I had been struggling with a bump on my nose piercing that I'd had for a couple of months. I tried everything, but nothing seemed to work. After doing some research, I came across this shop and reached out to Matt via email. He responded quickly and walked me through what my next steps could be. I scheduled an appointment with him to change out my jewelry, and he was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and attentive. Matt not only explained everything clearly but also made sure to follow up with me consistently by email, which I really appreciated. Within a few days, the bump started to go down. I was so impressed with the experience that I also had him replace my tragus piercing. Matt's professionalism, care, and follow-through truly set him apart. I don't see myself going to anyone else for piercings- he's definitely earned a loyal customer in me. read more

Had a piercing with Cameron today - couldn't happier. He walked me through everything, answered my 472816 questions, and did an excellent job. Highly recommend! I went to a place downtown to get the same piercing and had an awful experience - they didn't explain anything, it wasn't centered, etc. I had no idea how much a highly trained piercer would make a difference - it's everything. Never going anywhere else. read more

Freyja Piercing - Labret - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

This weekend I took one step closer to the most gorgeous curated piercings at Freyja! I have had my nostril, lobes, helix, double helix, and even my daughter's first ears pierced at Freyja --and every experience has been flawless. What really sets them apart is their patience, precision and professional knowledge. They've taught me that piercings are a process...one that Matt and Ally never rush--they take all the time needed to make sure the placement, jewelry, and healing will give the best possible result. I don't believe in gate keeping when it comes to piercing professionalism, and perfection, this good so I had to share--highly recommend! read more

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When I first got my piercing and bought my jewelry from here everything was good. I spent like $200 or more on this little piece of jewelry and they were like oh it's real gold, it's jewelry from California and if anything happens to it you can exchange it! BIG LIE! She was like you didn't buy it here and that they do not carry that line mean while I was starring at that same piece in the glass display. She could not show me the piece that was in display. She got all butt hurt and kicked me out. Worst place ever do not waste your money here. I was planning on bringing my son here thank God we will be going somewhere else. read more

Professional and totally honest. Because I had previous piercings and scar tissue, they insisted I wait three more months. I appreciate their integrity. read more

I got nostril pierced by Cameron. In a nutshell, it was an amazing experience!!!! So, for starters, it was my first time visiting a piercing studio, my first time non-ear piercing, and my first time getting pierced by someone else but me. Yes I was super nervous. But Cameron was super friendly, he answered every single question I asked (even a silly one like "how painful it is?"), so at the moment I laid down on the bed I was so relaxed and ready. And the pain? I didn't feel a thing! I don't think I'd want to go anywhere else for piercing. Oh, and their jewelry collection was amazing too...! read more

Freyja Piercing - My first nostril piercing! - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

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From start to finish great experience. Allie was so patient and knowledgeable helping us pick out jewelry and telling us about the piercings. And I can't say enough good things about Matt. He was so patient and so kind and the piercing was so fast! Three of us got pierced together and Matt let us stay in the room with each other for support and also to learn all of the before and aftercare. His technique for the tragus made it quick and easy. I was very nervous, but seriously the piercing didn't hurt at all. Highly recommend! 10/10. Definitely returning for another piercing in a few months. read more

After my last few piercings I made sure to look into the reviews to make sure everything was consistent in quality of care, and all the good reviews are right. They were incredibly professional and kind and gave great aftercare instructions. They also were very understanding of my budget and I never felt rushed or pressured to do anything. I have really bad anxiety and was pretty nervous throughout the whole appointment and they were nothing but kind and supportive. They were incredible and I will not be needing to go to a different piercer anytime soon. I got my septum pierced and the double lip studs, my pierced was sure to make it even and confirmed the position of both piercings with me (they look a bit crooked because of the swelling and how I couldn't stop smiling afterwards). read more

Freyja Piercing - Septum and double lip piercing with opal studs. - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Got my first earlobe piercing today per the referral of a close friend! I cannot rave enough about how wonderful this place is. I emailed them via their website before booking an appointment with some questions, and Matt responded quickly and honestly. From the minute I arrived at their door, I felt comfortable and knew I was in good hands. The place was extremely clean and I loved the minimalist design. Chris had a sense of what I was looking for and suggested some great pieces that were in my price range. Chris also took the time to explain every single step of the process, from how to tell his tools had been properly sterilized to why he does things the way he does. He made sure I was comfortable the entire time before performing each step - the actual piercing took less than a few minutes and was painless for me! They even gave me a certificate for getting my "first piercing" on my way out which I thought was hilarious. This place was definitely worth the hour long drive for me, and I know I will be coming here again for future piercings! Super friendly, honest people who love what they do - come support this business! read more

