China Doll Tattoo & Piercing

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	7346 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324, USA
Phone:	+1 219-853-0956
Site:	chinadolltat2.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	Closed 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–9PM 12–9PM Closed

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Reviews 14

Ann Rhineberger

Went in on Friday evening (today is Sunday) to get my lip pierced. They had a 13 year old girl working the counter. She even told me her age. The kid went and got a guinea pig and all of the employees in the shop were handling it. My piercer was holding it before my piercing and I had to remind her to wash her hands! The piercer never even cleaned my lip during the entire "procedure". She coughed into her hand before putting her gloves on and I had to request she rewash her hands and change the gloves! There wasnt a sink in the piercing room so, I assume she went to the restroom to wash her hands. All of my equipment was sitting on a tray before I even came in the room. I dont know if a fresh needle was used. There were a ton of piercing studs sitting all over the counter that werent in containers/packaging. Im guessing mine came from the pile. Im disgusted with myself for even letting this place touch me. I should have ran! What was I thinking? I never even got a print out or verbal explanation of cleaning instructions. My lip swelled up so bad Friday. I tried calling the shop with no answer. Yesterday (Saturday) I tried calling the shop all day again with no answer. Now its Sunday, my lip is DISGUSTINGLY swollen, my piercing bar is so short its pulling into my skin and I cant get the damn thing unscrewed. The shop is closed until Tuesday and Im stuck trying to figure this out on my own. RUN! Dont walk! Go somewhere else. Hell, I could have probably pierced it better my damn self! UPDATE (SUNDAY) Not even 48 hours post piercing Im in the ER having to have the piercing removed and heavy dose antibiotics. If the infection and swelling dont go down within 24-48 hours Ill need to have the lip surgically opened cleaned. I have been keeping the piercing clean with Dial and water externally and alcohol free mouthwash internally. These instructions came from a piercer at a different studio. I reached out to him Friday when I couldnt get an answer from China Doll. I have not been touching or messing with the piercing either.

Ryan Foreman

Got my nipples pierced for the second time here which makes it more difficult. She was awesome and very professional. Warm and inviting atmosphere she makes you feel comfortable and at home. We talked and laughed and I might have peed a little in the piercing process lol jk. She did an amazing job and Im extremely happy with end result. I highly recommend getting your work done here. Now the tattoo side, I had Jim a long time ago draw me up tribal wolf. It is a nice piece but there was a little miscommunication on how I wanted it shaded,but that was my fault so just make sure your very descriptive on what yout want and youll leave happy.

momofkayla

I went in week ago to ask about a price for my tattoo. Ive been to China Doll in the past for all but one of the 9 tattoos I have. I have no idea what the name of the guy at the counter was but he as rude and unprofessional! I told him I wanted a tribal dragon and instead of asking size or placement questions he tells me " Why do you want a tribal dragon? That screams douche bag. You should get a Chinese dragon." WTF!! How unprofessional can you be!?! Regardless of how he felt about what a client wanted he should have kept his mouth closed! I Will NEVER go back there!

Rick Hansen

I was treated very well by the counter staff and my tattoo artist. He did beautiful work and was extremely personable. They fit me in, even though there was a lot of people there on the weekend who were getting piercings and ink done. The person in front of me wanted more work done than he initially requested, so I had to wait longer, but my artist kept me informed of how it was progressing and helped me to get in the chair as soon as possible. It was a fun night and a great experience, and Im very happy with the work I had done.

Paris Bailey

Last year I had got my nose pierced by ms.carolyn...she was so sweet and patient with me because I was indecisive of getting nose or Tragus pierced. But of course I got my nose pierced and after I got it pierced it healed within 4 weeks...like literally 4 weeks lol. Pretty soon Im going back to get my belly button pierced and get some tatts done. And oh! I forgot their prices are reasonable ;). Thanks China doll

jada johnson

I know people are probably looking at reviews to see if they should go there or not so let me make this perfectly clear U SHOULD GO ,THE PLACE IS GREAT its full of free spirits its not that expensive and they actually made me laugh and I havent been happy in about a month and they did it . Dont get me wrong I just got an industrial piercing but I have no doubt in anything they do .

kyle marshall

I really love them. Sure they dont have the best looking shop but they take care of you. The staff are natural douchebags but they mean nothing other than comical bonding w/their customers. The dike piercer is like my spirit animal. Trust me, she knows EVERYTHING about ANY piercing I love her & she always gives me free rings & helps me w/problems for free! Always tip her!!!!!!

Mocha Cherokee

Amaze Balls! Lets just say that these guys know how to make you feel comfortable and make you laugh while being there. They are all really down to earth and the piercer Carolyn was amazing. I got my nipples pierced and I can say that on a pain scale from 1-10 it was like a 4. She made me feel comfortable and we had good convo.

Tom Mattingly

This is the only tattoo shop I go to. Ive been going there since the day I turned 18, and that ink looks just as good as the piece I got done 2 months ago. The quality of the artwork is excellent, totally professional from start to finish, and second to none in NWI. Jim is the man!

Rondalynn Houltram

Got 3 piercings from Carolyn at once. The shop is very clean. She is awesome!!! She is extremely professional and makes you feel super comfortable. She explains everything before she begins. And did I mention she is hilarious! The only place I would recommend. I love this shop!

A Private User

Carol the piercer is great!!! I came in there with a Fd up nose piercing from TATITUDES tattoos on calumet ave in Hammond,IN ( DONT GO THERE FOR PIERCINGS GO TO CHINA DOLL!) and she hooked me up! fixed my problem in seconds. Two thumbs up! Carol U rock!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Private User

Love this place. Great people that work here. Ive gotten my ears pierced and gauged here and no complaints on my half. The people that work here are funny, relaxed, and well educated. I will be coming back for a tattoo and possibly more piercings.

Ventus Hunter

James did my very first tatoo. Carolyn did my moms tragus piercing. Everyone was courteous, eager to please, and very professional. The work was great; we are both happy with our outcomes. We would both readily come back here.

Angel West

Love love love china doll. They did my double belly piercing and back dermals . Ive had my double belly for a year and some months , and my dermals for 9 months . They are both health and I never had any issues with either .