29 Reviews

INK 180

Oswego, Illinois
General Info
God gave me the talent necessary to be a successful tattoo artist. I want to use His gift to me to help change the lives of former gang members and victims of sex trafficking by providing FREE cover ups of their gang and sex trafficking tattoos. People that have these tattoos have a hard time finding work and it is also dangerous to them and their families to display their tattoos once they have moved on from that life.
Reviews
Ava
5 Jun 2021
REPORT
Lisa was so great! Got my daith pierced and she was so nice and comforting! 10/10 on the piercing and defiantly recommend going to her for your next piercing!
Keith S.
17 Oct 2018
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I have received five tattoos from Chris Baker at Ink 180. He does excellent work.  His business​ does excellent​ work. I will continue to use Chris for all of my tattoo work​.
Sarah S.
17 Oct 2018
REPORT
I've known Chris and Lisa for some time.  At this point all four of my immediate family members have tattoos done by Chris, including a moderately complex cover up.  All were done skillfully.  The sho... Read More
I've known Chris and Lisa for some time.  At this point all four of my immediate family members have tattoos done by Chris, including a moderately complex cover up.  All were done skillfully.  The shop is immaculate, and Chris was very patient when I got my first tattoo there a couple years ago.  Highly recommended. Read Less
Danielle O.
14 Sep 2018
REPORT
I had a cover up done here 4+ years ago... HOW ARE THEY STILL OPEN? Horrific tattoo cover up turning lettering into a purple blob of a disaster. They were supposed to be orchids... turned out looking ... Read More
I had a cover up done here 4+ years ago... HOW ARE THEY STILL OPEN? Horrific tattoo cover up turning lettering into a purple blob of a disaster. They were supposed to be orchids... turned out looking like nothing such. More so like a child's coloring book in my opinion.Ended up having to get it RECOVERED-UP, a thousand dollars later by another tattoo artist. I remember the guy saying he'd fix it, as if I would ever let him work on me again. Stop the madness!! Read Less
Madi B.
16 Aug 2018
REPORT
My friend and I went in for a rook piercing and a nose piercing and I could not be more happy with my experience at Ink 180! Such an amazing environment. I have a lot of piercings and I've been to mul... Read More
My friend and I went in for a rook piercing and a nose piercing and I could not be more happy with my experience at Ink 180! Such an amazing environment. I have a lot of piercings and I've been to multiple different places, but Ink 180 is by far the best place I've gone to. Lisa was our piercer, and she made us feel so comfortable and was so gentle with the piercings. Ink 180 will forever be my go to place! Read Less
Maggie N.
13 Jul 2018
REPORT
Chris & Lisa are the nicest couple! And we love their work.A few months ago I got a small ear tattoo & a piercing. Both turned out amazing & I couldn't be happier. I'm allergic to most metals~ so the ... Read More
Chris & Lisa are the nicest couple! And we love their work.A few months ago I got a small ear tattoo & a piercing. Both turned out amazing & I couldn't be happier. I'm allergic to most metals~ so the plastic earring was perfect for me! You won't get an infection unless you don't treat your piercings correctly. Just follow the written directions they hand out~ easy peasy!Today, I had an old janky tattoo covered up. I LOVE it!! I'm not embarrassed by a tattoo anymore!!I'd recommend Ink 180 to anyone! If you want a clean, laid back tattoo shop~ with an amazing mission~ that doesn't treat you like another dollar~ this is the place to go. Read Less
Jordan H.
12 Jul 2018
REPORT
Plastic doesn't belong in ears guys. Chris tried to explain to me what bioflex is and being in the medical field, I'm aware of what it is. This isn't something a person should be pierced with. After t... Read More
Plastic doesn't belong in ears guys. Chris tried to explain to me what bioflex is and being in the medical field, I'm aware of what it is. This isn't something a person should be pierced with. After the healing process, yes it's fine to use. But plastic doesn't belong in wounds. Read Less
Lexi S.
9 Jul 2018
REPORT
Shout out to Ink 180 for the horrible infection in my ear. They pierced my cartilage with PLASTIC, and didn't tell me that. Now i have an infection on both sides of my ear. I had to go to another tatt... Read More
Shout out to Ink 180 for the horrible infection in my ear. They pierced my cartilage with PLASTIC, and didn't tell me that. Now i have an infection on both sides of my ear. I had to go to another tattoo shop to have it removed and now i need a doctors appointment. Never again will i be back. So mad since this was suppose to be such a good place. Read Less
Joshua Champneys
15 Jun 2018
REPORT
Chris does a phenomenal job and the work he does for people coming out of gangs and sex trafficking is amazing. Support this business/ministry!
