Reviews of Wasted Youth Tattoo & PMA Piercing. (Tattoo Shop) in Chicago (Illinois).

Wasted Youth Tattoo & PMA Piercing

244 Reviews

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Tattoo shop

Tattoo and piercing shop

1335 Lakeside Dr #1, Romeoville, IL 60446, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Wasted Youth Tattoo & PMA Piercing

Hatty Dunlap (ChronicSheepDeprivation)

I saw David for my first tattoo and the entire process was really calming and nice. He was friendly and clearly stated slight changes he'd have to make to my design for it to work. There was little pain and I just got to lay there quietly listening to music for the most part while he worked on my design, the price was pretty good too! I can't thank him enough for being the one to do my first tattoo or body mod of any kind and I'd love to go back sometime in the future. Pictured is the finished product with my watermark.

Hope H

Got my first tattoo here last week. Worked with Dave Presley. Had my idea in mind already and he was respectful, made me comfortable, and when I was unsure of positioning he had no problem changing the temp placement and redoing it until I was happy. Tattoo turned out great. Receptionist was also awesome, friendly, and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend this place. Just be mindful they are often booked so please be respectful of their rules, follow your schedule time, and you'll be fine. Thank you Wasted Youth!

Jennifer escutia

I get bad anxiety and was so nervous for my first time. Even though they were simple lobe piercing, everyone made me feel calm and comfortable. I didn’t feel and was not judged for being so nervous. Greg was so nice and calm. He gave me an amazing breathing technique that helped me calm down and help not focus on the thought of the piercing. I was so focused on doing as he said, the piercing was done before i knew it! He gave me a packet and told me everything! I needed to know about after care! Will definitely be going back to get more done!! Highly recommend going here! You feel right at home here after one visit! Wish i could hive 10 stars!

Cupcake Castillo

Lovely atmosphere. Clean, mellow and very friendly staff. I am very happy with my new piercings ☺️ Thank you kindly to Greg and the team for all they did to make sure all went smoothly. I truly appreciate all in-depth knowledge you have and give on out. Very much shows you how long you have been doing this and care about your Client's well being.

Bethany Cohen

I took my 7 year old daughter to get her ears pierced after she had been asking for 6 months. The staff were phenomenal, very responsive. She had a virtual visit prior to the day of her piercing to discuss the procedure, and detailed care afterward. On the day of, she had plenty of time to ask questions. She was able to feel autonomous over her own body which is huge for any Kid. She was comfortable with Greg doing the piercing after talking with him. He was precise in measuring and quick with the procedure. About 1 month later they followed up virtually on the piercings as well, and she has not had any complications.

lola bunny

GC....!!!!!!! You are my freaking spirit animal!! Let me start off by saying I have never visited this establishment, however I totally support and appreciate that GC is not afraid to share the missing pieces in bad reviews. People seem to forget that places of business are owned and operated by... Ding ding.. Human beings. Just because you go to a place for service does not give you the right to behave anyway that you wish or treat people as though they are beneath you. Word of mouth may be a great way to establish credibility, however every penny walking in through the door is not a make it or break it. As a 22 year business manager I have always said that the customer is not always right. I think that more businesses should respond the same way. As much as good people do not want to spend money for bad services, good businesses don't need money from bad customers. Thank you for being a leader and not following the cookie cutter societal norms in keeping quiet and apologizing for something that is not your fault. Stay blessed!!!!! ❤️

Emily McKeever

I got my nose pierced by Gregory and he made me feel so comfortable and the placement is perfect! It was my first piercing and he went very in-depth on aftercare, answered all my questions, and made the actual piercing feel less scary. Would definitely recommend!

Jazmin Ortiz

Got some snakebites here and Greg was very professional, thorough on explaining the quirks/potential complications with the piercing, and extremely knowledgeable. Great piercing experience and will definitely come here again.

rima

I got my nose pierced here and I’d recommended this place to anyone looking! Everyone is super nice and the place is super clean. I definitely wanna come back sometime in the future for another piercing!

Hailey Bouchard

I am not from nor near Illinois, actually haven’t even been to this place. BUT you will get my 5 stars for the (professional) clap backs you give to the karens / kevins who don’t understand how a business runs. There should be more businesses like yours to defend themselves, and put customers in their place. THE CUSTOMER IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT. You have my respect from over 1000 miles away. Keep doing what you do!!! GREAT JOB 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Jessica Andreoli

Dave is an actual artist. Could not be happier with the process and result. I have general ideas of what I wanted and the design was just beyond perfect. Professional, accommodating, talented.

beth rafferty

Greg was super friendly and calm the entire time, explained everything super thoroughly, and overall interesting person to talk to. Not only was he honest about certain piercings being risky or not working depending on my ear, there are always other options offered. I really appreciated the emphasis on aftercare and follow-ups regarding ear piercings to ensure a clean recovery. Will definitely return :)

Amanda Daly

My 7 year old daughter got her ears pierced at PMA about a year and a half ago. The experience was amazing from start to finish. Greg started with a consultation where he explained the process and spoke to her about how it would go he also thoroughly explained the after care. Then he asked her if she had any questions. They do have a policy for kids to wait to make sure they really think through the decision. After our waiting period a few weeks later we went in for the piercing. Everything was very clean, the staff was kind to both of us, and Greg was amazingly professional through the process. He showed her the tools he would be using, he respected her as the customer the entire time, and asked for her consent to touch her ears before any physical contact took place. The level of respect he showed my daughter every step of the way made this the only place that I trust for piercings. I highly recommend them to anyone with kids looking for ear piercing, and I'm going to be booking an appointment for myself soon too. I can't recommend them enough.

