Had my daughters ears pierced here and we will continue to go back. What an amazing professional place with great people. Excited to have found this one. The body jewelry they sell is impressive to say the least. If you are into piercing or are just getting into it, this is the shop.

I have definitely found my piercing spot! The shop was so cute and clean, masks and sanitizer required for our collective safety (a major plus for me) and Kellen was AMAZING!! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional, my piercing was quick and painless, the healing process has been great; Ive only had my tragus pierced for about a week and Im ready for more piercings like yesterday! Would highly recommend and will be back very soon 😊✨

Love this shop. The staff is very friendly and professional. I have been to several shops and this has been my best experience. Kellan is an awesome piercer, he has done my septum and eyebrow and theyve both gone very smoothly and healing has been easy. Hes clearly knowledgeable in his practice and has made me feel very comfortable and sure that I would walk out happy with my new piercing. Thank you again for awesome service!-August

I was a bit nervous as I havent had a piercing in many many years. Lexi was so friendly and helpful when I got there and showed me many different options for jewelry and held them up for me so I could ensure I was making the right choice. They have so many beautifully made options.Jameson was my piercer and he was very personable which helped ease my nervousness. He was very thorough with sanitizing the jewlery and walking me through the process. The piercing was quick and painless and he warned me when he was about to do it. Such a good experience! Ill definitely be going back for my next piercing. Thank you Lexi and Jameson!

This has, by far, been the best piercing experience Ive ever had. Everyone here is friendly and knowledgeable. I was pierced by Kellen (sp?), who put so much effort and time into getting my piercing placement for my double nostril piercing just right. I have never had such a meticulous piercer and I am SO over the moon with the results. I cant wait to get more piercings from The Powers That Be and I cannot recommend a better place to get pierced.

Just got home from this place, and cannot say enough good things. The shop was so clean and such an inviting space, compared to a lot of other shops I’ve been to. Made me feel confident in my choice to get pierced there. They show you that the jewelry was sterilized properly before piercing you with it, my piercer walked me through all of the steps prior to piercing so there were no surprises, made me feel super comfortable for a rather uncomfortable piercing and really calmed my nerves. I cannot Speak highly enough of this place. Would definitely recommend to all my friends. :)

Kellan was AMAZING! Got my septum, helix and tragus done. So professional and experienced! Made me feel so much better knowing he knew what he was doing and was super personable! He actually cares! Wants an update on healing after a month!! Clean, experienced and best of all has a great personality! Thank you so much!! 😌😌

I took my daughter here to get her second ear piercing and we had a great experience! She was very nervous, but Kellan was so good with her. He was extremely patient, fun, and made good conversation with my daughter to help keep her calm.The shop itself is clean, organized, and super cute! I would definitely go back when me or my daughter are in the market for another piercing.

Hands down the best experience Ive ever had at a piercing or tattoo studio. Kellen was such an absolute joy to be pierced by. My dear friend and I were both pierced and Kellan walked us through everything in such a warm and welcoming way. We were all cracking jokes the entire time. Highly, highly recommend.

Super friendly staff and very clean sanitary shop. Was in and out within 15 minutes. Super informative and they really care about you.

Kellen was amazing and very friendly! He was super knowledgeable and quick to answer any of our questions. Highly recommend going to him!

Everyone was really friendly and made me feel really comfortable. The jewelry was good quality. Would definitely recommend!

Kellan and Sam were amazing. Felt very comfortable getting my nose pierced and second holes in my ears opened. The process was explained thoroughly before we began.

They are amazing here and very friendly, He explains the process throughly before the piercing. Very professional and friendly. Highly recommended

Amazing experience. I already want to go back and get more piercings done. Friendly and make you feel comfortable. Highly recommend.

Staff was so kind and informative about the whole piercing process, even showed how the equipment is made sure to be clean. Welcoming and caring atmosphere 11/10 :)

Piercings went super smoothly and you could tell they set aside enough time to answer questions and go over placement. Very knowledgeable and friendly! I would recommend this place in a heartbeat and will be returning for more in the future!

This shop is extremely clean and professional, with a nice aesthetic inside. The lovely woman working the front (forgot her name, Im sorry) was very sweet and clear about pricing and policy. Kellen was amazing! I was referred to him because it was a trickier piercing and he showed his confidence and knowledge when working with me. I felt extremely secure in his abilities. He has great communication about what to expect and great small talk for a comfortable environment. I have no doubts about the sterile process regarding the equipment and the piercing process. Kellen was also very clear and informative about the after care of this piercing. It is really nice to know that I can come to him with any questions and issues during the healing process. I really get the feeling that he goes above and beyond for his clients, which is very comforting for someone with a new piercing. I will definitely be coming back and recommending to anyone looking for a piercing shop!

