Deep Roots Tattoo & Body Piercing

I am SO happy that I found this place. I’ve always been one of those people who has said that they wanted to get a tattoo but probably never would because the thought of the actual process is terrifying.
As part of my early midlife crisis, I decided to face my fears and schedule a consult. I went in and met with Chris who was super friendly and gave him a general idea of what I wanted to do. I wanted to get a small waterlily. (it’s the meaning of my Korean name) He said it would be super easy and would take under an hour.
You have to pay a deposit in person to book an appointment. I didn’t know exactly when I wanted to go since one of my friends wanted to come with. I ended up paying a deposit while I was there and then calling in later to make an appointment.
There is a minimum rate for tattoos — I can’t remember what it was but it’s maybe around $ 85? However, I didn’t mind paying (even though my tattoo was small and took less than 5 minutes to do) because this place is really clean and super professional.
Once I came in, everything happened so fast. I was terrified about the potential pain but got it in a place where I have a little more «meat» (lower right back… aka love handle) and it really wasn’t that bad. Not, like, a super amazing feeling but could have definitely been worse. The estimate that I had been given was about an hour but I was SO happy to be out so quickly.
I was given good care instructions and haven’t had any problems. (Knock on wood.) I am super happy with Adam’s talent and would recommend this place to friends.

AMAZING tattoo done by Adam today! Everything I wanted and more! It was my first tattoo and if I ever decide to get another I will be right back to Adam! I got a small Palm tree on my rib cage! I’ll post the pic!

It was a great experience today getting my nose pierced. I already had my nose pierced but thought it already closed. Chris took a look and said that he should be able to get it stretched out. Yay to me because then I wouldn’t have to pay the full price for the piercing. He was super nice and friendly. That was great because it made me feel less nervous. He messed with it for a little bit and finally got it through hooray! Oh god it hurt a little bit but nothing a tiny lady couldn’t manage.
The jewelry i brought with me was useable, so i ended up paying $ 10 for the stretching and $ 5 tip. I’m super happy and will be back in a couple weeks for a hoop. Oh and the lady who welcomed me was nice too.

My friend and I have been going to Deep Roots for our piercings like every week we get paid. It’s kind of ridiculous. I love the atmosphere, everyone is very nice and always welcoming. I have never felt uncomfortable around anyone there, which tends to happen to me whenever I am in an place new to me. We have grown accustomed to some of the employees there, the front desk girl is super funny and our piercer Chris helps us stay calm during the whole process. Even though I’ve gotten a few piercings there, my septum, tragus, and conch, I still get nervous. But they always do a good job persuading me to get it done and that as long as I take care of it doing the proper cleaning and such, it’ll be okay. I would highly recommend this place to anyone for piercings, they’re clean and although jewelry is pricey, I believe it’s well worth it. If you’re shopping for jewelry, they have a crazy selection. Everything is pretty and classy, they also offer to put the jewelry in! I always appreciated that. I might take a chance and eventually try getting a tattoo from here too since the service is so good.

I have never had any piercings before and I stepped in a nervous wreck for my nose piercing. The staff there was very friendly and calmed me down. They clearly know what they are doing. They sterilize the stud which made me feel more comfortable and Chris did a great job at my piercing, it was over in no time. The aftercare recommendations they made also worked and I have had minimal swelling so far on my piercing.

Was fortunate enough to guest spot at this location. I’ve been traveling to various shops and this is without a doubt one of the best yet. Thanks for having me!

