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. Read Less

Got some ink done here and I’m really happy subur Audi did a wonderful job cool chick we just talked throughout the entirety of my tats being worked on also her boyfriend is a really cool dude he does dope work as well. Overall they did a great job & worked with me every step of the way super professional I’ll definitely return I recommend this place. Read Less

Frank is great! I came for a small tattoo on my arm - a flower and a quote. He was personable and worked really hard to make sure the tattoo was precisely what I wanted down to the last little details. I felt really welcome and confident about my tattoo. My friend, who came with me, wasn't crazy about the design she schemed up once the template was made, but Frank didn't hold her deposit against her and was super professional and gracious. Very clean shop too! Read Less

I got my first tattoo here. It was very special to me I was getting my late grandmothers writing tattooed on me. I can't remember who tattooed me , I know it was a woman with blonde hair. Anyway, she was cool and throughout tattooing asked if I was okay. Thank you for making this a wonderful experience for me :) I have nothing bad to say. I can't wait to go an get another one from here ! Read Less

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 they'll 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. Read Less

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. Read Less

My best man recommend this shop. I went in to check it out a loved it.  I like small local shops that put in the work and doesn't have elaborate seating areas.  So bam, I talk to Sunny and give her a list of ideas of what I want on it.  So what happens she knocks it out.  The start is amazing!  She only took one break during the first sitting, because I had to pee.  I can't wait to finish it. Read Less

I had a wonderful experience with Scott and the rest of the staff at Black Ink. We were walk-ins and Scott did an amazing job talking to me about my design and how to make it look best today as well as 10 years down the road. I have already recommended Scott to several friends and I look forward to wearing one of his American traditional designs in the not-so-distant future. We will be back! Read Less

Love, love, love. Just got my ninth tattoo from Sunny and she is amazing. She has also pierced a couple things for me as well. The shop is so clean and friendly. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a tattoo. Only wish I didn't live so far away. P.S. Scott did one for my husband and that is awesome as well. Read Less

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* Read Less

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! Read Less

Went in yesterday with an idea and met Scott. He drew up exactly what I had imagined in my mind. Absolutely love it! Everyone was so nice and I had a great time chatting with Scott. Made this"old lady" not feel so old! Lol! Will be back in a couple weeks to have him rework old at on my ankle. Read Less

came in yesterday with my friend to get our noses and navels pierced. staff was SO friendly and helpful. The guy who pierced for us was so informative about after care & made us feel completely comfortable during our piercings! I will definitely be coming back Read Less

I nearly had a meltdown today as my nose ring came out and I could not get it back in. I went to black ink on my lunch break thinking they opened at 10 only to realize they don't open till 1. It was 12:20 when I arrived and as I was about to bulk away one of the employees was walking in to open the shop, she told me if I just gave her a minute to open everything up that she would gladly take me early so I can make it back in time to work . I absolutely love black ink tattoo everybody there is super friendly and they're always willing to go above and beyond for their customers. I would not go anywhere else for any more piercings and the rest of my tattoos!! Highly recommend!! Read Less

I came in at 8 at night asking for a tattoo and they were like "um no we close at 9 it's too late to do what you want but we can schedule you first thing in the morning" and I did and dan was super chill with all of my adjustments to the design and gave me great advice and changed the place of the stencil four times to get it perfect. I also got a beautiful tattoo and great conversation too!! Also at a reasonable price  definitely my go to shop in CL!! Read Less

DO NOT GET YOUR PIERCINGS DONE HERE! I went in last week and I got my tragus pierced. A couple days later I noticed that the front of the piercing wasn't visible because it was actually inside my ear. I had to push it through because the skin was already growing over it! The next day it fell out. Luckily, I was able to find it. When I went to put it back in, I realized it was bent. THEY USED A NOSE STUD FOR MY TRAGUS. No wonder I've had so many issues. Read Less

First off, this place is extremely clean, sanitary. No doubt about it! The staff are polite & very chill, �great to work with. This was the second tattoo � that I've gotten there and very pleased with the work. Excellent job ! � my husband also had a large tattoo done there a couple years ago, and that was also a great experience and of course it still looks great� I'll definitely be back� Thank You Sunshine & Scott Read Less

I had an amazing experience at Black Ink. Andrew did my tattoo and he did a perfect job. He made me feel comfortable and had a great sense of humor. Can't wait to get more of his work! Highly recommend this shop! All the artists were extremely friendly and welcoming! Aremez (i probably spelled that wrong) the girl at the front desk was so sweet and helpful. I will definitely be back! Read Less

I walked in to have some stubborn jewelry swapped out, and couldn't have been more pleased. I sure can't remember his name, but the piercer was super rad, and was the sweetest thing. When I get the itch for more ink or piercings, I'm 100% coming back here! Read Less

Frank came highly recommended by some friends of mine when i decided to get my second tattoo. He did not disappoint. He is very friendly and easy to work with. Listened to what i wanted and helped me enhance the art and bring to another level. This is a very clean shop and the other staff that was there were all very friendly as well. I will definitely be back. Read Less

I have gotten both of my tattoos from this shop - my first by Frank and my second by Scott. March 11th, my husband, sister and law, and I got tattoos by Scott and we are all in love! Can't wait to come back later this month for another one. Reasonably priced, professional, clean, and friendly. Had some fun conversations that make it more relaxed. Read Less

I love Black Ink Tattoo in Crystal Lake and was just there getting tattoo #3 on Friday Feb. 24th. Dan (the owner) is a guy I met a while ago before he owned that shop. He has done 2 of the 3 tattoos I have (I met him while he was tattooing my friend and I was getting tattooed by another guy at the shop he was working at). I couldn't be happier with his work and how I've been treated all the times I've been there. All the guys and ladies that work there are awesome and I will definitely be back for more work as will my father. Thanks again Black Ink crew! Read Less

