Nomad is top of the line. They are just the best. Kindest humans ever. Absolute professionals, and…read moremake you feel so welcome. My 6.5 yr old daughter got her ears pierced by Sean and he is so good with the kiddos. So calm and gentle. It was the coolest experience for my girl. She wasn't nervous at all. To have been there twice ever and 4 months apart, it was very special to walk in the second time and have him remember us and remember the details of our first visit shows how much care and attention they put into their craft. Thank you Nomad. We'll be back for more!

We had a really good experience getting our piercings done here. I got both a cartilage and an…read moreearlobe piercing, and my husband got his earlobe pierced as well. I really appreciated that they used a needle instead of a piercing gun--it felt much more precise, and the process was quick and smoother than I expected. It wasn't nearly as painful as I had anticipated. The staff was professional and welcoming, and you can tell they know what they're doing. There was a steady line of people waiting, which honestly made us feel even more confident that we chose a reputable place. The only downside for me was the pricing. Since you choose your jewelry at the time of the piercing, the overall cost can add up quickly, and many of the options leaned toward the higher end. Overall though, great service and a clean, professional experience. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking to get a piercing done right.

This review is for Eldo and Alex. I had my conch piercing…read moredone at a reputable place in LA (not body manipulation) before I moved to SF but during the last 4-5 months ran into a number of issues- swelling back of ear, etc. I went to body manipulation twice for consultation and to get my earring swapped out and both Eldo and Alex were so knowledgeable and so helpful. They took the time to walk me through what was happening and also recommended that if the swelling and fluid filled bump behind my ear didn't settle down, to go get it drained (which I did and it's been great since). I wish I had gotten my piercing done here originally. Their pricing is reasonable and knowledge far deeper than other places I'm aware of. The after care service is insane and I recommend this place 10/10!

My wife and I both decided to get different types of facial piercings. I got my eyebrow done and my…read morewife had a Medusa piercing done. We were both pierced by Steve. He was great. Steve was extremely thorough. He explained everything before it happened, let you know when it was about to happen and was very explanatory in the aftercare, possible adjustments that may be needed in the future, etc. Steve was very, very personable as well. My wife and I will both go back again to have another piercing done. We have both asked Steve to take care of us in the future. Awesome experience. The shop is also very clean, sterile, and extremely professional looking.

I went in for a jewelry change, nostril. I had a spacer put in by Chari, and she had a difficult…read moretime getting the spacer in, decided on another one without a backing. She assured me it would stay in, it didn't. After surgery, I went back with my own jewelry, thinking how hard can it be to put this jewelry in? She couldn't. Chari broke my own reserve spacer trying to get it out, , then fiddled around, finally putting a spacer so big my nose bled for a couple of hours. She also told me I had "cheap jewelry"....my jewelry is 18K gold. Not cheap. I try to buy local. But in this case, I would warn you to stick to the professionals.

Got my bellybutton pierced & I love it! Somehow it didn't hurt & healed well and quickly. Very…read morehappy, highly recommend. Clean place, was a quick appointment, on time, pleasant.

One and only piercer you should go to! Joe's been piercing me for over 15 years and he is hands…read moredown the best. His appointments are very detailed, informative, and precise. He starts by going over the type of piercing wanted, selecting jewelry and going over cost. Next, he brings you back to the piercing room (where there is a few spots for guest to join and a TV to watch). Joe is very methodical, particularly, and very much detail-oriented when it comes to piercing. He makes sure your positioning of the dot (where the piercing will go) looks the best, and has you confirm that it too. Next, he grabs all his sterile equipment, jewelry, and gloves up. Joe presents with a very confident, calming, and gentle demeanor while he prepares you before piercing which makes the piercing process such a breeze. Next thing you know, it's over! Such a mindless experience, that's why I keep coming back + best jewelry quality too. Book online today- appointments open up 1 week in advance, on Sundays!

Took my daughter to get her ears pierced for the first time. Joe was awesome, made her feel…read morecomfortable and had a very chill demeanor. Very calming for my daughter who was slightly anxious/nervous/excited. He explained everything completely, and never rushed us. Her piercings are healing so well, highly recommend!

Great service! Beautiful Ring with custom engraving. A very nice anniversary gift for my boyfriend.read more

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! :)

Nash is 10/10, I recommend them for piercings for sure!! If I ever want another piercing I will def…read morebe returning to them.

