. This is THE place to go for jewelry and piercings! If you’ve never been here youre missing out!
The people were so nice! I like how they actually care in how they do their service. My piercer made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole time she was piercing my nose.
They have such good quality jewelry and such a wide selection. I love there service and how welcoming they are. Such polite and funny people. And to top it all off it smells absolutely incredible in there. It definitely helped calm my anxiety
I originally got my nose pierced in April at another shop, and was told I could replace my stud with a hoop after 6 weeks. I went to another location that didn’t even let me select the jewelry and put a hoop in I didn’t like, and felt too big.I wanted a second opinion and made my appointment the same day for Old Traditions. Everyone was so friendly, and Vikki was amazing! I found out that it was way too early to switch to a hoop, and she helped me pick out a new nose stud. She was patient and explained everything in so much detail! Plus, I’m glad we got the hoop out before any infection happened.Moving forward, they will definitely be my piercing/jewelry place of choice! Thanks again!
Vikki was super patient and thorough when doing my nose piercing, I love how it turned out. Would definitely recommend coming here, she was super knowledgeable and nice! The staff is also super friendly and helpful.
Honestly can’t say enough good things about this place. From the moment I walked in the aura and energies were making me feel less anxious and more comfortable with getting a new piercing. This place is honestly unique in many more ways then one. The entire experience was so comforting. Will definitely be back for more!!
Highly professional piercing shop. They have high quality and custom pieces. They are the only place I will go to because I know without a doubt I won’t get an infected piercing. They are highly sanitary, awesome customer service(they remember all their customers), and best quality jewelry you’ll find in the state! Absolutely love every single employee!
Great place to go for piercings. Staff are pleasant and efficient. They counsel and assist you in making tright choices on type of piercing and best location. These folks have skills! Prices on services seemed fair....some of the handmade jewlery can be pricey but of good quality and awesome artistry. Make it a family event !!Parking can be difficult. Allow adequate time to park. Spaces in front fill quickly. Lot at side of building shared withseveral businesses . You have been warned! Good Luck!
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Chux and crew know their business and are always ready to educate and offer advice. This is not simply a transactional business but it is obvious they fully believe in and love what they do. Will never get pierced anywhere else!
Amazing team was friendly, informative and answered all of our questions. Outstanding work on nostril piercing. I would highly recommend.
I can never say enough good things about this place. Every single staff member is so kind and knowledgeable, they truly want to help you find jewelry that is right for you and make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in to the second you leave. Ellie helped me out and was incredibly sweet and really took the time to make sure I was getting jewelry I liked, while still staying conscious of my budget. Body modification is such an intimate and personal experience, and every staff member truly respects that and every individual’s choice. At the same time, they are honest and only want the best for you. I came in this time to get a piece I had gotten somewhere else removed and wanted to get a piercing done too, and Maddie was so patient, personable, and kind. She gave me some options, and was super gentle and walked me through the whole process. I 10000% recommend Maddie or any other piercer at this studio. You can tell they all truly love what they do and are there to help you feel good about yourself.
As someone who is anxious about anything needle related, i found my visit here surprisingly pleasant! The piercer was funny and so easy going, and i felt more confident with her than I have with nearly any nurse or surgeon Id worked with before. I left feeling so well informed, and definitely look forward to coming here again!
First time getting my ears pierced in over 10 years. Such a nice place employees are cool and fun yet very professional. Will be back for more and highly recommended
My granddaughter had her ear cartilage pierced. She was very pleased. Riley was very knowledgeable and patient with Kayla. The shop was very clean and pleasant. Thanks so much for a great experience!
They did a fantastic job when it came to my helix piercing! I am very satisfied and pleased with this place. I chose Maddie because I saw good reviews about her and let me tell you they were not kidding. She did a great job and told me step by step what was she going to do next. I rate this place 10/10 and super friendly!
They have great customer service was really nice when piecing and fast I will be going back to them more !
Went in to check out the jewelry selection and everyone was so kind from the moment I walked in. Em was able to help me find exactly what I was looking for and more, and Maddie installed a cute new crescent moon end to one of my conch piercings and I couldn’t be happier! both of them took the time to offer tips and suggestions which I really appreciated and helped a lot. everyone I encountered was super helpful and knowledgeable and I can’t wait to get back there soon :)
Old traditions is in an unassuming shopping center, I Went here for a helix piercing. I set up my appointment online. Everyone was super friendly and informative. The place is clean and relaxing... almost reminds me of a yoga studio! Noel; my piercer was sweet & left no surprises explaining everything step by step. Will definitely be back for another piercing.
