Laughing Buddha Seattle

Category: Tattoo and piercing shop

Address: 1121 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA

Phone: +12063298274

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–9PM

Friday: 11AM–9PM

Saturday: 11AM–9PM

Reviews

Sherry Huang

Apr 9, 2022

Just got a jewelry change, but I only have good things to say about this place! Other places have made me feel self conscious of where I got my piercings from, but everyone made me feel so comfortable at Laughing Buddha. Colin brought me into a separate room and switched my cartilage piecing in a few seconds. He has been doing piercings for many year and I will definitely be coming back to have him do my future piercings!

Jared Dunbar

Feb 23, 2022

I usually don't write reviews, unless I had a bad experience, however, I had such an amazing experience at Laughing Buddha Seattle, that I just had to take the time to write this as I was absolutely blown away with how great of an experience I had with my piercing change outs by Lil John, and the girl that helped me pick out my jewelry in the front lobby. I previously had my helix pierced in 2 areas at a place in Bellevue, and after a month of the 2 helix rings causing me pain, I went ahead and scheduled an appointment with Lil John to look at my ears, which come to find out he said the person that pierced my helix should've never put rings in as you are supposed to start out with studs first, then you change to hoops after 9 months, which explains why I was in so much for a over a month after getting it done. Lil John removed the hoops and changed them out for 2 gorgeous studs, and he also stretched my septum. From all of the education to amazing experience both him and his staff provided, I will definitely be returning to Laughing Buddha Seattle for any future piecing needs!

Jameson Craighead

Feb 7, 2022

Went to Laughing Buddha this evening to get a simple ear piercing. As soon as I checked in from my phone, they came right out and greeted me very warmly and treated me with so much kindness and respect. Their Covid policies made me feel very safe. Lil John did exactly what I was looking for, and made sure to keep me at ease and answer any questions I had. I feel like good customer service is hard to find these day, but these guys nail it. I highly recommend to anyone looking for any type of piercing. I'll be back. Thanks Lil John and everybody at Laughing Buddha!

Kyle C

Feb 1, 2022

I had my Prince Albert piercing done today by Lil John. I already heard great things about this location but my experience exceeded my expectations by far. The shop is so clean and comfortable. The booking and check-in process was painless. The customer service team was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They are transparent with their sanitation procedures and I never had any doubt I was going to have a clean experience. I was already nervous and self-conscious given the location of the piercing but Lil John was very comforting. You can tell by their confidence that they had plenty of experience. The jewelry was already picked for me on my arrival and it was exactly what I planned to ask for: 8g curved barbell. All my questions were answered and the piercing was done quickly and it was relatively painless. I was in and out in about 20 minutes. I will definitely revisit this location for any piercing needs in the future!

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Questions & Answers

Do you guys do walk-ins if it’s a reasonable tattoo to get done in such a short notice?

Sissy Del Bianco | Aug 17, 2018
B Wenner | Aug 17, 2018

It would probably work fine, but if you do a consult, the artist really works with you to make sure you are completely happy.

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Hi, How much would a helix piercing cost? And how much would a double helix cost?

Chante Kwok | Aug 17, 2019
Bright Tattoo | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Chante, You can see all of Laughing Buddha's piercing prices on the website at https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/body-piercing-prices/

Will they Pierce a 13 year olds nose with parental consent???

Michaela Jagged | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Michaela, Each piercer has their own age limits for different piercings. The best way to find out if the piercer working that day will pierce a 13 year old is to give us a call at 206-329-8274 and speak with one of our Body Art Consultants. They're happy to answer any specifics about the piercing. For more information on piercing minors check out our website page that goes over all of the information we need. https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercers/piercing-requirements/ Thank you!

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What is the minimum age for a navel piercing?

Kseniya Tokareva | Aug 17, 2018
IJ | Aug 17, 2018

Call and ask or look them up on Instagram and send them a message. The other answers sound about right. The youngest I've seen is 16 but like Brian said a lot of shops require you to be 18 minimum

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Do you guys still accept walk ins?

Makinbakin Pancakes | Aug 11, 2022
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 12, 2022

We're appointment only and you can book right through the website. We look forward to seeing you!

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Does this place have clear earrings so I can keep the new piercing in while playing sports?

Gwen O | Mar 19, 2022
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Mar 19, 2022

Hi Gwen, We would recommend you wait until you're in an off-season before getting a piercing. No matter what the material the jewelry is, it can still get caught or pinched if you're playing a high impact sport. It's best to wait until you can heal it safely. Thank you!

