Skin and Soul Tattoo & Piercing

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	114 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Phone:	+1 425-453-1155
Site:	skinandsoultattoo.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	11AM–6PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 12–5PM

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Reviews 5

Nicki Beaudry

When I first entered the shop looking to get a piercing, I was promptly and warmly greeted. I was told that the piercer was busy at the time, but they were able to schedule something with me for roughly an hour later - no big deal. They were friendly and polite, so I said thanks and came back a little while later. While my initial interaction was good, I was dissatisfied with my piercing. To start, it was done out in the open, whereas I am accustomed to having them done in a private room (my three previous piercings, all done at different places, were in private rooms). Everything was sterile and clean, but I felt like the piercer was rushing. After describing what I wanted and where, she hastily marked my ear. I asked for a 16g curved barbell on my forward helix, adjacent to an existing piercing. I told her that it seemed like it was too far away and asked if she could move it closer, but she said the bottoms of the two earrings would touch if she did that. I conceded to what I thought was sound professional judgement. The process was very fast. She wasnt cold, but nor was she warm and friendly. I dislike needles so I was nervous, and unlike past experiences, she did nothing to try to comfort me. Of my four cartilage piercings, this was also the most painful and most bloody. When she was finished, I took a look and was pretty disappointed. Not only was it placed too far from my existing piercing (as I imagined it would be), it was also pierced at a slightly different angle. My goal was to have two identical piercings parallel to each other, but it was a bit off. Overall it seemed like a decent place, but I had a bad experience with the woman who did my piercing. This was a few years ago, so Im not sure if she still works there and I dont remember her name.

Valerie Colacurcio

Called before going in and let them know I was going to Hawaii in a week. Let them know I had no experience in bellybutton piercings and had no idea what the healing time was. I asked if I could do it and be fine for my vacation because I would be in the salt water a lot and shark cage diving. They told me as long as I cleaned it afterwards it would be fine and that one week is enough healing time for it. I went in there 10 minutes before closing to make an appointment to get it done but she said I could right then. The guy seemed like he would much rather talk to his friend than even acknowledge me. Once we get back there he drew the line on my stomach and had me lay down. I was nervous and asked if he would tell me when he was going to do it and ended up just doing it. It was very painful but I shrugged it off and left. My piercing has gotten so bad I ended up, 5 days later, going to Deep Roots in Bellevue and found out that my piercing was crooked and too deep. Not only that but the jewelry they use is threaded and the wrong kind to use for piercings (threaded jewelry damages the tissue in your stomach). I had to get it removed 3 days before my vacation and was told I couldnt even get a drop of salt water or chlorine in my piercing or it would get infected especially with it being pierced so deep. They ruined my vacation. And I was planning on getting a tattoo done with them and already put in my deposit. The tattoo artist said he would sent me a picture in a couple days and I still havent heard from him. I wasted over 100 dollars there just to spend another 200 to get it fixed and cleaned.

Cameron Barnes

AMAZING tattoo experience. I went in a week before I turned 18. I was visiting a bunch of shops to see where I was going to get my first tattoo. When I walked into Skin and Soul, I was very pleasantly surprised. One of the owners patiently and enthusiastically answered every question I had and didnt get irritated at the fact I had no idea what I was talking about. The shop is very well-lit, clean, and spacious. Very different from the dim and crowded shops I had been into hours before. She didnt rush or pressure me into making an appointment but I did because I felt very comfortable and taken care of. When I went in to get my tattoo I met the other owner and a receptionist, who were extremely helpful and patient about getting my tattoo design finalized and printed. They went above and beyond to make me comfortable. My artist, Michael John, could tell I was a little nervous and did everything he could to make me feel more comfortable. He never rushed me or made me feel like I was a burden for being so new to the tattoo community. He checked in on me every few minutes to make sure I was breathing properly (the tattoo was on my ribs) and explained the entire process so I was always on the same page. My tattoo is a little over a week old now and I could not be more impressed. It looks PERFECT. The healing process was quick and easy, and the owner provided me with very easy and detailed after-care instructions. All in all my experience was PERFECT. If youre a first time tattoo customer or are just looking for a new shop I guarantee youll be pleased with Skin and Soul.

Cassandra McEntire

I was greeted warmly and friendly by Michelle the receptionist, who answered all of my questions with sincerity and patience. There were able to take me in today at 3:30 with Will, and this was by far the BEST tattoo artist I have been to. I have been to tattoo shops pretty often, for the two I have personally and for my friends tattoos. Will was very polite, funny, speedy (beautifully great, precise quality) and wasnt heavy handed. I got two pieces done today, one on my left wrist and one under my collar bone. He is new to the area, from Colorado originally and needs to rebuild clientele from the move. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who wants a phenomenal tattoo experience. He quoted me 130 for both tattoos and I left a 50 dollar tip, because I felt like he absolutely deserved it. He has been in the industry for 16 years tattooing people and has true passion for art. If you want a marvelous tattoo, go see Will! - I will post photos as soon as I clean the tattoos and the swelling has gone down a bit more. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to have such a memorable, phenomenal experience. Ill be seeing you for my next tattoo!

A Chittenden

I called the moment they opened to ask if they did walk-ins for nose piercing (they do). I showed up an hour or so later they got me in right away. The gal at the front desk was so sweet. She took my ID and once I signed I went straight into the room. He cleaned and marked my nose, asked if that was where I wanted it. I said yes. He told me to take a deep breath and he pierced it with no awful clamp! I was expecting it to be really painful, but he was very good even when he was putting in the jewel to make it quick and painless. That whole event took about 45 seconds total. I walked straight out of the room and the gal explained cleaning and I paid. The whole event (including me using the restroom when I first got there) was about five minutes. It was painless, clean, and quick. I couldnt have asked for anything better with how nervous I was going into it! I am recommending my friend come here to get her nose done too! If I need other piercings I will likely go here as well!