Illusion Ink

Ridiculously disappointing visit. Every competent tattoo shop I have ever been in has wanted to thoroughly discuss and set up an appointment for body art (tattoos, body piercing, etc.). Imagine my surprise when I brought my wife here to discuss getting her first tattoo. She had found an artist at this location and liked their work so we decided to make a visit and see how they wanted to get started. THEY WOULD NOT WORK WITH US ON ANYTHING!! They wouldn't let us make an appointment on the weekend AT ALL... Even for an early afternoon slot citing that was their busiest time. The artist was working with a client at the time and couldn't speak with us (which I totally understand). However, they wouldn't let us book an appointment to speak with the artist. I couldn't believe how little help they were being. We left because they obviously didn't want our business. I would recommend you go somewhere else.

Professional, friendly, super informative, worth the price point (which are totally reasonable)! I got a double lope and helix piercing done tonight! The front counter staff were SUPER informative on the piercings I were getting and tattoos I were interested in. They explained the cons to the guns stores use when doing piercings and were glad to answer any questions my friends and I had on tattoos.

Mic did my piercings, he was also friendly and smooth with the finesse of a needle. Definitely going back for my industrial piercing and my collarbone tattoo with them. For sure going to try and book Mic again.

*The other parlor in Southhaven wasn't nearly this friendly or informative.

Would have given higher rating but I got my daith and tragus pierced here and the ball of my daith wasn't tightened properly and came off including my earring 2 weeks after getting them done. Luckily it didn't go in my ear. Simple mistake. I recalled the guy who pierced it was having a hard time afterwards. I rushed to the shop immediately to get it put back in since I live 15 mins away. First a girl at the front told me they could put it back in but they would have to charge me again. Wasn't happy but went in anyway. When I get to the counter after taking payment one of the artists says he can't do it because of infection risks. They gave me my money back. Again disappointed but was considering just getting another piercing in the same ear. I asked if he could tell me if the daith piercing had closed yet, he said no he wouldn't. I asked him could he just look so I personally could know or not. He said he wouldn't (which didn't make sense). They are the ones that pierced it and you can't see the inside of your own ear. Then I asked for a mirror to judge where to put my new piercing I was considering and he again said no. I said you don't have a mirror? He just flatly said no. At this point I just walked out and went to PureThirteen Tattoo Co. Not far from there and got my Helix pierced and they were very nice.

Not very nice to the people paying good money for ink. I feel like when I go to your place of business the staff is very rude and they actually take all the fun out of getting a tattoo. I have gotten some nice work but also not so nice. My main concern is how I'm treated and I will not be back here.

This is my first tattoo and I had a great experience. I will be returning for my next tattoo.. Thanks Billy I love my tattoo. Highly recommend Illusion Ink

Wife and I went in for tats had two different people do each one have to say the tat I got was top of the line and we also talked about a cover up on my left arm for a future piece. Amazing job from both people but all in all was a blast and my artists was constantly asking me if I was comfy and needed a break. Will be back soon for more work

My son got his first tattoo today. The place was clean but they didn't go over what to do after, they just gave him a sheet of paper to read and said if we have any questions to call or come back by. Bobby was his tattoo artist. I told him he looked cool. I guess he thought I was going to touch him when I raised my finger to point at his grey patch of hair. Um no! He snatched back. I told him I wasn't going to touch him. He said some people do and it's called personal space. I said ok anyway I was just complimenting him on his look. All in all I didn't feel too welcome here especially for a first time. It was just an ok experience. I think we will look elsewhere for future tattoo work.

Bobby is amazing! He’s great at making you feel at ease when you’re nervous. The rest of the staff is friendly & have great sense of humors. Super clean environment, too.

Carl did a great job with my piercings and was very professional. Great customer service. Shop was clean and products were all sterile. Thoroughly recommend.

Carl did my flat piercing and he commented that he was the most experienced piercer in the mid south. He told me this type of piercing tends to swell more than others, which was fine. However, after a week, I couldn’t feel the back of the piercing even with proper aftercare. It turns out that the post he used was too short and the jewelry was actually sinking into the back of my ear, and it would’ve eventually required surgery to remove if left alone. For a piercer who claims to have so much experience, why use such a short post for a piercing you know swells more than others? I will NOT be returning for another piercing. 10/10 would NOT recommend. Go to No Regrets or Trilogy if you want a proper piercing with great piercers.