I came in as a walk-in to get some new jewelry, and since my nose ring had fallen out a few months ago, I asked if they could put one in for me as well. The service was SO quick, especially considering how busy they were. I was in and out in less than 40 minutes! Their new location is absolutely adorable, and they have so many cute jewelry options to choose from. And my piercer, Manny -- what a DOLL! He was so personable and made the whole experience genuinely fun. We connected over our Latino roots, and he had me laughing the entire time... even through my sneezes! Highly recommend Manny if you're looking for a quick, easy, and enjoyable piercing experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

I am no stranger to Make Me Holey, and truly, thank goodness for that. 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. read more

Still the best. I went last month to get my navel done, but alas, my navel was deemed un-do-able. 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! read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - OH ALSO!!! I got this topper for my lip piercing while I was there, She installed it for me when she was done with my septum, I love shiny!! - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Make Me Holey is a South Bay piercing studio gem! Clear and amazing customer service. Jo helped check me in as a walk-in and answered all of my questions before the piercing. Taryn is an amazing piercer and was communicative about everything she did, from marking the piercing to explaining after-care. Titanium grade tragus piercing was $110 out the door and so worth it. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Tragus pierced by Taryn - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in because I needed help reinstalling an earring that had fallen out -- I'd gotten the piercing about 4-5 months ago and also wanted to switch from a stud to a hoop while I was there. Simple enough, right? Wrong. They flat out refused to help me with a hoop earring and insisted it had to be a stud or they couldn't assist me at all. They told me I needed to wait 6 months for the piercing to fully heal, and then -- get this -- 2 YEARS before I could wear a hoop. Two years. I honestly couldn't believe what I was hearing. The lady at the front wasn't overly rude, but there was a noticeable annoyance in her tone that made us feel really unwelcome. Not sure if she was having a bad day or if that's just her personality, but it didn't help the experience at all. So I went home, grabbed my own stud, came back, and paid a whopping $20 just for them to reinstall it. That's it. $20 to pop an earring back in. I ended up going somewhere else entirely, where they had no problem putting in a hoop for me without any drama. Save yourself the hassle and the $20 and look elsewhere. The 1 star is not for the lady who helped me reinstall the earing, who was very nice and friendly. The 1 star is for the service I received from the lady who helped us in the front. read more

The back of my cartilage was starting to embed so I made an appointment with Nessa to see if anything could be done. I've had this one for over 3 years now and I was determined to keep it if possible. The staff here are super friendly and nonjudgmental, it truly felt like a safe space because I came in feeling a little embarrassed at how gross my piercing had gotten. Nessa was FANTASTIC, her level of care is above and beyond and she made sure I was comfortable while she pushed the earring back through my cartilage. Even afterwards, she spent a lot of time answering all my questions and giving me overall great advice on how to care for my cartilage piercing. They also have a stunning jewelry selection up front. I've seen some reviews about them being expensive, but these are handmade with premium materials and sourced from local jewelers, not mass produced. I'm in love with this little gold fan I found there. Overall I'm definitely going to come back when my ear is back to normal, hopefully I'll see Nessa for a new piercing next time. :) read more

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I would highly recommend this place, it was well worth the money. Everyone is super nice, I was feeling a bit nervous but felt better after picking my jewelry. Very happy with how my double nostril turned out. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

If you're thinking of going here for your next piercing/consultation, DO IT! Genuinely the nicest piercers/staff i've ever met! Very caring & sweet. I went in for a consultation & they were very quick, thorough, & offered great advice! definitely will be going back there for any future piercings/jewelry changes. Theres a reason they are rated the best piercing studio of the Silicon Valley! read more

Let me start out by saying when I went in November to get pierced it was such an easy and nice experience. The location odds clean, the team was kind, and the process was efficient. But as I wrote this 7 months out, I have to say I am incredibly disappointed by the jewelry. I was told the jewelry was high quality, and if it breaks I just need to bring it in to get fixed. The problem is, what happens when it breaks and I don't have it? I got 4 ear piercings in November and as of today, 3 of those 4 have fallen out and gotten lost. The first was in February, the second in May and the third one today. And these aren't cheap earrings. I spent nearly $1,500 for these and to have them disappear after normal wear is incredibly disheartening. Would I go back, I don't know. Maybe. But I have to believe there is a place with just as nice people and less expensive jewelry that doesn't just fall out of the ear during the healing process. read more

One word Amazing! Amazing collection, Amazing service. Everyone there knows what they are doing.

