Early Bird Tattoo Company

Christina is awesome!! She was great to work with from start to finish. She really listened to what I wanted during the design process and made sure I was completely happy before moving on. During the tattooing process she made sure I was comfortable and stopped when I said I was done even though we still had more work to do. Two sessions later and I’m absolutely in love with what she created. It’s exactly what I wanted. I will defiantly be going back to her again.

The shop is very clean. The staff was very friendly and professional. Steve did my tattoo. He did a phenomenal job. I had been wanting the tattoo I got for a very long time but could not find someone who I thought would be a good fit for it until I came across early bird tattoo. Steve took the time to talk with me about everything from placement of the tattoo, to helping me see what I had wanted from a little different perspective when it came to adding color. I absolutely love my tattoo and will be back in the future.

Keep forgetting to post. My husband and I have been using Steve as our tattoo guy for like 5/6 years now. We both have 2 tattoos done by him. 1 for both of us of which were through his shop Early Bird Tattoo. Our most recent visit, He implemented our inspo for our wedding ring fingers of roses beautifully and did great for a touch up session on those as well. Then previously, For another tatt, he took a signature of one of my besties who passed unexpectedly on my arm exactly how she wrote it on our wedding card. He took my design of my husbands tiger/flame tattoo on his leg to a whole other level. Steve is our favorite to say the least. His skill and care is one to commend for. He is great to chat with and does a amazing job every time. He makes sure your comfortable, relaxed and prepped for the session. Always maintains a clean space as well. Well keep going to him for as long as we can. Thank you Steve!!

Jess was absolutely amazing. Very professional and detail oriented. I got my cartilage done and it was the least painful piercing I’ve ever gotten. So happy with my experience!

Wow! What an amazing experience we had with Jessica! I had researched options for my 7 year old to get her ears pierced and was recommended to her. We were told we could make a consultative appointment first to see how my daughter would do. Upon arriving we immediately were impressed with the cleanliness and brightness of the shop! Jessica greeted us and had such a warm smile that I immediately felt at ease. My daughter was nervous but picked out a pair of earrings and climbed into the big chair. Jessica has such a soothing and calming presence and she talked directly to my daughter engaging her in the conversation and explaining what she would be doing. While my daughter was nervous still she was also excited so we got the first ear done quickly with no tears! The second side did end up hurting a bit more (which I had heard was normal) but the whole experience was over in 20 minutes and despite some pain and a few tears my daughter was so happy! Fast forward a week later and they haven’t bothered her at all and look amazing! Such a less traumatic experience than we’ve heard from the earring guns at other places and the maintenance is so much easier too. Jessica made the experience so great and I will definitely be taking my youngest daughter there when she is ready! Thank you so much for helping with this special moment Jess!

The owner Jessica is the coolest chick I’ve met in a long time. She was very efficient and super kind. Her work is definitely worth your while. I love my new piercings I’ll be coming back/recommending this shop!

I got my nose piercing here with Jessica and she did so great. She was very knowledgeable and it was so quick and painless. So great my friend and I are planning to come get another piercing together here!

Jessica York was the absolute best and professional. She has done all my piercings which include my septum,ears and nose. All of which were quick and painless, and the aftercare that she provided not only made me feel like a valued customer, but it also makes me want to continue to have repeat business with early bird tattoo. I would recommend this place 10 out of 10 again.

Highly recommend!!! Steve brought my tattoo idea to life and made it better than I could have ever imagined! I had two seven-hour sessions for my half sleeve and he made sure I was comfortable the whole time and was very attentive and professional!The studio is clean and inviting and the rest of the staff is friendly too! I will definitely be coming back for all my tattoo needs! Thank you so much for a great experience 🙌🏻

I have been following Christina for a few years now and her as well as her fellow team provide a welcoming and comforting environment. Christina is a professional, exceeding in line and color work, she is super friendly and creates an awesome tattoo experience. Christina begins every tattoo with a comprehensive and deeply collaborative consultation to ensure you’re getting exactly what you want. She takes your ideas, making an original piece each session, taking the time to ensure you get the correct size and placement of your tattoo.Let’s not forget about Jessica: another professional and friendly artist at Early Bird. She is quick, clean, attentive, and more importantly - there for you if you have any questions even months after your piercing visit.It doesn’t end there, the whole crew of artists create beautiful and quality pieces. It feels like a family of artists who truly care for and support each others works. This is my definitive tattoo family for the foreseeable future.

