I went to piercing 101 today & I had an amazing experience. I was checked in as a walk-in and I…read moreonly had to wait about 30 minutes which I felt was fair-- the staff while I was waiting, let me pick out which size I would like and I was kind of unsure because I didn't know if I wanted small or big and they were very kind and helping me figure out which size I would like. My piercer was named Lily and she was very kind. She could tell again that I was unsure of which size I wanted and put each size up to my nose and was very patient in letting me decide. She was very nice and soft spoken and did a really good job with my piercing and I'm very satisfied. She was very thorough and explaining the directions of the aftercare with my piercing. Overall, this was definitely a really nice experience. My little sister got her earrings changed out and they were so kind. She is only nine years old. They are very patient and she was very scared but they did a really good job. Definitely recommend coming here!

We had Lily as our person for our teen. She was so friendly, professional and easy to communicate…read morewith. We love that she let our group into the private room and she gave our other child a lollipop - a cute touch and kept her busy. This was the highlight of our experience, working with her. We were a walk in so that experience was a little overwhelming at first; having 2-3 people greet us, sign waivers and verbally explain the pricing to us. There was one main person that was just running through everything so quickly that I just couldn't register everything they were saying. I think it would be nice to have a visual price list to look at for our own pace while we make a decision. It felt pressured and rushed. But once we were actually taken care of by Lily and one other person, it didn't feel as overwhelming. Overall aside from the first part of the experience, it was fantastic. Our teen felt comfortable with Lily and it went so smoothly!

Literally did NOT love this experience. We were just sitting there vibing and suddenly they usher…read moreanother client into the room without even asking us?? No warning, no "are you okay with sharing the room?" nothing. I look up and my friends are being told to scoot over by some dude! But they're super strict about "no pictures allowed" for "privacy," yet it's totally fine to stick random people in the same room as us?? Make it make sense. For how overpriced it is, you'd think basic privacy would be included. The whole thing just felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. Definitely not coming back.

I got my nose pierced and was told to return after swelling went down to get shorter piece so the…read morediamond isn't sticking so far away from the skin. I did and the piece was too short. Was told I could order a custom piece but for some reason that didn't happen. I was offered money back on piece that was too small but was so frustrated and disappointed I left. I said I was really disappointed. Seems like too long or too short shouldn't be only choices.

Thank you Chelstine for being patient with me and covering up an old tattoo of mine. I will show…read morethe before and after pics. Original tattoo done by someone else. If you're looking for an american traditional tattoo, then 454 is right place.

This review is long overdue. For years I wanted a tattoo but wasn't sure what I wanted to get and…read moreif I would like having something on me for life. I had an epiphany over a few events that happened in my life these past couple years and decided it was time. A friend of mine referred me to Sergio. I had in mind what I wanted. I went and saw him and showed him the design. I made an appointment got my tattoo and have been back five more times since that time from a couple years ago. I really like his work and he has not let me down on all the tattoos I've gotten from him and I want to get a couple more. I really like his specialties in work and they remind me of my time in the South Pacific and time at Pearl Harbor. I also like the shop it is a really cool place with a fantastic atmosphere.

I purchased a bracelet for my son a few months ago and the lady helping me knew I was looking to…read moreget it engraved but yet added the warranty and never mentioned getting it engraved would mess with warranty. The clamp on the bracelet recently broke so I called to see how warranty works and was informed that because I got it customized they might not be able to take it back but lady on the phone said she'd ask management and give me a call back. I've been waiting for that call since Saturday at 5pm

Hidden charges. Make sure you double check the charges before you give your payment. I was told…read more"you're covered for a year, so if anything happens, just bring them in" but nowhere in that statement did she mention that there was a cost associated with it. $14 for the set I bought with the piercing and $3 I'm assuming for the second pair that was 40% off. My fault that I wasn't paying attention, but when I was talking to my husband and breaking down the cost, I realized it didn't make sense that the total was $125 when it should have been around $102. I tried calling them back for over an hour and all I got was a busy tone (they weren't busy) and the chat service online wasn't helpful. Refunds need to be processed at a store, they won't do it over the phone. I'm happy with the piercing. But as far as service goes, it was severely lacking - they weren't very friendly and the fact that the phone seems to not be a "working" number was a bummer.

Michael and his team was fantastic. My 5 year old was really nervous but he put her at ease, made…read moreher laugh and pierced both ears in tandem with a colleague. We did mother daughter piercings & it's the first time I've had a needle vs. a gun. I highly recommend their beautiful selection of jewelry. My daughter opted for a beautiful pink stud that she loves, and Michael ear mapped my 3rd hole with precision and beautiful tiny studs to create a cascading effect. Aftercare is incredibly easy (it's a saline mist spray). Don't get your kids pierced at the mall, visit puncture theory in Escondido for a smooth piercing experience.

I just needed to re-pierce an old ear piercing that had closed. These guys are totally legit and do…read moreall sorts of piercings and have quality jewelry too. Really cool people and helpful. I felt completely comfortable and confident with Michael and his process.

I just wanna give a big shout out to Maggie!! She came through with getting me an appointment ASAP…read more I was going through it and needed some tattoo therapy last minute. She hooked me up at the arcade on Coast Highway thank you thank you. Amazing customer service will definitely be back. Vibe is most definitely chill!!!