Kristi Feliksik

Yesterday my husband and I got our first tattoos from Dave. I was a bit nervous, but he was very encouraging and supportive. Dave was very professional, and made my experience one to remember. I love both my tattoo and the one my husband got. They were better than we hoped for, and we will both go back to him when we are ready for our next ones! On a different note, the support staff was friendly, fun, and was making sure the facility was in tip top condition. It was sparkling clean, and with the current state of the world that was very reassuring. I am so glad that my first experience with getting a tattoo was at Wasted Youth. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in getting some ink.

Courtney Baker

Amazing studio! The person at the desk, Ainsley I believe, was super welcoming and sweet when I arrived. Very clean and chill place. Greg was also very nice. He made sure I understood everything and made sure if I had any questions I could 100% ask. I had a very nice first visit, I for sure will be returning for more piercings! :D

R A

Great experience here, highly recommend Gregory for piercings. He is experienced, professional, great with explaining all the after care throughly, Everyone working in the front is very friendly as well! Super happy with my piercing and will return to him for any future ones!

Mary Sutherland

Dave was so nice & patient with me. He did a great job on my flower with the names of my grandchildren. In a few months I will definitely go back and have a silhouette of my dog done with his name. I definitely recommend them.

Jenna Ritter

Impressed seems like such an understatement here, I brought my 17 year old to get a piercing, the gal at the front desk was warm and welcoming, and throughly checked to make sure I was the parent before proceeding with the piercing. (Thankyou). Greg is phenomenal to say the least, he explained in great detail to my daughter about piercing care and sterilized everything in front of us as he talked. It was obvious that this place takes great pride in all they do. Thanks for being such a top notch place.

Francesca Antonaci

Had my daughter's lobes pierced here. The place is absolutely immaculate, staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They explained all the aftercare to us while they were sterilizing the instruments right in front of us.

Dani Jo

Absolutely amazing experience, Greg was so knowledgeable and explained everything in detail, the shop was extremely clean, and Ainsley in front was so nice. Thank you guys for a wonderful experience! We will be back.

Jen Kevin Whittington

We had a great ear piercing experience at PMA. The place was clean - everyone was professional and cool. Call them for an appointment!

Michaela Brandonisio

I just got my earlobes pierced here, and it turned out amazing! They were my first ever piercings and Greg was very easy to work with. He informed me thoroughly of the aftercare procedures. I love how the piercings turned out and Greg made sure I was calm before I was pierced. This made the experience a lot easier to handle than I had initially expected! The COVID precautions were also top notch and I felt very safe getting my piercings in such a clean environment! All in all, I would come here again, even if it is just to buy new jewelry for my piercings!

TrustySidekick

Had a fantastic experience getting my first tattoo here. The front staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, making the experience much more comfortable. Antoinette was the artist for my tattoo and did an amazing job. She took my concept and created a beautiful piece, with the artwork on my arm being identical to the sketch she sent. Will definitely be coming back for my next piece, and cannot recommend this place enough.

Julia Suger

We came here for earlobe piercing for my daughter. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Greg provided excellent education for my daughter and myself and was extremely professional. He was able to put my daughter's mind at ease. The person at the front register was very welcoming and helpful as well. We will be coming back here for any future piercing needs.

Heidi Habas

Greg did my nostril piercing and was extremely informative, patient, and kind. Plus, my piercing looks fantastic! I appreciated PMA/Wasted Youth’s COVID precautions and the whole process from beginning to end was sterile. I felt completely safe and comfortable. 5/5 - would definitely recommend.

Ngan Nguyen

Ok first let me start off by saying this place is one of the BEST piercing places I’ve ever been to. Gregory is literally the best piercer out there. Im that type of person that won’t let anyone that I don’t trust does something on my body. I always do tons of research before getting something done to my body. I got my upper lobes pierced by Gregory and I loved them so much. He literally went over everything with me and explained it in details. The receptionist was very nice too. The total (included the jewelry) was $200 but I think it was worth it. If you’re reading this, it is a sign for you to just go here and get whatever you want to get 💕 (oh I forgot to also mention how clean the studio was. He sanitizes everything so you don’t have to worry about the cleanliness at this place…)

Liv Anthony

love LOVE! this place! such a clean/pretty and comfortable environment. i really appreciate how informative the people are! that’s how you can tell they know what they are doing and are professionals. I got my eyebrow pierced and changed my nose piercing, it was a 10/10 experience. will definitely come back for more piercings and possibly a tattoo :) definitely telling my friends/family about this place.