Jess is an extremely wonderful and professional piercer! And Kyle is a fun and talented tattoo artist! Both experiences here were outstanding!

I’ve been collecting artwork from Lori Lockhart for a few years now and she’s such a wonderful artist. Early Bird is the new shop she is at and it’s absolutely beautiful inside with a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Very clean and lots of natural lighting. They have different products for tattoo and piercing aftercare and of course different jewelry for sale. The staff is very friendly and easy to talk to. I had a wonderful experience today and I thank everyone there for everything that they do. Cheers to new beginnings!

Christina is an amazing artist. She is patient and worked with me to get the exact design I wanted. I have 3 tattoos from her now and I love each one. The line work and shading is absolutely beautiful. She makes you feel comfortable and works hard to make sure you love the tattoo you are getting. Highly recommend.

If you’re looking for a tattoo/piercing shop this is the place! Steve and his team are the absolute best! I decided to go big for my first tattoo and get a full sleeve and I’m so glad I chose to come here! They are so warm and welcoming right when you walk in the door and the shop itself is super clean and modern. I thought it would be intimidating going into a tattoo shop for the first time but this place completely goes against that stigma. Steve is also extremely talented and I think his work speaks for itself. I had no idea what I was getting into since this was my first tattoo but he walked me through everything I needed to know from how the sessions would go down, the healing process and how to care for your tattoos when it’s all said and done! This will be the only place I go for any tattoo and I encourage everyone to go check it out if you’re looking into getting any tattoos or piercings!

Christina did an amazing job on my tattoo. Shes a great artist who really takes pride in her work. Best experience Ive had in my many years of getting tattoos.

The professionalism in this shop is beyond imaginable. Steve was my artist, twice now, and from the consultation to the design to the day of the appointment and beyond, there wasnt the slightest bit of doubt in my mind on choosing this shop. The artwork (Dumbledore and a Native American portrait with scenery) was performed on my left forearm, and I am completely satisfied with both. I get many compliments on them, and the credit is all thanks to Steve and this shop! This shop doesnt do tattoos. They perform artwork!

Took my 17 yr old daughters to get lobe piercing and one helix. Super clean facility. Jessica was so nice and explained everything so well. She was so helpful and said she is always available for any questions and concerns that may arise. :) would definitely recommend.

From my first tattoo a few years back to the arm sleeve I just had done, the artistry, skill, expertise, professionalism and so much more shown by Steve Florer is next level. Early bird, specifically Steve, is second to none and nothing like anything else I’ve ever seen. Plus Steve as a person is as great as the art he creates. For many years I wanted to get a tattoo but had not found someone that I truly trusted to design and then tattoo that design. Steve was well worth that wait. I gave him the ideas of items and things I wanted to include in the design. I appreciate the time he took to get to know me before he began the design and still continues to do after all these years. He really came up with the perfect design and each tattoo I have loved more than the last. I can tell all the passion and dedication that his has in all aspects. Each element in each tattoo is personal and has some meaning for me. It has been what I’ve been looking for. It was beyond incredible, it blew me away and still blows me away everyday. It far surpassed anything I could have dreamed of. He was able to combine everything seamlessly, making it incredibly cohesive especially the sleeve which took years. The realism and attention to detail is unreal. I get complemented all the time and its draw attention by its quality and workmanship. People are always impressed. Steve is in all sense of the word, an artist and craftsman and all around good person. I cannot wait to get started on another piece with him.

I absolutely loved my experience! There was no judgment what so ever! I will definitely come back for any piercing and tattoo needs!

Jessica changed my tongue bar and she was so sweet! I also got a new piece of jewelry for my daith and she added cute lil studs to my lobes! She was super sweet and made me feel welcomed! I will definitely be back! And I 100% recommend them!

