Just updating this since my previous review is quite old. But you'll all be thrilled to know that I still recommend Pierced Out and I still come here! My nipple piercings turned out beautifully all those years ago, and since then I've gotten a double nostril and a conch done as well. Even though I don't live in walking distance anymore I see no reason to go anywhere else. read more

Great place! Super friendly, and helpful. I got 2nd and 3rd hole pierced and Annie couldn't have been more friendly and helpful thru the whole process. Highly recommended! read more

This place is the only place to get pierced! I'm a returning customer. My 10-year-old got her first piercings two years ago, and we returned today for her doubles. Safety is their top priority. They clearly communicate their rules and protocols, ensuring everyone is happy with the outcome. This is especially important when it comes to kids. They treat young people with respect and give them the chance to truly own their decision to get pierced and take care of their bodies after. We were fortunate enough to see Annie both times, and she's simply the best. She's incredibly patient and experienced. read more

A friend recommended this place. It was awesome from start to finish. I'm very happy with my piercing. Annie T and her staff are very knowledgeable. The actual piercing took less time than filling out the form. I love my nose piercing. read more

Good options for jewelry and the guy who does the piercings is great, but the prices are absurdly high and the manager woman is a nightmare. Very unkind - asked me to use hand sanitizer when I wasn't even getting a piercing just buying jewelry? $20 just to get jewelry inserted even after paying over $60 just for the jewelry itself. They also charge you for the front and back piece separately. Felt like nickel and diming. Came here years ago for a piercing and it was the exact experience. Wouldn't recommend! Piercings and this experience should be fun and not mobbed down by people with terrible attitudes read more

I got my ears pierced the first time as a kid, and I thought that my holes would never close. But a few years of not having to go into work, not really motivated to wear earrings, then the one time I tried to put them in, and they wouldn't go through! I still have tons of earrings, so I figured it's worth it to get them re-pierced. I did a little research and realized that it was not a great idea to go to the shop at the mall where they used a gun, so I looked at local piercing places. Pierced Out came up as highly recommended, and I used their online tool to book an appointment. They have a huge selection of earrings, and the woman who worked behind the counter was able to explain how they work and what they were made of. Erik, who did my piercing, let me know that this was a "stretching" because the hole was already there in the lobes, just had closed up in the back. Everything is very clean and sterile, and I felt like it was a really professional experience! Erik let me know that I need to leave these earrings in for about a year to make sure the hole doesn't close again. read more

Me and my family have been repeat customers for last 8 years. Just came back from latest - a cartilage this time, done by Annie. As usual, top class service - from sanitation standards to piercing experience to handling payments. Keep up the good work read more

Pierced Out - Healed helix piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I had such an amazing experience at Pierced Out, and I can't say enough good things about Erik the piercer! I went in to get my nostril and cartilage piercings removed, and honestly, Erik made it the most comfortable and stress-free experience ever. He was super chill, patient, and walked me through everything so I knew exactly what was going on. I was nervous at first, but he's clearly super skilled at what he does. It was quick, easy, and way less scary than I expected. I can now breathe from the shackles of my infected piercings. I'll 100% be coming back in the future for any piercings. Thanks again, y'all are the best!!! read more

Got my nose pierced here! Friendly and courteous staff. The establishment was clean!! Returned to get a shorter stud and brought a friend to get her nosed pierced as well. read more

super great place! i got my tongue pierced here and it was honestly as easy as a tongue piercing could possibly be. annie is super sweet and quick with it. you can tell she has experience and it made me feel a lot better. the price is pretty good for such high quality, and i am definitely going to come here for all my piercing needs! the only bad thing is there isn't much parking in the parking lot, so go early in case you need to park across the street. read more

Great establishment, felt very welcome and wonderful costumer service! Came in for a removal for a piercing I've been struggling to take out and Erik made it painless shout out to Stella for helping me choose the jewelry ! 10/10 !!!! read more

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Annie is the best piercer I ever had, she very sweet and very patient with me. love her to piece. Just wanted to say a massive thank you for the amazing piercing experience! You were so professional and made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. The whole process was smooth and painless, and I'm absolutely loving my new piercing and downsize. I really appreciate your expertise and the care you took. I'll definitely be back for more! Giselle Husted read more