Pamela Mazzaferro-Niederkorn
25 May 2018
REPORT
The place was clean and efficient. Love my new tattoo
Kota Kai Lovett
17 May 2018
REPORT
Got a tattoo from here awhile ago. Quality work, and Chris was a very friendly yet still very focused artist. 10/10.
Dre's Days
31 Mar 2018
REPORT
Sophie spent a lot of time with me. She is very knowledgeable and was upfront answering any questions. She did great work on my tattoo! Prices are affordable. The environment was clean, comfortable, a... Read More
Sophie spent a lot of time with me. She is very knowledgeable and was upfront answering any questions. She did great work on my tattoo! Prices are affordable. The environment was clean, comfortable, and professional. I will definitely recommend to friends and/or family. Thank you! Read Less
A L.
27 Mar 2018
REPORT
Please get your tattoo or piercing done here! They are professionals, artists and genuinely good people.
Alex Peterson
14 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great artists that are very friendly and want to make sure they get it right for you. This is a very clean place as well with great atmosphere. I needed minor touch up work done and they did it no pro... Read More
Great artists that are very friendly and want to make sure they get it right for you. This is a very clean place as well with great atmosphere. I needed minor touch up work done and they did it no problem. Would definitely go back for the next tatoo. Read Less
Kelley B.
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
Chris and the staff at Ink 180 are the real deal. They are talented artists who genuinely care about each and every design they create, and each customer that they work with. They also work with victi... Read More
Chris and the staff at Ink 180 are the real deal. They are talented artists who genuinely care about each and every design they create, and each customer that they work with. They also work with victims of sex trafficking and former gang members to remove painful reminders of their past, and create beautiful designs to cover scars. I wouldn't go anywhere else! Read Less
Bartlomiej Lupa
10 Nov 2017
REPORT
Really nice guy does a good service in the community
Shelley Willoughby
20 Oct 2017
REPORT
So kind and caring! Definitly going back!
Mary Coffey
11 Jul 2017
REPORT
Very informative. Very good customer experience. Lisa set us at ease from the moment we walked in.
Roman G.
26 Apr 2017
REPORT
I had Chris do my first tattoo. He did even a better job than I hoped for. He is a true professional with an awesome story. He also does a lot of work (free tattoo cover ups) with former gang members ... Read More
I had Chris do my first tattoo. He did even a better job than I hoped for. He is a true professional with an awesome story. He also does a lot of work (free tattoo cover ups) with former gang members and sex trafficking victims. Prices are very reasonable and the work is terrific. I will be recommending this place to all my friends. Read Less
Monaca Leo
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
Great work, awesome service, for a great cause! Highly recommend!
Megan T.
13 Feb 2017
REPORT
Me and my cousin went in for matching tattoos. Was able to get an appt easily. Tattoo came out awesome. Super friendly, ready to make it perfect. Thank you.I found my new tattoo place.
Kelley Bruick
2 Nov 2016
REPORT
Best Tattoo Parlor in the area, no question about it. The owners are both on site most of the time and are friendly and helpful. This is not your usual scary tattoo place, this place is clean and fami... Read More
Best Tattoo Parlor in the area, no question about it. The owners are both on site most of the time and are friendly and helpful. This is not your usual scary tattoo place, this place is clean and family friendly. They also offer piercings. Read Less
Bryler Gilskey
31 Aug 2016
REPORT
Chris baker is a great man with a real calling from Gid and he is living out that calling. The semi colon tattoos were done on my whole family and he did an absolutely amazing job
david york
2 Aug 2016
REPORT
Chris does great work with a humble spirit
Keren D.
13 Jun 2016
REPORT
I have had two of my tattoos done at Ink 180. Chris is so flexible and gave good feedback about what would/wouldn't work. This place supports rescuing victims of sex trafficking and ex convicts. The v... Read More
I have had two of my tattoos done at Ink 180. Chris is so flexible and gave good feedback about what would/wouldn't work. This place supports rescuing victims of sex trafficking and ex convicts. The vibe is much more cool than any other tattoo parlor I've been to and it is so important to support such an amazing cause. I have and will return. Read Less
Dori Kris P.
2 Apr 2016
REPORT
We love INC 180! My husband got us wedding band tattoos for my birthday present, I have always wanted them. I am Greek so I wanted the Greek Key for our bands, I had looked other places but no one els... Read More
We love INC 180! My husband got us wedding band tattoos for my birthday present, I have always wanted them. I am Greek so I wanted the Greek Key for our bands, I had looked other places but no one else seemed to want the challenge. Chris had no problem finding the design I wanted, he did a awesome job! Lisa helped me fix my belly button ring that had closed, she is go patient and gentle. When my daughter turned 16 she wanted her nose pierced, not a ring just a pretty little stone so of course we went back to Lisa, she pierced not only my daughters but my nose too! ( and mom is a big chicken) I almost backed out, but so glad I didn't, love my little nose stone. Thank you Lisa and Chris!!! I highly recommend INC 180!!! Read Less
Brandi W.
