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Google reviews

286 five-star stories.

Five stars across 286 Google reviews at our two shops — and counting. Every word below is theirs, not ours. Read them anywhere, then come write your own.

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Across both shops · 286 Google reviews
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Waukegan · 221 reviews
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Carpentersville · 65 reviews
christopher Orellana
Good and welcoming energy from Julio, for the first time getting a tattoo in years he was very patient and kept it real with me, would definitely come back.
Googlea month ago · Waukegan
Dánsko
great service makes you feel comfortable and a great artist
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Tiffany Adkins
Angel tattooz is the best out here in Waukegan Illinois. Hit him up! Mahalo from Hawai’i 🤙🏽🌺
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Lucila
Amazing service, very satisfied with it. best service i’ve had!
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Jesus Ayala
Ángel did a bad ass job great job
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Kenny Wilson
Look when I tell you this the place to go for a tattoo, believe when I tell you. So I was going In just to get some ideas on a tattoo I got over 20yr ago. Melesio greeted me and I showed him what I was looking for and…
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Sunny Despotovic
I just had a great experience! Did my husband’s name on my side with Malesio!! He created my design and did it super quickly. I love it!!! Highly recommend!!
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Devina
I had artist Angel, The best work i’ve seen and so greatful to get serviced by him. And affordable
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Karen Abrego
I was a walk in for a tattoo and Jose was the first to greet me. After talking to him about what I wanted I was ready to start within an hour. The experience was amazing. He was very friendly, gentle and we made good…
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Kiana Michelle
Angel was amazing!! Super sweet, chill and funny. The tattoo turned out better than the inspiration picture! Definitely will be back. (Also the bathroom was super clean and nice).
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Bradley Suggs
Julio was fantastic. Super friendly and does amazing work. Will definitely be back!
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Jade Bocassi
Angel did my tattoo and was quick with it. I love how it came out, definitely check him out
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Jonathan Castillo
Angel pulls clean lines
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Sta Gee
Julio did an amazing job. Starting with the consultation, we were able to get a great design for a fair price. The process was great as well, very clean and comfortable, he dint rush through it at all and paid attenti…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
vayaa
My tattoo artist Angel was very respectful, professional. With this being my first tattoo he was very patient with me and also gave me knowledge about how to take care of my tattoo. Overall i highly recommend going he…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Yusuf Boothe
Angel was really nice and respectful! 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
MJ Martell
Got tatted by Angel. Super great work and was super nice and funny. Had a great time. Its a great environment and I would 100% comeback again!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Thomas Schuster
10/10 would recommend. Julio did an amazing job with my idea. Looks great and will definitely return with a friend.
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Andrea Mejia
The best tattoos, the atmosphere and the service are really good, highly recommended
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
amy lapp
Julio did a cover up for me and the customer service was great and the tattoo looked amazing, he really did a good job with the design and detail! 100 percent recommend
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Kevin Valero
All the tattoo artists are fire 🔥💯but Wezer did it for me today absolutely 10/10🔥🔥would definitely come back again
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Chama Locs
Dope ppl know what they're doing definitely recommend
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Joel
Elias was fantastic. He really took the time to get the design right and understand what I wanted. He did great work at a reasonable price.
Google8 months ago · Carpentersville
Derrick Johnson
Von did an amazing job, highly regiment this shop
Google9 months ago · Waukegan
The gamergod
Angel snapped with my tattoo one of my favorite tattoos ever yall better tap in with him
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Andrew Augusta
Victoria was amazing! It was my first tattoo and she nailed my vision after I gave her a chatGPT version, she made it SOO much better! Experience was awesome! GREAT VIBES AND GREAT PEOPLE!
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Ricardo Dunham
Nice tattoo shop, nice service, Shoutout to Wezer, man does some great work!
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
yan krasnou
The experience was great. Julio has real talent and the amount of detail and hard work he puts in is truly honorable. He treats everyone equally including military service members.
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Rixter JBA
Wow, I've never received such great service. Great guys, excellent work, I recommend them 100%.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Jared Hollis
Second time stopping in to Tough It Out. Another great experience. I was just a walk-in. They were busy today but the artists still welcomed my friend and I when we came in. We spent the wait time finding some ideas f…
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Jasmin Enríquez
Great job done by Elias Dicante
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Terry Levin
The best tattoo shop in the area. Go nowhere else!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Giselle Luna
It’s been a year since working with Dekfo On my tattoo to honor my grandparents and he did amazing! This was my very first tattoo and he walked through all the steps and kept a great conversation going throughout the…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Rodolfo Reyes
They are magnificent outstanding Artist mind blowing absolute perfection at its finest. The best out there 🙌
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
javier sanchez
100% recommend dekfo! Had a great experience overall he does awesome worked very detailed. Will be going back for sure.
