Tattoo Shops in Waukegan, IL
4 studios in and around Waukegan, 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.
Dinosaur Studio Tattoo and Art Gallery
116 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085-5605
GrafoTattoos Custom design
4606 old grand ave , Waukegan, IL <<not-applicable>>
JCR Piercings & Tattoos
2425 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085-3314
Tough It Out Tattoo Waukegan
3016 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
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.