Skin of A Different Color

$$$$ • Tattoo, Piercing

2080 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60505

About Skin of A Different Color

Skin of A Different Color is a tattoo and body piercing shop located in Aurora, IL, established by Craig Murphy in 1986. The shop specializes in tattoos, piercings, body jewelry, and tattoo aftercare. Craig Murphy, with his passion for art and various mediums, aimed to provide high-quality tattoos in a professional and comfortable atmosphere. The shop boasts an incredibly talented artist, Mr. Maxx, who has been praised for his iconic body of work, exceptional consistency, and creative style. He is recognized as a pioneer in the tattoo industry by many satisfied clients. The team at Skin of A Different Color is known for their attention to detail, friendliness, cleanliness, kindness, and respect towards every customer. They offer fair prices and are considered the best in the area. Visitors often find the staff very nice and professional, with one reviewer noting that the piercer was funny and took time to help them mentally prepare. Many customers praise the shop for doing great work, including perfectly copying designs freehand and providing excellent service at reasonable prices. If interested in their services, it is recommended to visit the shop in person, leave contact information, and wait for a spot to open up.

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  • Jun 2026

    Creg is the best tattoo artist any where in Aurora. He did 1 on my upper left arm and it still looks good after all these years, GOD BLESS SKIN OF A DIFFERENT COLOR 🙏 ILL BE BACK !!

  • Jun 2026

    I honestly can’t say enough good things about my experience with Craig. This was my first-ever tattoo, and it was also a memorial tattoo for someone who meant a lot to me, so it was something very personal and important. Going into it, I was a little nervous, but Craig made the entire experience comfortable and stress-free from start to finish.

    He took the time to listen to my story, understand the meaning behind the tattoo, and make sure every detail was exactly right. The care and respect he showed throughout the process meant a lot to me. He didn’t just give me a tattoo he helped create a lasting tribute that I’ll proudly carry with me for...read full review

  • May 2026

    Craig was a blast to work with as always, both me and my girlfriend have gotten a few tattoos from him before we even started dating. so we thought it seemed fit to go to him for our match couples tattoo. He was very efficient and quick, great prices. We definitely will be going back for more tattoos, and another magic card trick because those blew our minds.

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 12:30 - 8PM
Wednesday: 12:30 - 8PM
Thursday: 12:30 - 8PM
Friday: 12:30 - 10PM
Saturday: 12:30 - 10PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

price range: average walk-ins welcome wheelchair accessible accepts credit cards private lot parking bike parking

Location

2080 E New York St, Aurora

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