I went to piercing 101 today & I had an amazing experience. I was checked in as a walk-in and I only 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! read more

101 Piercing - Nose piercing - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

We had Lily as our person for our teen. She was so friendly, professional and easy to communicate with. 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! read more

I had such a fantastic experience at 101 Piercing! Bradlee was incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. They took the time to really listen and made some wonderful suggestions--like switching my diamond studs into flat backs so the back of my ears look cleaner, the front doesn't droop, and everything feels so much more comfortable. Bradlee also changed out some posts that were too long and recommended a new lower helix piercing that is not only flattering but absolutely sparkly and beautiful--I'm obsessed! On top of that, 101 Piercing carries BVLA jewelry, which is truly the best in the industry. If you're looking for expert advice, amazing jewelry, and a professional who genuinely cares about your comfort and style, I can't recommend Bradlee and 101 enough read more

101 Piercing - All done and live my ear frosting - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

I can't even tell you how many piercings I have gotten here and how many people I have told but what I can tell you is that if you are getting a piercing this is the place!! The shop is ridiculously clean. Huge inventory of jewelry and great people and vibe! I did partake of another piercings today (tragus) and once again it was awesome! Bradlee is just the bees knees! He makes the shop feel like a comfy place to show your own expression! Cheers read more

Such an awesome place!! Great staff! Super clean and great atmosphere! Bradley was great with my daughter who was so nervous for her belly piercing!! Thank you Bradley! read more

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I recently got two piercings here (a rook and a conch) and had such a great experience. The whole staff was incredibly friendly, and Bradlee was an amazing piercer. I've been to quite a few studios, and this was easily my best experience. The jewelry selection is beautiful, and Bradlee's calm, confident approach immediately put me at ease. Highly recommend this studio read more

101 Piercing - Rook piercing - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Went here to get my ears repierced. My earlobes apparently still had holes after a small persuasion so they put new studs in and new earrings. They fit great. Easy and quick talk. Thanks read more

I've been wanting to get my nose pierced for a while now. I finally made the appointment for today and got Lily as my piercer. The experience was very positive and minimal pain was felt! I'm excited to come back here again in 6 months to change out my flat back post to a shorter one. I also like the selection of jewelry there and plan to get a new belly ring for my old piercing read more

101 Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

Um... horrible customer service? Called to ask if their thread-less tops fit any universal thread-less backing even if it's not from their shop. The lady that was on the phone with me was unsure about any question I asked, "ummm it should work maybe" well ? Jewlery isn't cheap I'd like a definite answer. "Yeah it should be ok" like... I want a yes or no plz? Straight silence. I tried calling back and no one answered. Big Fish Piercing & tattoo is the best piercing shop in Encinitas. Wayyyyy more personable and actually know what they're talking about. Just lost business read more

The whole team was amazing from our unplanned arrival until we left. Our 6 year old daughter didn't even flinch from the tandem piercing and left with a huge smile on her face! Highly recommend to anyone with minors & a first piercing experience! Thank you so much! read more

101 Piercing - First piercing and happy girl! - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

I've taken my kids to get their ears re-pierced and I've been here to get my daith piercing. Each and every time, everyone has been so professional and helpful. The place is clean and they sanitize everything, which makes me feel safe about getting things pierced here. I plan to come back for more piercings in the future. read more

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I recently got helix and conch piercings here by the wonderful piercer Lily. She constantly checked on me and made me feel relaxed. I love this place and got all my piercings here. It is definitely my favorite piercing studio around San Diego area. read more

101 Piercing - Ear lobe piercing - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Bradlee worked professionally, the environment and tools were sanitary and he listened to what I wanted, did what I needed. Loved the service here. The studio itself is a small building on 101, parking available. I was able to select my piercing and get it done then and there. After care was also simple. It's just a bit on the expensive side(beats getting it done in a random alleyway, not that I ever did that) but totally worth it. read more

I got my daith re-pierced by Bradlee and had a great experience. I think I interacted with all of the employees there and everyone was very kind and helpful. The jewelry is a little more expensive than you would expect but I have a nickel allergy and it's hard to find places that have jewelry I won't have a reaction to so I think it's worth it. Bradlee was amazing with the piercing and I barely felt a pinch. I have had many piercings and he is by far the best I have been to. I will definitely be back for any future piercings! read more

