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Robot Piercing and Tattoo
602 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, United States
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Robot Piercing and Tattoo
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Co
Review №1

I couldnt be happier with my experience at Robot! Jo was an absolute delight to work with. She was so welcoming, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. I got a septum piercing. I barely even felt the needle go through, and the placement is perfect. The price was very reasonable, and their COVID protcols were excellent. The shop is lovely, clean, and fun, with a great selection of jewelry. I highly recommend them for all your piercing needs!

Gr
Review №2

What a joke of a place. Find an actual reputable piercer somewhere else. Do they not do what you want? Have fun getting charged for it anyway

li
Review №3

I just had my nose pierced here by Jo and it was an amazing experience! She was patient, kind, and walked me through the entire process from start to finish. My appointment was very quick but I didn’t feel rushed at all. Her experience and skill made things run smoothly and professionally. She took care to place my piercing in a spot she thought would look the best which I really appreciated. Overall I felt very taken care of!Bonus: on the consent form they ask for your preferred pronouns which I really liked! 😊

Mi
Review №4

I got my nostril and helix pierced here and let me just say that I had the best experience. Jo was amazing; explained everything, made suggestions, answered all of my questions, and so kind and thoughtful. I really appreciated the shops cleanliness, covid guidelines, and vibe. Jo made it so that I was calm and comfortable, making sure I knew exactly what was going to happen. I highly, highly recommend this place!! ❤ Thank you again, Jo, for a great experience! I absolutely adore my new piercings!

Ai
Review №5

Wonderful people, very talented piercer, and they made me and my friend feel so comfortable.

Em
Review №6

OMG this was probably the best piercing experience I’ve ever had. (And I’ve had 8 in total). The piercer, Jo, was very kind and professional with me. She made me feel relaxed and empowered throughout the entire process. 100000/10 would recommend!

ab
Review №7

Recently came here for a double nostril piercing and had a really positive experience! Shop has a nice atmosphere and lots of jewelry options. I had Jo do my piercings and she thoroughly talked me through the process along with proper aftercare. Appreciated the safety protocols taken and cleanliness, would definitely come here again! : )

El
Review №8

Painless experience for my first piercing. Super professional and clean. They use hand needles rather than a gun, which is even cleaner. Overall concerned for my well-being, a thorough questionnaire beforehand and fairly priced. $50 total for piercing and small hoop. Took 2 minutes to get pierced (if that) and everyone was very friendly. Good jewelry selection too.

Jo
Review №9

They do great work here. Walked me gently through my first piercing experience. Everything went smoothly, and each stage of the process felt accommodative and easy. Im considering coming back here for a tattoo.

Ke
Review №10

Shop is so beautiful. Jo is so kind and informative. She really helped guide my choices and kept a calm environment. I fell in love with my eyebrow piercing immediately. The Rook in my ear is amazing as well. Will definitely go back!

Se
Review №11

I recently got a PA here, and let me tell you, It was a very relaxing experience. I was told exactly what was going to happen, and exactly how I will feel. The shop is extremely clean and very professional, as well as the artists. Its also very Portland, which is always nice.

m
Review №12

Mostly good experiences here. Had a tattoo artist that I didn’t absolutely love, but I don’t think she works here anymore. The belly button piercing I got here is also a little crooked, but that may just be how it healed? Overall very friendly people, and good service, and a great selection of jewelry.

Ma
Review №13

I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately it didn’t work out :( I initially went in to find a hoop for my ear. I drove 30 minutes because I heard great things about the shop. When arrived to shop for a hoop (in the permitted browsing/ shopping time window) I was told that I needed to make an appointment so that a piercer could size my piercing and tell me what size hoop I needed. I was disappointed, but went home and made an appointment. Showed up for my next appointment for a different person to visually guarantee what size hoop I would need (so I didn’t need this second appointment) and tell me if I want a hoop in this size I would need to special order but that she could not help me, I needed to do this via email. Two trips to a piercing shop with different answers from different people and no services provided :( neither person I spoke to seemed very interested in helping me and did not respect the time I spent making appointments and driving to the shop.