I had an awesome experience here getting pierced by Kellan. I was greeted by Sam, who helped me pick out the appropriate jewelry for my needs, and walked me through the process of being pierced there. She was super kind and super informative. Kellan was incredibly thorough in explaining the process, aftercare, healing time, etc. the piercing was a breeze and was over and done with - super fast and smooth. Sanitation before and after my was thorough and made me feel super safe. Highly recommend this shop!!! Great staff and safe/clean environment.

I had such an awesome experience! The staff is amazing and the facility is super clean. The jewelry is super high quality to. Highly recommend

I highly recommend The Powers That Be for anyone even interested in getting a piercing. They are professional yet make you feel comfortable while you are there. Just awesome people. I somewhat spontaneously decided I wanted a helix piercing, but didnt know exactly what I was looking for. Kellan drew out several options on my ear for spots that I was well suited for piercing. On top of that, they have a beautiful and high quality jewelry selection. I will definitely be back in the future!

Such a great experience! It was 10 year olds first piercing in her earlobes. Kellan was fantastic in making her feel comfortable, explaining the whole process. I felt completely at ease and assured that everything was being done thoroughly. Im really impressed.

Experienced professional and courteous. I highly recommend them and there staff for piercings and consultantions

What an amazing experience. I took my daughter here to get her ears pierced for the first time. We were supposed to get them pierced for her birthday this summer but due to the pandemic we delayed and hunkered down. This outing was one little special glimmer to the isolation we have been in and we are so thankful for the care provided and the experience.Kellan and Sam were so friendly and patient with my daughter and the whole experience was relaxed and calm as if meeting with old friends. I highly recommend this place.

I highly recommend!! My daughter was incredibly anxious. They took the time to talk her through it with no pressure. It was clean with great attention to detail. Thoroughly impressed!!! Thank you.

Came in a few weeks ago to get my Tragus pierced, and was the MOST wonderful experience I have ever had at any piercing shop!! Such a clean, and professional process. The piercer knew exactly what he was doing & was very helpful educating me for future piercings I was looking at getting and took the time to help me find what would work best with my ears, since they are a little bit smaller. 10/10 would recommend you truly get your money’s worth, and they are so friendly!

The is too shelf for all your piercing needs. Professional, educated, extremely nice. I will absolutely 100% be going back. Highly recommend

Fantastic service! Have gotten my lobes sized up about 3 times thus far. As soon as they are able again, I intend to get both nips and high nostril piercings the same day!

Kellen was great! Knowledgeable and personable. The shop is super clean, masks and distancing enforced. 10/10 will be coming back.

Look no further if you’re wanting a piercing done. SO informative, patient, clean, and professional!

I had a great piercing experience! Kellan was very friendly and knowledgeable, and everything was very clean and sanitary. Will be going back for another piercing!

Very friendly and clean. Making an appointment online was a breeze, and I was able to get in the same day. I would definitely recommend this business to a friend.

Best piercer around Portland/Vancouver hands down

Great place to get pierced! I wont go anywhere else!!

Had the cartilage at the top of my ear pieced (industrial) here last month. Hardly had any issues with soreness / pain. A week out today from the piercing being a month old and it hardly gives me any trouble, even though this peircing has been known to take quite a bit of time to heal. Happy with the healing and after care advice as well as the placement selected for the peircing.

I have had a few piercings done here. Kellan was great.

Seriously amazing. Like to words to describe how perfect this experience was. Such kind employee and peircers. Made to feel so welcome. And well done

11/10 Friendly, knowledgable, professional, comforting. Ideal for first timers. Pierced by Kellen, amazing experience.

Very clean and professional, also very friendly. Made my first cartilage piercing experience fun and helped calm my nerves!

I have been to multiple piercing shops and this is the best experience I have ever had! Everyone was super nice and friendly. Kaylyn did my rook piercing and she walked me through the whole process. She did a fantastic job and very informative on the best way to take care of it. Will definitely be coming back! (:

Super nice people, great shop. Great with my kids. Would highly recommend.

Had issues with the gauges I had picked up and they were quick to get me some new plugs! High quality, great service, worth every penny.

