Breaking Ink

Lily was quick to respond to my email inquiry, very nice over the phone and fit me into her…read moreschedule asap. Shop was clean, calm and had privacy for each work station. They did check my ID, had me fill out paperwork and even had a part on the form to request having conversations or not with your artist during the tattoo session. I did get to chat with Lily and it was nice. She was very clean, efficient, methodical and had good communication throughout. I have quite a few tattoos and this is my smallest one. I gotta say, her line work is so clean. I am beyond impressed. I greatly appreciate Lily getting me in and tattooing my Lowly Worm. I have some more small tattoos I want to get done in the future and I'd be happy to have her do those as well. Girl is a wizard.

The piercing itself was done well, but I was disappointed by the pricing…read more I was told the only additional cost would be the earrings I selected, which were marked at $20. At checkout, I was charged $35 for them. When I asked about the discrepancy, the piercer insisted the earrings were more expensive, despite the posted price. I'm happy with the piercing, but the lack of pricing transparency left a bad impression.

New fourth lobe piercing.

Lowly Worm

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Lowly Worm

Cypress Tattoo

5.0(3 reviews)

0.1 mi

Mickey is as good as it gets. No one better at photorealism. Ridiculously talented artist. Worth…read morethe wait.

Micky is one of the best tattoo artist I have had, I wish I had him do my other tattoo's as they…read moredon't really hold up to Micky's work!

Head of Medusa tattoo

Photo realistic octopus tattoo

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Samson’s Tattoo Collective

3.2(5 reviews)

0.1 mi

I went in looking for a very personal/meaningful tattoo. He quoted me a great price. So I got it…read moredone. I wish I had gone somewhere else. After it healed there were a ton of spots that needed to be touched up. No big deal. I went back in to get it touched up. He went over almost everything again. I didn't understand why. My big problem... he was falling asleep while tattooing me! Yes, falling asleep. Head dropping, body jerking, falling asleep! I was appalled someone who even agree to do something being that tired. Then, once again once healed it is flat, no vibrance at all, and still splotchy. Now I have to pay someone else to do it correctly!

Walked in looking for simple name tattoo mind you it smelled like cigarettes and ammonia inside,…read moreturns out there's a male cat inside... but that's beside the point. He came back to the front showing me what he wrote down and I asked if we was able to fix the first letter and Instead of just saying yes and fixing it to my liking he then showed me a whole different letter then what I was wanting at all. After all that I said I was nervous and might just wanna think on it and he proceeded to show me his portfolio and then I said I was "good on that tattoo at this time" and he then said and charged me for a "set up fee" I've never heard of that before I ended up going down the street to covenless tattoo and curiosities and got exactly what I wanted

9.2 mi•Southwest Portland

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Samson's Tattoo Collective

1.0(1 review)

0.1 mi

Disgusting owner, guy with the shark tattoo on his hand showed me porn on his phone asked if I…read moreliked it and laughed and walked off. Avoid shop at all costs. Never felt so uncomfortable before.

From the owner: Get inked in style at our premier tattoo shop. Our talented and experienced tattoo artists offer a…read morewide range of designs to choose from- or bring your own idea to life. Whether you're looking for a full sleeve or a small tattoo, we've got you covered. Come and see us today to get started and let us help you express yourself in a way that's uniquely you.

Black Hole Body Piercing & Tattoo

4.1(195 reviews)

They are so good at what they do! Damien is such an amazing piercer he makes you feel so…read morecomfortable and he also makes it painless. There is one person at the front desk, who literally makes my day every single time I come in there. You can tell they really love what they do. And they accept walk-ins! Sometimes there is a pretty good weight on the weekends, but they are so good about always fitting me in when I do a walk-in.

Got a 2nd lobe piercing on both ears- Damian was very professional and meticulous when it came to…read morepiercing my ears and handling the jewelry.

This is nearly an hour after being done

Conch piercing done with a NeoMetal Titanium Body Jewelry pushpin and a 4mm prong set CZ. Simply beautiful!

Black Hole Body Piercing & Tattoo - 10g earlobes done with Glasswear Studios color front Emerald City plugs. These are my new favorite color, green sparkles!

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10g earlobes done with Glasswear Studios color front Emerald City plugs. These are my new favorite color, green sparkles!

Tattoo 42

4.0(81 reviews)

5.8 mi

I got tattooed by John and could not be happier. I contacted John with the idea of getting a…read moretattoo of a dumpster bunny!!! I could not be more pleased with whole experience. He had no issue making some adjustments to his custom drawing. John made the tattoo process itself very quick and comfortable. We both chatted about being from southern Cali, and both have a fondness for the band No Use For A Name. The tattoo healed great and his aftercare is effective yet simple. I love my dumpster bunny!!! Thanks John.

