Frank is my man but I would get a tattoo from anyone there, theyre all professional, nice and fun to talk to. Highly recommend!

Went in for a septum piercing today, the place was very clean and the staff was exceptionally polite. I enjoyed my piercings not only because of how well and perfectly it was done but because the piercer was absolutely wonderful and always had a good joke to throw in! I’ve never felt more at ease getting a piercing. If you’re like me and are terrified of piercings this place is perfect for you! The guy who did mine (Dan I believe) has over 10+ years of experience under his belt and it will make it the least painful process possible. You will go home smiling for sure. (-:

Dan is a super cool dude. My first time in this shop today and I had a great experience. My tattoos came out looking exactly how I wanted them to, and at an amazing price. I would definitely suggest Dan at Full Moon for anyone looking for a great artist!

LOVE LOVE LOVE MY TATTOO done by Dan! Hes the best. I dont go anywhere else cause I dont trust anyone but Dan. He turned my ideas into reality and better then I ever imagined. Thank u again!

Dan is a awesome artist. He kept me comfortable and relaxed, and the good laughs were great. Thanks man!🦄

Devan was great, cant wait to come back for another tattoo!

Would have given them 5 stars when I went with my niece for her very first tattoo but there was an issue when we checked in. They were unable to locate the deposit slip. This issue take about a half an hour to to resolve. They were all super friendly and the tattoo artist took her time with the art!! My niece is extremely happy with her first tattoo!!

Outstanding personal care, exceptional artistry, superb listing skills.... these are just some words that come to mind when I think of Black Inc Tattoo. My family and I have been there multiple time and every single time we have been treated with outstanding service, from our initial consultation all the way to our final care instructions.Dan and his team are definitely an example of what to expect in quality of service and personalized advise on what works and what does not. Some people may not like the truth but I do believe that here honesty is the best quality.If you are thinking about your first piece of art or enhance the one you have, this is the right place to be.

I got a beautiful water color hummingbird. I love it and I get many compliments on it. My mother ended up getting one too. My soon has an awesome half sleeve of a forest. Its the coolest thing! Frank did them all, but i think all the artists are great!! I recommend them to everyone. You cant go wrong!!!

Dan is the man .. corney but true .. He was absolutely wonderful (I couldnt make up my mind .. lol .. So patient) .. EXACTLY what I wanted .. he is great and so is the rest of the staff .. I will be back soon !!!!!!!!!!! ❤

My dad and I both love and appreciate the artwork and attentiveness that the Black Ink family takes with each of its clients. I’ve had 3 pieces done here; 2 medium ones and a half sleeve. All 3 done by Sunny. My dad, Charles, also had a piece done by sunny and he thinks she’s crazy talented. I absolutely love my ink and i can tell you that the amount of effort these artists give to you is 100%. The atmosphere is friendly and laid back. The shop itself is the epitome of what cleanliness should be when walking into a tattoo parlor as well. Please, to anyone reading this; take my review and all the other 5 star reviews to heart and ignore the 1 stars. This is an incredible shop, with an incredible owner and staff. You will not be disappointed at all. I guarantee it.

Had an entire sleeve done by Dan almost 7 years ago now and I can guarantee that his work is second to none. These pictures are less than 3 months old. The line work is excellent, the shading is perfect. Black Ink Tattoo is SO good that I travel from Colorado to Illinois to have my work done. They are JUST THAT GOOD. Everyone in the shop is super friendly, and their shops are CLEAN.

Today I got my ears double pierced and it was an amazing experience! I already had my lobe done so I came in to get my second one. First off a really great price for including the jewelry and after care and everyone there is soooo nice. The lady who pierced my ears took time and effort, and let me know when I should do something (like breath so I dont just get pierced randomly). Overall it was a nice plan and very clean especially when I walked into the room. I highly recommend this place and I would go again if I ever got the chance too!

I got my most recent tattoo here in August 2014 and I’m still in love with it. I called a few hours before getting there to see how busy they thought they’d be. I drove an hour from Vernon Hills to get here and came prepared with some pictures of sunflowers since I wanted that on my thigh. Serena (I think is her name) spent so much time drawing up this beautiful sunflower. She made me feel really comfortable when getting the tattoo done. It’s my favorite piece of art on my body and I want to add on to it so bad! I’m in Colorado now, but would definitely go back when I’m in Illinois!

My friend and I went to go get some piercing done. My friend her nipples and I, my tongue. Everything went well and everything is healing up great. Great staff and prices! Highly recommended!

