They're great but their scheduling SUCKS. I know it's COVID but their entire month of November appointments were GONE in 6 hours when the "open" the next month for scheduling on the 1st. There is no cancellation list. You literally have to check their scheduling system on their website EVERY DAY in hopes that you might get a cancelled slot. You can't call and make an appointment either - it's a crappy way to get your appointments scheduled and not a good way to retain your customers....I'm going elsewhere because I can't get into to see them. It's ridiculous. But they don't care because their schedule is booked..... read more

I've been a customer since 2018 and my experience has been wonderful . I've received a cartilage piercing in 2018 and second lobe piercing in 2019. The jewelry selection is great and I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

This was my second piercing with Jen. She's prompt, professional, personable and efficient. Highly recommend!

Brilliance Piercing is phenomenal! I already have a bunch of ear piercings, and went in for new jewelry for some of them. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and picked out beautiful earrings that fit together really nicely (I gave them artistic liberty to pick out my new jewelry). These folks clearly love what they do, and they do it really well. Now that I've found Brilliance, I will probably never get pierced or buy piercing jewelry anywhere else. read more

Trusted Brilliance with my first cartilage piercings and they were brilliant (ha!) at catering to my inexperience and nervousness (ironically I hate needles but love piercings). They were very patient, professional, and incredibly friendly. Their shop is clean and inviting. I loved my experience and definitely going back for more soon! read more

Brilliance has become my to-go piercing shop as their piercing procedures are trustworthy and they have an amazing jewelry selection. I got a double helix piercing earlier this year and a conch piercing for the start of this summer. Jen does an awesome job making sure you feel comfortable and not rushed. Most importantly, the piercings are beautifully done and I am always pleased with the jewelry placement. My piercings costed a little more than $100 each, but when you take into account the material quality and the amazing results, it's worth it! If you're looking into getting new piercings, definitely go check out Brilliance Piercing if you haven't already. read more

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Very professional and clean!! Would go there again in a heartbeat! Way better than going somewhere like Claire's. read more

I am way, way late writing this, but I have nothing but good things to say. I came in to Brilliance in February to get my right nostril pierced, and well before she got down to any actual piercing, Jen made sure that the alignment matched my existing left nostril down to the jewelry angle. After that, everything moved quickly and about as painlessly as putting a hole in my face could go. The piercing is healing really nicely and I definitely plan on going back for more. read more

My 12 year old daughter wanted earrings, so we decided to go to a piercing place. We read they were much more sanitary and quality regulated unlike the mall jewelry shops that pierce ears. We selected Brilliance because the space looked upscale and not covered with pictures half naked women with tattoo. The owner is a young woman that really knows her stuff. My daughter felt comfortable with her. The process was pretty simple and the earrings were great. The care afterwards was simple and they never got infected. I highly recommend Brilliance! read more

Really incredible! Jen pierced my septum today and did a wonderful job walking me through the full process. The place is so cute, clean, and professional! They have a lovely selection of high quality jewelry at a good price. Thrilled to find such a fabulous spot so close! Don't forget to tip your piercer Update: My nose swelled up while healing and the jewelry was just a touch too tight. I sent Jen a quick note explaining the situation, got a reply and came in when they opened. She is the BEST, checked it out and agreed that we needed to go one size up to give it room to heal. She quickly swapped out the jewelry for a plain CBR and assured me that I'll be able to wear the jewelry I initially picked out in a few weeks. Another great experience at Brilliance! read more

Jen was so amazing with my 10 year old. She was so nervous but Jen put her at ease and walked her through step by step and made sure my daughter knew what was happening and gave the okay. It was quick and everything was very sterile. The piercings were placed perfectly and look great. Aftercare is very simple. They had a lot of great first earrings to choose from. Ask for the pricing on the earrings as they have a big range. She only pierces kids aged 7 and up and you must bring the child's birth certificate. We drove from Montgomery County because we were referred to Brilliance and it was worth the drive. Support this woman-owned small business! read more

I never thought I'd be a person who gets a bunch of piercings, but this shop has such pretty jewelry, awesome cool and professional staff, and a clean office that makes you feel so welcome. I've been back four times now and I'll keep coming back for more jewelry and piercings! They were able to give me advice and tips on how to curate my ear while working with my specific ear shape. I'm also bad with pain and they make me feel so safe and comfortable and welcomed each time! They genuinely care about their clients and I've told all of my friends to go to them. read more

