BMI Tattoo in Oak Forest
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Oak Forest, Cook County, Illinois, US
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- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:1–9PM
- Wednesday:1–9PM
- Thursday:1–9PM
- Friday:12–9PM
- Saturday:12–9PM
- Sunday:12–9PM
I’ve had 5 different piercers for each of my piercings. I got a smiley done incorrectly several months ago and was afraid of it not being able to get pierced/be painful/difficult/etc. Koz was AMAZING. I felt almost no pain, it was extremely fast, and he was super informative. I will definitely be back for future piercings, jewelry changes, etc. thank you again!!
Koz was amazing! i went in for a septum but Koz was honest with me and told me that my nose was crooked from a break i had and that the septum ring would be crooked, which i really appreciated. after changing my mind a couple times i got a daith piercing instead and it went so smoothly. he walked me through the entire process and was very informative. i felt very comfortable during the entire process and would recommend him to everyone.
Firstly, I want you to please pull up the call log, I have a call log too. My appointment was at 12:30.Second, you got the owner twice, sure.The first time I had the expired ID and you explained to me that I couldn’t get a tattoo with it. Cool. The second time, I came back in to ask if the photo of my VAILD ID I had on my phone would be okay? You all said no; so I left. End of that story.Then you said, you let me stay and wait for my ride after I was so called acting in a “manner” that only “McDonald’s” would tolerate. So, why would you let me stay inside and wait for my ride, if I was acting so ill mannered? Because you didn’t.My ride was waiting outside for me the entire time. So, why would I stay in your shop waiting for a ride?There’s no need for you to keep responding with lies.
This is my 4th and last time replying to you because Im tired of the lies and repeating of my words. I wont back down either.Ive said before the deposit is not the issue anymore, you got my money. I do not care about that anymore.You have responded to my comments with multiple lies:1. Making up dialouge that I said its all good, I wont tell anyone if you tattooed me, As if I was begging for you to change the rules and tattoo me.2. Saying I was 30 minutes late for my appointment when I was not.3. Saying that you let me wait for my ride inside your shopAnd youre making it out as if I was being ill mannered and rude in the shop but, you and I both know that was not the case.You said I was entitled, really?I gave off no type of entitled energy inside the shop and I am not giving off any entitled or rude energy in these reviews either. But you sure are. You replied to all of my reviews being combative and argumentative.I am not trying to fight you on this issue but, I will not let you make it seem like I am a liar. That is all.Many blessings.
You reply with lies knowing no one can reply to your comment back. But you literally are lying.4 minutes late turned into 30 minutes late? My appointment was at 12:30. Your shop open up at 12 pm on Sundays so how was I 30 minutes late 🤔. I never said “it’s all good…I won’t tell anybody you tattooed me”. Did you get me confused with someone else or do you have fun creating fake dialogues? If it’s about proving age then I showed you a photo of a physical copy of my state ID and you said I could of doctored it. I honestly don’t care about the deposit or ID issue anymore…you got snarky and replied with lies. You talk about being an adult but you’re the one telling fibs like a child. 😌
I had my belly piercing done here about two years ago. No problems, no itching, no wounds. Koz is very great and friendly. I was nervous at first but he made me feel calm and comfortable. We talked throughout the process. He was so fast, didn’t even know when he was done. He did a very neat job. Also, the prices are affordable.
Koz was very nice and was very keen on attending to everyone that was there. He was very professional, knowledgeable and gave me the basic tips on how to keep my fresh piercings clean to avoid infection. Overall great service, I was extremely pleased about the shop/studio being clean, I will definitely be going there again :)
Cody did my tattoo and I have never gotten a tattoo that didn’t hurt or itch after. With him I didn’t have any of that. Down to earth and didn’t even really feel the tattoo. He saturated my tattoo with plenty of color and didn’t take long. The staff is dope and felt like fam when I was there. Very clean.
Koz is amazing, professional, and holds such an awesome vibe!! I came in needing help changing some body jewelry choices that weren’t working for me (jewelry from a different shop) not only did he give me what I wanted but he educated me on a few things regarding my piercings and I couldn’t be happier.