Asfandyar Khan

I went here to get my earlobe pierced and it was a great experience. Gregory is a professional piercer with 23+ of experience before Piercing procedure he went over all the aftercare guidelines and during the piercing part he made me comfortable on what he is doing and what to do expect. If you are looking to get any sort of piercings these guys at PMA piercings are the real deal. 10/10 Highly Recommended

Rachel Kahle

I’ve been a regular client at Wasted Youth for years. Throughout that time, I’ve gotten fifteen piercings and twelve tattoos at their shop. I highly recommend their services if you value experience, professionalism, and cleanliness. ✨

Heidi Simmons

Wasted Youth and PMA Piercing was awesome! The most professional tattoo and piercing shop I have ever been to. The shop looked and smelled cleaner than my doctors office. I felt I was in very capable hands and Gregory walked me through every step of the process. He also went into great detail on how to care for my piercings afterwards and was very thorough. He gave me time to ask questions and I was very impressed with how he took his time completing each step meticulously. He has a very calming presence and helped me to use a deep breathing technique to keep me positive. I have new faith that there really are good piercers out there and I may even try a more complicated piercing the next time! Thank you Gregory! When I checked out, they even put treats for me in my bag. Super great place and thoughtful.

Kailey Narsolis

Had naval piercing done by Greg. Was a little bit of a wait but I understand they probably have other clients / other things to do. He was very kind and explained everything about the process and aftercare well. The receptionist Ainsley was very nice and cool as well 👍 10/10 I have returned for second lobes & nostril piercings! I planned on getting my eyebrow done but unfortunately as it turns out I do not have enough tissue to support it ;( Very sad. But the others are healing well & looking so cute!!!!! I will definitely be back in the future when I decide to get more holes in me. The aurora zirconia jewelry is SOO pretty I need to come back and get bigger gems ..

Grace Corneliusen

My visit was great! I arrived planning on getting my daith piercing, as Greg then informed me that my daith piercing would cause me more pain than not. His overall service, especially honesty was incredible! The studio was extremely clean and I felt welcomed the whole time while being inside. I ended up leaving with a rook piercing instead and I haven’t had an issues since. I definitely recommend PMA!!

Nicole Eck

Got my nostril pierced here during COVID-19 regulations. I cannot praise this shop highly enough on their cleanliness, hospitality, and service. Every detail felt accounted for and I wasn't nervous for even a minute. Greg is a great piercing artist and gave me so many opportunities to ask questions if I was unsure of anything. He really made me feel comfortable through the whole experience. The piercing itself was quick and painless. They also have beautiful jewelry. Lots of it is 14-18k gold, so it can be a little expensive, but understandably so. The piece I picked is something I will be happily wearing for a long time and will stay beautiful forever.

Darian Hallberg

When i say they are professional, i mean it. Greg did a amazing job piercing both my earlobes, experienced little to no pain at all and i was in and out in under 30 minutes. Tremendous experience and worth every dollar!

C. Driscoll

Greg did an AMAZING job on my daith. APP piercers are the way to go. I've had several done by various other places and nothing compares to the educated and patient Greg and Rachel! Updated my jewelry too! So many options here! I'm a jewelry fanatic and have had a hard time finding BVLA, Anatometal, etc. This is DEFINITELY my go-to place! ALL jewelry in the picture is from PMA!

valarie pippenger

Everything was amazing! Not only were they very clean but Greg was so amazing! He explained everything in detail and answered all of my questions I was pretty nervous about the piercing and he explained everything as he was doing it and helped me stay calm. Then after they gave me a little bag with candy and stickers and some super cool business cards! You can tell these guys actually care about their customers!!

Grace West

I wanted to get my nose pierced and Greg was really nice about how it was not a good idea because of future complications and we went for a tragus piercing instead. He was amazing throughout the whole process and outstandingly clean. I felt very comfortable around him and in the shop as well. I will be going there from now on for future piercings and HIGHLY recommend to anyone and everyone !

hannah konder

First, let me start off by saying the precautions the shop is taking due to Covid is next level. The place was immaculate, like I could eat off the floor. Temperature check and had to wash my hands upon entering. Only one person at a time to limit capacity. I felt extremely safe and comfortable. I had an appointment for a jewelry change. Gregory was very thorough, friendly, and helpful. The shop has a huge selection of high quality jewelry. You get what you pay for. PMA doesn’t skimp on quality.

Amanda Heals

Not only would I recommend this place for yourself, but for your kid as well. My teenager and I have gotten pierced twice here together. As a healthcare professional, I am very mindful of cleanliness and sterile technique. PMA piercing gets 2 thumbs up from me. It’s a professional, yet chill and welcoming environment as soon as you walk in. Gregory has a wealth of experience and knowledge, we appreciated learning from him. He took the time to assess, then explain why my daughter’s belly button isn’t meant (at this time) for piercing. Complete with pictures and step by step explanation. I mean, what more can you ask for? We left with two new piercings and a great memory. We’re PMA customers for life, can’t imagine going anywhere else (and we’ve tried other places nearby first - don’t compare).

