BODY BY DESIGN
Top-notch tattoos and piercings - clean shop - safety.
your body + your design + our passion = BODY BY DESIGN
13655 S Cicero Ave
Crestwood, IL 60418
BOOK NOW - (708) 388-4151
W - Th - F - Sa - Su
2PM - 10PM
Closed Monday & Tuesdays
Dimitrius - tattooist
D is a lifetime artist, he has been tattooing for 20 years. He has worked at several notable shops fine tuning his skills and tattooing techniques. D landed at Body by Design in 2016 and bought the shop in 2019. He renovated it from top to bottom with a desire to make it unique, and to give all clients from first-timers to collectors a great experience every time. D is dad to four teenagers, nothing surprises him and he’s ready for anything.
Jay - tattooist
Jay is a well rounded artist with a focus in black and gray realism. He loves a challenge and producing pieces that are timeless.
MELODy - tattooist
Melody is a 23-year-old artist with 5 years of tattooing experience. She brings a strong passion for realism, black and grey, and gothic-inspired designs. Her artistic style reflects her love of depth, contrast, and dark elegance, making her work stand out for its striking detail and storytelling quality. Outside of tattooing, Melody enjoys playing video games and connecting with different creative outlets that inspire her art.
Melody believes a good experience makes for a good tattoo, whether you’re looking for a bold gothic piece or a finely detailed realism design, she’s excited to collaborate and help bring your vision to life. Melody is fluent ASL and welcomingly invites the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community into Body by Design.
EMMA - PIERCER
Emma began apprenticing under the guidance of our head piercer at the beginning of the year and has since advanced to performing piercing of her own. A quick study and dedicated professional, she has already been producing beautiful work while continuing to expand her knowledge of piercing health, safety, anatomy, technique, and aesthetics.
Emma puts careful thought into every individual piercing and is working toward creating unique, seasonally inspired looks for our clients. Follow her journey and see her latest work on Instagram - and keep your eyes and ears open for what she creates next!
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Piercings do not require an appointment they are strictly walk-ins.
Piercing hours are Wednesday through Sunday 2pm to 10 pm.