High Priestess is one of those original piercing places; it's been around since at least 1996 around here as probably the first alternative to Claire's boutique. I still think of this building as their "new location" even though they've been here at least 15 years. Almost everyone I know has gotten a piercing from here, or multiple, including myself, and we've been going since the late 90s. My experience has been pretty good with all the piercers I've had over the years. My most recent piercing here was yesterday when I got my daith pierced. This is one that was a little more painful than some of the others, though not super painful; perhaps close to when I had my navel done. But I think any added pain was because it's going through two parts of the ear instead of just a single poke and done. The staff here is pretty good. They're very friendly and generally pretty helpful in helping you select jewelry, though you may need to ask them to show you all of the jewelry that would work for your selected piercing; I'm not sure why, but they always seem to show me just one or two displays until I tell them to just show me everything that works for the piercing. Their selection of jewelry has significantly improved in the last few years; they've moved past just the hoop with captive bead ring to more high end pieces like stuff from BVLA. That also means that things can get expensive depending upon the jewelry you want. The piercing itself only cost $35, but of course you need to buy the jewelry separately. So far so good; my newest piercing is doing well and looks great. I'm very pleased with it and look forward to coming back again sometime for my next one. This location has a few parking spaces, including a disabled space right in front of the door, but I've never really had a problem parking when I've come here. read more

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To start this place has excellent service. From entering the building to leaving. The front desk staff is so kind especially Brittany. I love the selection of jewelry they offer in all price ranges. I also like that they have tattoo cubicles for a little more privacy. read more

My experience was top notch with the front desk and my piercer Josh. He was very professional and explained everything he was doing and what to expect when I got pierced and the after care of my piercing. I went in for a cheek dermal, so he first marked to see if that's where I wanted it and I said yes, then got my daughters opinion and my best friends opinion. They both as well as me agreed on the spot. He asked me if I was allergic to iodine as that's what he used to clean my cheek and I said no, so he cleaned it very thoroughly. He then had me lay down, turn my head to the left a little bit and told me to take in a deep breath and on the blow out is when he pierced me. Then he told me he was going to put on the jewelry. He asked me how I was and I was fine, so he sat me up and got some gauze and held pressure on it for a bit because I bled a little, then he put a band aid on it. He had me get off the table to look at it. I was super pleased with the outcome and to be honest, it didn't even hurt, he did a wonderful job. I got it pierced on a Friday and on Sunday I texted them with questions and someone responded very quickly to answer my questions. I was super happy at how clean the shop was. If I could give them 20 stars I would. I highly recommend if you want to get pierced you call to make an appointment and ask for Josh to do it as when he pierced me, it didn't even hurt. I didn't even flinch. Josh is at the W. 6th location in Eugene, Oregon. Thank you Josh and the gal at the front desk for being so professional and know what great customer service is all about. read more

Everything about this location was perfection!! Customer service was amazing! The environment is clean and welcoming! If you're working around a budget, they will help you get there!!! We are customers for life!!!! Thank you to the ladies for making our memories with us!!!! read more

My mom and I made an appointment to get our nostrils pierced plus a helix piercing for me. We showed up and the lady at the front desk helped us pick out piercings. She was super helpful and patient while we made our decisions They have enclosed, private piercing areas, and our piercer, Josh, was super sweet. He took his time explaining the piercing and aftercare process and guided us through the whole time. He was incredibly supportive and kind. When we were paying, I begun to go into a small stage of shock and had to sit down. Josh gave me a juice box, checked my piercings, and made sure I knew what was happenning and that I was okay before I left. Next time I'm in Eugene, I'm 100% coming back! read more

Josh pierced my ear and he did a great job it was pretty much painless! He seems like a nice guy and was very professional. They also have a great array of jewelry, best I've ever seen. read more

Scheduled an appointment to get the kiddos ears pierced. Super fun shop, good customer service, and they know what they are doing. Not to sound cranky but the music in the piercing room on top of the piercer wearing a mask made it super hard to hear and engage. I'm sure they were saying some important stuff but it was lost. The shop and service were great and the kiddo is happy with their experience and pierced ears. read more

I wish I remembered the name of the piercer who helped me last year, but he was great! The barbell in my helix piercing got caught on something and one of the ends fell off, and so I made a same-day appointment here to get a new piece of jewelry put in. The piercer who helped me was super nice and checked out the piercing before recommending a slightly shorter barbell, which fits my ear better and is less likely to get caught on stuff. He quickly and easily swapped out the jewelry for me, and I'm happy to say my piercing is doing great. (And it doesn't get caught anymore thanks to the size change!) This place has been around for years, and I'm still impressed with the friendliness, professionalism, and careful safety protocols of the staff, and how clean and nice the locations are. I always feel safe and comfortable getting piercings done here, from my first piercing (earlobes) when I was 13, to my helix piercing years later. This place is still my favorite. read more

