The staff at Oak and Poppy on W 3rd Street are amazing. Ivy and the apprentice are absolute gems…read moreand have earned a loyal customer. They are so friendly and professional. The piercing I got went super well and is healing up great. The shop is clean and is Association of Professional Piercers certified. Look them up if you're unfamiliar with the APP's standards. It's also a big green flag to me that they've taken on an apprentice. I do wish they carried heavier gauge jewelry, however I could just be stuck in 2010.

IVY IS THE BEST! I was on a vacation with my family, one of my piercings fell out, and my piercer…read morewas too far. I am so incredibly lucky to have found her when I looked up places nearby. My first two appointments with her (one for jewelry down size/replacement & the other for piercing/down size/jewelry removal) as she is kind, gentle, professional, but most of all funny and lovely as ever Ivy has down sized SO MANY piercings on this ear and my other ear (which looks kinda similar to this one *lots of piercings* but different). She also switched out a hoop for the leaf cuff Ivy is detailed, delicate with her work and really cares for her clients like a lot 10/10 recommend and will be going back, thank you, Ivy :)

I got my nose pierced by Stephanie and had the best experience! I already had my nose pierced on…read morethe other side and she really took her time to match the placement, and she checked with me to make sure it was where I liked it before she pierced. Super quick and not painful at all. The whole experience was amazing and I would definitely come back for more!!

I just got my septum pierced with Bruce over the weekend and it was a wonderful experience…read more The pricing was extremely transparent and reasonable. I was really nervous after having a horrible first time septum piercing where the piercer pierced my septum crooked, hit the cartilage and then blamed my nose shape. I've wanted a cartilage for quite some time so I decided to get a second opinion and I'm really glad I did. Bruce was extremely knowledgeable and re-assuring. He took a look and told me I could probably get one but he would verify once he was able to check my nose. He was able to immediately determine the septum spot was higher up. The pain was extremely minimal. I really appreciated that Bruce walked me through every step of the process. I'll definitely be back.

I went to the owner, Inna, and she was absolutely incredible and knowledgeable! I couldn't…read morerecommend this place enough. We were walk-ins, and she was so accommodating. My girlfriends and I decided we wanted to get cartilage piercings on a whim, and she had such incredible reviews, and trust me, she did not disappoint. She's between locations at the moment because her old location is under construction, but the place was clean. All needles were in sterile packaging, as were the piercings. She wore gloves and gave us a spray with saline and high-quality essential oils that help decrease inflammation and prevent infection. It was pretty painless, she was so quick with the needle I barely felt it. I got three piercings done. She had such a great vibe, it was a fun experience, and cool to do with friends. If we decide to get any more, we will definitely get it here.

Just recommended another friend to Karma and realized I'd never left my own review. The lovely…read morefolks here did my septum piercing over two years ago and the healing process was effortless. I've never experienced any issues afterward, and the atmosphere in the shop was super welcoming and relaxing. The place is set back a little from Robertson, but they're super clear with directions and there is parking in their little cul-de-sac! Thanks for adorning my face with what has become my favorite piece of jewelry; I look forward to coming back!

Receptionist is friendly, the place is simple bright and clean…read more TY did my helix piercing and he's patient and supportive, I was nervous with getting my helix pierced. The process was smooth and fast, he confirmed the spots before I get pierced. I chose Studs because they offer flat-back screw for their earrings and use piercing needles manually instead of a piercing device. So the healing is better comparing to using a piercing gun. This place is definitely on the pricey side, especially their jewelries. I personally wouldn't get my jewellery here, I'm just here for the piercing and got a titanium stud for now. Will get my proper studs elsewhere.

Cute jewlery, but because of the people who work there, I won't be going back…read more I've been to this location about 3 times now for different piercings and hoping to have a different experience each time. However, the staff are unfriendly and seem to be "too cool" for everyone else. Feels like snobby high school popular girls who judge you and have better things to do with their time. I was asking help on which piercing to get, and they kept chatting amongst themselves despite my presence being known. Another time, I went in to get downsize, and the young woman said she'd only give it to me for free based on when I got pierced, but that she'd need to make a note otherwise the manager would go "what the hell", and she said this as if it were a huge inconvenience and my fault. A snobby and condescending attitude. I don't feel comfortable going back, seems like they just want your money. Not friendly or cordial, clearly just want to sell things.

I walked in last weekend for a forward helix piercing. Katherine assisted me and did the piercing…read more Honestly a wonderful experience. She was very helpful in jewelry selection and pricing, and also phenomenal with the piercing itself. I'll definitely be coming back for a few more piercings in the near future.

I've been to this location three times and your Santa Monica Blvd. location once. Overall, my…read moreexperiences have been decent. I wouldn't say the customer service has ever been outstanding, but it's generally been good. During my previous visit, I spent around $700 adding two new piercings and switching out jewelry. The piercer who helped me was incredible. I wish I could remember her name because she truly had an artist's eye. She helped curate my ears beautifully, adding charms and small triangle studs that I absolutely loved. Near the end of that appointment, while we were still in the treatment room, she asked if she could step out to do a quick jewelry change for another customer. I found that unusual as we were already in service. I also had another appointment that I needed to get to so I felt my time didn't matter! Anyways I overlooked it because I had otherwise enjoyed the experience. Unfortunately, my most recent visit completely changed my opinion. I came in to purchase a solid gold swallow bird piece, which was close to $500, and have it installed. I had seen it on Friday and returned Monday specifically to buy it. The piercer helping me, who mentioned she was new from Bakersfield, immediately came across as uninterested. When I asked about the bird jewelry, she didn't even attempt to look for it and simply said, "I don't know." The receptionist then stepped in, searched the display, and found the exact piece. It was the last one. Once we went into the piercing room, I mentioned that my current jewelry felt a little tight, but throughout the appointment her demeanor remained cold, short, and dismissive. She changed the jewelry, but when she couldn't find a bag for my previous piece, I ended up offering one from my purse. Nothing catastrophic happened, but customer service is about how you make people feel. When someone is spending hundreds of dollars on fine jewelry and trusting you with body piercings, warmth, professionalism, and attentiveness matter just as much as technical skill. Sadly, this experience left such a poor impression that I won't be returning.