This is my go-to spot for piercings and jewelry. I've always been happy with my results and healing. Everyone is so friendly and informative. The piercers really know what they are doing and take the time to make sure your anatomy is correct before getting started. I typically book with Taryn but they're all fantastic! read more

My wife had just gotten her nostril re-pierced at Make Me Holey. She had selected them because they are a female-owned business, and she feels more comfortable with women doing her bodywork. She told me how amazing, professional, and clean her piercer was. She also told me that Make Me Holey uses hypoallergenic materials, which had been a concern for me because several of my older piercings had rejected during the healing process, and I attributed that to materials. Based on my wife's recommendation, I scheduled an appointment to get my septum pierced, on a whim basically. I showed up, got pierced, and left - super quick and clean. That was more than a year ago, and I still love my septum piercing! It miraculously seemed to heal instantaneously, and the size they recommended perfectly suits my nose shape (in my opinion). Love this place! read more

Did all research and this was what came up for a good piercing price for my 7 year old daughter for her bday. The lady did great there and took care of her with a certificate and everything. We didn't do the followup though and saved the money by changing out the earrings ourselves read more

Absolutely love love love this place! As someone who's not very decisive and uncomfortable with new places, they made me feel safe and welcome as soon as I walked in. Vanessa helped me with my helix and conch piercing and was so reassuring through all of it. It didn't hurt as much as I thought it would just because she was so calm and funny through it all. Definitely will be coming back if I decide to get more piercings!! read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - New hidden helix & conch - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for jewelry swaps as I had gotten my jewelry ripped off from doing an MRI. The staff here is very friendly and I'd recommend this place if you want excellent quality jewelry. The person who helped me was super accomodating and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Keep in mind the jewelry pricing is a bit high, but you're paying for quality that'll LAST! read more

Literally, the only place I will trust my piercings. All the jewelry is high quality, and there's never any issues with metals tarnishing, turn your skin green or if you have any type of metal allergy that makes piercings hard to heal. I had my helix pierced 2 times before at other places, but third time is the charm because the team here really wants you to heal well and use good products. I loved their follow up process and how approachable they are to check your piercing if you have any concerns.. They have some really beautiful pieces that you won't find anywhere else so you can curate a whole look with their help that is really unique to you. Ive always had really kind and friendly interactions with all the staff. Basically go here you will thank me! read more

I walked in on a weekend to check out the shop and see if it was appropriate for my young daughters to have their first ear piercings. The shop was clean, cute, and thoughtfully decorated/ designed. Staff made me feel welcome, answered all of my questions and scheduled my daughter's appointments. My girls ages 6 and 9 returned today for our appointment with Nessa and had a great experience. Staff was kind and sweet to my gals. They treated them so well in all aspects. Nessa did a fantastic job with their ear lobe piercings. I am very happy with the results. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Black opal stone - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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I'm very disappointed in this WOMAN-owned piercing studio. I came in on 8/28/25 to get my body piercing done and on 8/30/25 I had hemorrhaged! I ended up in the emergency department because I was showing early signs of hypovolemic shock from all the blood loss. The emergency doc couldn't stop the bleeding so he called the OBGYn and eventually a surgeon who threatened to stitch me up to stop the bleeding. Eventually my piercing had to come out because Vanessa had pierced me with the incorrect size barbell. I called the studio and spoke to Jo and she said they can switch out the barbell (my thought was I should've been pierced with the correct one in the first place) my disappointment wasn't the fact that my $250 piercing turned into a $5000 one with the ER visit and all, but, it was the fact that they didn't even call to check back in to see if I was ok and if there was anything they could do. As women, we should be looking out for other women. I don't know. ...Maybe it's because I'm not the right color. Everything I asked was not done. I'm so disappointed. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Few of their many Jewelry selections - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came here to downsize my piercing that I got at another studio and had a great experience. I came in early, got checked in, and was left with plenty of time to browse the vast selection of jewelry before my appointment. Taryn changed out my piercing and it was painless, quick, and done before I even knew it. For making a downsizing appointment, I believe you have to do it via phone call but that was smooth and easy. Everyone here is super nice and I hope to come back to purchase some of their super cool jewelry once my piercing fully heals. read more

