Michael and his team was fantastic. My 5 year old was really nervous but he put her at ease, made…read moreher laugh and pierced both ears in tandem with a colleague. We did mother daughter piercings & it's the first time I've had a needle vs. a gun. I highly recommend their beautiful selection of jewelry. My daughter opted for a beautiful pink stud that she loves, and Michael ear mapped my 3rd hole with precision and beautiful tiny studs to create a cascading effect. Aftercare is incredibly easy (it's a saline mist spray). Don't get your kids pierced at the mall, visit puncture theory in Escondido for a smooth piercing experience.

I just needed to re-pierce an old ear piercing that had closed. These guys are totally legit and do…read moreall sorts of piercings and have quality jewelry too. Really cool people and helpful. I felt completely comfortable and confident with Michael and his process.

I was banned from the shop because apparently I "talk too much" and "made other customers…read moreuncomfortable " by walking around during down time to get the blood flowing again during multi hour tats. So apparently the shop that I thought was great wasn't so great. Don't talk too much or they won't want you to come back.

Josh is amazing. Have had several tattoos done by him. Going back to add more. Can't wait!read more

Katherine Parada is the absolute best! I've had 4 sessions with her in as many months, and have…read morebrought several family and friends back with me. We all LOVE the pieces that she's done for us! In addition to being creative and highly skilled, she's also really fun and easy to talk to. Every session has been enjoyable, and I always feel excited and proud to bring another loved one in to get tattooed by her. Kat takes the time to really understand the vision and heart behind each request, then works hard to bring that request to life! My tattoos are beautiful and have all healed well. They turned out even better than I was envisioning! I get compliments on them all the time. I'm already dreaming up my next tattoos and can't wait to work with Kat again! As far as the shop itself, Golden Child is clean, professional, and friendly. Every time I've come in, the owner and multiple other artist swing by throughout the session to check on Kat and on me, see if we need anything, and compliment the tattoo. Golden Child has built a little family, and it resonates in everything they do. Highly recommend!

I was not satisfied with my visit to Golden Child today because I believe the experience should…read morehave been handled better. This will be a detailed review of what I observed and experienced. Short version: Better time management is needed with appointments and clients who have placed deposits. There is no reason for clients to be scheduled for specific appointment times if they are then left waiting 30+ minutes past that time to be seen. Also blood around the piercing site should be properly cleaned before allowing the client to leave. Longer version: I made an appointment for my baby's earlobe piercing at 1:30 PM. We arrived at 1:20 PM to check in and were greeted and asked to complete the waiver online. While we were waiting, there were multiple clients in the foyer, it seemed like a busy part of the day but I was relived to have made an appointment for our visit . During this time, another client was visibly upset and speaking with Birdie. That interaction escalated to the point where they moved the conversation outside. Our appointment was with Birdie, we waited patiently while this was handled. However, this interaction extended into our appointment time. Birdie finished the conversation around or shortly after 1:30 PM, at which point she appeared visibly flustered and behind schedule. Another client who had been waiting before us was taken back, and we continued to wait. We were not called back until close to 2:00 PM, approximately 30 minutes past our scheduled appointment time. At that point, our baby was understandably fussy from the extended wait. When we were finally brought back, Birdie explained the process and how she wanted us to hold the baby. However, the entire interaction felt rushed. I understand that infant piercings require efficiency, but that does not justify a rushed appointment process. No piercing should be rushed, regardless of the client's age. Additionally, directly after the piercing, we noticed visible blood left on and around my daughter's earlobe. I will include photos for reference. I thought based on standard infection control practices and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, any visible blood should be properly cleaned and the area disinfected before the client leaves. I personally have a good amount of body piercings that were done at reputable piercing shops and have never left without the piercing sight being cleaned and inspected. Final concern: My main concerns are the lack of time management with scheduled appointments, the rushed nature of the procedure, and the inadequate cleaning after the piercing. I believe these are important areas that should be addressed for client safety and overall service quality.

10/10 all around. I felt incredibly welcome and comfortable with Shannon. She kindly pierced my…read moreears and nipples, and she did an amazingly professional job. I will most certainly be back for some ink! Thank you, Shannon!! She's the GOAT!!!

Today I came in as a walk in to get my ears pierced for the first time. Right away I was greeted…read morewith three friendly smiles, and a well lit, clean shop. In no time I was helped with consent and safety form as well as making sure I am of valid age even though I'm going on 40. This is always a positive! Both for all our safety and my ego :). After that I was taken in the back and Shannon discussed what I was looking for, pricing, and expectation for healing times. Making sure everything was lined up the way we wanted it was easily done and I was in and out in under 20 mins. It's amazing how everyone was so friendly, and happy given the day before was Friday the 13th and in the tattoo community that is a very busy day. Shannon estimated she did 90 piercings! And to greet me with such enthusiasm and care knowing it was my first time speaks volumes about how well this shop cares for its clientele and each other. I'll be back in 3 months for the follow up, after which I'm sure I'll be getting something else done with them.

My daughter, sis in law, and I have gotten piercings here -- and my daughter got her first tattoo…read morehere. Wonderful customer service, professional artists. We'll be back and we'll recommend the place to others.