The burger was so small for the price, it was tasty, but close $11.00 for a bacon avocado burger, no sides or drink... pricey

Always a great time when visiting this shop. The staff are amazing, and the owners are easy to be friends with. So much love for body art in this shop, and love for everyone who enters. Seriously the coolest people in Vancouver work here, check them out even if your skeptical about piercings, youll leave with a piece of awesome jewelry, and/or an awesome conversation!

Went to get my lip re-pierced after almost 6 years. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Had Kaylyn doing my piercing and she discover that I didnt even need to piece it again since it was still open. All she had to do was stretch it with a taper and put the jewelry in. So nice of her to give that option so I didnt have to pay the piercing fee. Will definitely recommend to anyone!

I’ve come here for a nostril piercing, some jewelry changes, and today with a friend to have her daughter’s ears pierced. Every time has been the best experience! Kellan is extremely knowledgeable on piercings, jewelry and more. I was super impressed with how well he was with my friend’s daughter ear piercing experience today. So patient and kind. Everything is extremely sterile and organized. The jewelry selection is extraordinarily beautiful with quality items. I will definitely keep recommending them to everyone I know!

This is by far THE ONLY place to get any piercings done or if you need jewelry. The owners and their staff are great people. They are always very nice and will answer any questions you might have. GREAT PLACE. DONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE.

Don’t go anywhere else.Always clean. Knowledgeable piercers. Amazing jewelry.Every visit I’ve made was professional. Piercer was patient and clear about what was happening and care instructions.

I got my nose pierced at another shop and the metal was so bad and got infected . Came here he was so sweet and switched out the jewelry for me with titanium and cleaned it up for me and explained how to let it heal since it was infected from a different shop. I will always come here from now on.

Both incredibly friendly and incredibly professional! They helped me set up an appointment as a birthday present for my girlfriend and it was perfect. They had no issue letting her lay down to get pierced (she gets light-headed) and even gave her water and a snack afterwards. Kaylyn was so kind, and scrupulously careful about keeping everything sterile. Girlfriend was delighted with her piercings, and well definitely be returning here when she wants more!

BEST PLACE EVER everyone was super sweet and nice and it was the best piercing experience I’ve ever had. Definitely coming back to get more !! Got my conch and helix and kaylyn made it super easy and fun 12/10 recommend!!!

I’m a big chicken. 😆 but Kaylyn pierced my nostril and made the whole experience really easy and kinda fun! I was impressed with the shop as soon as I walked in, it’s SUPER clean and they have fun jewelry. I highly suggest The Powers That Be Piercing to anyone wanting another hole in their body! 😁👍

The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They showed me what different piercings would look like on my ear and showed me some pictures of what they would look like. Everything was super clean and sanitary. I immediately felt comfortable while there and their prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend!

WOW!! I called into see prices for a nose piercing and schedule and appointment and the lady who I spoke with, Jennifer, was so helpful and kind. The piercer, Kellan (I believe that’s how you spell it), was super informative and went over all the information with my parent and I. He showed the sterilized utensils and made the whole experience feel super lightweight and easy! There was not a single time I felt uncomfortable in the facility.All in all, this is a fantastic place to go for any piercing. Super awesome staff and wonderful choices for jewelry!!!!

This is a great shop! Very professional, fun and safe! They sanitize everything! If youre nervous dont be. They are the best at what they do!

Love this place so much just got my conch done it was a great experience the piercer was so nice it’s a lot of money but if you want quality piercing and jewelry and just good service would highly recommend.

Really amazing and helpful staff! Kaylyn assisted me with getting a continuous ring out of my septum, and it went much easier than the insertion. They have free pinball. I look forward to returning for new stabby decorations in the very near future. 11/10 would have metal bent here again.

Went in to get my septum ring changed. No charge. The staff are friendly & knowledgeable. The space is beautiful, and I left wanting to buy so much more pretty things.

10/10, well never go anywhere again as long as this shop is around! Their shop is incredibly clean, the staff is really nice, and their selection is pretty great. My almost 6yo wanted his ears pierced, so we took him to Kellan. A while back I went with my friend to see him when she got her nose done, so I knew he was awesome. They had a pinball machine for us to play while we waited, and were so patient and kind with the kiddos. My son is kind of shy, but he was happy to chat with Kellan. We chose jewelry and they made sure to show us after they sterilized it. He was really patient when my son got nervous, honest with him about what to expect, and distracted him by discussing his current favorite show (Futurama 😂) while I turned it on my phone. It was over quickly and the placement was perfect.Quote directly from my son: Whenever I need new earrings I only want to go there. Hes SO NICE.