High Priestess Piercing & Tattoo - Piercing Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

My sister and I went into High Priestess on a Sunday afternoon to get some piercings. Our needs were a bit complicated as we needed some older piercings reopened, some potential re-piercings, and some jewelry swaps. We were fortunate to not have to wait even though we didn't have an appointment. The staff was very friendly and helpful and our Piercer Holly was a rock star! read more

I came in to get new jewelry for my septum and Holly was AMAZING!!! I am super bad at sticking up for myself and saying what I actually like and Holly just helped me so much. Originally, I walked out saying that I liked it but knew that I didn't because the ends were too big and I couldn't flip it up. But I didn't want to inconvenience anyone and be THAT person (can you tell I'm a people pleaser ) However, my boyfriend convinced me to go back and oh my god Holly was just super sweet about it and immediately fixed it all up for me. Thank you Holly for teaching me a valuable lesson about sticking up for myself and saying how I truly feel. I will definitely be stopping by in the future and recommending this place to my friends read more

Got my septum pierced by Ari and it the best piercing experience i've ever had! He set a great tone with a calm and confident demeanor. Very importantly for me, he explained things really clearly so I felt well informed about what to expect before we even started. The piercing process was smooth, quick, and I think as painless as it could be. Having gotten my nostril pierced somewhere else a few years ago, I expected it to be worse, but it hurt so much less! I love the way it looks. Would absolutely come back for other work if I were local. The other staff member I spoke with was already really friendly and helpful. HIGHLY recommend. read more

High Priestess Piercing & Tattoo - Septum piercing (five minutes after it happened) - Piercing Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Came here to get our daughters ears pierced. They took us in and the guy was so kind and nice our little girl got one done and it took a bit to get her to allow the second one. And really the guy was so nice and so kind it was mind blowing. Clearly he does lots of kids cause after it all there was another little girl waiting. The reason for the 4 stars is mainly cause the place was super clean and so was the guy but his coat had lots of animal hair on it. But he washed is hands many times and only touched her with his gloves on. But really he was amazing. Don't be afraid to bring you kids here. It's not cheap but it's done right and by a nice person!! read more

I definitely give this place a 5 star!!! I got my tragus pierced here. The experience was awesome and the workers were extremely helpful and just amazing all around! I still can't believe how sweet everyone was. I'm so happy I chose this place! I highly recommend them. I saw some tattoo work as well and they too were amazing! Thinking of making that appointment soon. read more

When you think about getting a When you think about getting a piercing come here!! Josh Bryant treats you like family. He is safe, clean, guarantees his work, and is so friendly. I think it's so important to go somewhere that has educated employees. Stop by and check out all the amazing tattoo artists and piercing jewelry!!! read more

If you're looking for competent staff and higher quality service, go elsewhere. I had mirror image piercings done on the other side of my nose that are not symmetrical. I had jewelry special ordered and waited 6months to receive... when it came it was the wrong size. Now waiting another 6months. I asked staff to call me to let me know what was happening, she didn't. She also said I would receive a 15% discount for waiting .... A year... yeah. Overall... if you're looking for higher quality services, there's other piercing shops I wish I had gone to. Sub par. read more

After seeing my review here, one of the employees left a response for me to get in touch with the studio manager, Brittany. I did so and it turned out that there was a communication breakdown somewhere along the line which was why when I came back I did not get the service I was expecting. After speaking with her I returned and had the stretching done free of charge. I know as a fellow faulty human that things don't always work out the way you expect, but as long as there is an effort to try to correct the situation I will completely give the benefit of the doubt. I am completely satisfied, with a shout out to Brittany! read more

High quality jewelry and first rate piercing staff. Josh works great with children. He helped my daughter work through the worry of getting her ears pierced. Highly recommend. read more

Went in to have an old helix piercing (which done at another studio) looked at that I felt just didn't heal right. The staff working explained that as a result of not shortening my bar, the piercing healed at an angle from side sleeping which gave me a lot of insight. I scheduled a new helix piercing and they got me in immediately! They were very detailed in explaining the healing process so I don't have a repeat and offered great tips! In love with the outcome read more

I had a wonderful first piercing experience here!! I spoke with the manager briefly for check in and she was so kind and knowledgeable. Josh did my piercing and I am so satisfied with how it came out. :)) read more

I'm from out of town and got some ink done here while on vacation. Bryan was outstanding. Super meticulous, took his time to make sure he delivered a solid tattoo. I'd recommend this shop and Bryan to anyone in the area looking to get tattooed. Shop is also super clean. read more