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Bulmaro Espinoza
First time getting tattooed by Julio Gomez, I came in to get a portrait tattoo of my late mother, trust me when I say He did NOT DISAPPOINT!!! I’m so glad I came in and got it done by him, definitely my favorite tatto…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Susan Wigg
Great experience. My first tattoo ever and matching tattoo with my bestie.Julio was very professional and did a great job capturing the tattoo I wanted. Highly recommend this place and Julio. Tough It Out Tattoo is hi…
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Luis E Acevedo
Shoutout to 𝐃𝐞𝐤𝐟𝐟𝐨 & 𝐉𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭 𝟐 𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨! Most comfortable tattoo shop I’ve been at, amazing people. No doubt coming back next week for another piece! This is home now!
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Christina Barron
Dekfo 100% Recommended 🙌🏻
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Evelyn Aguilera
Had a spine tattoo done by Julio love it! Such a beautiful piece and did an amazing to cover up a small scar I had can’t even tell it was ever a scar! Def recommend!
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Daniela Ortega
I went to the best tattoo artist in Carpentersville ^)
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Erika Fruscione
I've gotten four tattoos from Julio and I absolutely love every single one of them. His shop is very clean, he's completely professional, and he gives you advice on how to make the tattoo look the best that it possibl…
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Aaron Robin Productions
Julio is an excellent tattoo artist. I would recommend him to anyone because of his talent and professionalism. I got my first tattoo from him more than a decade ago and he is the only person I trust to tattoo me. He'…
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Nik Pigounakis
My guy there will be the only person to ever put permanent art on my skin! They have skills! 2 cover-ups and a beautiful fresh black and white tattoo! I'm done for a while but I'd absolutely recommend!
Google5 years ago · Carpentersville
christopher Orellana
Good and welcoming energy from Julio, for the first time getting a tattoo in years he was very patient and kept it real with me, would definitely come back.
Googlea month ago · Waukegan
Dánsko
great service makes you feel comfortable and a great artist
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Tiffany Adkins
Angel tattooz is the best out here in Waukegan Illinois. Hit him up! Mahalo from Hawai’i 🤙🏽🌺
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Lucila
Amazing service, very satisfied with it. best service i’ve had!
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Jesus Ayala
Ángel did a bad ass job great job
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Kenny Wilson
Look when I tell you this the place to go for a tattoo, believe when I tell you. So I was going In just to get some ideas on a tattoo I got over 20yr ago. Melesio greeted me and I showed him what I was looking for and…
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Sunny Despotovic
I just had a great experience! Did my husband’s name on my side with Malesio!! He created my design and did it super quickly. I love it!!! Highly recommend!!
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Devina
I had artist Angel, The best work i’ve seen and so greatful to get serviced by him. And affordable
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Karen Abrego
I was a walk in for a tattoo and Jose was the first to greet me. After talking to him about what I wanted I was ready to start within an hour. The experience was amazing. He was very friendly, gentle and we made good…
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Kiana Michelle
Angel was amazing!! Super sweet, chill and funny. The tattoo turned out better than the inspiration picture! Definitely will be back. (Also the bathroom was super clean and nice).
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Bradley Suggs
Julio was fantastic. Super friendly and does amazing work. Will definitely be back!
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Jade Bocassi
Angel did my tattoo and was quick with it. I love how it came out, definitely check him out
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Jonathan Castillo
Angel pulls clean lines
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Sta Gee
Julio did an amazing job. Starting with the consultation, we were able to get a great design for a fair price. The process was great as well, very clean and comfortable, he dint rush through it at all and paid attenti…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
vayaa
My tattoo artist Angel was very respectful, professional. With this being my first tattoo he was very patient with me and also gave me knowledge about how to take care of my tattoo. Overall i highly recommend going he…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Yusuf Boothe
Angel was really nice and respectful! 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
MJ Martell
Got tatted by Angel. Super great work and was super nice and funny. Had a great time. Its a great environment and I would 100% comeback again!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Thomas Schuster
10/10 would recommend. Julio did an amazing job with my idea. Looks great and will definitely return with a friend.
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Andrea Mejia
The best tattoos, the atmosphere and the service are really good, highly recommended
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
amy lapp
Julio did a cover up for me and the customer service was great and the tattoo looked amazing, he really did a good job with the design and detail! 100 percent recommend
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Kevin Valero
All the tattoo artists are fire 🔥💯but Wezer did it for me today absolutely 10/10🔥🔥would definitely come back again
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Chama Locs
Dope ppl know what they're doing definitely recommend
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Joel
Elias was fantastic. He really took the time to get the design right and understand what I wanted. He did great work at a reasonable price.
