This was such an amazing experience! Everyone was patient, kind, and very understanding. There was lots of communication between the workers and I, and it was overall a great experience. The vibe was so welcoming and friendly, I truly felt like I was meant to be there. Thank you so much, I love this place! read more

I bought new jewelry for my helix piercing and during the appointment the piercer fitted it with a backing that was too short. Over the next few days I noticed it was pinching my ear and eventually the backing popped out completely. Thankfully I noticed when it happened because the jewelry itself is expensive and I could have easily lost it. I live about an hour away, so I wasn't able to return to the shop until about two and a half weeks later. When I came back and explained what happened, I was told there was nothing they could do because too much time had passed, so I would have to pay for a replacement backing. The employee told me they generally expect people to return within one week, maybe two, as a "good faith" measure, but she said there is no actual stated/written policy. I explained that I understood the idea of a good-faith time frame, but in this situation it was pretty clear that the backing had simply been sized incorrectly. If she had tried to put the earring back in with the original backing, it would have been obvious because it physically would not fit back into my ear at all. I was then told the most they could offer was 30% off the new backing because they couldn't "give away free jewelry." The piercer who helped me that day was very kind and actually came over while I was checking out to make sure the replacement backing had been comped, but the employee handling checkout said no because too much time had passed. I ultimately had to pay for the replacement backing as well as the fee to have it installed. After being a loyal Deep Roots customer for years and always recommend them to other people, this was really disappointing. I completely understand mistakes happen, but I would have expected a simple sizing mistake to be corrected without charging me again, especially after I had to drive an hour back to the shop to have it fixed. The lack of willingness to stand behind a mistake made during the original appointment and make things right has made me question whether I'll continue coming here in the future. read more

Daughter had her ears pierced, one darling fell out (quality of jewelry is abysmal) they charged us full price for replacement and gave her a card for a free post replacement. She had gone back to change the post to shorter ones and they told her it'll be another $40+!!! Not free! Can you say bait and switch? Will never return and definitely not recommend! Additionally, the staff is rude and condescending. They prefer to chit chat rather than help patrons. read more

Relaxed, friendly and professional atmosphere, with a wide variety of gorgeous jewelry displayed. It's no wonder my friends rave about this place. I got my bellybutton pierced by Robert two months ago- had a great piercing experience, and healed swiftly. I'll definitely be back for more piercings in the future! read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - My two-month-old bellybutton piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I came here to get our ears pierced. We walked in and were greeted right away. They were able to take us in. We filled out the online form, chose our jewelry, and waited for our piercer, Robert. When we went into the room, things looked sanitized and organized. Robert is very friendly and made sure things were constantly sterile and clean. Any time he touched something, he would change his gloves. He was very professional and great at keeping me calm while he was piercing my ears. I got my third piercing on my earlobe and my husband for his first re-done. Three days later, they're healing nicely and we did buy saline from them to keep our piercings clean. read more

Nice staff and clean facility...but I was charged $130 for two earrings that fell out within a few weeks (after explicitly asking that they be put on extra tight). What a rip off! read more

I have gotten both my first and second earlobe piercings from Deep Roots. I got my firsts when I was 8 (they have since raised the age minimum, I believe it's now 12) and had a great experience. They had security measures in place to make sure my parent and I consented and did a great job of making the experience as smooth and unintimidating as possible! I would absolutely recommend this spot to any parents looking to get their child's ears pierced. I went in very last minute to get my seconds earlier this year because it's in a convenient location and I remembered my positive experience from my first piercing. All of their staff were incredibly kind and helpful. My piercer was extremely supportive and made the experience really smooth. It is pricier than other options but they actually know what they're doing and you're getting good quality, good service and and overall really lovely experience. read more

Had to get my nostril piercing repierced (I took it out, my fault) and the piercer Otto (?) was so kind, so informative and SWEET. Tbh- even w an appointment you will wait quite a bit lol but it's a sign of good service IMO. They take their time! And then you're in the line so it's whatever. read more

