I've had all of my piercings (apart from my septum) done at Holier Than Thou. Most recent is my eyebrow, so in the selfie it's a bit bruised but it's healing great. Never had any problems, people are always super nice and I love the atmosphere in the shop, the prices are totally reasonable (my septum is my most expensive piercing because it was at a convention, none of my others were over £30), and whoever pierces me always makes sure to be respectful, letting me know what's happening the whole time and making sure I know how to do aftercare. I've had 3 tattoos done here: my semicolon on my wrist, the text on my ankle, and my stomach runes. I'm also hoping to go there for a thigh piece in the future; I fully trust the artists and their quality, and I know that anything I get there I'm going to be happy with. The minimum charge of £60 is alright for most tattoos, though I admit it was quite a lot for my little semicolon. BUT, since that was my first tattoo and I wanted it to be perfect, I didn't really mind. I freaking love this place tbh, and several of my friends do too, and my sister loves them for piercings. I've never had a bad experience or felt uncomfortable whatsoever, 10/10 would definitely recommend! read more

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Last year, being a fresher in university and enjoying freedom at its best coupled with the will to try something new every other day, my best friend and I, decided that it was time to stop piercing the ears (which off course had been punctured way too many times!) and go for the navel! The idea was way too thrilling. We were on the hunt and while taking a walk on the Oldham Street, we stood in front of this piercing parlour-'Holier than thou'; the name and its graphics instantly attracted me as a customer and we had finally picked our place. It's very neat and spacious when one glances from the outside, in contrast to many other dingy places in the city which give the idea of it not being safe somehow, if you're new to the constant 'piercing' world. The insides are full with shelves with any type of tiny jewellery you are looking for and this will definitely catch your eye and make you look forward to the experience. The staff was very polite and assuring, almost like the assuring nurses in a clinic! There is a separate room for the piercing which looks too clean for anyone to imagine, and thus puts the customer's fears to a rest, especially at a piercing parlour! My friend and I sat through it sequentially and the guy doing it, very skilfully engages us in flowery conversation and the job is done even before you can feel it! This place is complete in itself with a large collection of jewellery and is very helpful in case you need to go back for any questions or changes. You're also given a paper with all sorts of instructions to follow for 100% safety- very professional must say! Since then, I have been suggesting and sometimes even dragging friends for piercings here and none have left without a smile or thrill swept across their face! So if you're looking for a bit of body art and are unsure about hygiene, staff and jewellery, look no further and step right in! read more

Holier Than Thou - Taken from myspace.com - Piercing Near Me - Manchester, XGM

You know when you get so comfortable in your city, to the point where you can't imagine moving for reasons like, 'But I love my doctor!' 'My dry cleaner's ace!' 'Where would I get my hair done? I don't trust anyone but Tom!' 'What would I do without Khawaja Brothers and their boxes of mangoes?!' and suchlike? These are all very Yelp-worthy elements of one's existence, for sure, and I'd like to add another to the list. 'No, I don't want anyone putting holes in me apart from the staff at Holier Than Thou!' Quick shout-out for what's quite clearly The Best Name For A Piercing Parlour Ever. Anyway, it might be almost two years since I had my nose pierced here (how time flies!), and because Monday was rather a monumental day (one of the reasons was my First Yelpiversary, which means I've been Manchester's CM for exactly one year), I decided to get a little something pierced. The urge often takes me at pivotal moments in my life, for example I got my tattoo round about the time I finished my MPhil, and my nose piercing came at a time when I realised I didn't want to be an office bod any more but an all-round ass-kicking event-organising blogging reviewing marketing machine type person. So at the beginning of the week I opted for a tragus piercing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragus_piercing), that little bit of cartilage in front of your ear canal. It's £15 for a ring, £20 for a bar, and I trusted myself to be less likely to get a bar caught on anything, thus I went for that option. This time I was punctured by a lovely lady who talked me through the whole process, asked if I had any questions, ensured I filled in the requisite medical form... and while I was scribbling on that I did overhear someone booking in for a piercing and being told to go have a good sandwich and come back, which proves they take the health of their customers seriously. Similarly my piercer checked if I'd only had one glass of wine the night previous. They're very careful. I was dotted, asked to check if it looked okay, then my ear was cleaned, clamped and needled. I was told to breathe in and then out as it went through, and it just felt a bit weird and pinchy as opposed to painful. Once again I was told I was a toughie for not flinching (haha, nails) and given the aftercare leaflet, told to wash with warm saltwater twice a day and away I went with my new little bauble-friend. I'm very happy with my latest addition, and if indeed the piercing bug has bitten me, there's only one place I'll be going back to. read more