Jess pierced both my conch and daith. She was lovely. She explained everything about the process, jewelry, aftercare, and made sure I understood and didnt have any questions before she proceeded. I didnt feel rushed, she made sure I knew how to contact her if any issues came up, and made a scary experience not so bad at all. Highly recommend. A+. 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Took my 14 year old for a helix piercing and would definitely recommend. Extremely clean, professional, and very calm demeanor. Highly recommend.

I have been going to Christian for years and have always had an awesome experience. Jess also pierced my daughter’s ears and that was very smooth for my 7 year old. Will always recommend!

Jessica did two of my daughter’s piercings. My daughter is 14 and she did wonderful with her and great explaining aftercare. Jessica is also available afterward during the healing process if any questions or concerns arise. Definitely recommend!

Highly recommend this shop for both tattoos and piercings!Jessica was so informative and awesome as a piercer. I learned a lot of new things and she was able to answer all of my questions! She explained the process thoroughly and I felt so comfortable with her!Christina always does amazing work! She is also very informative and makes sure shes explaining everything thoroughly for you!

Absolutely killer work from Kyle for the Friday The 13th Flash event! I’ve gotten work from him before and had to swing by the new shop to get more work from him!The new shop is very clean, all the employees are very friendly, and the vibes are great! Would absolutely recommend coming here - and if traditional style tats are your thing, make sure you hit up Kyle!

Jess is amazing. Ive been getting piercings for 10 years now, and Ive has the best experience with her. Shes done all 5 of my nostril piercings. Her after care is amazing, shes always there if you need help, and shes so quick and good at what she does you dont even know youre getting a piercing. Ive been going to her for over a year now and even followed her to the new shop. I will never see another piercer again.Plus her jewelery is beautiful. I recommend her to everyone so stop in and get some new piercings!

Always an amazing experience getting my piercings here. I’ve gotten three from Jessica, and she is always so patient and kind when doing them. She always takes her time to make sure they will turn out amazing and exactly how you want. I will always recommend her for your next, or even first, piercing!! Will definitely be back!

I’ve gone to Kyle for all of my tattoos so far and I’m in the process of finishing up a sleeve with him, super creative and friendly dude, the staff is very friendly and very professional and overall a super cool and fun environment!

My sister called ahead, made an appointment online, and prepaid for a piercing appointment for her 4 year old daughter. When she called, they stated they could do the piercing. Upon arriving to the appointment the lady at the counter stated 5 is the youngest they could do. Waste of time and money for an establishment that is poorly run.

I absolutely adore Christina, she has become my go to artist as she puts in a lot of time and effort into her pieces. I am always blown away by her creativity and passion and I can not wait to continue our journey together at this new location!I also want to say that Jessica is a wonderful piercer and takes extra care to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. I have more plans for piercings and can not wait to stop in!Everyone here just makes you feel welcomed!

Jessica is amazing. Super knowledgeable and takes so much care with piercings. She’s very upfront and honest about everything.

Jessica is by far the only piercer I would trust. She pierced both my ears and they healed perfectly. She is very educated and thorough not only about the piercing process but aftercare, and jewelry. She is also extremely good with piercing kids! She walks them through the process so they’re informed but also calm & safe. You are always in good hands with Jessica 🙌.

Jess York is an amazing piercer. She helped me find new jewelry and was very friendly during the piercing.

Absolutely love this place! Christina is an amazing artist and always has done an amazing job. Shes considerate, precise, and flexible within reason when it comes to designs and such.Jessica is also amazing. She is very kind and considerate. Shes always willing to find even the most unique piece of jewlery for you if need be.Thank you two! Cant wait to come back for more!

Ive been tattooed and pierced at this location and I love it. Jessica does amazing piercings and is super easy to work with. Christina has done several tattoos of mine and shes also amazing. Does beautiful work and shes easy to work with

Christina Moore is the best around. Her skills are remarkable and the quality of her work is unbeatable! Shop is very clean and sessions are private. Would highly recommend this artist and shop!

Amazing shop. Professional, incredibly clean, and awesome staff. Steve is a true artist and made my first tattoo experience super comfortable. His vision and skills are unmatched. Don’t look anywhere else, go to Early Bird, you will not be disappointed.