I took my child here because I thought this would be better than a shopping mall. We had an appointment, but still had to wait around past our appointment time and there was nowhere to sit. Despite following the care routine, my child's lobes became infected. When we went back to the shop to follow up, (again waiting way beyond our scheduled appointment time), they said that the lobes were naturally thicker than most people and that they needed to use longer posts than what was originally installed. I was unhappy that we had to pay for new (expensive) earrings and another piercing visit (no discount offered) when given the wrong length of earrings in the first visit. read more

I am very disgusted with new ownership whom has no way to contact them to let them know how MIA!! one of her employees are missed treating customers I've bee going to this location sense 2015 & I can tell this place is going down hill thanks to RUDE!! Employees like MIA!! Whom sh knows that very little or nothing would be done sense the new ownership is not involved with the business like the previous owner whom were AMAZING!! Not to mention that MIA! Was picking her nose & touched jewlery without gloves nor washing or using sanatizer I called her out & asked why there wasn't any sanatizer at the as usual,& MIA said "THE NEW OWNERS ARE CHEAP" I asked her how may I ge in hold of the new owners & MIA said that they were based in PORTLAND OR & they would not care about customers complains !! Btw the bathroo was very dirty & there was BLOOD on the sink!!! read more

These folks have helped me out so many times. Thank YOU ALL. I go when I lose my Monroe or need a hardware change. In February four of us were able to make a same day appointment and get two piercings and 2 small pieces of ink. They are clean, professional and have lots of inventory in all prices. read more

Such an amazing and friendly place! I got my septum pierced with Kaylen, and when I came back for help to flip it back up, she was super sweet and helpful! I cannot recommend this location and piercer enough! read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I just got my first ever nose piercing yesterday! Everything was explained super well to me before during and after my appointment to ensure my piercing process went smoothly. My piercer Kaylen was so kind and very helpful. She made me feel very comfortable. The person at the front desk was also very helpful with helping me pick out my nose ring. Everyone seemed very knowledgeable. The environment is very clean. read more

Originally I was intending to get pierced and get a tattoo with my friend. Piercing addict that I am, the piercer told me I have too many piercings healing. She was very unfriendly, blunt and unsmiling so I'm actually kind of glad I couldn't get pierced that day. With that, I decided I'd just buy some jewelry since they sell some very high quality jewelry brands. The front desk people were kind of helpful but overall unenthusiastic. My background is in jewelry and I am a body piercer who works at a tattoo shop, so I have a lot of knowledge about piercing and jewelry. Had this not been the case and I was your average piercee looking to upgrade I think it would have been difficult to find what I needed. They weren't as dry and unkind as the piercer though so I wasn't really bothered. Now to the tattoo: it was CRAZY OVERPRICED. Like I said I work in a tattoo shop and when I came home and told the artists at my shop they confirmed what I had felt; I had been totally ripped off. It's only a 3 inch tall tattoo about 1 inch wide with some very simple color and it cost me $450 without tip! I'm not sure if it was because I wasn't a local or what but it really completely spoiled the whole experience. Our artist wasn't overly friendly but she was nice and the tattoo is good. But the price tag isn't appropriate. At all. I know that tattooing is a luxury service and that you don't have to get tattooed. But honestly, that doesn't mean that it's okay for shops or artists to charge you MORE THAN DOUBLE what is reasonable. If she had charged me $300, even $350, while that's a bit high, I would not be writing this review right now. But $450 is so far out of the realm of reason I feel compelled to warn people. Overall: mediocre service with low energy staff and ridiculous tattoo pricing. The best part of the shop is their jewelry collection which is a little more reasonable in their pricing. I can't recommend Deep Roots to anyone visiting Seattle. read more

Mediocre experience, try their Bellevue location instead. PROS: good location, great business hours and staff, fantastic collection of diamonds or fake stones, social distancing rules followed, spacious indoors so easy to maintain space, online scheduling system is very easy and usually has plenty of availabilities. I especially love their rotating guest piercers, I got my 3 piercings done by one and it was a fantastic experience! CONS: Absolutely awful parking, biggest issue for me is the poor and inefficient customer service, which took away from everything else. The main manager has zero customer service experience and was rude and not helpful several times to me and other customers, no direction provided when there's a long line forming, 2 of my 3 piercings have fallen out and I have to go and get them re-done. Do not recommend this location. read more