I brought my young cousin here for a navel piercing after I heard it was the best and most professional place in Manchester to get it done. The staff in here are were very welcoming and immediately put my cousin at ease. The studio itself was very clean, almost like a clinic, and the piercing was so quick both my cousin and myself didn't even notice it had been done (the gentleman was too busy getting her to talk). It was perfectly centred with no bleeding at all and a great aftercare talk. I already have a navel peircing, which after 15 years is so much a part of my body I barely notice it, and don't feel the need for any more. If I did though, I wouldn't think twice about coming here. read more

Had my first piercing ever by Justin, he was totally lovely and a right babe. Put me at ease, really professional and nice. The manager was lovely as well, a really nice team. read more

I had lost my eyebrow piercing in London during a crazy party weekend and during a one day stop over at Manchester I decided to get it back and get another ear piercing. Naturally I asked yelp for help and left to get the job done next morning The place was a little difficult to find especially when you only have google maps to guide you I got in and my first thoughts were,"this place sure looks clean enough to get a piercing from". They had a variety of body jewellery. I was confused about the location of ear piercing. The guy at reception was very friendly and told me to ale my time and handed me some albums to help me make my mind. I decided to get two of ten done on my left earlobe. It was quick, clean and the lady who did it was very friendly and supportive. They told me I should wait 6 weeks to get the eyebrow piercing again to let the tissue heal. Furthermore., they gave me tips on softening the scar and aftercare of the ear piercing. I came out very proud of the new additions. I would totally recommend this place especially to new comers. read more

Really friendly, experienced staff. Knowledgeable and honest. A great experience getting a piercing today. Although lacking a clinical environment which dispels confidence to an extent. read more

As a piercing fanatic, I visited this place when it first emerged in to the Northern Quarter to seek a cheap deal. I was dying to have my navel pierced at the bottom and both sides. They were more than happy to help me with my little piece of art! The guy who pierced me was lovely and chatty and was keen to take a picture to show others the work he had done and I was more than happy to help. It was only after I'd received the service that the piercings didn't seem too right from becoming very infected and after 6 months to a year, they grew out (fresh skin grew underneath pushed them out) and fell out of my navel. I can only assume (as I'm no expert) that they weren't pierced deep enough. Especially since the top navel piercing that I'd had for a year previous hadn't moved from it's position or become infected. I didn't wear clothing that they caught on either. I couldn't rate this shop badly though because of the service and advice on after care that they provide. read more

If it were possible to give less than one star, I would have. I went in for a conch piercing that ended up being a waste of my money and time nursing a keloid for the most part of 8months. The staff did not ask me anything nor even allowed me to get my two cents in before performing the piercing. It was just 'where do you want it' and that was all. To top it off a stainless steel jewelry was used, when they know that everybody react to jewelries differently. This is my second piercing as I had previously pierced my tragus somewhere else and a titanium jewelry was used, so it healed nicely. This establishment is more concerned with the money and the amount of customers they see in a day and not with the care of their customer, as it was more a situation of 'keep the line moving'. A huge let-down and I would certainly not recommend this place for anything. read more

I had a long wait even though I had an appointment hence 4 stars rather than 5. Very small shop when customers bring at least one + observers. Back to the visit; on arrival I was greeted with a warm welcome, given an econsent form, advised on jewellery, paid and then waited. I was taken into a room the piecer Bex, she explained everything, got to check her mark and then had my tragus pieced. No pain and over in about a minute . Thank you, would 100% recommend but suggest booking to avoid disappointment as a lot of people had to be turned away. read more

I got my nose pierced, while in Manchester a month ago. It was a great experience. The shop is so clean and everyone who works there are very professional! They were very fast...I was in and out within 20 minutes! I highly recommend them if you are looking for a great piercing experience! You can't beat the price and the professionalism! read more