Great service and reasonably priced! Back in June I had a nose piercing done at Holy Smokes but the piercing kept getting infected. Little did I know, opting for a hoop for a first time nose piercing is likely to cause infection due to the hoop wiggling around more so than a stud. Being that I was unaware of this, I continued washing my piercing 4 to 6 times a day as stated on the back of the saline spray wash. After weeks of continuous reinfection, I went into Holy Smokes to have my nose piercing assessed. I was told my nose piercing is fine and to keep using the saline spray wash regardless of the redness and puss developing every other day. Pretty sure that is NOT okay OR part of the healing process. After dealing with that for several weeks, I was fed up and took the piercing out to let it heal back up. And eventually sought out another piercing shop. That's when I popped into High Hope and explained my situation. Due to the poor experience I had at Holy Smokes, the owner of High Hope offered to charge me less for another repiercing :) This time it's a stud and is healing just fine. The anti bacterial wash is much more effective at keeping the piercing area cleaned as opposed to the saline spray I had been advised to use at Holy Smokes. Needless to say, High Hope definitely was satisfactory and I would recommend it to anyone who is seeking a professional body piercer who knows what they are doing! read more

Highhope Newport is one of our vendors for our clothing line that we are coming out with. I am so glad that we were able to connect with them. We have so much art their and the noodle store right next this establishment. The owners have supported us from the very beginning and sells our products, as well as displays our art (not for sale). He has contacts to a database of artists and collects works that he knows will be big down the road. Our goal at Munkizm is to provide this owner with a very high degree of exposure and revenue for all the help he has done so far for us. If you don't go in and check out his work, you are missing out on a lot of talent that goes through that place. His shop sells so quickly that everything is always new and unique. Will be bringing in our followers here all the time. read more

Had my ears pierced today at High Hope I was not looking forward to it, but was more than pleasantly surprised by every aspect of the experience. The entire staff was friendly and helpful and I cannot say enough about Greg, the owner and piercing technician. Extraordinarily competent, professional, health and safety conscious and took great care to ensure I knew everything he was doing and that I could see the placement in advance. He turned down the music without even being asked and was great fun to talk with during the procedure, which was virtually painless. He insists I go back in two weeks to sanitize and install my own jewelry and really walked my husband and me through the cleaning process for the next couple of weeks. A total professional. read more

I bought new nipple rings and had them put in. The place was exceptionally clean and the owner was very friendly and extremely reasonable with pricing. From past experiences with nipple rings, they tend to be expensive so I was a little hesitant to purchase a set of two for only $35, fearing they would be cheap quality and irritate my nipples due to my sensitive skin. They happen to be the same material as the more expensive ones and I've now had them in for over a month without any problems. It's evident that many piercers simply jack up the prices of their jewelry. More money doesn't necessarily mean better quality. I will certainly be going back here for more jewelry! read more

I went to Greg today for a nipple piercing, I actually was getting them re pierced after a year or so of having them out. He was super chill and very professional, made sure they came out perfect and that I was 100% happy with how they looked - and I love them! Piercing through scar tissue I thought it might be so much worse than the first time but it was honestly the same if not less painful, and they look better than before! Overall a great experience! Plus there's so much else to look at and buy, I've gotten my boyfriend a few birthday gifts from there that he's super happy about. It's a great place with a great vibe! read more

I got a conch/orbital piercing done by Greg last week. Greg took the time to discuss what I wanted and made sure the placement was perfect before the actual piercing. The actual piercing process was quick with very minimal pain. He goes over all of the aftercare with you to make sure you have the best experience possible. I've had no swelling or redness and my piercing looks great. I work down the street from the shop and when Greg comes in he even checks to see how it's healing :) The shop is professional and clean. I had a great experience with Greg and would highly recommend High Hope for all your piercing needs. read more

I'm new to the area and checking out a couple of options for glass. There are two on the Broadway and I was so glad that I saw High Hope. The other shop was awful. Shop owners who acknowledge you and appreciate you used to be standard and now it's more like a supreme blessing. Greg was immediately friendly, intellegent and engaged in what I was looking for. I went in for a quartz banger and left with a rig because he showed me a great piece and gave me a Christmas deal. It kinda made my day. Great job over at High Hope! Thanks for making me feel a part of the community. read more

