I love tattoos. In fact, I have three myself and am in the process of getting my fourth. They aren’t anything large, but each one means something to me, which is what most tattoos are about. So, when Yelp came out with their top 50 tattoo parlors in the nation, it piqued my interest to see if there were any in Illinois, and there are.

Illinois Tattoo Shop Ranks Top 10 in U.S.

Coming up with a tattoo idea is hard, but trying to find a tattoo artist who can create exactly what you want is even tougher. Well, you might want to check out Yelp’s best tattoo shops in the country.

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Don't Be Scared to Get a Tattoo

There’s one Illinois shop that made the top 10: Wild Wind Tattoo in Chicago. They handle everything from portraits and watercolor to fine-line work and cover-ups. Getting a tattoo, especially your first one, can be a bit scary, so the atmosphere at Wild Wind Tattoo, a bright, art-filled space with relaxing music, helps you feel as comfortable as possible.

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The next time I’m in Chicago, I might have to look this shop up and make an appointment. My next tattoo is a bit more extensive, so I want to make sure it’s done right, and it seems that this shop, one of the top 10 in the country, might be the perfect place to get my next tattoo.

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