Em
Review №14

Got my nose pierced here and it was a great experience beginning to end. It healed perfectly better than any piercing Ive had!

Po
Review №15

Why would you go anywhere else?This shop is extremely clean and professional, with a fun funky vibe and robot art all over. They offer a wide selection of jewelry and competitive prices.Jo is an legendary-level piercer, and is going to make sure your piercing will last forever and look great. She is a super cool person and will make you feel comfortable by talking you through her process.Its difficult to find the words to describe Austin, but heres some: badass, quality, jiu-jitsu, nerd culture, ink master, friend, creative. If you want bold lines, tattoos to brag about and show off, and fun conversations...hes your man. Ive been going to him for years and he is well worth the investment.On Instagram:@austin_rose_ta2@robotpiercingtattoo

Ma
Review №16

Jo Case was FANTASTIC. She cares and is fast with the procedure. Highly recommend.

Ni
Review №17

Jo and the rest of the staff here are friendly, professional, but also casual and inviting. Jo is one of the best piercers in the body mod business, and always makes every mod appointment feel smooth and anxiety free. Covid precautions are taken very seriously here; the shop and tattoo and piercing rooms are extremely clean-kept. There is a good variety of jewelery available, from simple inexpensive wood and glass, to more ornate and pricey stone and metal works. Worth the visit to the Pearl.

Ka
Review №18

I got pierced here the other day and it was a great experience! The lady who did my piercing was very nice and made me feel comfortable

Ed
Review №19

I had an appointment with Jo for a few piercings and she made the entire experience so pleasant. I was anxious going into my appointment but she was so helpful and answered all of my questions. I would definitely go back for more piercings!

Ar
Review №20

Edit: I ended up removing both piercings because they didn’t heal well and weren’t placed correctly.The atmosphere and piercers were really kind when I was there and I felt very comfortable getting my nip piercings. My piercer talked about consent and made the experience very good for me! However, after 2 years my left nip piercing would not heal and I had to come to terms with the fact it was not pierced correctly in the first place. It was crooked and was not placed correctly. My right is okay, but my left was definitely not. Even when I reached out because I was concerned, I was just told it looked fine and I needed to upkeep aftercare. I recently took it out because it kept bothering me due to discomfort and embarrassment of the placing, and I plan on getting it repierced somewhere else in the future.

Se
Review №21

The establishment is absolutely beautiful, and the piercing room was comforting instead of feeling sterile. The person I went to get pierced with was feeling nervous, and the piercer went out of her way to absolutely make sure that everyone was comfortable. And, my piercing was nearly painless - absolutely impressed with everything.

Yu
Review №22

I got body piercings from this place, and they are clean and professional. Very knowledgeable

ni
Review №23

Best piercing spot in Portland. Zack made me feel extremely comfortable and was very gentle!

Ke
Review №24

Jean is fantastic in the best tattooist ever

se
Review №25

Was able to make a same day appt with Tracy and had an excellent experience. Covid times are not the easiest to move about and do business as normal, so greatly appreciate businesses that work hard (and jump through many hoops) to stay open and serve their customers. Consistently wonderful service from Robot over the years getting new piercings and having jewelry changed out. Highly recommend the friendly and competent team at Robot!

R
Review №26

Theyre phenomenally nice when I went there, my piercings from them look great and healed perfectly. The jewelry they use and sell is high quality, and, now, Im so glad they sell jewelry online. I lost a stud, and my local piercing shop has an awful website/info and no contactless or low contact options for getting jewelry. Happy to keep giving robot my love and money, and cant wait until everything is open and safe again so I can go back to them.

Un
Review №27

I have gotten two piercings from Jo two years apart and both experiences have been amazing! The most recent piercing I received was during covid times and they are very thorough in their sanitizing and covid protocols. Jo Chase is one of the kindest people I have ever met and my piercings turned out amazing! Jo knows her stuff and I will definitely be returning to robot for my future piercing needs!

Iz
Review №28

Amazing customer service great selection highly recommended

Cr
Review №29

Austin Rose is awesome!!! Im definitely getting another tattoo.

