I see I haven't updated my review in 13 years! Sorry! Anyway, this place is just flat-out amazing! I went in thinking I needed my nose re-pierced and was thrilled to learn that the hole was still open. A lot of other piercers wouldn't have taken the time to check but Body Ritual did. In the end, it ended up being a simple insertion. It was once again, a fantastic experience there. Friendly, quick, clean and so affordable. I don't think I'll go anywhere else for piercing related needs. I haven't had a tattoo here so I can't speak to that, but I imagine that's also awesome. read more

I've gotten 4 piercings at body ritual and have never been disappointed. Walk ins welcome which is great. Staff is always friendly and helpful through the whole process. Price includes the earring which is great! read more

Body Ritual - Prep - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best piercing shop in the Milwaukee area, no question. I've had multiple piercings here with zero complications, and the staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. Amazing service all around. Also, the pricing?? Can't beat it. read more

I've gone here many times for piercings/change-outs over the last few years, Missy is phenomenal~ she's been piercing over 20 years, she has GREAT bedside manner & is QUICK. If you get really nervous before piercings, she is outstanding at calming your nerves & educating you on the process, helping you feel more in control. This is a professional & clean shop, great prices, quality jewelry and great staff. read more

Body Ritual - tragus & daith piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have gotten multiple piercings here and tattoos. I fully recommend the piercings. Molly and Kevin are very knowledgeable and so good at their job. Molly has done some piercings on me and she is fantastic. Kevin pierced me a couple days ago and I fully encourage you to see him. He has a great energy and just loves what he does. He was super nice and knew what he was doing! The building is clean and nice, the prices are very affordable too! read more

I've visited body ritual twice so far. Both those times, I went in to get my conch piercing looked at. During my first visit, I went in to get my jewelry put into my still healing conch piercing, the piercing lady did a good job and didn't charge me a penny, which was very nice of her considering I had never been there before. I went in again because one of my conch piercings mysteriously fell out and so I got to pick out new piercings for both my ears and have it inserted into my piercing. The piercing lady informed me that one of my piercings had gotten closed up and proceeded to use her bare hands and the hoop metal to push it's way into my closed piercing. I'm not sure if this is normal, but I came home to see my piercing bleeding quite a bit. read more

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Was introduced to this place through an old friend and been going to them ever since for all my work and get many compliments. I'm comfort just going to anyone there. Keep up the great work guys! read more

I went in to get replacement jewelry, and the piercer at the counter was extremely helpful, patient and friendly!

I came to Body Ritual to get a second lobe piercing. I've gotten plenty of piercings before with no issue but this was by far the worst piercing I've ever gotten. The piercer was slow and left the needle in my ear while he prepared the jewelry, which I have NEVER ever experienced before - when I've gotten pierced elsewhere it was a swift process. The whole process made me nauseous and the piercer wasn't friendly/didn't chat while he made me wait with the needle in my ear. The whole experience was odd and I will not return for future piercings. read more

Body Ritual - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came in on a Sunday with a piercing emergency because I lost the ball for my piercing. I told them it was a 2g. They didn't have any balls for it but they did sell me barbell that was purported to be 2g. I bought it, inserted it in the piercing and it promptly fell out (even with the ball in - it was so small). In fact it fell out 3 more times in an evening because it was so miss-sized. And these were supposed to be the experts. They also don't refund jewelry, even if they sell you the wrong size. Learn from my $20 lesson. Stay away from here! read more

Came in to get a forward helix piercing about 7 months ago. Everything was going fine with the healing and cleaning process until about 5 months in when the piercing started getting irritated and I began to have issues. Yesterday I went to an APP (Association of Professional Piercers) shop while in Vegas and was told the piercing was done incorrectly and I didn't even have the correct anatomy for it. I had it removed and now it's doing much better. I recommend Atomic Tattoo for any piercings read more

Body Ritual - Forward helix at an incorrect angle - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I got 3rd and 4th earlobe pierces. They were done crooked and in different places on each side. I went to another piercer to take a look and she said the jewelry I was given was not appropriate for a new pierce and suggested I just let them all heal and repierce them properly. read more

I've been to Body Ritual many of times over the years. They are my go-to trusted place to have any piercings done. I've had my tragus, daith, forward helix, and dermals done here over the years and all went very smoothly. I also purchase jewelry from Body Ritual often. I just popped in this time to buy a new nose stud, as I commonly lose mine! The store is well kept and it's evident that safety and cleanliness is of upmost concern. I will point out that the piercers I have dealt with, though they have done impeccable jobs on the piercing itself, are not very friendly. To be honest, it doesn't bother me much and I'm the kind of person who likes to kill someone with kindness until they crack a smile, but I can understand how, in general, customers would appreciate having someone piercing them also make the comfortable throughout the process. So that would be my only heads up! read more

The hours listed are not accurate. People come in when they feel like coming in or not at all. The price is great if you want a piercing but you definitely get what you pay for. The piercers don't take their time and are less than professional. Some of my piercings done here were misplaced and had to be taken out due to the poor attention to detail. I'd save your money and go with another shop. Lots of better places in the city. Avant-garde, atomic-tattoo, color-bomb... all substantially better read more

They were professional, fast and very clean. The lady I can't remember her name now was very nice and helpful.