Hi I was looking into getting a septum piercing done and was wondering if you guys have horseshoe jewelry?

GreenKN | Sep 20, 2021
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Sep 20, 2021

Hello! We do have circular barbells in stock. If you’d like to learn more about what we currently have in stock, or to place a custom jewelry order, please feel free to give the studio a call. One of our body art consultants would be happy to assist you. Take care!

can a 16 yr old get a tongue piercing here with a parent ?

Havana Valenzuela | Sep 20, 2021
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Sep 20, 2021

Hi Havana, We don't pierce minors tongues but we'll pierce other areas like your ears with parental consent. Here's the minor piercing requirements page on our website. Please give us a call if you have any other questions as it takes a while for us to be notified when we have questions posted on here. Thank you! https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercers/piercing-requirements/

How old do you have to be to get a septum? With written consent and parents present. Thanks!!❤️

Stephan :D | Aug 16, 2021
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2021

Hi Stephan, Check out our piercing information page here and give us a ring if there are any other questions. Thank you! https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercers/piercing-requirements/

Hello, is there ephemeral tattoos available here?

Giselle Lizama | Aug 16, 2021
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2021

Hi Giselle, We only do permanent tattoos. As far as I know, any tattoo put in with a needle is technically permanent. Temporary tattoos only go on top of the skin so it would need to be done at a printers. Thank you!

Hey can you guys do Sak Yants?

Talia Freels | Aug 16, 2020
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2020

Hi Talia, I would suggest finding someone who specializes in this style of tattooing. None of our artists do and it's a very specific specialty. I don't know anyone in the area who does. If you have a design for it that doesn't need to be designed and you're ok with it being done with a traditional electric tattoo machine, we can do that but it wouldn't technically be Sak Yants. Thank you!

do you do belly piercings ?

Niairi Hill | Aug 16, 2020
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2020

Hi Niairi, We sure do! Here is our website with a lot more information for you https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/body-piercing-prices/

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Hi, im looking to get my industrial pierced do i need an appointment and how much do you think it would cost (an estimate)

Alessia Godsey | Aug 16, 2020
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2020

Hi Alessia, We have a page on our website for you so you can easily make an appointment. The price can vary widely depending on what jewelry you chose. We also have a page for piercing prices under the piercing tab. Thank you and we hope to see you soon! https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercing-appointments-seattle/

Curious if you do septril piercing?

Tatiana Munoz | Aug 16, 2020
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2020

HI Titiana, We do septum piercings! I'm thinking that's probably what you're referring to. The best way to get questions answered quickly is to give us a call. Thank you!

do they go tooth gems ??

Fernanda Bravo | Aug 16, 2020
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2020

Hi Fernanda, Give us a call and we can tell you all about it. Thanks!

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Hi! Would you say you specialize "tiny tattoos"? Heading to Seattle on a girls trip/holistic retreat and hoping to get a tattoo for our "tribe" and your shop stands out!!😊

Chelsea Zenner | Aug 16, 2020
Ryan Chapel | Aug 16, 2020

I don't want to speak for the shop but they do have a minimum price so might not be the best place for small ones. They ARE great though!

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Can I use my own jewelry to do the piercing?

Quỳnh Nhi Bùi | Aug 16, 2020
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2020

Hi Quynh, We don't use used jewelry for fresh piercings because the quality of the jewelry is very important to us. The finish is also important. Sometimes jewelry can get microscopic scratches or dents and that makes in unusable for a fresh piercing. We also need to have a guarantee that the metal is high quality, implant grade metals and a mirror polish. It's all about a nice easy healing process and we want it to be easy and healthy for you as possible. Thank you!

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Are you going to participate in the Friday the 13th, $13 tattoos ?

Jasmin Shasteen | Aug 16, 2020
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 16, 2020

Hi Jasmin, To do a safe tattoo we need a lot of disposable barriers and supplies. $13 doesn't cover our cost of materials to do a safe tattoo and it doesn't pay our artists what they are worth for their talent and years of experience. For something that lasts an entire lifetime, it's worth paying for it to be safe and high quality.

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Do you provide water color tattoos?

Tiana Gabriel | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Tiana, Some of our artists may depending on the design. They'll let you know if they aren't the best choice for the piece you want to get. I would look at Kyle, Chad and Thomas portfolios and see if you like their style. If you do, you can make a consultation appointment right through our website. We also have a sister studio, Damask Tattoo and Ingrid does watercolor tattoos there. Thank you!

Do you guys do scarification?