I got my nose stud replaced at this place and Koz was amazing! He was very informative, easy to talk to, and very quick in changing the jewelry. I was extremely nervous to get my stud changed because the other place I had went hurt me. Koz informed me that the other shop I went to had gauged my nose with the wrong jewelry. I am so glad I came here and I will definitely be coming back!
My brother and I both got our tongues pierced by Koz today, and we were both happy with our experience there. Proper Covid procedures were in place which made me happy to see.Koz was very thorough in explaining what he was doing, as well as providing the proper aftercare info. He also told us what to expect as far as swelling and how well feel the next day. He absolutely knew what he was doing and Id highly recommend him!
Came in today wanting to be service for a piercing. Filled out the paperwork then was told it would be 30 mins he had to go to store and grab some paper towels. When I stated I am looking at blue paper towels all around the place. I was further told I am just the messenger and yes you are looking at paper towels. Not quite sure why I was lied to in my face. I took my ID and left calmly not sure if it was color of my skin and he just didn’t want to service me. I wouldn’t recommend this damn place to my enemy never-less a friend.
I went here because it was recommended by my sister. She’s a great judge of character, and I’m not only saying this because she’s my sister, so when she recommends things, people, and/or places I take it with great appreciation. I had a 6:30 appointment and the piercer Koz was a little late. Someone in the shop did tell me he had stepped out. To be honest, i didn’t mind waiting 15 minutes and also let’s admit, not many of us can say that we’re always on time to any or all kinds of appointments. I actually appreciated the honesty vs getting told a white lie. I value that in a business and as a customer.Koz, the artist who pierced me, was gracious, sincere, calming, and everything you want in a professional. I’ve had over 11 piercings done and this experience has to be one of THEE best along with scuba Steve. The experience was painless, quick, informative, and MOST IMPORTANTLY i felt so safe. He made exceptional recommendations and walked me through everything, even though I’ve had piercings before, which is valued and greatly appreciated. He’s extremely gentle, even with the way he handled the instruments and jewelry, it almost looked as if he was going to play a classical instrument lol. Koz also stated out loud each time he disposed of the needles appropriately so you also SEE that they’re being disposed in their proper biohazard container.Everyone who i interacted in the shop was extremely nice, and the shop itself is really clean. Every artist had masks and my temperature was checked prior to entering the shop. Also! As someone who can be type A at times, he made sure that I could contact him with any questions regarding the care and healing process of my septum and Medusa which is comforting and a trustworthy trait in an artist. Please consider Koz as your first piercer, second, or even like me, my 12th piercing. I usually never write reviews but honestly i made my appointment just to get my septum done and the experience was so great i didn’t even think twice about the Medusa. I’m really happy and grateful that this shop and artist was recommended so I really want to share it with others! 10/10
I was referred to Cody from a friend and he was so gentle it didn’t even feel like anything was being done. I was kind of nervous at first because every time I mentioned to someone that I wanted a neck tattoo, they would make a painful face. Even as he wiped the excess ink he was gentle. That’s all I keep talking about. Lbs. He finished pretty quickly and I absolutely loveeeeeee my tattoo and can’t wait to book with him again!
Absolutely love this shop.Eamonn is my tattoo artist and KOZ is hands down the best person to pierce you. He knows his stuff and makes it a pleasant experience. Ive never had issues with my piercings and always recommend people to go to the shop for anything they need.
Koz is amazing! I am a first time mother and my husband and I went to BMI to get our daughter’s ears pierced. As a first time mom I tend to have unreasonably high expectations and Koz managed to exceed them all! He guided us through the process and answered my many questions with patience and managed to soothe our anxiety. With our 6 month old daughter he made sure she was comfortable and asked what her favorite show was so she can play it on his laptop and he made every effort to make sure we were comfortable. Again, no easy feat with two new and anxious parents and a 6 month old.The shop itself is pristine: immaculately clean! Koz checked our temperature and wore his mask and gloves the entire time. I cannot recommend this shop enough! If he’s this patient with babies I’m sure adults have an amazing experience as well.
This was my 2nd visit to BMI.. I seen Koz, who pierced my nose a year ago, to have the nose ring removed as it was a non-screw post...If you want piercing of any kind, Koz, explains the pros & cons of same and make you very comfortable in what ever service or product your receiving... 👍🏽Thanks Koz!!
