Really liked this place. I got an industrial, Max was super nice and did an amazing job. They have…read morea really nice assortment of jewelry and the staff is awesome. Can't recommend enough! Thank you

Best piercing experience I've ever had. Tanner and everyone else there were very friendly and…read moreencouraging. I will never get a piercing anywhere else

I have been dying to get my third tattoo, a chrysanthemum, for my grandmother, for like over a…read moreyear. I scheduled with Jess and she got to generating a beautiful pink and purple masterpiece. I am head over boots with the finished product! The process of getting a tattoo, to me, is annoying, but once it's done it's so worth it! Jess banged out a pretty big top shoulder piece for me (even with breaks) in under 3 hours. She is a great conversationalist and made me feel comfortable and chill the whole time I was there. The whole team at Alter Ego is really nice and great to hang out with. It's been a month now; and my tattoo has healed beautifully! I made another appointment to get more work done in September! I can't wait to let Jess work more on my half sleeve in process! Wash your hands, and wear your mask and go get a freaking awesome tattoo from Jess, Adam or AJ at Alter Ego!

I came here for a new nose ring after mine fell out, and the piercer was so kind despite me not…read moreknowing my gauge. She put the new ring in for me which was amazing, considering I have long acrylics and would have trouble doing it myself. She also knew a lot about different jewelry, so if you're looking to get a piercing, come here! New ring and insertion was $20.

My fiancé and I went to their Valentine's Day flash tattoo event and got there early to beat the…read morelines. Check in was easy and they are very upfront and honest about their pricing. The studio itself is so cool. They have winding stairs to their upstairs rooms and they have very comfortable couches you can wait on. Everything was very clean, even the bathroom was spotless. Getting the tattoo was super quick but the line work was very clean. They did an amazing job!

This is such a good piercing place in Pittsburgh! I haven't been to any others in Pittsburgh to be…read morefair, but I trust this place a lot. They're very skilled, knowledgeable, and clean (which is so important for a piercing place.) The guy who does piercings is so cool and really friendly. He's very helpful with advising you about pain levels, with telling you how to clean your piercing, and with helping you pick out your jewelry; he's also very patient as you're deciding where the piercing should go. He makes you feel really calm and less nervous when getting the actual piercing too, which I appreciate a lot. I've gotten pierced here on two separate days and have had great experiences with him both times. He also works really fast, so you're in and out with a new piercing pretty quickly. Piercing prices are honestly really reasonable for the quality and service you're getting. My friend's piercing fell out after she got it done here and she came back and they helped her put it back in safely. No complaints here! PSA they do 2 piercings for the price of 1 on Tuesdays, but the wait can get REALLY long since everyone and their mom shows up on that day for the deal. Would advise going earlier to secure your spot if you're going on Tuesday, otherwise you'll make the piercing guy stay hours past closing :( The waiting area inside is pretty limited (only a few couches) so if it's really crowded you might have to leave and come back. Also Sushi Kim 2 right next door is the perfect place for dinner if you're waiting for your piercing during dinner time. It's some of the best sushi and Korean food in the city. Highly recommend checking it out :)

Got my first tattoo, and Sam was amazing. He is very easy-going, creative, and a whiz at creating…read morean impressive tattoo that represents my parents. I can't say enough good things about his work.

I cannot say enough good things about Big Iron!! I only wish I had gone to them first! I needed a…read morejewelry change and I went to 2 other shops beforehand that either couldn't help me or gave me the complete wrong kind of jewelry (and made me pay for it.) Luckily I called Big Iron and let them know what happened and they told me to come right in and saved the day! I got the exact jewelry I needed plus it was only $20. Also the piercer Gianna is amazing and I highly recommend. I can't wait to go back to her with my other piercing needs!!

Perfect studio for a first timer like me! I waited until my 50's to get my first tattoo and was…read morepretty nervous about it. The studio is welcoming, clean and not at all intimidating, which helped tremendously. I worked with Amy as I'd seen her work online and loved her style. She was very helpful throughout the process, giving suggestions to the designer my daughter created for me and making everything as easy as possible. The day of the tattoo appointment was very smooth - Amy talked me through everything and stayed engaged during her work to ensure the experience was as positive as possible. Very professional and very recommended!

Gentleman at the front desk could not be more rude and condescending if you paid him. If this is…read morethe service you get just from a phonecall, cant imagine the service youd recieve for a tattoo or piercing.

My 5 year old daughter and I got our ears pierced. It was my daughter's first time and I ended up…read moregetting my second holes reopened. We had a wonderful experience! The piercing specialist took so much time to explain the ear piercing procedure to my daughter so she was not nervous. My daughter did not once cry. It was truly amazing and the piercing specialist is so knowledgeable and kind. Definitely recommend!