Couldn't come back soon enough to Make Me Holey to get another piercing. They recommend 8-12mos between ear piercings to ensure everything is healed before getting a new one. I adore Taryn so much and the entire team. They feel like family, and they're always so patient and honest recommending jewelry, and they have the compassionate and deft hand when it comes to the piercing process. My first cartilage piercing in January 2024 had me scared, but it was so quick and easy. Taryn totally put me at ease, and I was so hooked that I came back for more in September (and will come back for more again). Their jewelry skews towards more expensive, but the pieces are so high quality and unique. They'll also walk you through price options that fit your wants and budget. Really can't sing their praises enough, from the minute you walk in the door til you leave and beyond - an amazing team and experience. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Amazing jewelry selection - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been to the new shop in willow glen twice and have been extremely impressed by my experience every time! The people helping with jewelry are so cool and nice, very educated on the jewelry and really made me feel comfortable and confident in my jewelry selection. The piercers are amazing!! I really love how they talk through exactly what they're doing and where they'll be touching, it really made me feel safe and like I was in gentle hands. Definitely going to be back! read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - New vertical philthrum - walk in - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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A previous piercer messed me up. I went here and had an amazing experience it was for a jewelry change they had amazing options and good quality, talked me through what was best for my anatomy. Go to find out I was supposed to have a floating navel the whole time. The piercer was so kind and helpful! Very cute place and front desk worker helped me feel better about my anatomy and gave me great options! 10/10 read more

Great place to get your piercing done! Very professional and the customer service is wonderful. Got my double helix done here ~6month ago and it's been doing very well since. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Day 1 after getting it done - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Good lord. After almost 30 years, I finally had my nostril pierced again. It is pretty much the simplest of piercings you can get, but it was the best experience I could ever imagine. They have such a cute little place. Karissa and the others I met today were so sweet and friendly. They are meticulously clean and very serious about sanitizing everything (even the squishy egg I squeezed in my hand while being pierced). The entire process was explained and followed; there's absolutely no way you could have a bad experience here. No way. Also, the jewelry they have on hand is beautiful...absolutely beautiful. The place itself, Karissa and the jewelry makes want to go back tomorrow and get more piercings. read more

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Make Me Holey? More like Make Me Wholly Impressed. My wife and I visited together for some new piercings, and we both left feeling a little holier and a lot happier. From start to finish, the entire experience was polished, professional, and surprisingly fun -- the kind of appointment you actually want to brag about afterward. Our piercer, Nessa, was absolutely fantastic -- calm, confident, and meticulous in every step. She explained everything clearly, made us feel completely at ease, and handled the piercings with the precision of a surgeon and the chill of someone who genuinely loves what they do. You can tell she's a true professional who takes pride in her work (and her aim). Before that, Payton and the rest of the staff gave us stellar guidance while choosing our jewelry -- which, by the way, is next-level beautiful. Their selection sparkles with everything from understated elegance to "look-at-me-I-glow" energy. Whether you're a minimalist, a magpie, or somewhere in between, you'll find something perfect. The shop itself radiates expertise and enthusiasm -- no dabblers here, just career professionals who clearly live for this art. They care about anatomy, aftercare, and aesthetics in equal measure, which is rare and refreshing. If you're considering a piercing and want quality craftsmanship, premium jewelry, and people who take your comfort seriously (but can still appreciate a good pun), this is the place. We came for the holes, but left feeling whole. read more

No experience actually getting pierced here, but I am sure it would go smoothly after meeting the staff. This is a cozy little studio in downtown San Jose with a really nice jewelry selection. They were super warm and welcoming! I felt like changing my standard nose stud with a ring. When looking through their selection, the talia ring caught my eye. A unique design with Indian flair :) just what I was looking for. Next time I'm feeling a new look or want to add a piercing, I will certainly come back. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Talia nose ring - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm writing this review based on an experience I had at this piercing shop a few years ago in hopes that they've since changed a couple of practices that I found deceptive. While the store itself was clean and the piercer professional, I want to warn new customers. The main issue was their jewelry policy. Prior to being pierced, I was asked to pick my jewelry from their display. I selected three expensive pieces. I was then told the posts were intentionally long to accommodate swelling and that I should return in a few weeks to have them swapped for shorter ones. When I came back, I was told the jewelry was a single, fixed piece (post and top) and I would have to purchase entirely new jewelry to get shorter posts. Had they been upfront, I would have selected temporary, basic jewelry for the initial piercing and bought the expensive pieces later. Instead, I was left with three expensive pieces of jewelry with posts that are far too long for me to wear. The second issue was the tipping practice. The payment screen suggested a tip based on the total bill, which included the very expensive jewelry. Tips should be based on the cost of the service only, not the products. read more