Today i went in to black ink tattoo and had the best experience everyone in that shop is so nice and treated me with the utmost respect! I went in to get a tattoo for my grandfather who passed away a year ago today and there are no words to explain how grateful i am to frank that he did as great of a job as he did!! I will always recommend not only him but also the shop in generally to any of my friends or anyone looking for and amazing tattoo! Thank you all for such an amazing experience for my first tattoo and you will always be my go to place from here on!! Read Less

Usually, I have a tattoo idea completely etched out in my head, and in some cases printed out (off the internet) so I can stare at it in the weeks leading up to my tattoo- so I KNOW that I'll not regret the decision.  I went to Black Ink for my 4th tattoo.  But, this was the first time that I didn't really know exactly how the artist was going to "realize" my vision.  I was leaving it up to him or her to blow my mind with their art.  A gamble for the conservative thinker (I'm not a conservative, btw).  I made an appointment with Dan, who came highly recommended.  Dan drew a design on with a bunch of colored sharpies.  His first version was not really my style.  It felt weird to tell him this, after he'd spent 10-15 drawing it up on me.  His design wasn't bad, it just wasn't ME.  So immediately, things were slightly awkward.  He modified his drawing, and the 2nd one looked more suitable.  I asked him if he thought it would come out bad-ass looking.  His answer was that it only matters what I think... Translation: "Not Really."  That's like what you would say to a person who's getting a tattoo of two unicorns having sex.NOTE TO DAN:  when a customer asks if you think your work will come out bad-ass, just say "YES."   As a result, I was nervous as Hell for the first three hours.  Dan didn't talk much, as he was deep in the Zone.  Luckily, Frankie was there to keep the conversation fun.  I just wanted reassurance that my tat was gonna be good.  I had basically told myself that this was it- I'm finally going to REGRET getting a tattoo!  I had five hours to sit with this realization.  Understand that your "project" will undergo many stages in a 5-hour period.  I wasn't sure WTF was going on with it for those first three hours.  I was basically bracing myself for this tattoo to be a piece of crap.  However, in the last 2 hours, I was starting to catch a glimpse of what Dan's master vision was.  It had begun to take shape.  I was finally at ease.  Also, in those last two hours Dan had come out if his trance.  He was in the home stretch, and conversation picked up.   He's actually a cool guy.  I'm sure I got under his skin a little bit, but it's only fair because he was under mine for five hours.   Pun intended!  Fast forward to now-  It's taken many days to completely wrap my brain around what my eyes are seeing every time I look at my tattoo- and I DO look at it a lot!  It is quite the work of art!  It definitely exceeds what I had in mind for the tattoo.  What Dan threw together in only 5 hours has taken me over a week to completely unravel.  There are layers upon layers of stuff going on.  Very happy with it!  My daughters like it, my wife gets turned on by it, etc.  Good stuff!  Great place that is very clean and sterile.  Good music playing as well.  An engaging experience!  I definitely recommend it, and will certainly go back myself! Read Less

I found this place two years ago and got an amazing tattoo there. Two years later I was ready for a new one. I showed a few ideas and explained the meaning this tattoo had to me. The tattoo artist did a PHENOMENAL job sketching out the tattoo and it came out better then I could ever imagine. Even my mom who hates tattoos had nothing but positive things to say about how beautiful it was.Also the atmosphere here is super relaxed and friendly.  They don't overcharge you at all. It is reasonable to say the least. I have NO complaints about Black Ink Tattoo. My fiancé got a cover up down here by Dan and he was so helpful and attentive to what he wanted. Amazing place wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.Also they have very private rooms if you want some privacy during your tattoo they are happy to close the blinds for you. So you're not half naked out on display for everyone.Super clean super friendly not intimidating beyond reasonable with prices and most importantly great work. Read Less

These guys are amazing! I had never gotten a piercing before and decided on Black Ink to get my first (navel piercing) based on hearing from friends that they were good. The shop itself is very homey and there are couches and a ton of flash art and it just feels very relaxed and non threatening. Dan is the best. He is the sweetest guy and really takes the time with you to make sure you understand what's going on and to make sure you're happy. There was no pain at all with him piercing me and he told me to call if I had any questions. I'll be returning to Black Ink for all my tattoo/piercing needs in the future even though they're an hour away from me. I wouldn't trust anyone else. Read Less

I was kind of scared to get a belly button ring and had never entered a tattoo place, but the folks at Black Ink were very friendly. I just walked in after calling with some initial questions, and I only waited about 20 minutes. The place was very clean and organized, so I felt as though I was in good hands. They had a decent selection of colors of belly ring starters, with no nickel in them. Dan was deliberate in his methodology and he ensured I agreed that the insertion point was centered. There was almost no pain, so I would imagine that this was due to good technique. Dan took time to explain the after care too. All I have to say is that I am 100% satisfied with my new belly button piercing. I am feeling very sexy with it! Thank you to Black Ink. Read Less

I really like these guys they did a great job on my wife and i, very talented , hard workers, went out of thier way to make us comfortable and happy walking out the door. Private Rooms and Very comfortable. Thank you Dan were very happy and hopfully see you soon Read Less

Located in Crystal Lake , IL We provide a number of Professional services in the ""Body Art ' World . From Eye Popping Portraits to Perfectly Placed Piercings , No job to Small. Our Talented Artists work With You to Give Modern work in A Modern Studio . Service with a smile. Read Less