My friend and I came to get our nipples pierced on the 13th of March. Ten days later I had to get…read moremy right nipple piercing removed and so did my friend. The piercing went under my skin and was in a lot of pain. We had to go to a different place to get them removed. The piercing was not only in the wrong spot but it was also slanted and did not have a long enough rod.

sold me jewelry saying it was 10 mm when its around 8mm said no refunds or exchanges after it was…read morebrought

My friend and i were able to get same day/ same time appmts for small ink. Almost Everyone was…read moreprofessional, everyone was friendly. I will be back and i do recommend! Just do your homework on artists and call ahead. And remember, always tip your artist, even for a small tat!

Came in for a few piercings and Charlie was the best. I recommended him to a few friends who also…read morehad a great experience.

Darwin did my nose piercing and he was amazing! Great selection of jewelry, a very clean studio,…read moreand everyone was so knowledgeable and kind. Will definitely be back to get more piercings done.

Had a smooth septum piercing appointment here. Blake was willing to mask while doing my piercing…read moreand was both informative and funny! Make sure to bring your cash.

Brook was great. All I needed was some jewelry for my existing piercing and none of the other…read morenearby places would even talk to me without an apppointment. Even when I poked my head in asking if I could look at the jewelry case- wouldn't let me. Anyway I found this place. Parking was easy, like I said brook was super helpful and so friendly. I hope to be back for a tattoo.

Cesar is awesome at Sincere Tattoo! My tat came out even better than the pic I showed him for…read moreinspiration. Will definitely be back for my future tattoos. Thanks Cesar! I love it!

The most FANTASTIC shop/artist I have ever been too. Fernando knows EXACTLY what he is doing when…read moreit comes to professionalism, tattooing and quality. It obviously rubs off to his team as they are ALL amazing artists. Fernando did my full arm sleeve and the amount of people that stop me to talk about the work is astronomical. I've even got pierced here too. VERY SAFE and CLEAN environment. When you sit in the chair here whether it be a tattoo or piercing listen to when I say, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY about the quality of either as they surpass the expectations every time. 10/10 Recommended.

I'm disappointed to have to update my review but my recent experience make it necessary. I went…read moreback to Embassy Tattoo for another piercing (a conch) and had no issues. I asked a question about my original cartilage piercing and I was told that the piercer used a barbell that was too short and there was no way for the piercing to swell and heal properly. My earring was changed but I was charged for a new earring, even though they used the wrong one in the first place. A few weeks later I was cleaning the conch piercing and the earring fell out, and because it was a small earring that screwed into the back, it was not easy to put back in myself or with my husband's help. I called Embassy Tattoo to ask if they could put my earring back in for me, and they said they weren't taking jewelry changes that day because they were running a special for only new piercings. When I said it wasn't a new piercing, it was a 3 week old piercing that fell out, they told me it didn't matter and to stop by the next day. I definitely wasn't waiting a day to put a new piercing back into my ear when it was throbbing, swelling, and would definitely close by then. I went to another tattoo shop nearby who, after saying a new piercing should not have been a screw-in earring, changed the earring for one that snapped in. They also took a look at the new piercing and the original cartilage I got at Embassy Tattoo and said both were pierced on an angle which makes it harder to heal (as I've been experiencing over these last few months). While the staff at Embassy Tattoo are great, I don't see myself going back to after this.

I had a wonderful experience with Hannah and Piercing Joy. I was having a hard time finding a place…read moreto get my baby girls ears pierced because I didn't want a gun to be used and I didn't want to go to a tattoo shop. Communicating and scheduling with Hannah was super easy. She was very nice, professional and patient. I also decided to get my nose pierced. Overall I'm very happy with the experience

Absolutely amazing! I searched for "nose piercing near me" and saw Piercing Joy! I contacted her on…read moreIG and she responded very quickly! I was able to get a same day appointment which was great because had I waited two more days I would have backed out being so nervous. She came in with great energy and explained the process! She made me feel very comfortable. I had a nose piercing previously and she recommend the placement and made sure I was 100% satisfied with my decision. I would recommend Hannah over and over again! She is absolutely amazing!!!

Almost went to a competitor and so glad I didn't. I love that they used single use needles which…read moreallows precision and ease of pleasure. I was lucky enough to get Dom and he was phenomenal. It wasn't painful as I thought. He said breathe, applying a little pressure, push push, and breathe out. It was that easy. I settled on a Tragus and Flat Helix. I absolutely love them. I'm praying no infection with constant cleaning (2x a day) and great healing. The girls up-front were phenomenal. They were all positive and reassuring. They took their time with me, answered all questions, including showing me options with position on the ear. I valued the time including their positive energy.