After receiving several tattoos from other shops and artists I will never go anywhere else after the experience I had here. From the very first appointment to the last, Steve was an amazing artist to work with. He took the time to understand my vision for the sleeve tattoo I wanted and after over 50 hours of time spent in the studio I can without reservation say that I would recommend Steve and this studio to any one of my friends and family members. The studio is extremely clean, openly inviting and free of the typical negatives a tattoo shop is known for. The staff was professional to each person I saw walk through the doors no matter how big or small the request was.

Edit: due to the quick response and exhibited professionalism of the responder I have changed my review from a 1 star to a 4 star. Thank you for recognizing the issue and addressing it and refunding my funds.I hate leaving bad reviews, but I feel that others will have the same issue I had. If you book online it does not give the appropriate time frame for your appointment. Even when you select your appropriate time zone, it doesn’t give you the correct time for your booking. This resulted in me booking a piercing appointment at six when apparently they close. They called at 4 o’clock asking where we were and tried to fit in at 5:30 which ended up not working for our schedule. I made an appointment because I wanted it done at that time and date for a special occasion. The shop tried to reschedule me for a later date. However, that wouldn’t work for me and they ended up stating that they have a no refund policy whatsoever even though I paid the full price ahead of time for the piercings and they would not refund me. They said they don’t have a refund policy, but it says on the minor piercing that the piercer can refuse service and then offer a refund for safety reasons. So there is a refund policy they just refuse to give it to anyone. I think it ridiculous that I should lose my money for their failure in scheduling ability. Had I actually received a service, sure, I’d have changed my tune but this is an unacceptable business practice regardless of the purported skill of the team at Early Bird.Don’t book online until they fix their site or be prepared to shift your schedule around to fix their website failures and their business approach. *** double check as they may have fixed the scheduling issue.

Steve Florer at Early Bird Tattoo Company is without a doubt one of the top tattoo artists in this area!! I entrusted him with designing my full back piece, which included working with small preexisting tattoos and a cover up of an old tattoo, as well as designing my whole arm sleeve, and there’s a third piece is in the works!! Not only does he have the skills and experience but he genuinely listens to what you want the piece to be, welcomes your feedback, and incorporates or rather transforms it into art that you will love to permanently wear and get compliments from everywhere you go!! This shop is also my go-to for piercings and jewelry!

I can’t say enough about Steve. He handles each step of the tattooing process with true professionalism. From the consultation it was clear Steve was going to deliver a one of a kind piece of artwork and man did he!! His attention to details and willingness to work with you as the client made the process seamless. Steve and his staff offer a clean and welcoming environment that makes the tattooing experience enjoyable. I would recommend Steve for anyone looking for a high quality tattoo.

I had a walk-in piercing done today by Jess and I am so happy I came to her! She made me feel very comfortable and explained what she was doing before she did it. I had great conversation with her, she answered any questions I had, and it is nice to know it can be easy to get ahold of her if I have any questions/concerns later. The pricing is very fair. I’m excited to come back here in the future!

If you’re in the market for a new tattoo or piercing Early Bird is the place for you! I finished a half sleeve with Steve earlier this year, and I’ve already been back for my first session on another. His work is truly incredible, and inspiring. The shop is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and the staff are very friendly, welcoming, and supportive. It’s a great place full of really talented people doing what they love, and you won’t be disappointed you came here!

Jess was wonderful in regards to recommending jewelry for an existing piercing as well as taking the time to discuss options for a new piercing. Her attention to detail and gentle manner of piercing are exactly what keeps me going back to her! She’s great no matter if you need a first time piercer or are just looking for a new piercer.

Christina is amazing! Just finished my 4th tattoo with her. Highly recommend her. I get compliments all the time on the pieces she has done. The shop is welcoming and always clean!

I had my tattoo done here with Christina, and she always does such amazing work! She makes sure everything is always perfect and that you are happy with everything single little detail! I have gone to her for multiple tattoos and have always been nothing but impressed with how great they turn out.

Got my tattoo with Kayla, she was super sweet and it came out so good! The place is real chill and clean.

Christine is so sweet, helpful and professional. She had super close attention yo detail and the studio was so clean.

