Jason is an amazing piercer!! He took care of my crew and me so well, and we love the aftercare process with the follow ups! If you're prone to passing out during piercings, highly recommend going here!! They take such good care of you read more

My rook piercing fell out, so I went to get it put back in. Jason was really kind and helpful! He did it free of charge too! Will go again when I actually need a piercing read more

Very professional, informative and nice staff but if you come in busy or not just expect to wait atleast an hour

I got my nose and helix pierced by Jade. She did an amazing job. I felt very comfortable and I was shocked that there was no pain. She helped me pick the perfect location for both piecing and jewelry. Highly recommend. read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - Helix piercing by Jade with BVLA flower cluster. Replaced lobe studs. - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My 3rd visit here, I wanted to get my nose re-pierced 2 yrs of it being closed. The new guidelines to enter is easy to follow, text then wait and you come in with a mask on. There is so many cute selections for nose piercing. I was having a hard time deciding. Jade is so friendly and explained the process, even though I've been through this before with her it was good to hear it again. It was quick and painless. She went over the healing process and made sure I understood before leaving. Clean facility, well lit, friendly staff and lots of parking. Payment was contactless and they have the ability to email the receipt to you with healing instructions in case you lose your paper copy. read more

Second visit, once again, they are amazing! Frank did my tragus. I will return in about a month to have the other side done. I would never trust having my piercings done anywhere else. Thank you again for an awesome time! read more

Shaman Body Mod. was a nice place to get a piercing but the after the fact is not a good experience. I got my triple piercings in March. My left ear on 3/10, and the right on 3/17. On 3/22 my right ear piercing fell out. (Both earrings were screw backs). On 3/28 my left piercing fell out. Each trip I spent hundreds of dollars for jewelry that should last forever. It is a boutique studio, so pricing is matching of the atmospher; however, when you spend this much on jewelry and piercing, you expect good results. Beyond that, you expect lasting results. You certainly do not expect to spend upwards of $500 to have neither piercing last a month, and in the latter case, a week and a half. I haven't had an earring fall out of my ears since I was pierced at age 11. I went back into the studio a bit over a month later- I had tried to come in 2 other times during the month, but the line was too long each time, and I waited upwards for an hour. I completely understand that the studio had clients (and I am so glad a local/small business was so busy) but that is the explanation as to why it took me so long to re-enter the studio. My second piercer was Tyler, who I cannot give a good review of, as he was truly the epitome of bad customer service. I had actually found one of my earrings and the back after having fallen out, (the right earring), and I took it back to the studio to have it put in again. I asked Tyler if there was any sort of discount- given that both earrings had fallen out. I was planning to purchase again with Shaman, but was quickly discouraged from doing so, on account of Tyler's I was not expecting a free earring or piercing, but rather I was looking for any gesture to reduce the cost of me purchasing another earring from Shaman. I work in customer service, and have for upwards of a decade, and while I wouldn't have been disappointed if no accommodation was made, and in fact, I would have purchased again from Shaman had Tyler been polite in the slightest. Unfortunately, Tyler was beyond rude and unapologetic, that I decided not to purchase again from Shaman. He was dismissive, arrogant, and refused to acknowledge that his piercing was done in a manner that was executed poorly and insufficiently. I had to plead with him to put my earring back in, which was infected/irritated as a result of having to aggravate the piercing site and put in my own earring. Then I had to BEG him to look at my other triple (which he did not pierce) to advise me how to aid the healing process, despite having had both done at his studio. I must say, although both of my piercings fell out, Jason pierced me first, and he was excellent. He was friendly, kind, and helpful. I would certainly visit Jason or Pineapple if you are looking for a piercing. Tyler was beyond disrespectful and utterly rude. I would have (and never have) treated a customer like he did me. In fact, he smiled and shrugged when I told him my piercing didn't even last a week and a half. I would really like to give a good review of Shaman, but I had such a bad experience that I cannot. read more

