I just have to say that Lilith is awesome, and was able to help me out. Ascending Lotus Tattoo has great staff. I could hear when she answered the phone that she is SMILING and HAPPY to be there to do everything she could to answer my million questions. Lilith you are always going to do well life working with the public as long as you have the same attitude, and outlook on life! We all have good and bad days.Just remember to love life and the second you don't find yourself :) happy find a new home where you can be happy. You only have so much living to do and if you have to drag/hate coming in. Find a new job. I hope the owner/owners of Ascending Lotus Tattoo see what an asset you are the business. Thank you for your help Roxie read more

Chloe is amazing! Made me feel super comfortable and designed exactly the tattoo that I wanted every time I've gone to them. All three times I've gotten work done by them the tattoo heals really quickly with a little discomfort. read more

Very disappointed in Dana Vargas. She takes months to respond to emails, booked her to finish a tattoo that just needed color. Said it would only take 3 hours but felt rushed, face color was orange & white (not skin tone), moon looks the color of my skin & there is no shading or details or continuity. Said she would do a touch up for free and took 2 months to respond to my email. She doesn't have a phone number listed & shop she works out of aren't helpful in having her call back. When she finally responded 2 months later, she only offered me an appt for 3 times/days that didn't work with my work schedule. I emailed her back a week later (my grandma had just died) and here it is 3 weeks later and still no response. This was done in November 2024 & here we are in February 2025 and still no response from her. Very disappointing. I do not recommend this artist or shop. read more

My artist is so talented! Hannah did a great job recreating and modifying my new ink so I'd be happy with this permanent addition to my body. Every time I see it now it makes me smile. Thank you!! read more

i used to highly recommend this place to EVERYONE. and Olivia Bonebreak for sure. i had such a awful experience over all now. my ink wasn't staying in my skin, i take EXTREMELY GOOD care of my skin and tattoos. i brought it up that my ink was falling out. every time asking if maybe she could go deeper. she told me it was her machine. but every time? i told her i didn't feel the price was worth the quality. prices ALL over the place. i went to her asking for my free touch up that i was promised. she told me i missed appointments which NEVER happened. i'm pissed i don't recommend this place to anyone. save your money and find someone else. i am always honest. i was very loyal to her. my tattoos are all less than a year old. i am not going to support her or this place. she was rude when i went to her and then ignored me when i said i was being honest instead of just going to someone else. cover ups are now being done. waste of time and money. read more

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I really loved the shop and everybody was so sweet! I have worked with Lillith when she was at a different shop and Ascending Lotus is a million times better! it's cute, it's clean, it's cozy, and everybody is friendly! Lillith does great work but is pretty unprofessional which is understandable since she's still in her early career stages. She's heavy handed but the end result is beautiful. However, i've noticed she has deadline issues so if you don't mind taking awhile and being proactive and asking for things when you need them then she's perfect for you! She didn't send me the sketch when she said she would and so i asked for it a couple hours before my session to approve it. It wasn't anything i imagined so i asked her to change it which pushed my appointment back an hour which was annoying. She should've sent the picture the day before like she said she would. Then she took an hour to set up her station which in my other experiences it never took that long with other artists. During my tattoo she stopped and talked to another potential client which was frustrating bc i was laying on the table paying for her full attention and it was concerning to me that she wasn't focused on my piece while she was holding a tattoo gun to my ribs. she should've asked the other clients to come back when she was finished with her current job. If she was more professional i would definitely return but my experience was not great. read more

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Great experience with Teddi! She is amazing. The facility is clean and comfortable.

