Custom and Cosmetic Tattooing (Permanent Makeup) ~ Experience Perfection Dermagraphics: Safety, Honesty, and integrity in concert with the finest custom tattooing, permanent cosmetics and permanent makeup, found anywhere. ~ Perfection Dermagraphics ~ 69 North Broadway ~ Des Plaines Illinois 60016 ~ 847-635-0335

The Studio

Click for a larger image of our studio. Perfection Dermagraphics is the first tattoo studio in the greater Chicagoland area to offer both cosmetic and custom art tattooing. Perfection Dermagraphics has been serving the northwest suburbs since 1991. We are the only legal and licensed shop in Des Plaines and the surrounding suburban area.

Our Philosophy

We strive to provide the absolute best work possible. We also feel that all customers should feel comfortable and safe with their tattooing. Here are some of the key points that support our philosophy:

  • We have three separate tattoo rooms that may be closed for privacy.
  • Each room is thoroughly cleaned after each tattoo with individual containers for sharps disposal.
  • Every artist attends a bloodborne pathogens and infection control class annually.
  • We are also an entirely disposable and completely latex free studio:
    • No needles or tubes are ever reused. They are properly disposed after each procedure.
    • We use nitrile gloves exclusively to eliminate any potential allergic reaction.
What we won't do at Perfection Dermagraphics:
  1. Tattoo anyone under the age of 18, with or without parental consent. A photo ID must be presented and we will photocopy it for our files.
  2. Allow studio entry by minors (under the age of 18) unless acompanied by their own parent. This does not allow the minor to be tattooed. Please do not bring your under 18 friends with you, they will be carded and not admitted.
  3. Quote a tattoo over the phone. If you live out of the area please send us a picture via email, and be sure to include a phone number. See our contact page.
  4. Tattoo anyone under the influence or drugs or alcohol, sick, pregnant, or nursing. Come back when you're not.
  5. Tattoo out of your home for a "tattoo party." This is wrong on many levels including the inability to maintain a clean and safe environment. Our professional artists only tattoo in a studio environment or tattoo shows specifically designed and prepared for this level of safety.
  6. Discriminate. That being said, we reserve the right to refuse to create or tattoo any design at the discretion of the artist.
  7. Provide tattoo artwork before the completion of the tattoo. Our artists are highly gifted and only take a nominal art fee (applied to the tattoo price) for the creation of custom designs. It is the policy of all our artists that no artwork will leave the studio until the tattoo is completed.
  8. Drugs and Alcohol. Perfection Dermagraphics maintains a drug and alcohol free environment. No artist or patron is to enter the facility under the influence and cannot bring drugs or alcohol onto the premises.

Meet the Artists

Kate (Cosmetic Tattoo Artist & Studio Owner)

Kate is the owner and lead permanent cosmetic tattoo artist. She has been with the studio since its inception and has been tattooing since 1991. She is also the Executive Director of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP), the largest and leading organization for the cosmetic tattooing industry. She is a highly regarded speaker and industry representative, having served on the SPCP Board of Directors as Past President, Secretary, and Trainer Advisor. Kate also served on the Board of the National Coalition of Esthetic and Related Associations (NCEA) and has represented the SPCP at events sponsored by the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, and American Public Health Association.

Kate spearheaded and led the Coalition of Body Modification Associations, working closely with representatives of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) and the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) on projects that affect all groups. She also serves on a working task group of the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) with APT and APP representatives.

With a background as a Registered Nurse, Kate is an advocate for work safety and cleanliness, sponsoring annual classes in bloodborne pathogens education.

Stephen Knight (Senior Custom Tattoo Artist)

Stephen Knight began his art career at the age of 5. Now over 30 he continues to hone his skills as an artist by using skin as a canvas. For him, there can be nothing greater than exceptional artwork. Tattooing for 14 years this international award winning custom tattoo artist will work with you to ensure your tattoos are original and exceptional. Stephen's Neobotanic Style has become distinctly recognized throughout the tattoo community; his work has been showcased in various publications and cable art channels.

Steve's personal website can be found at http://knightstudiostattoo.com/

Jen Costa (Cosmetic Tattoo Artist)

Jen brings a cosmetology background, specializing in color, to the studio. As the only apprentice Kate has ever agreed to work with, Jen is the classic protoge whose astute eye for balance and symmetry has earned her the title of the “brow expert” in the studio and in the community. “Jen is now passing up long term cosmetic tattoo artists in this industry in very short order,” claims Kate, “Every day she proves herself with her artistic skills and great care in handling her clients.” Word of mouth travels like wildfire as Jen's appointment book continues to be heavily filled, now well into her second year. Jen is an active member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, and attends continuing education conventions and infection control classes.

Joe Huck (Custom Tattoo Artist)

Joe Huck has been tattooing full time at Perfection Dermagraphics this year after completing his apprenticeship with Stephen Knight.

His unique portrait style is already being recognized in the area as his art collection lines the walls here at Perfection Dermagraphics.

 



Our Commercial

This is our commercial that has been playing in our local area. It aired during Miami Ink and select programs such as Comedy Central and Adult Swim.

For those who missed it or fall out of the coverage area of our commercial, it's available here.









 

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Perfection Dermagraphics is the oldest tattoo studio in the Chicago area to provide both custom tattooing and permanent cosmetics (permanent makeup). Located in Des Plaines Illinois, Perfection Dermagraphis has provided tattooing services in the greater Chicagoland area, and the surrounding northwest Chicago suburbs since 1991.
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