Horrible experience! I was given an estimate of 1500$ on a glorified stencil job. They either thought I was a sucker or think that they have tattoo guns from the God's. Do yourself a favor and find a less pretentious place. Read Less

Favorite place to go for piercings.. I got all mine done here. The lady is very nice and I have also ordered a view nose rings that were custom from them. They are very clean and pierce with titanium only which is a plus for me. Read Less

Favorite place to go for piercings.. I got all mine done here. The lady is very nice and I have also ordered a view nose rings that were custom from them. They are very clean and pierce with titanium only which is a plus for me. Read Less

Over the years I've gotten several piercings and one tattoo here. Artists are professional, talented, and sanitary. I got my piercings (ear lobes & nose) from Becky, all excellently done and reasonably priced (~$30+). About a week after I had my nose done I accidentally ripped it out-Becky offered to adjust my jewelry and put it back in for me when my nose was too swollen for me to do it myself. More recently, I got a small tattoo from Aaron for ~$100 (who no longer works there). Again, he was professional, friendly, and clean. It ended up healing a bit unevenly which resulted in a few lighter patches. I went in to ask about getting it touched up on really short notice because I go to college across the country, and Don really kindly squeezed me into a packed schedule 2 days later. Touch up was quick and easy, Don was great also!I love Bugaboo, and their customer service is excellent despite the fact that I keep messing up their work. Highly recommend! Read Less

Great experience! Zach did my a tattoo for myself and a friend. It was a great time. He was very thorough, super clean, informative and talented. Very happy with the work he did for us. Great price for not just the work, but for the treatment we were given. It was well worth it to have good artwork, a clean environment and an artist that cares about the work he's doing. I would go back in a heartbeat! Thanks again for your help and great service! Read Less

I went here to get my septum pierced about two years ago. The woman (I think her name is Rebecca--she's there all the time) was very nice and knew what she was doing. I go back there to get new septum rings and she puts them in for me and is always available to help. The place is always clean as well. I have had nothing but great experiences here. Read Less

Becky is by far the best piercer, hands down!! She takes time to make you feel comfortable and explain the process thoroughly. If there is ever an issue she helps to remedy it immediately. She even helps to change out my piercings when needed. Thanks for always handling me with care!! Read Less

It was an amazing experience! I had kate for both of my sessions and I loved it! She truly calmed my nerves, being 17 and never having gotten a tattoo I had a lot of questions which she answered honestly and easily! I love my tattoos and will be coming back for any future work! Read Less

Evelyn is beyond talented along with the rest of the artist! Great atmosphere, clean environment, professional and most of all talented!! I will never cheat on you Evelyn you are my number #1 tattoo artist. Read Less

Kate Carrillo is awesome. She did a memorial tattoo on me today to honor my husband who passed. I had an idea and she improved on it 100%. I couldn't be happier with the result. Kate is friendly, talented and reasonably priced. I highly recommend her. Read Less

I love getting my piercings here! it's such a clean and sterile environment. She's the most gentle person ever! I highly recommend! Piercings are walk ins no appointments necessary. Just love it! Becky is the absolute best! Her number one goal is a sanitary environment!Read Less

Had a dermal removal done by Becky.Shes been working at this location working for 12 years. She was very gentle , professional and willing to answer any questions. They provide privacy and a comfortable enviornment. I was walked through every step. I was afraid it would be painful but the process was quick and painless.Thanks Becky. Read Less

huge runaround and a waste of time. The counter person was nice at the Hammond store but I spoke with 2 artists and both seemed to be way overworked (I felt like I was bothering Aaron) and an appointment was beyond reach. I would suggest that they get more help or open another store. Read Less

I love Bugaboo. The staff is so friendly and the shop is always clean. Don has done several tattoos there as well as Aaron for me. Everywhere I go people ask where I go to get my tattoos because they are so pretty. Don is worth the wait. Read Less

I love BugABoo! You are treated like one of the family. The owner and the artists are amazing people. The work they do is off the charts awesome. They listen to what you want and create something better than what you could have ever envisioned. They also make sure you know how to take care of your new tat or piercing so it heals beautifully. I personally have had both piercings and tattoos done in the Hammond shop. I recommend them to anyone that is looking for some new ink or piercings. Read Less

Went to the shop and asked for a quote to fix my nautical star. Asked the lady for the quote at the front desk and she told me $100-$120 when the tattoo guy in the back came up to me he was like HOW DOES $170 SOUND. I said yeah sure whatever because tattoos don't come cheap. Sure enough we go into the back room and he says nope this is going to be a $250 tattoo after she already quoted me $100-120 pretty disappointed. After everything I just asked for a refund then went to tattoo lady and he quoted me $100 and he did an amazing job. Bugaboo did me bogus! Read Less