This place is great!!! I took my 11 year old to get her ears pierced yesterday. Jen is friendly, thorough and professional. I highly recommend this place! read more

I got my lobes and nose pierced about a month ago here. It was such a great experience! I was very nervous about it but Jen (the piercer) walked me through every step and made sure I knew how sterile everything was. She sterilizes while you wait which is so great and not to mention she is so so professional! I have had no issues with my nose or ears and I'm going back in about 2 weeks to get my conch, rook, and second lobe piercings. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a quality piercing and great experience! Update: I just got my second lobes, rook, and conch pierced and it was another great experience! I'm very happy with the result and I highly recommend! read more

I could not have asked for a better experience for my 7 y/o daughter to have her first ear piercing. Jen was amazing with my daughter, making sure she was completely comfortable with every step and that she was aware of everything happening. There was also a wide selection of beautiful earrings for my daughter to choose from and she was so delighted with the ones she picked. The office was warm and inviting and there is no question that everything is clean and sterile. If you are looking for a place to take your child for their first time piercing (or getting additional/multiple piercings), THIS is the place to go! I highly recommend Jen at Brilliance Piercing!!! read more

What a ridiculously positive experience! This was my first piercing and I decided to go all in and get one... the nature of which I will keep to myself... but it was a sensitive area (smirk). Jen was extremely personable, answered every question I had and her facilities were immaculate. I found her pricing, including the very cute jewelry I picked out, to be really reasonable. Not 100% sure, but it sounds as if she may be the only female-owned piercing studio in the area and bonus points on that from me. read more

This is hands down the best piercing experience I have ever had. Don't get discouraged by the waitlist or prices because it is worth it a thousand times over. The reviews say it all. I came in with 15+ existing piercings wanting jewelry changes. I was the only customer in the store and assisted by four piercers. They made sure they understood what I wanted, what I was open to and what my budget was so they knew exactly what we were working with. I am extremely indecisive and they made this the most relaxing process. They pulled pieces that they thought would match my aesthetic and worked together to build the most cohesive look for both of my ears and I could not be more in love! Not to mention the QUALITY of their pieces? All genuine stones and real metals. Tobias was the one who actually changed all of my jewelry. They were very thorough explaining every step of the way, made sure I was comfortable and most importantly, happy. The kindest most genuine people and I cannot wait to go back:) read more

This is the most beautiful, professional, and empowering piercing boutique EVER. Jen, the piercer (or as I like call her the "decorator") is truly an artist. The jewelry selection is gorgeous and unique, with a variety of different metals/stones etc. She goes out of her way to make her clients feel safe and well informed. Not only do I go to her for every piercing but I also buy most of my jewelry from her shop. Do not hesitate to go to Brilliance with ANY piercing wants/needs. read more

I was wary of going to the mall for my daughter's ear piercing. This shop is very professional and clean. I was confident that the holes would be in the correct place and that there would be no complications. You will pay for this confidence but for us it was well worth it. read more

I brought my 8-year-old daughter to Brilliance Piercing to get her ears pierced for the first time. I'd gotten my own piercings done at various mall shops years earlier, and some of them were never quite right. So when it came time to do my daughter's ears, I did a search on safepiercing.com for accredited members of the Association of Professional Piercers in our area, and Jen at Brilliance Piercing was the only one in the entire Northern Virginia area. I made an online appointment for my daughter - and for myself, to get my long-closed third ear piercing re-pierced. First of all, you should know that Jen is really great with nervous little kids. She helped my daughter feel at ease and told her everything she was doing, every step of the way. Then she advised me on my own piercing, helping me place it in a cool way - it has been *at least* 10 years since I was actually cool, so that was fun. Her store has a huge array of high-quality earring choices and everything is extremely clean. I'm so glad we went here instead of to the mall. My daughter is thrilled with her new earrings and now I'm wondering if I should get more piercings. One thing to note - if you are super-price-sensitive, this isn't the place for you, because the earrings she sells are (appropriately) higher-end. I could never wear anything but precious metals because of allergies, and I assumed my daughter would have the same issue, so it wasn't a concern for us. It is entirely worth the cost. My own past experience taught me that cheaping out on piercings often results in infection and ultimately failure. If you are on the fence, I can tell you that the earrings Jen uses are much more comfortable than the mall earrings that come out of essentially a staple gun. The mall earrings have stabby points on the end and seem to be at least 30% longer than the earrings Jen uses. I expect it will be much easier to sleep with these in! Jen gets my highest recommendation and I hope Brilliance Piercing is around for a long time. read more

