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4.1 (240 reviews)
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My midlife crisis piercings
Monique R.

Came here with my bestie to get her nose piercing changed. I have been wanting a nose ring for so long but chickened out and opted to reopen my 2nd and 3rd earlobe piercings. Classic midlife crisis, amirght? Joanna helped me pick out my new earrings and executed a damn near painless process with reopening. They jewelry selection was vast and they had something for everyone. The price wasn't terrible and I was really happy with the outcome. They gave me proper care instructions and my ears healed beautifully. The establishment is clean and everyone there is really chill. If I ever get the balls to get my septum pierced, this is where I will go!

Austin L.

Skip this place. Was visiting and wanted to get a piercing. Super cold energy from the staff. Lack of interested in helping or educating potential customer. Business owner rly should send a secret shopper or instill better practices.

Nose piercing
Ashlee S.

Absolute best customer service! I was having surgery last week and the day before I was unable to remove my nose and tragus piercings. I called Live by the Sword and I was able to be seen within an hour. I forgot the woman's name who removed my piercings (blame it on the anesthesia) but she was so sweet and communicative. She walked me through how she removed them and how I can put them back in after to keep the holes open until I can stop in for her to do it correctly. Fast forward to post surgery, against my doctor and family's wishes, I stopped in three days after to get my nose and tragus piercings put back in. I was in a lot of pain from the surgery but didn't want to chance my piercings closing up. The woman who took them out wasn't in that day but another piercer helped me out and she popped them back in with ease. My sister who was my chaperone for the day decided to get her tragus pierced and said the woman did a phenomenal job. I'm looking to get some new holes soon and I will certainly be getting them at Live by the Sword!

Fresh fourth lobe piercing - LOVED the zodiac selection!
Kristen B.

A group of my friends went in to support my friend getting an impulsive eyebrow piercing, and we walked out with three new lobe piercings and two jewelry changes. The environment was so helpful, friendly, professional, and fun! The entire staff really listened to my friends when we spoke about piercing placement and jewelry. I was a little nervous to re-pierce one of my lobe piercings, but Jo reassured me and did a fantastic, minimally painful piercing. We were all so happy with our experience and spoke about how happy we were the entire way home. I will definitely return for future piercings!

The Little Brooklyn Market
Ashley S.

Spontaneously decided to get another piercing with my cousin as we were enjoying our last day visiting NYC. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The piercer was extremely helpful when deciding the placement and the type of jewelry. Process was quick, clean, and simple. Pricing was affordable if on a budget. I would definitely go back when I visit NYC again!

A freshly done third lobe piercing
Veronica P.

I spontaneously came in for a third lobe piercing before work and had a wonderful experience! Everyone was very friendly, and I will happily come back for another piercing.

$50 flash tattoo done by Isaiah! Almost looks like fine line lol
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Great location, fun spot to hang out in (it's a salon so you can also get piercings or shop for gifts, stationery, and apparel!), the aesthetic is such a fun vibe (minimalist black line doodles just like tattoos!), I'd come again for another tattoo! Super impressed with my tattoo artist Isaiah -- he had a gentle hand! My chubby bunny tattoo (#327 from the $50 flash book) didn't take long to do. I went with my besties who've been there before and said that the back of the leg kind of hurt so I was bracing for the worst but honestly it didn't hurt so much! One of them even thought it almost looked fine line (I was told if you pay a little extra, any of their flash tats can turn into fine line). I have to request if Isaiah again if I return for another tat! My two other friends booked with Jorge and their tats came out amazing too. Overall, it's a great place, and I absolutely love how patient they were with me because it's only my second tattoo and I don't have the best pain tolerance. Great experience here with some of my closest friends :) ...and if we weren't rushing after getting tats, I would've loved to shop for the cute stationery in the same salon

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sched for a small souvenir tattoo. James did a great job drawing it up and doing it. Everyone was friendly. Shop was spacious and bright

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Eric did a great job on my tattoo! The shop was very relaxing even though it was busy.

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Can I bring in my own nose jewelry to get a nose piercing done and if so what is the pricing?

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Danny didn't try to pressure me to buy jewelry and was very open to my suggestions for placement (even Dannys the professional).

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