Not only is the service always friendly and professional but their knowledge of piercings and jewelry is astounding. At Jori Zan's you will receive a wonderful piercing that is affordable and very professionally installed. I have received many piercings there and will not go anywhere else. Very sanitary place with the most professional of equipment possible. The decor is calming and open so you can view all types of jewelry. I fully support this establishment and will be a continued customer. Thank you Jori Zan's Body Piercing. Read Less

I got my first piercing here when I was 16. I've been a strong, happy, always pleased customer now for 17 years. Eight piercings now and counting currently. I would never go anywhere else and I ALWAYS send anyone looking for a piercing to Jori. The whole atmosphere is so energetic and amazing customer care!! And you know you'll walk out happy & satisfied with what you chose and the quality of care you received!! I'll be coming in soon for another piercing very soon!!Thanks Jori!!Katie Munson Read Less

Jori was wonderful! She made me feel at ease and talked me through everything. You can tell she is passionate about what she does. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a piercing. She is worth every penny! Read Less

Great experience !!!!  I got exactly the nose piercing placement I had envisioned. She and her staff were very informative and really took time to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. I will definitely be going back. Read Less

I highly recommend Jori Zan's for any piercing. I got my triple lobes done by Kayelyn and she did an excellent job of explaining what she was doing the entire time. She was very kind and gave me plenty of information about the piercing process, the type of jewelry I picked, aftercare instructions, and the placement of my piercings. She answered every question I had and made me feel comfortable. The piercing room was clean and well sterilized, which made me feel comfortable about where I was being pierced. Upon leaving I was given a list of aftercare instructions for at home use. I was very satisfied with the way my piercings turned out, and will more than likely return to Jori Zan's for my next piercing. Read Less

Jori is hands down the best Salem has to offer, both in jewelry and expertise. It is hard to explain why choosing an advanced piercer is so important. Body modification is no joke (and you will see professional service here!) Saddeningly, I often see people willing to spend less on jewelry and piercings as they are on very simple and menial things (makeup, clothes, etc) ridiculous! You get what you pay for. I have so much respect for the work Jori does, the work and jewelry selection is top notch! Read Less

I wouldn't go anywhere else in town to get pierced besides this great place. I brought my daughter in to get her 2nd holes done in her ears and though I haven't been here in years it reminded me of all the times my friends and I got pierced at Jori Zans years ago. This place has been around a long time and I think that goes to show what a great business this is. It's always kept very clean and sterile and I like how there is a separate room where the piercing takes place so everyone isn't watching. My daughter was nervous and Jori did a great job being patient with her and explaining what she was doing step by step. And my daughter barely felt a thing. We were explained in good detail how to take care of the piercing as it heals and told if their was any issues to just call. We left very happy with our experience and will for sure come back. Read Less

Jori is an awesome piercer! Went in with my best friend to get some sensitive piercings done and she was fantastic at keeping us calm and informed. She is available for aftercare consults weeks after the fact, but she is super sociable, extremely friendly, and skilled. Highly highly recommend! Read Less

Jori is one of -- if not the best piercer in Salem. I have been pierced by her three times over the last 6 years and each time has been a great experience. She is very professional and helps to relax you and keep you comfortable!! You can tell she is also very knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to piercings. She made it clear to let me know if I had any problems and to feel free to come back in a few months so she could check how the piercing was healing. Read Less

Such a wonderful experience. I was super nervous, but Jori was so sweet and helped ease my anxiety. She explained everything so I was prepared for what's to come. The staff was friendly and the studio was very very clean. There are a ton of jewelry choices and they are super helpful with making the right decision on size and style. I'm looking forward to returning and picking out my forever jewelery.Read Less

Love Jori, she is an amazing piercer, everything medical grade, sanitary, clean, professional; very friendly atmosphere, cozy. I have had 2 piercings done here and have had great results, heeling good. My sister told me about Jori and I have come to her every since; probably won't change piercers anytime soon. Since then I have brought my mom, my other sister, friends; when my daughter will want her ears pierced I will bring her here.Read Less

