Evolution Body Arts

I want to start off by saying, I’ve only gotten pierced at Claire’s, which I’ve learned is a huge mistake. I decided to go to a professional piercer, and could not be happier. Jennifer is super knowledgeable, friendly & trustworthy. I knew immediately I was in great hands. She goes over everything in a lot of detail, so you truly understand how to take care of your piercing(s), and why they may have failed previously. Evolution offers a HUGE selection of jewelry to pick from, with a very wide price range. You can tell Jennifer really cares about her clients. She does everything possible to ensure a great outcome, including providing aftercare products and instructions. I highly recommend!

Jen was very warm and professional. I was immediately comfortable. I had originally intended to get my nose pierced because I thought it had closed up, but Jen was able to avoid re-piercing as she was able to find the original hole. I just had to pay for jewelry and Jen started me off with a slightly longer post to deal with some swelling, but will resize at a later date. The facility was very clean and I will certainly come back to get other piercings from here. They also have an excellent selection of jewelry.

I walked in half an hour before closing (like a real jerk!) and they were so kind and accomodating. I was pretty nervous about the pain getting my first cartilage piercing, but those concerns were allayed entirely by Jen. Thank you guys!

Jen is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! She got my nose piercings RIGHT! Not once, not twice, BUT THREE TIMES! My septum is sooo pretty from BVLA and my double diamond studs are the most shiny studs I’ve ever had! Also they’re so good at tattooing all the way down to their apprentice! Absolutely amazing go NOW and experience the BEST for only THE BEST, YOU!💜 THANK YOU EVOLUTION!

The Evolution body art tattoo shop is one of the best tattoo shops out in Chicago! The customer service was amazing from hospitality to tattoo questions, you ask and they deliver! My artist was Andy, he was beyond exceeding expectations! He single handedly made people drop jaws by how amazing his detail work is! Bringing the tattoo world in Chicago to the next generation! The shading and his knowledge on tattoos are on par with top tier artists! He was super attentive, nice, and very friendly! Highly recommend this place to people looking for their first tattoo to their 30th tattoo!

Brought our daughter to get her ears pierced by Jennifer. We could not have brought her to a better place. My daughter was treated like royalty since she walked in. She was so at ease which is what we wanted. Jennifer and her staff were beyond amazing with us and explained every step before, during, and after the piercing. We were provided with after-care products and given handouts for reference. She even gave us her cell phone number in case of any issues arising with the piercing before her post down-size appointment. We ended up having my daughter knock one of the studs off during play and Jennifer met with us after hours to take care of the piercing which we were SUPER thankful for. The size-down appointment went just as great as the initial, my daughter loved going back. 10/10 recommend to any mom looking for a place to bring their little one for their ear piercings. They take cleanliness and sterilization very seriously, which again, was something we wanted and appreciated.

For anyone considering who to take their child to for ear piercing, look not further than Jennifer at Evolution Body Arts. There is an impressive selection of earrings to choose from which makes the experience fun right from the start. When it was time for the piercings, Jen made my daughter feel at ease and took extra time with her after she was done to tend to her ears that swelled more than we expected. Jen was professional, extremely knowledgeable, and handled the whole experience with so much care. We cannot recommend her enough!

Jennifer was amazing! She pierced my young daughters septum! She talked my daughter through everything and took the extra steps of keeping her calm ! She was very busy that day and didn't have to take the time to talk her out of being scared at first, but she made her comfortable and calm! She is very good at her job and the piercing part was not even a second, my daughter didn't even flinch or anything! She wanted a septum piercing for so long and almost chickened out but Jennifer had all the right words and did everything so perfect and my daughter said it wasn't even painful! She absolutely loves her piercing! Thank you so much Jennifer!

Evolution Body Arts is top notch. Jennifer is fantastic. She's done piercings for 4 people in my family and it's been amazing every time. Chris is awesome. I love my tattoo and will be back for more!

This is maybe my 3rd review I have ever written. I received a 2 and a half hour tattoo that seemed like a 45 minute session. I have used Chris Wagman three times, this was my second time at his amazing location in Lake Bluff. First off, it's a self standing building , very organized, very clean and well managed.. The vibe is nice and positive once you enter the front door. The staff was professional, respectful, smiled and answered all my questions. Chris was kind enough to meet with me approx 2 weeks prior to my appointment to go over my design and add his "two cents" which I appreciated. Chris was very calm and patient when it came to my concerns etc.. I appreciated a phone call a day before my appointment to remind me of my date and time.. I was sitting in the chair at 3:03pm for my 3pm appointment. Again, Chris was very calm and did not rush me or his services.. His station was clean and organized. The tattoo hurt less than the two prior and between that and his conversation the whole process seemed to fly by. Although I definitely recommend Chris, it appeared he had a team of professional artists who are quite capable of creating a similar experience. The shop also offers piercings which I don't know a lot about but his partner Jennifer seems to know a lot and is targeting a higher end of jewelry which is a niche which is well needed.. I will attach a picture of his work.. Thanks Chris and Gang for an Awesome experience ..