Love all of these ladies! I followed Rachelle over from Studio X and I am so happy that I found her when I did. She has tattooed a large portion of the work I wear on my body and I wouldn't change a thing. I recommend her to everyone. She has a great, big kind heart, and pays mad attention to detail. I have always felt welcome, and that plays a huge part in why I will always return. It feels like family. xoxo read more

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I've always heard and read great things about Ascending Lotus, but I'd never even seen their shop until yesterday while driving around town. I'm a tattoo fan, so I kinda pay attention to shops...and this one was definitely a hidden diamond in the rough! My five year old has been asking to get her ears pierced for a while now so I figured I'd take her in to a licensed professional piercer (rather than the mall shops) to look around, check out the jewelry, talk to the piercer, and really get a feel for what all is involved and make sure this is something she truly wanted to do. Courtnie Ashley was absolutely AMAZING. I don't know if she has kids of her own but this gal had the most patient, kind, encouraging, and compassionate "bedside manner" I think I have ever seen. She knew exactly how to help my daughter stay calm and reassure her that it was "going to be okay". She didn't try to up-sell me on the more expensive jewelry, yet took the time to explain all the different options and make suggestions for which pair of earrings would be best for my daughter's age and maturity. (My daughter initially wanted the expanders...but we ended up compromising on an adorable pair of pink crystal flower studs. ) I HIGHLY recommend Ascending Lotus and Courtnie if you want to get your child's ears pierced. You will NOT be disappointed. I can't speak for the tattoo work or any of the adult piercing because I haven't used those services yet, but based on my first experience here I guarantee I will be back to check them out for future work. Thank you, Courtnie and Ascending Lotus! read more

Ascending Lotus Tattoo - Courtnie measuring and placing the marks for the perfect spot for her earrings. - Tattoo Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Courtney did great with my helix piercing. I was wanting my 3rd hole in my earlobe re-pierced. It has a lot of built up scar tissue. She was willing to re-pierce it but it was more important to her to have me informed that it wasn't the best idea and gave me other options versus getting the sale. I'd trust her again. Upgraded jewelry prices seemed fair. read more

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I stopped in this shop a few weeks back to look for plugs - I had bought a crappy starter set from amazon and kept losing pieces, it was driving me nuts. The lady who runs it whose name I've now forgotten is so sweet but two things made me respect the hell out of this shop: - When I asked about something specific, she without hesitation recommended stuff for me that she didn't carry instead of trying to push me to buy something she did. - I told her I was losing jewelry and she told me how she keeps hers in and she put in some extra bands just in case. (She was right - use a size smaller rubber band - I haven't lost a band since I went there) - The jewelry selection is small but really nice, I went to 3 well known Portland places and found nothing I liked but got 2 pairs here that I really like. I've gotten all my tattoos from one of those giant bearded libertarian metal head kind of dudes you picture when you think of a tattoo artist. I can't wait to ask her about my next one instead. read more

I have gotten 3 piercings from Courtnie and let me tell you she is a amazing! She made me feel so comfortable and I look forward to the next piercings!!! read more

I found this place through good reviews on yelp and I'm so glad i came here. Rachelle did an amazing job on my and my fiance's Mr and Mrs tattoos. She worked with us even though she had a busy schedule, super awesome chic to spend a few hours with! I love the little place she's got going on, very relaxed and my experience was quite fun. :) I plan on coming back for any other tattoos in the future. read more

Ascending Lotus Tattoo - Came here to get our Mr and Mrs tattoos before getting married. She did such an amazing job and feel like we got a killer deal! - Tattoo Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Within the week I received a message from the owner after my first review. She seemed very friendly, and hoped I will give her shop another chance in the future. While I don't know if I will get that chance since I get new pieces of jewelry just every two years or so, I would definitely look into booking an actual appointment with the owner herself in the future when the time comes. read more

Stopped by for Nose Piercing Part 2: The Reckoning (aka, got my nose re-pierced). I was a walk-in, but I was greeted and made to feel welcome quickly. After filling out the necessary paperwork we got underway with the piercing itself. I was a little nervous because I had heard rumors that piercing scar tissue could hurt - bad. But Courtnie, my piercer extraordinaire, put me at ease. Then after just a couple short minutes I was good to go! Seriously, I loved this place and I plan on going back for more, holes & ink...And, probably some jewelry. Also, I should probably mention the shop was super clean and sterile without that super sterile/hospital feeling. The atmosphere was comfy and relaxed. And the pricing is totally right on, a bargain even! So, if you want some holes poked in ya, I highly recommend giving these gals a holler! read more

Best piercing experience I've ever had! Courtnie was great! She was very thorough, relaxed and personable. I love my new conch piercing. She changed jewelry in another ear piercing I had as well. Such a great find, right in my neighborhood! I've already recommended this shop to several family members. I'll be back! read more