Freyja Piercing - First stud! - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Excellent shop! I was so impressed with this place and I really can't recommend them enough! Very clean, knowledgeable and friendly. I took my daughter to get her nose pierced and Matt was awesome! Everything was explained to us, my daughter was able to pick out the jewelry she wanted, and the setting was super private and relaxing. Top of the line place. read more

Freyja Piercing - My daughter getting her nose pierced! - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

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Freyja Piercing is by far the most professional and clean piercing studio I have experienced (I've experienced quite a few lol). I cannot say enough great things about the customer service and care it's beyond expectations. The staff goes above and beyond for clients and they make you feel comfortable, appreciated and always welcome. They have a large amount of beautiful jewelry to choose from and I have to add the flooring inside is incredible :) I really just want to say that Ally and Matt the owners are incredible people! These days customer service is non existent or always lacking but that's definitely not the case here at Freyja Piercing.. this is the only place I will ever go for new piercings and jewelry changes. If I could give them 1000 stars I would! read more

My partner and I came her to get her daith pierced. I've had many piercing experiences in my day in various places through out the country; and this far exceed any of my experiences. Every employee was friendly and knowledgeable. The facility was sparkling clean and there was a wide selection of jewelry. This is a true gem and I'm surprised their aren't more reviews. I'm making excuses to come back and get a piercing of my own just because it was such a wonderful and pleasant experience. P.S. her piercing is absolutely stunning and super cool! Thanks Freyja team! read more

Freyja Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

My daughter found this place on Yelp and we had an appointment yesterday at 5pm. The location is easy to get to from Montgomery County if you know how to take the back roads through Laytonsville to Columbia onto Gambrills. The facility is beautiful and spotless. We were greeted and walked through the piercing process, cleaning, sanitization procedures and aftercare. Matt performed the double piercings and was absolutely lovely to work with. read more

Freyja Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Second time visiting Freyja Piercing and I forgot how much I love this place. Super friendly staff who love to take their time in explaining the procedures and jewelry suggestions for every budget. Cameron is awesome. The studio is spotless and quiet. Their fine jewelry selection is vast. Overall great vibes. read more

Freyja Piercing - Nostril + Tragus done at Freyja - Piercing Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

