I remember when Body Manipulations used to be back in the Mission. This was the spot to get all…read moreyour piercings...and TBH, it still is. I made the mistake of getting pierced out of state. My ears got infected and the swelling was terrible. I came to Body Manip and the piercer saved my ear...and my piercings! Apparently, the jewelry originally utilized was not the biz...and they switched it out to new ones. They left some space for the ears to swell and cleaning instructions. No joke but my ears felt immediate relief. Now, my ears are awesome. My spouse recently got a double helix here. Loved the person who pierced her. Gave such professional info and care. He also tested out placement with hoops just to be sure it looked right. Just amazing from start to finish. Make no mistake...this is the place to go for all your piercings. The jewelry is expensive but worth it.

Everything went well. I admire the professionalism of all of the staff…read more I am very satisfied with my nose and toung pierce. The jewerly were kind of expensive but was well worth it.

Such an easy process getting an appointment, sharing my design, and working with the artist when I…read moregot there to perfect it to my liking. G did an incredible job with my tree design (so precise!) and was great to talk to throughout the appointment. The studio was also very cool, with skylight windows for great natural light. Would definitely book with G again!

I had such a good experience, the girl that did it for me was so nice. I'd love to come back again…read moreif I wanted another kind of piercing done. They answered all my questions and made me feel so welcomed

Had a great experience here. The shop itself is beautiful, super clean, and thoughtfully decorated…read more The staff were all very kind and welcoming. I came in to have a piercing removed that I had done at another shop, and it was incredibly quick and painless. The piercer was helpful and took the time to talk through my ideas for future piercings I'm considering. Also loved the little details like the sticker dispenser with flash designs from the artists! I'll definitely be back soon.

I came here for a tattoo a few months ago and came in again today to buy a piece of jewelry. There…read morewere maybe 5 people total in there. We stood and waited for over ten minutes with no one acknowledging us and then when it seemed that the front desk lady was going around us to someone who seemed to have just arrived (I guess they had an appointment but how were we supposed to know that) I just asked if I could quickly make a purchase (bc again no one has even acknowledged us and they were full on talking to everyone else) and the front desk lady was sooo rude and sassy for literally no reason. She could've said "oh yeah these people have an appointment I'll be with you in a min" but instead she was extremely rude to us. This place pretends to be friendly and a "safe space" but is just performative and only acknowledges people they know from the neighborhood. Also if they comment on this review saying anything otherwise that would be hilarious bc it was just so crazy how rude she was to us. This was my first time doing something for myself in a long time and I was so excited and drove from far away to be able to visit this shop again and this lady was unnecessarily rude when we were just trying to understand what was happening bc they IGNORED US Also creepy front desk man wouldn't talk to us either and would only talk to the people who came in after us as well lol. Really weird and unfriendly vibes go somewhere else and save your money.

I have been going to Fiat Lux for over two years for my piercings and to purchase their incredible…read moreBVLA jewelry. I keep returning to Fiat Lux because their staff is attentive, kind and receptive. I specifically follow the amazing work & artistry done by Mannie. Mannie is a gentle, easeful, patient, and safe piercer and as a Black woman - this is important to me. I highly recommend all their services and plan to return soon!

Took my mom on a field trip to get her ears pierced here since I knew Fiat Lux was the place in San…read moreFrancisco I'd trust to do a piercing. Super professional piercer who was professional and patient, explained to my mom every step of the process. Piercing was seamless and done with a sterile needle, not a piercing gun! I also loved how Fiat Lux offered check-in appointments to assess the piercing's healing after a few weeks, gave me massive peace of mind as a family member. Highly recommend for folks doing their first to Nth piercing!

I've been to this store a few times now and they have a great selection of jewelry…read more Over the weekend I came in to purchase a bracelet I was eyeing online and to get a permanent bracelet. They don't have any prices for their permanent bracelets so I had no idea what to expect but I knew I wanted 14k gold, and I was most interested in a Cuban chain. This could have been a case of miscommunication coupled with the fact I don't like confrontation, but when I asked about the price I swore I was told ~$250. That seemed reasonable to me, I've been looking into Cuban chains and that was the price point I was seeing for about that size in 14k. When it came to checkout the price was $2,450 for just the permanent bracelet.....I was in a rush and again, don't love confrontation, so I paid and left but I feel like I seriously over paid for this tiny light weight chain. I was planning on getting more bracelets and jewelry plus some new piercings but after this I don't know if I trust their prices. I think I may use them to find cool jewelers, but purchase elsewhere. It's my fault I didn't double check the price, I take ownership in that. I would just caution against the permanent jewelry, at least learn from my mistake and get the price in writing not just verbally. Update: wow that was a super fast response! They reached out to me after seeing my review. Thank you so much Nadia for your call. I can tell you all really care about your customers. Looking forward to coming back this weekend. Additional side notes, I really appreciate the care they put into fitting the jewelry for customers. I've also have had things shipped to me and their packaging is lovely with nice presentation. Even their shipping box feels lux. Those little details and the quick response to my post has brought me back around and I will absolutely be a repeat customer. Can't wait to get more unique jewelry and piercings with friends! :)

