Velvet Elvis Piercing

This place is very clean, and very sterile which is a must for piercings. I got my second hole in both my ears done and I asked maybe ten times if my ears would be able to handle it because they get infected with anything fake and cheap, I was told it would be just fine, and with it costing more than $ 100, I assumed it would be just fine. The whole process went great and the guy that did the piercing was very professional and calmed my nerves. I cleaned my ears with the stuff they gave me every morning and every night, unfortunately like I thought both my ears got infected after a month of carefully taking care of them and not touching them for anything else. I went in the ask what I could do, and the other person that does piercings told me it would go away in a few days. I told him it had been there for weeks and wasn’t going away, he shrugged it off and sent me on my way, that’s when I got frustrated, he defiantly didn’t want to listen to me. After a month after the date it was supposed me be all healed up, my ears were still puffy, infected, and bleeding. I had it, I changed my earrings out to something really expensive and nice, my ears cleared up in one week. What frustrates me is that the guy told me many many times how it wouldn’t infect my ear (I know he can’t help my reactions though) I paid $ 100+ for my ears to have the top stuff, which still infected my ear. The worst part was that the other piercer just shrugged me off when I came in the ask him about my infection. I wish my original piercer was there, I’m sure he would have handled it in a better way. All in all this place is really nice, the only reason I gave it four stars is because of the one worker that just shrugged me off and told me it would heal on its own, even after I told him I’d been treating it for weeks. That was kind of rude, I went home very frustrated that day.

I had a great experience with Aaron. Originally I made an appointment for a nostril piercing via Facebook messenger. Aaron gave me lots of information beforehand to help me make an informed decision. Last minute I started thinking about getting a septum piercing instead. I arrived to my appointment early and Aaron was very patient with my many questions and concerns and provided me with a lot of information to help me make a decision.
Once decided (septum), he was very thorough in walking me through everything he was doing. He places a lot of emphasis on sterilization and you can tell he truly cares about the health of his customers.
This was the best experience I’ve had getting a piercing. I didn’t feel like a number, but like a valued customer. I also felt very informed and knew what to expect.
I can’t wait to go back once healed and some jewelry for it.

I just want to start off by saying that Aaron, my piercer did such an amazing job on my nostril piercing. I came in with my friend wanting to get a nose pierce and right off the bat before I even walked into the building, I was super nervous.
I have very low pain tolerance and I get really nervous when it comes to needles. Anything that involves needles and my skin. Makes me get bad anxiety.
But Aaron has a way of calming you down and making it at painless as possible. He’s so patient and understanding. He will answer any question you ask without making you feel stupid. You can tell that he has a passion for piercing!
The studio is very clean and sterile. He shows you the process step by step and he also explains what he is doing every step of the way. He’s very kind and absolutely knows what he is doing.
He did such a great job on me and my friend, it was quite painless! I was so in shock that it happened so fast that I was laughing!
I would defiantly recommend Aaron. He’s absolutely amazing and I’m so in love with my new nostril piercing!

This is hands-​down the best piercing shop I have ever been to. I have been pierced eight times in my life and Aaron is the best piercer I’ve ever had. Here is why:
*Service: He answered all of my questions extremely thoroughly; he spent about a half an hour just doing that. The vibe of this shop was really relaxing and Aaron greeted me when I walked in, which for me is really important. (I hate piercing shops that call you back like a doctor’s office and they pierce you without even talking to you first; they just know what you want based on a sheet or a messenger.)
*Cleanliness: This shop is spotless and Aaron makes a point to show you how sterile everything is.
*Procedure: He has a very calming character and he made sure that I was relaxed before he pierced me. He was very quick and he made it as painless as possible. I barely felt the jewelry going in because he was so smooth. He clearly knows what he’s doing.
*Price: I can’t remember the exact price for my conch piercing but it was very reasonable and I tipped him quite a bit too. It’s worth whatever he charges because he’s that good.
*Jewelry: He has a great selection of jewelry from the best brands like Anatometal. He wrote down all the sizes I would need for future jewelry purchases, which I thought was really helpful and nice.
*Overall: It has been about two-​and-​a-​half-​years since I’ve been pierced by Aaron and it was the smoothest healing process I’ve ever had. I would definitely go back to him if I end up wanting more piercings in the future. If you live in Oregon, or are planning to go to Oregon, go to Aaron at Velvet Elvis Piercing to get pierced because you will not regret it. He is the best.