Very friendly overall, and Annie was great with my younger daughters! They both said if they want to get 2nd piercings, they would only ever go to Annie. Thanks! read more

I've been going to Pierced Out for a long time now, and I call Annie my "Piercing Fairy Godmother." Annie has held my hand through every stage of my two helix piercings (and saved them both in my opinion) whether it be changing the sizing based on where my healing stage is, cleaning, at home advice, etc. Totally recommend her and the staff; I always feel safe in their store as well, as everything is clean and I know the jewelry is always brand new as they purposely do not take returns. read more

I used to come to this shop a lot when I was in my early 20s! It had been a while but I stopped in today to see if they could take a look at a piercing I got done elsewhere. I was happy to find out Annie still works here! She is absolutely phenomenal! She's kind, patient, knowledgeable, and professional. She's willing to answer any questions you have with honesty and suggestions if needed. She was quick and efficient in her assessment of my piercing and reassured me it was healing/looking good and gave me suggestions to help my healing process become a better one based on what I was experiencing. Stella helped get me checked in with a warm welcome and a big smile and made me feel right at home even though it's been years since I've been in. The shop is always tidy and clean, the jewelry is abundant, and the prices are really great! I will definitely continue coming back for all my piercing needs or questions! Annie and Stella are wonderful, couldn't have asked for a better experience today! read more

An overall great experience! The ladies were a joy and the piercing was so easy. I'll definitely be back. read more

Pierced Out - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Worst experience of my life. I paid $120 for a piercing and an earring. A month later, I decided it was time to change the earring, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't remove it. Desperate, I went back to the same salon to ask for help. They told me it would cost $20. $20 just to remove an earring they themselves put in?! Are you serious? This is the greediest salon I've ever been to. I'm now convinced they tightened the earring on purpose so I wouldn't be able to remove it on my own. I will never return to this salon and do not recommend it to anyone. Greedy people. read more

It's taken me a bit to do this, but don't go I Spent nearly 800.00 here and it was a terrible experience in the end. Don't go buy jewelry here, in the end they only care about the sale not the quality of service or your ears. Initially I went in for a jewelry change, and decided I wanted to switch up a few pierces. I picked out a few studs and a chain and got everything put in. Within 10-15 mins of leaving and driving home one falls out. Keep in mind home is a hour away too. I Had to go back two times after my initial visit mind you. Nevertheless, I go back another hour drive to go get the one that fell out fixed. I also realized one bar was way too long from the look I wanted. I tell the piercer and they tighten the one that fell out which they didn't do the first visit, and tell me the bar can't be changed and thought that I needed space for that area. I end up buying a shorter because I don't like the hanging of the bar and change the long one to a different spot. I go home and end up having to come back again because she didn't squeeze the back of another earring that the chain was connected too amd the chain was hanging out. Needless to say, this is now when it gets really bad. While driving home again I start feeling pain in my ear. I think maybe it's because it's just been messed with. Next day I wake up and the points from the jewelry are now digging into the flesh of my ear. I ended up going to another shop because I was so upset how many times I had to go to this shop to only be let down by the service repeatedly in days. Anyhow, the shop I went to said the stud put in was way to short for the area and all the points had dug into my ear. They had to really work to get it off this time, and were disappointed a fellow piercing professional would not think to put a better sized piece in the spot. Especially with the chain underneath. When thought about I realized and came to the conclusion they really didn't care and contradicted what they told me about the long bar. Really they just cared about the jewelry sale not what sizes should be used correctly. Very upsetting and will never go here again nor recommend here. Also, the new shorter bar, was also not tightened correctly, lost that a few days after. So really wasted a lot of money for terrible customer service!!! read more