Wow! A seriously awesome experience. I took my daughter to get her second earring holes on her birthday. Turns out there's a birthday discount on jewelry! While there I decided, after being slightly peer pressured by my child, to pierce my nose (it's something I've always talked about doing but never actually acted on it). Colton at the front desk was friendly, informative, and patient. Super welcoming. Ari came out to get us after an almost non existent wait and took us back together. Again, friendly, informative, welcoming. He's a great conversationalist and has a very chill vibe. Perfect for taking the edge off the nerves. A+. I'd recommend him for anyone, child or adult, looking to get a piercing. The facility was super clean. I'll be back, piercing or tattoo who knows! Definitely recommend! read more

I got my vertical labret done here by someone named Josh (I think that was his name) and he did amazing. However, I went to get my septum done recently and I was really excited. The piercer's name was Bunny. She was really sweet but completely pierced my nose cartilage rather than the skin you're supposed to pierce. My nose was incredibly sore. The jewelry was way too high and would get lost in my nose when I moved it. My friends were equally confused. She kept trying to pass it off as normal but I think she was able to tell she messed up. They gave me a free repierce but I don't even know if I want to use it because of how disappointed I was with her attempt at a septum. Anyways, really nice person but really sad attempt at a piercing. read more

Been a customer for years, from their Lincoln location underground to the new one as well as campus. They have a great selection and very knowledgeable. They do piercings, tattoos and fundraisers! They buildings are always nicely decorated and flow well and the staff is always the best! Some times are busier than others but this visit I was a supportive roll. We were in and out in about 15minutes for a simple lip piercing in the evening. Great business! read more

High Priestess Piercing & Tattoo - Beautiful waiting area/lobby - Piercing Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Communication is how artists turn your ideas into a reality. I will not return to this location, and I will not KEEP recommending it to any one who wants to get tattooed. I should have listened to the reviews about the artist they stuck me with. Mind you, I asked for a touch up on a tattoo I already had done by him, and a very small finger tattoo. I voiced that I was interested in more work, and to possibly have the beginning of my sleeve for a blank arm, drawn up by him. Waited till the night before the appointment to show me what he came up with, then canceled at 2:30 am. Lucky Eugene is full of artists willing to work with you and your ideas. Artist drew up my idea hours before the appointment, and when I voiced what I wanted the beginning of the sleeve to look like l, he told me I was manipulating him. Don't waist your money here. Unprofessional as it gets. If you want to be tattooed by a stoned artist who doesn't listen to your ideas or consult with you at all, by all means. Good luck . read more

High Priestess Piercing & Tattoo - Getting a cancellation at 2:30 am the morning before my appointment to get a touch up and start a sleeve on a fresh arm. - Piercing Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I had to get my piercings removed for an MRI recently and the people at High Priestess were incredibly helpful. I hadn't ever taken them out before and they had no trouble removing the piercings, replacing them, and then replacing them again when I purchased new jewelry a few weeks later. They have a great selection of beautiful jewelry and the staff is friendly, knowledgable, super helpful, and the store is very clean. This is where I'll be going for future piercings, jewelry, and help with inserting and removing my jewelry! read more

I had a piercing done at this place, purchased my replacement piercings and the service at the same time. I was scheduled to return to this place and the only black tattoo artist was fired. I told them about this and they instead gaslit me and pretended I never purchased a replacement set. I also never got the size of my piercing. when attempting to contact this place in person they act like strangers and don't seem to understand a customer is where you get both your money from and your honest reviews. here's the honest review , take your Black Lives Matter stuff off your building this month. read more

Stopped here on my road trip through Oregon. They take excellent care and precaution with COVID safety, and take appointments only to ensure a safe setting. Got my double helix and my snug pierced by Ari, who was super kind, professional, and talented at his job. Got all three piercings right after the other, barely any pain, just a small pinch that lasted 1 second and it was done. They have decent jewelry selection, and I love my piercings! Keep up the awesome work. read more

Highly recommend! Went in yesterday to get a piercing. Brittany at the front desk was super kind, informative, and patient when I was deciding on my jewelry. The piercer, Trevor, was really cool and did a fabulous job. He was fun to chat with and didn't rush the job, even though he was quick and efficient (a good thing). I felt very taken care of. Will definitely go back. read more

Ari is a sweetheart and the utmost professional. Even during Covid, the staff was gracious, helpful, and patient. Great experience, keep up the good work...you guys are killin' it. read more

Absolutely the best piercing place in Eugene. Ari is professional and super kind. The front desk people were so helpful and quick and very nice! Excellent experience! read more