Gu
Review №30

I got my septum pierced. Jo was super professional and walked my through the whole process. 10/10 will go back for any more piercings I want to get.

Ja
Review №31

I just want to start out with saying that you get what you pay for. Came in with my husband and a friend and all three of us ended up leaving with new piercings.Jo did a very meticulous job of making sure each piercing was aligned perfectly and anatomically appropriately. It is a very pressure-free shop with a very positive atmosphere. Extremely clean, awesome service, beautiful jewelry. I will definitely be returning for more piercings.There is definitely a reason why this shop is so highly rated.

Fi
Review №32

Excellent artistry! At first glance Robot Piercing looks like the perfect place for a 1st time piercer :-) both Jo and the staff had big smiles and were glad to have me visit! Jo was absolutely amazing and informative and an expert. Aseptic technique was used without hesitation. I had a 12 year old with me and she watched the whole thing with ease. My only regret is not getting a pic with Jo. And then, to top it all off, I am a visitor from North Carolina and she provided me with a local high caliber shop in my area Warlocks. Just a pinch and I have my gold ball titanium post in just the right place. It looks beautiful. Thanks Jo!!

Lo
Review №33

I loved this place. The person that did my piercing was so awesome. She told me what she was going to do and was pretty funny to. I would so go back there to get another piercing or tattoo

Is
Review №34

I wandered in here for a piercing mid-afternoon and am so glad I did! Jo was professional and warm, and made the experience so comfortable. I thought I wanted one thing, and walked out with something different—and perfect! She had a sense of what I actually wanted :) highly recommend this place!

Sc
Review №35

Very unmotivated to help you get what youve come there for. I went in for my industrial piercing only to be told (falsely) that I didnt have enough space for one, which again, was incorrect as I now have one and have had zero issues with it AT ALL. The piercer simply didnt want to bother helping me.After this incorrect news that I couldnt get my dream piercing, I was clearly upset, but the person working there convinced me to get my helix as a close second, which I was okay with and thought it would be nice....Expect the fact that they pierced it with a *hoop*, something you should never do if you want your piercing to heal correctly and support different types of jewelry. At the time, I was unaware of this and was reassured by the staff that it would be fine, when clearly it wasnt. Yes, that is a slip on my part, but as trained pressfessionals they should and do know better! They also largely overcharge for their below average work. Save yourself the pain and money and look elsewhere in PDX for your next body mod! Your body will thank you. I have multiple piercing and this one was by far the worst I have ever gotten. If I could give 0 stars, I very much would.

Ra
Review №36

The staff there were so professional. I had my nostril pierced and it was quick and done well. I’m really happy with the work done.

Me
Review №37

I had a great time having Austin tattoo the start of my Mandalorian tattoo. He was funny, easy to talk to and very accommodating. He let me pick a show to watch while he tattooed me. (Which I thought was a sweet touch cause sometimes you dont always wanna listen to 80s rock music for 3 hours straight) Ive looking forward to finishing this piece and see where the next ideas take us. Highly recommend 👌

Dr
Review №38

Jo did a excellent job piercing me! She is incredible and pierced me with expertise that I must sing her praises. Thank you so much! Everyone I encountered at Robot was so incredibly helpful and informative too. I was nervous at first but the experience was not at all as painful as I had remembered it being. The shop has a beautiful selection of jewelry and everyone was so personable it made for a great experience. I highly recommend! I love my piercings and will make sure to tell my friends to come here for any of their piercing/jewelry needs.

MA
Review №39

I got my septum pierced a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. The counter staff did a great job of making me feel welcome and Jo (the piercer) made me feel very calm and at ease. Not only is my septum ring placed perfectly, she did it super quickly and was very swift. The shop is very clean, and the jewelry is the best quality out there. Will definitely be going again.

Al
Review №40

Excellent shop! I had my nostril pierced here and the staff were clear-spoken, good-natured and professional. All of the equipment was sterile and opened in front of me when we were ready to begin the procedure. The piercer was fast and skilled. All in all a great experience!

Pa
Review №41

Absolutely will return! The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Pricing is very fair.