Greg is the man and he runs a tight ship. He has a great knowledge of all the products and has a great selection! He is very reasonable about prices and is friendly and an interesting guy to get to know. On top of all that he has a wide selection of the jump pods and unlike many of he other people around he won't jack up the prices just for some easy money. He also has got some really cool shirts and pipes there! If you are in Newport you have got to hit up high hopes it's a gem! Talk to Greg buy some great products and just see one of the best stores on the island! read more

My teenage daughters have been begging to have their nose pierced. I must say that I am so impressed by Greg's professionalism and attention to detail. He made sure that the location of the piercing was absolutely perfect. He took the time to thoroughly explain the piercing and most importantly the cleaning and healing process. Greg also noted to call if there are further questions and to stop in two weeks to have it looked at. My girls were over the moon happy! The piercings look amazing and they're already planning their next one. Thank you! read more

This is a really cool smoke shop. The environment is really chill and it's worth visiting just to look at all the cool stuff. There are lights, artworks, and really interesting pieces. The best part about the place is the owner, who is always friendly and happy to answer any possible questions. I go there all the time and he is always in a good mood. He definitely knows what he's talking about- from pieces to piercings- and he is a very reasonable pricer. I would definitely recommend stopping by High Hope's if you're in Newport. read more

Our piercer was lovely. He pierced my ear while on vacation and still made it a point that I could reach out to him even miles away. He provided me after care, showed me how to use it, and was really detailed the whole time. He was so detailed made sure I liked it as well as looked even (because both my ears are different) and was overall just amazing. The after care has already started clearly up my nose and I went only yesterday ! Truly was an amazing piercer and would be down to visit again solely to get a piercing from him. read more

I was so impressed with the professionalism of this shop. I took my daughter to get her ears pierced. This was a second hole and the first was done sub par--not equally spaced in her ears. Greg walked us through every step and told us what could go wrong and provided us with solution to clean as well as a card in phone number in case we encountered any problems. The shop was spotless and he used excellent technique to provide a sterile environment during the piercings. He was a class act! Couldn't be more pleased. read more

I had an extremely positive experience at High Hope! I went in to get a lobe piercing with a friend.. both of us were very nervous. Greg was very helpful, kind, and professional. Both Greg and the shop's atmosphere were calming and we relaxed quickly. The shop was clean and all piercing tools were sterile. Greg has an artistic eye; he took his time making sure that our piercings were right were we wanted them. A totally wonderful experience and 10/10 would recommend High Hope to any friends, family, strangers! read more

This shop does not come off immediately as the place you should get your next piercing, but once walking in and meeting with Greg he was great! My friends and I walked in asking for some piercings and he not only gave us discounts on the multiple piercings we wanted. He explained what would be best for us and was patient. It was clean and very professional and Greg was very nice and attentive during the whole process. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants trusted service and care for piercings! read more

I got my naval piercing done here in the summer and I loved it!! This winter I took it out and decided to have it re-done. Greg was very helpful and answered all of my questions and talked to me throughout the entire procedure making sure I was aware of each step. The piercing was done quickly and painless as he was able to avoid all scar tissue. If you are getting a piercing, I really recommend coming here. You can trust the people and it comes out great. read more

Went in to get my nose pierced and I had an amazing experience. The people working there are extremely nice. Social distancing between customers, wore gloves and masks. Kept all the materials sterilized. Great price for the service! Gave a generous bottle of cleaning solution! And gave great instructions on how to take care of the piercing after. Going back in a few weeks for a check in. Definitely coming back here for my other piercings! read more

I had my nose pierced with the owner today. I looked into a lot of other places before deciding to go with High Hope. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my comfort. He was very informative and thorough in explaining how to care for the piercing as well. I have a follow up appointment to ensure everything is good. I will now be a regular customer and would highly recommend High Hope to everyone! read more

I love High Hope! They always provide the best service and make you feel comfortable while you're in there. I have gotten 4 piercings from Greg, the owner of the shop, and they have all come out beautifully. The prices are extremely reasonable and Greg is very good about helping you out if your earring falls out or you have an issue with your piercing. Overall Stix n' Studs/ High Hope is the place to go for piercings!! read more

This experience could have went one or two ways. However, the moment I got there for my piercing appointment, immediately I felt a warm welcome, despite the needle about to go through my skin. Greg completely calmed me down and made me feel super comfortable and I didn't think that was possible. The piercings came out fantastic and I definitely recommend to go there if you are looking for top quality work! read more