Painless and quick! I got my nose pierced here 10 years ago, and I've never had a single complication. I walked in absolutely terrified because the only piercings I'd had before were my earlobes, which my parents had done when I was less than a year old. The staff was incredibly reassuring, patient, and kind! When the needle finally went through, I honestly didn't even realize it had happened. Since then, I've gotten additional ear piercings elsewhere and have had far more complications with those than I ever did with my nose piercing from Zebra. That experience has made me appreciate just how skilled they are. I'll definitely be coming back to Zebra for my next ear piercing! read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Nose piercing a week after getting it pierced. - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

The actual piercing was fast but be prepared to wait, maybe even in line outside the store, on a weekend afternoon. (Piercing is walk in only.) Roughly 45 minutes total wait on a Saturday. Multiple crying babies; would suggest having "baby friendly" hours so those who don't want to hear babies crying getting pierced, have an alternative. PS Minors need ID too, even with a parent present. read more

Everyone was super friendly and accommodating at Zebra! I came in for a septum piercing a little after they opened on a Friday and we waited about 15 minutes to see someone. It was a very efficient experience and would recommend to anyone looking to get a piercing! read more

I've had a few piercings done here for my daughters and I and the customer service is always the best. Very informative and I feel that it makes the experience great! read more

Accompanied a friend's young daughter to get her first earlobe piercings. Friday afternoon there was hardly a wait and lots of great earrings to choose from. Piercer was good with kids and kind. Unfortunately no numbing cream was offered upfront (and we were so busy reassuring the kiddo that we completely forgot to ask - we remembered mid procedure) so the experience was not as ideal as we had hoped. read more

update: I've gotten five piercings at Zebra Body Piercing over the past two years, and until my most recent experience, I had always loved my visits. The staff have consistently been patient, kind, and professional, which is why it's disappointing to have to lower my rating. I recently experienced significant swelling in my helix piercings. One piercing, which had been healed for about two years, began to look like it was being swallowed by my ear due to the swelling, and the pain became increasingly severe. Since Zebra was closed until Friday, I went to another piercing shop near my office for help. They determined that both pieces of jewelry needed to be replaced with longer bars to accommodate the swelling and my anatomy. What disappointed me most was that I was never warned about the possibility of swelling becoming severe enough to require longer jewelry, nor was I given guidance on what signs to watch for or what to do if this happened. I understand that swelling can be a normal part of healing, but I expected more thorough aftercare education and jewelry selection to help prevent this situation. I still believe the staff are kind and genuinely care about their clients, and my previous experiences have all been positive. However, this experience left me feeling unprepared and resulted in me needing to seek care elsewhere. I hope this feedback helps improve the aftercare information and guidance provided to future clients. original review: I've gotten five piercings at Zebra Body Piercing over the past two years, and I've loved every experience! The staff are always so patient, kind, and professional, which makes the whole process feel comfortable and stress-free. They take the time to answer any questions and make sure you feel at ease. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my piercings and highly recommend Zebra Body Piercing to anyone looking for a great experience! Shout out to David!! read more

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Teen daughter wanted thirds k. Both ears and a double helix. Came here because was hoping she could use her old piercing studs to save some $. Turns out we couldn't but it's ok. Amar was so gentle and patient and informative. I think her calm and nurturing demeanor helped prepare my daughter mentally, which is huge given the upper ear is a whole different experience from the lines. Don't ever go get your piercings at the mall again! Come to zebra! We will back for several more upper ear in a few months. read more

I got this tattoo in October 2018. I tried to just stop by but realized I had to make an appointment to actually get a tattoo. It took about 30 minutes for the tattoo. The tattoo artist suggested I get black ink. But I'm vegan now and wonder if the tattoo is vegan. read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - John 8:32 tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Drove all the way up to get mt baby's ears pierced. The front door is gated off and theres an attendant to direct you through the process. Once at the counter, there was a friendly staff to walk us through the selection process and check my baby's ears for suitability. She let us choose a jewelery and backing, and there were so many options. Shebalso answered all our questions before we were directed ti the register to pay. From there, we waited to be called up for the piercing. The wait is a bit long but is ubder 30 minutes. While waiting, I looked around and notice the shop is very clean and well organized. They have a price list on the wall and their piercings are decently priced. The piercing went well and thwy were so attentive and will definitely come back for future piercings ans def would recommend them. read more

Very fast and efficient service! Piercer was super friendly and made me feel safe and relaxed. Fairly priced and received a very informative aftercare lecture read more

Great service, prices and selection. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Highly recommend as a noob.

My piercing was absolutely quick it was the easiest process ever! I loved my piercer Amari! They did an amazing job! Easy process

Amar the piercer was so sweet and accommodating. Highly recommend, very professional and experienced.

I had such a great experience getting my belly piercing at Zebra! The whole process was super easy and comfortable, and everyone was really nice and welcoming. They made sure I knew what to expect and explained the aftercare clearly. My piercing came out so cute and exactly how I wanted it! Definitely recommend coming here if you're thinking about getting a piercing. read more

Super quick and easy, their setup was very professional and clean, me and my friends were able to get in and out with our piercings in under an hour! Would definitely recommend, they walk you through the process very well. read more

Have gotten all my piercings here!!! Absolutely great team love them and my piercings!