3 Nov 2015
REPORT
My 13 year old got her belly button pierced here and we loved it. Both owners are incredibly professional and very kind. We felt welcome the minute we walked in. I love that they have a Christian miss... Read More
My 13 year old got her belly button pierced here and we loved it. Both owners are incredibly professional and very kind. We felt welcome the minute we walked in. I love that they have a Christian mission in place too. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend them for your tattoo and piercing needs. It's also a very clean facility. I will use them again for any future body art. Thank u thank u!!! Read Less
Gianna N.
20 Oct 2015
REPORT
I was in last night for my first tattoo. Let me be blunt; I am THEE WORST- I debated this tattoo forever and was nervous about the permanent nature of the tattoo and the location and the pain and pret... Read More
I was in last night for my first tattoo. Let me be blunt; I am THEE WORST- I debated this tattoo forever and was nervous about the permanent nature of the tattoo and the location and the pain and pretty much all aspects of the process. I acknowledge I was no easy customer. Chris and his team were SO PATIENT with me and listened to exactly what I wanted and didn't get frustrated or upset when I changed my mind at the last minute and went with something a little different. He actually encouraged my tentativeness and appreciated my hesitation and thought I put into the process which made me relax and feel validated rather than embarrassed and difficult. I chose a location that might fade and Chris told me his concerns but let me make my own decision full well knowing the risks of what I had chosen. It was a great experience from the moment I walked in, nervous and sweating, to the moment I left, completely in love with my new little tat!! I would never go anywhere else if I want another tattoo. A great shop for anxious first timers like me Plus, if you go to INK180 you are supporting a great mission AND dealing with some super talented and amazing people- what's not to love?! Thanks INK180!!!! Read Less
Emily M.
5 Jul 2015
REPORT
Jojo has given me 3 amazing tattoos and I'm madly in love with the place and its mission!!!
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27 Stone Hill Road
Oswego Illinois 60543
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INK 180

Oswego, Illinois
(29)
27 Stone Hill Road
Oswego Illinois 60543
God gave me the talent necessary to be a successful tattoo artist. I want to use His gift to me to help change the lives of former gang members and victims of sex trafficking by providing FREE cover ups of their gang and sex trafficking tattoos. People that have these tattoos have a hard time finding work and it is also dangerous to them and their families to display their tattoos once they have moved on from that life.
Tuesday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Ava
5 Jun 2021
REPORT
Lisa was so great! Got my daith pierced and she was so nice and comforting! 10/10 on the piercing and defiantly recommend going to her for your next piercing!
Keith S.
17 Oct 2018
REPORT
I have received five tattoos from Chris Baker at Ink 180. He does excellent work.  His business​ does excellent​ work. I will continue to use Chris for all of my tattoo work​.
Sarah S.
17 Oct 2018
REPORT
I've known Chris and Lisa for some time.  At this point all four of my immediate family members have tattoos done by Chris, including a moderately complex cover up.  All were done skillfully.  The sho... Read More
I've known Chris and Lisa for some time.  At this point all four of my immediate family members have tattoos done by Chris, including a moderately complex cover up.  All were done skillfully.  The shop is immaculate, and Chris was very patient when I got my first tattoo there a couple years ago.  Highly recommended. Read Less
Danielle O.
14 Sep 2018
REPORT
I had a cover up done here 4+ years ago... HOW ARE THEY STILL OPEN? Horrific tattoo cover up turning lettering into a purple blob of a disaster. They were supposed to be orchids... turned out looking ... Read More
I had a cover up done here 4+ years ago... HOW ARE THEY STILL OPEN? Horrific tattoo cover up turning lettering into a purple blob of a disaster. They were supposed to be orchids... turned out looking like nothing such. More so like a child's coloring book in my opinion.Ended up having to get it RECOVERED-UP, a thousand dollars later by another tattoo artist. I remember the guy saying he'd fix it, as if I would ever let him work on me again. Stop the madness!! Read Less
Madi B.
