I had my nipples pierced (a very vulnerable experience, all things considered!!) I was ready to just pop my stuff off and get stabbed with the metal and get on with my day but Jess and Josh made sure to take the time to talk me through each step of the process and make sure I was comfortable, from signing waivers to picking out jewelry to getting marked up for the piercing & actually getting it done. SUCH genuinely kind people and they keep an incredibly clean place!! Any other piercings I have done will be done here with these lovely folks!! read more

I had the best care at Ideal piercing! I got a nose ring for my 70th birthday. They helped me pick out the perfect jewelry and the woman who did my piercing was professional, and compassionate. I recommend them read more

Every single time I come to Ideal, Josh and Jess never miss. I recently ordered a piece from BVLA's catalog in 14k gold with lab emeralds and as soon as it came in, I got a text and they got me in ASAP to get this baddie in my ear. The communication, collaboration, and vibes all around = awesome. Love you guys and can't wait for my next shiny! read more

Ideal Body Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Misleading about pricing, but good experience. I rate the people 5 stars, I rate the business practices 1 star. Just be straight up, my dudes. Exact price breakdown. Don't advertise anything as being "no charge" when the service is actually going to be $50+. Like I said, the people are great and so is the atmosphere, but tbh, I really don't recommend. read more

Nice shop with a lot of beautiful and unique jewelry options. Jessica was very nice & professional, and so was my mother & I piercer, James. I would highly recommend this shop read more

Extremely rude and disrespectful. I drove an hour to their location. Was told that they had no available appointments (while there site had plenty available) I was able to "book online" for the same day when I left. They lied directly to me. Then refused to sell my jewelry because I didn't want to come back in a week for a piercing. The woman who I spoke to was extremely rude and disrespectful. Not only to me but to other piercers in the profession. Suggesting no one around here would do a good job other than her shop. Save your self time and go elsewhere. read more

You're in great hands here- don't hesitate, just book it! I haven't had a piercing since high school and forgot all about the process- Josh, the owner, was patient and engaging throughout the process- working with me to find a perfect balance of immediate gratification and long term success for my double lobe piercing. When they didn't have exactly what I wanted in the case- Josh ran into the back, anodized a couple of medical grade loops to fit my preference at no extra cost! Great storyteller too! read more

Went here with a friend after checking out local spots, and found this one through Yelp. Have to say, it lives up to its almost 5 star reviews! Jake was amazing and extremely helpful, and the shop was clean. They had tons of jewelry, and I had more options than any shop I'd gone to before. I just came for a simple helix and my friend got a tragus, and both look so good! Would recommend to anyone and will go again! read more

TL;DR I had the best experience here and cannot recommend highly enough! I came into my appointment with only an inspiration photo and a very general idea of what I wanted, and I asked Josh (the owner and my piercer) to take it from there. He took a photo of my ear and mapped out several options for what we could do, and we settled on something I was very excited about. The jewelry selection here is incredible, they have pieces for every budget. I found a piece I really loved, but it wouldn't work with the layout I had decided on. Josh offered some solutions to accommodate that specific piece of jewelry and it turned out even better than I had hoped. The shop is immaculate, the staff are so nice and professional and the safety and cleaning measures in place are top notch. Couldn't be happier! read more

Ideal Body Piercing - Top three lobe piercings by Josh (daith also by Josh from several years ago) - Piercing Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I love this place, it reminds me so much of my local and long time visited piercing shop "Origins" in Flint, MI. Just great standard of care and people. The staff are very genuine, one of my favorite things as a person with a lot of piercings is to find in a piercing shop where they make you feels comfortable and apart of the process and apart of the piercing scene. Community like feeling I guess. I've had several problems with an oral piercing and each time I am able to walk into Ideal and have it fixed within an hours time. read more

Had a great experience at this location while visiting A2 back when it was still Pangea Piercing. I saw it changed owners and decided to pay a visit after I saw what jewelry they carry. The new owner has hit all the boxes for an incredible studio. The jewelry is high quality, and the staff are knowledgeable and heavily pierced themselves. The vibe when you walk in is extremely welcoming. If you feel it's pricey, it's because you get what you pay for. Paying more for expert staff and high quality jewelry will ALWAYS be worth the cost. You've got open wounds going on, you want professional and clean staff. Ideal keeps a simple and clean shop, and they specialize in what they're great at. Highly recommend. read more