Alex Smith

So glad that I chose this spot for my nose piercing! I went here a few months ago and was pierced by Greg. The place was very clean, and staff took extra precautions for COVID. Greg was extremely thorough in his instructions for aftercare, and very professional! Couldn’t be happier, I’ve recommended to a few friends already :)

Kris Conway

My 16 year old daughter booked an appointment to get her nose pierced, and I cannot begin to describe how pleased we were with the entire experience. First of all, the place is spotless! The overall cleanliness and Covid protocols they have put in place are above and beyond any doctors office that I have stepped foot in. Gregory is highly professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. We are so thankful for his honesty about the aftercare, as well as his understanding when we decided not to go forward with the nose piercing due to my daughters athletic and aquatic lifestyle. Going forward with it at this point in her life could have put her in a really tough situation. The good news is that she didn’t leave without a piercing! I also consulted with Gregory about the horrible ear piercing she got at a mall boutique store when she was little. I’ve regretted making that choice for many years, but Gregory was able to do new ear piercings for her and they turned out beautiful! It was a win for us all! My daughter is already planning on getting a second earlobe piercing with Gregory next year, and I might just get mine done too! Also, his assistant who checked us in and out (I’m sorry- I didn’t catch her name), was so sweet and kind.

Annie Sandrock

All of the staff is super friendly and professional! They studio always looks it’s best, sparkling clean. All of the artists are well educated and amazing at what they do, I get nonstop compliments about my tattoos and some of my piercings. Best studio I’ve ever been to.

Bella Perry

Got my first ever facial piercing with Greg and he was by far the most professional and thorough guy. Not to mention how clean the place was. Also Brittany that was helping us was one of the nicest people! Would recommend this place to anyone in a heartbeat.

Amanda Cappellini

I have been wanting to get my nape pierced for years, (like 10) but my nerves have always gotten the best of me. Well, a few weeks ago I decided that I really wanted to get it done, and I started researching piercing shops in the area. I am so happy that I discovered Greg and PMA piercing/ Wasted Youth in Romeoville because of his stellar reviews online and I checked out his bio on their website. Made the appointment and last night I finally got my piercing. I cannot give enough stars and recommend Greg enough! The shop is super clean, Greg is very informative and genuinely cares for his craft and his clients; he even scheduled a follow up appointment to guide me through my healing process.Thank you again Greg and the staff at PMA🤟🏻

Nick H

I just went in to get my septum pierced recently and I had a great experience. Gregory was so thorough in explaining aftercare and answering questions and was so great to talk to. He definitely knows what he's doing! Everything was very clean and professional - they took extra precautions to prevent COVID and the staff was very mindful of that to make sure everyone stays safe. Highly recommend them!

Jonquil Chason

Our experience was AWESOME! My 13yr old got a Helix piercing. Greg was amazing, he was so patient and understanding with all of our questions and her nerves. He spent a LOT of time going over what to expect and aftercare. He also gave her plenty of time to get over her nervousness. The actual piercing was done in seconds and she didn’t even whimper or shedd a tear! She says it felt warm at first and now an hour later it feels Spicy lol She is sooo happy. Thank you so much!!

kate dauksas

I saw Gregory for double nose piercing! He was extremely thorough and helpful. Went extensively into aftercare and made sure you knew what to expect afterwards! There was a large selection of highly quality jewelry to choose from and it was customizable! Service was quick with minimal pain. Highly recommend!

Marissa Gemelli

Went to get my septum pierced here and was impressed by the care they were taking for Covid-19, sanitizing everything, making sure what we bring in is sanitized. Showed me that they sanitized the needle and the jewelry. Talked through the entire procedure and THOROUGH with cleaning process. Wouldnt pierce me until I was 100% certain with the cleaning process post-piercing. Made it as painless as possible and I'm really happy with it.

Heather Childs

Had a great experience here years ago when I got a nose piercing, and had another great experience a few days ago when I got a couple of tattoos from Dave! Everyone in the shop is so friendly and helpful. Dave did an amazing job with both of my tattoos, and they are healing very well! Very professional and knowledgeable staff!

Byron Mitchell

Got a 10g earlobe piercing and couldn't have been happier with the results. Greg was very professional and careful to explain everything in great detail, the facility and equipment was as clean as possible and the piercing itself was relatively painless. I've seen people complaining about a wait but I'd say cleanliness and professional work is worth it. 5 star recommendation from me!

Rakhshan Alvarado

Gregory did a fantastic job with my nose piercing! Felt no pain at all!!! This place is super clean, they keep you informed and check up on you after the service! Definitely worth the price! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for piercings or tattoos! Kudos keep up the great work! ♥️😊 …

Alyx Rene

The staff is knowledgeable and courteous. And the work the artists do is nothing short of amazing. I went in for two seasons of a cover up and it was a wonderful experience. Curtis was gentle and understanding about my anxiousness and worked well with me on the tattoo design. And Gregory was a delight to talk to and really helped put my mind at ease about the whole process. I would and have suggested this shop to loved ones.

Sarah Ninnemann

Absolute excellence. Great vibes, beautiful jewelry, and incredibly knowledgeable, professional and friendly people! Gregory did an amazing job on my nose piercing— I have had one done before and with his it was literally near painless. You guys are amazing! 10/10 recommend.

Michelle Hunziker

Took my daughter to get a helix and a snug piercing. He said her ear was not right for the snug piercing. I'm grateful for the honesty. Im sure other places would have just done it.. She ended up getting 2 helix piercings. Greg was amazing. Explained everything in great detail. This place is more covid friendly then a doctors office. Yes it's more expensive but it's worth it. The front staff was very friendly and awsome too.. Just an awsome place. I would definitely go back.. Thank you guys everything

Ashley Perez

Awesome people and great first experience! The studio is extremely clean and they disinfected everything before and during your appointment. I was in and out for my piercing in under 30 mins. Best place and I highly recommend!

