I came to Sharkbite piercings after searching and failing at finding a place to reopen my navel…read morepiercing. Lucina made booking so easy through her website. Her suite was private, comfortable and easy to locate. Lucina gave me so much great information on caring for my newly open piercing, jewelry and how to troubleshoot if I have any issues down the road with irritation or shrinking. Lucina is also an artist, and has super cute stickers and art she has done decorating her suite. She made me feel so comfortable and made the process really easy. I'll definitely be back for any future piercings and jewelry purchases. I can't recommend Sharkbite Piercings enough. Stop looking, book here.

I had such a great experience with Lucina getting a vertical labret piercing!…read more This little studio was clean and had beautiful jewelry, but best of all was what an amazing job Lucina did! She is very friendly, professional and pays great attention to detail and placement. The piercing itself was a quick experience with little pain, and she made me feel comfortable and confident in my decision. She is a good and honest person who takes pride in what she does and I'm very thankful to have found her. I can't wait to come back to her!

I went down for two separate occasions. Christian handled…read moremy nose piercing. it was a quick, painless and overall phenomenal experience. my second time down there, I got a tattoo from Matt and that too was not only quick and painless, the conversation was great and it was an overall phenomenal experience. 1000/10 rating and don't forget to tip (;

Don't get your ears pierced here. They give you 925 silver which is sterling and it's literally…read morefrowned upon to heal piercings with anything sterling bc it contains copper ! Idk why they think that's ok! Not flat backs either! My ear hasn't healed and is still really painful to sleep on and i grew concern and had a look at the earrings only to be let down. Piercings should only be healed with medical grade metal, like titanium. Do better dudes!

Amazing Experience! Amazing people! They are very welcoming and do great work! Very inviting…read moreenvironment!

David did amazing, detailed work on my lotus. I absolutely love it. He was prepared when I got…read morethere, after asking some questions on the phone, and that was appreciated.

Perfect experience with Mason！The shop was very clean and the whole experience felt very…read moreprofessional. Definitely recommend!

Rose did an amazing job on my conch!! Super welcoming atmosphere and is extremely clean. I'm…read moredefinitely coming back for more piercings, I 100% recommend this place.

I love and appreciate this place so much, I got my first piercing at around 16 years old but from…read moreClaire's and up until my next piercing which I got done at Barbella I didn't realize what went into getting a piercing and still learning as I get a new one each time. This place has made me feel so comfortable and they're always so helpful and well informed and love to keep their clients well informed also. I live in Santa Ana and don't drive but whether it's through uber or finding whatever ride I can I'll always make the trip here when I'm interested in getting a new piercing or even just getting retainers as needed. I feel confident and comfortable and as long as I'm in Orange County, this place will always be my go to! 100/10 recommend!!

Had a great experienced getting my navel pierced here in March. It was quick and painless. The…read morestaff were very friendly but professional and transparent with everything regarding pricing, the actual piercing process, and aftercare. Place was clean and everyone seemed like they knew what they were doing. It was pricey but a piercing is a one-time investment so I was fine paying about $150 for it. This was my first real piercing since getting my lobes done (with the gun at Claire's in middle school lol), and they made sure I was calm and informed throughout the entire process. Would definitely recommend this place!

Can't say enough about this place! They are awesome! Wonderfully talented and if you're undecided…read morethey give you suggestions on what to choose or how to place your tattoo. They make you feel so comfortable too! I got my first tattoo here, and I came back to TJ for another. Highly recommend!

I have come to Balboa Tattoo twice now to be tattooed and both times truly exceeded my…read moreexpectations! The staff is always very nice and accommodating and they are definitely great at what they do. TJ tattooed me last time and it was great, he executed exactly what I wanted and it came out amazing! I could not recommend this tattoo shop more!

My fiancé and I wanted to get matching tattoos for our son…read more I called and Hunter said he was available to help us out! We got his number and he was very friendly and responsive. We sent him over some pictures of ideas we wanted and Hunter made drawings for us and they were amazing!! We went to see Hunter at the shop and he made sure our tattoos fit the areas we wanted perfectly, and made some tweaks to make them the best looking they could be! We would definitely recommend Hunter to anyone looking to get any tattoos! He is so knowledgeable and very talented! I want to finish my sleeve and my fiancé wants to start his and we will definitely be going back to Hunter thank you so much!!

I contacted Jake in Franklin, TN (Nashville area). He has a shop set up there as well as in Newport…read moreBeach. I told him what I was looking for, sent him photos and an explanation of why I wanted the tattoo. When I showed up for my appointment, I knew I had chosen the right artist. He did an amazing job of capturing the image of my 18 year old cat who had died a few months before. George Washington, the cat, was a beloved family member and I wanted to always keep him close to me. The tattoo turned out perfect. Everything was exactly as Jake and I had discussed and it exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Jake to anyone.