Sa
Review №42

Extremely professional and knowledgeable staff. Good prices. Tracy with a Y is the best.

Mi
Review №43

Fantastic experience. Three friends walk in and ask to get rose outlines. Zach had them all done in under an hour, with each piece taking under five minutes. Cleaning and sterilizing took the longest.It was amazing that he was able to do everything on such short notice. Great guy. Good work. Strongly recommend.

Br
Review №44

Absolutely amazing shop! I love the vibe of the whole place and its next to one of the best Pizza places in town. ZMCTattoo (Zach) did an AMAZING job! I recommend him and this shop to anyone looking at getting a tattoo in the Portland area. I cant wait to get my next piece done by ZMC!

Sh
Review №45

These guys are awesome! They make you feel welcome and the place is clean and just a cool place. My daughter had a painless nose piercing and Zack was flawless. We are going to recommend this place to everyone.

je
Review №46

This review is for the guest piercer, Chris. My experience with this professional was extremely disappointing and also slightly disturbing. Things started out fine with Chris marking two dots, one on each of my ears, and asking me to take a look to see if I liked the placement. I did not feel like the dots were even, so I asked him to slightly move one dot. He had a problem with this and told me that his dots were even and it would be a mistake to move one. I tried to explain my vision for the aesthetic of the piercings I was looking for, and the look on his face and his attitude told me that many girls looking for ear piercings had explained their silly visions to him a thousand times before and he did not have patience for yet another customer who was wrong. He reluctantly moved the dot, and I liked the placement better! He did not like this and told me the new placement did not look good. I then asked him to slightly move the dot on the other ear just a hair to see if it could more accurately match this one, and he immediately adopted a the customer is always right big fake smile and proceeded to move the new dot so far from the original placement that anyone looking at it would immediately be able to tell it was off. He was trying to prove a point. HIS point. I felt extremely uncomfortable with his behavior and should have walked away, but I politely asked him to please move the dot back to where it was. After he moved it back, I asked him how they looked. He refused to give me his opinion, so then I asked him if it was ok if I got another person to take a quick look. He sighed a giant noticeable sigh, said it was fine, removed his gloves, and sat down like I was being exceptionally demanding. It took me less than ten seconds to ask someone if they liked the placement of the dots. My business took less than ten minutes of his time, and I paid $130 including tip. I have had a lot of piercings and tattoos before, and the experience you have while getting a body modification sticks with you. I cant look at my new piercings without feeling very disappointed and am considering taking them out because of this.

Su
Review №47

16 y.o. got an ear piercing. Jo was great. Highly recommend.

Da
Review №48

I got my belly button pierced here by Jo and she was so wonderful. I was incredibly nervous, but Jo was able to make the entire process quick and easy. I am definitely coming back here in the future. Everyone there was welcoming and super nice.

Na
Review №49

I went to get my cartilage piercing today there and they were so friendly! they asked me exactly what i wanted and made sure i knew what i was getting. afterwards, they explained the healing process and how to properly take care of it. the earring was included in the piercing price so it was in total only 40$! 10/10 would recommend!

Ga
Review №50

Facilities are clean, prices are reasonable, care instructions are easy to understand and my new peircing didnt get infected so I assume good.

산토
Review №51

I went there to get a cartilage piercing redone and I am more than happy with the result and quality of service I received! The ladies at the counter were so nice and talked with me about what I wanted different from my previous piercing and discussed various placement options due to the shape of my ear. My wait time was minimal (it wasnt overly busy) and once in the room we went to the mirror and together chose the spot for my piercing to go. After that my ear was cleaned and pierced in minutes. Very speedy and well done! The aftercare talk was also detailed and clearly presented. I felt much more informed and clear about how to care for my ear. I definitely recommend this place!!

Ar
Review №52

Fantastic shop with wonderful people. Ive had a few pieces done by Zach Cox (ZMCTattoo on instagram) and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Next time I get pierced or tattooed, Im definitely coming here again.