Taelor T

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN!!! When you are getting needles forced into your skin It is critical to make sure you are in a clean environment. They make everything extremely sanitized and sparkly clean before you are worked on and I appreciate that so much. I got a tattoo from Dave and it is very beautiful. I also got a few piercings here when I was in high school and everything has healed great. I am so pleased with this shop, I recommend everybody to go here. Thank you wasted youth.

Marquis Mesina

I got my first piercing here, then went on and got the rest here. They are very professional and friendly. Everything is so clean it feels like I’m at a doctors office. They sit down and make sure they answer all your questions and don’t blow you off like other shops. I’ve tried going into other shops and I would just end up walking out because PMA set the bar so high! You get what you pay for and this place is a prime example of that. I’d recommend this place to anyone !

Meena L

This place is awesome! I went in for a tongue piercing but after examining my tongue Gregory turned me down because of the way my veins were (the only way to pierce it without hitting one would be to do it at an angle which is no bueno). While I was disappointed I wouldn’t be able to get a tongue piercing I really appreciated his honesty. I asked if I could get an ear piercing and he suggested a conch. He helped me pick out jewelry and then Rachel went over the aftercare with me, it was all very detailed. Gregory did all the sanitation in front of me and made sure I knew what was going on each step of the way. During the actual piercing he was super chill and made sure I stayed calm. He also noticed my helix piercing needed it’s post downsized and I was able to schedule that. Overall a great experience, everything was super professional, 10/10 would recommend.

The Tune Project

Fantastic service! I went to get my septum pierced with no appointment, and Brandon had 2 piercings to perform when I arrived, but stayed long after closing to pierce me (we'd come from out of town). The place was clean, relaxed, and the staff was super friendly and chill. Parks & Recreation was playing in the waiting area, which I wasn't mad about either, ha! Brandon was extremely knowledgeable about piercing, and thoroughly explained the process to me before doing anything so that I'd feel totally comfortable and there wouldn't be any surprises. There was also a large selection of jewelry, and I was able to get what I had envisioned. Highly recommend this place. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a piercing!

Leila Shinn

Nothing but the best. Extremely professional and sanitary. Take time to ensure that you understand everything from the piercing itself through aftercare. Been going to Greg for over a decade and will never go anywhere else. While you could find cheaper options, the quality you get from PMA is unparalleled and worth the extra cost. Greg does an amazing job at walking you through the piercing, telling you when to breathe. Virtually painless for two cartilage piercings I got (daith and tragus) because of his expertise.

Amanda Fredrick

I got a septum piercing here yesterday night and have honestly never been happier with a piercing! It was virtually painless & the piercer did an amazing job. He was very thorough in giving me info and hes super chill. The whole place is really clean, they're really good about keeping the entire piercing process sanitary. I'll definitely be going there for all of my piercings/tattoos in the future. Keep up the good work, Brandon :)

Mikayla Garcia

Absolutely amazing! Super clean facility. Staff, Brittany and Chloe (?), were super helpful and piercer, Greg, talked me though the process, answered all of my silly questions and made sure to give me a lot of useful info! I will definitely be returning and have already recommended them to a friend.

Tam H

I took my daughter to get her nose pierced and Greg was professional throughout the entire procedure. He clearly and thoroughly detailed the after care and was so helpful with any questions. I highly reccomend him for snug piercings!

Rachel Persfull

Greg was so great with my daughter when she got her ears pierced. We was so patient, and was wonderful explaining everything to her. Would recommend for pediatric piercing. Very clean shop.

jason vo

Awesome place. I really appreciate how aware they were with the COVID-19 situation. Their protocol was simple and effective and I felt comfortable my entire time there. The shop was very clean. Dave did an amazing job with the tattoo and he was very receptive to my ideas for the tattoo.

Andre Breaux

After having to remove me all my piercings for an MRI, I quickly discovered that my nipple piercings had closed. A friend of mine was going in for a consultation for a tattoo and decided he was going to get his nipple pierced so decided to get mine redone. From the moment we walked in I could tell this was a very different place that where I’d gone before. We were given a very detailed release and after care instructions. After we were done Gregory took a look at the area and made sure there wasn’t too much scar tissue (there wasn’t). We picked out jewelry and while we it was being sterilized (which was done on front of us). Rachael (who is AWESOME) gave us very detailed after care instructions. After she was done I realized just how BAD the prior place I’d gone to before as far as after care. After we were all ready Gregory talked us through the entire process from beginning to end. My friend was VERY nervous but Rachel and Gregory made him feel very comfortable. I too was very nervous but, again Gregory talked me through the whole thing. Mine were a little tougher because of the scar tissue but when he was done I looked at the place and I was SO HAPPY! Basically the first time the were not placed well and this time Gregory got the placement perfectly. After we were done we were again told about after care and was even given an appt for a “check up”. We were also told not matter what to give them a call if we had any questions or concerns. Overall, this was a GREAT experience and I would recommend Gregory and Rachael to ANYONE that wants to get a piercing!

molly kaspar

I came here to get my nose pierced and I had a really good experience. Gregory was very nice and polite and did a great job with explaining the best ways of having a good healing process. He took his time with the piercing and I was very comfortable.