The best!!! I'm so obsessed with my piercings and will be telling everyone about Sheryl! Thank you…read moreso much :)

I took my niece to Paradigm Piercings today for a pediatric ear piercing, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. Sheryl was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and very gentle, which made a huge difference, especially for a kid. This was actually my second time coming here. My first visit was for an ear curation (where they help design a whole piercing look), and I loved that experience just as much. My niece said it didn't hurt and felt really comfortable the entire time, which says a lot. They also have so many earring options to choose from. We ended up picking a dainty little daisy that was perfect for her. Overall, such a positive experience both times I've gone. I would definitely recommend Paradigm Piercings to anyone, especially for pediatric piercings.

As a memorial piece, it's obvious this tattoo meant a lot to me. The staff was so thorough. I…read moreshowed them my rough draft and ideas I wanted to incorporate. Together, we fine tuned the piece and I was told the price, time it would take and who would be doing the piece based on expertise. The process was streamlined and smooth. The staff were so kind, considerate and sanitary. I could not be happier, truly. It's by far the best tattoo I have. The shop is beautiful and has fun, whimsical decor. It was extremely clean and I trusted the process entirely. The price seemed steep given I have gotten the other tattoos in the Midwest. But I truly believe you get what you pay for and this piece is priceless. So grateful for Alex, the artist, Nat and other staff that helped me get this done. Highly recommend Cleopatra Ink! Note: I came to them first for piercings nine months ago and that went so well I decided to come back for the tattoo.

This review is for my consult experience; I decided to not go with this studio because of it. This…read moreis a very nice/upscale studio in Costs Mesa. My appt time was 10:30am on Sat 2/21/26, and they asked me to be there 10 min early, so I was. They checked me in and pointed me to the couches, then just ignored me for 45 min, and finally took me 50 min after my scheduled appt time. No offer for water or coffee/tea, no acknowledgment about the wait (until the very end of my wait). They opened at 10am and weren't doing a damn thing the entire 50 min wait! Two were playing chess when I walked in. When they finally took me, they didn't inquire about my "why" regarding the piece; they just asked for a description and some inspiration examples. They then drew up the design digitally, which was good but not epic. I was only getting black and grey. The price... $2,500 for 8-16 hrs in the chair. Wtf. Even if the piece takes 16 hrs (which I don't think it will), it comes to $156.25 per hr, before tip. Umm, that seems rather steep to me. Their work, from what I've viewed, is good. Studio is professional. Their handling of me for this appointment was offensively impersonal and unprofessional. I will never go back, and hope this review hits a button for them on their lack of care on the customer experience.

A close friend of mine and I came here in January. Getting piercings together was our third stop…read moreduring our girls day in the OC. Unfortunately, parking at The Camp isn't all that great. I have yet to find a spot by myself so I just bit the bullet for paying for valet. We came in an hour before closing and were greeted by Samara - who did a wonderful job getting us set up for our spontaneous piercings! We were then directed to Lucas. He did my friend's tragus piercing and my dual lobe piercings. I haven't been pierced since I was a baby, but Lucas made the whole experience real easy. Overall, he's a super chill guy that makes an effort to strike up a conversation and make you feel comfortable about the whole process. Other than the fleeting hot sensation from the initial pinch, the process was pretty painless. Bonus: we got some sick stickers featuring his bull dog Everyone we met at the shop was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Their website is also a fantastic resource in case you don't ask all of your questions about healing in-person. My friend and I truly felt like we were in great hands so kudos to everyone for setting such an easygoing vibe. I've been back a few times since January for a quick monthly check and to get my piercings downsized recently. As expected, I was met with top-tier customer service, true to the shop's personal brand. I feel confident coming back for future piercings. Lastly, if you're downsizing - I highly recommend making an appointment. I was in and out (no more than 15 minutes), but I was surrounded by 4+ walk ins. It's really easy to do so over their website vs. calling.

Gregg is the only piercer I will ever keep coming back to. I've had a few piercings done with him…read moreand the amount of care and honesty he gives me every time makes me trust him more than I already do. He also gives cat stickers every time (love cat enthusiasts) and he makes you feel so safe and comfortable no matter what you're looking to get done. Couldn't recommend more! Recently got my nose ring in after he advised me to keep my stud in for a long time. He's also done my conch and inner helix. All fabulous experiences and I will keep coming back!