So I have hesitated to write this review because I have seen how the owner responds to reviews that he is not pleased with, but I didn't want for fear and intimidation to be a reason to not share my feedback about this business. I should say right up front that I have ptsd and social anxiety. It does not cripple me in my life, I am extremely successful in my career and other parts of my life, but new situations and certain experiences really trigger me. So I have several coping mechanisms that I utilise to ensure that my ptsd and anxiety do not get triggered and create a miserable experience for myself and others, including, getting there early, researching and bringing a beverage. So with Freyja, I looked online. Looked over the jewelry ahead of my visit. Completed my paperwork online, spoke with someone ahead of time (a gentleman who was very nice) and booked my initial appointment. Cameron, who was conducting my appt opened the door for me, Informed me that I needed a mask and that I wasn't allowed to bring in my drink. I told him that I may be extra anxious. He said he'd help me, and indeed, he was very kind. The store had several people who were apparently accompanying others sitting on the seats in the lobby area when I walked in. This appointment went very well. Cameron was great and put me at ease. On the way out, I wanted to just look at the earrings in the case, because, while you can view them online, it's hard to figure out the scale. Once I was home, I realized that I wished that I had gotten a matching stud for the other ear. So I called the next day to ask if I could just stop in to get one. That wasn't allowed so I made ann appointment for a jewelry change for the next day. The next day I went early and took my husband because I wanted his opinion on some jewelry I had seen there (my birthday is coming up- I was hoping he would buy me something). I called to get in (I was 20 mins early) the lady answered. She said I wasn't allowed to come in until the appointment before me left. Then she did call me back earlier than my appointment and told me I could come in. I told her I was bringing my husband. She said he wasn't allowed only the person having the appointment. I, admittedly, was spun up at that point.... My anxiety had fully kicked in. I was so frustrated with rules that are frankly way more restrictive than any of my Doctors offices. I said that I had just seen someone leave with their child, but okay, and I hung up and walked to the door. She said that I had hung up on her. I didn't realize that I had, and said so. She started explaining about the child being a minor. I understand the difference. But I told her I had just been there on Friday, and there had been people sitting in the lobby, and that all I wanted was for my husband to see the jewelry. This big guy (the owner) stood up and said "that's it, you're done". "Get her out of here" as he dramatically marched out of the room yelling over and over about how I had to leave. It was like the soup nazi come to life, but in no way funny. Just a bully. Ptsd and anxiety fully engaged. To be fair, yes, I was a little frenzied in my speaking. My anxiety had gotten the best of me and I recognized it, and i was desperately trying to calm down and to explain my intent to the woman, (and I did call her back and apologize for that after I had left). I still do not believe that what I was asking for was unreasonable. The rules there are so unbelievably stringent. I don't know how many people go and spend over $500 on jewelry and don't get a second opinion. I know in my marriage, we consult one another for large purchases. The guy I worked with on Friday did a great job of understanding, adapting and helping me. Sunday was a different story. And my understanding is that on Sunday, the people I was dealing with were the owners. Not that I expect people to adjust to me, but maybe have some understanding. I never cursed, I was never abusive. I just was trying to explain. After he said I had to leave, I said to the lady that I wanted my husband to see because my birthday was coming up. She said "you didn't say that". I said "I didn't have a chance" but really, should it matter? I want my husband to see the jewelry because I value his opinion should be enough. A big man yelling at a woman is not appropriate anywhere, especially not in a business. This was something that I was so excited about, and it was literally turned into my worst nightmare. I do not even have aftercare for the piercing they did do. I spent the afternoon Sunday shaking and sobbing. Not the way I was expecting to spend my day. I anticipate a lengthy rebuttal to this review. It is his M.O. read more

Went in to get a septum piercing and they immediately checked if i had the anatomy for it. Thank god he told me the truth instead of just piercing through the cartilage. very educated piercers! read more

After several years, I returned to the best piercing place around. This time, I got my second lobes done. While the studio has changed because of COVID, the excellent work has not. My piercing was done 4 weeks ago, went in today for downsizing. The only question I have is why has it taken me 4 years to go back. Already considering my next piercing! read more

Since I picked this place based on their website and yelp reviews, I feel like I need to pay it forward and give a review. If you are looking for a clean, friendly, and professional place to get a piercing done, I highly recommend this shop. They operate on an appointment only basis, and you can easily make an appointment through their website. I made a next day appointment, but there were some same day appointment available when I looked as well. Once you make the appointment, they send you some forms to fill out ahead of time and do request you put in a credit card number to hold your spot. When I went for my appointment, I was asked to call when I arrived so they could unlock the door and let me into the shop, which I did and I was greeted by Matt very promptly. I think folks who are health conscious would feel very comfortable here - staff and customers are masked and they seem to have only two piercing rooms, so at most there might be one other customer present at the same time you're there. Also, this shop is EXTREMELY clean. I was expecting a clean operation based on their website but I was truly impressed when I saw the shop in person. They sterilize your piercing jewelry right in front of you and explain the whole sterilization process. A huge difference for anyone like myself who last got an ear piercing at the piercing pagoda in 1995! I think this place would also be really great for someone who is a little nervous - I felt very comfortable and not at all intimidated. This seems to be a shop for everyone, not just people who are in the know about piercing - they will answer your questions and walk you through everything and not make you feel like an idiot! read more

Last week I went to get a conch piercing as well as a VCH piercing done by Cameron. He was so nice and answered all of my questions even though they might have seemed stupid lol. The piercing process was extremely great because he walked me through everything before he did it, he even went through the sterilization process and showed me what it looked like when the jewelry was properly sterilized. When it came to jewelry selection he was 100% amazing in helping me find jewelry that I had found in the website and helped recommend what size jewelry i should get. I will definitely be coming back for my future piercings read more