Google8 months ago · Carpentersville
Derrick Johnson
Von did an amazing job, highly regiment this shop
Google9 months ago · Waukegan
The gamergod
Angel snapped with my tattoo one of my favorite tattoos ever yall better tap in with him
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Andrew Augusta
Victoria was amazing! It was my first tattoo and she nailed my vision after I gave her a chatGPT version, she made it SOO much better! Experience was awesome! GREAT VIBES AND GREAT PEOPLE!
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Ricardo Dunham
Nice tattoo shop, nice service, Shoutout to Wezer, man does some great work!
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
yan krasnou
The experience was great. Julio has real talent and the amount of detail and hard work he puts in is truly honorable. He treats everyone equally including military service members.
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Rixter JBA
Wow, I've never received such great service. Great guys, excellent work, I recommend them 100%.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Jared Hollis
Second time stopping in to Tough It Out. Another great experience. I was just a walk-in. They were busy today but the artists still welcomed my friend and I when we came in. We spent the wait time finding some ideas f…
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Jasmin Enríquez
Great job done by Elias Dicante
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Terry Levin
The best tattoo shop in the area. Go nowhere else!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Giselle Luna
It’s been a year since working with Dekfo On my tattoo to honor my grandparents and he did amazing! This was my very first tattoo and he walked through all the steps and kept a great conversation going throughout the…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Rodolfo Reyes
They are magnificent outstanding Artist mind blowing absolute perfection at its finest. The best out there 🙌
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
javier sanchez
100% recommend dekfo! Had a great experience overall he does awesome worked very detailed. Will be going back for sure.
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Bulmaro Espinoza
First time getting tattooed by Julio Gomez, I came in to get a portrait tattoo of my late mother, trust me when I say He did NOT DISAPPOINT!!! I’m so glad I came in and got it done by him, definitely my favorite tatto…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Susan Wigg
Great experience. My first tattoo ever and matching tattoo with my bestie.Julio was very professional and did a great job capturing the tattoo I wanted. Highly recommend this place and Julio. Tough It Out Tattoo is hi…
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Luis E Acevedo
Shoutout to 𝐃𝐞𝐤𝐟𝐟𝐨 & 𝐉𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭 𝟐 𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨! Most comfortable tattoo shop I’ve been at, amazing people. No doubt coming back next week for another piece! This is home now!
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Christina Barron
Dekfo 100% Recommended 🙌🏻
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Evelyn Aguilera
Had a spine tattoo done by Julio love it! Such a beautiful piece and did an amazing to cover up a small scar I had can’t even tell it was ever a scar! Def recommend!
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Daniela Ortega
I went to the best tattoo artist in Carpentersville ^)
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Erika Fruscione
I've gotten four tattoos from Julio and I absolutely love every single one of them. His shop is very clean, he's completely professional, and he gives you advice on how to make the tattoo look the best that it possibl…
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Aaron Robin Productions
Julio is an excellent tattoo artist. I would recommend him to anyone because of his talent and professionalism. I got my first tattoo from him more than a decade ago and he is the only person I trust to tattoo me. He'…
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Nik Pigounakis
My guy there will be the only person to ever put permanent art on my skin! They have skills! 2 cover-ups and a beautiful fresh black and white tattoo! I'm done for a while but I'd absolutely recommend!
Google5 years ago · Carpentersville
Rodrigo Garduno
Great experience Melesio got me right 🔥🔥
Googlea month ago · Carpentersville
Luke Johnson
Angel was my artist, he was very professional and absolutely killed it on my tattoo. I will definitely be back!!!
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Jorge Troncoso
Angel gave me 2 awesome tattoos definitely coming back for next one
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Anais Ayala
10/10 good customer service! Julio and angel are amazing you can tell they care heavily about there clients!
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Andrew Flowers
Melesio did a real good job… came in with a goal in mimd he provided some recommendations and executed🙏🏾👌🏾
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Rori Remaley
Best shop in chicago i swear. go here if you want the best work
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Jadon Chun
Great professionalism and amazing work overall.
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
gustavo cardenas
i went back to julio for my cover up and he he did a awesome iob i highly recommended. awesome tattoo by julio its was old and faded and he did a great job of touching it up and fixing it highly recommended
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Lilly Ortega
Awesome artists cool vibes definitely recommend
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Troy Potts
Elias does great work, and the cleanliness of the shop is pristine.
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Taylor Parcell
Came in today for a crown of thorns around my elbow and Angel took care of me. Very detail oriented artist with great work!!! Definitely coming back for more! Thanks so much Angel, you killed it!!
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Chris Grone
ANGEL WENT CRAZY ON MY TAT HIGHLY RECOMMEND NO CAP!