16 Aug 2018
REPORT
My friend and I went in for a rook piercing and a nose piercing and I could not be more happy with my experience at Ink 180! Such an amazing environment. I have a lot of piercings and I've been to mul... Read More
My friend and I went in for a rook piercing and a nose piercing and I could not be more happy with my experience at Ink 180! Such an amazing environment. I have a lot of piercings and I've been to multiple different places, but Ink 180 is by far the best place I've gone to. Lisa was our piercer, and she made us feel so comfortable and was so gentle with the piercings. Ink 180 will forever be my go to place! Read Less
Maggie N.
13 Jul 2018
REPORT
Chris & Lisa are the nicest couple! And we love their work.A few months ago I got a small ear tattoo & a piercing. Both turned out amazing & I couldn't be happier. I'm allergic to most metals~ so the ... Read More
Chris & Lisa are the nicest couple! And we love their work.A few months ago I got a small ear tattoo & a piercing. Both turned out amazing & I couldn't be happier. I'm allergic to most metals~ so the plastic earring was perfect for me! You won't get an infection unless you don't treat your piercings correctly. Just follow the written directions they hand out~ easy peasy!Today, I had an old janky tattoo covered up. I LOVE it!! I'm not embarrassed by a tattoo anymore!!I'd recommend Ink 180 to anyone! If you want a clean, laid back tattoo shop~ with an amazing mission~ that doesn't treat you like another dollar~ this is the place to go. Read Less
Jordan H.
12 Jul 2018
REPORT
Plastic doesn't belong in ears guys. Chris tried to explain to me what bioflex is and being in the medical field, I'm aware of what it is. This isn't something a person should be pierced with. After t... Read More
Plastic doesn't belong in ears guys. Chris tried to explain to me what bioflex is and being in the medical field, I'm aware of what it is. This isn't something a person should be pierced with. After the healing process, yes it's fine to use. But plastic doesn't belong in wounds. Read Less
Lexi S.
9 Jul 2018
REPORT
Shout out to Ink 180 for the horrible infection in my ear. They pierced my cartilage with PLASTIC, and didn't tell me that. Now i have an infection on both sides of my ear. I had to go to another tatt... Read More
Shout out to Ink 180 for the horrible infection in my ear. They pierced my cartilage with PLASTIC, and didn't tell me that. Now i have an infection on both sides of my ear. I had to go to another tattoo shop to have it removed and now i need a doctors appointment. Never again will i be back. So mad since this was suppose to be such a good place. Read Less
Joshua Champneys
15 Jun 2018
REPORT
Chris does a phenomenal job and the work he does for people coming out of gangs and sex trafficking is amazing. Support this business/ministry!
Pamela Mazzaferro-Niederkorn
25 May 2018
REPORT
The place was clean and efficient. Love my new tattoo
Kota Kai Lovett
17 May 2018
REPORT
Got a tattoo from here awhile ago. Quality work, and Chris was a very friendly yet still very focused artist. 10/10.
Dre's Days
31 Mar 2018
REPORT
Sophie spent a lot of time with me. She is very knowledgeable and was upfront answering any questions. She did great work on my tattoo! Prices are affordable. The environment was clean, comfortable, a... Read More
Sophie spent a lot of time with me. She is very knowledgeable and was upfront answering any questions. She did great work on my tattoo! Prices are affordable. The environment was clean, comfortable, and professional. I will definitely recommend to friends and/or family. Thank you! Read Less
A L.
27 Mar 2018
REPORT
Please get your tattoo or piercing done here! They are professionals, artists and genuinely good people.
Alex Peterson
14 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great artists that are very friendly and want to make sure they get it right for you. This is a very clean place as well with great atmosphere. I needed minor touch up work done and they did it no pro... Read More
Great artists that are very friendly and want to make sure they get it right for you. This is a very clean place as well with great atmosphere. I needed minor touch up work done and they did it no problem. Would definitely go back for the next tatoo. Read Less
Kelley B.
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
Chris and the staff at Ink 180 are the real deal. They are talented artists who genuinely care about each and every design they create, and each customer that they work with. They also work with victi... Read More
Chris and the staff at Ink 180 are the real deal. They are talented artists who genuinely care about each and every design they create, and each customer that they work with. They also work with victims of sex trafficking and former gang members to remove painful reminders of their past, and create beautiful designs to cover scars. I wouldn't go anywhere else! Read Less
Bartlomiej Lupa
10 Nov 2017
REPORT
Really nice guy does a good service in the community
Shelley Willoughby
20 Oct 2017
REPORT
So kind and caring! Definitly going back!
Mary Coffey
11 Jul 2017
REPORT
Very informative. Very good customer experience. Lisa set us at ease from the moment we walked in.
Roman G.
