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    SLO Piercing

    4.8 (78 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Helix piercings
    Caroline C.

    I cannot say enough good things about my experiences here! It's a tradition of mine to get my ears pierced every year for my birthday, and I've gotten 4 cartilage piercings here. Fernando completely sets this place apart. It's so clear how passionate he is for doing this work WELL and takes piercing seriously, something a lot of shops don't seem to do (stay informed y'all). Fernando is super skilled, and made me feel comfortable and informed throughout the process. I appreciate that he works to get it the way I want but uses his expertise to create the best look and/or healing experience. (For ex, I wanted the snake and stud switched but he let me know the snake would probably catch on my hair a lot and make it a painful recovery. I'm so grateful he told me because hair catching on jewelry hurts a LOT. A few of my piercings struggled in their recovery (my own fault haha), and the procrastinator I am put off visiting Fernando about it. Of course when I did, he switched out the post and the healing process took a 180 turn and I had relief from that day forward. He knows what he's doing -- listen to him about taking care of it and especially downsizing!! Also just have to throw in that he's super generous, a few months after getting my piercing one of them came off in the shower and I stepped on it, bending it. Fernando replaced it, and when I asked what I owe, he just said "Happy Holidays". This dude has my business for life.

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    Eclectic C.

    Years ago when I first got something other than an ear piercing, I had insane issues with healing. I followed directions and ended up having to remove my nose piercing & belly button piercing because they just would not heal. I had better luck when I got my forward triple helix (at another place) but a week after I got my piercings the jewlery fell out. By the time I could get to see that piercer, I needed a new piercing and new jewlery but somehow it was not placed correctly and bothers me! Finally, I found Chavez by referral and he takes his time, makes sure everything is what you want, and my piercing have healed so insanely well that getting ready for 2 more! *also? He has talked with me on ways to try to correct the bad forward helix. He's very kind and communicates well!! Def a must for any piercing!

    Pierced earlobe

    I was recommended this place by a coworker and I'm so glad I went with her recommendation! Raven greeted us and made us feel welcomed from the get go. It was my first time getting a piercing and Raven made sure to ask for questions at every step of the process. She was very knowledgeable and kind. Sanitation seemed to be their #1 here and it was super comforting to see everything getting wiped down, gloves being used, hands being washed. Everything. Their selection of jewelry was good enough for a first timer like me and the prices for them were very fair. I want to come back when the healing is done to get other pieces! I don't know if I'll ever get another piercing aside from my lobes but if I do, I definitely will be coming back here. Loved the experience.

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    Super nice staff and great selection of earrings. Lots of cute BVLA pieces and the staff was very helpful.

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    Very nice and professional, Raven was lovely. The process was quick, and painless. Definitely recommend.

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    Excellent work done here. Very professional, they know what they're doing. If you need a piercing this is a place to check out.

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    This is DEFINITELY the place to go! I took my 8 year old granddaughter to The Gold Bar to get her…read moreears pierced. She had already backed out several times prior with her mom. Desi and Annie were absolutely wonderful and made all the difference-she never felt pressured, just scared, and actually went through with it this time. They pierced both ears at the same time, which was a huge help. Desi let her hold her stuffed dog the entire time, explained every step clearly, and comforted her the whole way through. Desi and Annie also helped us pick out the perfect earrings. They were both patient and genuinely kind from start to finish. They truly went above and beyond to make a very nervous little girl feel safe and cared for. Highly recommend The Gold Bar, especially for kids!

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