Tattoo Shops in Des Plaines, IL
3 studios in and around Des Plaines, Illinois — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Advancetatt2
570 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2231
Perfection Dermagraphics Custom and Cosmetic Tattoo
69 N Broadway St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
The Serpent's Lair Tattoo - no piercings- Des Plaines
1781 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2189
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.