26 Apr 2017
REPORT
I had Chris do my first tattoo. He did even a better job than I hoped for. He is a true professional with an awesome story. He also does a lot of work (free tattoo cover ups) with former gang members ... Read More
I had Chris do my first tattoo. He did even a better job than I hoped for. He is a true professional with an awesome story. He also does a lot of work (free tattoo cover ups) with former gang members and sex trafficking victims. Prices are very reasonable and the work is terrific. I will be recommending this place to all my friends. Read Less
Monaca Leo
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
Great work, awesome service, for a great cause! Highly recommend!
Megan T.
13 Feb 2017
REPORT
Me and my cousin went in for matching tattoos. Was able to get an appt easily. Tattoo came out awesome. Super friendly, ready to make it perfect. Thank you.I found my new tattoo place.
Kelley Bruick
2 Nov 2016
REPORT
Best Tattoo Parlor in the area, no question about it. The owners are both on site most of the time and are friendly and helpful. This is not your usual scary tattoo place, this place is clean and fami... Read More
Best Tattoo Parlor in the area, no question about it. The owners are both on site most of the time and are friendly and helpful. This is not your usual scary tattoo place, this place is clean and family friendly. They also offer piercings. Read Less
Bryler Gilskey
31 Aug 2016
REPORT
Chris baker is a great man with a real calling from Gid and he is living out that calling. The semi colon tattoos were done on my whole family and he did an absolutely amazing job
david york
2 Aug 2016
REPORT
Chris does great work with a humble spirit
Keren D.
13 Jun 2016
REPORT
I have had two of my tattoos done at Ink 180. Chris is so flexible and gave good feedback about what would/wouldn't work. This place supports rescuing victims of sex trafficking and ex convicts. The v... Read More
I have had two of my tattoos done at Ink 180. Chris is so flexible and gave good feedback about what would/wouldn't work. This place supports rescuing victims of sex trafficking and ex convicts. The vibe is much more cool than any other tattoo parlor I've been to and it is so important to support such an amazing cause. I have and will return. Read Less
Dori Kris P.
2 Apr 2016
REPORT
We love INC 180! My husband got us wedding band tattoos for my birthday present, I have always wanted them. I am Greek so I wanted the Greek Key for our bands, I had looked other places but no one els... Read More
We love INC 180! My husband got us wedding band tattoos for my birthday present, I have always wanted them. I am Greek so I wanted the Greek Key for our bands, I had looked other places but no one else seemed to want the challenge. Chris had no problem finding the design I wanted, he did a awesome job! Lisa helped me fix my belly button ring that had closed, she is go patient and gentle. When my daughter turned 16 she wanted her nose pierced, not a ring just a pretty little stone so of course we went back to Lisa, she pierced not only my daughters but my nose too! ( and mom is a big chicken) I almost backed out, but so glad I didn't, love my little nose stone. Thank you Lisa and Chris!!! I highly recommend INC 180!!! Read Less
Brandi W.
3 Nov 2015
REPORT
My 13 year old got her belly button pierced here and we loved it. Both owners are incredibly professional and very kind. We felt welcome the minute we walked in. I love that they have a Christian miss... Read More
My 13 year old got her belly button pierced here and we loved it. Both owners are incredibly professional and very kind. We felt welcome the minute we walked in. I love that they have a Christian mission in place too. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend them for your tattoo and piercing needs. It's also a very clean facility. I will use them again for any future body art. Thank u thank u!!! Read Less
Gianna N.
20 Oct 2015
REPORT
I was in last night for my first tattoo. Let me be blunt; I am THEE WORST- I debated this tattoo forever and was nervous about the permanent nature of the tattoo and the location and the pain and pret... Read More
I was in last night for my first tattoo. Let me be blunt; I am THEE WORST- I debated this tattoo forever and was nervous about the permanent nature of the tattoo and the location and the pain and pretty much all aspects of the process. I acknowledge I was no easy customer. Chris and his team were SO PATIENT with me and listened to exactly what I wanted and didn't get frustrated or upset when I changed my mind at the last minute and went with something a little different. He actually encouraged my tentativeness and appreciated my hesitation and thought I put into the process which made me relax and feel validated rather than embarrassed and difficult. I chose a location that might fade and Chris told me his concerns but let me make my own decision full well knowing the risks of what I had chosen. It was a great experience from the moment I walked in, nervous and sweating, to the moment I left, completely in love with my new little tat!! I would never go anywhere else if I want another tattoo. A great shop for anxious first timers like me Plus, if you go to INK180 you are supporting a great mission AND dealing with some super talented and amazing people- what's not to love?! Thanks INK180!!!! Read Less
Emily M.
5 Jul 2015
REPORT
Jojo has given me 3 amazing tattoos and I'm madly in love with the place and its mission!!!
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