I am so glad I learned about this place. It became highly recommended by many (friends, colleagues and co-workers). This shop is also female owned and LGBTQ friendly. I always will support local small businesses. This was my first time going to a great reputable piercing spot. All of my other experiences in the past were not positive. I ended up with infections. At "Make me Holey", they ensure sanitation and cleanliness. They also offer a follow up appointment and to check in should any issues arise. My best friend and I made an appointment for our piercings and we are healing nicely. The jewelry is pretty pricey but you get quality. I want to come back now to get my nose pierced. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Lobby area - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I've spent over $3,000 at this shop, thinking I was paying for safety and professionalism. Instead, my last two piercings got badly infected (see attached photos). When I asked for help, they refused to fix it, showed zero care, and made me feel unwelcome for bringing my own jewelry. For the high prices they charge, this is completely unacceptable. Avoid this place--don't risk your health or your money here. read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - The 3 piercings got badly infected from their work. - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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this shop genuinely got me over my lifetime fear of needles. every single one of these piercers are so sweet with the BEST bedside manner ever and they really care about informed consent and making sure YOU are the happiest and most comfortable you've ever been. they even try to get to know you while they're prepping everything which is so sweet it's on the pricier range but it is SOOO completely worth it!! highly recommend read more

Nessa and Teresa were so kind and helpful in getting my daughter's earlobe repierced! They both took so much time and care making sure she was part of the process and helping her feel comfortable. Nessa was amazing interacting with her and quickly had her laughing when she got upset at the needle poke. My daughter loves her earrings and is already telling me she wants to go back to see them again!! read more

I just recently moved to San Jose. I've had my nose piercing out since I had my nose done a few months back. I finally decided to put a nose ring back in. Make me Holey was the closest piercing shop near me. Karissa help me find my nose ring size and showed me different options. Little did I realize these are mostly all gold rings which were out of my budget. Karissa was still super sweet and understanding, she even wrote my size down on her card! I would most definitely recommend!! Thank you again! read more

Had an amazing Piercer who patiently walked me through choices. She had some great piercings herself which gave me some inspiration. Had 2 piercings on both lobes. Quick and relatively painful but no after effects of swelling. I am going to go again for more! read more

In less than a year, Make Me Holey helped me get my first ever piercing to now my sixth! Service is impeccable no matter who you're working with. Taryn walked me through my first piercing nerves and Alana has done my five other piercings. Payton at the front desk is so friendly and helpful, and everyone is super attentive! They are super responsive and always willing to slide in last minute appointments whenever I have concerns about healing piercings. This studio is on the higher end, but you're paying for amazing quality and beautiful jewelry, and impeccable service. Everyone is super knowledgeable and works with you to match the jewelry with your anatomy and I've loved ordering custom pieces as well! read more

Make Me Holey Body Piercing - Flat piercing by Taryn and lobe piercings by Alana! - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I can't say enough good things about Make Me Holey. I got a triple helix and everything started great. I had some healing issues and they helped me every step of the way. Everyone that I worked with has been amazing, from the front staff to the piercers. Definitely recommend. read more

It's my first time here! Everyone is so nice and friendly! The service is great. Valerie is so sweet & helpful in helping me choose my earrings & Herby is so kind and gentle with my ear! I will definitely recommend people to come here and I will be sure to come back!! read more

So quick, did not feel pain for nail piercing at all! EVEN AFTER, it's healing beautifully! Offered advice and I even changed my placement, over 5 times, and she did not kind at all! Also so many options for gold jewelry! read more

I had a fantastic experience with a conch piercing and a downsizing - friendly and professional front of the house and piercers. Highly recommend! read more

I went in on Sunday to pick up my seahorse earrings. It should not take so long to pick up my seahorse earrings I have ordered in April. The whole transaction should only take 5-10 minutes. The whole interaction took around 15-20 minutes. My ride was waiting for me and I was on a time crunch. I understand they are busy when I arrived at the piercing studio but I'm just trying to pick up my seahorse earrings I have ordered. IT SHOULD NOT TAKE SO LONG. I have supported this piercing studio for the past year and Taryn is an amazing piercer. With all the money I have spent at this piercing studio, I expect better customer service after all the money I have given to this piercing studio. Please be more considerate of your loyal customers like me who have gotten 3 pairs of earrings from this piercing studio (my starter diamond studs, my leaf earrings, and my seahorse earrings) Picking up earrings shouldn't take so long it should only take 5-10 minutes read more

My experience at Make Me Holey could not have gone better! I was able to easily make an appointment online and fill out the release form ahead of time so I was ready to just pick out jewelry when I arrived. Soooo many beautiful pieces to choose from and everything is displayed so well. No cramped dark corners or awkward counters. It felt like shopping in a beautiful boutique! Vanessa was my piercer and she was wonderful. I never felt rushed and we took time to find the perfect placement. The people, the space, the overall vibe was better than any piercing studio I have ever been to. I can't wait to go back and put more holes in my body! read more