Over the moon with our experience for my three year old's tandem ear piercing (two professionals pierce at once). My daughter had been asking for her ears to be pierced for months and she could barely wait through the countdown to this appointment. I researched the best practices and found few in my area of the county I felt perfectly comfortable with. I find her age to be a less common time to get ears pierced, people either do it very, very early or wait until school age. So there's less guidance here, but take my word for it, tandem for this age group. My daughter has a big preschooler personality right now and everyone here, including the sweet receptionist, was patient with her even when I was mentally cringing a little. Lily and Bradlee were the perfect combination of professional, warm, calm, fun, kid people. Lily was a stickler for getting the placement perfect, and that's a huge deal if you read many reviews on baby and kids' piercing. The actual procedure went off super quickly without a hitch. She did cry a little but the team stayed calm. I'm sure that's common in this age range. Within a few minutes of walking out, several treats in hand, with no prompting from me, my daughter declared "my ears don't hurt at all." Their shop is cute and well kept, it has a nice little patio area, and tons of jewelry in the front. Get good ones, your child will be wearing that first pair for a long time. This entire experience was so worth the longer drive from our area of the county. read more

It was my first time here and all the staff were really nice and my piercer Bradlee was the best! He was super funny and reassured me and my sister about our piercings. 10/10 I highly recommend and I will be back for sure. read more

I've gotten many piercings here but this time we visited for my 3-month-old baby girl. We had an amazing experience with Bradlee. Always so safe, clean and professional. read more

101 Piercing - Perfect earring placement - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Thanks so much for making our visit a memorable one, your patience was greatly appreciated! Love the easy check in, awesome waiting areas and lots of options for different price ranges. read more

101 Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

We wanted our 6 mos babys ears to be pierced. We searched and wanted her ears pierced using a rod instead of a gun. A fellow parent suggested 101 piercing. We had a reservation for my baby, then they just squeezed me and my husband for a piercing as well. The place was clean, safe, and is air conditioned. Bradlee was so patient with my baby. He made sure the dot for the piercing was even. He didn't rush her and walked us through it to make sure there were no surprises. My baby was mostly upset because we restrained her not because of the piercing. All said and done her piercing and earrings looooooks sooo good!! It was a good size for her earlobes. I love the choices of earrings they have on the shelves. They were elegant w various designs. The staff was so nice to help us check in and choose the earrings. It was a wonderful experience for everyone. read more

101 Piercing - 6 mos old ear piercings - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Whether you're 13 or 30, this is an awesome place to get pierced! My usual piercing shop has an appointment system so I usually have to book an appointment one month out to get on the calendar. I was in town visiting my best friend of 20 years and we decided to get a piercing together for fun. Super fun to drive to Encinitas together and wait. (It was about an hour wait for us on a weekday and I'm sure longer on the weekends). I don't really think waiting is a negative factor. It's a choice over an appointment system and fun when you're wanting to get a piercing. If you don't want to wait, then choose a different shop that takes appointments! It is super clean & sterile. I noticed Bradley dropped something on the floor and after he picked it up and threw it away, he changed his gloves. Bradley did our piercings and I like that there's no rushed feelings and everything is relaxed and comfortable. High quality jewelry. Definitely come if you're looking for a high quality experience. Bradley did the stacked piercing above my first lobe (small stud) , the third lobe piercing (small tri stud) and the cartilage/helix piercing (3 marquis) - 3 piercings in total in one visit. Would come back again! Would bring back my daughter, friend, or mother too. read more

101 Piercing - Bradley did the stacked piercing above my first lobe, the third lobe piercing, and the cartilage/helix piercing - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

Another great experience with 101 Piercing! I've been going there since 2017 and won't have any other place handle my piercings. Today a girl I hadn't met before helped me replace my nose ring with a stud and rearrange a couple other earrings on my ears. She was super nice and did a great job. I'll be coming back soon! read more

Ive been here on separate occasions to switch out a piercing for my nose and then get a new piercing. The service is always amazing, I can trust that the piercing pros know what theyre doing which makes me feel comfortable knowing Ill be happy with the outcome. They have a variety of jewelry to choose from too with different price points. Make sure you join the waitlist ASAP. They get busy, thankfully theres a good coffee spot next door. read more

I'm writing to update my recent review of 101 Piercing. Bradlee was able to accommodate me by following up and phoning me about my earring order. I think he went above and beyond to rectify a bad situation and an unhappy client. Thank you, Bradlee. read more

Stopped by to get some of my jewelry changed out as I've heard they have one of the largest industrial strength jewelry inventory in the San Diego area. This was very true when I visited! Also, their prices are also cheaper than a lot others-- except this comes at a cost. That cost is that all of the jewelry is internally threaded. I was told there was no threadless options available for their industrial strength jewelry. For me this was a problem, as I personally prefer threadless over internally threaded, due to its ease of taking pieces on/off by myself. Unfortunately, I was not told this until I had waited after three others, as they do not take appointments, which was another disappointment for me. While they do have a patio, making appointments only accessible for child piercings and not for adult piercings, downsizes, or jewelry sales/curations is a bit of a pain. The online waiting list is nice, but it still does not offer the benefit of a set time alloted for yourself. I did end up purchasing jewelry, despite my dislike of internally threaded pieces, and while they do look identical to threadless pieces, I am unfortunately regretting this decision. However, the staff here are great and friendly, and do try to explain they don't carry threadless because a lot of people "complain about it falling out," which is alright if that applies to you. But it doesn't to me, and I wish they had threadless options. TLDR; Friendly staff, large inventory for BVLA & IS, threadless titanium options only, and no appointments unless for a child. read more