Everyone was amazing! Got my nose pierced by Courtnie and she was so sweet and went through each step with me and waited till I was comfortable. I was nervous but they all made me feel confident and great from start to finish. Thank you Ascending Lotus, you've gained a customer! Happy I chose this spot :) would recommend a million times! read more

I was so impressed with Courtnie. I went to get my ears pierced. She was very thorough and kind as she explained everything before and after piercing. I would recommend them definitely. Thanks again ... read more

I found this place through good reviews on Yelp and my experience was so wonderful I just had to contribute! The girls at Ascending Lotus are just great. I worked closely with Rachelle to get my tattoo just the way I wanted and so far it has turned out great (we're only in stage one of two). I've also taken family here to get pierced and they were very kind and fun! I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get pierced or tattooed. I think they would be a great shop for your first tattoo as well! The small shop makes you feel more comfortable, and they play good music and have tea there for your friends while they wait on your tattoo! I would recommend this place to anyone, and I will be coming back for many tattoos! read more

Had Courtnie pierce my conch yesterday and I can't stop looking at it. Seriously, I can't get anything done without stopping to look in the mirror. My boss is pissed. I might lose my job. Still don't care. My ear looks wicked. Its perfect placement and angle complement my other piercings even more than I had imagined. Beyond her clear skill, she's an insanely comfortable person to be around. Her bedside manner is reflective of a friend you've known for years. I pierce at a different shop in Vancouver, and I'm skeptical of most other tattoo shops in the area. If for whatever reason you walk into my shop and I can't give you what you want, you can bet I'm going to send you to Ascending Lotus. read more

ruslana was very rude & didn't seem to prioritize me as a customer.. you can tell she's newer to the game and overall inexperienced and rude. my tattoo was botched beforehand and it's worse after going to her. if you book here, book someone with experience. read more

I got my septum pierced here and was welcomed as I walked in. The girl was super nice. I had to get my septum re pierced because it was crooked the first time but it was super easy and they were very friendly. They took $10 off. read more

I have had all 5 of my tattoos done by Rabbit here! I am absolutely in love with them all! And I have had 4 of my piercings done by Courtney! Everyone who works here is absolutely amazing and it's such a great place to be in. I felt very welcomed and they all did an amazing job (: read more

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Definitely a comfortable environment to receive beautiful tattoos and piercings. I've never felt so welcome in a tattoo shop before, and the artists and piercers feel like family. They're very friendly and polite, and very experienced! Always willing to work with you and your ideas. I've been to other shops around Washington, but Ascending Lotus Tattoo is by far my favorite! read more

Just finished my sternum piece by Rachelle , and let me tell you , she is amazing and friendly . This place is very welcoming and comfortable . Definitely will be returning . read more

I got a nose piercing by Rachelle. Even though it was "just a piercing" she took her time and made sure that everything was thoroughly explained to me. She gave me some recommendations of where I could find a larger variety of nose rings, and she even offered to put it in for me if I brought it in. I was very happy with my experience. read more

Called in and spoke with Rachel and amazing service from the get goo. Drove in 45 minutes from Tigard and had Courtnie pierce my daith pierced and my friend got hers pierced. Most incredible service ever. Everyone come here!!!!! read more

All- female tattoo shop makes you feel very welcome! It's such a positive atmosphere and I love going in! Everyone's always excited to see you and they do amazing work! read more

I must say, Courtnie has got to be the best damn piercer in the business. I came to Ascending Lotus about 6 months ago after reading the rave reviews here on Yelp. Courtnie took her time to find out exactly what I wanted and also made solid recommendations when I asked. She is extremely detail-oriented which is something that I look for in someone who is putting pretty permanent holes in my body. She made sure that I checked, re-checked, and triple checked the spot placement before proceeding to the piercing. The final product was a perfectly placed conch piercing (blue arrow in the picture). I was so impressed with Courtnie that I've returned to her to complete my ear piercing vision. Today she pierced 3 of the 10 new piercings I'll be getting done by her in the next several months (red arrows in the picture). Just as before, she was patient and helpful in making recommendations so that my healing process will be as comfortable as possible. Her room and process was clean and sanitary, and her bedside manner is too notch!! I am SO happy with my piercings and I look forward to finishing my vision with Courtnie. I 100% recommend coming to her for all of your piercing needs, you won't regret it. read more