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Daisy Buckman
The shop was really clean, everyone was so nice and knowledgeable, and my artist Elias was amazing!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Carlito Lopez
Did an amazing job everyone was super nice and I love the tattoo!! Would come back.
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Gabriel Murillo
Angel did a really good job tattooing my girlfriend. He was professional, respectful, and made the whole process easy and comfortable. The final result came out great and we’re really happy with it. Definitely recomme…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Destany Valenzuela
Got my tattoo done with weser. Rlly nice guy, rlly good art. Patient! I’m in the military so curfew is at 10. Didn’t get to finish in the first sesh but he helped out alot by taking me in another day, to finish it . V…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Taylor Natseway
Appreciate Angel for getting me right with my hand tattoo. Originally I wasn’t gonnn get a tattoo when I came in with my friend, but he was very helpful and helped me see the vision in what I wanted! Thanks Angel
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Santino Marez
Cloud was very nice and her work is amazing. Very light handed too didn’t hurt to much plus the tattoo is fire
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Jesenia Jaquez
Highly recommend it the service was good. Definitely coming back!
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Quentina Joe
Amazing customer service, I love the end result! Definitely going here to get another tattoo. The artist (Wezer) did an amazing job!
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Destiny
Not that painful very chill place make it very comfortable specially for my first time
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Dxrkz1
The design is simple but powerful, and it represents something important to me without needing a lot of explanation. The artist was professional and made sure the placement and size were perfect. The process was quick…
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Gabi Rojas
Angels was super patient and did an amazing job on my tattoo. Best tattoo I have that this far.
Google9 months ago · Waukegan
Jesus Contreras
A great place to get a tattoo. A friend recommended it to me, and I've already gotten three tattoos with Elias. Excellent service, great attention to detail, and a good price. I definitely recommend it.
Google9 months ago · Carpentersville
Patricia Plachno
I had the best time today. My entire family came in and 4 of us left with tattoos. I would describe today as a collaborative experience; Wezel was so accommodating when I wanted to move the stencil, and even later whe…
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Nate Alden
Devon went way above my expectations. He put a lot of thought and effort into a tattoo that meant a lot me. I’ll definitely be back.
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Andrea Lane
Jose is an excellent tattoo artist!
Google10 months ago · Carpentersville
Marco Beltran
I got a tattoo with Wezer at an affordable price. He was very attentive, everything was clean, and everything he used was new.
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Americo Morales
Wezer was very friendly, offered a good price, and did excellent work. I brought him an idea and was delighted with the results. 100% recommended.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Logan Scheidtmann
First tattoo and i came here and i would not want to go anywhere else for the best first experience ever.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Daniela Flores
Was looking for a tattoo shop near me and I’ve seen a lot of good reviews on Julio so decided to book and it was a great experience. Would definitely book again!!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Cortez Bynum
Came in with an idea and Julio created a masterpiece.
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Esmeralda Villafana
Highly recommend the atmosphere and the staff who serve you; they are super professional.
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
diana carreno
Had a great experience with dekfo he did two of my tattoos he made sure i felt comfortable throughout the whole process he does an absolutely fantastic work most definitely recommend him he will for sure be my tattoo…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Oscar Osornio
From the moment you arrive, the staff treats you wonderfully, explaining each step of the session. If there's anything they can suggest for your design, they offer their opinion, ensuring your tattoo is truly unique.…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
ken Ken
Julio is very professional At what he does . I personally would recommend him over probably anybody else !!! (Got a picture of my bulldog in color and it turned out beautiful. )
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Joey Bianchi
These guys are great! So talented! Julio has been killing my sleeve over a massive black.coverup and bringing the house down with more than I ever dreamed of!!! Insane work!!!
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Ivette Navarro
I had a great experience with getting my tattoo at Juggernaut 2 Tattoo. Julio is a excellent artist! If you are looking for a tattoo that is very detailed I could not recommend any one better than him. Overall it was…
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Silvestre Tinajero
Very professional, 100% recommended
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Zach Mcgee
Best place to get a tattoo
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Rei B.
I came here to check out my future tattooist's shop so i can get a feel of where i will be placing my business at for when I want my perfect first tattoo to get done. The first impression walking in was highly positiv…
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Gabby Gonzalez
Julio is just amazing this is my 3rd tattoo done by him he never fails to amaze me.
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Mayra Juarez Lopez
100% recommend, got another piece done with Julio here and he was very friendly and warming. Asked questions on style and placement of my tattoo. Have gotten two other pieces by him and each time he doesn’t disappoint…
Google5 years ago · Carpentersville
Rodrigo Garduno
Great experience Melesio got me right 🔥🔥
Googlea month ago · Carpentersville
Luke Johnson
Angel was my artist, he was very professional and absolutely killed it on my tattoo. I will definitely be back!!!