Shaman modifications is the only place I would recommend anyone going to for piercings. Jason in particular made my experience just so incredible; I have no words to really describe it justly. I was so nervous to get my septum pierced (we joked about how we'll get tattoos any day but piercings seem to be more nerve wracking), but have always wanted that piercing. The moment I walked into the shop, I was greeted warmly by him and Mercedes. The shop is immaculate, so clean and so respectful of not only Covid protocol, but just sanitation in general. Then came the actual piercing. Jason made me feel so comfortable before, during and after. He told me what to do, and when, especially with my breath. It was such a quick piercing I barely noticed it, other than a pinch. My septum fully healed in only 2 months, and it's all thanks to piercing a bit larger (at 12 g). I don't live in Austin, so I had to communicate with Jason via IG (or email) about my healing. He was always prompt and responsive, giving tips along the way (not that it was even needed since the healing was so seamless!) but I mention this because I'm 4 months post-piercing, my septum has healed PERFECTLY, and I accidentally sneeze it out in the shower LOL. I was frantic and asking Jason if I can get a new retainer sent to me. He again, so prompt and responsive within just a few minutes, directed me to a local shop to get a new retainer (I live in Virginia). Thank you again to shaman, and specifically Jason! You are truly a VIP and wonderful piercer and person. Thank you for genuinely caring for your customers so deeply. It does not go unnoticed! read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - First pierced October 2022 - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was an eye-opening experience getting my first piercing--septum. For me, this was a ceremonial effort to create a clean cut for myself, letting go of something that I needed to release. I was surprised how much of a head rush it was, getting pierced and then sitting up while the world swirled around me. I was impressed with the team's safety standards, and their educational resources to support the healing process. This particular piercing requires 6-8 weeks of healing, with a U-shaped titanium retainer in place, before receiving the ring. For me, it was a long wait, but ultimately worthwhile for something that now feels like a permanent part of me. read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - Septum piercing - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

I cannot recommend Shaman and Frank enough! They were all so professional and friendly. Frank not only talked me through every step, he made great recommendations and was all around awesome. I'm obsessed with my daith piercing, thanks so much! read more

Pineapple is a great piercer and Shaman Modifications is always the #1 piercing shop I will always recommend. That being said Shaman modifications is always the place I turn to when looking for a new piercing or jewelry. About a month ago I decided to try a different piercer. This person had a really bad attitude from the start and was very unprofessional each time we interacted. He wore a thick surgical mask-- a kN95 mask. Initially entering the shop, I misheard what he was saying and from that point forward every conversation with him was antagonistic. We also had a difference in opinion with placement of a piercing. And that honestly made things worse. He acted with short patience as if he was annoyed that he had to talk to me. The only person in the shop that day with more patience and respect was the helper/apprentice. I wish he was the one who helped me instead. The terrible interaction I had experience with Travis G. made me not want to return to Shaman Modifications for a while. Unless he decides to move on. Yes, he knew what to do when it came to piercing professionally but he did not act in professional manner. read more

Highly recommend!! Incredibly knowledgeable and the customer service is amazing:) Thank you! read more

Jason is literally the best. He's fixed two piercings of mine, one of which was pierced with terrible quality jewelry at another local shop, which shall remain nameless. The piercing he's done for me since has healed perfectly. He helped me order a custom piece, and the process was amazingly simple. I love the fact that these piercers take the time to explain, confirm understanding, and explain again. I will never go anywhere else than Jason at Shaman Modifications. Pros: just about any aspect of the piercing process is beautifully tailored to you. The piercers are highly trained and APP certified. Shop is clean, and obviously cared for. Music is fun. Jewelry is the highest quality and custom orders are easy to start. The piercers help you pick out jewelry before the piercing. Maybe(?) the single con is ALSO a pro: the jewelry is very high quality, so you're paying the price for it. They do have titanium available, you just have to ask for it, but why would you when you have such a great selection of beautiful pieces to put in from the jump? If you're going to put pretty and fun jewelry in after it heals anyway, why not just have it pierced with pretty jewelry that you know is safe for your body? read more

Two months ago I got my nose pierced here (and haven't had ANY problems with the healing). The employees took intense covid precautions (which I really appreciated; they limited the number of people in the lobby and wore special masks while giving piercings). Chris helped me have a great experience; this is my third time getting my nose pierced and this was the closest thing to a pain-free experience I had with getting my nose pierced. I barely felt the piercing happen and didn't bleed. Chris was great!! Super friendly, and helped me relax when I was about to get the piercing. I also love the variety of jewelry they had in the shop! It took me a long time to decide what I wanted--so many cute choices!! So happy I got the piercing here; if you're in Austin and looking for your next piercer, I see why Shaman Modifications has five stars on Yelp. Parking situation: on-site read more

Jason pierced my son's ears this afternoon. Very professional and made sure my son knew that he was in control and repeatedly checked for consent My son is absolutely thrilled with his piercings! It's a great, clean shop. We will definitely utilize their services in the future! read more

Pineapple is the best!! He talked me through everything and has the best healing methods. Everyone in the store made me feel welcomed and safe. read more

They were so clean and cautious of covid regulations. My nose piercing didn't hurt at all and I loved the effort that was put into the placement! read more

Awesome experience! You can tell the owner and all the employees genuinely care about the shop. Everything was SO clean and they really walk through every step in the process. Frank did my ear piercings and he was so friendly and knowledgeable! I'll be back for more piercings in the future read more