Jori Zan is great, but do not come if you have anything else to do that day. We waited a long time (over an hour). There were two people infront of us, but then two more joined them, so we waited over an hour. (Arrived at 3:30, not seen until 4:35 out at 5:10.) Our kiddo missed most of her ballet practice.Had the staff given us an ETA for Jori, we would have come back another day. But we had no idea how long the wait would be until after we paid and we were told 15 minutes (about every half hour).UPDATE: Giving Jori Zan another star due to the quality of work and the cleanliness of the procedure and  room. Read Less

took my 8 year old in to get her ears pierced yesterday. Kaylyn was amazing! She was warm, inviting, and keen to my daughter's state-of-mind. After the first ear my daughter got nauseous and light headed, kaylyn took a couple minutes to talk it out with my daughter calming her down, along with a wet wash cloth on her forehead. Fantastic piercing experience, my daughter couldn't be more happy, highly recommend! Read Less

Best piercing establishment in Salem!! I love Jori! Professional, kind and knowledgeable. If you want a professional go see Jori! Plus you're supporting a local business! Thanks for all the great piercings Jori! Poke on! Read Less

So kind and with good  quality jewelry. I always feel welcome when I go in there. My only two complaints are with the parking (small and a bit hard to get into) and the prices. But besides that, I go there for almost every piercing. I love Jori! Read Less

I called Jori Zan's to make an appointment to have my daughters ears pierced, she said they don't do appointments but we could just walk in. So we showed up, checked in, waited for an hour or two as new people were walking in and being taken back before us. I finally asked when she would be able to get to us, she said it definitely wouldn't be today because she had 17 people on the list that were "showing back up". I guess if you put your name down on a list you can leave, come in later and be guaranteed to skip in front of people who had just walked in? How much longer were they going to let us sit there thinking we were going to be next? Also, it would've cost almost $90 for a basic earlobe piercing. We went to Claire's and were out in 10 minutes with real 14k gold jewelery for HALF the price. They were quick, clean, professional and affordable... Unlike Jori Zan's. Read Less

My eight year old wanted her ears pierced. I asked around & Jori was highly recommended. After the first ear, my kiddo started to waiver. It hurt & bled, she was totally rethinking the idea. Jori was firm (but not scary firm) & after some talk, my kiddo committed to the second ear. The best part of the experience is that my daughter hasn't had any issues with either piercing, five weeks later. Jori rocks, you should go here.Read Less

To start, I'm not one to write a bad review unless I REALLY had a bad experience. After years of contemplating getting my septum pierced (I was terrified), I finally decided to go for it. Mind you, I already have several other piercings and tattoos and none really bothered me, but I was quite hesitant to get this certain one. Anyway, Jori has done one other piercing of mine so I figured I would go back. After talking with her, I started feeling more comfortable about it. She told me it's actually one of the easiest piercings and shouldn't really hurt because you pierce the "sweet spot" and not the cartilage. She took her time to measure and mark where she wanted and then proceeded to pierce my septum. This was THE MOST painful thing I've felt. Worse than my rib tattoo by far. I did everything she said to take care of it, but As it started to heal, I noticed it was crooked. I called the shop and talked with her directly. She told me it was probably still just swollen and to wait at least 3 weeks and then see how it is. So I waited. 3 weeks past and it was still crooked so I went in to show her in person. This time around, she agreed that it was crooked and told me that if I would have come in sooner that she could have fixed it with qtips because it was still in the healing phase. I then reminded her of what she had told me over the phone and she denied that conversation. Umm okay? Moving on.. She told me the only way to fix it at this point was to take it out and repierce it.  I did not want to go through that again. But after going through all that pain, I wasn't about to let it be for nothing. So I agreed to let her repierce it. She took it out and yet again took her time (even more so) to mark her spots. I thought for sure everything was smooth sailing this time. NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST. She stuck the needle through and I about passed out. This pain was way worse than the first time & she proceeded to tell me not to sit up, that I was stark white and bleeding. After cleaning up the area, I asked if it was straight and she hesitantly answered with "um not quite." At this point my heart sank. I slowly sat up to look in the mirror and it was MORE crooked than before. So. Dang. Crooked. I was shocked that someone could even pierce something that crooked! She then says "we're going to have to pierce it again". A third time? Are you kidding? No thanks. I told her to just take it out. She said "Aw but it will look so cute are you sure?" Yeah I'm freaking sure. Not going through that again. I figured that she would AT LEAST own up to her mistakes and refund my money, but nope. No money back. No septum piercing. Painful bloody nose, traumatic experience and scar tissue is what I got. I went into another shop to change out another piercing later on and I had him look at my septum... Come to find out, he said that both spots she pierced were cartilage and that no wonder it hurt like hell. Read Less