I went in after confirming with Scott that they could do a hidden helix piercing. I was with someone else who was getting a regular forward helix and had already filled out their paperwork. When I asked the man working about my piercing, he acted like he had no idea what I was talking about, even after I showed him photos. If he genuinely didn't know, fine, but after I said I'd pick a different piercing, he completely dismissed me and started helping another customer who had just walked in. After rudely telling them they didn't have the right ID, he went to the back room without acknowledging me at all. Thankfully, the apprentice came out, apologized for his rude behavior, and offered to help, even though she said she hadn't done a hidden helix before but was willing to try if I was okay with it. She was super kind but this isn't the first time I've dealt with rude service here. The last time I came, another piercer was equally dismissive and rude when I got a piercing done. I was treated the same way, with no regard for customer service. By that point, we decided to leave because we couldn't and wouldn't tolerate being treated with such disrespect and indifference again. There's no way I'd feel comfortable having that man pierce me after how he treated us. The staff is unapproachable, and I wouldn't waste my time here again. Trust the 1-star reviews... I should have. read more

on my 17th birthday 2 weeks ago, I wanted to get my nose done, I called 4 hours beforehand and asked if I had to make an appointment and what I needed to bring. They told me they accept walk ins and to come on in. After driving around an hour we walked in and said they wouldn't have a piercer for another 2 hours. The store was clean yet empty and the piercer I had was rude and ignorant. When I was nervous he didn't seem to care or even attempt to calm me down. I also didn't appreciate the way he talked to me, he was blind and wore hideous ear gages. don't get pierced by him. read more

FUCK THIS PLACE I have had many piercing and this is thee worst place to get pierced. I got my tragus done here a year ago and it had never healed since. they pierced it and started me out with a stud which was their first mistake so my piercing swelled over the stud and i had to switch to a hoop through another piercer and quickly bumps started to form on both sides and won't go away. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY, GO ANYWHERE ELSE BUT HERE. read more

Body Ritual - Example of what getting pierced here does to your ears - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Extremely dissatisfied. Called the shop the day before to see what was needed to get my 17 year old's ears pierced. Was informed would need parental ID, child's ID, and birth certificate.We arrived for piercing and was denied. My child brought school ID. The person at the register explained that my child's ID could be faked, even though I was there with my ID as well as my child's birth certificate! read more

My boyfriend and I both got our noses pierced :D The lady Missy was super nice, guided us with the process, very clean especially now w COVID plus had a mask on, and even gave us a pamphlet that has instructions on how to properly take care of the piercing! We both paid $40 each which is reasonable considering I paid 60 for my right nose piercing back in chicago /: read more

Body Ritual - Nose piercings (: - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Brandy helped me decide the right placement and the place was very efficient and clean! read more

Body Ritual - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went here to get my tongue pierced and was greeted with cold stares. Zero hospitality and I did not feel welcome at all. I'm super sensitive to nickel- a day or so after I got the piercing, I started to react to the metal ring they used. I called body ritual and asked what type of metal they used to pierce. "Titanium" they said. Hmmmm... I went to a different place to get the piercing changed out to a different material (after which all of my symptoms cleared up). When the lady who was changing out my rings took out the metal one, she told me that this was not titanium because titanium rings are inner-laced. The one that she took out of my tongue was outer-laced. So basically I was lied to and I won't be spending any more of my money at body ritual :( read more

Do not come here for a piercing. The piercers at Body Ritual are not APP certified (association of professional piercers). Go to safepiercing.org to find a certified piercer near you. I had my nose pierced at Body Ritual and it was not healing properly. I came in and called regarding my concerns and each person who I spoke to had something entirely different to say about how to treat me piercing. When I called in, one person I spoke to told me it was a keloid before I even described my situation... completely wrong. Fortunately, I looked up an APP certified piercer and had them look at the mess that Body Ritual called a piercing. The APP certified piercer informed me that the piercing was pierced at an improper angle and would not heal properly, potentially causing permanent scaring if not removed immediately. It was in fact not a keloid like the woman over the phone was so adamant it was. Overall, being new to having something pierced I was so excited at first but once I new something was wrong, Body Ritual was unable to provided me the assurance and proper advice regarding my piercing and they were overall unprofessional with my situation. read more

I cannot brag on this place enough. I have gotten all my tattoos here because it was recommended to me by a friend. My most recent work was done by the artist called Face. He was so fun to sit with while he worked and his artwork is impeccable. He squeezed me in for a walk in and took his time to make a true masterpiece. I will always come back to this place and especially to Face. Prices are amazing. read more