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Pierced Out? More like Pierced Off. I've now been here enough times to consider it my go-to piercing place (Eric is great, which is why my 2018 review was so positive), but no more. Back in August 2024, I got an earlobe piercing that decided it loved me so much it tried to merge with my flesh--twice within 10 months. When Annie fished it out of my earlobe both times, she informed me (without irony) that the post was the wrong size. Oh, and second time round it had been inserted back to front. Fun fact: she was the one who installed it. No apology, no ownership, just a fresh bill for the privilege of having my earlobe excavated. Fast forward to my latest appointment to get it fixed--again--and I decided to get a new helix piercing while I was there. Big mistake. Huge. Annie didn't bother double-checking which jewelry was supposed to go where, despite me clarifying that I had two different pieces. But hey, why pay attention when you can just shove a needle in and be done with it? Speaking of which, Annie radiates the energy of someone who genuinely dislikes humans, which I guess makes sense if your chosen job is sticking sharp things in them all day. Aftercare instructions? A leaflet shoved at me like a parking ticket. Helix piercings need slightly different care than earlobes, and this was my first, but telling me that might involve more unwanted interaction. The front desk experience was equally uninspired. The staffer who showed me jewelry didn't mention prices--because why would you want to know how much you're about to spend?--and you only discover the damage to your wallet when you're already at the register. To be fair, the woman on the cash desk was polite and seemed marginally glad to be alive. But that was the high point of the whole experience. If you're in the market for a piercing--and a healthy dose of passive-aggressive disdain--Pierced Out has you covered. Just don't expect any warmth, accountability, or basic professionalism. Bring your own measuring tape, your own aftercare research, and maybe a therapist to process your regret. read more

The employees are fabulous, friendly yet very professional. Do excellent piercings. Never had to go back. Shop is very clean. Just an all around great experience! read more

Always love coming here! Annie is the absolute best and the whole shop is just a vibe. I feel at home here and am always excited to even just come say hi! 10/10 this is my go to piercing shop for jewelry and excellent service! I'll be back soon! read more

Pierced Out - Dermal piercings done at Pierced Out - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Terrible Customer Service. Needs to update online information when booking appointments online.

I highly recommend getting pierced at Pierced Out! It is very clean and professionally run. Daneen is so warm and just AMAZING!! Erik is FABULOUS! He treated my kid as an adult, he was so patient with her. She was totally at ease because of both of them. They explained everything and how to keep it clean. I love this place!! read more

My husband had his daith piercings done here by Annie about 12 years ago and we've never gone anywhere else since. The facility is clean, they take what they do very seriously, and are nonnegotiable when it comes to safety and following all the rules. I had my first piercing, also a daith, done today by Annie and she was AWESOME! She walked me through the entire process, went at my own pace, and is truly the best at what she does. I'll be back for the next side and a few more soon. read more

Pierced Out - Daith piercing done by Annie - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I had stopped by Pierced Out last weekend for a tragus piercing with my best friend and had an incredible experience with Erik and Daneen! Erik is exceptionally knowledgeable and took the time to explain every detail about the piercing process--from the type of jewelry used to the anatomy involved. His patience and ability to break down the healing stages and aftercare instructions made me feel completely at ease and confident in my decision. I was super nervous because my tragus piercing on the other side ended up getting rejected after 3 months (done by a piercer in SF). You can tell Erik genuinely cares about doing things the right way and making sure you're informed every step of the way. If you're looking for a piercer who's not only skilled but also deeply committed to your comfort and safety, Erik is the one! Daneen is truly a standout when it comes to customer service! From the moment I walked in, she radiated such warmth and positive energy that instantly made me feel comfortable and cared for. Her attention to detail is impeccable--she made sure every part of the process was clearly explained and that I felt confident and informed throughout. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and cares deeply about each person she interacts with. Her sweet demeanor and calming presence made the entire experience not just smooth, but truly enjoyable. And at the end, cherry on top of the whole experience, is a Certificate of Bravery :). She is truly a gem! read more

I came in for an ear lobe piercing. Annie was pleasant, funny, and very professional. She made me feel comfortable, even though I was a little nervous. The experience was great! The staff is friendly, and the jewelry selection is extensive. I am super satisfied and would definitely come back! read more

Pierced Out - Post-piercing. - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this place. I do recommend making an appointment. Annie has helped me change my jewelry, get it back in when it fell out, and order jewelry that I love (nipples) and pierced me (fees so apply). I feel extremely comfortable there and everyone's super friendly, nice and it's not an intimidating environment. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon to have my lobes pierced (stacked). Docking a star because I had an appointment and wasn't taken back until about an hour after my appointment time. I will say though, the staff are great! They're helpful and answered all my questions. The master piercer, Erik, is great as well! He's patient and honestly because of his 30+ years of experience, it didn't hurt as much as other places I've been. It really didn't hurt per se but any piercing is going to be a bit uncomfortable. The pain goes away as soon as the jewelry is in though. I'm planning to switch out my lower studs with tiny hoops. I can't wait to see how it looks but I'm happy with the results! read more