This guy is amazing. Definitely getting another tattoo soon!!!

Amazing Staff. Owner is awesome! I got my first tattoo with them 7 years ago and have gotten multiple piercings there as well. I now have 8 tattoos And even traveled back from Florida where I lived for a few years just to get tattooed by them :) Prices are very reasonable! If you want a tattoo go here you won’t regret it.

Love Black Ink!They are professional and clean. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming! I’ve gotten tattooed by Frank, he’s awesome! I also brought my cousin here when he was visiting Illinois. He went back twice and it was an awesome experience!! I can’t wait to go back for another one!!

Dan did my tattoo. It is a tribute piece for my godmother who passed. I had some interesting ideas (mixing different styles) and Dan helped me see how odd it would have looked. Im so glad he did! He did my tattoo design with the same care he would give for his own. I now have a badass realistic tattoo that does my godmother justice and i get compliments ALL the time!Dan has a chill vibe that makes you feel comfortable and everybody in his shop loves to be there. You may notice the price is a little higher than usual and that is because of the highest quality of service they provide and the crazy amount of skill that is packed into that shop. Thanks for the best tattoo guys!Justina

Staff was super friendly and welcoming and got me in the day I came for a consultation. Price was super reasonable and my artist (the owner) took care to make sure I was comfortable and knew exactly what to do aftercare wise. If I’m town and looking to get more tattoos, this will be my go to. Highly recommend!!

Ive had 2 tattoo done by Sunshine over 6 years ago. One to remember my love ones that past and my daughter. The color is still as vibrant as it was when she first did it which is amazing. Ive received my compliments especially the one with the Chinese word. Many people that can read Chinese were shock that Sunshine capture the language in ink.

Had a simple piece done (at the old location) by Devan which turned out amazing. The entire staff was friendly from the minute I walked in the door. Throughout the tattoo, other artists came over to look and compliment Devan’s work. Haven’t been to the Island Lake shop yet but I’ll def go back when I decide to get my next tattoo.

Called this place out of the blue, decided to go in, and found the people and the atmosphere to be absolutely wonderful! They took their time to make me comfortable and I would definitely recommend heading here for any and all piercing needs!!!❤

Awesome place! Devan was super nice and very thorough. A perfectionist! Exactly what u want in an artist. Would highly recommend!! Also really great at Anime!

Amazing staff who make you feel right at home. They go above and beyond. Super clean, very fair and negotiable about prices.Every artist is stunningly talented. Give them an idea and they will run with it and make something spectacular.

Amazing job with a tribute portrait of my dog, absolutely love it and did a fantastic job!!

I have had three tattoos and my daughter has also had three tattoos done, they all came out amazing. The art work that was created for us was beautiful. The colors are still vibrant after many years. I will be returning for a new tattoo and piercing.

Black Ink Tattoo is amazing! They listen to what u want and strive to make u happy! Dan is amazing!! I will never go anywhere else to get work done. I love when strangers stop me to tell me they love my tattoos. Biggest compliment ever!! Every chance I get I plug Blank Ink!! I cant wait to get my next tattoo! And if piercings r more ur thing, this is the spot to get them. Ive gotten a few done here and have had no issues.

Dan is amazing!! I went in with my friends to get matching tattoos and we were joking the whole time as if we’ve been bffs for years, which we are of course since i’ve been coming here for 3 years. But seriously this guy is the best his line work is super clean and his station is always neat! I would give this place all the stars in the world!

I have 4 tattoos so far all from Black Ink Tattoo. I trust the shop because Ive always gotten great tattoos, Ive never had an issue with my tattoos afterwards and theyre always super friendly and accommodating. My most recent was a scar cover-up and it turned out incredible! They really have great artists here! I highly recommend Black Ink Tattoo!

The piercers and tattoo artists in this place are amazing. I took my friend here for his first tattoo and Ive gotten piercings done here many times. They have a very large selection of jewelry and the shop looks great! I always recommend this shop to anyone. Dan is the man!

I love this place! I have gotten several tattoos by Dan and Sunshine over the last few years and have always had a great experience. I like the atmosphere of the place, everyone there is really cool and my tattoos are awesome! I get many compliments on them not only from people I know, but strangers too. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking to get a tattoo.

Got two pieces here. Now my “go to place” for ink. Staff are friendly, pricing is perfect. One piece was an image from one of the books but the other was hand drawn and they did a beautiful job! I have 9 tattoos and they are the best shop I’ve been to by far

Loved my experience at this shop! I was tattooed by the owner and highly recommend him! He’s exceptionally talented and very reasonable! Staff is so nice! Excited to bring my daughter there for her first tattoo on her 18th birthday in a couple of months.