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Jorge Troncoso
Angel gave me 2 awesome tattoos definitely coming back for next one
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Anais Ayala
10/10 good customer service! Julio and angel are amazing you can tell they care heavily about there clients!
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Andrew Flowers
Melesio did a real good job… came in with a goal in mimd he provided some recommendations and executed🙏🏾👌🏾
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Rori Remaley
Best shop in chicago i swear. go here if you want the best work
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Jadon Chun
Great professionalism and amazing work overall.
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
gustavo cardenas
i went back to julio for my cover up and he he did a awesome iob i highly recommended. awesome tattoo by julio its was old and faded and he did a great job of touching it up and fixing it highly recommended
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Lilly Ortega
Awesome artists cool vibes definitely recommend
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Troy Potts
Elias does great work, and the cleanliness of the shop is pristine.
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Taylor Parcell
Came in today for a crown of thorns around my elbow and Angel took care of me. Very detail oriented artist with great work!!! Definitely coming back for more! Thanks so much Angel, you killed it!!
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Chris Grone
ANGEL WENT CRAZY ON MY TAT HIGHLY RECOMMEND NO CAP!
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Daisy Buckman
The shop was really clean, everyone was so nice and knowledgeable, and my artist Elias was amazing!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Carlito Lopez
Did an amazing job everyone was super nice and I love the tattoo!! Would come back.
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Gabriel Murillo
Angel did a really good job tattooing my girlfriend. He was professional, respectful, and made the whole process easy and comfortable. The final result came out great and we’re really happy with it. Definitely recomme…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Destany Valenzuela
Got my tattoo done with weser. Rlly nice guy, rlly good art. Patient! I’m in the military so curfew is at 10. Didn’t get to finish in the first sesh but he helped out alot by taking me in another day, to finish it . V…
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Taylor Natseway
Appreciate Angel for getting me right with my hand tattoo. Originally I wasn’t gonnn get a tattoo when I came in with my friend, but he was very helpful and helped me see the vision in what I wanted! Thanks Angel
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Santino Marez
Cloud was very nice and her work is amazing. Very light handed too didn’t hurt to much plus the tattoo is fire
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Jesenia Jaquez
Highly recommend it the service was good. Definitely coming back!
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Quentina Joe
Amazing customer service, I love the end result! Definitely going here to get another tattoo. The artist (Wezer) did an amazing job!
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Destiny
Not that painful very chill place make it very comfortable specially for my first time
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Dxrkz1
The design is simple but powerful, and it represents something important to me without needing a lot of explanation. The artist was professional and made sure the placement and size were perfect. The process was quick…
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Gabi Rojas
Angels was super patient and did an amazing job on my tattoo. Best tattoo I have that this far.
Google9 months ago · Waukegan
Jesus Contreras
A great place to get a tattoo. A friend recommended it to me, and I've already gotten three tattoos with Elias. Excellent service, great attention to detail, and a good price. I definitely recommend it.
Google9 months ago · Carpentersville
Patricia Plachno
I had the best time today. My entire family came in and 4 of us left with tattoos. I would describe today as a collaborative experience; Wezel was so accommodating when I wanted to move the stencil, and even later whe…
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Nate Alden
Devon went way above my expectations. He put a lot of thought and effort into a tattoo that meant a lot me. I’ll definitely be back.
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Andrea Lane
Jose is an excellent tattoo artist!
Google10 months ago · Carpentersville
Marco Beltran
I got a tattoo with Wezer at an affordable price. He was very attentive, everything was clean, and everything he used was new.
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Americo Morales
Wezer was very friendly, offered a good price, and did excellent work. I brought him an idea and was delighted with the results. 100% recommended.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Logan Scheidtmann
First tattoo and i came here and i would not want to go anywhere else for the best first experience ever.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Daniela Flores
Was looking for a tattoo shop near me and I’ve seen a lot of good reviews on Julio so decided to book and it was a great experience. Would definitely book again!!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Cortez Bynum
Came in with an idea and Julio created a masterpiece.
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Esmeralda Villafana
Highly recommend the atmosphere and the staff who serve you; they are super professional.
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
diana carreno
Had a great experience with dekfo he did two of my tattoos he made sure i felt comfortable throughout the whole process he does an absolutely fantastic work most definitely recommend him he will for sure be my tattoo…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Oscar Osornio
From the moment you arrive, the staff treats you wonderfully, explaining each step of the session. If there's anything they can suggest for your design, they offer their opinion, ensuring your tattoo is truly unique.…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
ken Ken
Julio is very professional At what he does . I personally would recommend him over probably anybody else !!! (Got a picture of my bulldog in color and it turned out beautiful. )
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Joey Bianchi
These guys are great! So talented! Julio has been killing my sleeve over a massive black.coverup and bringing the house down with more than I ever dreamed of!!! Insane work!!!