Matt is amazing and he and Jess explain everything prior to a piercing. I've been going to Matt for two years to work on curated ear piercings and he works with me and tells me when my ideas won't work. He is coming from both a healing perspective as well as professional experience and concern with the final result; I've heard people throw literal tantrums bc he won't do exactly what they want and as a third party, his reasoning is solid and for the safety of the client. Jess is fantastic is assisting with choosing a piece of jewelry that you'll be happy with long term. I tend to fall in love with things that don't work for the piercing I am getting at that time and she steers me in the right direction and I end up very happy with the choice. Matt also makes the process as low stress as possible. Piercings hurt but it's quite minimal in Matt's hands. read more

After being improperly pierced by matt i was told that we would get it squared away. Unfortunately it took 3 times of piercing to get it correct but Rose saved the day! I had been extremely patient with them finding correct placement since my smile seems to be very expressive and would shift the piercing. After getting squared away with placement i was so thrilled with my piercing! When i went to go pay for all the new jewelry and the services i was told i needed to repay for the whole piercing. I had no problem with this-- as long as everyone who was involved in this process was on the same page of yes i needed to pay. After rose and i confirmed that we were unsure if i would need to pay the piercing fee again, jess abrasively told me that i did. Which was fine but since matt originally pierced me i just wanted his opinion as well. When she pulled matt to the front desk she lied to him and told him i said that rose said it was free and that matt said it was free. Unfortunately that wasnt what i said, i litterally just wanted to make sure we were all on the same page before i paid 50$ for a piercing that was incorrectly done the first time... After spending near 1000$ in their shop and referring all my friends and family (i work in the shopping center next door). I had been banned for confirming the total price of my last services. It saddened me because again, i had no problem paying, but i did think it would be necessary to have the original piercer/owners input on the matter before i checked out. Its also unfortunate because after my improperly placed philtrum piercing, my friend got her nipples done and one was very crooked too which she noticed immediately. Realizing everyone is human i continued to support this shop. All to bring me to this... read more

Honestly the best piercing experience I've had--my 6th. So thorough: from the jewelry selection process, to showing placement options, to sterilizing the equipment & jewelry, to sharing aftercare tips. (Cute jewelry options too, mostly from BVLA!!) read more

Gorgeous and clean environment! Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful team! Chris is a master piercer! Definitely recommend with 5 stars! read more

This place is awesome! Matt was kind, informative and extremely professional! The facility itself is beautiful and clean! If you're looking for a place to get piercings this is the place to go! read more

This place has top notch customer service from the moment you walk in until the second you leave. Matt is amazing. Their jewelry is all beautiful. Will be coming back. read more

Got my conch pierced today with Matt. Don't let his photo on the website fool you, he's a super friendly guy. Matt was so professional, knowledgeable, and kind. He answered all of my questions with detailed explanations, which made me feel incredibly comfortable in his expertise. Pristine, beautiful facility, and they have informative videos on their youtube channel that were really helpful to watch beforehand. Couldn't ask for a better experience, a piercing done at Freyja is worth every penny (with their wide selection of jewelry from reputable manufacturers, you can get a very affordable piercing without sacrificing quality) As I am writing this, my piercing is seven hours old and I can't even feel it anymore. Thank you Matt and Freyja team, see you in a few months! read more

My 7 year old son had been asking for a year if he could get his ears pierced. I finally gave in and after looking into a few places landed on Freyja. The experience couldn't have been better! I made an appt online easily, and we went in the next day. The shop was super tidy and clean, and Matt and the lady who answered the door (unfortunately don't remember her name) were so friendly and kind. They handled my son's nervousness wonderfully. From the time we stepped inside they reminded him probably 4 times that he was the boss, and if he got scared or changed his mind we'd stop no questions asked. They also explained everything directly to him the entire time, which I really appreciated because I like my kids to be able to make their own choices. Matt was super great with my son and his ears look awesome. After my own experience getting my ears pierced as a kid at a WAL MART I am thrilled to have found this place! Would recommend 1000%. read more

Went in today for a VCH piercing.chris did an amazing job keeping me relaxed as I was very nervous. The shop extremely clean and all of their jewelry is beautiful. The experience was way better than I could hope for. read more

Wow, what a gem Freyja piercing studio is. I made an appointment same day to purchase and have my jewelry switched. They took every precaution for COVID. I was the only customer in the studio at my scheduled time. The jewelry selection was amazing. And the customer service was the best I've ever experienced at any studio. I wish I would have found Freyja sooner. I'll be back. read more