Chandler did an amazing job! Everyone was super nice. Clean shop as well.

Chandler is amazing!!! Just got a tattoo from her and she was so sweet and really quick! It turned out exactly how I wanted it, if not better!! Definitely go here if you’re thinking about it!

Very professional staff and clean work environment. My husband and I were very happy with our tattoos and the pricing as well. Worth checking out!

Got a cover up done and it turned out AMAZING! Great with timing and we’re great for rescheduling my tattoo appointment earlier so I can catch a flight. Would highly recommend. Very clean environment.

This is definitely my go to tattoo shop! I had Frank do my entire sleeve and it came out beautiful. Although he’s leaving the shop I’ll still go there to get tattooed by the other artists since they are all very talented and are amazing at what they do!

I have gotten 3 tattoos from Black Ink and have been happy with them all. I recently went to Black Ink to get a tattoo and they told me they couldnt do what I wanted and they couldnt do color and they wanted to change my whole tattoo into something completely different. I then went to Top Notch in Elgin and they did exactly what I wanted and added the color and it turned out Awesome. It just seemed to me that Black Ink just didnt want to do my tattoo. Black Ink was my go to place for tattoos and i recommended them to others but after this last experience i will not recommend or be back to get tattoos there anymore. They also tried to talk my friend out of the tattoo that she wanted also but she told them that was what she wanted and they did it.

Absolutely love this place! Beyond professional! I came in she showed me before hand what i was expecting! Price never changed and i love the finished product! Thank u so much!

Got my first tattoo here, very pleasant all around experience. Staff was all very nice. Frank did a great job on my tattoo. Definitely recommend and will certainly come back for another :)

Every time I have gone to get a tattoo since my first has been here. They are super friendly, agreeable prices, and will find time for you. Frank is an awesome artist who I have recommend to many friends, and I personally request to get tattoos done by him whenever I feel like getting another.

I received my very first tattoo from this shop. The owner did it for me 5 years ago and it still looks as good as the day I got it. They were professional and very clean. They set the standard for all other shops and artists I have encountered since. The only reason I do not go there anymore is because I moved. I still recommend this shop to my friends back home.

What a great place. Friendly people and great artist. All of our family has tattoos from Black Ink and all are remarkable. Come in with an idea and leave with some art that is exceeds your expectation. Dan and his team are like part of the family.

Ill always recommend this place! Besides knowing a couple of the artists for over 10 years now, all of them are always amazing. Always very friendly happy faces, always good laughs, and I always leave with exactly what I wanted, most of the time better than I expected! Love these guys. They are amazing!

My friend and I went in last minute to get piercings. Everyone was super friendly and when we called said it was no big deal to walk in and get everything done. Dan was really cool and professional, would definitely recommend Black Ink for anyone wanting a piercing.(Dan was tattooing someone when we came in; the guy was really happy with the art and Dan was so easy going and awesome while he worked. If I ever want a tattoo in the future, Ill be coming back)

Got my first tattoo done here by Frank before he left! It was simple but he did an amazing job combining my 2 ideas into 1 beautiful piece. Cant wait to go back for more!

Love this place!! Dan did a beautiful custom tattoo for me and i absolutely love it!! He is also really freindly and i felt completely comfortable at his studio. I would definitely recommend this place and cant wait to come back for my next tat!!

I came in for my first tattoo the other day and Chandler was my artist. She was awesome and super friendly. She helped me through the steps of getting and treating my tattoo. Would definitely recommend, the shop was super clean, friendly and does amazing work.

I have had 2 tattoos from them. Wonderful work. I had gotten my first tattoo here and the staff had talked me through the nerves before he had started. Wonderful staff, very clean, would highly recommend at least stopping in!

I love Black Ink! Ive had 5 tattoos done here and every single one has turned out incredible and better than I thought they would. The shop is spotless, the prices are completely fair and the artists are absolute professionals. Ive never had any scabbing or found a rookie mistake (e.g. stray lines or irregular filling) in any of my tattoos, and trust me, I look. I cant believe how much we lucked out to have Dan and his shop in CL

I’ve had all of my tattoos done here, by three different artists. This is the only place I’ve ever had work done and this is the only place I want to go. Frank, Sunshine, and Dan have all done different pieces on me. The nicest people you can imagine and the best work I’ve seen, not just on my tattoos but friends and family’s Tattoos as well.