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Ivette Navarro
I had a great experience with getting my tattoo at Juggernaut 2 Tattoo. Julio is a excellent artist! If you are looking for a tattoo that is very detailed I could not recommend any one better than him. Overall it was…
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Silvestre Tinajero
Very professional, 100% recommended
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Zach Mcgee
Best place to get a tattoo
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Rei B.
I came here to check out my future tattooist's shop so i can get a feel of where i will be placing my business at for when I want my perfect first tattoo to get done. The first impression walking in was highly positiv…
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Gabby Gonzalez
Julio is just amazing this is my 3rd tattoo done by him he never fails to amaze me.
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Mayra Juarez Lopez
100% recommend, got another piece done with Julio here and he was very friendly and warming. Asked questions on style and placement of my tattoo. Have gotten two other pieces by him and each time he doesn’t disappoint…
Google5 years ago · Carpentersville
Martin Whitecotton
Tattoo went very smooth it was my first time getting one Angel Tattoos was very friendly and made sure I was good the whole time I recommend coming here if you in the area
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Dynasia Jones
Got some new ink and a previous tattoo reworked 100/10 I’m definitely gonna come back and I’d recommend this place to everyone. All of the artist are cool and knowledgeable and they took their time with figuring out p…
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Destiny Atkins
Melesio did an amazing job on my tattoo! He was professional, patient, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the process. The work came out exactly how I wanted. I highly recommend Melesio at Tough It Out Tattoo!
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
FlawlessYoungxn
Great work and didn’t take long.
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
drew
Came here to get my first tattoo and the process was very smooth. Julio was able to complete my tattoo with speed and delicate precision and i felt comfortable the entire way through. The price was fair and overall i…
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Ashley Belcher
Angel did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He took so much care to make sure I got exactly what I wanted! He made my idea into a work of art. Super chill artist and a cool shop! Will be back in the future for more…
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Lxgan TV
Came here and left with a smile. My artist Angel was very professional and knew his stuff. The art came out exactly how I wanted it to come out. HIGHLY recommend here for your tattoos and angel as a artist.
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Treangelo Peters
Great service got me in fast and got me right !
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Delilah
Angel was the best artist I have ever had service was great and his work is clean
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Amber Sayles
Julio is amazing! Love the tattoo, and he was super friendly and talented. Very professional.
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Myles Smith
Angel my tattoo artists Was really patient and made made sure I was comfortable before starting and did everything and better to the exact specifications with extra details to make the art come alive
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Briii
I came to the shop as a walk in and was helped by Angel. He was super cool and did a great job! I would definitely recommend.
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Jada
This place was the best place ever. I had the most amazing experience getting my tattoo here. I will definitely be back for another one! Thank you so much julio gomez did me just right!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
David Grado
Really talented and professional second tattoo here.
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Makayla Orozco
Highly recommended going to the tattoo shop. Has a comfortable environment, reasonable prices and great staff. Felt like my inputs on the tattoo were heard. Will be coming back!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Catherine Vasquez
Walked in and Wezer took care of my bestfriend and I. We got matching tattoos and we loved them! 100% recommended!!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Luis Rodriguez
Very good people, very kind, and they do everything very professionally. My experience with them was very good 👍
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Jazyria Johnson
Loved cloudy she did amazing. Her work was amazing and she has good patience and takes her time.
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Draylan Dunbar
I gave a base of what I wanted and gave Julio creative freedom to put it all together. He gave me exactly what I wanted and more
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Amber Manley
Walked in for a tat 2/13/26. Wezer took care of me. Got me in. Took care in bringing what I wanted into reality taking great care in placement, size and smallest details. Great guy, great vibes!!! Will deff be coming…
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Laura Flowers
Awesome , great work!
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Adriana Reza
It was a great Experience for me nd my bf for our first tattoo😻😻😻Wezer is a great artist, gave us advice on everything, Pain was 3/10 ❤️🫶🏻
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Lourdes Harrington
My experience with this tattoo studio from the get go was a welcoming and attentive one... My new tattoo artist is Wezer!.. I was very impressed!!! He's very detailed and precise.. the fine lines were very clean .. be…
Google9 months ago · Waukegan
Mia Garcia
Service 10/10, excellent work and always striving to ensure you have the best experience
Google10 months ago · Carpentersville
j t
Hands down one of the best tattoo shops I’ve been to. Angel is truly one of the greatest artists out there no cap the GOAT. He listened carefully to exactly what I wanted and brought it to life perfectly. The detail,…
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Bacari Kennedy
Great artist,worked with my schedule and made my plus 1 feel very comfortable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Joel Wozny
Had an awesome session with Julio. Showed him a picture of what I wanted, he put pen to paper and made it happen. Very tentative to ensuring a clean work station. Extremely happy with how the tattoo turned out.