I got my first ear piercings at age 8 with a gun at the mall. I am decades from that day now. My…read morefirst lobe piercings have stretched with wear and time to the point that almost any earring looks like it will rip out of my earlobe. I arranged a consult with Ben, who asked detailed questions, assessed my current stack and suggested I had enough lobe health to do a piercing stacked on top of my first piercing. This will allow me to wear studs together or to wear a statement earring in the new hole without the issue of more stretching. He recommended jewelry options based on my style, then brought me back to do the piercing same-day (it was a Monday morning, so the store wasn't busy). He was meticulous in the setup and talked me through every step of the process. Easy and done. It's been two weeks and my new piercings are healing beautifully and I am already loving the placement and the options it affords me. When worn with earrings in my original first piercings, the two stacked together actually detract from the stretching. Ben is a total pro. If and when I get more piercings I absolutely will ask for him.

I came in to get my outer conch pierced and the experience from beginning to end was seamless and…read moregreat! Booking online was easy and straightforward. I've heard mixed things about the pain and healing for a conch piercing so naturally, I was really nervous. Cara was great at explaining each step that she was doing which I think helped to calm my nerves a bit. I appreciate how thorough she was and her demeanor was calm which helped to ease any nervousness I was experiencing. The aesthetic of the studio was very clean and cozy. I also liked the variety of jewelry and Cara was helpful picking out a piece that would suit the anatomy of my ear. I also appreciated the thorough instructions with aftercare. I already have my appointment booked to downsize but had to add another piercing because the experience the first time around was so nice.

She doesn't seem to respond to her messages if it is just to shop for jewelry. Bummer…read more She isn't that friendly either. Double bummer since she's local and like to support local businesses!

This review is very late and I apologize. I had the greatest experience here a little over a month…read moreago. I have never gotta a single piercing (always wanted to but was afraid) but Anna Louise (I'm sorry if I spelled it wrong) and another person sitting at the front desk ( I'm sorry I never got your name) made the experience so comfortable, reassuring, and relaxing. If they were not there that day, I promise I would not have gone through with the piercing. Shoutout to the two of them, they are extremely awesome. If you want a piercing of any sort and afraid, definitely go with Anna Louise. Thank you, again!

I have a few tattoos from this place, specifically from Edson. He always nails it. Also got my nose…read morepierced here. The two piercings were perfectly placed and the starter jewelry they had was a fair price, not too expensive like other places.

My coworkers have gotten pierced here so that alone tempted me to give Cold Steel a try…read more My first piercing experience was with Cassidy and Eric (Squeezy!). Saying that they were kind, patient and welcoming is honestly an understatement. Cassidy was super helpful when helping me decide what jewelry to choose and the quality of their jewelry really stood out to me. Eric is such a cool piercer. Getting a piercing can always be nerve wracking even if you have a high pain tolerance, but he was so welcoming from the jump! I had so much fun getting my double lobes and conch pierced with him and have ultimately decided to come back here for my triple lobes and any other future piercings. Hands down recommend this place to anyone thinking of getting a piercing! They're super fun and chill.

Definitely recommend this place, only if you're not in a hurry. We had an appointment and still…read morewaited an hour. If you're in a time crunch and don't want to wait, I'd say call and find out their slow times, and come then. Probably not on a sunny, bustling weekend. Lots of walk in traffic. The piercers and staff are very knowledge and not snobby (compared to a top piercing company in SF). They have incredibly high quality jewelry (+ the price tag), but this is where you want to come. We got 3 piercings, including an industrial (which I count as one) and it cost about $400.

Beautiful jewelry, and amazing customer service! I was out for a stroll on a sunny/rainy Tuesday in…read morethe Castro, and wanted to check out the shop after it caught my eye. Immediately after I came in, John (front desk worker) greeted me with a smile, and we sparked up a lovely conversation! I looked at all the pieces one by one and asked him questions, which he was very happy to answer! You can tell he's very passionate about the line of work. The pieces themselves are very body safe, and the designs are cool as heck! I couldn't stop looking at how beautiful everything looked. It's a small shop, so go give them some support! And thanks John for making my day! 5 stars.

This was the most pleasant experience for my 8 year old, who got her lobes pierced. If I could give…read moreReece 10 stars here, I would. He was so patient and answered all of my daughter's questions. He walked her through all of the piercing steps slowly and methodically, ensuring the experience was calm and comfortable. The shop is adorable. The selection of earrings was great offering many choices without feeling overwhelmed with options--no decision fatigue. The price point was really reasonable and the studio is clean and efficient. I couldn't be more happy with the staff and experience.

I got my tattoo done today with Max and everything was nothing less than perfect. I walked away…read morewith a tattoo that exceeded my expectations. The place is warm, friendly, super clean and fun. 5 stars out of 5!

I Wleent for a walk in. Wli was not sure I was going to get a tattoo here. But Andre decided to…read morehelp me with the design for the memorial tattoo for my inner forearms. He was very patient and understanding of what I was looking for. I decided to get right there. The vibe and atmosphere was amazing. Small yet spacious. Andre make sure I was ready and prepare for the process. Skilled and well professional. I recommended this place. Note: my first tattoo.