Christina is a fantastic artist. If you want color, she is the perfect fit. (Even if you don’t want color, her work will make you want color) Christinas work is incredible and her dedication to producing quality art will always keep me coming back! I couldn’t imagine going to anyone else for ink.

Christina is the best!! She never fails to bring ideas to life, and her artistic style is beyond compare! I will always recommend going to her for your vivid, bright, colorful tattoo needs!!

Without a doubt Steve is the best artist in our area. His work speaks for itself but all of the other parts of the experience were spot-on too. His shop is spotless, the staff is friendly and everyone really seem to like to work for him. The experience was perfect and were already working up the art for my next piece.

Steven at Early bird is the best! After he and his family arrived from California, less than a decade ago, I easily built a relationship with him and his family. Come to find out, Steven is an artist (and marketer) in the true sense of the word.. from tattooing to photography and even fashion. I had been getting tattooed for 20 years prior to meeting Steve and had bounced around to different shops. Now, early bird is my only option. No matter the style, Steven or one of his talented staff will blow you away with their talent.

Steve Florer did a phenomenal job! If you’re looking for somewhere to get a tattoo, look no more! You just have to see for yourself. This will be my forever go to place. 🤩

Earlybird has the best artists in all of valpo! The shop manager is highly professional and the shop is impeccably clean. Every measure is taken to keep a completely sterile environment and they deliver custom tattoo artwork that is exactly what the client asks for.

Came here to get my first ever tattoo and I loved it! Everyone was so nice and professional. Christina was awesome and did an amazing job! So glad I came here!

Jessica was absolutely amazing and so quick with my piercing! She answered all of my questions and absolutely went above and beyond. Definitely going back for more once I’m all healed!

Christina Moore is an awesome artist. shes always very welcoming, sweet, always listens to what you want done and how you want it done (i.e detail, color, size, etc.) I have been going to her for 5 years and she never disappoints!

Clean and comfortable space. Very happy with the piercings I’ve gotten here!

A new studio filled with multiple excellent artists! Christina has done multiple tattoos for me and does outstanding work, definitely check out her portfolio!

Hands down, the best studio I’ve been to!!Very professional artists that work with you in all aspects of your (tattoo) artwork and a very clean and friendly facility.Definitely my choice for all future tattoos!!

Steve Florer has been an absolute amazing artist to work with. He listens to my ideas and is very honest and open with me. I have been working with him on multiple pieces for the last 2 years and I can’t wait to keep working with him.

Love it here. Tattoos, piercings, aftercare, jewelry, advice... just perfect all around.

Went to Early Bird to have my daughter’s ears pierced by Jess. I asked around and quite a few parents at my daughter’s gymnastics class said she is the one to go to. Jess is AMAZING.

Jessica was very sweet and made my daughter feel very comfortable when peircing her ears. I was impressed with the cleanliness and overall experience.

Steve is so awesome, his work is just incredible. and really transforms your ideas into a reality. Personable, staff is great, environment clean and comforting. Early Bird has my stamp of approval for sure!

Jess is so patient and reassuring. She explained the whole process. We wouldnt go anywhere else!

Amazing artists for custom designs, clean and professional environment, made sure I was comfortable start to finish

Just went in for my 5th tattoo from Lori and my first one at Early Bird. Shop is very clean and all staff is very professional. I highly recommend for anybody to tattooed here.

Bri has done two of my tattoos so far! She’s an amazing artist and very talented! She’s got a bright future ahead of her.

Ive gone here to have my nose pierced and Ive taken my daughter here to get her ears pierced.

Got my septum piercing and Jessica was so insanely nice let me take a moment to get prepped and gave me a tissue for the on slaught of tears

Very sweet and respectful artists. And the diversity with art style between the artist is amazing. Theyll take good care of you!

Extremely clean and professional shop.Jessica always does an awesome job!

Everyone at Early Bird was so incredibly nice and the artists are all super talented. Amazing vibe, I felt so at home and comfortable.

Steve Florer is an amazing artist. I would highly recommend!

Highest quality and most professional tattooing in NWI

Love my tattoo. Lori was great😊

Steve is I scammer, took my money