I went here for a septum piercing five weeks ago, and it was a really positive experience. The facility is clean, and I didn't feel any discomfort regarding my safety during COVID. I was seen by Matt who was kind and patient. I had a modification request to the piercing and he listened to me and made the adjustment! (I've had piercings done where I've asked about positioning/discomfort and have been "mansplained" about whatever I'm not thrilled about- Matt did none of that!) One of the balls fell off about two weeks after, and I was seen immediately to fix the issue and haven't had any issues since. While they may be a little more expensive than other places, your money will be well spent. I plan on going here for any future piercings/jewelry needs. The piercing has healed nicely. read more

I don't just give five stars out easily, but this place deserves nothing less then! I have had and have several piercings, but have honestly never had the experience I've had at Freyja. Originally I had my mind on going to "Maria Tash" for a piercing but that's in NY and wanted something quicker. So while perusing different tattoo/piercing combo shops per the usual, I came across "Freyja." I was floored, with first seeing that this was an exclusive piercing shop only which is not typical! It had a lively minimalist design aspect which I loved, their large array of jewelry and how they carried high name brands of jewelry. It is the cleanest place I've seen doing this type of work..well frankly better then my doctor's office. I went in at a great down period time and got lucky I was the only person in the shop! Jessi greeted me upon entering and once I told her I was interested in a nose piercing she got right to work on finding the perfect piece of jewelry for me a d explaining all the details. Chris was my piercer, he rocks and holds the personal title for me of the best piercer I've had. He was so fast and efficient I didn't have time to even realize any pain lol. Can't wait to come back fir my follow up and get another new replacement piece for another piercing I had. This is definitely the only place I will be going for piercings in the future! read more

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Great customer service! The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and took their time to answer my questions. They also have a good line of jewelry. My process from start to finish (nose piercing) was no more than 20 minutes with minimal discomfort. I would totally recommend this business to anyone wanting a piercing. read more

I had Chris change out my daith ring to a titanium piece. Since my piercing was irritated it wasn't exactly comfortable. However, he was kind, understanding and gentle. I don't think I could have asked for anything more. Please check out the Yelp reviews that are "not recommended" below. There are tons of 5 star reviews. read more

Had my lobes pierced and wife had labret redone there. Great quality of work, friendly, knowledgeable, clean, will recommend. Selection of piercings at store are USA made with a lifetime warranty and pure metals. read more

Since Yelp wants to remove ALL of the 5 star ratings for this business, I am going to give 1 star and an awesome review! Matt is amazing. I have used him multiple times for my and my daughters piercings over the past 15years. There is no one else like him. Not only does he have a massive amount of experience and knowledge, he is kind and makes you feel completely at ease. He will work with you and find amazing body jewelry that you won't see anywhere else. Every piercing, no matter how easy or difficult, small or large, has the same importance. He gives his all. Yelp wants money to show his great reviews he has gotten, they don't get it, so they hide it. So wrong! Get your reviews on Google and Facebook. read more

Will trust this place with every piercing I will ever get! Super thorough with explaining procedures and all you need to know for your piercing and they are super friendly as well. Got pierced by Chris and could not have been happier with the entire experience! read more

as an out of town customer I had the best experience here. Chris did my surface anchor piercings and I love them. The shop is immaculately clean and they accommodated a special they had for me. Will be returning for more piercings. Thanks Chris! read more

I scheduled an appointment to have my ears pierced. I had my ears pierced as a child but I could no longer get earrings in. The gentleman who helped me was knowledgeable and friendly. Turned out he just needed to use a special tool to make room for earrings. The place was very clean. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing customer service and such kind employees! They were very patient and helped in picking out a tragus piercing. I can't wait to come back and purchase another piercing! read more

Poor quality rings. They didn't honor the warranty they said I had. Too expensive for poor quality rings. They charged me $250.00 for rings I could have gotten for $20. They told me it was because of the warranty and I could get a free replacement or get it fixed. My ring broke after 4 weeks I called them and the lady on the phone was basically telling me that there is nothing they can do. I went in person and the guy took one look and tried to sell me another ring for nearly $100. This place is. Rip off read more