Love this place!!! I had a few piercings done before COVID and wasn't sure what it would be like now but they are just as amazing as they were before just with some extra safety protocols in place. You're still be greeted by the same friendly and helpful staff at the front desk. I had an idea of what I wanted and the young lady at the front desk was very knowledgeable so she was able to assist me in finding exactly the best fit pieces for me. Ari is an extremely patient and talented piercer - same as he was before - I can't imagine going anywhere else ever. With each piercing he's discussed what I'd like now and what I might want in the future (such as will I be switching to a different type of jewelry?) Ensuring he fully understands what I'm looking for before he starts. He is so fun to talk to that before you know it the jewelry is in and you're done! I highly recommend them :) read more

Went there today simply to get a piece of jewelry put through an already pierced hole where another fell out this morning. She wrote down what I wanted and I asked how long the wait was and she said about 30 min. So I left and came back 25 min later and they still let 2 other people that came after me go before me, so I waited another 30 min then got irritated and left. Annoying cause I needed something so simple done. Not everyone has time to sit around for hours on a Thursday. I'll go somewhere else for good service I guess ‍ read more

I went in for a piercing today and it was an amazing experience! everyone was so knowledgeable and kind and I felt really taken care of. Ari was an incredible piercer and I felt so safe and calm and listened to. highly recommend this shop and especially Ari!! read more

I went in for a double helix and had a small wait, which was understandable since it was a walk in appointment. The person at the counter and the piercer were very friendly and willing to answer any questions. I went in a second time to get my lobe piercings fixed after one hole was closed and the other was lopsided from getting them pierced at the mall when I was really young. I had a different piercer but had the same great experience. The jewelery was a little on the expensive side, but the quality was excellent, so it was worth the extra money. I want more piercings in the future and will definitely go here again read more

Had an absolutely stellar experience here today! Myself, my husband, and our friend walked in around 1PM to get piercings and a tattoo. We were helped immediately by super friendly staff, and the wait time was super short. Ari did my husband's septum piercing, and our friend's septum and tongue, and he was absolutely phenomenal! My husband is notoriously bad with needles, so Ari made sure to walk him through every step, explain what was happening, and remind him to keep breathing. The whole piercing went super smoothly, and my husband says he probably wouldn't have been able to go through with it had Ari not been so kind and relaxing! I ended up getting a small tattoo, done by Brent Megens. He was also totally awesome and did a fantastic job! He was casual and fun to talk to, but super professional with the actual tattoo. He was gentle and got the whole tattoo done quicker than I expected, without sacrificing quality. Overall, had a fantastic experience here and will definitely be back! read more

My piercer who didn't even pierce me lol was great and I definitely wouldn't mind getting a piercing from her if I had more room on my body. She's very informative and most definitely knows what she's doing. Also she's a decent human being when talking to customers which is what the campus location seems to lack :// but the piercer is great at the campus location can't say the same for his girlfriend.... The prices still suck at this location if you want best pricing go to Eugene tattoo and piercing shop it's like $70 for a septum INCLUDING jewelry read more

This place is outrageously expensive. $32 for a plain barbell is outlandish. They replaced a barbell for my conch that I had lost on my way up from California. (It's weird that I couldn't just buy the jewelry). The piercer was nice but my conch became inflamed and eventually got infected after her changed it. The piercing is 10 years old, and I've lost the barbell for longer periods in the past. It was only missing for about 20 hours this time around. So I'm not really sure what the shop did. The back of the barbell also fell off 2 days after the fact. I should have just left it out until I got back to CA. This was not a good experience at all. read more

I have gotten a few piercings here, and they always turn out nice. They have a nice selection of jewelry also, from simple to extravagant. At the old location (W.6th & Lincoln), the staff was very nice and helpful with any questions and easing any angst. However, this location has condescending employees that make it seem as if you are inconveniencing them by having them do their job. The prices are also occasionally unclear. Customer service aside, the piercers themselves do amazing jobs! It's the only place I go to assure perfection. read more

truly a lovely experience from start to finish. the staff were so nice, knowledge, and accommodating. there were so many beautiful jewelry options to pick from that varied in price, so there was something for everyone. ari was nothing short of a pleasure and made the nerve wracking experience of being pierced a delight. would recommend to anyone looking to get a piercing done! read more

I'll try to keep this as short at I can I met with a tattoo artist by the name of Joshua Hood on 3/27/16. We spoke about what I wanted he asked me for a appointment deposit and we set a date of 4/12/16. He said he would email me a receipt for the downpymnt and a sketch of the tattoo. Text him 8 times before I heard back from him on 4/8/16 which to that all he said was "sorry I went home early yesterday, I'll send you something this weekend" He never sent me a receipt or sketch. Finally on our tattoo date, just a couple hours before our appointment he cancels, which I that point I ask for my money back and he never bothered to reply. So I had to go to his manager Joanne for my money. I Wouldn't Recommend This so called "Tattoo Artist" to anyone. He is shady and extremely unprofessional. To be fair this establishment is great staff is very knowledgeable and always super clean I will always come here for my piercings. read more