Li
Review №53

Walked in to get my septum repierced. Counter staff were SUPER friendly and knowledgeable, piercer was efficient, calm, and left me very at ease. I’ve never been in a more professional shop, and the tattoo artist who was there at the time also talked to us whole we waited and was THE coolest guy. Fastest healed piercing I’ve ever had and it feels so much better now that it’s in the right spot.

Al
Review №54

The folks here are super kind and knowledgeable! Going into new piercing studios can be intimidating for me but they made me feel really comfortable, theyre super helpful and answered all the questions I had and made some great recommendations for jewelry and what not. Ill be back for an6 future piercing needs for sure!

El
Review №55

My boyfriend just got his septum pierced and the process was so easy and smooth and we felt very welcomed by the two ladies upfront! 10/10 would recommend.

Ja
Review №56

Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Jo was kind, precise, and skilled: my lobe piercings were expertly done and almost painless! Major props for being a safe and welcoming space for all sorts of folx. A++, would go again.

Ka
Review №57

I went into Robot to get my Rooke pierced. The counter staff was SO nice. They helped me get checked in and made paperwork super easy. The woman that pierced my ear was FANTASTIC. She had it done before I even realized, and it did not hurt one bit. They had an excellent selection of jewelry for all types of piercings. It was very clean and they used good sterile techniques. I work in a hospital so that is something that is always on my radar. I WILL be returning here. It was a GREAT experience. :D

Me
Review №58

My 2 sisters and I had a wonderful experience at Robot Piercing & Tattoo. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by the gal at the main counter. I cant remember her name, but she was very knowledgeable about everything we had questions about, she helped us w/ all of the paper work, and recommended certain jewelry for the piercings we were inquiring about. Unfortunately my youngest sister w/ us was too young to get a piercing w/ out our parents consent (we were from out of state and probably should have looked up the laws in OR - haha) but the gal at the counter still made my sisters experience pleasurable just by chatting w/ her.Once it was time for the piercings, Andrew was awesome. He too was knowledgeable about any questions we had and went over some of the paperwork too about how to properly take care of our piercings before and after the piercing. If we are ever back into town and want any piercings, I know where to go. Thanks again!!!

Ja
Review №59

Got a dermal piercing here and the experience was really laid back, reassuring and professional. Will be coming back for future piercings.

El
Review №60

Have gone here for my last piercings and have had all my other jewelry replaced by them. Super amazing staff who can give you great advice and new piercings!

Sh
Review №61

The girl up front was amazing...she explained things well and made me so comfortable..and my puppies loved her! Jo did a great job on my nose....definitely recommend 💖

Th
Review №62

I had a great experience at this shop with Butterz McLoven. I was on vacation here and decided to take my cousin to get a matching tattoo for her graduation present. They made sure to be very clear about what I wanted, where I wanted it, and how much it would cost. Since it was my first tattoo she made sure to prepare me for the whole experience. I would highly recommend this shop since they are reasonably priced and they are great people.

Ka
Review №63

This place was awesome. Visiting the city and decided on a whim to get my ear pierced and Im so glad I came here. They were so professional, helpful, and rad.

Sk
Review №64

Got my nose pierced here. Perfect and awesome staff. was over in no time at all, and reasonable prices for such a good and clean job. I recommend them with high regards.

Na
Review №65

Just got my nips pierced here. Super clean and rad people! I will definitely be back to this empowering place.

Pa
Review №66

I went here for ear piercings. I loved the staff (so friendly) and the shop. Some of the most beautiful jewelry Ive ever seen. Definitely going back.

ev
Review №67

Was welcomed pretty warmly to begin, however because I’m under 18 they require a birth certificate which, I mean, cmon, no one has a copy of. We did supply ID (my legal guardian and I), social security documents (to prove she is my mother), as well as medical bills to further prove our relationship. We had our passports, but it still wasnt enough. We asked to speak with the owner after they said it was policy, however they kept saying, quite condescendingly, that the owner wouldn’t take any calls until the next day, which obviously is an incredible inconvenience. One of the employees was quite patronizing and rude, don’t think I’ll ever go again or recommend it.

