Destination Ink - Tattoo and Body Piercing

Category:	Body Piercing Shop
Address:	2401 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Phone:	+1 503-891-8094
Site:	destinationink.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	Closed 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM Closed

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Reviews 8

2nd Drawer Down

I needed a new pair of rings for my ears. So I call up talk to the piercing guy and ask him if he has what I need. He sure does, and lets me know his hours and that I can just pop on by. Awesome. So I do. Shop looks clean. Great. Displays are neat, and I can see just what I am looking for. I wait for about two minutes in the lobby for someone to pop out from the back. As soon as he sees me ( and my son on my hip) he immediately informs me that this shop does not allow children. I hesitantly ask, "Not even to purchase something from the display?" He interrupts me with a solid No. And starts to explain because of the cleaning agents they use, children are not allowed in. I say "thank you" and high tailed it out of there. Now, I have multiple tattoos and piercings. And have been getting these body modifications done for 15 plus years. And in the 10 years I have been a parent, I have never, not once been turned away in the lobby of anywhere for having my child with me. I have had my kids with me during consults and once even gotten my ears pierced with my child in my lap. This may be up to the shop, and the piercer, but shop owners you should have this posted. I even went back and looked at your site, and no where does is ask for your clients to not bring children in with them. But I guess its cool because I will never be a client of yours. The only warning I saw posted was a request not to leave the door propped open. And if you are indeed using chemicals harsh enough to harm my child in the lobby, and in my arms, I dont think I want to go anywhere near your establishment. Not cool.

shannon g

Seems the owner is more about money then customer satisfaction...I was excited to get my nose pierced. Mike was very nice however the location of my piercing was too far back towards the cheek. When I asked if he could move it up he interrpreted up the nose toward the forhead when I meant up towards the point of the nose. A few hours later the piercing was irritated and uncomfortable the inside part was to high up on the nose. I stopped in at another piercing place the same day and had them check because something did not feel right. I returned to destination ink the next day with their nose stud in tote explained to Mike the situation and expressed that he was very nice and I think there was just a miscommunication, he agreeed as well, I had my nose re pierced at the other place and I asked if instead of receiving a full refund a partial refund would be granted. He spoke with the owner, Nik, who said no. I should have said something before I left or come back to have it repierced by them. If we dont have effective communication the first time I am uncomfortable with having the same person repierce my face, worried it may not turn out again. I was taken aback that there was no compromise, who likes getting the same piercing multiple times?

Mike Deich

I wanted to take a moment to respond to second drawer downs review. We have a sign posted on the door (Id include pictures if I could) that says we dont allow children in the shop. As for the chemicals we use all most every shop uses madicide as a cleaner because it is tuberculocidal cleaner which is what is required by the state. The warnings on the label warn its hazardous to inhale one of the reasons we wear face masks when spraying. One of our tattoo artists had just sprayed down his station (the one closest the the lobby) before beginning to work on a very large tattoo. We dont allow children in partially because of the chemicals and partially because it can be distracting to our artists who are trying to work. Im not saying your particular child was being disruptive but our shop is an adult environment we play music that isnt appropriate for children we have clients using language that may not be appropriate for children. For these reasons we do not allow children, I apologize if you felt I was being rude, it was not my intention.

Amber Gallegos

Love it! Did my internship in high school with Mike, and hes done most of my piercings I have now. (Other than my gauges and secondaries.) I even ended up getting a cartilage piercing on a whim from somewhere else and the capture ball came off, I went in to see Mike and within 5 minutes I had a brand new ring and capture ball. It was quick, easy and painless. I have 8 tattoos and Nik has done all of them! I love the colors he uses and the style he has with every tattoo. My skin is also very sensitive and (I probably shouldnt be getting tattoos) my skin reacts to the ink in the form of goop and bumpy itchiness and Nik has always been there when I had questions about it, and always helped as much as he could. Love this place and will always go back!

Alyssa Filan

Ive been working on a cover up piece with nik over the last couple years (its taken so long because of pregnancy and breast feeding). Not only am I over the moon about my tattoos and piercing but the overall expierence has been amazing in their shop. Super clean, no clutter, relaxing environment and professional artists. Ive also been pierced by mike, and he has up sized my gauges as well. I have never felt more at ease and comfortable with a needle coming at my face. Mike and nik are great at explaining how to care for your new addition and how the healing process goes. I always recommend destination ink to family and friends and keep a couple business cards in my purse just in case.

Tanner Muggli

I received both of my tattoos at Destination Ink. As you walk in the door, one of the artists or piercers greets you with a smile and is ready to help answer any questions that you may have. Unlike many shops I have been in, the first thing I noticed was how clean and comfortable the shop was. They instantly make you feel at home and put any worries to rest. They are friendly, knowledgeable people who do amazing work. Weather you are somebody looking to get your first tattoo or piercing, or somebody who has many tattoos, this shop is for you! I will continue to go to Destination Ink for any and all future tattoos and piercings and I highly recommend it to everybody!

Karen O

I will say Nik is the best Tattoo artist..... The customer service was great. I am a person who wants quality service and quality experience, along with good prices.... And I will have to say Destination Ink satisfied all my needs and wants. I have received 4 tattoos and touch up on previous tattoos and all of them have come out exactly how I wanted. I will always come to Destination Ink for all of my tattoos.

Kayla Lyle

Amazing atmosphere, great people. I always enjoy coming here. Nik can paint with all the color of the wind, hes a gaddamn disney princess. Christina has hands steadier than a surgeon, and could pull a clean line on a bucking broco. Mike is like that friendly uncle who can calm and sooth all your worries. Go here if you want a damn good experience, and some beautiful ink.