I've been hesitant to get my second lobes done because everywhere around nova is either a) an overpriced tattoo parlor, or b) piercing pagoda or claire's. I knew I didn't want to be pierced by a gun, and this place was the only piercing-only salon I could find within a reasonable distance. The paperwork was very simple and straightforward, making sure all liabilities were covered and asking if you'd eaten recently, etc. There's also a huge candy bowl, which is good for people with low blood sugar/pressure. Jen is SO amazing, and her prices are beyond reasonable for the awesome work she does. Most places either take advantage of having the ability to pierce you and charge upwards of $100 for just a piercing or are low-quality and pierce you with bad jewelry. Jen's prices are fair because her jewelry is top quality. Literally anyone can find something that works for their allergies or metal sensitivities (she has glass, titanium, gold, etc). The studio is spotless and very clean and relaxing. I told her I had a history of fainting when getting shots or piercings, and she was beyond understanding, and kept an eye on me both after my piercing AND while she did my mom's lobe! She's very open to your own opinion, like where exactly you want it positioned, and she'll happily adjust the location of the dot before piercing (even half a mm). She walks you through EVERY step, and stops to wait if you need a moment. I think she changed her gloves maybe five times?? Some piercers don't even wear gloves! She sterilizes EVERYTHING right in front of you, and makes the actually piercing feel like nothing. She even removed my main earrings so that she could better see what she was dealing with. I'm SO glad she opened, since I'm prettyyyyy sure she's the only needle-oriented piercing-only place in nova. Everything is so organized and I'll definitely be back for more! read more

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First of all I love this place. Jen and her staff are extremely professional, always clean, and have the best jewelry selection around. I've been going to this shop for over a year now and it has always been a great experience. My most recent visit was to swap all of my jewelry out for new pieces and they picked everything out and it's beautiful. You get what you pay for and to be honest they should charge more for their services. When you get into the shop you feel so welcomed and almost like you're visiting a good friend you haven't seen in awhile. Everything is sterilized in an autoclave right in front of you and they take all safety precautions seriously. This is by far the cleanest and nicest piercing studio I have ever been in! If you've been debating on getting a piercing or doing a jewelry change I highly recommend you stop your search and see Jen or Tobias! They will not let you down! read more

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Jen is amazing and very knowledgeable. The store is very clean with beautiful jewelry that are top quality. My boyfriend got 10 gauge piercings and he said she has very light hands. He is super happy with his piercings and feels complete again. Thank you Jen for being awesome! She put in my cartilage piercing too to make sure I was set to go after not having anything in there for years. Him and I are forever clients of hers read more

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I got my third piercing done here for my bday. I was sent here from another piercer who closed their doors for good. I was very impressed and pleased with my experience. I will be coming back! read more

This place is amazing! They have a variety of earrings to choose from. The place is clean, & relaxing atmosphere to it. The workers are helpful & super nice. Will definitely be back again. read more

Good Vibes from this shop and awesome owner! I had not problems at all with my nose piercing. The shop has a huge variety of studs and hoops ect. For your jewelry and they are all safe for your piercing area. Some jewelry can be pricy but the shop also offers affordable ones. 10/10 recommend! . read more

absolutely amazing experience! i got my daith pierced a few weeks ago and it is healing beautifully! the staff is so kind and friendly and they do an amazing job of explaining the process of their piercings and keeping their clients engaged. thank you so much brilliance! read more

Amazing people skills. JEN you are wonderful! BEST customer service skills and awesome experience in your shop. The jewelry selection here is incredible! So many gorgeous and various ornate options for all types of different piercings and anatomies! They have multiple different catalogues with a wide range of pieces to look at while you wait in the seating area. The cleanliness of the shop was so on point and interior decoration was an added ambiance! I will most definitely be returning here for a piercing and to get some more bling as soon as possible! Loved everything about this place. It was easy to get to from 495 coming from MD. Definitely worth the drive for me!!!!! -Giulia read more