The place is spotless and very good work and a huge selection of jewelry I was refered to them by my dermotoiligist . She is the best so I assumed I would be happy and it was a very delightful experience read more

Amazing experience getting my daughter's ears pierced at 101 piercing. Super clean shop with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a huge variety of earrings to choose from. Lily and Bradlee were so sweet and very skilled at making sure the piercings were in the correct spot. They made my nervous daughter feel relaxed and she didn't even shed one tear. I highly recommend the tandem piercing but allow extra time for the waiver and earring choices upon arrival, since it's a busy place. Thank you Lily and Bradlee !! read more

101 Piercing - All smiles ! - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

Went in today for a nose ring and the gentleman that helped me was so nice. I didn't get his name but he had long dark hair. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you. read more

Impulsive trip to get my daughter's belly piercing for her 18th birthday. My cousin went too and decided to get a helix piercing and pay for my daughter to get her nose piercing. Yikes! They got to do it all together - I got to film and take pics. Great prices that were affordable plus more luxury items. Something for everyone. My daughter was nervous but did okay - of course her piercer made her feel relaxed and welcome. Only one tear came out when she got her nose done. I can't thank him enough for helping my daughter feel comfortable. It was a good experience for my daughter and my cousin. Great customer service. I believe his name was John? I just remember he had the prettiest light blue eyes. Lol He talked both of them through the piercings - the hardware, the process, and the aftercare. I'm glad we got him. Very patient and wonderful. Thank you - they are already talking about what to get next. read more

101 Piercing - My daughter and her belly button piercing for the 18th birthday. She also got her nose pierced. My cousin got a helix piercing too. - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

Lily saved my life! I had a large piercing bump on my nose and she changed my hoop to a stud, allowing it to heal in about a week. She is a wonderful piercer and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a piercing. Thank you Lily! read more

I recently took my daughter (4 months old at the time) to get her ears pierced and I couldn't be happier with the experience. And trust me, I looked high and low for a piercing shop that I could trust with my baby! (A little on the pricey side, but worth the safety of my baby.) Bradlee was her piercer and he was incredibly gentle, patient, and professional. My daughter did well and did not cry for long at all. They use the needle technique and not the gun. The process was very quick and seamless. Babygirl is 6 months old now and with proper aftercare, we have not had any issues with her ear piercings! They have many high quality jewelry options to choose from. The staff keeps everything clean and sanitary. I also recommend the piercing cleaning solution that they sell (it's a best seller on Amazon). For parents, don't forget to bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, or a photo of it on your phone! And make sure to book ahead of time on their website. Thank you 101 piercing for an incredible experience. read more

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We just had our 4 month old pierced and she loved Bradlee!! He was recommended by her pediatrician and I'm so glad we went this route versus Claire's or some similar place. There were soo many options for earrings too.. even gold unicorn studs. lol It wasn't the cheapest or the fastest but it was the best experience I could have asked for and I left wanting to go back to get a piercing for myself. read more

My 7 year old twins got their ears pierced here last weekend and our experience was wonderful. We did tandem piercing (highly recommend). The piercing staff was so friendly and easy going. The place itself is super clean. read more

This place is a gem! I wish I could remember everyone's name that helped me, from the kind lady that was greeting/checking people in to the gentleman who assists with picking out your jewelry to the incredible piercer Bradley! The place is clean and cute, and the staff is so genuine and extremely kind which makes this place a must! You pay for quality and the best of experience, worth every penny! They all truly made my day read more

101 Piercing - Waiting area - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

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John pierced my friend and I's ears today and he made our experience incredible! He is a great communicator and made the process so much more comfortable by explaining every step to us. John was very helpful when choosing jewelry, I was able to narrow down a cute option from the tons of choices they have. I loved how he took extra care making sure everything was as sterile as possible. John also made sure that we liked the placement and gave us a chance to change it (within reason). Overall this was my best piercing experience to date; I highly recommend John and this shop. Side notes: Masks are still required in the shop- we didn't have any but they were kind to provide. There was only a 5 minute wait when I went around 1pm on a Monday. The saline solution they sell is $10 and I opted to get that. Most stud jewelry is sold in two parts- the post and the decorative piece. Prices for piercings and for jewelry is online so you can look in advance too. read more