USA day did me dirty and I lost my absolute favorite pair of plugs, but it almost feels worth it for the opportunity to check out Shaman Modifications. All the jewelry they sell here is of amazing quality that can only be bested by their phenomenal customer service. 10/10 would recommend read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing!!! Love this place and I am so happy I found it. The staff was wonderful and the process was seamless. They do follow ups with you in 4-5 weeks to check on your piercing.. I mean who does that?? Sooo i did spend WAY more than I thought, but I realized that this was apart of my spiritual journey and I have been wanting this for over 10 years. Now the process is quick and less painful than a Brazilian (lol). Super sanitary and they let you process however you want too during the piercing. The total with the tip, gold/topaz heart and piercing was $280.00. Now the actual titanium jewelry process is only $68-87. I just got a $200 dollar piece of jewelry and tipped $20. Please don't let my price scare you off. This place is worth it and the best experience possible! read more

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I gotta say, this was probably one of the best customer experiences I've ever had. I was absolutely blown away. Cody was incredibly professional, informative, and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. I initially went in hoping to get a second opinion on an industrial, but Cody confirmed my ear was not compatible with such a piercing (something about the helix and how my scapha/scaffold sticks out). I still wanted a piercing and Cody gave me his honest opinions on what would suit the shape of my ears. I did not feel pressured to make a decision and he did not try to upsell me on anything. He told me he wanted me to do something that I would be happy with. For an anxious person like me, I truly felt at ease when I was considering my options. I ended up choosing the flat piercing. Before getting set up in the piercing room, he gave me a clear and thorough overview of the aftercare. When it was go time, he walked me through every step of the way which made me feel relaxed as I awaited the pain. The piercing hurt only briefly. He was also good at the small talk, which made the process even easier. I had such a positive experience and Cody is a super awesome piercer. I'll definitely go back for additional piercings next time I'm in town. read more

Shaman is the only place I trust to pierce me. Over the years, I've gotten three piercings by three different piercers and they have all healed beautifully. Trust me, it is 100% worth the price if you want your piercing done correctly. The staff is extremely lovely, professional, and knowledgeable about the piercing itself and the healing process. Do NOT risk it by going elsewhere, it's not worth it. read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - Septum pierced by Chis, nostril by Jade - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Incredibly dismissive and inattentive staff. I came in to buy a pair of earrings for a piercing I have already had - not only did they make me sign a consent form for me to LOOK AT THE JEWLERY IN MY SIZE they also told me that I had to WAIT FOR TWENTY MINUTES!!! I specifically asked if they had eyelets in the Tawapa brand and they responded that they did have a small selection. I went for food and when I came back they mentioned that they had nothing but glass and titanium in my size. Horrible customer service. Maybe you should hire someone to work at the front desk and employee people in this economy? Never coming back. read more

Jewelry is great, however they needs to have labels and be upfront with the prices. I felt hesitant even asking and cheap if I did so. Won't be going back due to being out of budget. read more

Absolutely loved my experience! Pineapple was great, made me feel super comfortable and was very thorough. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - Daith piercing - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We just visited to get second earlobe piercings for my daughter. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the studio, their clear commitment to communication and safety, and how kind they were to everyone who walked in. Mercedes pierced my daughter's ears and she did a fabulous job. Helped calm her nerves, thought through the placement for a long time which I really appreciated, and was just overall lovely. It's certainly more expensive than somewhere in the mall, but I felt what we received was worth it. read more

This place is awesome. Great customer service, clean & a ton of quality jewelry to choose from. I stopped by the Anderson Mills location first. I wanted to get my forward helix pierced. Jade greeted me and told me she would have to check my anatomy. She ruled out piercing me to err on the side of caution (which I 100% appreciate) but told me I could check with the other piercers on a different day or the other location. She even gave me a coupon for the inconvenience. I ended up having her upgrade my conch jewelry to a simple gold BVLA seam ring that was $150. (I have zero problem paying for quality! It's taken me forever to find a shop that has so many in stock or even carries quality jewelry. Others have requested that I find one online & they can order for me. No thanks.) She figured the size and changed it for me. SHE IS SO SWEET! I ended up running over to the other location since we drove an hour to get to Shaman. With coronavirus going on, they immediately had me wash my hands- love that. Frank is new to Shaman but is an absolute pro. He took a look at my ear and said it wouldn't be an issue to pierce me at all! He walked me through tons of jewelry options & wasn't annoyed that I like things pretty simple. I ended up just getting a simple cz. He was so informative, upbeat and professional, I ended up adding a piercing! Attached are photos of his work (3 days old) & the new gold seam ring Jade helped me out with. Frank pierced my forward helix & added a 3rd lobe piercing to my right ear. Couldn't be happier! This place will forever be my go-to spot for jewelry & piercings. Highly recommend! read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - 3rd lobe piercing done by Frank. Gold seam ring swapped out by Jade. - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is incredible. Their jewelry inventory is top-notch - from affordable, yet quality pieces to literal works of art. I have been here twice now and can't recommend them highly enough. The piercers are patient, helpful and clearly the best around. As a bonus: During Covid, they are ON TOP OF IT. Everything is super clean and disinfected. Love this place. read more