I highly recommend booking with JT, he did a flawless tatt that I will forever love. The atmosphere…read morein there is awesome, the music was great while getting my work done. If you want a man that takes pride in his work, ask for JT.

Ollie the Impaler at Locally Famous is amazing. He walked me through my ear piercing options with…read morepatience and care. His training and experience made me feel comfortable. After care is so important to any piercing and based on my line of work, I had to go for a more traditional piercing than what I was considering. I went with two additional lobe piercings versus a cartilage option (there are soooo many different options for ear piercings and he went through all of it with me!!)! Overall, I felt like this was the best decision for me, based off the consultation with Ollie and I'm really happy with the results. This place passes all the vibe checks and I'd recommend Ollie without hesitation. 5 stars all around!

Highly recommend Ollie the Impaler if you're wanting a piercing. He's got a great personality and…read morereally knows what he's doing. He was very friendly and answered all my questions, even though I wasn't the one who got pierced. My friend was nervous and he was very patient with her, and was able to set her at ease. He very thoroughly explained the process to her and did the piercing without causing her any pain. He's also fair priced. He has a very clean space that is nicely decorated all around. Definitely a cool dude, while being very professional. My only complaint would be how hot the place was. It was even humid in there.

I have been to Ollie the impaler twice now. Each time he took extra care to make sure my anatomy…read morewas right, the available jewelry was right, and that the piercing was done in the safest and most appropriate way possible. Even though I have many other piercings, he always takes time to go into detail about aftercare and things to look out for. Also a very calm and friendly vibe from both the piercer and the shop. Overall, I highly recommend, especially if you are nervous for a first time piercing!

Checked out Ollie The Impaler after discovering them online! They have such a cool name that I…read moreabsolutely *had* to get pierced by them and I did! Got my second pair of lobes done with titanium and I 100% am coming back for more. From start to finish the whole experience was Incredibly transparent, friendly and comfortable vibes! Thanks Ollie!!!! Recommending you to all my friends and family :).

Katherine Parada is the absolute best! I've had 4 sessions with her in as many months, and have…read morebrought several family and friends back with me. We all LOVE the pieces that she's done for us! In addition to being creative and highly skilled, she's also really fun and easy to talk to. Every session has been enjoyable, and I always feel excited and proud to bring another loved one in to get tattooed by her. Kat takes the time to really understand the vision and heart behind each request, then works hard to bring that request to life! My tattoos are beautiful and have all healed well. They turned out even better than I was envisioning! I get compliments on them all the time. I'm already dreaming up my next tattoos and can't wait to work with Kat again! As far as the shop itself, Golden Child is clean, professional, and friendly. Every time I've come in, the owner and multiple other artist swing by throughout the session to check on Kat and on me, see if we need anything, and compliment the tattoo. Golden Child has built a little family, and it resonates in everything they do. Highly recommend!

I was not satisfied with my visit to Golden Child today because I believe the experience should…read morehave been handled better. This will be a detailed review of what I observed and experienced. Short version: Better time management is needed with appointments and clients who have placed deposits. There is no reason for clients to be scheduled for specific appointment times if they are then left waiting 30+ minutes past that time to be seen. Also blood around the piercing site should be properly cleaned before allowing the client to leave. Longer version: I made an appointment for my baby's earlobe piercing at 1:30 PM. We arrived at 1:20 PM to check in and were greeted and asked to complete the waiver online. While we were waiting, there were multiple clients in the foyer, it seemed like a busy part of the day but I was relived to have made an appointment for our visit . During this time, another client was visibly upset and speaking with Birdie. That interaction escalated to the point where they moved the conversation outside. Our appointment was with Birdie, we waited patiently while this was handled. However, this interaction extended into our appointment time. Birdie finished the conversation around or shortly after 1:30 PM, at which point she appeared visibly flustered and behind schedule. Another client who had been waiting before us was taken back, and we continued to wait. We were not called back until close to 2:00 PM, approximately 30 minutes past our scheduled appointment time. At that point, our baby was understandably fussy from the extended wait. When we were finally brought back, Birdie explained the process and how she wanted us to hold the baby. However, the entire interaction felt rushed. I understand that infant piercings require efficiency, but that does not justify a rushed appointment process. No piercing should be rushed, regardless of the client's age. Additionally, directly after the piercing, we noticed visible blood left on and around my daughter's earlobe. I will include photos for reference. I thought based on standard infection control practices and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, any visible blood should be properly cleaned and the area disinfected before the client leaves. I personally have a good amount of body piercings that were done at reputable piercing shops and have never left without the piercing sight being cleaned and inspected. Final concern: My main concerns are the lack of time management with scheduled appointments, the rushed nature of the procedure, and the inadequate cleaning after the piercing. I believe these are important areas that should be addressed for client safety and overall service quality.

I got a tattoo here last year. I asked for a fine-line design, but the result came out much bolder…read morethan expected. It's still a cute tattoo and I appreciate the work, it just didn't match the delicate fine-line style I requested. I'd recommend going over line thickness and style very clearly beforehand.

Mike inked a great tattoo for me to help me with my mindfulness journey. His lines were clean and…read morethe healed tattoo was crisp and matches the shade of my other tattoos. Nice job for sure, the studio was clean and sanitary, and the rate was fair. I'll be back for more work for sure.