Google10 months ago · Carpentersville
Carlos Gutiérrez
Excellent service, I'm more than satisfied with the service and the work they did for me.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Alberto Zacarias
This is my second time coming to see Elias and u know I will be returning to him for more work. He is very crafted and skilled in his art, he’s also a very nice person who makes you feel very relaxed during the work,…
Google11 months ago · Carpentersville
Haven Ritchie
Got a tat by Wezer and he did amazing fast but through
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Michael Dismuke Jr
Came back to Julio for my 5th & 6 th tattoo he’s done and as Usual I’m totally satisfied with my tats. So Pop in and let Julio and his Team Get your Ink Game in Order…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Alexis Alvarez
Very clean and cool people! Answered me right away and gave me a call back right away will come again!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Lauren H.
Professional , Clean , Easy to book and communicate. Amazing Work absolutely love my tattoo. Definitely recommend DEKFO !!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Lisa Goertz
First time here and had a tattoo done by Dekfo. I recommend him and this shop! He was awesome! Thanks again!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Jack Aguirre
This was my best experience I’ve ever had anywhere the hospitality and the pure skill this place made me realize it’s not the product your paying for it’s the skill and this place won’t let you down the best in the wo…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Dana Hdez
Julio has been my tattoo artist for years now. Has NEVER disappointed! Always positive vibes in the shop from the other artists as well.
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Joana Perez
Excellent work, very friendly person, and a very good price!
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
blazeparty
I walk in and Julio greets me with a big smile and an eagerness to really show his talent. Very respectful and truly a man that appreciates the art of tattooing. Highly recommend!
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Brittany Scott
Highly recommend! I had my hand tattoo done here for my birthday and Lucy-Lucinda...she did an amazing job. When I arrived, everything was set already, super clean and organized. What impressed me the most is that she…
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
nichole rains
Recommend here will not be disappointed when leaving Lucy had done my last four tattoos I will not go to anyone else just got this one name I got done a few months ago
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Ricardo Fernandez
Julio is a very professional artist; I recommend Toltek Tattoo.
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Louievee
Definitely recommend coming here handled everything professionally and great art work.
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Nini
I have been getting tattoos done from Julio for years. Every time I go we discuss ideas and he puts them all together and creates a masterpiece. I trust the end product 100% he has never let me down. Very talented art…
Google5 years ago · Carpentersville
Martin Whitecotton
Tattoo went very smooth it was my first time getting one Angel Tattoos was very friendly and made sure I was good the whole time I recommend coming here if you in the area
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Dynasia Jones
Got some new ink and a previous tattoo reworked 100/10 I’m definitely gonna come back and I’d recommend this place to everyone. All of the artist are cool and knowledgeable and they took their time with figuring out p…
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
Destiny Atkins
Melesio did an amazing job on my tattoo! He was professional, patient, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the process. The work came out exactly how I wanted. I highly recommend Melesio at Tough It Out Tattoo!
Google2 months ago · Waukegan
FlawlessYoungxn
Great work and didn’t take long.
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
drew
Came here to get my first tattoo and the process was very smooth. Julio was able to complete my tattoo with speed and delicate precision and i felt comfortable the entire way through. The price was fair and overall i…
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Ashley Belcher
Angel did my tattoo and it turned out amazing! He took so much care to make sure I got exactly what I wanted! He made my idea into a work of art. Super chill artist and a cool shop! Will be back in the future for more…
Google3 months ago · Waukegan
Lxgan TV
Came here and left with a smile. My artist Angel was very professional and knew his stuff. The art came out exactly how I wanted it to come out. HIGHLY recommend here for your tattoos and angel as a artist.
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Treangelo Peters
Great service got me in fast and got me right !
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Delilah
Angel was the best artist I have ever had service was great and his work is clean
Google4 months ago · Waukegan
Amber Sayles
Julio is amazing! Love the tattoo, and he was super friendly and talented. Very professional.
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Myles Smith
Angel my tattoo artists Was really patient and made made sure I was comfortable before starting and did everything and better to the exact specifications with extra details to make the art come alive
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Briii
I came to the shop as a walk in and was helped by Angel. He was super cool and did a great job! I would definitely recommend.
Google5 months ago · Waukegan
Jada
This place was the best place ever. I had the most amazing experience getting my tattoo here. I will definitely be back for another one! Thank you so much julio gomez did me just right!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
David Grado
Really talented and professional second tattoo here.