I got an impromptu piercing done today by Becky at the Hammond shop. She answered my questions about the tattoo ideas I had but considering my current budget, I just asked how much and industrial would be and that was wallet friendly. I had gone to another tattoo/piercing shop and asked if an industrial would work on my ears because they are quite tiny. The other shop just looked at my ears and said "no" with no explanation. Becky, though, looked and said yes and was able to give me the right size and pierce me right then and there. Not saying it was like being tickled with ostrich feathers but it wasn't too painful. Second hole hurt a bit more than the first. She gave me some after care advice and I was on my way. I'm not a novice to unconventional body piercing so I can say my experience was top notch and pleasant. Overall, Yay, Becky!! And thumbs up to Bugaboo! Read Less

I contacted the shop for a quick price check on a few piercings that I was thinking about getting. I was surprised at the quick response. I read the reviews on Google, Facebook, and the shop's website. I checked the photos and read up on the artists. I felt comfortable. I was glad to find out no appointment was needed for piercings. Anyway after much debating with myself, I decided to go for it. I walked in and he shop was small and cozy. It was very clean, and I felt welcomed. I really loved thirst there were private booths. Becky was amazing. I was a little worried about getting my nipples pierced because I've read they hurt a lot. This was my first body piercing of my choice. I have had my ears pierced since I was a baby. I was really relaxed talking about things to get my mind off what was about to happen. On a scale on 1-10, I'll have to say my left nipple was a 1. It barely hurt. From experience I feel like it is my more sensitive nipple. The right one gave me a little more fussing and hurt around a 3. Becky was so fast that there really wasn't much time to fuss about anything. I also wanted to get a right industrial. I was advised that they would hurt less and really they hurt a little more, but nothing that would want me to stop getting piercings. I will say that my industrial was like a 4 on the top and a 4.5 on the bottom. I think the whole process was less the 30 minutes. A day after my piercings are a little sore, but not awful. I feel very happy with the care Becky gave. She told me to call her if I had any questions or concerns even though I'm from Alabama (and a trucker). I strongly recommend Bugaboo Tattoo to anyone for piercings. Read Less

I've gotten all of my piercings(7) done here by Becky and she's hands down the besssttt! I'm kind of a spaz and hate needles but she keeps me calm and provides great service! She's super helpful with aftercare too! I won't ever go anywhere else and I recommend her as much as I can! Thanks Becky!! Read Less

Rarely will I rate any place 5 stars..but this is the place to get a tattoo!The artists are incredible; the ink is high quality, the place is super clean, and the waiting list is long for a reasonPeople come from all over the country to get tattooed here...my son got the Iron Maiden - Killers album cover on his arm and it is incredible!I told the artist..if he cannot make it look exactly like the cover please tell us and we will leave..he said he could do it and the result is amazing...The owner's work is flawless..If he ever sells this place with the name he will be a millionaire..just on the reputation alone.You get what you pay for and you will pay a good chunk of change for the work...but this will be on your body forever and the price is actually dirt cheap for the work they do.Do not be fooled...this place is the best around..A #1 GOLD! Read Less

Customer service is the key to a great place. The place was also clean!! I didn't get a tattoo or a piercing so my review is on the customer service!! My brother has gotten (tattoo) work done here before and it's really nice!I had to go into surgery and couldn't get my Tragus piercing out! For those not in the know, that's a little nib by your ear! I was afraid. I decided to chance it and stopped in at this place. I asked a girl behind the counter if she could help.No problem, come on backTook it out for me and then told me to come back after surgery and they would put it back in. Didn't even skip a beat to tell me no charge and that she hoped everything would go well!! Come back and she will put it back  in!I tell people this story when they ask if anyone they know has heard about Bugaboo. My brothers tats are nice so I can say there is nice work coming out of here... and they have good customer service!!If I get another piercing I will come here!! Read Less

My daughter and I were walkins. They took us fairly quickly and we are happy with the work.  I would feel better if I had seen the needle coming out of a sterilizer.  She said the same thing.  I also left with no "after you leave" instructions. What do I treat it with?  Can I take a bath? If not,  when?  What should I expect?  Too many unanswered questions. Read Less