The website/booking process wouldn't inform you that they ONLY work with THEIR jewelry. We ended up paying 4 times more than we expected ($200 instead of $50). read more

This shop absolutely blew me away! The owner/piercer is so kind and very knowledgeable. I got my helix done as a walk in and she was super great to talk to and ask questions. The shop is really beautiful and super clean, and as a new business I was very impressed by the whole place. read more

I had an awesome experience getting my nose pierced here! Everything was clean and sterile. The moment I walked in I was greeted with very friendly faces. The piercing did not hurt at all. The selection of jewelry was awesome there was so much to choose from! I will be going back for future piercings and I would recommend to anyone. This is the pace you need to go to for your piercings! read more

My daughter had a great experience here yesterday. Her and her friend did a cartilage piercing together and Jen did a wonderful job. Jen was patient, explained everything clearly, and was very accommodating. The whole paperwork and procedure for both of them took less than an hour. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants a piercing. read more

I recently went to get my conch pierced. Jenn and the lady at the front desk were so kind and helpful. I totally recommend that you should book an appointment. Jenn measures and marked the piercing for you where it going to be. It was easy and not intimating at all and she will answer any questions that you have. The jewelry can be bit pricey especially for a college student but it's worth the money since it's good quality. Overall, the experience was great and would totally come back again. read more

I keep coming back to this place and I'm never disappointed. Although it's hard to get an appointment as soon as you might want, it's definitely with the wait. You will not regret this..I don't trust any other piercer and the jewelry section is everything you dreamed of read more

Brilliance Piercing is an amazing shop. Clean, light and airy. Jen was a consummate professional, asking leading questions in order to better understand what I wanted. Based on our discussions, she laid out my options, answered my questions in turn and help me make my selection. The actual piercing process was very professional and well done. I recommend this shop to anyone seeking a piercing. read more

Jen was great and she is very professional. Her shop has a variety of jewelry options. I got two piercing on each earlobe. During the piercing process, she was attentive and made sure everything she used was properly sterilized. She explained the process before starting and made it really easy to disregard the pain. All in all, I am very happy with the results. read more

I can go on and on about Jen and her shop. Jen is AMAZING. I got some pretty...sensitive piercings...and she made me feel completely comfortable. She is very professional, explains everything and I love how she asks permission to proceed. I live almost 2 hours away from Brilliance Piercing but I will easily make the drive again for Jen to be my piercer. read more

I can't rave enough how happy I was when I found Jen has opened her own studio! I followed Jen from another location, SHE IS A MASTER!!!! She is super friendly, and very easy going, she is a perfectionist!!!!!!!!! I've had over 7 piercings done by Jen. ALL PERFECT!!!!! I recommended everyone for any piercings to see Jen! Trust me on this one! I'm very picky and I trust Jen 100%!!! read more

As many others have mentioned, Brilliance is bright, clean, and has professional and friendly staff. What impressed us most was Jen's incredible patience and professionalism. Our daughter was absolutely terrified of needles and had trouble sitting still. We returned numerous times over many months to attempt to complete the ear piercing. Each time, Jen would calmly explain the process and try over and over and over. She always left it up to our daughter if she wanted to try again or come back another day, never pressuring her or making her feel bad. We finally had success last weekend and Jen was genuinely excited right along with us. We are grateful that she spent so much time with us and did not rush through the process. She was gracious and understanding and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who wants a piercing. read more

Loved Jen! And her shop! It's fairly new and super clean. Called in and was able to get a same day appointment. I couldn't decide if I wanted a navel or rook piercing, so I asked if there was enough time to do both. Jen was super accommodating and was able to get both piercings in one appointment. When I arrived, she gave me ample time to decide while jewelry pieces to pick. She has a beautiful range of jewelry to choose from and I can't wait to go back to purchase some gold pieces for my ears. During the process, Jen was super personable and we got to talk about our dogs. But all the while was super professional and talked me through every thing she was doing. Would 100% recommend her if you're either passionate about piercings or new to them, she's super awesome with answering questions. Can't wait to come back! read more