They are so welcoming and make you feel so comfortable! I onlu come here now! Quality of piercings are amazing! Cant go wrong here!

Amazing experience for my 9yo daughter and her friend getting their first piercings! These guys were so patient and professional. The shop was exceptionally clean and their jewelry is GORGEOUS! Will recommend again and again! Thanks!

Amazing customer service! Incredible jewelry! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!

Kellan and Jennifer are amazing! This shop is high quality and they really making your experience a fantastic one!! They also have super cute jewelry! Best piercing studio Ive ever been to!

Was a very open and warm atmosphere. They had many options for jewelry, and spent a long time making sure that my piercing was drawn on perfectly. Will probably come here again.

Professional, clean, and friendly! They made me feel comfortable and piercings went so smoothly. Will definitely want to use for future piercings and recommend!

If you’re unsure if you should go here—here’s your sign. Yes. Do it. Great atmosphere. Kellan makes getting pierced a breeze and is very friendly and knowledgeable. He explains everything you should know before, during, and after getting pierced. His intent is very straightforward: to give you the most pleasant piercing experience. Best professional piercing business on this side of the bridge.

Love the vibe, love the employees, love the owners. Everyone that works there are truly genuine people that provides quality service!! Highly recommend The Power That Be Piercing!!! 🙂

Fantastic shop. Very attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Ill be back for all my piercing and jewelry needs.

Amazing staff and beautiful jewelry. I really felt they went the extra mile to help me find the jewelry I needed. I will be back for any and all my piercing needs.

This piercing studio is stellar. The location: conveniently around the corner from Esther Short Park. Aesthetic: clean and bright with beautiful displays of covetous jewelry and always good music playing. Kellan is such a wonderful human and a skillful piercer. Such a soothing and personable demeanor, he explained all the steps he took and was very gentle and super hygienic. He took the time to draw on my ears so I could see how different piercings would look and gave his honest opinion about which ones might esthetically work the best. I can’t wait to continue my body modification journey at this studio. Thanks, Kellan.

I got my double nostirl pierced here and it was quite an amazing experience. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the customer service is on point. They have a wide selection of body jewelery from titanium to rose gold. Very much will come back for more piercing needs. Price is more than fair for service and quality.

Loved my experience here. The place is spotless, my new piercings are perfect, the jewelry selection is 💯 and the people are SO awesome.

My nose ring fell out and I happened upon this shop right next to my favorite lunch place. Very clean, staff was awesome! Great price and love the style! Constantly having to adjust the little loop back into my nose was gross and embarrassing, they used studs that have a little flat back, works perfect. Trying to figure out my next piercing so I can go back lol!!

Nice modern piercing only shop. The piercer was super friendly and knowledgeable.

Very happy with my piercings

I was a little nervous getting my first real piercing (nostril), but Kellans professionalism and skill really put me at ease. He also recommended a really cute piece of jewelry for my nostril, that I am still so in love with. Cant recommend this place enough!!

I love the design and layout of the tattoo and piercing shop. I got a nose piercing change and they had the color that matched perfectly with my hair💞💖💖💖. I think his name was Tim... Im not sure but he was very friendly and efficient and theyre very very clean!!!

One of a kind experience... I recommend this place to everyone it’s the most professional comfortable knowledgeable studio.

I loved this place! From the open floor plan and room to the professionalism and kindness of the workers. Kellan was so laid back and he took his time and made sure we had the right jewelry and he took his time picking the right place to do the piercing. He was quick and very steady handed. He talked to you more like a friend. He showed interest in why we were there from out of town. Greatly priced with very beautiful jewelry you could buy as an add on. Great atmosphere. There was a vinyl record playing in the background. This was by far the best piercing place Ive ever been to and I have been pierced 19 times. The 2 piercings I got done by Kellan are the most amazing.

Very knowledgeable, kind and courteous. Chris and Kali were a great help. Thank you!I highly recommend these people for all of your piercing needs.

Very nice, clean place. Very knowledgeable, super chill. I got my nose pierced, I hardly felt it. I definitely recommend going here for all your piercing needs, Ill be a returning customer.

A M A Z I N G. The place, the people, the selection. Everything is awesome here, and Kellan is an absolute pleasure. Highly recommended, and worth traveling for! THANKS GUYS!

Kellan did an amazing job on my nose piercing! Great atmosphere and chill people, especially for Vancouver. So glad I found a place that was APP certified in town!