Pierced Out - Stacked lobe piercing (two on top). - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Was not able to get the bellybutton ring my daughter wanted due to her not having enough of a shelf to pierce, but got second lobes piercings on my daughter and a conch on myself. Jewelry was kinda expensive but the service was very quick and it was a very clean, beautiful place. All equipment was new or newly autoclaved and Miss Annie was very experienced and highly effective. She did a wonderful job on both of us - perfect placement, minimal pain, zero signs of infection - would definitely recommend her for a perfect piercing. Couldn't be happier!! read more

Pierced Out - Stacked Opal Conch Piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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Annie was AMAZING! I loved her friendly energy. I came in to get my rook pierced and was greeted right away. Super friendly people. I was lucky to be taken in as a walk in because they were pretty busy New Year's Eve day. They are also super informative about switching out jewelry for new piercings. Will be back for more piercings! Highly recommend. Super clean and comfortable as well. THANKS ANNIE, you're a rockstar! read more

Pierced Out - Walk way area - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Annie is hands down my favorite person to be pierced by. She makes everything super comfy and has great conversation. I'll be back for all my piercings with her. She's pretty freaking rad! My piercings look beautiful and I'm getting stopped everywhere. read more

Did a walk-in nose piercing on a Saturday afternoon. They take walk-ins until 5pm. There were 2 appointments and 1 walk-in before me, and I waited around 1.5 hours before it was my turn. Erik was great! He was very efficient and friendly, and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. He explained what was going to happen and talked me through during the process as well. Would highly recommend this piercing shop! read more

Shoutout to Erik Dakota! I've been coming here for two years, but he's the only piercer I've requested. Not only is he friendly and professional, he is an encyclopedia of piercing knowledge. He's helped me with a keloid that I developed from a cartilage piercing from a previous salon, suggested new piercings based on my ear shape, walked me through caring for an infection that I developed on an eyebrow piercing, etc. He answers all of my many questions whenever I visit. He casually uses jargon about the chemical composition between your skin and piercings. Dude knows his stuff. I've found the jewelry to be top-notch. I've been to other cheaper places, but the piercings would eventually fall out, and I'd have to get them replaced. All of the jewelry I've gotten at Pierced Out have stayed secure, especially since they offer jewelry with captive beads. The experience at reception and pay-out is always professional and easy. They answer my calls whenever I have a question. It's also easy to book/change appointments online. Highly recommend this business! read more

Have been going here for 5 years and love it!! Booked Erik for a rook w my friend and the process was so interactive and customized we both feel really good about the results! Definitely coming back for future piercings :) read more

I had two piercings recently by Annie, my conch and a flat piercing. She's amazing and extremely knowledgeable at what she does. There was absolutely no pain and she's very gentle and kind. I will be going back for more piercings!! I highly recommend Pierced Out read more

this is my favorite piercing shop in the bay area. i love the service and annie is an amazing piercer. came in on a weekend and stella/nicole helped me out. couldnt be happier. left so pleased read more

Had an amazing experience getting my septum pierced by Annie. I picked out expensive jewelry and was warned of the price beforehand but decided to go for it and could not be happier. The vibe was top tier and Annie was honest and up front about what to expect for my piercing and any possible placement concerns (deviated septum issues, etc). It turned out absolutely perfect Will definitely be back for any piercing needs! read more

Just do yourself a favor and go see Annie. You won't regret it. She makes you laugh. She makes you comfortable. She's honest. Just the absolute best. Been coming here for 20 years and will never go elsewhere. read more

Got my septum pierced here and had a great experience. The shop was clean and chill, and Stella had great customer service -- she handled the paperwork, rang me up, and made everything super easy. Definitely recommend!! read more

Back again for my daughter to get a second piercing in her ears. As expected, Annie was wonderful and did it with ease and made it super easy for my daughter. Wont go anywhere else for piercings; will make the drive every time. read more