Ju
Review №68

Got my nose pierced by Jo today and definitely going back there for my future piercings! Cool lady and very thorough with procedures. Recommended 100%

Br
Review №69

I got my ears gauged here 5 years ago, and swung by today for new plugs after having taken them out a while ago. They delivered the same excellent customer service I experienced before, and I cant recommend them more!

lo
Review №70

I got a gauge today and absolutely love it Jo my artist was super cool and did not shuger coat the prosess I would highly recommend robots for any work

Je
Review №71

I was very nervous about getting my nose pierced but they made me feel calm and confident. What stood out to me about this place is the fact that I fainted and they took very good care of me until I gained myself. Highly recommend !

Je
Review №72

I got my helix done at Robot tattoo and Piercing. Anna made the experience quick and close to painless. I plan on going to Robot for all of my future piercings. Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №73

Zach at robot tattoo took a deposit from me to create a tattoo art. Booked an appointment 1 month later without showing me a final design. I asked for the final 1 day prior to appointment just to be sure that i want it.The man re-scheduled appointment for 3 weeks and then said he cant work with me and kept the deposit.He is a thief and a lazy artist. Stay away.

Ja
Review №74

Awesome service!

Ka
Review №75

I went to Robot Piercing and Tattoo to get a black and grey tattoo done by Austin. He is a fantastic artist who works efficiently, and embodies great customer service. Additionally, the shop staff are all awesome!I would absolutely recommend Robot Piercing and Tattoo!

Bu
Review №76

Went in and got a quick Oni Mask from Austin. One of the best tattoo experiences Ive ever had. Amazing Artist al around, will be coming back for more soon!

Kr
Review №77

Ive gotten pierced here twice and both times I was 100% satisfied before and after. They are professional, clean, and probably way too cool for me. Ill only go here while Im in Portland.

ma
Review №78

You need to check out Austin Rose he is an excellent artist, I wouldnt trust anyone else to create an ink masterpiece!!

Je
Review №79

Their peircer is super friendly and super knowledgeable

Er
Review №80

Incredibly helpful place and very welcoming, highly recommend if you have any questions about piercings and care

Sa
Review №81

Jo is the best, she makes you feel super comfortable and calm during her work!

Ke
Review №82

Very kind and professional

Br
Review №83

Jo is such a comforting piercer ! Very clean and professional with so many jewelry pieces to choose from !! Renee is a great tattoo artist and has a light hand which makes getting tattooed a much more pleasant experience !!

Br
Review №84

I got my tragus and helix pierced and they were friendly, helpful and quick!

ni
Review №85

Would absolutely recommend to anyone. Ive been going here for over a decade and theyve never disappointed.

Mo
Review №86

I went there with two friends for their 18th birthdays to get cartilage piercings. This was my first professional piercing, and a wonderful experience! The place is tucked away and full of natural light, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about everything we asked. I really didnt know what to expect, since I had heard so many stories of cartilage piercings being really painful or that it crunched when the needle went through.This wasnt the case at all! Our piercer was Jo Case, who was really awesome. She explained everything she was about to do, plus was extremely sterile in her practice. She made jokes and made me feel very comfortable getting pierced. The actual piercing was very quick with minimal pain, more just a pinch. I would definitely recommend Robot!

C.
Review №87

This was my second time getting pierced at Robot. The first time, they fixed my old earlobe holes that were scarred and crooked thanks to a crappy earring gun piercing long ago, and helped me put in implant grade surgical steel hoops to let my ears heal properly. Recently, I walked in on a whim to get an industrial helix (3 cartilage piercings). They were more than accommodating, the process took no more than 15 minutes from walking in to walking out. I was a weenie about the pain by the 3rd piercing, and another employee came in and made some smalltalk with me to distract me, which was really nice. Pricing was great too! I will be sure to be back to buy more high quality jewelry from them (and maybe another piercing or two).

Ai
Review №88

Got my nose stud here they were very friendly and patient would reccomend to all ages

so
Review №89

Very knowledgeable. Friendly and great atmosphere. Highly recommended!!

Vi
Review №90

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good selection of jewelry.

Au
Review №91

Best piercing parlor in Portland! Hands down!

D
Review №92

Excellent service, jewelry selection, and competitive prices.