Richard

Went in on 05/14/19 to get my first ever tattoo. The tattoo artist Justin Hay , was very professional and informative. He work we me on what I wanted. The final product was better than the tattoo that I took in . Very Happy with my first ever tattoo. My wife and daughters love it. I recommend this place. Also this place is very clean, which made me feel safe.

Annette Eastman

Greg did an amazing job! He was meticulous with being sterile and very helpful with selecting my nose ring and did an awesome job with placement. He also was very careful with aftercare instructions. I would go back in a heartbeat for any of my piercing meds.

Daina Urbonas

I will always go back to get my piercings done here. Greg is absolutely an expert, and does a wonderful job with the piercings themselves, as well as the experience. The shop is clean, and the atmosphere is great.

Samm Walters

The place was super clean & everyone was really friendly. Gregory did a really nice job explaining aftercare & what to expect & what looked good on my exact ear. Had a 10/10 experience

Jordan Rose

I got my nostril pierced and they were very kind, informative, and fast! It was not painful at all! And he was very professional. Very happy with my experience, I’ll be going back! Would highly recommend!

Don Donfris

Gregory was fantastic. He walked me through everything that was going to happen. They were clean, professional, friendly, informative. They were very through about the after care. I would highly recommend them! The little treat bag was great.

Alan Mead

Went for daughter's piercing. Place was very clean. Owner was very conscientious. She was comfortable. Only problem we had is needing to reschedule because my 15-year-old daughter had to bring ID (and her last name had to match mine). Would recommend to anyone.

Michael Zaremba

I got a piercing by Brandon Clancy. This was my first piercing ever. He did a great job explaining everything from the procedure to follow up care. His service was professional and awesome. The shop is very clean. I would recommend PMA Piercing/Brandon to anyone looking for a place to get pierced.

Nicole B

Their studio is incredibly clean! My daughter was getting her ears pierced and Gregory was amazing. Highly recommend, will definitely be back.

Candace Carter

Got my nose pierced. Greg and Rachel were awesome. Rachel thoroughly explained aftercare and answered all of my questions. Studio is very clean and Greg explained every step as he went along. Painless and I'll definitely be back for any future piercings.

Mark v

I am very happy I took the time to research a piercing studio and to find this place. I felt welcomed and relaxed. Greg was really cool and very informative. All future piercings I plan to do here. Thanks again guys!

Charlene Kueterman

The staff was very friendly and informative. The building was also very clean and they made me feel comfortable. I have had a navel piercing for about 5 or 6 years now, and about a week ago it git tugged on pretty hard and i was worried it might be infected. I stopped in to see what they thought, and she got me set up with a better piece of jewelry. The one i had in was heavy and also cheap, which i knew wasnt helping. But it hurt really bad and i was scared to takr it out. She even switched the piercing for me and it didnt hurt at all. They even set up an appointment for me to have a check up and make sure its healing okay with the better jewelry in. Very nice people. Will continue going here for any piercing

Davy

Just met with Gregory today, as of 5/25/19. Man, what a pleasant experience. Seriously, dont be intimidated. He was extremely calm and cool, he was very informative for anyone to get a piercing.. obviously he knows what hes doing. It was my first time being there, its very clean and taken care of. You wouldnt spot a dust in there! I had my lips done, and through the whole process, he WILL talk to you on whats going on, and exactly what hes doing. It was painless so say the least! Other than that, it was just awesome. Thank you!! - Chandara

John Oh

Got my first tattoo and Cutis did a phenomenal job. I called the shop before visiting the shop and the person I spoke to was vey polite and accommodating. When I visited the shop for a consult, I found it to be very clean and everyone there was really cool. I met Curtis for the first time and we discussed the design I had in mind. He provided some good suggestions on placement and how much detail should go into the piece based on size. It was very useful information and I could tell right away that he was more concerned about doing a great job rather then figuring out how to charge more. I thought the price was very fair and at the end, it exceeded my expectations. Thank you Curtis. NOTE: If you are reading this, and you end up getting a tattoo, don't forget to tip your artist.

Michelle

Over Labor day I needed help with my daith piercing that was injured. The original piercer was closed. I have both daiths pierced and they never really healed and both had bumps. The artist explained that I was pierced with jewelry that was low quality and too small. I should mention the piercings constantly hurt. Both artists I spoke with were so helpful and were willing to brain-storm with me on appropriate jewelry that would accommodate the swelling and give less tension to the site. Which meant I didn't have to abandon my piercing. Which made me a happy customer. Now just a couple days later the piercings are pain free, lumps are considerably smaller,and swelling is gone. Thank you to everyone who worked with me!

Coushatta Tyler-Darbonne

Didn't get my nose pierced here yet but the receptionist was awesome, she answered ALL of my weird questions and explained everything including jewelry selection for my desired look (I went with Pinterest pics in hand lol), she definitely made me feel comfortable enough to come back and get my nose piercing and my other desired ones with them. I really like the pressure seal jewelry (that's definitely not the technical term for that also lol). I'd say stop in and check them out I don't feel you'll be disappointed. I also didn't have a problem with the pricing for the piercing either plus you get what you pay for. I'll review again AFTER I get either of my desired piercings. ALSO JUST A HEADS UP THEY ARE A LITTLE NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK-ISH and kind of hard to locate if you aren't looking. THEY ALSO WORK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!!!!!!