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Makayla Orozco
Highly recommended going to the tattoo shop. Has a comfortable environment, reasonable prices and great staff. Felt like my inputs on the tattoo were heard. Will be coming back!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Catherine Vasquez
Walked in and Wezer took care of my bestfriend and I. We got matching tattoos and we loved them! 100% recommended!!
Google6 months ago · Waukegan
Luis Rodriguez
Very good people, very kind, and they do everything very professionally. My experience with them was very good 👍
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Jazyria Johnson
Loved cloudy she did amazing. Her work was amazing and she has good patience and takes her time.
Google7 months ago · Waukegan
Draylan Dunbar
I gave a base of what I wanted and gave Julio creative freedom to put it all together. He gave me exactly what I wanted and more
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Amber Manley
Walked in for a tat 2/13/26. Wezer took care of me. Got me in. Took care in bringing what I wanted into reality taking great care in placement, size and smallest details. Great guy, great vibes!!! Will deff be coming…
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Laura Flowers
Awesome , great work!
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Adriana Reza
It was a great Experience for me nd my bf for our first tattoo😻😻😻Wezer is a great artist, gave us advice on everything, Pain was 3/10 ❤️🫶🏻
Google8 months ago · Waukegan
Lourdes Harrington
My experience with this tattoo studio from the get go was a welcoming and attentive one... My new tattoo artist is Wezer!.. I was very impressed!!! He's very detailed and precise.. the fine lines were very clean .. be…
Google9 months ago · Waukegan
Mia Garcia
Service 10/10, excellent work and always striving to ensure you have the best experience
Google10 months ago · Carpentersville
j t
Hands down one of the best tattoo shops I’ve been to. Angel is truly one of the greatest artists out there no cap the GOAT. He listened carefully to exactly what I wanted and brought it to life perfectly. The detail,…
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Bacari Kennedy
Great artist,worked with my schedule and made my plus 1 feel very comfortable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Google10 months ago · Waukegan
Joel Wozny
Had an awesome session with Julio. Showed him a picture of what I wanted, he put pen to paper and made it happen. Very tentative to ensuring a clean work station. Extremely happy with how the tattoo turned out.
Google10 months ago · Carpentersville
Carlos Gutiérrez
Excellent service, I'm more than satisfied with the service and the work they did for me.
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Alberto Zacarias
This is my second time coming to see Elias and u know I will be returning to him for more work. He is very crafted and skilled in his art, he’s also a very nice person who makes you feel very relaxed during the work,…
Google11 months ago · Carpentersville
Haven Ritchie
Got a tat by Wezer and he did amazing fast but through
Google11 months ago · Waukegan
Michael Dismuke Jr
Came back to Julio for my 5th & 6 th tattoo he’s done and as Usual I’m totally satisfied with my tats. So Pop in and let Julio and his Team Get your Ink Game in Order…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Alexis Alvarez
Very clean and cool people! Answered me right away and gave me a call back right away will come again!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Lauren H.
Professional , Clean , Easy to book and communicate. Amazing Work absolutely love my tattoo. Definitely recommend DEKFO !!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Lisa Goertz
First time here and had a tattoo done by Dekfo. I recommend him and this shop! He was awesome! Thanks again!
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Jack Aguirre
This was my best experience I’ve ever had anywhere the hospitality and the pure skill this place made me realize it’s not the product your paying for it’s the skill and this place won’t let you down the best in the wo…
Googlea year ago · Carpentersville
Dana Hdez
Julio has been my tattoo artist for years now. Has NEVER disappointed! Always positive vibes in the shop from the other artists as well.
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
Joana Perez
Excellent work, very friendly person, and a very good price!
Google2 years ago · Carpentersville
blazeparty
I walk in and Julio greets me with a big smile and an eagerness to really show his talent. Very respectful and truly a man that appreciates the art of tattooing. Highly recommend!
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Brittany Scott
Highly recommend! I had my hand tattoo done here for my birthday and Lucy-Lucinda...she did an amazing job. When I arrived, everything was set already, super clean and organized. What impressed me the most is that she…
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
nichole rains
Recommend here will not be disappointed when leaving Lucy had done my last four tattoos I will not go to anyone else just got this one name I got done a few months ago
Google3 years ago · Carpentersville
Ricardo Fernandez
Julio is a very professional artist; I recommend Toltek Tattoo.
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Louievee
Definitely recommend coming here handled everything professionally and great art work.
Google4 years ago · Carpentersville
Nini
I have been getting tattoos done from Julio for years. Every time I go we discuss ideas and he puts them all together and creates a masterpiece. I trust the end product 100% he has never let me down. Very talented art…
Google5 years ago · Carpentersville

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