Clean, nice, quick. I wish there were more jewelry options that were not in gold wash, but other…read morethan that, had a good experience. Piercing went great and healing is going really well. I'll go back.

from the moment you call to the moment you step foot through the door of that shop, you'll feel…read morelike you're in good hands. I did so much research before booking an appointment with Jen because I specifically wanted to get my nipples pierced. I wanted to go to someone with experience and all the reviews online pointed to Jen! getting an appointment was not difficult, you can book online. paperwork must be completed prior to your appointment. when you first arrive, you need to text the number on the door before they let you in. once you are inside, they'll confirm your piercing of choice with you and then Jen pops out of nowhere and takes you into a room! she let me start off with any questions I had and boy, did I have a lot. I had gone down an internet rabbit hole and I knew I needed to speak to an actual professional before the piercing. Jen is a saint with the patience of an angel. she showed me a few photos and helped me figure out if I wanted a vertical or horizontal nipple piercing. she will make sure everything is consensual prior to doing it. I got to pick out my jewelry prior to the piercing and she sanitized the jewelry in the room. now, I knew I went with the right piercer when Jen took her sweet, sweet time marking my nipples. not only did she take her time, she made sure it was even and looked good. I was so impressed with her ability to eyeball a nipple and to get it centered. Jen will mark your nipples a few dozen times, but you want that because the last thing you want is a freaking lopsided piercing so trust the process! when we started the actual process of piercing, she went through how she was going to pierce it and had me take a deep breath to help with the nerves. a nipple piercing seriously hits a little differently than a piercing on your ear. the pain didn't last very long and Jen asked if I needed additional time before piercing my other nipple....which I declined because I really just wanted it done after the piercings, she had me lay there for a bit before sitting up. I know getting up too fast can make some people light headed especially after a piercing and she explained, it can happen especially when the blood flow is redirected after a procedure like so. she went over healing, what to do and what not to do after the piercing and cleaning with me. all in all, Brilliance Piercing is highly recommended. I truly can't thank Jen enough for dealing with my hundreds of questions, making sure my piercings would look good, making sure I was comfortable every step of the way and most of all for just being one of the best professional piercers I have ever encountered. if you're interested in piercing your body in anyway, I cannot recommend Jen enough. she only works two days a week now so for me to snag a 4:50 PM appointment on a Thursday with her was a blessing. also big shout out to Keightley and Elizabeth for their fantastic customer service. they answered all my questions and were super patient with me as well!

I initially came here to get my ears repierced after they closed up during my postpartum period. I…read moreswallowed the high price tag expecting premium service, but their customer service is completely rigid and lacking any basic empathy. Be prepared to spend hundreds of dollars once you factor in the premium jewelry they require you to purchase. Their piercing appointments are scheduled for an hour, yet the actual piercing only takes about 5-10 minutes. A significant portion of the appointment is spent discussing and selling jewelry. The real problem came with the follow-up downsizing appointment. After they emailed me to schedule it, the earliest availability was about a month out. As a new mom coordinating childcare for a baby and making a 40-minute drive through NoVA traffic is not easy. The downsizing appointment itself is only scheduled for 20 minutes, which made what happened next even more frustrating. Unfortunately, there was a lot of traffic on a Saturday and I arrived 12 minutes late. When I got there, a front desk lady met me at the door and refused to let me in. My appointment was canceled on the spot because I hadn't called or texted to say I was running late. I was driving and not checking my phone, which apparently didn't matter. There was no flexibility, no understanding, and no sympathy whatsoever for any circumstances. I was told another client was waiting in their car. So after waiting a month for an appointment, arranging my schedule around a baby, and driving 40 minutes, I left without receiving any service at all. Their policies may be their policies, but customer service matters too. The experience felt cold, inflexible, and completely dismissive. Given how much time is built into their appointments and how heavily they emphasize jewelry sales, I was surprised there was absolutely no flexibility for a customer who was a little late due to traffic. There are plenty of piercing studios out there, and after this experience, I would absolutely not waste time here. The prices are already high, and the lack of consideration for customers and new moms made me feel like a lesser person.

I absolutely recommend Pierce Me. The owner was professional, welcoming, personable and a GREAT…read morepromoter of his own work. Sooo glad I didn't give up my search for a piercer in this area. I was dreading having to go to MoCo or VA! The shop I went to is in a lil suspect-looking suite near Iverson Mall but it was easy to find. Please check out his website and trust him with your next piercing. BTW: he runs specials on a regular. Planning on going again soon for my rook and Christina piercing. When you get your nerve up ... go visit him and tell him you saw it on Yelp.

While drunk on Instagram, I saw a Black Friday offer for their piercing services that I could not…read morepass up. I paid the fee and instantly sobered up out of fear. The next day I made my way to the shop and after a bit of a wait, apparently a lot of people took the opportunity for this special, I was up. Big Tiny was very kind, measured a few times and hooked your girl up with her first monster piercing, the industrial. Pain is a 7 out of 10. I'll update after my jewelry change in 6 - 8 weeks.