Ari Smith | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Ari, We don't. Thank you!

Can a 13 year old get a lip piercing with parental consent?

Sara Anderson | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Sara, Each piercer has their own age limits for each piercing so give a call to find out if they will pierce you. If they will, we will need the documents listed on our website here https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercers/piercing-requirements/

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Do you guys do snake bite piercings? If so, is there an age limit for them?

Sara Anderson | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Sara, You can find out prices and minor piercing requirements on our website or give us a call. https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercers/piercing-requirements/ Thank you!

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I have 2 questions. 1: how much does it cost to get a nose piercing? 2: how old do i have to be to get a nose piercing?

Hafsa Abdullahi | Aug 17, 2019
Sasha Penn | Aug 17, 2019

18+ it starts with a base cost $36+tax but the final price really depends on the jewelry you get in it. Younger than 18 your guardian needs to come with and a bunch of paperwork.

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Is your entire jewelry collection made with implant grade metals? Also, are all threaded jewelry pieces internally threaded?

debby alvarenga | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Debby, Everything we use for healing piercings is made from implant grade metals or gold. We order from BVLA, Body Circle, NeoMetal, and a few other high end jewelry manufactures. We require metal certificates from anyone we order metal from to prove that they follow our organization, APP, guidelines. We are APP members. We only use internally threaded jewelry. You can find the guidelines we follow or exceed here: https://www.safepiercing.org/jewelry_standards.php

Hi, im looking to get some pirceings done one lip ring and a septum how much would each cost?

smol peaches | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Smol, You can see all of our piercing prices on our website here: https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/body-piercing-prices/ Then it depends on the jewelry you choose as others have said. You can also make an appointment right through our website as well. If you have any other questions feel free to give us a call. Sometimes it takes a bit to see that we have questions posted on Google. Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

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Do you guys do belly button piercings ?

Lupita Cortes | Aug 17, 2019
Super Genius | Aug 17, 2019

Go online to make an appointment here www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercing-appointments-seattle/

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Can a 13 year old get a daith pierced with parent permission? And if so how much does it cost?

Sabrina | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Sabrina, Each piercer has different age requirements for piercings. It's best to give us a call and see who's working and if they are comfortable doing that piercing on a 13 year old. You can also see our requirements for piercing a minor on our website here. Thank you! https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/piercers/piercing-requirements/

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Hi! Do I need to make an appointment for a single cartilage piercing?

Sydni Hebert | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

It's always best to. Some days we get completely booked up with piercings so making an appointment insures we'll be able to get you in that day. Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

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Do you guys have a shop minimum for tattoos?

LeeAnn Sweider | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha Seattle | Aug 17, 2019

Yes, it's $100 If you have any other questions please give us a ring at the studio or check out our website at https://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/ Thank you!

Do you guys do the snake eyes "Double tip of tongue"? If so how much? South center unfortunately doesn't.

Ill Nana | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha (Laughing Buddha Tattoo) | Aug 17, 2019

Hi there, We do not. We recommend doing some research on that piercing as it can cause a lot of complications with teeth/gum health as well as limiting the natural movement of your tongue. We're more than happy to do a traditional tongue piercing or a double tongue piercing. Feel free to contact us over the phone or via email if you have any other questions!

My boyfriend is looking to get an 'invisible' tattoo that can only be seen under uv light. Are there any artists capable or willing to do that? :)

Madison Wagoner | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha (Laughing Buddha Tattoo) | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Madison, We do not. We would recommend doing some research for this style of tattoo as it can be harmful. We're more than happy to discuss this further if you would like to set up a consultation you can do so through our website. If you have any questions feel free to contact us directly over phone or via our website.

How much does it cost to get a persons nose peirced

Salmai Lopez | Aug 17, 2019
Ramses Peroza | Aug 17, 2019

Service is really cheap (around $20), what carries the value is the jewelry

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How much is your hourly rate for tattoos ?

Calena Veth | Aug 17, 2019
Laughing Buddha (Laughing Buddha Tattoo) | Aug 17, 2019

Hi Calena, Our hourly rate is $175/hour. Whenever you're ready feel free to set up time with one of our artists via our website. We look forward to seeing you!

I meant nose piercing?

Fatma Mustafa | Aug 17, 2018
Paul Agne | Aug 17, 2018

I would think that it's going to be dependent on the jewelry that you choose. My advice is to call and ask them.

How much is for nose piercing?

Fatma Mustafa | Aug 17, 2018
Fatma Mustafa | Aug 17, 2018

Okay thanks!!!!!

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