Had 5 piercings done here over the years from various piercers. All were very kind, professional and even fast! The people who work at the desk are always so sweet and helpful with sizing and shopping for jewelry & I always feel like I am in good hands at this place. Also, the jewelry selection is the best I have seen at a piercing place & very high quality. Highly recommend! read more

Mia was very rude and very unwelcoming. She seemed to be really annoyed by my presence since she was really busy on her phone. Customer service and sales are definietly not her priority. read more

I had such an awesome experience at Deep Roots for my first nostril piercing. Deep Roots is a clean and welcoming environment with knowledgeable and willing-to-assist staff. The person assisting me with jewelry before my appointment was very helpful in helping me narrow down a piece of jewelry for a nose piercing that would be in for a while during the healing process - which for me, is a tough decision to make. Being able to see the jewelry on a model nose was a great touch and helped me be confident in my decision. Plus, amazing selection of jewelry below *and* within the price range I had hoped to stay in. Francheska was great in explaining the process, healing, and aftercare. They were super knowledgeable and helped prepare me for the piercing so I didn't feel tense or nervous at all. During the jewelry placement, Francheska talked me through every step they were taking and I really appreciated it. I'm hooked and will absolutely be coming here for my next nose piercing. Thank you, Francheska and Deep Roots! read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went to this store with full intentions of getting a nose ring bc I had lost my other one. the people were very unhelpful, I said the gages and the millimeters I needed all to get the wrong size. The person said I could come back if I have any problems not giving full information about return policies atm. Coming back literally 15 mins later they said I couldn't make any swaps (given I know they aren't going to resell it) because I didn't spend 10 more dollars for someone of their own business to install it & it still would've been wrong & not been able to resell. there could've been more clarification about the process of this. I'm very disappointed in the quality of the customer service and overall vibes of this business. I feel taken advantage of as a customer. Would not recommend. read more

Love this place! Excellent selection of high quality jewelry and expert knowledge / advice on piercings. read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - All piercings and jewelry purchased from Deep Roots - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

my piercer, otto, was so sweet and informative. they answered all my questions, helped with me with placement/type, and even gave me extra info that was much needed. i got a helix piercing and they explained the difference between flat vs dangling rings and helped me pick the best stud placement for those down the line, and they even said they would let me know if a ring wouldn't work with my ear (cause i had mentioned wanting to eventually switch to a ring). loved the music of the place, overall friendly atmosphere, and very clean workstation/piercing conditions. read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - new helix piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got two piercing at this store and it was always a good experience; very little pain and quality service. Jewelry is SUPER expensive tho, so if you're not bringing your own it could be worth it to head to another shop. Got my septum and ears done here. read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Piercings - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great piercing experience! I got two piercings done by Derek. He made the experience comfortable and was super quick. I will say that they are pricey but it's worth the quality of jewelry and service. I recommend it! Also, be sure to call ahead for appointments! Best way to ensure that you'll be seen in a timely manner. read more

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! I came here for a daith piercing that was done by Rion and he did a great job! The jewelry is actually designed by Rion and it is so BEAUTIFUL! He is very calming and definitely knows what he is doing! I felt no pain and haven't at all since I got it done! The staff up front are super friendly and helpful! They added to the very pleasant experience. They were able to answer all my questions thoroughly about the piercing process and the jewelry. I went to many different places when shopping for this piercing, but truly loved the jewelry and friendly atmosphere here! The appointment was very quick and they even got me in early when I showed up early to the appointment! :) read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Daith piercing with opal budda jewelry - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just had my earrings switched out by Kailyn, she was fantastic. I am no stranger to piercings, and Kailyn had such a light touch and professional attitude, she was fantastic! The shop itself also has a fantastic selection of jewelry - they really take their time with each customer to make sure they pick a piece they will love. I wish I lived in town to come back here - I would be a regular! read more