Body Ritual - Sword tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've gotten a handful of tattoos from different shops, but my experience with Body Ritual has been the best of them all. The place is clean, the availability was instant (I did a walk-in), and the pricing is highly competitive without compromising quality. My best friend is visiting from NY and has been wanting a tattoo for some time - he just hadn't felt comfortable with any of the artists he consulted. The guy who did our pieces (Marcos) was extremely personable, patient, and well-skilled. After showing him what we wanted he immediately put together a sketch and brought us up to get inked. There is a main lobby in the downstairs where they showcase tattoo samples and merchandise (earrings), but upstairs each artist has his/her own studio. I LOVE this because it was more intimate and offered privacy when my friend felt like he was going to faint (lol). Furthermore, I can tell Marcos maintains the cleanliness of his studio which shows me he's conscious of hygiene and health. I can't speak for how other artists maintain their space, but this made me feel comfortable. He also put a lot of effort into designing his room - a clear example of his artistic nature. This experience was more than I could have wished for, and because of the hospitality and competitive pricing they just secured my business as a soon-to-be regular! read more

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I got my nose pierced today by Scott and he was very helpful and informative. He talked me through the whole thing and was patient with any questions I had. Piercing was a bit expensive but nothing crazy for good service. read more

I got my daughter's ears pierced here tonight and we had a truly wonderful experience. I called ahead and was told to make sure to bring her birth certificate and my ID, so we were prepared. The piercer was a very kind, friendly, matter-of-fact young woman who was clearly very experienced. She helped reassure my daughter (who got pretty anxious even though she'd been begging to have this done). It was over before we knew it! I recommend Body Ritual very highly. read more

The people who work here are great at what they do and so friendly. I felt like I was in really capable hands. The atmosphere is really great too. I would recommend Body Ritual for anyone looking to get a piercing. read more

Worst place to go get your tongue pierced gave me the incorrect bar for my tongue. Ended up going to another piercer to fix the problem. Don't waste your money and time at body ritual read more

The crew at Body Ritual is extremely personable and professional! The shop is clean and fair priced! I went for my double and triple lobe piercings and let's say I am not disappointed! I can't wait to go back for more! read more

My tattoo artist never contacted me about my appt, name Antonio Perez and they took my deposit.

The piercer messed up piercing my lip so badly that it had to be taken out and will have to heal before being redone somewhere reputable. I wasted my money here, don't waste yours. The aftercare instructions I was given were also completely wrong and it's shocking I didn't get an infection. read more

Poor business practice. A few mths back I purchased a rook piercing. I paid for the jewelry and the service. Mths later and it's still very sore and I wanted it removed. I return to the location to have it removed and I was greeted with rude customer service and was told it would be an additional $15 to have it taken out. I have a number of piercings/tattoos and have never heard of a shop charging to take the jewelry out. They're usually very accommodating and understanding. Would not recommend this shop. They're unprofessional, dismissive of their customer concerns, and are not able to provide quality service. read more

I've gotten my second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth piercings here and I'll keep going back for any more that I get. Today I was lucky brought to have Missy and she was an absolute joy, told me everything she was doing before doing it and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. Whenever someone asks me for a recommendation for a tattoo parlor I point them here. read more

Quite a few people are saying customer service wasn't the best, but I'd say it was just fine, I had my upper earlobes pierced, and I think the piercer and front desk employee are just straight forward, don't want any B.S, and want to just do their job, thats all. Also, yes, they're sanitary. read more

I went in for a body piercing on a Sunday and my boyfriend came with to get his earlobe pierced. We were greeted by Robyn who was kind and time savvy. She helped explain jewelry sizes and types, and within a few minutes we were in the back room getting prepped for the piercings. The piercing area was clean and she educated us on proper after care techniques. We will be going back and requesting Robyn. read more

I went in for a rook piercing and also got my tragus jewelry replaced by Brandy. She was quick and my experience was basically painless. I will definitely be back! read more

I've gotten my nose and ears pierced here and the stuff and very knowledgeable and kind. They really help educate you on the piercing you're getting. read more

I had an appointment to get my medusa pierced. My appointment was at 5 and I was out within 20 minutes. Miss Mona was my piercer and she did an amazing job. She explained everything she was doing even though I had gotten this piercing before. Great experience Thanks again Mona! read more

I had my navel piercing done here. It's pretty expensive ($45?) and I was not too impressed for two reasons. The piercer assured me that it's not hard to heal but gave me wrong information. She said it's ok to use saline contact solution to clean the piercing, which contradicts what's stated in the aftercare paperwork. She also said my belly button shape is very easy to pierce, but then my piercing looks a little off the center.. it's still healing now and I haven't had much issues with it.. it's great that the piercer makes you feel comfortable with less information sometimes, but inaccurate information might not be a good idea.. considering going to a different place when I get my next piercing. read more