I don't waste my time here anymore. They're never open when they say they are. Instead of actually doing her job, Jori closes shop to go out and play instead and when you drive out of the way to have something done, it's half likely it'll be closed DESPITE the hours saying it's supposed to be open! I'd then give my business to the best, Emily, at Addictions. Unfortunately, she's no longer there, but still the best in the business! I still go to Addictions and anywhere else but here. Why? Because this place has screwed not only me, but family and friends over far too many times. It's UNACCEPTABLE business behavior! I'm surprised she still has a business. Read Less

Brought my 5 year old here to get her ears pierced (after researching several different places between Portland and Salem). Everyone kept referring me to Jori, and now I can see why. She was incredible! She was so good with my daughter. She kept her calm, and was very encouraging. After the first ear, my daughter was crying, and Jori let her stand up and look in the mirror to distract her, then gave her time to relax before doing the second ear. Jori took her time with us to ensure a positive experience despite a full waiting room. Jori does all of the piercings and they only offer walk in services but it's worth the wait. The atmosphere is calm, professional and clean. Perfect for kiddos and adults alike. Read Less

I cannot speak to the quality of piercing at Jori Zans, only to the terrible customer service I received. I went in inquiring about the cost of a couple of different piercings, and decided to just purchase a conch hoop I could use as a pierceless cuff. A male sales associate confidently sold me a hoop. Upon getting home and putting it on, the diameter was about 2x too large so that it hung down along where my second lobe piercing is and looked ridiculous.I immediately turned around to exchange it for the correct size (I was gone ~20 minutes), and was rudely informed that he would not exchange the hoop for the correct size because "once the jewelry leaves, it is un-returnable."This would be understandable if a) he had informed me of the store policy before I left, or b) bothered checking to see if was the right size before selling it to me. I couldn't try it on before buying because it was in a sterilized package.  Furthermore, the guy was a condescending jerk. Don't buy jewelry unless you know it's absolutely right. If I lived in town, I would discourage anyone I know from patronizing this business as long as that sales associate still works there.That said, I'm sure the piercing services are just fine. Read Less

I absolutely love Jori! I just got my septum pierced and she made it fun and less painless and not stressful(: her store is clean and hygienic! I love her! I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants to get pierced. Read Less

This is an impressive operation; quick service, inspiring atmosphere, while being professional yet accommodating. The fit and finish of the display, combined with the pro piercing room tops anything in the area  if I need more holes in my body, def coming back here Read Less

My 16year old wanted the "rim" of her ear pierced... A stud type jewel.... I had no one to ask or go to so YELP helped me once again, lol.Looked up this shop... Found it! 1st impression very clean, professional, guy at counter very welcoming.Tons of options with jewelry... Once daughter picked her jewelry all was a go. Jori took the whole family into a room and let us all be included in the process. She was very informative, personable, and just had an awesome ora about her. You can tell she is not only the best at what she does but loves what she does. Will go back for future piecing needs, need they arise lol (my teens 16&17).... And would never hesitate to recommend Jori's shop with high stars.Thank you Jori for helping make a kool family moment :-) The family with green eyes Read Less

Jori did my first piercing in 1998 or 99 and many more after that. She is fun, professional and knows what she is doing. She is very clean and sanitary. The shop has a big selection of quality jewelry. I have not been in since I moved to California but would highly recommend her to anyone thinking of getting pierced. Read Less

This place is amazing! Super clean and a really positive well lit organized shop. The piercer was THE BEST I've ever met; very friendly and professional. I will honestly never go anywhere else. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a shop for a piercing. Read Less

I have a lot of piercings, and have been pierced by multiple people, some were not so good, some good, and some were really great. But now I have finally found my piercing guru-- Jori! She is hands down, my absolute favorite piercer that I've ever encountered! She is very professional and incredibly skilled, plus I always enjoy chatting with her about non-piercing related topics. She makes suggestions tailored to your specific anatomy, and I trust her judgement. In my case, we've come up with a game plan for my next few piercings that I know that I want based on healing and what would look good on me. In addition to her skill level, the quality of jewelry offered is extremely important!!She sells top of the line jewelry and if you don't see exactly what you want in the displays, you can have pieces ordered specifically for you. Plus she is APP certified, something I always look for when I am considering a piercer.Also of note, her studio is the cleanest piercing studio I've ever been in. It's tastefully decorated and has a calm, open and airy feeling, which I think makes it a non-intimidating and relaxing environment to be pierced in. So basically, don't even consider other piercing studios in town, go straight to Jori! I promise you will be in the best hands!! Read Less