So let me preface by saying a couple of years ago I had some work done here and it was a good experience - although the tat I had done was relatively simple and not complex.  Fast forward to today - I went in to see about a cover up; the design I brought in - is complicated and involved (not just my opinion, they agreed), bearing this in mind the girl suggested an artist and then suggested I may need a consult, which I was cool with because I am in no hurry.  Then after some back and forth, I express some concerns, she tells me to check out the recommended artist portfolio, we agree on a consult where I expressly say I want to see a rough sketch of the final image before I commit to an appointment.  She is cool we look at a calendar and then agree on a date.  During this discourse she advises me that the shop rate is $80-100 per hour.  Which is interesting because it is not posted anywhere in the  shop which means you can make up the rate as you see fit never mind you just gave yourself a $20 swing window on the rate.  So I ask, "at the consult I can get a quote for the final product and a timeline for completion?" She replies yes.  Great!  Then she writes me up a slip for a $100 deposit - wait, what do you want me to put a deposit on - a consult?  She tells me the money will be applied to the tattoo - which is not only fine - it is standard (so no favors there) but I am not placing a deposit on work I have not agreed to have completed.  She goes on to say she can't draft the drawing without a $100 deposit...at which point I am not cool.  I get that tattoo shops get screwed all the time - people make appointments and don't keep them or ask for drawings and never come back; but customers get screwed too!  Why would anybody forfeit $100 on a custom design tattoo cover up that they have not seen?  We have not agreed on the amount of time - we have not agreed on a price and I should hand over $100.  The girl at the front desk tried to tell me I would likely need to plan on three 4 hour sessions which could cost me anywhere from $80-100 per hour; and I don't even know what her interpretation of what my photocopy looks like...c'mon man.  No visibly posted rates, no proposed image of product outcome, no realistic idea of chair time just an open cost ranging from $960 - $1200 worth of ink, and I should place a $100 bet...I have 2 words for this place, "ya'll trippin'." Read Less

Got my Tattoo done by Evelyn, she did a great job! Really happy with it, the price wasn't too bad. Definitely a good price for the tattoo. Overall the shop is really clean and in great condition and I will definitely be headed back soon! A+++ Read Less

The shop itself is very clean. Everyone has their own private studio. I called ahead of time to schedule an appointment. I had to put down a $40 deposit with a credit card. I just wanted to be sure I had an appointment because I was coming in from out-of-state. My scheduled tattoo artist got sick. They were super nice and able to fit me in at a better time.I had my tattoo design by Don. Here's been tattooing for over 23 years. He did an excellent job. He gave me just what I wanted.  I highly recommend bugaboo if you are looking for a great tattoo with excellent customer service at very reasonable prices. Read Less

Bugaboo Tattoo IS THE place to go. I've gotten tattooed and pierced here.My tattoo was done by the incredible, wonderful, kind and talented Jered Peters at their Merrillville location. Seriously, there aren't enough adjectives to really do his tattoos, art and personality justice. I got a really good sized black and white piece on my thigh by him that he did in two sessions, really we could of left it at one, but he scheduled me in for a second just in case so we could nit pick or add in anything else I wanted. OH! And let me tell you, there was a total mix up on days with my tattoo appointment (It was really a full on miscommunication that sprouted from MY end) and Jered, being booked out months in advance, was sweet enough to come in on HIS day off just so we could get my session done. Sat for about 4 and half hours and whenever I needed a break he was great about it! He took my reference piece, a semi-realistic elephant, and replicated it like I knew only he could do. Not only has he done a tattoo on me, but my husband has a piece by him and he completed a piece that was started on by another artist for my best friend. We all get compliments on Jereds work all the time. I HIGHLY encourage you to get a piece by him. He's seriously amazing.I've also gotten my nose pierced by Edwin. (He also helps keep that shop up and running like no ones business. And so sweet!). Now my nose was actually a re-pierce so I knew what to expect. For some reason, I really think I didn't eat enough, I almost passed out after he finished :o( . I was SO embarrassed, but Edwin was so nice about it and stuck by my side until I was okay to go. He's super talented and incredibly knowledgeable about his craft. He's also super awesome about answering any questions you may have. My experience with him was wonderful even if I was probably a big pain to deal with haha! Definitely going to go see him again if I brave getting anything else pierced.Seriously this place has the best artists I've seen. They do incredible custom work. And the shop, SUPER clean. Cleanest shop I think I've ever been in. And each artist has their own private studio to work in which is great if you don't like being watched getting tattooed. If you're thinking about going there, Go. Now. Read Less

Have my first tattoo done by Jimmy. He is so awesome and impressive. If i gonna get a second one, will definitely go back to him. I walked in the day i decided to have my tattoo done, and immediately get a same day appointment, though i waited there for almost forty minutes after the time of my appointment. Still highly recommend. Read Less

Had my latest tattoo done by Kate. The work was extremely well done, and aggressively priced. They even waived the service charge when I put down my deposit with my credit card the week before.Will definitely be going back for future work. No more overpriced bullshit from Jade Dragon Tattoo for me. Read Less