Very good service, piercer knows what they’re doing and measures out and makes sure the hole is where you want it to be. Minimal pain.
This is a great atmosphere. I didnt realize the shop was literally all women piercers. They made me feel so comfortable and did my piercings tandem so it was over quickly. The women were great and so professional. I loved it and would totally recommend them.
Amazing, professional shop! They sell high quality, unique jewelry and the staff is incredible. They took the time to help me find jewelry that l liked and was within my price range. I did not feel rushed or pressured. They also explained all the necessary information about my current jewelry from piercings done at other shops and and how the quality and standards of their jewelry are different (better). The shop owner was quite talkative and wanted to establish a relationship with his clients which I really respect. He’s great. If you’re looking for a piercing shop, go here!!! I will definitely be back.
I absolutely love old traditions. i got my daith pierced there in january of 2020 and my jewelry changed a year later. the store is incredibly clean, and the workers are extremely friendly and helpful. my piercer was maddie who unfortunately isn’t there anymore, but her em and chux are all so welcoming and friendly. i honestly can’t think of a better piercing studio and will be going here for the rest of my future piercings!
I saw Chux before he owned this place, and he has always been good to me as a customer. He provides a very tranquil environment to provide you with the best experience possible. It is very clean and sanitary. Other staff are always super friendly. I love looking at all the jewelry he has and the plants that are in the front. Chux has always been good to my family and I whenever we seek his services.
Very nice piecer, everything was clean and my piercing looks great!
Wonderful experience at old traditions! i went here yesterday to get double lobes and a helix with noel. she is so sweet and professional! i felt so comfortable while she was guiding me through the process and showing me each of their sterilization steps (especially during covid, which they are handling very safely). beautiful jewelry as well— em helped me pick cute studs that look adorable :))
Today, Rylie gave me 2 conch piercings and a helix piercing which all turned out great! I am so happy with her work. She made me feel very comfortable and explained everything as she went on. She encouraged me to speak up and made sure we were all on the same page before she started. With that said, there were additional charges for jewelry backs and the spray that were not mentioned beforehand so be prepared for that.
Very safe piercing. Nice rocks to choose from.
Chux is a piercing guru! I felt very comfortable and his process was quick and added no unnecessary pain to my piercing. They have a good selection of jewelry. Thank you!
It was a great experience! Everyone was so welcoming and kind.
Beautiful shop with an amazing jewelry selection and wonderful staff!!!
O “EM” G. Em was the most helpful, studio manager I’ve ever dealt with. She was knowledgeable and able to understand my desire for my “vision” as she said. What a special talent she has for running a business right. A+ 10/10 &&& the crowd (me)... goes wild!!!!!!then there was Riley, she made sure all the measurements were correct. Very professional, easy to understand. She walked me through the entire piercing (& double checked with me) before she did anything.I love my super high end feeling & looking titanium industrial piercing.There is strong teamwork here & everyone is kind & happy to advise.I may have spent a little more money than I planned, but their jewelry selection is BOMB.THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE & SERIOUSLY AWESOME EXPERTISE.
Very friendly staff! Made my experience so great! Very clean and great location.
Old Traditions is a top notch piercing studio. The front desk staff are super helpful and the piercers are all incredibly knowledgeable. The owner even makes his own jewelry! Even if you live in Chicago, it would be worth the trek to Elgin to visit Old Traditions.
My sister got her ears piercing reopened (it had slightly closed up) by someone and she was so sweet! She was obviously experienced, and was not only very professional but friendly, too! She was very engaging to my mother as well! I feel bad for not remembering her name, but I might find it somewhere.
Everyone who worked there was very welcoming. I was nervous getting my septum pierced since I have a strong fear of needles, but everyone was super friendly and calming, so I was able to relax a lot after about 5 minutes in the store. Derek was my piercer, and he did an amazing job calming my panicked self down and just walking me through the steps. I honestly barely even felt the piercing, and Im still astounded by how little it hurt. Overall, Old Traditions Piercing is an amazing place with awesome staff, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested!
Rylie was amazing! She helped me pick my piercings and jewelry and made me feel comfortable. She also educated me on proper aftercare. Highly recommend!!
