I recently went to a piercing party with piercings done by Nathan himself!…read more From the gorgeous display of jewelry to the sanitizing machine, the team's setup was so awesome, it was hard to believe we were in someone's home. This setting was so sweet for someone (like me) who's a little nervous around needles. The vibe was immaculate and the whole team was so kind, patient, and fun. I appreciate Crystal taking her time to talk about the different jewelry offered and offer suggestions for my curated ear. Nathan was equally as patient and informative as he took the time to explain everything he was doing and why. The whole team definitely set a lovely tone and put me at ease. What a wonderful experience! I highly recommend checking them out for your next event

Returning customer since 2008…read more Zara (I apologize if I'm wrong in advance) did my stacked lobe piercing today (decided today was the day on a whim!). She was knowledgeable and friendly. She answered any and all of my questions and was reassuring. Good vibe, as always!

I'm not normally much of a reviewer, but I have to give such a massive shoutout to Christine for…read moremaking my nose piercing as painless as possible. She was so kind and professional the entire time, made sure I was comfortable, and the piercing itself was done painlessly! When I mentioned wanting to possibly switch to a hoop one day, she went back to make sure the piercing spot was perfect for my future plans. Also, when I mentioned that I was a little dizzy post-piercing [my fault for not having eaten anything], she immediately had a capri sun in my hand, and made sure I was completely fine before leaving. All in all I could not have asked for a better experience, and will definitely be going back for future piercings!

The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 4 stars for their customer service,…read morecleanliness, and responsiveness. My husband and I got matching tattoos here and for the tattoo itself it's 3 stars. Today, it has been 3 days since we got the tattoo and although the tattoo itself is small, has fine lines, and is on the wrist, it appears as if it has a smear/smudge on one of the corners on both tattoos. This isn't my first tattoo, and my husband and I have been following the after care and have been careful. It's on the healing stage, but you can tell that the corner line differs and there is a smudged area on both tattoos. For both these it was $240 total and done by Chris. I will update this review once the tattoos heal completely.

My wife and I stopped by this Studs location inside Westfield Topanga mall so she can get her…read moreearring. After she got her earrings, we came back within like two days because she said it was too big. So we came back and the man helping her was very polite with us. He showed her the different options and also answered all her questions. The store isn't that big and it's on the second floor of the mall. The prices are reasoning depending on what earring you get and they also have some deals depending on the day. My wife was happy with her earring after exchanging it for a smaller size.

I really wanted to get a piercing done so I caved and got it done here. BUT every single time I…read morewalk in just look at the piercings when I'm at the mall the workers ALWAYS look annoyed, no warm welcome or smile.. Not really welcoming overall, service is okay but the rates are decent compared to other private piercers I've been to. When I asked for my piercers opinion for placement she felt very dismissive, straight answers and little reasoning, and I just felt like I needed to leave just so I can get out of their hair. I wish I didn't because I am not quite content with my results.. I came for a double helix. Well.. they take walk ins, I waited roughly 30 mins, got pierced, paid $141 for 2 Piercings with 2 studs. I would come here again for simple piercings like lobe or single helix. Complex piercings I would go somewhere more reputable!

For some reason, people think you need to go to a physician and pay hundreds of dollars to have a…read moresimple lobe piercing done. That is what my mother thought decades ago when I wanted my ears pierced. I still have the small, plain gold stud earrings I wore for years after what I recall as a less than wonderful experience with our doctor. However, after really looking into this, I decided that this particular Banter at the Topanga Avenue mall in Canoga Park was the best choice of all. The piercing itself is free when you purchase any one pair of a large number of very pretty, very safe piercing earrings. So that is where I took my family member to have hers done. We made an appointment, and came a bit early just to look at the choice of earrings. My family member chose two pairs (the second was half off) of very sparkly, pretty, dainty earrings. She can change to other non-toxic post earrings in about one month. The Westfield Topanga mall is beautiful and this Banter was pretty and spotlessly clean. Diana, the manager, explained the process, gave us pamphlets and a cleansing spray, donned a pair of gloves, and quickly and painlessly installed the earrings. We were all very happy. Then we went to celebrate at Cheesecake Factory. This can all be done for a fraction of what a physician charges and in a lovely, convenient setting. Diana was not only professional, she was warm and kind. Thank you! I am sure we will return to get more earrings.

This Banter by Piercing Pagoda that is located inside the Topanga mall is great. I was shopping…read morearound for a gift and a very kind lady (maria) was nice enough to show me some things. The whole time she had a smile and not once made me feel rushed or pushed to buy something. Thank you so much for the experience and recommend this location if you are looking for a gift or something for yourself.