Well I have to say I am so amazingly impressed with the customer service I received today.  I know that her shop keeps similar hours to the salon industry.  I was driving by to go to an out of the way beauty supply and decided to stop for a nose hoop I have been wanting.   Jori Zan's was closed but there was an employee inside.  He answered my knock.  He let me in and measured my previous piercing and sold me my hoop during closed hours.  EXEMPLARY CUSTOMER SERVICE.  YAY for me and kudos to this shop.  Jori has helped me with healing my piercings and I am over the moon with gratitude for the service I received today.  Thank you so much! Read Less

I have never been as impressed with a tattoo studio as I was with the staff at Oregon Tattoo. My experience was pleasant from the very first phone call all the way through the entire process. The artists are skillful, creative and professional. This place really knows their craft! Read Less

I have had some pretty big changes in my life and after some careful thought, I decided that I wanted to get my ear pierced.Being a pretty straight and narrow, conservative kind of guy, I was sort of at a loss.  Yes, I know an ear lobe piercing isn't that big a deal, but it was for -me-, see?No less than three people independently recommended Jori Zan's shop.  I got there about fifteen minutes after it opened on a Wednesday, and there were already three customers ahead of me.The guy that helped me was very quiet and businesslike, and reading the other reviews, it seems like that's just who he is.  He wasn't particularly helpful, but he knew exactly what was going on.  I told him I wanted a lobe done and that I was going to put in a black diamond stud eventually.  He went right to a section, pointed out a black stud, and that was, well, exactly what I wanted.  He didn't try going on about this, that, or the other and I, personally, appreciate that.I did have to wait a little while.  The entire time I was there, people were coming in.  It was pretty busy, which says a lot for a business.  Also what says a lot is that she's been operating for 18 years now.So when I got in, with Jori, I sort of opened up about why I was getting a piercing.   It was oddly uplifting to have her acknowledge and applaud the things I've done and how I was going about modifying my life.   She was incredibly easy to talk to and super friendly.  She explained the entire process, got everything prepared, and marked the spot.  She then put on a temporary ring and had me look at it to see if I liked the placement.  She asked me if I wanted it moved at all, but my response was something along the lines of, "You've been doing this much longer than me, I'll trust your judgement."We spent so much time talking about various things, when she had me lean back, I figured she was just making more adjustments.Now, the thing I hate most about Doctor's appointments isn't getting the shot, it's the anticipation.  I get really annoyed with nurses who say, "Okay, now, this might pinch a little, here it comes, okay..." and who create a big lead-up.  I don't want that.  Just stick me, I can take it.  I swear.  It's the thinking about it that I don't like.So next thing I know, there's some pressure on my ear, and she's put the heated-up hollow needle through.  No pierce gun for this woman, she does it the right way, which is why I went here specifically.After it was done, she asked, quote, "Do you love it?"  I did.  She then spent some time going over cleaning and healing procedures for the next while.  She suggested different ways I could go with different pieces of jewelery and suggested I come back with any questions, concerns, or needs.Overall, I couldn't have been happier to go here, for a very unfamiliar and alien process.  It couldn't have been easier.I don't know how much these things usually cost, but for the piercing, the stud, and a bottle of organic, hemp-based (ha!) anti-allergenic, hippie soap, it was around 56 bucks.   I might have gotten off cheaper going to Claire's in the mall, but it so totally would not have been worth it. Read Less

Excellent body piercer! JORI is wonderful in business and enjoys her time with customers to make sure they get quality service and jewelry. Very clean sterile environment. Customer service is huge for the flow and success of this business everyone walking through the doors is huge! Everyone I know goes there because we all have seen this business grow and we all love it! Leave no customer behind and shell run like a 55 Star well oiled machine!!! Read Less

I have never seen anyone else but Jori and some dude (her beau, maybe?) working here, and that tells me loads about the business. Although the dude is a bit standoffish and unyielding to my humor, I like him for his no-nonsense help. Jori is the best piercer I have ever encountered, even though she's never pierced me. Unlike the ruffians at other, more "hard core", body adjustment businesses, Jori is gentle. I had her help me out when I stretched my lobes (just a bit!), and she was UH-MAZ-ING. The selection of body jewelry beats out every other place in town, and would rival some of the more famous jewelers if they sold diamonds. My only complaint is the wait time to be helped if you happen upon the business right after school lets out or on the weekends. You'll find the place overloaded with teenagers who just can't make up their minds about what they want to buy. As such, they end up monopolizing Jori and that dude. Read Less