This place honestly amazed me. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly! Maddie did my nose piercing, talked me through it, and I felt totally comfortable there! Very clean, and great service! I definitely recommend. I will definitely be going here from now on.
Go see my girl Rylie... Shes the best. Super fun and comfortable place
Everything about this place is wonderful from Emily at the front desk, to Noel who did my piercings, to the gorgeous jewelry selection. So impressed and will definitely be back
Such amazing staff! I was getting my doubles and they ladies that helped me were so kind spoken and very comforting. I hadnt gotten a pierce in a long time and the lady that was piercing me explained everything so thoroughly. Definitely would recommended this place, the place is very clean and the staff are kind and knowledgeable.
Loved this place! Went there recently for the first time and got a nose and forward helix piecing in the same trip. Not only is the staff tremendously friendly and helpful, they are more knowledgeable. They have beautiful jewelry to pick from and you are paying for a truly high quality piercing. I will for sure return for future piercings.
I got my septum pierced here by Chux and it was a great experience! The space was very clean, professional, and friendly, so it made for great energy. Everyone was really welcoming and was very eager to answer any of my questions. They had BEAUTIFUL jewelry. Chux was so great to talk to and work with, because he made sure to make me feel comfortable and relaxed before we began. The piercing was fast and pretty painless too, and their procedure made me feel like I was at a spa. I will definitely go back!
I got my septum piercing done by Maddie. All of the workers here are incredibly nice and welcoming. I felt so comfortable the entire time. Maddie was noticeably very experienced and knew how to make me comfortable. I barely felt the needle go through and felt no pain at all thanks to her!
Had an excellent experience getting my nose pierced by Maddie a little under a year ago. So I decided to go back to her to get my nips done. I cannot rave enough about Maddie and the rest of the shop. Ive called for various reasons, ranging from making appointments to having questions, and each time I have been treated with total kindness. In the shop, the sweet girl at the counter (which I feel terrible for not remembering her name!) has warmly greeted me and walked me through the whole process of picking jewelry. And once in the room with Maddie, she is professional, hilarious and completely makes you feel at ease with the procedure. She knows her stuff and shares all her knowledge with you. I will never recommend any other place for piercings than Old Traditions!
It’s no secret that I love Chux and his team- he’s an amazing visionary and it shows in the studio! Walk in and you can immediately feel the love, i recommend all my clients that mention “Chicago” to come here.
Went in for my first ever piercing with my father. The customer service was truly amazing, felt as if we were bestfriends. Answered all questions no matter how dumb and gave so much time to let me look and decided what jewelry I wanted(even help point out some pieces after saying what I was into). Everything was sterilized using machines. Piercer (Maddie) made me feel comfortable and worked on my time, didnt rush, or force. 10/10 nothing negative to say, will be coming back if more piercings r in my future.
With the exceptionally attractive and well designed website with a treasure trove of info, easy online scheduling, the warm, comfortable, inviting, and clean space of the gallery/studio, and ESPECIALLY the wonderfully kind, patient, and professional people who work there, I can’t recommend Old Traditions enough. I walked out with two new piercings, beautiful jewelry, and a huge smile on my face. It was an absolutely delightful experience with Em and Maddie that I’ll be sharing with my friends and family, one that I will certainly return for myself in the future. A bajillion thanks!
They are absolutely amazing and super clean shop!! Maddie is awesome!! They have a customer for life!
I got my belly button done here, and this place is amazing. I was nervous but the girl who did it was so kind and made me feel comfortable
Absolutely amazing! Everyone was so friendly. Maddie pierced my nose for me and she did an amazing job. She told me everything she was doing before doing it and it made the experience totally relaxing:)
Noel is the absolute best at piercing! Down to earth, super easy to talk to and just vibe with. Piercing was fast and easy, love the way it turned out:) See you, friend!
Highly recommend. With everything going on by appointment only, no guests allowed, took temperature right away & asked to sanitize hands. Everyone wore masks. Super friendly & very professional. Jewelry pricing was a little high in my opinion. Will definitely go back for any future piercings.
Thank you for taking care of my needs! The shop is beautiful, clean and offers an array of high quality jewelry. Awesome professional personality, and the staff knows their craft. So glad youre in town 👍
It was my first time coming to this shop and I do not regret it at all!! I’ve had a few piercings done before (my belly button, tragues, cartilage, and earlobes) BUT by far the piercings I got today were the most professional and clean piercings I’ve ever gotten. Derek S. was my piercing & he made me feel comfortable and calm. Explained everything that was going on and really made sure the experience went as smooth and fast as possible. Would 100% recommend. Will be coming back for other piercings if needed!