I've been to this shop two times now and with absolute certainty I can say that this place gets several golden stars for aesthetic, attitudes, and atmosphere. Walking in, you're instantly greeted by the clean space and awesome playlist they have. If not assisting another customer, someone will always be there to greet you and find out what you're looking for and then add you to the queue. Everyone working there is very knowledgeable, charismatic, friendly, and always understanding! The process is extremely sanitary and you can tell that the people who work there care about the experience of the customer as well as the quality of their materials. So, for people who would like to try this place but don't understand the high price point: understand that you're paying for an incredible experience and investing in yourself with beautiful, high-quality jewelry. Josh, Jessica, and Jake are so awesome and I can't wait until the next time I come to see them! Thank you all so much! read more

Ideal Body Piercing - Daith piercing by Jake Collins! - Piercing Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I recently visited Ideal Body Piercing after I took out my nipple rings for 2 days and I wasn't able to put them back in. I had gone to a shady tattoo shop in Metro Detroit for the piercing a couple years ago and decided to try somewhere more trusted. Josh was super knowledgeable and talked me through the process of what needed to happen to get my barbells back in. After several minutes of excruciating pain, BAM! I had my piercings back in. If you're looking for a clean, friendly environment and actual knowledgeable piercers, please visit Ideal Body Piercing. I was also very impressed by the selection of safe and quality jewelry there. I will definitely be a returning customer. read more

I came here for my first piercing (on a very spontaneous decision) and I had a fantastic experience. I came in as a walk-in, and the staff was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They made sure that I understood every aspect of the piercing procedure and thoroughly walked me through the healing process. It is apparent that the people that work there care a lot about the customer experience, as well as the quality of their materials. They take cleanliness very seriously too, the process is very sanitary. The price is well worth it, invest in an amazing experience and some beautiful jewelry for yourself! Thank you! read more

There was great service here, the people who helped me were very kind and attentive. I would recommend!

I can't say enough about Josh, his team, and this business. I've gone to Ideal for a long time, before the transition in ownership/ name last year but have always worked with Josh. He and the team at Ideal are professional, extremely knowledgeable, and obsessive about safety and cleanliness both before and after the pandemic. As a physician and surgeon myself I know for a fact that Ideal easily meets operating room standards of safety while making the client feel comfortable and informed. Staff goes above and beyond to make sure I get the look and jewelry I want even if it means designing custom pieces for me and helping place and size the right pieces/piercings to fit my specific anatomy. Don't go to a tattoo parlor that pierces on the side-- Ideal is 1000% better! read more

Ideal Body Piercing - Ig repost of my left ear from @idealbodypiercing @jacepierces All piercings and jewelry provided by the team at Ideal - Piercing Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ideal Body Piercing is THE place to go. You know that you are getting the experience you pay for when you go here. They have friendly and helpful staff who will help customize jewelry that will specifically look the best for your body. Clean, respectful, and a great business. I plan on returning multiple times in the future. (I've attached a picture of my industrial piercing that they helped me customize and I absolutely love it). read more

Ideal Body Piercing - Customized Industrial Piece and Earlobe Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Professional service. Excellent attention to detail. My nipple looks incredible. 5 stars

I didn't think I would be wearing earrings anytime soon. But I'm so excited I found this place while on vacation with a friend. All they had to do was stretch my one ear back open and I had earrings back in. Jake was so great in understanding my nervousness and was so gentle. Also so thankful for all of the office jokes he cracked. If I lived in Ann Harbor I would definitely come back! read more

Got my first non-earlobe piercing done and had a phenomenal experience. Everyone was so friendly, I felt super comfortable, and the shop was very clean. And most importantly, my piercing turned out amazing. Just all around, great vibes. 100% recommend! read more

This place was great! I never got infected once and I was very impressed with their thoroughness of cleaning and they reported all cleaning to the MI health department which made me feel very at ease, not to mention how fast and smooth the actual piercing was! read more