Be the judge of my experience. I made an appointment to get two sets of earLOBE piercings. The…read morereason I made the appointment was the week prior I brought my dad in for an earlobe piercing. His earlobe was pierced with a stud. So when I went in I fully expected to get studs...I did not. First I knew I offended her when I made a comment about cheap jewelry but I was referring to fragile acrylic balls. Something told me to leave but like an idiot I stayed. On my left ear the third ring sits on an angle due to the way it was pierced. On my right ear I noticed a difference in the ring sizes and had it confirmed that one ring was 8mm and the other 10mm. But my genuine question is why the differences in your protocol. You wouldn't put a big ring in an infant or toddlers ears. Healing is much more difficult with hoops-I've had lots of near misses with a brush. New place I visited said flat back studs should have been used. I could tell she wasn't interested in seeing the cutesy ideas I had for my ears but I listened with feigned interest about how she can afford fancy meal kits. I made an appointment to see an APP piercer who said they'll fix me up once healed. I wasn't going for a gauged look. Bottom line to all those reading. Ask if the shop is registered APP. Write down all your questions and get it in writing if you have to. Ask if the business follows set protocols or I just got unlucky because she didn't care for me because I don't fit the profile of a piercing fanatic. In fact one piercer told me "if the piercer tells you it HAS to be done a certain way walk out immediately. I still tipped and I wish I hadn't. I don't like writing negative reviews because a business owners livelihood depends on customers. Please don't let a piercer tell you it's their way or the highway. In fact the reason I didn't say anything while still in the chair was fear of being kicked out of the shop as noted in other reviews which have since been removed by the business owner. As have the other negative reviews. From experience I can tell you there are options where you won't be at the mercy of a piercer.

Pyramid is awesome (Island Ave Tattoo). I got my nose…read morepierced & looks good !! I didn't need an appointment since they accept walk-ins for nose piercings. We were in and out. I think it was five minutes.!! They only accept cash. There is a parking lot a block away.

The story of the dragon and the koi. Thank you Rachael for this beautiful storytelling permanently…read moreillustrated on my body.

I got pierced by Shelby and it was a great experience. I was super nervous about the piercing I was…read moregetting and she helped make me feel more comfortable and was very thorough with aftercare instructions. Very patient and friendly. The studio was very clean and organized. I called this studio multiple times before coming in and they always answered any questions I had and were very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone. You pay for quality and care which is exactly what I got when I came here.

I came in this morning looking to get bilateral vertical labrets. The lady that greeted me at the…read morefront desk was very accommodating and insightful! When I filled out the paperwork (stabpad was down so you had to fill out physical paperwork) for my piercing more customers came in and she was also very thorough with them! The environment is very clean and calming, love the all white interior and the display cases! I believe my piercers name was Zack and he was very quick and efficient, I was in zero pain! I think the paperwork took longer than it did to pierce me and it was honestly just checking boxes.

I've been following this place on Instagram for weeks, and I finally made it in for a piercing…read more First off, the outside entrance is super cute and the aesthetic is just lovely. When you step inside, you'll see their jewelry case with all genuine metal, hypoallergenic pieces that you can leave in forever. They have a range of options, including gold, diamond, and cubic zirconia. A friendly lady at the front will guide you through all the jewelry options. I chose this place because of its cute, dainty jewelry, which is perfect if you like smaller pieces. The process is straightforward: you pay separately for the piercing and the jewelry. The piercing itself is $60, and you'll need to buy the stud or back piece, which costs an additional $18. The jewelry ranges from $85 and up. My final cost was around $300 for a genuine gold piece with a real diamond. The studio was clean, and the piercer was incredibly knowledgeable, laid-back, and easy to talk to. I'm already planning my next visit and looking forward to getting another piercing. We even mapped out my ear for future piercings!

Got a conch piercing done here a few months ago. Nick is fantastic! He really focused on making…read moresure the placement was right, and even changed it a few times to make it look right. They give clear instructions on piercing care and do a great job helping you pick out jewelry (holding up the gem to your ear so you can see exactly what it will look like before you decide). The scheduling process is super easy as well! I'll definitely be back for my next piercing!

Bruner is an exceptional piercer! I've had three piercings here so far (a pair and a septum), all…read morewith minimal discomfort. While nipple piercings take time to heal, they'll look amazing thanks to Bruner's impeccable technique. My septum piercing has been healing beautifully, and I can't wait to return for more jewelry and future piercings!

Took our three daughters here having no experience with piercings. Zach was patient, informative…read moreand professional. We've already taken one of the girls back for a second one. Highly recommend!