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About This Business

Explosive Ink Tattoo is committed to producing high-quality tattoos that are safe & affordable by husband-and-wife team, tattoo artist Bret and Lisa, office manager. We have been proudly tattooing on the IL/WI Stateline since 2007. 


OHSA/Bloodborne Pathogens certified yearly


State of IL Dept. of Public Health licensed yearly


Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited since 2017


We specialize in original to cover-up tattoos, all sizes and styles are welcome.


Placement and sizing of the tattoo is just as important as the content. Bret's professional integrity shows in each tattoo he creates.


We look forward to working with you on your next tattoo.


Bret Jensen - Tattoo Artist/Owner


Lisa Jensen - Office Manager/Owner

Products and Services

We ask for you to schedule a free consultation to discuss the tattoo details, location and size. At that time, we can estimate the time it will take to complete & estimate the price. Seeing the tattoo location in person and being able to discuss the details helps Bret create the design.

Tattoo pricing is based on the time it takes to finish.

$80/Minimum

$125/Hour

$450 for 4 Hours

To book an appointment with Bret, a $50 Cash Deposit is required to secure your appointment (cards are not accepted for deposits). It will be deducted off your total. If for any reason you do get the tattoo, we will retain the deposit.

The Deposit is Non-Refundable.

BBB Accredited Since: 9/14/2017

Years in Business: 18

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
7/10/2017
Business Started:
7/6/2007
Type of Entity:
Sole Proprietorship
Business Management:
Mrs. Lisa Jensen, Owner
Mr. Bret Jensen, Co-Owner
Number of Employees:
2

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mrs. Lisa Jensen, Owner
Mr. Bret Jensen, Co-Owner
Customer Contacts
Mrs. Lisa Jensen, Owner
Mr. Bret Jensen, Co-Owner
Social Media
Facebook
Instagram

Licensing information

  • State of IL Dept of Public Health #5980

Additional Information

Payment methods
  • Credit Card

Cash

Debit

Credit Card

Refund and Exchange Policy

No Refunds or Exchanges

Other Resources
Illinois Department of Public Health
122 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL 60603
Phone Number: (312) 814-2608
http://www.idph.state.il.us
Business Categories
Tattoos

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