I went in with an idea in my head and met with Rich. Rich, what can I say. He is super chill and…read moresuper awesome. I spent a lot of time working my design and he gave many ideas about would could work. The consultation process was seamless and although it's very easy to go in and want the ink right out the gate, he ensures he wants to make sure it's what you want before stickin in on skin. Provides clear instructions on after care and during that tattoo, he tosses on some movies and share ideas on certain films. The vibe overall is incredible relaxing and I felt comfortable every time I went in. I plan on using Rich going forward for the rest of the tattoos I have planned.

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Memorial tattoo

Necropolis Tattoo

3.8(17 reviews)

6.1 mi

I'm SUPER happy with my experience and tattoo from Ryan Burke @ Necropolis Tattoo. We were able to…read morehash out the designs mostly via email (COVID times and all) and when I came in for my appointment he had a few final questions to make sure I was getting what I wanted. I can't believe how awesome my tattoo turned out! I'd been dreaming of a raptor tattoo for years and Ryan's work speaks for itself. Cannot recommend him enough.

Loved my tattoo artist Brian, answered all my questions even after the tattoo was done. The place…read morewas clean and inviting. He worked fast but the lines look awesome! He gave me heads up on where it might be more sensitive. Will go back at some point!

8.9 mi•Southwest Portland

My first tattoo! My own design. A bee surrounded by sprigs of lavender and two tiny leaves at the bottom.

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Canyon Body Art

3.4(23 reviews)

Morgan is a legit tattoo artist: He does great work and is super detailed oriented. I've been…read moreseeing him for nearly a decade and he's the only artist I trust complete with my skin in Portland. I've always had good experiences healing post tattoo and he's a genuine dude to yap with for hours

I cried after I got home and took picture of my Anchor tattoo. It was some years ago done by a man…read morein the shop in which I forgot the name. The lining was bad. I got depressed after the tattoo for a long time. Finally, I found the strength to come up and post a review today! I have ink on my entire body and this was the worst tattoo. The line was crooked and the ink broke under my skin indicating the technique in depositing the ink was wrong! The artist gave my boyfriend a discount after the work because he knew he messed up! I tried so hard to be nice but after 2-3 years I still want to cry everytime I look back at it because it's so bad and it's on my neck. I broke up with my ex because he introduced me to such a horrifying experience. I will have to have it covered up even if I have to black out my entire neck. It was one of the couple tattoos we got. While lining up my ex's neck, he crooked the tattoo in which I reminded him but he got mad! My words to the person who hold up the tattoo gun to ink me 2 years ago: just because you hold it up and know how to run it doesn't make you an artist, just because of a couple hundreds bucks you hurt me intensely because tattooing is holy to me and I treat it as a religion. I am so sorry for trusting you! You obviously don't care about the aftermath.

This is what I was trying to get

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Fine Line Tattoo By Rachel

4.2(5 reviews)

5.9 mi•Tanasbourne

I don't know how there is possibly a review for Rachel already since I JUST added her business on…read moreYelp but oh well. First let me start by saying booking was SO easy. Booked AND paid my deposit and had PLENTY of dates to choose from. Very easy on/through her website. Received an email prior with the address and instructions which made finding it super easy!! She is in a Salon Suite like Sola Salons and others. Super cute and cozy suite. My ONLY suggestion for new clients - bring a blanket or something warm because it's COLD in there. It is very inviting, and doesn't look like what most people believe a "Tattoo Studio" is. Very clean and modern and comfortable. We chose our stencil size, location and got to it. It was SO fast and easy but the CRAZY part to me was the complete LACK of pain. I mean I have a LOT of tattoos and y'all this had a 0 on the scale of 0-10. When she did my second, the rose, I almost fell asleep lol and I can tell you I have definitely b****** out with tattoos before and had to take breaks because of pain but 0 pain. My best friend apparently has a very different pain tolerance because she was definitely saying it hurt. That absolutely shocked me and Rachel. So she did her initial pass and put Lidocaine on it for her, which she said was much better. Rachel was all about making us comfortable and making sure we loved it. Another tip for anyone scared of tattoos, her gun is a wireless one and it's SO quiet. Not a bunch of noisy vibration that amps up your fear. I found Rachel because my neighbor got her first tattoos with her and she is GREAT!!! I'll definitely be back for many more!!

The tiny tat looked super cute the day it was done and now it looks like we'll take a look at the…read morepic. I'm not sure wtf was going on with making appointments, weather and life but I guess she's not at the other business anymore. I personally sent her messages and never heard back. Now I have two tiny stains on my f****** chest. Not only did I trust her because she was part of the the business but I mean..... Noooo thanks

My second tattoo. Rose City till I die!!

My best friend and I got matching tattoos!