Highly recommend Black Ink Tattoo. Chandler, our tattooist, was so fabulous, incredibly patient and did a great job explaining the steps and what to expect. Recommended for 1st timers !

Loved my experience. Walked in and had exactly what I wanted drawn up right in front of me. Fantastic art, great price, and wonderful experience. I will definitely be back for more.

I just had my first tattoo yesterday and Audi did an amazing job on it! I love it so much! I will be coming back for future tattoos!

I’ve been wanting a cattoo for a long time. I finally decided to do it after my plans fell through on a Saturday night. I went in and met with AUDI and showed her many cattos I liked and what I liked about them. She went and sketched and came back with the perfect look! I’m extremely happy with my new cattoo! I highly recommend AUDI!! THANK YOU AUDI!

I had 2 piercings done here. Staff was very nice and made it as quick and painless as possible. Got my nose done and daith piercing. Very happy with their service

I absolutely LOVE Black Ink! I have 2 tattoos from them! I love my watercolor tattoo on my stomach done by Dan, and my chess queen done by Sunshine! I cant wait to go back for my next tattoo!

Andrew did my arrow tattoo and it turned out better than I ever could have imagined. My first color tattoo and its beautiful! I am extremely happy and cant wait to go back for more!

All the artist in this shop are absolutely amazing ! They take your ideas and your visions and make it a masterpiece. I’ve never been happier with the work of art on my body! Great environment and great staff!!!!

Dan has done a number of tattoos for me over the last 20 years. My right sleeve being an even 20 years old. Anyways, my colors are still bright, my lines crisp and defined as as ever. When this man speaks of design decisions based on longevity, you should listen! His work stands the test of time.

They had an inexperienced tattoo artist do my friends tattoos and she seemed like she had no idea what she was doing. The tattoos came out dark in some spots and extremely light in others. Another tattoo she got at the same time was done poorly and the needle went down too far leaving unnecessary scabbing. Another person I know who went here left being extremely bruised from the tattoo artist. Would not recommend unless you want a botched tattoo by an amateur tattoo artist. Also, compared to other tattoo shops i’ve been to it is overly priced for not even that great of quality of work. If you’re looking for a good tattoo shop, this is not the place for you.

Love this place. Tons of talent, got alot of ink from them and I love how they turned out

I got my very first tattoo from Black Ink Tattoo. I was there with my sister for a piercing, and I have been thinking about a tattoo for 3 years. They were able to squeeze me in for a spontaneous birthday present for myself. I love my sunflower.

My experience with this shop was awesome. Sunshine is very friendly, and quick! It went by so fast I could barely believe it! Also very affordable prices. I was a little nervous and indecisive, and she was very patient with me.I WILL be returning here for my next tattoo!

I have gotten most all my tattoos and pericings here. The experience is always awesome. The staff is amazing, they make me feel so comfortable everytime. The shop itself is super clean which makes me feel confident that theyll practice the best sanitation procedures to keep myself and other clients safe. I would never recommend cheating out on tattoos- that being said, their prices are super reasonable. I get compliments on my tattoos all the time and I always recommend black ink when someone I know is looking into a new tattoo or piercing.

Devan was awesome, quick and professional. Answered all of my questions and got my tattoo done quickly!

Black Ink is the the best! Dan is so friendly and an amazing artist. The shop is spotless and there is a huge variety of piercings to choose from. Thank you Black Ink!

My husband and I both recently got tattoos here and we both had wonderful experiences and love our tattoos. Ill definitely be going back to Black Ink for my next one!

Audi did an amazing job! I got exactly what I wanted. Everyone there is really cool. So happy and would definitely recommend.

Ive been to this establishment twice. After the 2nd time and getting a tattoo done by Sunny I will continue to go here for any tattoo I plan on getting. The place is clean, the artists are incredible, such friendly staff. Sunny in particular really impressed me when I went in for a cover up. I came in with an idea and she took that idea and blew it out of the water. If shes just one of the artists they hired I can only imagine the rest are just as amazing.

Got my first tattoo by Dan and he was awesome! I came in with a vague idea of what I wanted and let him run wild with it. He absolutely killed it, blown away by his creative ability.

Had many tattoos done here, great work by all artists and their pricing is very fair. Been going here for all my tattoos for years. All of them have healed great. Thank you guys for always doing a quality job!