I’m a pretty clean cut gal so getting my first non ear piercing was «scary». live super close to this location so I thought I’d go for it and get my nose pierced. I walked in and was greeted by… I believe Taylor. Super cool chic. Nice. Knowledgeable and friendly.
Had a small wait but it was perfect because I got to check out all of the cool jewelry. Honestly some of the best designs I’ve seen at a piercing place! Amazing pieces. Uhhgg jealous I have a 9 – 5 and can’t get my septum pierced, by far the nicest septum pieces.
Before they took me back to let me know they were sterilizing the stud. That’s really a relief to hear since I know piercing can be a hassle to keep clean and healthy. I was really nervous but the owner really made me feel comfortable. Really nice to talk to and super professional. The piercing was so quick I was in and and in no time! Didn’t want a stud in the first place but I love the rose gold one I picked and can’t wait for a few more weeks to heal so I can get my hoop. YAY
FYI: service date 8÷8÷15

Chris is so amazing. I got my belly button pierced he was so nice and so kind. He was joking around when piercing my belly button and he was talking to me and he was telling me to go to my happy place. I highly recommend going here because the whole staff is amazing and even if you’re getting a body piercing and it’s your first time they’ll coach you through it and say it doesn’t hurt.

I did not get my nose pierced here, but have gone in twice to get new jewelry inserted and adjusted. They are very clean and professional, have great advice– good quick service and I am a pain wimp! Also lots of beautiful jewelry for sale for every kind of piercing :)

Had the pleasure having Gene as my piercer. Got my Septum done. I love it! Jean has been piercing for over 5 years. I was VERY fortunate today to get him cause he doesn’t normally work here. They are extremely clean and friendly. Thank you!!!

Received a facial piercing from Chris. He’s very detail oriented and unbiased when he presents you options of placement. He’s knowledgable also, as far as how different cultures wear their jewelry. He seems like a wealth of information as long as you ask the right questions. Definitely a low-​pressure type of environment. They don’t hesitate to give you breathing room if they sense uncertainty.
This may the only shop that frowns upon touching the trinkets of jewelry, even your own, due to safety and sanitary concerns of infection. I thought that was different since a lot of other tat/​piercing shops don’t care as much and will douse it in alcohol before implanting. Either way, very professional. Smallish shop with one front desk person, one piercing artist and tattooist.

I just came here yesterday to get 2 small tattoos on my wrists and I couldn’t be happier that I chose this place and Eli for them. I checked out and called a couple other places before this and I didn’t get the same level of customer service or friendliness. The guy I talked to over the phone was friendly so that’s a plus to start out with. The tattoo artist, Eli was exceptionally great. He suggested the placement of one of the tattoos and I’m so happy he did because I never even considered that spot and the end result looks great. Eli really takes the time to consult with you before you make the decision which I appreciated A LOT. Deep Roots is really lucky to have an artist with his skills and customer service. I can’t wait to get my next one from him! Thank you!

I got my very first tattoo by Eli. I would highly recommend him if you are considering getting a tattoo. After my consultation I definitely felt a lot better about my decision. Eli has a lot of experience and is truly a talented artist just from seeing some of his work and of my own tattoo. He was really helpful in guiding me about the placement of the tattoo and made me feel comfortable about my decision. I’m very happy with the way my first tattoo turned out.
I’m already considering getting a second tattoo and I’ll definitely be coming back to Deep Roots and working with Eli again.

I had a consultation last night. The artist was 15 late; he was taking a walk. He was creative, but seemed morose and bossy. But his portfolio won me over; his skill level well beyond my modest tat idea. We booked a 1-​hr appointment for tonight (he estimated it would take 30 minutes, but provided a cushion) with the artist, manager and scheduler all at the desk. I paid my deposit, said ‘see you tomorrow’ and left. Called on my way tonight to say I’d be 5 – 10 min late due to traffic. Connor said do problem, and as I was pulling in to park, the artist called and said I was booked for the weekend. 24 hrs before we all talked about me being back the NEXT day. I told him I was leaving town on Friday. Artist said… well, anyway you are late & have to reschedule. So HE can be 15 late, but a customer who booked an hour, for a 30 – 40 min appointment, can’t be 5 – 7 min late due to traffic.
I asked them to refund my deposit, they said I had to bring in my card. I turned around and drove back. They refunded my deposit, but the artist (who, at 6:20 had no other client) didn’t speak to me. No effort whatsoever was made to apologize for their error, or to retain my business.
I think maybe the artist really didn’t want to do a 2″ tattoo of a sunburst on an older woman. He commented that my design choice ‘said nothing’. You must be young, relevant, and edgy enough to have work done here. I’m sure another tattoo salon will welcome my modest investment, and my online thumbs up. I give Deep Roots Bellevue a short life span unless they improve customer interaction and embrace a diverse (all ages) audience.

