Robot Piercing

I really hate needles, needles are bastards. But I really like piercings...wtf? I went to Robot w/ my mom because she loves their gauges, and I wanted to get a cartilage/helix piercing. I was really freaking out because I have only ever had my lobes pierced, honestly, I shouldn't have been scared. My piercer's name was Jo, I believe, (she's awesome) and she really did a great job of distracting me and making sure I didn't feel like I was going to die...because, you know, when I see a needle I think I'm going to die. Well, she talked me through it and it just felt like a little pinch. I love the piercing, I think it looks great. Cartilage piercings don't hurt when the needle goes through (Ew.) but it's a little sore afterwards. If I ever want another piercing or a tattoo, I will for sure go there. I recommend them to anyone who is scared of needles, they just seem to know how to get you through it. more

I love this place! I am totally going back for my tattoo! Pros: GREAT SERVICE, personal, many options, good prices, patient more

Love their location. Even if you are not getting anything done--it is worth it just to check out their decor and all of their awesome jewelry. Pros: great ambiance Cons: none! more

I'm in love with Robot! They totally helped me out of a rough spot with a botched nose piercing, AND didn't make me feel like a dork for my poor decision making. I got it right this time.....everyone at Robot seems mellow and down to earth, and chock full of skill and knowledge. On top of all that they have an amazing jewelry selection. What could be better? They also have a fun selection of feather earrings and delightful little trinket-ey things! swoon!! Pros: talent, jewelry more

I went in recently and got my nose pierced here by Jon. It was my first body piercing, and so I was a little nervous. However, the atmosphere was layed back, and all the employees were incredibly nice and friendly, which made me relax, alot. Jon was amazing as well. He has to be one of the nicest and most professional people I have ever met, and I'm saying this from the 10 minutes I was in his presence getting pierced. He talked me through everything, and the actual piercing was pretty much painless (almost..lol) and the price was excellent too. $50 I don't think was too much for the great experience and great piercing I had...and the piece of nose jewelry I got I love! If I ever decide to get more piercings, I would defiantly go back here as a first choice. I might even go back here for more next tattoo, their tattoo portfolios looked awesome! Pros: Great looking shop, friendly employees, layedback atmosphere Cons: location was kinda hard to find, but I am from Vancouver! more

Very painless piercing done by Pink. Pros: Nice displays, wide variety of jewelry, courteous employees more

I've been wanting to get my lobes stretched for quite some time. All of my friends who have theirs stretched (and friends who pierce as well) have always drilled it in that I need to go slow. more

I wanted to get my cheeks pierced for a long time and I did allot of research and I was aware that the pain would be horrible and that the healing would be awful but I wanted it anyway and I never got a piercing at ROBOT but I just knew that they were a good place from how I felt and what I heard from other people. I went in to get it done and I talked to Jon and he was weary to do my cheeks all the way through and he said that we should talk options. He suggested for me to get Dermal Anchors. I agreed and it was the best piercing experience I have ever had! He was so animated and friendly that I felt extremely comfortable. When he was hurting me putting it in he apologized the whole time and said how sorry he was to have to hurt me but sometimes it is stubborn. A friend was there and he actually fainted from seeing the wound and Jon was so helpful with him and made everyone feel comfortable. I also got my lip done at the same time and everything is perfect. My dermal did come out on one cheek but it can happen because it is a piercing that your body can reject easily and I called and asked if I could go in and get it redone and I talked to a lady on the phone who was unbelievably nice and friendly and I went in yesterday and got it redone and I was extremely pleased. It was a fast process and sooo hygienic. I recommend everyone that I talk to now that wants to get a piercing because they are just amazing at what they do. I am so happy that he offered to have me get dermal anchors instead of full cheek piercing. All around the best experience in any service I have ever had. I am a Robot! Pros: Everything. Cons: No cons at all. more

i've had my ears stretched as well as nipples, septum and ears pierced here by jon, jo and autumn. they are all amazing. i've been given fabulous service, honest advice (including ""no, i won't do that"", which i appreciate) and great help with aftercare issues. they're definitely the best i've been to, so i'll be going back for some dermal anchors and more body piercings. they also have a good selection of jewelry (it beats everywhere else i've been in the area). jon makes some seriously amazing jewelry and gentry is the most rad counter person you'll find. go there and check them out. the only thing that could make robot piercing better would be staying open later. there's been several times i've wanted to swing by but couldn't because they close at 7pm. more

My boyfriend and I started going to John last summer, and since then, I havn't gone ANYWHERE else for my body mod needs. Everybody in the shop is very friendly and professional, and highly skilled. Robot is also one of the only shops in Portland that offers sub dermal anchor piercings, which I love. I recomend everyone I know to them, and I've never seen anyone come out unhappy. Pros: Great jewelery selection, AWSOME staff, excellent customer service Cons: Limited hours more

This last November I had gone into the shop with my boyfriend and gotten my nose bridge pierced, and holy moley, I am so happy with it! I also adore the natural materials used [stone, wood, bone] in the extended selection of jewelry on display, which all things considered, is incredibly unique in design to say the least; there are so many good pieces to choose from, I've spent an hour on three different occasions debating on what to purchase. The shop's atmosphere is so very welcoming and the employees present themselves asif in perpetual sanguinity. I highly, and entirely reccomend this piercing studio, for anyone and everyone. Pros: Munificent service, full fruition in general, amiable atmosphere, extreme satisfaction Cons: None? more

I tend to be very nervous about new piercings. I'm whiny, twitchy, inquisitive, and so forth. Not a problem. I've gotten 3 new holes since I found Robot 2 years ago. They're the most kind, knowledgable, and wuss-tolerant professionals I've ever had the pleasure of being punctured by. Not kidding. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone with a more steady hand, and friendly smile to pierce you. Pros: Coward friendly, Good people, Clean studio, Large Selection more

Best peircing experience from beginning to end. Pros: Everything?! more

i normaly go to grade a body piercing but when they were moving snake highly recomended robot for all piercing needs. and the atmosphere was great and everything worked out perfect. thanks again. more

Pros: just about everything. Cons: don't drive there. it's better for the planet anyways. more

I have been going to Robot for years now - absolutely the only place in PDX I would allow pierce me. Jon pierced my tongue, nostrils, septum and earlobes, Autumn pierced my nipples and Jo pierced my labret. They are all amazing piercers -- they make it fun and I totally trust them. Amazing jewelry too... I'm into stone and bone jewelry and they have the best selection. Yay ROBOT!!! Pros: friendly & welcoming, professional, knowledgable Cons: can't think of a one more

I would never go anywhere else! The staff make you feel welcome and comfortable. They are extremely knowledgeable and can help you with anything; piercings, jewelry, stretching, adjustments, ANYTHING!!! They are especially talented at dermal anchors, the one-point sub-dermal piercing that can be placed almost anywhere and is nearly painless. I LOVE ROBOT. Pros: walk-ins welcome, gentle, friendly, knowledgeable, great jewelry selection more