I've been knowing about this shop now for a couple years and finally had the chance to visit and…read moreget work done by Damon. He first covered up two tattoos i grew out of, did a phenomenal job! This most recent visit, I got a rosary on my foot that I have been wanting for a really long time! Damon and the people at Civilized are so down to earth and overall really good people. If you're looking for quality and honest work, I definitely recommend coming to Civilized Tattoo!!

Really wanted a new tattoo last night. I've had some bad experiences lately with finding a good…read moreartist. They were so quick to call me back and get me in and I couldn't be happier. Damon was super awesome with his customer service and Jim the tattoo artist I went with, was awesome! He had me so relaxed and delivered exactly what I wanted. I'll definitely be going back for more ink. Thank you so much! I would refer them to anyone.

Got tatted by boss man Danny and man what a true professional and artist. He was very attentive to…read morethe vision I had in mind and while setting up he took every precaution and properly made me aware of all the safety steps. The vibe was cool the whole time I was getting tatted and made the experience so simple yet so epic.

Just wanted to add that no one reached out regarding our experience and i'm only updating this…read morereview because we both suffered insane infections that have lasted almost a year and it's because this place is careless and they don't care about their customers! So crazy that no one was able to take accountability and reach out. The "piercers" need to be fired and the place needs to be shut down

Lery did an amazing job with my two large pieces (polynesian/kalinga and geometrical). I love…read moreworking with her because she's very versatile and talented. You can tell that tattooing is her passion. She always has a good vibe and would definitely go back to her! I've referred her to so many friends and family and everyone loved her and her work.

Came here to get my first tattoo and it was an amazing experience. My artist was Lery and she had…read moreamazing hospitality. She was very patient when it came to deciding placement and answered any questions I had before, during, and after the session. It healed perfectly and was quite responsive when I messaged about after care. She's the artist I plan on sticking with from now on. 100% recommend this shop and Lery.

Carina and Daisha super professional and more importantly understand friendly when helping my…read moreindecisive ass pick out which item would be more suitable for me. I really liked how Carina saw my day to day jewelry and knew what I would get more wear out of and didn't try to upsell me. She was honest and I'm so happy with my Huggies! Daisha pierced my ears at another location and was also very knowledgeable about the healing process and time! She was very professional told me exactly when the piercing was happening and it was quick and pain free(: I actually went to the other location and requested she pierce me because we hit it off so well when discussing the art of piercings. Both these ladies are so amazing at their clientele service If Meijuri does any employee bonuses or shout outs I def think they deserve it!(:

Just dropped by today and we were pleased with the wide variety of selections of jewelry that you…read morecould just dress up or down. Another plus factor is the customer service, once we walked in we felt welcome. Katie and Chloe were courteous and friendly. Sadly, the design we wanted was out of stock so we just have to wait for it to be delivered within a week. Other than that, everything went well. Will come back!

I found my new go to tattoo artist! Kae is amazing! I got a chest piece done and it turned out so…read morebeautiful. It took two sessions, but every second was worth it. She's incredibly talented and really brought my vision to life. The studio itself? Literally the cutest. It's pink, super clean, and has an all-women artist team, so the energy was soft, welcoming, and safe. such a comforting vibe for getting tattooed. Kae was so sweet the entire time. She checked in with me throughout the session and was super easy to talk to. Outgoing, kind, and so down to earth, it made the whole experience even better. I'm so happy with how everything turned out and I highly recommend Kae (and honestly the whole shop). Talented, professional, and just good people all around. Can't wait to go back!

I stopped by to check this place out. I first liked the vibe and feel of the place. Then finding…read moreout it's female owned and run was awesome. I was looking to get my first tattoo and had been looking and talking to many places and artists. Since I really liked the vibe and location, I went on their instagram where they have all their artists and each linked to their page and art. I found Breanna and liked her style and art. Messaged her and was able to get an appointment within a week. I told her what I was wanting, and the inspiration behind it. She was able to take those parameters and come up with a piece that I really liked. I was super nervous, having not done this before. She was reassuring and fun to be around. As it turned out, it's not painful and the process was smooth! Definitely go check them out!!

Got tattooed yesterday by Memo, one of the artist and piercers…read more Came out amazing and took no time at all Never had a piece I didn't love from this place after 10 years of going there and getting tatted by many of their artists Highly recommend this shop for any style of tattoo you are looking for. 10/10 shop

I walked in for a piercing and everyone working was super friendly. Memo pierced my ear and he did…read morea great job explaining after care and when I can change the earring. The shop was also very nice and clean and displayed lots of their tattoo art.