Ideal Body Piercing is aptly named- it is a beautiful, clean space with an exceptional jewelry selection and fantastic personnel. I dropped in for a second lobe and first rook piercing and had a delightful experience. I browsed a bit before chatting with the folks behind the counter about what I had in mind. I worked with Josh and a trainee, they were very patient and helpful. They help you pick out jewelry if you're indecisive (I kind of wanted ALL the earrings). The piercing itself was super simple and as painless as it could be. Strong recommend! read more

Ideal Body Piercing - Very cool gauge display- lots of gauges that are not on Amazon y'all. - Piercing Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I had the pleasure of meeting both Josh and Jessica this past year and I'm so happy I did! They are both genuinely great folks to be around. I appreciate their standards for high quality jewelry and safe practices. Both Josh and Jessica have helped me pick out amazing jewelry that complements my other pieces so well. Worth every penny. I'm so happy and proud to have this amazing place in Ann Arbor, where I know it's a safe, welcoming place, and their quality of products and services never disappoint. Thank you. read more

I took my daughter here to get her ears pierced on the recommendation of a coworker. She did not steer us wrong. Jake was amazing with my daughter - patient and kind, professional and meticulous. They were quite busy but in no way were we rushed through the process. He took time to explain everything, shared the sterilization procedures which are top notch, and spent time explaining after care in detail. The process was smooth and we are very happy with the results - her ears look perfect! read more

I had the pleasure of being pierced at Ideal Body Piercing (IBP) by Jake, and when I say his energy, vibration, knowledge, and customer service were next level; I speak WHOLE TRUTH. I got 3 ear piercings, and a nose re-pierce; and every bit of it was spiritual! I will be back for more and I will be telling all my friends! Thanks for the incredible experience IBP!!! read more

Absolutely incredible service!! My friend and I got ear piercings today, and our experience was fantastic. I would be doing you an injustice by saying you will spend more money here than an average piercing shop, BUT it is very worth it. I will be going back again for another piercing very soon. They had a fantastic selection of jewelry, and Josh was great helping me find one that worked for my budget and ear. I will definitely be recommending Ideal to anyone that asks for a piercing recommendation!! read more

I went right before closing and they fit me in! Jake was amazing he helped me pick out the best earrings and talked me through the whole process because I was scared! The process was so easy and I was in and out! Jake was the best and I'll definitely go back for future piercings. read more

Jess and Josh are literally some of the best people I know. And I primarily became friends with them because they are the only people I have legitimately felt comfortable being pierced by or who have made the experience comfortable as a whole. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and will bend over backwards to make their clients happy. Respect your piercers and local artists as a whole and they'll respect you. You might even get some dope friends out of the experience. read more

My daughter and I went for matching nose piercings tonight. It was a bit of a wait but Jess, at the counter, and Josh, the piercer, were apologetic and thanked us for waiting. It wasn't their fault, there were a lot of people wanting to get pierced! Jess was fantastic and patient with us as we looked at the jewelry. She answered all of our questions. Josh was very personable and took time to answer questions. His small talk definitely eased the jitters. I will be recommending them to people. Thank you for the great experience!!! read more

Came in a few weeks ago and had SUCH the epic first experience. I just have to say Josh is by far the most pleasant and well mannered piercer I've ever encountered. Everything about my visit was 100%, from the extremely thorough and helpful conversation at the counter to having a needle pierced through my septum. I was even allowed to choose which music I wanted during my time there, I have NEVER seen such fine hospitality. Thanks again for choosing the best Tegan and Sara album to play! I still can't believe how great the staff was and I swear I've referred them to everyone I know. I can't wait to come back!!! read more

would do zero stars if i could. rudest staff i have ever come across, the absolute worst customer service i have ever experienced

Can't say enough about what a fabulous experience I had here from beginning to end. Came in on a Friday late afternoon to get a nostril piercing and Josh greeted me right away with kindness. The store was quite busy already but once it was my turn he was so helpful and patient helping me pick out the perfect piece of jewelry (they have a GORGEOUS selection) and talking to me about aftercare and keeping the piercing healthy. Jake then took care of the piercing part and was so thorough in explaining the sterilization process of the tools, and was so kind during the whole piercing process. You can tell that everyone who works there has such a nurturing spirit and just wants you to have the best experience possible, both while you're in the shop and once they've sent you on the way. Looking forward to heading back to show them how nicely things are healing, and possibly getting more shiny things added! read more