Just wanted to leave a follow up that 4 months later my nose ring looks great and is healing smoothly! Aaron did such an amazing job I didn’t have any of the issues I had when I got my nose pierced the first time around years ago AND he did such an incredible job placing it that even my family didn’t notice at first! Everyone says that can’t imagine me without it and I think that’s the best compliment one could get!

I am not new to piercings. I have my monroe, nipples & helix. Troutdale Tattoo has been my usual place but the ratings have gone over time and I was looking for a place with raving reviews so I chose here! It did not disappoint!
Aaron was super honest and up front, explaining the fact that I should be pierced a certain way depending on whether or not I’ll want a stud in the future. I really, really liked that.
He was also quick, clean and super nice. The shop is small and the outside is a little off putting, but do NOT let that freak you out. It’s just an older neighborhood and it’s an older building. The shop itself is super clean, open and inviting once you get inside!

Aaron was so kind and professional! He knew exactly what he was doing. I really appreciated his awesomeness. My nose piercing turned out great! Very impressed

The piercer was calm and made the experience go well, but after we had discussed where I wanted my nose ring, he convinced me to put it in a spot I didn’t like. I ended up leaving in tears because I spent money on a piercing I don’t like, and the issue was addressed.

I stopped by randomly without any expectations but Aaron really blew me away.
Short version:
I purchased a new piece of jewelry for my Tragus piercing and Aaron adjusted my Daith piercing free of charge. He was very professional, clean, informative, and gentle.
Long version:
I replaced my original Daith hoop piercing with a heart shaped piercing at a different shop about two months ago, the piercer did a poor job (it was painful, sore, I bled quite a bit) and left it in an incorrect position. I left it that way for almost two months. When I approached Aaron about this, he was baffled that a piercer would leave a piece of jewelry like that. I wouldn’t have known any better, I just thought I needed to buy jewelry made of a different material because this one was irritating me. Little did I know, another piercer screwed me over! It’s only been a day and my Daith piercing is sitting correctly now and already feels so much better.
I also inquired about alternative solutions for after care and he recommended a «Wound Wash» to me which is basically a saline solution in a spray bottle. I really wish someone suggested this to be before because it’s so much better than dunking my nose or ear into a cup of salt water. (This is the most annoying thing to do, and really hard when you’re traveling or away from home for extended periods of time.) I’ve asked several piercers for suggestions or tips and they all basically told me «That’s all you can do. Sea salt. Water.» coupled with a look that basically says «What about that don’t you get? It’s not hard.»
I understand that tattoo artists and piercers are artists and often very skilled in their craft, but it really doesn’t mean that you need to be pretentious. General folk don’t have a lot of knowledge about piercing or tattoos! Aaron is far from pretentious and I’d HIGHLY recommend him.

5 stars because Aaron was very friendly and professional, he talked me through the whole process and aftercare and made me feel comfortable. I will definetly go back to get future piercings here!

Went back, again, and Aaron did my nose and second lobe on separate occasions. I was weary about facial piercings since I work with the public so Aaron hooked me up with a NeoMetal matte textured disc that looks like a freckle. Again, being the huge baby I am, Aaron was amazing at easing my fears and walking me through everything. When I returned some short time later he set me up with a lovely Neometal CZ piece for my second lobe piercing. For this set, I had one side previously done some 7 years back. Aaron took the time and went the extra mile to assure that my new piercing would line up with the old one. In addition to this, he set me up with a beautiful custom septum clicker from Industrial Strength which I will be picking up Wednesday. He always amazes me and I’ll be a lifetime client for sure. I recommend all my friends to him. High quality guy with high quality products.

Very nice knowledgeable piercer. I went in for a replacement flatback for my lip… He measured my lip to make sure I purchsed the correct length. That was amazing! Very personable and had a good selection of jewelry.

It was pricier than we had expected but I guess you get what you pay for. He was super knowledgable, careful, sweet and all around awesome. He pierced my nose and my hubby’s ears two months ago. We haven’t had any infections and the earrings are all high quality and no pinch backs.

