I've been going to Tom for piercings for myself and my daughter for the last 6-7 years. He always…read moretakes his time lining it up perfectly. He will tell you if you don't have the proper anatomy for a piercing which is a GOOD thing. A couple of weeks after I had my tragus pierced, it got snagged in my hair and pulled out. My daughter and I desperately tried to get it back in, but only made it so much worse and more swollen. I called Tom and he told me to come in. He got it back in and gave me some instructions to help the damaged me and my daughter did. He told me to call him in a week or two with an update. Between my daughter and I we have about 15 piercings that were done by Tom. They all healed beautifully. I send everyone I know to Tom and they have the same experiences we have. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Reposting from Google because I don't think my other review is warning enough people about the…read morepiercer's incompetence here: Went in for a double helix piercing on the recommendation of a coworker who'd had nipples done and loved her experience. Wish I could say the same for mine. I didn't realize until I went home and was shopping for replacement jewelry how much was wrong with my new piercings. First issue: he pierced my helix at 20G (no discussion prior, and they "don't stock jewelry" so I had no choice in the matter) and EVERYTHING you will find online says it should be 16 - 18 at minimum - to prevent tearing/cheese cutter/rejection in such a sensitive area. Secondly, he applied butterfly backs to close them!! They're a huge infection risk and don't allow enough room for post-piercing swelling. By day 3 I was in agony, the backing was fully pushing against my skin and it was ANGRY. I went to another piercer to have the jewelry swapped out for what it should have been in the first place - 18G titanium threadless. Thirdly, he recommends soap and water with q-tips to clean, when the standard recommendation is sterile saline. Antibacterial soap is too harsh on freshly pierced skin and apparently leads to more irritation. The other piercer told me Tom used to have a great reputation in the area, but that lately they've been getting more and more people coming to get his mistakes fixed at their shop. I would firmly NOT recommend getting pierced here. Now that the swelling has gone down, it's easy to see how HORRIBLY PLACED these piercings are - they're pointing fully under the curve of the ear! I don't even know if I'll be able to put hoops in these without them hitting the ridge instead. If only there were a license for piercers - Tom should lose his if there was! Added on months later: Since the healing process is several months along now and there isn't any more swelling on my ear, it's very easy to see just how badly pierced this helix was. One piercing completely rejected. The one I'm left with faces at a downward angle, and is completely hidden by the curve of the cartilage when viewed from a normal profile angle. It's unusable, and has to be taken out. I was never contacted by the shop OR the piercer following this review to offer to repierce or refund or ANYTHING: they clearly just don't give a shit about the quality of work they put out there in the world. What a waste of my time and pain and attention in keeping it cared for.

Every thing with Cassie went amazing, she is a great , I have gone to her for 10 years and she has…read moredone many tattoos for me. I love each one of them, each has a special. I could not be happier. I also have used Jenn for my piercings and I love it as well, also oz did one piercing for me he was amazing, he said it would hurt but it barely hurt. Thank you , Joyce smith Love love Cassie and staff , Sam checks you in and also does tattoos, very nice '''family''

I attended an animal charity event they hosted to get pricing on having my ears pierced. They…read moreweren't busy then so they could do it right away. Their price was half of what I was quoted at another place. But what I loved most was the amount of knowledge the technician had. She said they have to study 2 years on all kinds of subjects including health and the medical aspect of piercing before they can get licensed. She was gentle and did a great job piercing my ears. The after care instructions were printed and very clear and I didn't have any trouble at all. I will definitely return if I have any other body piercing done.

I came in this morning looking to get bilateral vertical labrets. The lady that greeted me at the…read morefront desk was very accommodating and insightful! When I filled out the paperwork (stabpad was down so you had to fill out physical paperwork) for my piercing more customers came in and she was also very thorough with them! The environment is very clean and calming, love the all white interior and the display cases! I believe my piercers name was Zack and he was very quick and efficient, I was in zero pain! I think the paperwork took longer than it did to pierce me and it was honestly just checking boxes.

I got pierced by Shelby and it was a great experience. I was super nervous about the piercing I was…read moregetting and she helped make me feel more comfortable and was very thorough with aftercare instructions. Very patient and friendly. The studio was very clean and organized. I called this studio multiple times before coming in and they always answered any questions I had and were very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone. You pay for quality and care which is exactly what I got when I came here.

My fiancé and I went to their Valentine's Day flash tattoo event and got there early to beat the…read morelines. Check in was easy and they are very upfront and honest about their pricing. The studio itself is so cool. They have winding stairs to their upstairs rooms and they have very comfortable couches you can wait on. Everything was very clean, even the bathroom was spotless. Getting the tattoo was super quick but the line work was very clean. They did an amazing job!

This is such a good piercing place in Pittsburgh! I haven't been to any others in Pittsburgh to be…read morefair, but I trust this place a lot. They're very skilled, knowledgeable, and clean (which is so important for a piercing place.) The guy who does piercings is so cool and really friendly. He's very helpful with advising you about pain levels, with telling you how to clean your piercing, and with helping you pick out your jewelry; he's also very patient as you're deciding where the piercing should go. He makes you feel really calm and less nervous when getting the actual piercing too, which I appreciate a lot. I've gotten pierced here on two separate days and have had great experiences with him both times. He also works really fast, so you're in and out with a new piercing pretty quickly. Piercing prices are honestly really reasonable for the quality and service you're getting. My friend's piercing fell out after she got it done here and she came back and they helped her put it back in safely. No complaints here! PSA they do 2 piercings for the price of 1 on Tuesdays, but the wait can get REALLY long since everyone and their mom shows up on that day for the deal. Would advise going earlier to secure your spot if you're going on Tuesday, otherwise you'll make the piercing guy stay hours past closing :( The waiting area inside is pretty limited (only a few couches) so if it's really crowded you might have to leave and come back. Also Sushi Kim 2 right next door is the perfect place for dinner if you're waiting for your piercing during dinner time. It's some of the best sushi and Korean food in the city. Highly recommend checking it out :)

Really liked this place. I got an industrial, Max was super nice and did an amazing job. They have…read morea really nice assortment of jewelry and the staff is awesome. Can't recommend enough! Thank you

Best piercing experience I've ever had. Tanner and everyone else there were very friendly and…read moreencouraging. I will never get a piercing anywhere else

My tattoo! Woody brought my precious princess Nonie's snout to life even better than I could…read moreimagine. Welcoming, fun and clean shop.

