I got my hidden helix and my third lobe pierced today by Sasha and she was absolutely amazing!!!…read more First she helped me choose the jewelries, which took the longest time within the appointment slot because the shop has SO MANY more than their online shop website. I was led to a private room where I felt very safe, and Sasha prepared thoroughly, mapping out the place to pierce and made sure I was happy with them. The actual piercings were over so fast and Sasha understood perfectly well what kind of pain I was feeling for each piercings, and for some reason that made it less painful. I wouldn't go anywhere else for all my future piercings!!! Highly recommended!!!

This is a late review for both the awesome piercers and tattoo artist at 13 Bats. My husband and I…read morereally enjoy going to 13 Bats. We both got piercings done here by Sasha, and it was a very pleasant, nearly painless experience. The jewelry selection is amazing. If you like macabre but beautiful, this place is it. We already have some more piercings we're planning on getting here, just waiting for our current ones to heal up. I've also got some really sweet custom tattoos from Amanda. Their work ethic is great. I've always felt like I was in good hands. The vibe is chill and welcoming, but professional. Enjoy the experience!

I wanted to get a conch piercing for my birthday but didn't want to break the bank and as I was…read moreresearching affordable piercing studios I came across the review for Fakir Piercing. I reached out to them and Eve responded saying they have a workshop that weekend (woohoo!) so that worked out quite well for me. As a volunteer offering to get pierced you don't need to pay for the service and are only charged for the jewelry at cost price ($10). They use implant grade SS or titanium jewelry from reputed brands like Neometal. The session takes longer than a trip to a piercing studio as the instructor and trainee are talking through the process of the piercing and setting up piercing equipment. As someone who has a lot of piercings already, I loved the environment and learned a lot from them and other trainees. My trainee piercer, Naomi and the instructor (didn't get her name sadly) were super friendly and warm, walked me through the steps, gave me a heads up as they pierced me and thoroughly explained the aftercare. I felt very safe as this is a very reputed foundation in the body modification space and has well-qualified and certified instructors working with the trainees on every step to ensure hygiene and safety! Loved this experience and wish I had discovered Fakir Piercing sooner. Tips to be a volunteer: Email the team at fakir@fakir.org and ask to be put on the mailing list for volunteers as they have about 6 workshops per year. You will need to submit proof of vaccination and ID prior to coming in.

Came here to volunteer to be pierced at their Basic Piercing Workshop, and I left very happy with a…read moregreat new forward helix piercing :) I actually was the very first person that my piercer has ever done, so she was super super nervous; good thing I've been pierced so many times and didn't feel nervous. During the whole process, the instrument watched very closely to each step and they really made sure everything is ultra clean. They gave me a steralized/autoclaved hair clip, wiped my ear with alcohol a few times followed by iodine, and cut out a gauze pad to put around my ear. Very few of my piercers did that much for me. On to the actual piercing. Like I said, my student piercer has never actually pierced anyone for real before. From what it felt like and what they were saying, I think she started poking me at one part, and decided to move a little bit to the side, so she made me bleed there. And once she figured out where to actually pierce, she did it really slow so I, for the first time, heard the sounds of cartilage being pierced through. It was not pleasant. It sounded like someone slowly stabbing a knife through thick cardboard. It was crazy haha, and painful of course, especially as she was putting the bead in the captive bead ring. That helix piercing ended up the most painful piercing I've ever gotten and its only the helix, but its her first time and I really think she did great!

Save yourself the money Save yourself the pain…read morePLEASE go. Somewhere. Else. I got my septum pierced here and it was done horribly. The piercer did not check my anatomy at all before marking and did not show me the marking before piercing me. The piercing was extremely crooked and not done through the sweet spot of the septum but rather the CARTILAGE OF THE BOTTOM TIP of my nose. he also did not have me sign any consent forms prior to my piercing Days later when I called explaining that the piercing was crooked and placed incorrectly they informed me that there was no way I could get any of the $165 that I paid in total for the service.

I went to Dermafilia a few days ago for a VCH piercing. They were COMPLETELY unprofessional. At the…read moreend of the piercing, the piercer asked me to "look cute" and pose for a photo of the piercing with my legs open, and face and body completely in frame. They did not have a private room to do this piercing, and another artist was sitting a few feet away, drawing up tattoos. The gauge they used was far too small, and the jewelry was too curved. They told me I was good to go without giving me any information on how to clean this piercing, so I asked, and the piercer recommended I use Dial soap. This is terrible for PH, and healing, and is not industry standard. They did not place any sort of cover over the table either on which I laid to get the piercing. They also forgot to give me my ID back. PLEASE do not go to this place. They are unprofessional and have very questionable hygiene practices. Also, they're gonna overcharge you for terrible service!