I was VERY impressed with the professionalism, customer service quality, and legitimacy of covid-19 protective measures. On top of that, my piercing process was easy and seamless (I was a walk-in). Covid-wise, only 6 people allowed in at a time, everyone must wear a mask, everyone must wash hands upon entering (with an automatic dispenser and paper towels since air dryers spread germs), plastic coverings that are replaced for the iPads for info/signing upfront and paying, and proper sanitary precautions in room (mine was my nose, so he had an N-95 to make sure he and myself were safe). So many little things to make the process safe. All in all, super friendly and knowledgeable staff that walks you through the process and gives you very thorough information upfront. I absolutely loved it and would go back! read more

This place is awesome! Everyone here is super professional and made me feel really comfortable getting my ears pierced. I've had bad experiences before so I was really apprehensive, but they had an incredible after care guide that has worked great for me. Right when you walk in the door they have you wash your hands, and the piercer wears heavy duty sanitation gear, and I felt really safe esp. during covid times! Highly recommend this place. read more

They are very COVID conscious and gave me lots of information on how to properly care for my piercing! I got a tragus, and it's healing great right now. No complications at all. I will say the piercing is on the pricier side but definitely worth every penny. read more

On recommendation of a friend, checked out James here for a water color tattoo. Great communication back and forth, James was upfront with his technique and what I could expect the day I drove in. It had been 8 years since my last tattoo and some of the nerves had returned, but James was completely professional and reassuring. I sent him pics of what I was looking for and he came up with a brilliant and unique tattoo! Process took over 2 hours but was very efficient. James followed up with both sending pics of the work along with an email of clear care instructions. Will definitely come back for my next tattoo - and I won't wait another 8 years! read more

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went with my friends and the person who pierced our ears (Jason) was very thorough and did an amazing job! Very clean and I would definitely come back for another piercing! read more

Best experience I've ever had at a piercing studio. The highest quality materials, the most professional staff and streamline process. read more

I really appreciate the attention to detail/ hygiene here. Travis performed the most painless piercing on my tragus that I've ever experienced. This is truly the most thorough place I've ever been to. read more

Had the best experience here yesterday. Got my 3rd lobe piercing redone (it closed over the years) and left tragus. The process is so easy and makes it safe during COVID. You scan the QR code and wait for a text to let you know you can come into the store. The store is so nice, clean and bright. Jewelry selection is AMAZING. There are so many great quality options. Chris helped me and he is wonderful! The staff ensures that you know all aftercare instructions and will answer any and all questions you have. Re: pricing. there have been references to the higher cost here. Keep in mind the quality of the jewelry (14K gold, 18K gold selections, among others). That alone makes the price higher bc you're paying for gold options and not sterling silver or other lower cost metals. The price for the piercings themselves are so fair for what you're getting - experience, aseptic technique, legit after care instructions and a f/u appt. I don't know about y'all, but if i'm getting a permanent piercing I would just want to do it once correctly and not have to worry that it won't heal, get infected, etc. To summarize.... this is the best piercing studio we have. GO HERE. read more

Efficient, friendly, knowledgable, hygienic, and kind team. They take covid precautions very seriously and have a great system in place. Chris was fantastic, will be back read more

I got 3 earlobe piercings here on the same day. It's been about 4 weeks later and I haven't gotten an infection! The team here is fantastic, and the shop is so clean it feels sterile, which is GREAT when it comes to a piercing shop. They have such a wide variety of jewelry you can choose from! I just loved how professional and helpful the team was! Chris did my piercing and he was awesome! 10/10 recommend! read more

Amazing experience! I drove all the way to Austin from San Antonio because my go to place is currently not piercing under the mask. Chris helped me pick out some cute new jewelry and made great suggestions. Very professional and personable, I would highly recommend :) read more

I had my ear pierced by Shaman at the tattoo convention in August 2019. No issues there except I picked out a stud, they pierced me, then realized they used the wrong stud and did it again. I didn't have any issues with aftercare and it healed with no issues, that said I really didn't follow their instructions of not getting the piercing wet etc, my last piercing had different instructions and i used those. Today, I was ready for new Hoops to put on to replace the initial piercing. I would have been happy with just buying them and going home but instead they removed my current piercings and put in the new ones. I didn't expect that but it was a nice gesture. read more