Let me begin by saying if you want a tattoo THIS is the place to get it. The skill level,…read moreexperience and quality are second to nothing. I did my research and after consulting several artists Dooner here at Up in Arms was my final answer! Let me just say that being my first tattoo I was cautious in finding a good artist in a clean, comfortable location. I could go on and on but who likes to read a long review so let me just say, the staff and Dooner are professional and friendly and are there for YOU. The entire experience from scheduling to the preparation to the actual appointment including aftercare was seamless and simple. Yes you must get an appointment months in advance, but you can possibly get a walk in as well. I booked mine three months out but I also had a 5 hour piece of art. Dooner was exceptional and handled my anxiety like a champ. I felt comfortable the entire time other than the first tattoo jitters I'm sure most go through. The parlor was clean and comfortable with a great music selection playing. Conversation was easy and the entire experience, AWESOME! I highly recommend Dooner or his colleagues for your next art piece. You will be stoked as I've already had many people compliment me on mine. I am already considering a second piece, and I know where I'll be going

My girlfriends and I had a fantastic experience!! Joe was so kind and hilarious - we were laughing…read moreso much I forgot to be nervous! He pierced my ears quickly with very little pain and they are perfectly even. The prices were great as well - I paid $50 for my second lobe piercings (both the service and jewelry) but honestly, I would have paid more just because it was such a blast to talk to him. My friend paid $35 for her cartilage piercing, which is by far the best price for miles around. Luckily, none of us passed out, peed, or did both in quick succession. The shop was clean and the other staff were very friendly as well. Overall, we had so much fun and Joe did a great job with all of our piercings!

Got my nose pierced for the fourth time (my bad and NEVER at Boney Joe's) the other day…read more I'm no youngster and I have to say the gentleman who did the piercing couldn't have been nicer. I felt quite comfortable. He knows what he is doing b/c this piercing, unlike the others, was like a small pinch and that was it. Before the piercing, everything, EVERYTHING was sterilized in front of me, gloves worn, whole bit. This is the cleanest and neatest shop if its kind I've been in. highly recommend

You decide you need a nose piercing one day...where do you go? To Artistic Dermagtaphics, of…read morecourse! Upon entering, I noticed just how clean this place is and the smiling person sitting at the desk welcoming us. There is an amazing variety of tattoo graphics lining the walls which made me start thinking about my next piece of wearable art. We were escorted to the piercing stand where Lisa came out to show the jewelry and prices. They have a nice selection of studs and other type of jewelry for piercing. Lisa also answered all of my questions and really helped to ease my fear. I felt very comfortable and decided to just do it. Sanitary protocols were adhered to and after a quick little pinch and a watery eye, it was done. It was so easy and I now have a nose piercing! I recommend this spot to anyone looking for tattoos or piercings. Service is friendly, fast and clean. I can't wait to come back for more.

My fiance & I got tattoos here. The place is clean & Roxana at the front desk is great. They listen…read moreto what you want & help fine tune your ideas. Fantastic designs & the end result is awesome. If you want a high quality place to get a tattoo, this is the place to go! When I let them know I needed a touch up because the colors faded too fast, there weren't any issues getting it taken care of. They said they want to make sure I am happy with what I got. Roxana has numerous plants around the shop that look well taken care of & nurtured.

I've been following this place on Instagram for weeks, and I finally made it in for a piercing…read more First off, the outside entrance is super cute and the aesthetic is just lovely. When you step inside, you'll see their jewelry case with all genuine metal, hypoallergenic pieces that you can leave in forever. They have a range of options, including gold, diamond, and cubic zirconia. A friendly lady at the front will guide you through all the jewelry options. I chose this place because of its cute, dainty jewelry, which is perfect if you like smaller pieces. The process is straightforward: you pay separately for the piercing and the jewelry. The piercing itself is $60, and you'll need to buy the stud or back piece, which costs an additional $18. The jewelry ranges from $85 and up. My final cost was around $300 for a genuine gold piece with a real diamond. The studio was clean, and the piercer was incredibly knowledgeable, laid-back, and easy to talk to. I'm already planning my next visit and looking forward to getting another piercing. We even mapped out my ear for future piercings!

Got a conch piercing done here a few months ago. Nick is fantastic! He really focused on making…read moresure the placement was right, and even changed it a few times to make it look right. They give clear instructions on piercing care and do a great job helping you pick out jewelry (holding up the gem to your ear so you can see exactly what it will look like before you decide). The scheduling process is super easy as well! I'll definitely be back for my next piercing!

Bruner is an exceptional piercer! I've had three piercings here so far (a pair and a septum), all…read morewith minimal discomfort. While nipple piercings take time to heal, they'll look amazing thanks to Bruner's impeccable technique. My septum piercing has been healing beautifully, and I can't wait to return for more jewelry and future piercings!

Took our three daughters here having no experience with piercings. Zach was patient, informative…read moreand professional. We've already taken one of the girls back for a second one. Highly recommend!