I am happy I trusted the Unilocal reviews prior to going to see Aaron. He is fantastic! very knowledgeable, takes his work serious, super clean/​sanitized place and explains everything along the way. Daughter loves her new piercing.

I just got a new piercing by Aaron and it looks AMAZING! The business is very clean and professional, I highly recommend Velvet Elvis Professional Body Piercing!

Aaron is a phenomenal piercer. That’s really all I can say. He’s super professional and he made me feel comfortable every single step of the way. He is super clean and I really appreciate that. Although Velvet Elvis is a little on the spendy side, it is more than worth it. Aaron talked me through the piercing procedure, aftercare, and everything in between. I waited 4 months to get pierced just so I could come here and I’m very glad I did. Aaron is without a doubt one of the best piercers in Oregon.

So great! :) Aaron is so fantastic! He has done about 14 piercings on me, including nipples and a VCH, he is so professional even with the most sensitive piercings I’ve always felt totally comfortable in his care. He knows so much, has taught me a million and one things about piercings, and truthfully I don’t go anywhere else. I’ve now moved from the area to about 2 ½ hours away and I still make trips just to go get pierced by him. It’s been about a year and a half since I first went to him and so I figured I better get an amazing review together to go with the rest! ((:

There are not enough words in the English language to describe how awesome Aaron is. Seriously.
I had just moved to Portland, and had no idea what shops in the area were decent. I passed by this shop and was hesitant because of the area, but decided to stop in and see what options they had for some new jewelry for my tragus. After accidentally walking into (and quickly back out of) the grocery downstairs, I went through the correct door to get to the shop.
I was immediately impressed by the fact that Aaron told me all I needed to know about the jewelry options available without being pushy or overly salesman-​y. I left that day with gorgeous new jewelry at a more than reasonable price, but was back again soon for a new piercing (philtrum). Right around the time that I was thinking I was about ready to switch to a shorter post, Aaron sent me a reminder over Instagram about switching it out. He has gone above and beyond to be an awesome, friendly, über-​clean and knowledgeable piercer and I am now in a committed relationship with this shop for all my future piercing needs.

Aaron did a great job on my faux snug. It’s meant to look like a curved bar through the middle bar of my ear but it is actually two posts, that could eventually be two hoops or any number of variations.
He was thorough, friendly and knowledgeable. He didn’t really try to upsell me on anything, which I appreciated.
Good light in the studio and pictures followed the quick piercings. I plan on a few more ear piercings and I would definitely go here for them. It’s in a weird location but it’s worth a trek.
$ 50 for an ear piercing with upgraded jewelry.

Velvet Elvis Piercing sublets studio space in a building with two other tattoo studios. The door to the establishment says «Jade Tattoo» which is confusing but once you walk in «Velvet Elvis» is clearly advertised so you know you are in the right place.
The studio space itself is clean, practical, and too the point. Display case in the front, piercing chair in the middle, and additional chair for a guest to stare at you while getting pierced. Yay!
Aaron, the piercer and proprietor, is the gem of the place. He is clearly experienced and exudes competency. He has a deep knowledge of piercing methodology and will answer any questions in a concise, detailed manner. He is meticulously clean and appeared to sanitize the whole place prior to piercing. All I know is there were spray bottles and towels and a good wait for him to wipe everything down. Absolutely awesome! He has great social skills that made me feel at ease and perfectly comfortable.
I had a lobe pierced and my partner had the upper part of her ear pierced. Another great aspect of Aaron and his establishment is his patience. He is in no rush and will review every option in the display case if needed. Throughout the experience, it was clear that Aaron takes a tremendous pride in what he does. He is thorough, detailed, and ensured that he was doing exactly what I wanted.
The piercing itself was exactly what both I and my girlfriend wanted. Quick, painless, with a running patter through the whole experience. Aaron uses high quality instruments. I forget exactly how he described everything but he will explain it in exacting detail to you and that is not a bad thing.
After the piercing, Aaron gives a step by step breakdown of aftercare and provides the initial sea salt for cleaning the ring and piercing. Aaron provides his experience and professionalism for an extremely reasonable price.
I had an awesome time and would return in a heartbeat. For your next piercing, I would recommend Aaron at Velvet Elvis with no hesitation.