Badass artists, great tattoos, and great pricing. Dan is an awesome guy with some amazing skills. He will draw your tattoo as you are speaking with him and blows your mind with how fast he can create a masterpiece for ya. Definitely the best shop in the area. The staff couldnt be freindlier and you wont leave disappointed. Too many good things to say about these guys, so do yourself a favor and stop in to see the awesomeness for yourself!!

Chandler she does an amazing job she has done 4 of my tattoos so far and I will be coming back for more! Such amazing work done!

Just got my 3rd tattoo with the owner Dan, the staff is super friendly and Dan is always super fun to talk to before, during and after the whole tattoo process. 100% recommend them been going here since 2016 & will definitely be coming back for the next ones !!

Dan gave us some amazing tattoos. A great artist, super clean place and fair pricing. Dan took our ideas and drew up some beautiful work. Couldnt be happier. We will be back very soon!!!

I have had 4 tattoos from Black Ink and they are all incredible! I get compliments on them all the time. I will never go anywhere else. Pricing is very fair!

Ive gone here for 2 of my tattoos. Its a great place, all the artists are friendly and attentive, and its an awesome environment for people going for a first tattoo. (I wish it had been my first shop, but Im glad I found it regardless!!!)

Super nice. Took me in on short notice for a piercing. Very professional. Very nice people there. I will definitely return there for next piercing.

Great place. I recommend this place for tattoos. Place is clean, it is also in a great location. Dan does a great job.

Went in to black ink on 6/15 to get a tattoo. By far the cleanest shop in town, and honestly these guys were as professional as you could get and very polite. Mike did my tattoo and he did an awesome job, the shading on my tattoo is top notch. Will be back again

Went in for a piercing girl said she didn’t feel confident enough to to it to wait for the other guy that does piercings I asked when he will be in they said ohhh tomorrow his here from 1 pm til 9 pm got there at 740 ish they guy wasn’t there ! Sooo unprofessional 🤦🏽‍♀️

I will never go anywhere else for a tattoo. These guys and gals are fantastic! And you can’t beat the price for the work... Wish there were more stars to give! I always recommend the shop to people who ask about my tattoos.

I got two tattoos from black ink they are amazing. I get a lot of compliments. I cant wait to get some more!!!!!

They did a great job with my tattoo, and the staff is super chill.

My fav tattoo shop! Dan is the tattoo king and does awesome detailing. Everyone is so nice there and very welcoming. Would highly reccomend going here!

Im very pleased with the results. Great, friendly, and very professional people!Scott was my artist and I have to say, he did an amazing job! I will be back for more soon.

I got my nose pierced from TJ this afternoon and I had a lovely experience. Place was clean and well kept. TJ made my experience very comfortable and friendly. Definitely will come back for another piercing and/or tattoo!

Heard only bad things. Then see them on Facebook begging people to give them 5 stars on google, seems a bit fishy. Wouldnt recommend.

Ive gotten 2 tattoos from them all great people with great service and super clean and professional keep being awesome guys and gals and cant wait to schedule the next appointment

I have had 2 tattoos done by Sunshine and my daughter has had 3 done by her as well. Great work, everyone bid very professional and clean store. Actually thinking about going back today for a 3rd one for my bday. Hope sunshine is there!!! 5*

Dan did my friends first tattoo last night, it was the perfect size and she loves it! Super nice guy and artist! Very clean shop! 10/10 would recommend!

Went there to get my first tattoo after I had a bad experience at Lunchbox tattoo in mchenry. They have an amazing staff all of them were very friendly. Frankie did my tattoo and he was very professional he suggested many ways to make my tat very unique which definitely satisfied me and when the piece was done I couldnt have been happier it turned out wayy better than I expected very outstanding work and over all great environment definitely coming back here for any future ink.

I absolutely love this shop, prices are very reasonable, the artists are all super outgoing and friendly, and the work is outstanding. Definitely will be coming back for more!

Awesome friendly people, great attention to detail, very professional but laid back atmosphere. 10/10 will go back for more work

TJ (the piercer) was EXTREMELY helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend going here. Nothing but great things to say!

I had an amazing time getting a wrist tatto and my cats pawprint. It turned out beautiful in the end and I want to shout out Black Ink Tattoo for hooking it up!

Ive had work done by three of their artists ( dan, frank, and devan) and my father has had work done by two of them( abraham and scott, sadly both of these guys no longer work at this shop), they have a really well rounded group of artist with each person knowing all tattoos fairly well but each has their strengths, ive only ever had my tattoos done here and will continue to go here for a very long time, love you guys.