3rd time getting pierced here and I had a great experience. Very professional and helpful.

Great service! She was so kind, professional, and made me feel completely comfortable.

Very quick and easy. Piercer was great! The whole process was very streamlined, making it easy from start to finish.

Everyone was patient and helpful. David was especially great to work with and explained every step as we went!

Tiara did an amazing job with my first ever piercing. I'm a pretty anxious person and have had issues with needles at the doctor's office in the past, but she made me completely comfortable the whole way through. She talked with me about my motivation for the piercing, explained exactly what she was doing at each step, and kept me relaxed start to finish. No issues at all, which I honestly wasn't expecting. The wait was shorter than they initially quoted, and everyone was patient and helpful while I took my time picking out jewelry. Couldn't have asked for a better first experience. Highly recommend Zebra, and ask for Tiara if you're nervous. read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Was worried about the pain coming in, but the piercer made it so seamless that it felt like a pinch for a second (6 piercings total). Cicada was very knowledgeable and talked with my girlfriend and I through the whole process about placement and worries that we had. All the staff are friendly and very welcoming, and we look forward to coming back again! read more

Love this place. Very clean, staff is friendly and very professional! It's our go to place for piercings!

I took my son here to get his ears pierced for his high school senior pictures. Today's visit was smooth and easy. As soon as you walk up, you're greeted by a friendly staff member who gathers the reason for the visit. Once we walked in, we were greeted again by another friendly staff member who thoroughly explained the piercing process to us and the after care instructions. I would definitely return here. Great customer service and super clean environment. read more

Took my eleven year old here today to get his ears pierced. Everyone was super respectful and kind, he got great jewelry, and Amar was sweet and did an expert job piercing his ears. Thank you, Zebra! read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Everyone was so friendly and took time to position piercings for my daughter and I. Would recommend for sure! read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Ear piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

tim was super nice and showed and helped me decide the best spot for my helix! would recommend

I decided spontaneously to get a helix piercing today! I did my Yelp research and saw that Zebra Piercing had a lot of great reviews. So I drove over to Zebra Piercing and the ladies in the front asked what I would like. I chose out the stud I wanted, signed a few paperwork, and showed ID. The lady (I wished I got her name) explained the healing process which was super helpful. I walked over to the register and paid. I waited about 10-15 mins before it was my turn to get pierced. My piercer, Amar, was very nice and explained what I should expecting in regard to pain. She mapped out a few suggestions on where to place the piercing. Not going to lie, it did hurt a bit. Lol Overall I had a great experience at this location. I'll definitely be back when I want more piercings. read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Helix piercing done by Amar! :) - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Zebras was an amazing experience. We came on a Saturday afternoon and the way it wasn't too long. My daughter got her nose pierced, and her bellybutton pierced. What I love most was that the piercer came out and educated as before we even got started to let us know the news and Donts, and also how to take care of it and how they switch it out. You can tell they actually care here. read more

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Came early so there was no line (note they open at 1130 not 10am). Our service was very quick but the process requires a little bit of extra time. We were in and out in about 30 mins. Easy parking in the morning too! We had gotten a piercing roughly six weeks ago. It is healing well. Today, we got our bars shortened (something you do after a month for $10/ear because bars are longer at time of piercing to allow for swelling), great experience our piercer was kind and patient and overall awesome. We also got a bottle of solution for free. Thanks Zebra! read more

I came here today, aug.1, 2026 as I was closer than walnut creek. I had went to walnut creek yesterday to get a nose ring as my old one had fallen out. I purchased one and it was too big. So i came here and they took care of me. Then decided to get another piercing and overall a great experience!! read more

3rd Daughter to get her ears pierced in the last 18 years !!! They are sooooo patient with the kiddos my daughter was being so difficult and totally gave the piercer a horrible time. But Tiara Lewis was so patient and calm with the screaming and kicking 5 year old. My husband and I are grateful!!! read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

i've been going to zebra for 6 years now for all my piercings and every single time i've been, the staff have been nothing but kind and professional. i love the work that they do and i love my piercings! amar & ari made sure i had the best experience that i could have and i felt so comfortable! read more

Quick and easy process! The staff were really friendly and they gave me such great advice to take care of my piercing. I recommend everyone to come to Zebra Tattoo & Piercing read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Fabulous staff - very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful! Very cool place. There was only a few minute wait.

Zebra did a great job. They explained everything along the way. David was sweet and helpful. Thanks Zebra! read more

Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

the piercer was super friendly and helpful! she did a super good job not only at piercing but making the whole experience not stressful or scary at all! the people also at the front were also super friendly and helpful! read more

awesome place to get pierced! they were very helpful choosing jewelry and informing us about our piercings, and the piercer herself was very skilled. i got three piercings and very minimal discomfort. read more

Excellent customer service very helpful and friendly staff I've gotten all my piercings here and I just brought my daughter for her second piercing. read more

Fast and easy service, good selection of earrings for young kids too and friendly staff