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Fantastic experience. The piercer was not only skilled but took the time to explain the process and answer all of my daughter questions. The studio itself is clean, and they follow strict hygiene practices, which is crucial for me. The piercer was incredibly professional and made sure to create a relaxed atmosphere, which helped ease any nerves we had. It's now six months since the piercing, and we've had no issues. The healing process went perfectly, and the earrings look amazing. read more

I love Leucadia it's such a great neighborhoody neighborhood with great local businesses and this one is no exception. My first couple experiences buying and getting jewelery switched out was kinda just ehh the customer service could be better as some of the reviews do mention. However, I went back the other day to get some ear piercings and was pierced by Bradlee the owner and my experience was GREAT. I had about a billion questions on which ones I should do, which jewelry would look best, which ones I could afford etc, (let's be honest here I'm about as particular and as picky as they come) and he was as patient and helpful as could be answering all my questions, pricing and re-pricing so I could see my different options, and giving his opinion on what he thought would look good, he even worked with me on my desire to pierce with the daintiest posts and rings even though they have a protocol to pierce with a certain gauge and size ensuring that I was 100% happy with the outcome. I went with the Tragus and forward helix first and loved it he walked me through everything. A couple days later the forward helix was hurting more than I thought it should, unlike other reviewers I called and got someone on the phone, they took a message and within hours Bradlee himself returned my call answered all my questions and out of abundance of caution told me to come in when I could asap just to check on it to make sure everything was okay and that I didn't need to wait in line he would fit me in. That is exactly what happened. I put myself on the waitlist anyways just to be sure, but within 5 minutes of being there he must have recognized me and he appeared checking both my piercings to be sure they were okay again letting me know if I needed anything to not hesitate to reach out .. now that is stellar service if you ask me. I ended up getting my conch pierced .. by Bradlee of course .. because impulsive behavior dies hard and again he worked with me on ring gauge and size to make sure I was super happy. Overall I am super please and will never not have Bradlee pierce me again. Yes their prices are a bit on the higher side, but I will say he's not wrong, BVLA jewelery is very high end - all of my body jewelry is BVLA and some of it I've had for years and it still looks like the day I got it, so I think if you're getting a quality service and quality jewelry I'd say it's probably worth it to pay the premium price. Thanks Bradlee appreciate you! read more

101 Piercing - Front helix and conch - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Gotten piercings here multiple times as well as my friends, every time has been fantastic! Staff is fantastic and always answers any questions you have! I think the only downside is that they don't have any anodized choices if you're looking for a colored metal or want a lower price alternative for gold. Other than that it's fantastic and recommend anyone in the area to go here! read more

I came into 101 piercing and had a great experience with Lily. I got two piercing on each side and it was a breeze. She's super sweet, made me feel comfortable and did a great job with placement. I'll definitely be back for me. read more

This place is simply the best. My daughter was super nervous getting her ears pierced but their experienced staff made it easy and fun, letting her friend and brother "her support team" be by her side. They walked her through each step so she was comfortable and happy with the result. Definitely more pricey than getting pierced at the mall, but the quality, confidence and customer experience was 100% worth the price. Today we returned to get help removing her flat back earrings and replace them with new posts. Again, the staff was extremely knowledgable and gave us great tips and suggestions for swapping the jewelry as needed. They have a good selection of earring and posts at a range of prices. And they always are encouraging to call or stop in with with any questions or issues. Their online check-in process is simple and convenient so you can book an appointment anytime and check availability/wait time. They also have a cute and relaxing outdoor shaded waiting area for all to enjoy. read more

My husband and I accompanied our daughter, SIL and 8 month old granddaughter for her ear piercing today. Prior to the appointment we researched 101Piercing and thought it was the place to go. Once we arrived we checked in for our appointment time (very appreciative that we could set an appointment especially with a baby), completed the waiver and began the process of verifying identification and shopping for her earrings. Bradlee was so friendly and knowledgeable answering our questions and making suggestions on size of earrings. He was super helpful and so professional. I'm sure he's answered the same questions a million times and could sense our nervousness but was so patient. Once in the piercing room (he invited all 4 of us into the room) he continued to walk through every move which was so reassuring. He was a perfectionist on marking where the needle would go and re-did the markings several times. All the way throughout he continued to talk us through what to do and how the baby could react. The studio was so clean and comfortable yet sterile and professional. The end result was amazing and even though our beautiful granddaughter cried harder than we've ever heard her before Bradlee was right as soon as she was done she was her usual happy self. The end result was exactly what we were hoping for and the experience was totally worth every dollar paid. The entire set up from check in to superior jewelry to friendly professional service and expertise to even having the checkout in each piercing room was so well done we couldn't be more impressed! We would strongly recommend 101 Piercing especially for baby ear piercings. read more

101 Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Encinitas, California