Julie is an amazing artist! She does such great line work and details when shes tattooing. The shop is very clean and organized and the other artists are very kind. Felt comfortable and relaxed getting a portrait done by them. Will definitely be coming here for now on to get my tattoos done.
Koz is awesome. He was quick and he talked me through the piercing. I was shaking when i walked in and he was calm and cool to talk with. I wasnt sure what side of my nose to get the piercing and he helped pick the side because i pulled out my camera and went straight to the left side of my face. It showed he pays attention and will give you what looks best. Hes just awesome. I will forever come to Koz for all my future piercings. (2nd piercing done by him)
Ive had +20 piercings by Koz, and never one issue. He is so knowledgeable and patient in explaining everything. Ive had tattoos done by three artists, most recent Ivan, and they all came out and healed amazing. The whole staff is friendly, always easy to reach, and the place is clean! I urge everyone not just on the southside but in the city to check them out!
I arrived early and waited outside for almost an hour. I called the phone number on the business window twice to try to schedule an appointment, but no one answered either time. I emailed the shop, but no response. When someone finally showed up, l tried to ask if they had available appointments and l was ignored. I finally caught the gentleman’s attention. He kept walking and would not stop to listen to my question and pointed to the sign on the window that he opens at 1:00 pm. And he slammed the door. I felt so disrespected. I just left. Perhaps they don’t service black patrons here.
All the staff at BMI are cool guys, and girl,,but.more importantly they do Awesome work! Every time i have an appointment its always on time. The shop is always clean and all the instruments are sterilized so i never worry about safety or health risks from them. Highly recommended to go get ink from BMI!!
My sister and I came in just to have them quote a price for a tatt we wanted ...Cody was soooo nice that we ended up coming back the same day and getting our work done by him!!!! The shop is very nice, & very clean.... & his customer service is absolutely AMAZING!!! He made us feel so comfortable and he was just soooo welcoming lol....my sister and I will def be regulars!!!!!
The owner needs to rethink his policies when it comes to purchasing body jewelry. Appointments shouldnt be needed to buy jewelry. Especially if you are a previous customer. In my opinion they are selective as to who they want to do business with and they hide behind fake COVID policies and Fines. Poor value if you ask me!
Amazing! I first discovered Basement as I was searching for a professional to do my anti-eyebrow piercing. I found a few shops but none of the piercers gave off the same vibe as Koz. Such a great guy! I was only 16 at the time and he made it a point to educate me all about the piercing and its aftercare. Now that Im 18 I went back to get my septum! Such a great place
GO TO THIS PLACE GO TO THIS PLACE GO TO THIS PLACE.Everyone makes you feel welcomed!I got my belly pierced here and Koz was very professional about itUnlike some parlors these guys care about your concerns. Any questions I had they answered with detail.I felt safe under their wing!! lolIf you are looking to get a tattoo or pierced up I HIGHLY recommend you go to Basement Ink, they are very creative and experienced. The prices are decent as well as the quality and you definitly wont regret it!
I went to Basement Ink to get my belly pierced in February and I had the best experience! I went in a couple of days ago to get a tattoo by Nicole. My tattoo was a black silhouette and the ink ran, after I cleaned it I realized how it was not shaded in very well. I can also see little spots where my skin color is protruding. I am not pleased with the work I have received. I will update my review in regards to how they resolve the situation.
Koz and Eamon are the best they have done multiple tattoos for me and my husband. We live them and they are more then just artists they are friends to our family they have gone above and beyond service to make us comfortable and to make sure we were okay thanks a million times over keep up the good work. I recommend Basement Ink to any and Everyone. THE MAGSBYS
I absolutely love basement ink. ive been here multiple times for koz to pierce me, and dont have any form of complaint. the piercings all turned out awesome and i couldnt be happier with them. koz is super chill and fun to talk to, and walks u thru everything he does, step by step. im planning to have him pierce me more, as soon as my most recent one heels :) ive gone with a few friends to get tattoos from basement ink as welll, and tho i personally didnt get any tats from here, i enjoyed the atmosphere that came with it. (the tatts turned out great by the way!!). deffinately the only place you should consider going to.