I just got my first tattoo done here with my brother and Chris did an AMAZING job!! I can't express how awesome my experience was and the job Chris did on my arm was epic. Chris' work was beautiful, fast and he made me feel so at ease! I am beyond grateful. The place was clean, everyone was friendly and professional. I'll definitely be coming back in the future! ❤

Jennifer did a terrific job with my daughter’s first ear piercing! She was so patient and took her time explaining everything to us. My daughter was really scared and the whole staff were amazing, reassuring her and offering her snacks and drinks etc. she was shocked how little it hurt and her ears have NOT been red, swollen, red or infected during the whole healing process. Despite the hefty price tag I highly recommend Jennifer at Evolution body arts!

Jennifer is incredibly skilled at piercing. Our daughter was very excited to have her ears pierced, but she was also nervous. Jennifer made the entire experience a positive and fun one, and she eased our daughter's fears. Our daughter's piercings are perfectly placed and look spectacular. I have already recommended Jennifer and Evolution Body Arts to several friends, but I wanted to write this review so others would know too. I wouldn't go anywhere else for piercings!

Brought our daughter in for ear piercing. Jennier exceeded our expectations in every way! She is professional and goes above and beyond. She is very knowledgeable, is patient with question, takes her time with placement, is very precise and VERY sanitary! Great set up, private comfortable room, great selection of jewlery. Staff was great too and the whole shop was immaculate. We had an awesome experience and highly recommend!

i called in asking if the piercer could replace a ball on my eyebrow piercing that fell off and jennifer delivered. jennifer is an APP certified piercer that has been in the field for 17 years, and her thorough expertise in piercing truly shows through her services. she let me know that my eyebrow piercings (not pierced by her) were not irritated, but rejecting! not only did she assist me with that, she also assisted me in refitting my nose studs as well - and now they fit just right! jennifer is also very funny and i had a wonderful time with her while in the shop. i’ll definitely be coming back :)

My first time at Evolution Body Arts. An adorable tattoo and piercing shop nestled along Waukegan Road in Lake Bluff. Super clean, decorated nicely, and a wide assortment of beautiful body jewelry. The staff and artists were very friendly making the process seamless. I worked with Jennifer to swap out a previously done flat piercing by Velvet Elvis in Portland, OR. She was welcoming, kind, and very thorough. Can’t wait to go back and get a piercing and tattoo at this shop!! Thanks Jennifer you are the best ❤

I really honestly lucked out seeing Aaron for my first tattoo so many years ago, and at this point I've come to Aaron for three tattoos now and I truly don't want to see anyone else. Aaron's attention to detail is phenomenal, both in the designs he produces and the placement of the tattoo. You really get the sense that he cares about you as a person and your satisfaction with your tattoo. He's a true professional and isn't satisfied until you are. The tattoos I've gotten with him have stayed clean and strong throughout the years I've seen him, and if they ever get a little faded all I've ever had to do is a little exfoliating routine to make them brand new. Aaron has never disappointed. He's kind, personable, and extremely talented. He has strong, clean lines that stay consistent, and he's a master at shading. I'm so happy I got my first tattoo with him and I'm so happy to be three tattoos in with him. when I brought my girlfriend to him, we didn't have much in the way of the design planned. All we asked for was a simple silhouette of her and her brother. Our expectations were low because we didn't know what to expect of our vague request. He comes back out 20 minutes later, and he blows us away. He created a beautiful silhouette better than I could have ever imagined. I am so lucky to have met Aaron, and I hope to see you again soon, my friend!

I absolutely loved my experience. It is a very clean and well done place. The workers were extremely nice and helped educate me properly on my piercings. Their jewelry is top notch quality and elevated my look. I loved the place and definitely going back.

This is an amazing and clean place! Everyone is so friendly. I love my hello kitty tattoo which was done by Chris! The artists make sure their clients are comfortable. I will definitely come again in the future

Jennifer is amazing!! She helped me find the perfect earrings to get the vibe I wanted and is hands down the best piercer I’ve ever been too. She really knows her stuff and knows how to make you feel comfortable. Thank you so so much🙏🏼🙏🏼