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Lightning bolt best friend tattoo

Olde Oak Studio

3.3(4 reviews)

6.9 mi

Few issues here... Unfortunately Dustin wasn't very…read morecommunicative on how he charges and the process of coverups. I came in for a coverup, and was not told that it would take two sessions with a minimum of $500 for each visit. The first visit was unnecessary, he had no idea how he was going to perform my coverup. He blasted the coverup area with grey that didn't hold very well. The second visit, he completely changed the plans for the cover up to something I didn't like so I had to wait until we figured something out when he initially said he was super confident to perform the coverup as planned. There are also grey areas he was too stoned to remember to cover up. Also during the first visit, it looks like he just rolled out of bed and came to work, messy hair in a ponytail he clearly slept in, also in his pajamas... During the second visit, I brought an 18yr old family member. Dustin proceeded to smoke weed/dabs twice in front of us. He then made comments about a trans person throughout the entire session, and not in a positive way. I'm hard to shake and this guy gave off weird vibes. Not creepy, just... weird... Could not wait to get out of there. And I am not 100% please with the coverup but no way am I going back. I feel ripped off.

Impressed beyond words with how amazing of an artist Dustin Kendig is! I made my appointment via…read moreemail, which was super easy. His assistant was very friendly and helpful with my questions. I walked into my appointment today, and Dustin really listened to exactly what I was looking for. He efficiently & creatively drew up my tat, and went to work. I was so happy with how it turned out, I got emotional at the end.... I may or may not have teared up. :-) The tattoo is beautiful, and it's more than I could have ever hoped for. New life time customer right here! I couldn't be happier! Thank you so very much!

Dustin Kendig is extremely talented! Love my new tat!

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Dustin Kendig is extremely talented! Love my new tat!

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Amanda B.

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14 years ago

Where do I start, first and foremost Nick and Andrea make coming there a great experience every time. Breaking Ink is a warm and loving place and I can tell you, not only does Nick love what he does but he takes pride in every little tattoo that he does, from a small flower to this beautiful piece he did on my shoulder. It takes a lot of trust to let someone put ink on you for the rest of your life, Nick has definitely earned and kept that trust. I would never go anywhere else. Clean, respectable, and enjoyable. Breaking Ink is definitely recommended as number one in my book. read more

Sticks B.

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14 years ago

Fantastic environment, very clean, very professional. I was only a watcher as my Nephew was getting inked. Very courteous, very polite, extremely clean shop, and very warm feeling when you enter. This isn't your tattoo shop with a bunch of tatted up meat heads. This is a family run business that caters to everyone. He is honest, trustworthy, and I would feel comfortable with my Daughter getting any work done there. Thanks Nick! read more

A B.

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13 years ago

Nicks Tattoo's are the BEST! I would NEVER go anywhere else. I have sent a ton of people to him and they have all agreed that !. EXTREMELY CLEAN 2. GREAT ARTIST 3. VERY PROFESSIONAL. If you have read comments from anyone that has made a bad review they are just unhappy about life and taking it out on the wrong person. If you want a QUALITY TAT in a CLEAN ENVIRONMENT Go dow to BREAKING INK....He's the BEST!! read more

Diana U.

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9 years ago

I went in today to get an homage to my home state and current hometown and I can't express how happy and in love I am with my two tattoos! Matt was so calm, outstanding, and masterful. I honestly cannot thank him enough. It nearly brought me to tears to see it and I know I will continue to love it for the rest of my life. I will never go anywhere else to get further work done! Thank you again, Matt! read more

Randy D.

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12 years ago

DON'T GO HERE!!! My wife wanted to surprise me by having my name tattooed tastefully, ornately onto her breast. What she got was a very amateurish prison tat that was nothing like what she wanted. Now I have to pretend that she has not been horribly disfigured lest I hurt her feelings. Run, don't walk, away from this place. BAD, BAD, BAD! read more

Aria L.

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14 years ago

Nick, Drea and Frankie are some of the best and amazing people ever. Nick is the only person my husband will let near his skin. And their efforts in the community go unmatched. Completely love this shop. It is everything I small business should be. read more

Michelle J.

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11 years ago

I received my tattoo from Rory at Breaking Ink and it's amazing. Everyone there are real professionals and they are caring as well. Very clean environment. I'm definitely going back in the future read more

Avery M.

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5

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11 years ago

Amazing artists great conversation;) and completely reasonable prices! This is the best tattoo shop I've been too! Thank you Rory you made my body beautiful with art! read more

Rick L.

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2 months ago

Brian Long Tattoo Artist At Breaking Ink Hillsboro Oregon.... Brian Is Truly Exceptional & The Only Tattoo Artist I Use. All Tattoos Done In 2025 & 2026. Enjoy! read more

Heidi H.

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4 years ago

Great friendly and talented staff! Clean shop and easy booking process! Highly recommend

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All I can say is wow, what an artist. My first and only tat has a very special meaning. Brad took…read morehis time through whole process at each step. Very gentle not much discomfort. Great family man as well. He knew this was my first and really spent a lot more time to insure it was perfect. He exceeded my expectations. Thank Brad. My face book blew up most know me that I had told I would never get a tat,(61 yrs old)but all said it was amazing and many knew the cause I was memorizing In fact word it got around at the 360 tattoo conference the promoter donated an original painting signed by the artist to raise money for the cause. Great experience. Again my thanks to both Brad and the promoter of 360 tattoo in Long view WA

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