Grett3l

I don't usually do any reviews but today I came in to this particular tattoo/piercing, I have had piercings on my right ear before but nothing professional, this place is a five star for me, Brandon did a fantastic job, I had 3 total, two were on my Tragus and one industrial all on my left ear, the angle was just right and also he is very detailed on how to take good care of your piercings afterward!! If you are a first timer on any kind of piercing don't hesitate to come to this place, Brandon will take good care of you from start to finish !

Joy D

I got a forward helix piercing from Brandon. This was by far the best piercing experience I've had. Brandon is great. Super professional and explains everything even though this wasn't my first time. If you're looking to get pierced this is definitely the place to go.

Risto Andonovski

The place I decided to bring in life my first tattoo and let me tell you all what a decision! Words wouldn't express my gratitude so check out the pictures! Highly recommend! After the tattoo healed the colors became even more vivid and to get there you must listen to the advices of your Tattoo Artist and not Google!

Christina DelCore

Got my piercings and first tattoo here and I love it. They're the only place I go to. They do great art for good pricing. They're also very clean and the place is very chill and laid back. Staff there are also very friendly. Couldn't be happier!

Haylen Nguyen

I had my ears pierced here and it was an amazing experience. The staff was nice and the place was clean and hygienic. It was very professional and they made it a pleasant experience. I had my ears pierced by Gregory.

Sam A

I friggen loved my experience! Everyone (the women) were all very friendly and just overall awesome! I will definitely be coming back and recommend y'all to all my friends 😍😍😍 Goddamn I'm just ecstatic with my nose piercing and my experience. Very profession as well. If I could I would give y'all. 100/5 stars ! …

Pete Paul

Exceptionally great award winning artists for both tattooing and piercing, plus always very personable and pleasant. The studio is cleaner then any I've visited in the country and they take safety ultra serious. Definitely a must visit before choosing a tattoo studio and artist !

iljawolk

My wife and I made the decision to get our first tattoos. Great experience from beginning to end working with artist Eli Yee. He consulted with us on our ideas, gave great suggestions on the designs - we could not be happier with the final results. The shop is clean, comfortable and relaxed. Everyone at the shop was courteous and professional throughout the entire process. We 100% recommend Eli Yee if you are looking to get a tattoo.

Christopher Ellis

Gregory was the utmost professional when piercing my daughters ears. She felt no pain in a very sterile and fast procedure. Highly recommended.

Yesenia Tinoco

The best place I have been to for piercings. Very clean and sterile shop and the best customer service I have ever received. I love that they help you every step of the way. Definitely will recommend to all my friends and family.

jasmine Deshaun

Gregory just pierced my nose today and it was the most informative, friendly, gentle, and most painless experience I could have imagined!! I absolutely love my piercing as this is the second time having my nose pierced in the same spot!

Mariah Afshari

Since I came to Curtis at Wasted Youth for my tattoo's, I won't go anywhere else. Absolutely the best work, talent, cleanliness, and friendly place. I could not be more in love with the pieces that I have received. They help you design, place, size, and create masterpieces. Hands down, best tattoo shop!

Biyanka Shah

Piercer was supper nice and very knowledgeable. Answered all my questions. Appointment only for covid safety.

Lynette Wolfe

This shop is the cleanest, most professional piercing & tattoo shop I have ever been to. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable and takes cleanliness very seriously. I will definitely be returning!

Lexi Carino

They're all super great people. Very professional. Very clean. Couldn't be happier with my piercings :) a memory forever!

Danielle Bondi

I just had my ears pierced here by Gregory Charles. He was super professional and everything was very clean and sterile. I’ll definitely be coming back here for any future piercings!

Brandon Franklin

Got my first tattoo here from Eli. The whole experience was great! The design he came up with was perfect and the room was very clean. I’ll definitely be going back.

Autumn Rose

I went to this place to get my nose pierced, it was extremely clean and an awesome, comforting environment. They do a lot of explaining and make you as relaxed as possible, definitely going to go back for anything else I need.

Sam Tosch (insanesammi)

Very good service, very clear understanding of what was supposed to happen. I had an industrial piercing done in February 2020, the guy who did my piercing did it with such skill that it barely hurt.

Flannery Crump

I love this place. The staff are all awesome. My tattoos from Carli and David are both fantastic, and they worked with me really well on the artwork. This place is kinda tucked away, but it's worth finding.

Sky Ritter

I get pierced here regularly by bith Greg and Rachel. Wonderful people and environment. Super clean. Highly recommended.

Krystina

First tattoo place I went to freaked me out, but this place was a really chill and comforting atmosphere. The people are great and very good at what they do. Definitely plan to return for more tattoos.

Joe Gomez

I’ve looked for a new artist for a long time and finally I decided to give this place a shot. I got tattoo artist Ronnie best tattoo artist if you want a extremely professional and amazing tattoo go to Ronnie you won’t be disappointed hes done a few for me now and I will definitely keep coming back.

J Keen

Everything was clean. Glove changes were immaculate. Zero cross contamination. I'm happy to have been worked on here. I'd say hospital clean.. . But it's cleaner.

