The pink elephant tattoo and piercing
6309 Lyons Ave, Houston, Texas, 77020
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Why Choose The pink elephant tattoo and piercing?
The Pink Elephant is an all-female shop in Houston known for skilled artists and a genuinely welcoming vibe. They excel with both custom tattoo work in color and black and grey, and their piercing artists are especially praised for patience and professionalism with first-timers and nervous clients.
About The pink elephant tattoo and piercing
The Pink Elephant Tattoo and Piercing is an all-female shop in Houston, and locals will tell you that vibe is exactly why people keep coming back. The artists here work in both color and black and grey, and they handle custom design as well as a full range of body piercing. Ask anyone who's walked in and they'll mention how welcoming and easy the whole experience felt. The piercing side has a real following.
Folks bring their teens in for firsts like helix, septum, and belly button piercings, and the staff are known for being patient, knowledgeable, and good at calming nerves. Brittney gets named for making people feel comfortable, and V for that same steady, reassuring energy. The jewelry selection gets a lot of love too, and people say the quality is high without the sticker shock. On the tattoo end, artists like Ray and tatt2blacc have sent regulars home happy with work they're eager to come back and add to.
We hear the studio itself is cute and kept spotless, and the overall feel is professional and friendly. Prices land on the fair side, which is a big part of why people return. Honest note: opinion is a little split on the owner during busy events like Friday the 13th, where a few felt she came across short. Still, the artists themselves earn steady praise, and most people leave saying they'll be back.
Walk-ins are welcome, which makes The Pink Elephant an easy stop for anyone in Houston looking for a solid tattoo or piercing.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The owner and the artists working at The Pink Elephant have an incredible amount of integrity and knowledge. I had a great experience and what Ray got done looks absolutely amazing!”
“I took my daughter here to get a helix piercing for her 16th birthday, and we both fell in love with the cute little shop. Everyone working there was super cool and knowledgeable.”
“I've been going to V since my freshman year of college for my piercings and tattoos. She's never not pulled through for me when it comes down to making sure it's affordable and a comfortable and welcoming experience.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About The pink elephant tattoo and piercing
The Pink Elephant is an all-female shop known for both piercing and custom tattoo work. Artists cover black & grey and color tattoos, while the piercing side handles everything from helix and septum to belly button piercings. Clients repeatedly mention the welcoming, comfortable vibe and describe artists and piercers as knowledgeable and patient, especially with first-timers and teens.
Yes, parents frequently bring teens to The Pink Elephant Tattoo and Piercing for first piercings like helix, septum, and belly button. Clients note the staff, including piercer V, are patient and good at calming nervous clients. Any minimum age for piercing a minor should be confirmed with the studio directly, per Texas DSHS and shop policy.
Reviews name a few artists directly, including Ray for tattoo work and tatt2blacc, who did a black & grey name tattoo. V is mentioned frequently as a longtime, trusted piercer that clients return to for years. The shop is staffed entirely by women, which clients highlight as central to the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.
Clients describe the shop as clean, with attentive communication during piercings and a professional, calming approach, particularly for younger clients. Look for visible sterile setup and current licensing on site as general good practice. Most local word of mouth is strongly positive on cleanliness and care, though a couple of reviews cite a rushed, less organized experience on a busy Friday the 13th event.
Clients indicate walk-ins are accepted, with several clients describing spontaneous visits for piercings. That said, busy days like special promotional events can mean longer waits and a wait list system. Calling ahead is a good idea to confirm availability, especially for custom tattoo work with a specific artist.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 832-266-6917
- Address
- 6309 Lyons Ave, Houston, Texas, 77020
How The pink elephant tattoo and piercing Compares
in Houston
44 reviews on Google
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 99 in Houston
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 11AM-10PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 11AM-10PM
- Friday
- 11AM-12AM
- Saturday
- 11AM-12AM
- Sunday
- 11AM-11PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
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