I got my first tattoo about 2 years ago. I specifically wanted fine line work done and I had been…read moresearching around for fine line artists that fit my style and would work with me. I was actually referred to THS by multiple people so I looked into them and found Endry. His work really impressed me and my boyfriend who was also a tattoo artist back in the day. So I booked an appt to have a very simple roman numeral tattoo done under my collarbone. The booking process was actually very easy and the shop worked with me. There's a $200 minimum and there's a $100 deposit that you Venmo before the appointment is made. I honestly found the booking process super smooth and easy. If you can find it, there's metered parking right in front of the shop which is super convenient. I honestly love the vibe of this place. Endry was so kind and welcoming and made my first tattoo the best experience it could've been (also want to note I have a needle phobia so this is a legit compliment). I have since seen Endry multiple times for more extensive work. Endry is truly an incredible artist who really puts care and consideration into each piece. You can tell he really cares about his craft and I have so much respect for that. Working with him has been a pleasure and I look forward to my next session with him. I actually recently got my forearm done with a beautiful fine line floral wrap and I am still in awe at the photorealistic detail in the flowers. I found my artist and my place and I would 100% recommend going here whether it's your first or you're looking to continue on in your tattoo journey.

Honestly, just not a great Tattoo. I sent them the original picture and told the guy it doesn't…read moreneed to be exactly like that, we can style it a little bit. Showed him a few AI examples and he had me send him one that he/we thought looked cool. I didn't really put a ton of thought into it just figured "sure. Do your thing with it." I probably should've noticed the AI flaw in the stencil, but, as my regular artist pointed out, he definitely should have noticed, especially since he had the original photo. A little miscommunication but oh well. On top of that it's really really light so I'm going to have to have my normal artist fix it and touch it up. I wasn't even going to leave a review because it's partly my fault, and I don't really care that much, but like my normal artist pointed out, he's supposed to notice these kind of things. Then I realized the only reason I don't really care is because it's somewhere not normally visible. If it was on my arm I would be horrified. Other than that, they were cool, the booking process was easy, and reasonably priced. Also the shop was super clean which is important to me so 3-stars

I had such a great experience at Maria Tash, and I have to specifically shout out Reagan!…read more She was honestly amazing from start to finish. She was so patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful without ever being pushy. I came in a little unsure of what I wanted, and she took the time to walk me through different options, styling ideas, and what would actually suit me best. You can tell she really knows her stuff, but also has a great eye. Everything she suggested felt very thoughtful and elevated, not just trying to sell something. She made the whole experience feel really comfortable and fun, which I feel like makes such a difference, especially when you're deciding on jewelry or piercings. If you go, definitely ask for Reagan because she's the absolute best

Me and my friend visited Maria Tash today, the quality of the work and customer service was…read moreamazing, we defiantly recommend this place and will come back

There aren't too many places like this around anymore. Excellent service, honest prices and great…read moreselection.

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Janet and Richard! I am by no means wealthy. But I…read morehave some of my mother's jewelry that I really treasure and value. And I bring it in to get it fixed, resized cleaned & appraised. They treat me like any other VIP that walks through the door. They've been so helpful over the years. Truly a personalized experience. Five stars---would recommend to anyone!

Had a wonderful experience with Allen today. I've been contemplating getting my nostril pierced for…read moreabout 10 years now and I finally decided to do it today. I requested a quote from several vendors and Allen was the first to reply and was super prompt with my follow up questions. At the shop, you can expect a sterile environment, but the vibes are wayyyy cool. Allen was thorough with his explanations and quelled any nerves that I had. He was very knowledgeable and his years of experience was comforting. I ended up with a gold 2mm stud and it looks great. Did it hurt? A little, but I feel like I get hurt when I get up from a long nap, so what do I know. Definitely would recommend this shop and Allen. He's great vibes, funny, super clean and very professional. He even laughed at all my jokes so that a plus for me. Fulfilled my midlife crisis goal.

My second time back at Aura Piercing & Fine Jewelry and I'm as pleased as ever…read more I came into the shop because some of my previously purchased jewelry from another retailer fell out and I lost the flat backs. I came into the shop as a Hail Mary just to see if they carried something that would fit the studs I already owned. Not only was Allen able to help me and replace the flat backs on my existing jewelry, he also informed me that my naval piercing that fell out months ago wasn't closed. Instead of having to re-pierce Allen advised me all I needed to do was buy or bring in jewelry and he'd insert it for me. I love the honesty and how helpful Allen was! His advice saved me some coin and I'm so grateful this isn't a money grabbing establishment. This is my now my go-to spot!

Best piercing experience from start to finish! The place is super clean and beautifully decorated…read more All the staff members were welcoming and friendly. Brian did my 3 ear piercings and I could not be happier with the results :) I will be returning soon

I have three tattoos, and got them all here. Each tattoo is done by a different artist... Daniel,…read moreMartin, and Ray. It's a super clean place, very professional, And there are great artists! I definitely recommend. My first tattoo here was about 10 or 11 years ago, and my last one was maybe 5 years ago? I hope this place is still going strong!