Got pierced here by Chad. I can tell right away that Chad is really passionate about his work and this really eased my mind! I chose my jewelry with Tony. The people that works here are all so awesome and beyond helpful. They really care that you are satisfied with your piercing! My friend also got his earlobes pierced and they really helped him out pick the best jewelry, prepare him for his first piercing and explained the after care thoroughly. read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went to the university district location last week and Mia was so helpful! I needed a replacement back for some jewelry and she was kind and gave me an estimate for the jewelry and service. There was a difficult customer she had to deal with and she handled it gracefully and was able to move the process along and help everyone else in the shop. I've been going to deep roots for years and will continue to because of the quality jewelry and customer service! read more

Today was the second visit I have had at this location, and I just want to say how much I appreciate the staff's kindness and the beautiful variety of jewelry. My first visit was with my 8yo child who was very excited (but understandably scared) to get their ears pierced. Lexi, the person behind the counter, was so gentle and patient with my kiddo and really eased them into knowing they were in a safe place where my child was in charge of their own body. The piercer talked my child through the whole process, and eased their worries. The piercings have healed beautifully, too. Today, I came in for a conch piercing, and all was great, yet again. Robert did my piercing, and he was a great calming presence. I love the jewelry I picked, too. Thanks for another great experience! read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Conch piercing. - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Literally the best piercing shop in Seattle! I've had many piercings done here and just got my helix done. The shop is very clean and everyone is so sweet! I would highly recommend. read more

I don't recommend this place for a nose piercing. I received a nose piercing in october from this store & they sell a nose stud so SHORT that it literally dug into my nose and caused me pain and i had to rip it out of my nose and it just caused so many issues even after I replaced it with a hoop that I just had to remove my jewelry and let the hole close. It's disappointing, they should've given me a longer stud that won't get stuck in nose tissue.. I don't think they should be making people buy jewelry from their store then offer nose studs that short. (THEY DO NOT OFFER STERILE BASIC JEWELRY OPTIONS LIKE OTHER SHOPS, they make you sanitize and have to approve of it or force you to buy their expensive jewelry) Thanks for the new experience I never wanted :) (I have gotten my nose pierced on the opposite side before from other places) read more

Great experience all around--if you're a piercing noob, this is the place to go. For background context, I got my ears pierced at a place at my local mall. With a piercing gun. When I was 12. Somehow, I managed to avoid a serious infection, but when the piercing bug bit me again 20 years later, I knew better than to try my luck with that method again. Enter Deep Roots. I'd had the opportunity to accompany a buddy there when he got another ear piercing a few years back, so I knew that I'd be in good hands (no pun intended). The scheduling system was a little odd (looks like the piercers post their availability about a week in advance), but once I realized that, I was able to book an appointment for the following weekend with my preferred piercer (Eloise, a recent graduate of their apprenticeship program). Check-in was straightforward since I filled out the release form ahead of time. I arrived about 30 minutes early to pick out jewelry. Everyone I talked to was happy to help me determine the right piece (and piercing location). I had enough time to admire the rest of the selection--looks like a great variety of sizes and materials. I will caution(?) earring-wearers that their prices are by the single, rather than the pair, and that you're paying for real metals (i.e., gold). The piercing itself went as smoothly as could be. The room was small and clean. Eloise told me how to position myself on the table, talked me through each step (including when and how to inhale/exhale as the needle went through)--in short, the perfect person for a piercing rookie. If I decide to get another piercing, I'll know where to go. read more

I have been pierced at Deep Roots a couple times now, and they are just the best!! Most recently, I went in with little idea of what I wanted, and John knew exactly what to do (while also being just so fun to talk to). A couple years ago I got a vertical labret; the piercer went slightly off center, pointed it out to me, and offered to redo it with absolutely no complaints. I appreciate the integrity so much, and the piercing is now straight, perfect, and healed so easily. Everyone at Deep Roots is just so kind and friendly, and knowledgeable in a non-patronizing way. I love this place!! read more