Ascending Lotus Tattoo - Blue arrow: Courtnie pierced about 6 months ago. Red arrows: Courtnie pierced today. All other piercings were done somewhere else years ago. - Tattoo Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I will only ever go to Rachelle/Ascending Lotus to have any work done. Rachelle is a calm, genuinely kind person who puts you in total ease. She works with you to make sure you are 100% satisfied. Her work is amazing and the other ladies that work in the shop are sweet and fun and make you feel very at home. What a breath of fresh air! read more

I got my lettering tattoo from Rabbit and she did a fantastic damn job! She made me feel welcome and made sure that it turned out perfect and I'm super happy about my tattoo! I don't usually leave reviews but I figured I'd give you one since this is something I'm going to have on for the rest of my life so, I appreciate everything and most likely will come back for future pieces! read more

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Rachelle is a miracle worker! I had a hot mess of a scarred chest that she reworked into something beautiful that I can be proud of. All the girls here are as nice as they are talented. I look forward to getting more work done here. Shop is cute and immaculate inside. read more

Just had a great experience here - Courtnie was so sweet and has a special kindness. She re pierced a helix piercing and replaced my earrings in the other 2 helix piercings. Other staff at shop were friendly and personable. You could tell they are happy to be there. Shop is fun and kitschy, read more

My husband and I have been looking for a place to get some tattoo work done and wanted a PERFECT place that would do what WE wanted. This place was recommended and thank goodness it was. Rachelle takes time to work with YOU and listens to what you want and will go over it till it exactly what you want with suggestions from her. We still have some touch up and added work to do and I always look forward to the chance of spending time with her, she makes you feel very welcomed. Her work with detail is outstanding and for the work and quality she does her pricing is very reasonable. Keep up th GREAT work Rachelle. ~Powells.................... :-) read more

Most accommodating experience I have had with a tattoo shop ever. Not only did they want to help me out, but the artistry was amazing. Thank you Rachelle! May you all be loved! Sara!! read more

This is the place to go in Vancouver if you want a tattoo done. The staff are friendly, patient and don't act like you are bothering them unlike some other tattoo parlors. The shop was friendly, clean and comfortable and I am absolutely thrilled with the way my tattoo healed. I will definitely be doing business with them again!!! read more

This place is amazing!! The chicks there rock too! I've had 4 piercings and a beautiful tattoo done by the owner Rachelle Carroll. She is my favorite! I highly recommend this place! You don't need to go anywhere else this is quality work and worth every penny!! read more

So happy! Amazing shop amazing ladies that work there. So happy with how my piece from Rachell turned out. Recommended.

This place is a gem to find. I saw this little shop while getting parts for our boat and over heard that it was run and operated by all women. This interested me right off the bat because I knew I wanted my first tattoo in a more privet spot just below my boob on my rib and I felt that while there are many great male tattoo artists out there I wanted a female to do this. Mostly because getting your first tattoo can already be a nerving experience with mixed emotions being excited and and scared about how your body will handle the pain... I felt is be more comfortable around a female. My tattoo artist was Olivia. She was very helpful and informative. She didn't put down and of my idea and in the end she suggested to make it a little bigger which ultimately made the tattoo feel less squished. The pain was almost nothing and she was very reassuring. The tattoo came out beautifully. The line work is smooth. Can't wait to see it after it's completely healed. Everyone's portfolio brought their own style and had beautiful work and I felt I could of gotten my tattoo by any one of the ladies. But I'm super glad it was with Olivia, I felt like we liked similar things and she was a kindred spirit that I can easily see myself growing with as she expands her talents and I expand my collection of art. Thanks Ladies for making the atmosphere inviting and comfortable. You've got my business. read more

Courtney pierced mine and my friends nose today and she did a great job of making us not nervous we had a great time she gave me great tips on placement because it was a second nose piercing for me it was only 40 bucks with a tip included and she even switched out my other piercing for free! She's very nice I highly recommend her any day any piercing!! read more