Maddie & Ellie were SO welcoming. I came in for a jewelry change on an existing piercing that I received at another shop & was having trouble with. Both of them were extremely knowledgable, kind, and left me feeling reassured that my piercing will finally be able to heal normally. Definitely found my new piercing spot & would recommend to anyone!
Super impressed with the level of professionalism. From the minute you walk in where they check your temps & ask to sanitize your hands.They know their stuff when it comes to piercings and I was also beyond impressed that some of their jewelry are designed & crafted in-house. Thanks for an excellent experience.Can’t wait to have my next piercing with you guys :)
Im really surprised from the people rate them 5 star!!! if theres lower than 1 star i would do!! I will not say they are not professional! because i didnt pierced with RUDE greedy piercer!! not helpful at all with consultation after i stoped there after i booked for FREE consultation, i noticed next days,,, NO FREE consultation .. which is greedy. and the estimate for 1 or 2 gram 18k gold is 1500$,, included 55$ for piercing. the most expensive 2 or 3 gram 18 k gold not more than 200$.I don’t recommend this place for any people class!!!If you looking for cheap or expensive price!! Don’t stop there!
Absolutely love this place! Rylie did my ears and I absolutely love them.
I found this shop while visiting family nearby, and it is definitely one of the favorite piercing shops I’ve been to around the world😊 Don’t be fooled by the suburban location; I would say that the quality of their job would be worth the trip from anywhere within driving distance. The shop owner shared with me the meaning of old traditions and its connection to his affinity for jewelry crafting. Inside the store are beautiful hand-crafted and other high-quality material piercings definitely worth every penny you pay for it. I came to re-pierce a navel that closed up about a year ago— the healing process this time has been significantly less problematic than my previous experience, which I think has to do a lot with the piercing procedure as well as the quality of the jewelry. The shops’ artists are not only clean, professional but also exhibit dedication to customers’ needs. The cohesive indigenous, simplistic aesthetic of both the store interior and jewelry designs align well with the meaning of the store— honoring old traditions, glorifying the dignity in defying modern social norms and staying true to your roots. Would highly recommend 10/10 experience.
I went here to get a vertical bridge piercing! Chux who pierced me was so nice and professional. He put me at ease about being nervous. Em and the rest of the staff are also super sweet folx!
Rylie was super sweet! Will definitely go back💕
Took my family there..they loved it! Awesome job! Prices vary...only the person receiving the piercing is allowed in.Usually 5 minutes before appointment.
I was 100000000000000% impressed with everything about the shop and the people that work there. Not only was it spotlessly clean but they took my temperature and made me sanitize my hands right when I walked in. They took their time with me picking out my jewelry for my piercing. When my piercer Maddie called me back, she was absolutely amazing!!!!!!! She was very informative and not to mention, extremely sterile with everything!!! She was gentile and my piercing was almost painless because of how she talked me through everything!!! She even cleaned my smeared mascara because my eyes were watering lol. She was the best piercer that I have ever experienced in my life and I have had MANY piercings through out my years!!! I not only highly recommend this establishment but I also highly recommend Maddie if anyone is looking to get a piercing!!
10/10 would recommend
I got my navel piercing and i loved the environment at this place ! everyone is so kind and very professional. if you are looking for a sign to get a piercing do it!
Im so glad I chose this amazing little studio while visiting from out of state! All the staff was super sweet and very knowledgeable. I purchased some beautiful jewelry and brought my friend in to have her septum pierced as well. We loved Maddie, hope to see you again girl!
I got my nose pierced here and had a wonderful experience!! I felt as safe as I could with COVID going on, the staff took my temperature at the door, everyone was wearing masks at all times, and they only let people with appointments wait inside. Even though I’m relatively new to piercings (have only gotten my ears done) and am afraid of needles, the whole process was easy and painless. Chux did my piercing and he did a great job of explaining how it worked and it actually ended up not hurting at all. They also had a really nice selection of jewelry for reasonable prices. 10/10, couldn’t recommend more.
Amazing. Friendly staff, dating advice, confidence boost...like having a short therapy session while getting pierced. I will be going here for life, and will send people who want piercings as well. Thanks guys! The date after my labret and septum sucked, but everyone working on 7/10/20 made the day better. Thanks guys.