This review is for piercing services. The piercers here know what they are doing and are very professional and capable once you are in the room receiving your service. There are, however, two drawbacks: First--for the love of god buy your jewelry elsewhere, the pricing is obscene. If you buy from the shop, be prepared to spend $100-500 PER EARRING. You can literally get Gucci earrings for the same price (or CHEAPER) than their least expensive options. Branded Tiffany & Co studs are only $250-500 for the PAIR. [Edit to add: You need implant grade jewelry for piercing, which you can find for like $10+ per earring on bodyartforms(dot)com.] And second, be prepared to WAIT. I've always booked an appointment for the services I've received here and have shown up at the appropriate time for the appointment I scheduled and yet they are consistently late. The last (and final) time I've gone I had scheduled an appointment for a post size change at the 5 1/2 week mark after being told to return in 4-6 weeks for the downsize, we arrived to an empty lobby and three employees behind the desk yet weren't seen for our service until 30 minutes past our appointment time...just to be told we had scheduled the appointment too early (despite coming back exactly when instructed by the piercer) and we should come back in a few weeks. I recognize that the piercer was at fault poor time management, not the employees behind the counter, but it's such a bad look to have so much staff milling about while we wait half an hour in an empty lobby for our scheduled appointment. read more

I got my tattoo from Ria, who is amazing at doing fine lines. I handwrote my tattoo and she did a great job. read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Handwriting tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My piercing experience was great!! The piercer was super easy going, made me feel so comfortable and it did NOT hurt at all. They also gave me very clear instructions and access to cleaning supplies. My only problem was the front desk service, the worker was super uptight and I wasn't sure if it was stress or just rudeness? The person upfront was incredibly helpful, I just didn't leave the location completely satisfied with the service. read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place sucks ! I came in with an appointment to have some piercings done. I had a picture of my valid photo Id and they turned me away for it. They cited the reason as they didn't want to be shut down. I thought tattoo artists and piercers are supposed to rebels. Apparently not Ha read more

Deep Roots is a great place to get pierced! I'm happy with the quality of jewelry they offer. But honestly the piercing and tattoo artists are probably more important to consider when picking a shop. I wouldn't let anyone in Seattle but John pierce me. He's clearly a master of his craft, he always makes me laugh and puts me at ease, and has a warm and calming bedside manner. Highly recommend! read more

Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is actually super, super amazing. 10/10 would rec and come again. 1) Jason the piercer is super knowledgeable, friendly, and has good taste/ sense of what would look good. He placed my helix and conch perfectly to a) my Pinterest board I showed him (LOL) and b) adjusted it according to how my ear is shaped. Even explained the Y of where the outer and inner curves of my ear meets and how that horizontal line across is a good place to place the piercing. He also read my mind when I felt I wanted the dot a little higher and he already knew it would look better higher. Props, totally awesome dude 2) super clean and nice facility. I have trust nothing will go wrong and I feel at ease. Doesn't feel like you're walking into someone's basement to get a piercing and I've had this experience at the Skin and Soul in Bellevue which scared me into not getting it the first time. Like this deep roots you could take your mom in and shed be like "alright fine" 3) sorry guy at the register I didn't catch your name, but this guy was also super friendly and patient when we picked out our earrings. Walk ins are the way to go! Me + 2 friends, and we were done in 30 mins or so. Super solid. 10/10 facility thank you!! read more

I've been going to this location since 2012. However the last 2 ish years all the jewelry changes and new piercings I have gotten have fallen out. I'm not sure if they're using a new piercing technique or not, but I will no longer be going to this shop anymore as it's not worth risking ~ $1,000.00 worth of jewelry and new piercings closing up. The front desk associates and the piercers are super kind though. read more

I came by as a walk-in for a sternum tattoo. I highly recommend that you make an appointment first, as I had to come by twice to check for cancellations. Thankfully, a cancellation opened up for the next day, so I came by and got a quick script tattoo which looks absolutely amazing. Josh was super knowledgeable and provided excellent insight on font, thickness, spacing to ensure that my tattoo not only looked good, but would last longer without needing a touch up. My friend also got a nostril piercing and the piercer was amazing (Sorry, don't remember the name!). I've seen many piercers but he was the swiftest I had ever come across. The needle was out then in--I didn't even see it move. The piercing looks great though, a testament to his mastery for sure! read more