My boyfriend and I just love Jori. The place is immaculate, they have a great selection of jewelry and Jori is the sweetest. She always spends way more time that us than she should. :) I recommend everyone to her because as far as I am concerned she is the best in Salem. Read Less

The employees are all really nice, and helpful. The price is reasonable, although the jewelry tends to be a little expensive. I got my nose pierced, and they were great about it- helped me pick out the jewelry, made sure I was informed, calm and had after-care products. I won't go anywhere else! Read Less

I would tell my mother and worst enemy to go see Jori. Nobody should suffer a bad pierce. Unless they just don't take care of it. I went to Jori for my first body pierce when I was 18 and now I take my kids there. I tell my patients (personally and unofficially, because I have to) that I wouldn't go anywhere else. I've had a pierce or two elsewhere, and while I don't have a specific gripe, I've never been happier with the results or the service. Read Less

I got my eyebrow pierced at MPG and it was almost immediately infected and after 6 weeks still had not healed. I called Jori Zan's and she had me take it out, told me how to care for it, and when I was ready had me come in for an appt at her shop. Not only did she have expert advice and ask key questions before piercing, she had a gentle touch and it didn't hurt a BIT! I was surprised due to the amount of pain I had from the previous experience. Needless to say, Jori has a fan for life. I have never had a problem with this piercing and always recommend her to my friends. Read Less

I have only gotten one piercing besides my ears and I was sorta scared but when i got there it was so clean and they were so friendly that it made it a lot more comfortable. I am very happy with my nose piercing!!!! I recommend to any first-timers!!! Read Less

I got my cartlige pierced by jori when i was 15 and it didn't hurt at all.On the 29th of December she did my industrial i was really scared and nervouse because it was two holes instead of one..I didn't even feel the needles going into my ear...I highly recommend her to do anybodys piercings that i know i will never go to anybody else to get any piercings. Read Less

People come from as far as Washington to get pierced here; it really just is the best for miles around. Jori and Troy are great, friendly, helpful, and clean. State street is a little tricky because of the high volume traffic. The easy way to get there (and the most memorable main street) is to take 12th St S, turn L on State and get in the far right hand lane. To leave, it is really the left turn out of the parking lot that is killer... try turning right and then left at 25th. Its really easy to turn around on 25th to get back on to State if thats the way you need to go. Read Less

Jori is great! I won't go anywhere else and I recommend her to family and friends. They are all pleased with their piercings too! The jewelry is high quality and the facility is clean and modern/fresh. Read Less

Jori & Troy are the most friendly, honest, reliable people I've ever met in this business. The shop is extremely sterile and if your not sure exactly what you want done, Jori has so many awesome ideas. I've gotten over 20 piercings done there and have healed beautifully. If I've had concerns or questions, they are both always there to help...I enjoy their shop and their company so much that I go in there even if I don't need a piercing...just to say hello and see what new products they have. The prices are good and they make you feel very comfortable!! I've talked to many of my friends and they agree...Jori Zans is one of the best things in Salem and I hope they never shut it down. :-) Read Less

Jori is absolutely fabulous! The shop is extremely clean ( Cleaner than most Dr.'s offices!) Huge selection of sterile packaged jewelry. Jori takes the time to find just the right placement for you, and throughly explains every thing! She is the only piercer that puts as much effort into explaining the aftercare/healing process as the piercing. I've been pierced 8 times and have recommended her to several friends and family members, ALL of which have never had a problem and have been Extremely pleased with thier piercing. I highly recommend ANYONE looking to get a piercing to go to Jori Zan's. Read Less

Jori is the best piercer I have ever came across she has done around 20 piercings for me and my friends and we couldn't ask for better result. She is the nicest and sweetest person ever and she actually takes time to get to know you!! Read Less

You couldn't meet a nicer, more conscietious person ... as well as skilled & talented piercer. She's pierced me 12 times, and my brother & mom have gone to her, too. She & Troy always remember us & what's been going on in our lives when we go in. I've been going to Jori since I lived in Salem, and even though I live in Portland now the drive to Salem is well worth it!! Read Less

Jori is an amazing professional! I have never had a peircing artist take so much time making sure I was comfortable with the piercing I was getting. She also explains everything she is going to do, before she does it. I recommend her to all my friends, and chance I get. Read Less

Jori is a friendly, caring person. Makes you comfortable, explains, takes time with each customer. She is very knowledgeable with all kinds of piercing and aftercare. I've been twice. Knows a lot about the jewelry and can make special orders. Seems very clean and sterile. I had no problems and she recognizes her previous customers - surprised me with that. Read Less