Ar
Review №93

Lovely shop, Jo the owner is easy to speak with.

KS
Review №94

About a year ago, I was visiting a friend in Portland. I was only in town for the weekend, but we both wanted tattoos. We werent able to get appointments at our first choice shops, but we liked the artists galleries and the reviews we saw about Robot, so we both made appointments with Zach. The counter staff was friendly, but it took a long time to even meet Zach and discuss what we wanted. We were both getting relatively small tattoos, so the sketching process was quick.My friend decided to go first. He pressured her to change her design, but she didnt want to. After a few minutes, they did come to a compromise and we decided to go ahead. Her tattoo was going on her ribs, well below the side of her bra. Zach required her to remove her bra anyway, and wouldnt provide her with anything to cover herself with. He said that it was because he didnt like having anything in his way when he was working, and kept insisting that hes a professional and sees female bodies all the time. That really isnt the point--if a client is uncomfortable, he should try to accommodate them. He did close the privacy curtain, but there was another male artist and client behind the curtain with us, and they kept looking over at her. The privacy curtain didnt completely cover the doorway, so people who were walking by could see in anyway. It only blocked part of the waiting room and the street view. Zach also told us that he doesnt allow any male support people to stay with female clients because they get too jealous. I offered to leave, since my friend is aware that Im not straight and dont even identify as female. She wasnt uncomfortable with having me stay and later told me that she didnt feel comfortable being alone with Zach. At that point we should have gotten up and left, but wed already come that far and we both felt guilty about breaking the appointment. Her tattoo was only going to take a couple of minutes, so we just bit the bullet.My tattoo was on my leg, so we didnt have any privacy problems there. My main complaint is that Zach altered my design without telling me he was going to do it. All I wanted was a bird, and the next thing I know it was Oh, Im adding a rock, I hope thats okay. I really didnt want a rock, but hed already started the outline, so what could I do? He justified it by saying that great tattoos have an environment and he wanted it to be a great tattoo instead of just a good one. I did give him artistic license during the sketching process, but once I had approved the sketch, I didnt expect unauthorized changes. Later, he said that he wanted me to send him pictures of the healed piece for his portfolio (I guess thats why he decided to just change the design without asking).When discussing aftercare, Zach recommended a different routine than what the shop suggests. Thats all well and good, but when I told him that I have a wool allergy and didnt want to use a product containing lanolin, he refused to recommend an alternate aftercare regime. When I was buying aftercare supplies, I did find that the product he recommended has been reformulated without lanolin, but it bothered me that he wouldnt even consider an alternate care plan after Id expressed concern that it could cause my skin allergy to flare up and ruin my tattoo.Overall, the work that he did was solid, but his attitude sucked. I wasnt going to bother writing a review because I thought I would get over the less-than-stellar experience, but its been a year and I havent. If you like Zachs work and want to give him free rein, youll probably enjoy your experience. Otherwise, be prepared for him to be stubborn, have zero respect for your boundaries, and ignore your legitimate concerns about something thats going to be on your body forever.

Em
Review №95

Got a piercing here once. Great staff, helped me calm my nerves during the process and were very helpful every time Ive gone in since with questions or to look at new jewelry.

ta
Review №96

Awesome guy that Austin great work

Im
Review №97

Always get my piercings done here. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Li
Review №98

Bad piercing, she pierced my tongue with a mans piercing and it feels sideways. I took it out and I’m not coming back.

Pa
Review №99

Awesome place had to get a dermal removed by my eye she said it would hurt but honestly I didnt even know she took it out I just thought it was her unscrewing the jewelry on top Ill be going back here for sure

Qu
Review №100

The piercer wouldnt let me decide where i wanted my monroe placed. It hooks on my gums because she wouldnt put it up by 1 or 2 mm. If i hadnt driven an hour and a half i would have just waited till someone would listen to what i wanted.

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:602 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, United States
  • Site:http://mega-robot.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-224-9916
Categories
  • Body piercing shop
  • Tattoo and piercing shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–5PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–6PM
  • Thursday:11AM–6PM
  • Friday:11AM–6PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
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