Jessica Young

Dan is the real deal. He's polite, professional, friendly, and outrageously talented as well as skilled in his craft. Everyone else I've interacted with here have had the same level of professionalism. 11/10

Karen Benitez

Brandon explained everything that was going on, he seemed very experienced in what he was doing, the place was very clean & there was a variety of piercings, I loved it. & I recommend this place very strongly.

Candy Zoerner

Very professional, APA peircers are genuinely interested in your satisfaction with the piercing and that the healing process goes well.

Graciela Galindo

I took my daughter to get her nose pierced for her 15 birthday it was very clean & professional I would definitely recommend & come back for more services

Lurfin

This shop goes above cleanliness standards. Very friendly and talented staff. Quality jewelry and tattoos. Always very welcoming to customers.

Soggy crunchy taco

Extremely friendly and easy, they even gave me a couple things of paper to help someone new like me :D

Larondra Banks

Seen this place on Tik tok an I heard nothing but good things about it . Next time I travel to IL . I’ll have to try them out can’t wait !

Susan Anderson

This place is amazing. Great selection of jewelry. Staff is friendly and the shop is super cool. Would recommend this place to anyone. Definitely coming back here.

AttaGal

Went in to get my labret redone, Brandon was awesome - super friendly and knowledgeable. The entire place was clean and had a great vibe. I have found my new shop! <3

Matt Latham

Greg is a very good piercer and a good guy. The shop is very nice looking and clean.

Nikki Sweetz

Had 2 piercings done here. Very professional and hospitable! Highly recommend.

Lockport Tattoo

Great studio to have near us. We don't do piercings and send all our piercing clients over here.

Ethan Rodeghero

Friendly staff, ensured that my first tattoo experience was a comfortable one. Will be returning for another appointment in the future.

alena tabor

David was really nice and did a great tattoo. I love my spongebob tattoo and get compliments on it all the time.

Lexi Carino

Super professional place. Amazing people. Will be coming back for more piercings :)

Katie Dillenburg

Got my cartilage pierced here. Great experience. Gregory is awesome!

Deonti Lewis

Dave was awesome! Love the tattoo! Will definitely be back!

Lis

I love this place, i got my nose pierced here over the summer, and he told me exactly how to clean and care for my piercing.

Pamela Trzop

This place is awesome! Very clean and they really care about the person getting work done. I would definitely come back and recommend to friends and family!

Ryan Hrachovsky

They were super friendly and very knowledgeable. They did a great job! Would definitely recommend!

Harry Klein

One of the best tattoo an piercing studios around. Completely clean and professional

Thomas Barrett

Top of the line shop. Never been to a cleaner shop. Customer service is the best. Will be going back very soon.

R. Hammond

They are very nice and they get the job done. And show you what to do with the piercings and tattoos..

Thomas Jerkins

Fair prices, awesome service and great staff. David did an awesome job and made the whole thing easy.

Marilyn G

Clean, friendly , truly amazing & yes it is very pricy but “you get wat ou pay for “ so its completely worth it !

Kimmys Wilkerson

OVER ALL BEST experience I've EVER had!!..VERY polite..clean..I can go on! Any question I had was efficient 💙LOVE LOVE ..THANK YOU …

C C

Dave did a great job on our tattoos will definitely go back.

Celena Shelley

The staff was really attentive and made sure I was comfortable.

ivette q

what are the requirements for a 13 year old to get a nose piercing?!

Live Inspire Be

Great, as always. Greg is fantastic at what he does 🤘 …

Wasted Youth

Awesome time. Brandon was great and explained everything way less painful than I thouht :)

Barb Kennedy

I am redoing my post. They are great

Ainsley Glyn

Clean, considerate, and concise. Skilled professionals who care about their work and not just a paycheck

Kelly Beans

They charge alot for simple peircings

Adriane Adkesson

Very professional and thorough. Clean and respectful.

Nicole Harvey

Great place to get a tattoo. Sanitary, professional, hidden gem.

Cathy Wright

Get lots of compliments on my tattoos!! Carlos!

kelsiixom

Clean, great staff, got a lot of good info I needed.

Cynthia Mickles-Evans

Greg is awesome and very patient!

DD Smalls

Clean, professional, and amazing jewelry selection.

Terra Taylor

Super clean and professional. Very friendly.

Monique Lubawski

Very professional and clean. Highly recommend!

Saul Kehl

Thanks for giving people great prices. Easy, inexpensive, and great products.

Neal M

FuC a Karen! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 …

Gargi Divekar

Amazing staff keep it up

Harry Klein

Completely professional shop an employee's

Deede Burdett

Piercing by Brandon is the best!!

WasteLanD Suspensions

We enjoy hanging out here!

Melissa Stephani

Love

Patricia Steward

Friendly and courteous staff

Jamil Nichols

Clean, professional, informative

Ashley Herrera

Nice people

Ashley Renée Johnson

Excellent! Took my kiddo to get their ears pierced. Shop is very clean, and the piercer took great care to sterilize and sanitize everything. My kiddo's ears healed so nicely!

Johnnie Staggs II

My experience from beginning to end was professional. The work Antoinette did was amazing from the design to tattooing its self. Would definitely recommend them.

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