Okay, let's start with I'm the person talked about in the other reviews. My post was stripped, the jewelry would've fit my post if my other ball hadn't fricked up my post. (Josh had nothing to do with this interaction btw) I did ask if it would really fit, and if we could try it out because i didnt trust the threading of my current labret post. This is where it got confused. She said it would fit and I believe she was just so confident that she told me since they were all 16g that we didn't need to try it out. (she didn't assume my threading was bad, which is fine). I wanted to try it out, and of course Josh would believe his wife over a person who works in a smoke shop. She said she asked if I wanted the to put it in, she gave me my gloves and just said I couldn't change it in the shop, which i understood and left. She tells Josh at this point that i said i didn't have enough time, which is false. I think she felt bad for telling me that we didn't need to try it out. My ball was loose so i came over to see if i could get a new post, then the bad happened! i dropped my jewelry from my lip since my threading was bad! frick! I was very emotional, I was very sad, my $40 opal just fell into a crack in the wall, later they said they tried to vacuum it out, which is nice. Later in the night, i went over to see if i could vacuum the crack it fell in and the other employee said they didn't have a vacuum, I said I have my own and she said she had to ask boss man josh, which i understand. I told Josh this, they probably deal with shitty people all day and he didn't believe my that my jewelry had fallen, didn't believe that i asked if i could try out the fit, and believed his wife over me (as one would). He looked at me and said "Are you calling me a liar?" Of course. I took the loss while being a big baby and bawling over losing $40. I wanted the situation to be done. Friend saw my facebook status ranting. She took it upon herself to review. I didn't talk to her about the situation at all. (I don't write reviews, let alone one bashing my neighboring business because i see them everyday) I just can't believe when i got the text from my coworker that Josh was in my shop asking for my managers numbers because of my friend's review. I was a customer in your shop. They have never come into my shop and bought anything. What their motives are for calling, i wasn't told. I'm not saying they were trying to fire me. TL;DR They're great at the stabbing of people, their piercings and jewelry is of high quality and i understand the fact that CUSTOMERS AREN'T ALWAYS RIGHT. I just feel a lot of emotion over the fact that MY bosses were called over someone else's review and they know it was a bad move. such an odd situation, but it isn't a review of their work. This is a review of how things have been misunderstood and mistreated. You want a good piercing go for it. Just make your review anon, i guess. I don't leave one star reviews, mostly if i didn't experience their services. read more

I traveled from Chicago to be pierced by Josh. He is the only person I will ever trust to poke holes in me. The care he puts into each piece is unmatched and he's has the best recommendations for jewelry. Ideal Body Piercing goes above and beyond with customer care from the second you walk in the door. Jessica and Josh treat you like family and make sure all your needs are met. read more

Found this place on google trying to find piercers near me. Regret it. Waited 3 hours to get taken back. This places needs to have more piercers. It was ridiculous, the women next to me was very upset and inconvenienced as well. All though the woman at the counter said she apologizes for the wait, she gave us a 45 minute max waiting time. LIE. not to mention everything here is extremely overpriced. Went home very disappointed because my septum piercing stone keeps flipping down on impulse which makes it pointless and look wrong, definitely was not worth the $30 service fee for septum piercing and the $45 septum ring that was nothing special just a silver ring with the smallest stone ever. I paid $40 for the nose piercing and $35 for the smallest star? So over priced. Would -5/10 recommend. Although the woman at the counter was great, just over priced, especially for the amount of customers they have. Feeling a little ripped off. read more

This place is incredible-from the moment you first walk in, you feel at home and comfortable. It is very clean and welcoming, and they provide snacks and water. The owners and employees exude warmth and understanding. I walked in for a consultation and did not even expect to be there for more than 10 minutes, but ended up staying for an hour and having a super detailed and informative conversation with Josh, who is an amazing human and great at his job. He is so knowledgeable about piercing and strives to help the customer understand exactly what is going on. He answered all my questions and then some, and did his best to make me feel relaxed and at ease when I was worried about my piercing. He dispelled all my fears and gave me so much in depth information that was also easy to understand. Very professional yet also extremely relatable. I really get the feeling that they genuinely care about each and every individual that comes in. They also have a vast selection of the highest quality jewelry. Go here if you want a great piercing experience! read more