Industrial Tattoo is located not too far from UC Berkeley, so parking may be a bit hit or miss. The…read moreshop is tucked away from the main street, so they may be easily missed. I heard very good things about this spot, so I was excited to come here. A bit background, my tragus earrings fell out about 3 days prior to this visit. I lost one, so I decided to get a new set and wanted someone out the jewelry back in for me, as it is difficult for me to get the backing for these piercings, Anyway, I stopped in, was greeted, and informed to fill out a form on my phone. After filling it out, I was taken to the glass case where the earrings were and the ones I wanted only have one left, so I picked out a different pair (they sell the earrings individually). I was told to wait for the piercer to help me. After a short wait, someone came out for me and we went to the back. I got settled on the piercing / tattoo bed and was walked through the process. My piercer was nice and since we were just putting new ones in, it was a quick process. I went back to the front to get rung up for the jewelry and service (they do charge $10 for each piercing change). The reason why I gave them a 2 is because one of my tragus swelled up very badly. Not sure why it would had swelled up like that, as I did not get pierced, so I am not sure if they did not clean the jewelry properly or practice correct hand hygiene. I had to carefully clean it, as it was so inflamed and hurt so badly for days. Overall, it would had been a 1, but the experience up to afterwards was pleasant.

Andrea is so sweet and kind. I love piercings they are beautiful. She was so helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. I had a wonderful experience today. It made my day. Thank you Andrea.

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.

Painless and quick!…read more I got my nose pierced here 10 years ago, and I've never had a single complication. I walked in absolutely terrified because the only piercings I'd had before were my earlobes, which my parents had done when I was less than a year old. The staff was incredibly reassuring, patient, and kind! When the needle finally went through, I honestly didn't even realize it had happened. Since then, I've gotten additional ear piercings elsewhere and have had far more complications with those than I ever did with my nose piercing from Zebra. That experience has made me appreciate just how skilled they are. I'll definitely be coming back to Zebra for my next ear piercing!

The actual piercing was fast but be prepared to wait, maybe even in line outside the store, on a…read moreweekend afternoon. (Piercing is walk in only.) Roughly 45 minutes total wait on a Saturday. Multiple crying babies; would suggest having "baby friendly" hours so those who don't want to hear babies crying getting pierced, have an alternative. PS Minors need ID too, even with a parent present.

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!

DO NOT GO HERE FOR PIERCINGS…read more i want to preface this post that jake is not apart of the association of professional piercers (app) which should be the first red flag. since there are not a lot of regulations regarding piercings, i would suggest only going to one that is apart of the app because of their commitment and dedication to safety and sanitation standards. i am honestly disappointed having to write this review since i had high expectations given the other reviews. i got two piercings and one is healing well. however, the other one is not after getting it pierced nearly a month ago. i went in to have it looked at and the interaction was very unpleasant, giving me a reason to write this review. his first comment was "do you know how long it takes to heal" after asking if he would take a look at it. he then was gaslighting me saying i wasn't cleaning it and he would give me an aftercare sheet. he THEN proceeded to back out so quickly and said i needed to go to a doctor and he's just a piercer and it's unethical to give me medical advice LOL. he did not even try to help remedy my piercing at all. anyways i went to another piercer to get a second opinion and all that was needed was the correct jewelry for my anatomy. there was no infection, it was simply irritated. jake actin like i got some disease for real. disgusted by jake's customer service and unprofessional behavior given HE WAS THE ONE WHO PIERCED IT.

I visited Cleopatra Ink San Francisco and had an amazing experience. Ozzy helped me from start to…read morefinish--he was super professional and made me feel comfortable right away. I filled out the consent form, and then got five piercings done: two double helix, one conch, and two earlobe piercings. Everything was very clean, sterile, and done quickly but carefully. Ozzy also explained the aftercare in detail, and I followed everything he recommended (I even took a photo of the aftercare instructions). My piercings healed perfectly without any issues. I'm really happy with the results. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality of service. Big thanks to Ozzy--highly recommend!

Amazing service, I went in to get a piercing and was very satisfied with the entire process. My…read morepiercer Ozzi helped ease my nerves and informed me on everything I need to do. If you were to get any service done please get it here.