My bestie and I had a fantastic piercing experience here. I hit my nose pierced and she got her…read moresecond hole redone. We both changed our tragus jewelry. They have an amazing selection of real gold, rose gold and white gold jewelry. Maddie was a wonderful help at the desk selecting our jewelry and giving us the confidence to make our selections. Mariana pierced us both and was so skilled! I'm not gonna say it didn't hurt but she was quick and explained everything in detail as it was happening. I highly recommend this spot. It is clean and very sanitary.

Dropped in for a walk in appt and was greeted with a smile. The process was easy and fairly quick…read more I signed documents/ waivers and the person helping me talked me through the sterilization process. Once I got into the room my piercer was friendly and very thorough. My previous piercing was not even on both sides and he took the time to show me several placements for my second hole to create the look I wanted. He walked me through some breathing exercises to preform to help decrease the pain. Before my visit I checked out the website which included the cost of the piercing ($80) for a second hole. Additionally, the website mentioned walk ins are welcome from Thursday - Sunday. My only complain about this shop was the lack of transparency on cost. Personally, I'm someone who prefers everything to be clearly listed black and white so I can review the information and make informed decisions without feeling pressured. At this shop, you need to ask about the price of each individual piece, which can be a little uncomfortable. I asked for quotes on a few jewelry options, and when I made my selection, I was told the jewelry would cost $30 but it ended up being $28 per piece, which came out to $56 for both ears. There was also a $36 charge for two titanium threadless labret posts (the backing, I believe), which I hadn't anticipated. On top of that, I was charged $10 for saline spray for aftercare, something that wasn't mentioned beforehand. In my head, I was estimating around $150 total, factoring in the $80 listed for the piercing and some variable jewelry cost. So walking out with a $211 bill was a bit of a surprise. I really wish the full breakdown, especially the add ons, was made more transparent either online or displayed clearly in the shop to avoid that kind of sticker shock. With that said, I'm very happy with my piercing and the overall experience. The staff was professional and kind, and the shop was clean and clearly run with care. I plan on coming back for future piercings and recommend it to others.

I went in with my boyfriend on kind of a sporadic whim, neither of us were completely sure about…read morewhat we wanted to get pierced. we walked in and Kelsey immediately offered to help, she was completely transparent about price, pain, the healing process with the different piercings, and what she personally recommends. she made great conversation and made sure we were both completely comfortable. she also explained the process as she was doing it, we ended up with a septum and a nostril and we couldn't be happier. Kelsey was truly an amazing woman and i'm beyond happy. not to mention the informational card she provides after for treating your fresh piercings. THANK YOU KELSEY!!

I can't say enough good things about Bonnie at Black Pearl Tattoo…read more I came in needing a really difficult cover-up, and honestly, I wasn't sure what was even possible. Bonnie completely blew my mind with the result. She took something I wanted to hide and turned it into a true work of art. Her talent, attention to detail, and ability to reimagine the piece went way beyond my expectations. On top of that, she made the whole experience comfortable and collaborative from start to finish. I'm incredibly grateful I found her. If you're even thinking about getting a tattoo especially a cover-up go see Bonnie. I recommend her to everyone.

I went in with a crappy nose ring stuck and needed help getting it out. James was SOOOOOOOO nice…read moreand helpful. I literally cannot thank him enough. He was busy, I walked in and would have waited anytime , payed anything to get help. He handled the shop so well (many people came in at the same time, I would've been flustered just at that). He was quick, efficient, friendly. Very much appreciate you James. I went a couple days before to ask a couple questions and got his colleague (sorry didn't catch his name) and he was so friendly, answered all my questions . Both guys felt honest , and I feel like that's so hard to find in small businesses!

Great shop. I made an impulse decision over the hill one day after wine tasting to get my eyebrow…read moreand conch pierced. But this shop has helped me through the healing process and has great customer service. Professional and helpful even though they didn't do my actual piercing. Had to get a MRI yesterday and struggled to get the jewelry out and they helped remove them without an appt and then helped get them back in the next day as well.

Walked in and got work done by Jesse, he was very friendly and professional. Did great work,…read morerelatively pain free as far as tattoos go. Was communicative about the process.

Kelly is extremely talented and meticulous and has such a pleasant personality! I would highly…read morerecommend her, I'm going back to her for my next tattoo.