I recently visited Deep Roots for the 2^nd time! I previously had both my tragus pierced by Chris (who was *awesome*) and on this trip I had my helix done by Rion… who was also AWESOME! Rion also swapped out the original posts from my tragus piercing for shorter posts, as the piercing is now healed and doesn’t need extra room for swelling.
Rion is very knowledgeable, and made me feel very comfortable. The piercing process was virtually painless and I left very happy. I am still very happy. I love my new piercing.
Again, easy parking, beautiful shop, BEAUTIFUL selection of jewelry, really great people working inside. Repeat customer.

Got inked for the very first time on my birthday by Miranda if I’m not mistaken. She was super awesome. The place was sanitary: needles were disposed after each use and seat cover was replaced prior to my appointment. Nothing sketchy at all, which made me very comfortable.
As far as design goes, I requested for a relatively simple line work, so I don’t know if I can comment very much on that. Miranda has a lot of experience doing line work according to the front desk girl, and I took the time to look at her portfolio as well to affirm this. Overall, my experience with Bellevue Deep Roots was top notch. Will consider coming back for another tattoo.

I’ve gotten most of my other piercings done at the Seattle location of Deep Roots, so I was really happy to see that they opened on in Bellevue super close to my house!
I had my septum pierced about 7 years ago, and I ended up taking it out after a year or two, but I have been missing it and feeling the urge to get it re-​done lately. I finally went in over the weekend, and I was immediately impressed by how clean and neat everything is, and how much beautiful jewelry they have on display. The guy at the desk was suuuuper nice and I was able to get in with Chris right away! It turns out my original hole was still there, so he was able to get it stretched and new jewelry right in without re-​piercing me at all. It was quick and painless, and I’m still totally thrilled with the whole experience almost a week later! :)

I’m so happy they finally opened a DEEP ROOTS on the east side. This store is so cute, a little smaller compared to the Lynnwood and Seattle location, but it’s clean and they have a wonderful assortment of jewelery. Rion, the owner, priced my septum and was extremely knowledgeable. After my piercing, he showed me a bunch of earrings for my stretched ears. I’m definitely going to come back :)

Review for reception and piercer, Colin!
I truly appreciate how I was treated here. The adorable receptionist (I feel awful that I cannot remember her name and will come back and edit this once I get it!) made me feel welcome and excited. She was efficient and clean and just a joy to talk to.
I got my septum pierced by Colin. Let me just say, going in and getting a needle shoved through a part of your body is definitely a reason for someone to get nervous. You can be as excited as you want but for people like me, there’s always that nervous, hand slightly trembling feeling underneath it all. Colin eased my nerves practically %100. He was super nice, clean, gave quality information and answered and welcomed any questions I had. I’m a bigger gal and he didn’t make me feel like a gross human being (which I’ve experienced, it’s no fun) and was truly a nice person. The piercing was quick, it hurt of course, but was efficiently done.
I applaud you Colin! Thank you for making me feel so at ease and for giving me an adorable piercing! I hope to be back for either another piercing or jewelry.
P. S. jewelry selection is beautiful and great, top quality! I highly recommend this beautiful shop. :)

I absolutely love this location. Front desk girls are always nice and a joy to talk to. I’ve bought a couple of septum clickers and have been pierced here. I recommended a few of my friends here who were pierced as well. The tattoo artist there is super nice! Very warm welcoming environment!