Took my (underage) daughter and some of her friends in today for piercings. We waited over an hour…read more(the piercer's were really busy that day - not the tattoo artist ) and they wouldn't let me use the restroom. The owner said it was for customers only. Even tho I was the one paying and I was there as a minors adult guardian. I was about to drop $300 on piercings at a place that values and respects its customers so well that they wouldn't even let them use the restroom. After waiting over an hour! Pathetic. Don't waste your time or money. There are over 1 million tattoo shops in San Diego that do just as good of a job, but actually treat their customers with respect. Fucking joke of a shop.

I have been to Ollie the impaler twice now. Each time he took extra care to make sure my anatomy…read morewas right, the available jewelry was right, and that the piercing was done in the safest and most appropriate way possible. Even though I have many other piercings, he always takes time to go into detail about aftercare and things to look out for. Also a very calm and friendly vibe from both the piercer and the shop. Overall, I highly recommend, especially if you are nervous for a first time piercing!

Checked out Ollie The Impaler after discovering them online! They have such a cool name that I…read moreabsolutely *had* to get pierced by them and I did! Got my second pair of lobes done with titanium and I 100% am coming back for more. From start to finish the whole experience was Incredibly transparent, friendly and comfortable vibes! Thanks Ollie!!!! Recommending you to all my friends and family :).

I've intended to write this for quite some time. I got my right ear pierced at Escondido Body Art…read moreover a year ago (my left ear was pierced over 45 years ago). The young man who was manning the shop was somewhat new to piercing. He (I wish that I remembered his name) did an outstanding job. He was solid as a rock & i felt virtually nothing. I had a great time there. The music playing was great & the service was even better. I've had no problems with the piercing & i would both go back & recommended the shop wholeheartedly! Thank you very much.

My wife and I walked in, and she got 3 tattoos here. The shop is really nice, clean, professional,…read moreand they have flash tattoo options. You can make an appointment or walk in. They were not busy on a Saturday afternoon at all! We were the only people inside for 3-4 hours. No wheelchair accessible bathroom, though...it is too small. Dope spot; we will definitely be back!

Ollie the Impaler at Locally Famous is amazing. He walked me through my ear piercing options with…read morepatience and care. His training and experience made me feel comfortable. After care is so important to any piercing and based on my line of work, I had to go for a more traditional piercing than what I was considering. I went with two additional lobe piercings versus a cartilage option (there are soooo many different options for ear piercings and he went through all of it with me!!)! Overall, I felt like this was the best decision for me, based off the consultation with Ollie and I'm really happy with the results. This place passes all the vibe checks and I'd recommend Ollie without hesitation. 5 stars all around!

Highly recommend Ollie the Impaler if you're wanting a piercing. He's got a great personality and…read morereally knows what he's doing. He was very friendly and answered all my questions, even though I wasn't the one who got pierced. My friend was nervous and he was very patient with her, and was able to set her at ease. He very thoroughly explained the process to her and did the piercing without causing her any pain. He's also fair priced. He has a very clean space that is nicely decorated all around. Definitely a cool dude, while being very professional. My only complaint would be how hot the place was. It was even humid in there.

I came in here to ask about a service, and when I came in, there was loud music playing, and some…read moremen were laughing and talking with a group of women that were dressed really provocative. Some of them turned and looked at me, but they kept laughing and just turned back around. It was so awkward, I just stood there for a couple more seconds until one man asked if I needed something. At this point, I already knew I wouldn't be back. They did not invite me to come look around the shop or offer to help; they just gave the vibe that I was intruding on some private event or conversation. It was incredibly awkward. I really recommend that you create a welcoming environment so paying guests actually want to come back.

Service was great got my face tatted and neck yesterday and the artist was real patient with me and…read moreworked out great price I will definitely be coming back for more thank you fellas

Jacky is awesome!I was looking for a sentimental gift for a special person and she was so…read morekind,patient and very kind and helped me.I finally got something and I am happy with my purchase and the kindness and patience Jacky showed me .If it wasn't for her I would still be searching.Thank you beautiful Jacky ! You are the best .Heaven sent

Our daughter's bracelet broke in less than 2 days. Kindly requested a refund and got severe…read moreattitude. Cashier insinuated and insisted we did something to damage it when my kid did not wear it to school or the shower. We even put it on her non dominant hand to encourage its longevity and the cheap clasp just gave out. I've had jewelry from this location that's lasted me over 8 years so this piece was definitely faulty. When I got to the counter I wasn't even greeted. I was just stared at like I was doing something out of the ordinary. I had to start the conversation. She led the return with "I don't normally take damaged" items however I explained we even had the protection plan and were not interested in coming every 2 days for a fix/replacement. Take care of your customers and they will come back to you pagoda. Safe to say that's the end of the pagoda era for us because we've never been treated like this in all our years coming here. The young lady who sold them to us, however, was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Take notes from that nice employees manners and move forward with kindness. Insinuating we damaged the bracelet was the marker for me that this place is under absolutely horrific management. I hope this matter is taken to the highest of management OUTSIDE this location. I was 100% willing to swap items or take a replacement of some kind. But given the way she addressed us, I decided to cut ties. What a shame they are under this kind of management. ADDITIONALLY: she refused to give me MY original receipt. To which I had to take pictures of because she refused to give it up. Keep your merchant copy and customers keep their copy. BEWARE! Take pictures of everything so they can't say you didn't purchase the insurance!!!!! Which we did!!!!!