Would rather check your credit before they show you any work or any merchandise. Guess they fail to realize IF I DONT LIKE IT, THE COST IS IRRELEVANT!! Poor customer service.I see a response but cant reply to it directly, so: I didnt bring in any photo. I inquired about work/artists for an idea and merchandise/ring - but the girl I talked to was so busy telling me how much the idea or each piece of jewelry would cost that I couldnt get a word in edgewise. And she was snotty about it. Really feel she was intimating that I wouldnt be able to afford what i asked about. News flash: This aint my first rodeo. Im covered in tats and your poor customer service at the outset of a transaction cost you a customer. If the customer isnt asking how much it costs, dont offer that information. To reiterate: Its IRRELEVANT if I dont like what I see. And rude.
My tattoo looks awful. Considering its supposed to be a memorial for someone I lost and I hate it! .. The color isnt pigmented enough, you can clearly see the lack of skill in the lines.. Kind of reminds me of someone coloring outside the lines , didnt have a steady hand at all . And I have no clue what that sticker thing was they put on my arm after I got the tattoo but it pulled some of the color OUT OF THE TATTOO. Some parts resemble a scab now. Totally not worth it DO NOT spend your money here. And I feel like they charged me double the tattoo isnt even that big. Such a waste of 150$ Now I must get an even bigger tattoo to cover this one because it doesnt look good.
I LOVE GOING TO THE BASEMENT INK. KOZ IS THE ISH. I HAVE VISITED HIM 3X IN THE LAST YEAR AND WILL NOT LET ANYONE ELSE PIERCE ME. HE ROCKS, AND IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. THE PRICES ARE DECENT TO. I WILL DEFINITELY REFER ANYONE I KNOW TO VISIT HIM AND THE CREW AT THE BASEMENT INK. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!!!
Total reviews rating 4.7
123 Reviews for BMI Tattoo 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-24Julie does great work, and is quite talented. The shop is very clean and well organized. This pic is minutes after she did the original work. Its been a couple weeks, and Julie asked that I come back, so she can checked the healed work. I highly recommend this business.
Review №2
2022-01-31Had an amazing experience with Cody. He was a great time talked about so many different things. Laughed the whole time made me feel like I had been there before and this was my first experience with him. Super clean work and also gentle with the needle. Ill be back to get more work done by him. Highly recommend. The staff was fun too.
Review №3
2022-04-24Overall a great experience. Piercer walked us through everything wed need to know- from the aftercare to getting the piercing itself. Very clean and well organized place. Prices were lower than I was expecting. Definitely our new go-to piercer, and I look forward to coming back again.
Review №4
2022-01-09I love my piercing so much!! Koz did an amazing job making me feel comfortable and happy with what I got! He was very professional and educated me on what I needed to know. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good piercer.
Review №5
2022-05-19Koz was great. My daughter loved her experience getting her nose pierced. He explained everything to her. Definitely will continue to go here again for any piercings or tattoos, Jules has done my work. She is great.
Review №6
2022-07-09Koz was amazing! I looked up several reviews because I had been somewhere previously where my piercings were not done the best. He fixed the other piercer bad job and made it look seem less. He took great care to make sure the piercings were lined up perfectly. 10 out 10 I would recommend!! I will be back for more. Thank you Koz for the great experience and information.
Review №7
2022-05-12Came here on a recommendation from a friend and could not be happier with the result. Julie did a phenomenal job and was excellent at making sure I was comfortable and my ideas were heard. It was great chatting with her, and time really flew. Incredible work, and incredible hospitality from everyone at the shop. Can’t wait for Julie to work on my next one! Thanks BMI Tattoo!
Review №8
2022-07-01Koz was excellent. My teenage daughter wanted an industrial (bar piercing in ear) and Koz explained the entire process patiently and clearly so we understood everything that was happening. Clean, quick, & efficient. He does not use unsafe piercing guns, only sterile one use needles to maintain cleanliness. Definitely recommend.
Review №9
2022-07-01Thank you Koz for a great experience. You can tell he cares about every customer. I was a bit nervous to get another ear piercing but he was very laid back and understanding and he made sure that I was happy with everything before we proceeded. The prices are super reasonable and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I will for sure be coming back!
Review №10
2022-04-24Went in for a flat piercing and was told by another shop that it couldnt be done. Second opinion with Koz and he was excellent. The whole process was easy, properly explained and took time to answer any questions that I had. Plus side it didnt hurt at all. I will be back for a future piercing and only use Koz. He is the best.