Today my wife and I visited Old Traditions piercing. She wanted to have a small nose piercing, well what I can say about this place is this. It has been a very very very long time, since I have been in a business that the staff and owner were so very professional and just down to earth people. The store was clean and the atmosphere was just great. Maddie ( hope I spell her name correctly. She was the technician serving my wife, She had such bedside manners, she should have have a career in the medical field. Just super awesome. Everything was explained in detail. No hassle or pressure, just the way I feel any business should be ran. From the phone call with “M” to the completion of the piercing, it was truly 5 star service. Highly recommended..
I would never trust anyone else doing my piercings. Chux and Maddie have done 4 of my piercings. Staff is attentive, they help you pick out jewelry, and explain everything thoroughly. The shop is so clean and you feel extremely comfortable the second you walk in. Even when they’re busy they get you in and out of the shop in a timely manner. I’d 100% recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a piercing or just stopping in for new jewelry.
Went in to talk about a PA piercing and ended up getting one. Ellie in the front was amazing!! Very friendly and fun person to talk too!! My girlfriend was also pierced and Ellie took the time to explain all her jewelry options and the effects that it will have on her body. Maddie did both piercings and made the experience amazing as well! Mine was in a really private area and she was as professional about it as anyone could wish for. Joking with us, took her time explaining the process, answering any questions along the way, and explained our after care and in good detail. Chux came in for “the show” and was joking around and having a good time in the room too!! He took some time to answer a few questions I had while I was settling up on the bill afterwards. I’m glad I went here to get pierced, very professional, joking (when need be), kind, caring, INFORMATIVE, and all around good people.
The piercer and front desk/jewelry employee were kind, helpful, and professional. They also carry a nice collection of beautiful jewelry to choose from. I’ll be going back to Old Traditions for any future piercing modifications. Thank you!
Oscar Chux Martinez Is the best EVER!!! I went in there wanting an industrial but Chux was so honest with me and made me a custom ring that looked just like what I wanted!!! He even colored the ring to my liking. I would recommend this place to EVERYONE. I am a customer for life. Thank yall soooo muchhhh
Very responsive and friendly to any and all questions you may have! Impressive customer service!
Very great customer services! Derrick serviced me and he was AWESOME! He went above and beyond assisting me with my questions.I highly recommend.
This place is amazing. Clean friendly, and professional. The staff explained everything every step of the way. They have a large selection of jewelry you will have a hard time picking something.
I highly recommend!! Super clean, professional, and friendly shop! The custom made jewelry is beautiful and one of a kind! Everyone who works at Old Traditions is very knowledgeable and helpful. I wouldnt send my friends anywhere else!
Maddie was a godsend! She re-pierced and corrected a botched nose piercing I had received at a different place of business. When I came to Old Traditions after talking with a Ellie over the phone, I knew I was at the right place and in good hands. I wish I had gone here from the start! Thank you so much for saving the day!
By far the best shop Ive ever been to! Everyone is so nice and knowledgeable. Love them!!
Great, friendly, professional staff! Highly recommend 👌
I went into Old Traditions Piercing a few days ago and I couldn’t be more pleased with not only my results but just the experience as a whole. I had Derek as my piercer and he did such an amazing job!! I got a nose piercing and I have gotten my ears pierced in the past but was nervous about this piercing. I felt very secure with the sanitation of what was being done and the professionalism. Derek explained everything very well and I didn’t feel nervous considering he made it easy to not worry. I would highly recommend getting your piercings done here :)
Best healed piercing I ever had. I recieved both my nose and conch pierced on the same day and the whole process from start to finish was great!
I recently got my belly button pierced by Maddie. She was extremely professional and did an amazing job. Not to mention their jewelry is absolutely beautiful, and endless options.
Super clean shop with extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff! Im so glad a friend recommended them to me and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality piercing as well!
Ive called twice. Was helped by Em the first time and Ellie the second time. Both ladies were extremely patient, personable, and professional. Answered all my questions even though I did not get pierced or set up an appointment. I normally dont get piercings. Im a tattoo guy, but I definitely plan to go here for all my piercing needs.
This is the only place I go for my piercing needs! The staff there are extremely friendly and willing to help you plan out your perfect ear no matter how long it takes. They also have the best jewelry selection.
I think this place was very nice. Very clean and friendly staff. I got pierced by Maddie and she was very clear about every step of the processes.
Had a great experience. Plan on going back for another piercing soon.