Meet The Team
Founder, Head Piercer
Chux
Chux founded Old Traditions Body Art in February of 2017 and has been piercing in the Elgin area for 18 years. Chux hand makes jewelry for Old Traditions and loves doing complex ear projects. He is a long time APP member and has taught classes for various piercing associations across the globe about the spirituality of piercing. In his spare time, Chux hangs out with his kids and does handpoke tattooing.
Piercer, General Manager
Em
Em has been at Old Traditions since 2018. They are an APP member, and have attended piercing conferences in Las Vegas, Mexico, Spain and taught a mental health class in Bogota, Columbia. Em has passion for piercing children and the relationship between mental health and body modification. In their spare time, Em loves to travel and attend concerts.
Piercer
Salem
Salem has been at Old Traditions since summer of 2020. She is an APP member and has attended two piercing conferences in Las Vegas. Salem's favorite thing to do at work is help style and pierce complex ear projects! In her spare time, she spends time making art and hanging out with her two cats and dog.
Piercer
Pete
You can find Piercer Pete piercing here at Old Traditions Body Art four days a week! Pete has gained a beautiful clientele piercing everything from kid's lobes, a teenager's eyebrow, to reopening 40 year old earlobe piercings with his outgoing and hilarious personality. In his spare time, Pete loves to pamper his long haired Dachshund, Mousse.
Gallery Staff, Apprentice
Silva
Silva has been in the piercing industry managing the front of house for four years and her jewelry set up is absolutely stunning! She loves doing inventory and organizing the studio just as much as she loves working hands on with clients! In her spare time, Silva likes cross stitching and attending shuffleboard meet ups.
Gallery Staff, Apprentice
Sarah
Sarah came to Old Traditions from managing the front end of a hair salon, so she is absolutely natural at working at the studio! She is the most kind and comforting face to greet you when entering Old Traditions. In her spare time, Sarah loves cuddling her cat Brutus and styling trendy outfits.
Gallery Staff
Kay
Kay is another welcoming face you see when you come into Old Traditions Body Art. She has been a client with us for seven years and was finally hired for her impeccable customer service and style! She is in school for jewelry making, so keep an eye out for jewelry she creates sooner than later. In her spare time, Kay creates art in a countless number of mediums.
Gallery Staff, Photographer
Haley
Haley started as Old Traditions Body Art as our Photographer in 2021. We welcomed her as a permanent part of our team because she was jumping right into the role! You can catch Haley's jewelry photos on the Old Traditions Instagram as well as on our online store. In Haley's spare time, she is student teaching Kindergarden!
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