Omg! My friend and I walked in to get tattoos. We walked in no appointment and were made to feel…read morevery welcomed! Josi did both of our tattoos. My friend and I were so pleased with our tattoos. Josi was fun to talk to and did an amazing job with our tattoos. She was professional and also very quick. The overall vibe of the shop was quiet, we came in on a Thursday soon after the shop had opened. I would definitely go back for another tattoo when I'm in that area.

Honestly, I'm really disappointed with the tattoo I got from Patrick. I asked for a simple "777"…read moreand somehow it still came out looking uneven, shaky, and poorly placed. The linework is messy, and it just doesn't look clean or intentional. It felt rushed and like very little care was put into the process. No attention to detail, no effort to make sure it was centered or precise. I expected way more from a professional shop, especially for something simple. Definitely wouldn't recommend getting tattooed by Patrick unless you're okay with mediocre work. Save yourself the regret.

Absolutely loved my tattoo, came during an adoption event and everyone was happy to help and so…read morekind! Worth drive, worth the wait. They make you feel very welcomed and ready to answer any question:)

Today they ran an event to donate ALL proceeds to the SPCA, all artists are working for free and…read moreare only accepting tips! There's even a taco truck out here! Super cool shop! Highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Soren has done 4 tattoos for me so far and I will definitely be…read morereturning for more. He is incredibly creative, patient, and listens to exactly what you want. The tattoo sessions are always a comfortable experience and I enjoy chatting with him during the process. His talent is clear in all his work and I consistently receive compliments on the tattoos he's done for me. You will not regret getting a tattoo from Soren!

I walked in off the street and was met with a classic old-school vibe with friendly staff. I asked…read morefor an intricate single line tattoo on the inside of my ankle and for a touch up on an old tattoo from 20+ years ago. Gerald was accommodating and obvious with lots of flash to showcase his talent. He's easy to talk to and most of the flash you see is his work. The place is clean and there are multiple private rooms. Highly recommend!

I am no stranger to Make Me Holey, and truly, thank goodness for that…read more Their professionalism, friendliness, and customer service is unmatched. The moment you walk in the door, you're greeted by at least 1 associate happy to help. Not sure what piercing or jewelry you want? Trust that a Make Me Holey team member will be there to provide suggestions. Is the cost high? Yes. But their determination to provide a good experience makes them so unique and the pricing worth it. Do you have a budget? Well feel free to share that with the associate and they'll still share some amazing pierces within your price range. Despite coming to this business (and their new location after the move from downtown SJ) multiple times with wonderful experiences, what pushed me to write this review today was the fact that I was unlucky enough to break my cartilage piece but lucky enough to save and keep it to bring it in. I came in with the broken piece and the associate explained that due to the jewelry company's bad customer service, they're no longer working with them. Instead of saying "too bad, there's nothing we can do", the associate worked with me to get credit that applied to a new piece. I feel like most shops would not provide any help in a situation like this. Already obsessed with their work, service, and inventory to begin with, this truly solidified me as a lifelong customer and champion of Make Me Holey.

Still the best. I went last month to get my navel done, but alas, my navel was deemed un-do-able…read more I really appreciate the fact that Karissa and her crew are professional enough to give you an honest answer about your anatomy, rather than lie about it to take your money even if they know it will not work. This is why you should ALWAYS go to licensed and APP professionals. So we talked over the rest of my list of wants, and came down to the last one I had a good anatomy for. So I ended up getting my septum done!! I was not super prepared (pro-tip, trim the nose hairs before you do this one or your pics of it freshly done will be scary) and I hadn't really thought about jewelry options for it. Karissa took her time with me and helped me pick out a pretty little captured bead that I was pretty sure I could live with while it healed. (I have the jewelry attention span of a ...oh looook a shiny new piece of jewelry....) As always, she was professional and explained the steps to me, and warned me what to expect during the first few weeks of healing. I am very happy with it, it's healing nicely, and I cannot wait to go, in September, and have the captured bead ring switched out for something else, once it's all the way healed. Thank you for another successful hole in my head, Karrisa!

First time here and had a great experience with getting my daughters nose pierced. Very…read moreprofessional and informative. They walked her through everything. Love this place!

I feel they are more worried about upselling you on their jewelry than anything else. The place is…read moreclean, but the experience I felt was lacking, mostly because they are so adamant on you getting a more expensive piece of jewelry.