Love this place. Cool staff and amazing talent in there! Rad flash and product all around the shop…read moreto look at while you wait.

Looking for the type of service and experience that Haight Street was historically known for and…read moreembodied? Then look know further than the lovely folks at Haight Street Tattoo and Piercing. Lisa has been doing my brows for several years now and I could not imagine going anywhere else. She is highly skilled, warm, and just a general joy to be around. I love their new space and the pricing is very fair. Please give them a visit!

Nomad is top of the line. They are just the best. Kindest humans ever. Absolute professionals, and…read moremake you feel so welcome. My 6.5 yr old daughter got her ears pierced by Sean and he is so good with the kiddos. So calm and gentle. It was the coolest experience for my girl. She wasn't nervous at all. To have been there twice ever and 4 months apart, it was very special to walk in the second time and have him remember us and remember the details of our first visit shows how much care and attention they put into their craft. Thank you Nomad. We'll be back for more!

We had a really good experience getting our piercings done here. I got both a cartilage and an…read moreearlobe piercing, and my husband got his earlobe pierced as well. I really appreciated that they used a needle instead of a piercing gun--it felt much more precise, and the process was quick and smoother than I expected. It wasn't nearly as painful as I had anticipated. The staff was professional and welcoming, and you can tell they know what they're doing. There was a steady line of people waiting, which honestly made us feel even more confident that we chose a reputable place. The only downside for me was the pricing. Since you choose your jewelry at the time of the piercing, the overall cost can add up quickly, and many of the options leaned toward the higher end. Overall though, great service and a clean, professional experience. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking to get a piercing done right.

Van did an excellent job on my tattoo! I was here a few months ago. I told him the idea of what I…read morewanted and gave a picture and he modified it to something I really love. Very professional and clean. Will definitely come here again for future tats!

I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. Van was professional, creative, and really took the time to…read moremake sure the design came out exactly how I imagined. The shop was clean and welcoming, and the whole experience was comfortable from start to finish. The line work and shading are flawless. I've gotten so many compliments already. I'll definitely be coming back for my next tattoo.

Long story short. I thought I bought clip on hoop earrings @macys OnLine but it was pierced. So I…read moredecided to get pierced instead of returning them. They helped get the correct size for my ears cause I have fat ears. (Shrugs) Now I'm happy & can't wait to wear my hoops.

I randomly decided one day that I wanted to get my second lobe piercing. My friend recommended that…read moreI come here so I did. Walked up to the kiosk in front of Happy Lemon and there was nobody in front of me. The attendant approached me immediately to help me out. She showed me all of the piercing earring options I could choose and then she took my payment and she sat me down in a chair. Depending on what initial earrings you choose the price will be different, but I paid a total of $28 for my piercings. The experience was pleasant. I am totally okay with dealing with fast, sharp pains so this was nothing. The piercing earrings come in factory packaging and is designed as a piercing gun in itself. The attendant did the piercing for me. She sanitized my ears well and then used a felt tip inked pen to sketch a dot on each ear of where she thinks the piercings should go. I got a mirror to see everything and approved it. I had an overall pleasant experience and would come again if I ever were to get another piercing. Fairly cheap and good customer service!

I came in looking to get some clean linework done, and Van completely knocked it out of the park…read more Her technique is surgical, the studio is spotless, and she has the kind of steady, professional hand you only find in a true master of the craft. My piece healed brilliantly, and I couldn't be happier with the art. I almost went with some other artist but when I found out she's a Raiders fan, I knew I had to go with her. Anyways, flawless artwork, top-tier hygiene, and unhinged sports loyalty. Five stars all day. Just don't talk to her about the referee calls. Go Raiders!!!

I went in, asked enough questions about tattoos and teeth gems to write a master's thesis, took up…read moreover an hour of the owner's time, and bought absolutely nothing. She was still so genuinely nice and helpful that I actually feel guilty. 5 stars for having the patience of a saint. When my brain finally lets me commit to a decision, she is the only person I'm trusting with my skin and teeth!