Got my daith pierced by Kaylyn. Very friendly and professional. Would recommend The Powers That Be to any friends or family.

Kellan was a pleasure to find. My wife and I already have several piercings via different artists. We WILL be back. His skill and professional manner are a rare find. He literally has years of training and practice and did a fantastic job for both of us. He is a four hour drive away for us but worth it. And to add to everything, very reasonable prices. Thank you Kellan!

Super friendly staff. They are courteous, knowledgeable and patient. I walked in just to ask a few questions. I got the information I needed and will be back soon for some ear candy

Very knowledgeable staff and they dont try to pressure u into piercings. They also will stop u from changing piercings (even if it gets them some $$$) I highly recommend them

Kellan is one of the most experienced and talented piercers in the world. Along with his amazing personality him and Jennifer are a dynamic duo!

Kellen is amazing and there is an incredible jewelry selection

Went to get my septum piercing, not only is the shop clean and professional, the piercings are at a reasonable price, and the staff is as lovely as they are trained. Cant wait to return

I came in 2 minutes to close without realizing (that person everyone usually hates lol) for a replacement nose ring. The staff was extremely kind, professional, and thorough with me even still. I’m very impressed with the jewelry and especially the customer service. Shop is extremely clean, he sanitized everything he touched as he went. I’m terrible and forgot his name but the gentlemen with the unalom brand on his chest (Kallen?) made my night great/my nose happy! 10/10 would recommend. They also do body scarring! V cool. Thanks a lot!

This is hands-down the cleanest, most professional piercing shop I have ever seen.

Staff is super friendly and well experienced. They definitely do well at distracting you from the nerves of getting pierced.

LOVE this place! Great staff, excellent experience. Awesome atmosphere.

I had such an AMAZING experience today getting my nostril and septum done. I had gotten my nostril repierced and then my septum stretched. Both things are painful and not fun whatsoever but Kellan was so awesome and made me feel tuff as heck! Jennifer was so kind and patient with the jewelry picking process as well.Theyre both very knowledgable and great at what they do. Theyll be honest with you whether a certain piercing/jewelry will work for you or not too which is always appreciated.The jewelry selection here is phenomanel and Im going to find different piercings I want just to be able to keep coming back in. Thank you again, Kellan & Jennifer! :)

Knowledgeable staff super helpful

Great shop. Very attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.

This is the best place I have ever been!!

Super knowledgeable staff and very clean!

Ive admired cartilage piercings since the late 90s, but never seriously considered one for myself. Too edgy, too painful, too not-me. Id only ever had my lobes pierced and stretched. Lately, however, Ive been really thinking of getting a cartilage piercing. But which one? Daith? Helix? Industrial? Orbital? Rook? Snug? Tragus? So many possibilities! I finally decided on a rook piercing. Unusual, yet not obvious. I started looking at reviews of piercing studios in the Portland area. Lots of good ones down in Portland, but I dont like driving across the river. Then I stumbled on The Powers That Be. Located in Vancouver, an APP certified member, a portfolio of Kellans work on Instagram, and I liked how Kellans personality jumped out of the photos and videos. Id made my decision.I called and talked to Jennifer, she was so sweet and patient answering all my stupid questions, so I booked an appointment for the following day.I show up to my appointment super early, and I was a bundle of nerves. Kellan was so warm and calm though, that I quickly felt better. He examined my ears and confirmed I was well suited for a rook piercing. As we were waiting for the autoclave to process my jewelry we looked at pictures of piercings Id saved to my phone that I was interested in. Kellan explained how each would or would not work on my ears, and offered alternatives. He took a marker and drew dots, circles, and lines all over my ears and took a picture of each ear so I could think about what piercings I might want for the future. I really enjoyed Kellan taking the time to connect with me and work on a consultation like that. Of course he explained the procedure for piercing my rook and the aftercare required. I was rather impressed he wanted me to come back in a month so he could see how it was healing. (Maybe thats standard for a reputable piercing studio, but it had never occurred to me they might follow similar procedures to a doctors office.)The piercing room looked just like a doctors exam room. Clean, professional, sanitary. Now it was time. A deep breath in, a deep breath out and the needle slides through followed by the barbell. Huh, that was it? Id gotten myself all worked up and nervous over... well, not nothing... but Ive had stubbed toes and banged elbows that hurt worse than that.The shop itself is clean, beautiful, and spacious.Overall, this was a great experience and I would highly recommend Kellan Smiths The Powers That Be for your next piercing!