The location was easy to find. I had some piercings I needed changed out. I was notified that my jewelry was no good , Nikki was so sweet, patient and super informative. Once I decided on the new jewelry I liked she set up to change everything out. Everything was super clean and she was quick. The decor in her shop is soooo cute. Pink everything! I'll be sure to go back for more jewelry and maybe even some new piercings. Thank you for carrying jewelry for sensitive skin. My piercings are no longer irritated and healed up nicely. read more

Pokt Piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came in for a swollen vertical helix that I needed to get upsized. Coming to Pokt Piercing started out as a last ditch effort since almost every other place was closed at 8pm. AND I'M SO GLAD I DID, I couldn't have had a better experience. Nikki was so incredibly kind, patient, and reassuring throughout the entire process. She really went above-and-beyond during a stressful moment. It made me feel way less anxious since I knew I was in great hands. It's obvious that she cares about her customers and that piercing is something she's passionate about. Nikki may just be the best/kindest piercer I've ever met (and I didn't even get pierced)! I would absolutely recommend her to all of my friends. I don't think it's possible to find better service. Thank you Nikki!! read more

Excellent service! Always support your local business. Everyone was extremely welcoming, which helped me feel right at home. I had the conch done and it was quick! Thank you Nicki! Thank you Pokt team! read more

Pokt Piercing - Conch piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming to Nicki for as long as I can remember, and there's a reason I always come back! She's genuinely such a sweet and kind person and really takes the time to pay attention to the anatomy of whatever you're getting pierced. She keeps it real with you, makes sure you're comfortable, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and isn't just doing it for the money. 10/10 every single time. Even piercings I've gotten from her that everyone says are supposed to be the "most painful" have always been such a breeze. I got my tragus pierced by her today and, once again, had the best experience. I seriously wouldn't trust anyone else with my piercings! read more

Pokt Piercing - Ear Piercings - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried their $5 piercing sale, but since they charge jewelry, it would have been cheaper to get piercings done at Players Ink (which is free jewelry). My friend got her lobes done here, so they charged her the jewelry on each lobe. If she had her lobes done elsewhere, it would have been half the price. Pokt Piercing uses surgical grade jewelry, while I don't think Players Ink does. But since I did not like Pokt's selection of cheaper jewelry, I would have had a better deal elsewhere. Though, they have a beautiful gold selection. If you're planning the treat yourself from the get go, then this is a beautiful deal! The aesthetics of this place is maximalist-pink-and-sanrio-core. I found the piercer a bit stern for my liking, but they're very well-informed which is what matters the most. read more

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Nice place with a parking lot despite being in down town sj. I came in for a consult regarding a problem piercing that I dealt with for almost four years. She gave me straightforward, honest advice without trying to sell me bs. She was very gracious, and I'm happy that she gave me the answer that I needed to retire my piercing. read more

Nikki is by far the best piercer I've had! Super friendly ,professional and sanitary. She has a beautiful selection of jewelry and reasonably priced!! Definitely recommend you checking her out when it's piercing time read more

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Staff is rude. Owner never replies to messages or answers calls. Tried 4 times to make an appointment and was never successful. Even tried to walk in and lady at the front was rude and smirky. read more

Madonna lip piercing. Nikki is amazing. So many different jewelry options. Her personality makes u feel Comfortable and at ease. She is professional explaining everything perfectly. Will come back again! read more

Pokt Piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I came in yesterday to get my conch piercing! My experience was so amazing with Nikki. Before the piercing procedure even happened she gave knowledgable advice to my two friends who hadn't downsized their piercings and why it was important to do so. She has great selection of jewelry to pick from that feels unique to each of her clients. I was a little nervous about the needles but she made me feel super safe and comfortable and it all happened so quick! It didn't even hurt like I thought it would. And today it isn't even really sore! (Just make sure to follow her after care instructions!) Like I mentioned, I did have anxiety regarding needles and I had a little post-piercing shock and I felt a little hot and dizzy a few moments after. The way she handled it was super professional. She took care of me and made sure I didn't faint. She let me know every single little step she was doing and made sure I was 100% okay before leaving her shop. With over 22 years of experience, she remains very knowledgeable in order to do her best for her clients. If I ever decide to get another piercing I'd definitely go back to her. Thank you Nikki!! read more

Pokt Piercing - Star earring (inner ear) I was able to choose for my conch - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Do not go here she is a scammer. She's not certified. She pays for good reviews. She pierces under aged people she does piercings wrong. I got a piercing from her and she did it incorrectly and it didn't heal properly. She refused to give me my money back or do anything to fix it. She is a huge scammer please do not go there. read more

A little rude and clearly didn't follow her 15$ off ig post. I wont be returning back. I only went there for the 15$ off but still had to pay 85$. Not only that but FORGETS to say how much in total it will be during consultation until i had to ask. read more

100000 stars. Nikki has pierced my daughter multiple times. She had nothing but good things to say. So I went it after I had to put my 15 year old pitbull down. I really wanted some piercing therapy. She exceeded my expectations... not only did I get an amazing piercing, but I got a therapy session. She let me yap and cry and I'm telling you... I'm 35 I've had multiple piercings, tattoos all of it. Never have I ever had such a great experience. I won't be going anywhere else from here on out. she made me feel so comfortable. Not only did she do such a great job at keeping me at ease, but the shop itself was so clean and cute I just felt immediate comfort. I work inside of a hospital in an emergency room I always give referrals, but I will send everyone to this shop. I left feeling so happy and at peace. Thank you so much for everything. Your work does NOT go unnoticed. read more

Nikki is one of the best in the business!! You can tell that she is passionate about her work: she stays informed on best practices, she always has a beautiful selection of quality jewelry, she creates a welcoming and fun environment in her shop, and her portfolio shows the wide range of projects she's worked on/what she is capable of. Given Nikki's experience and time in the industry, she has the knowledge to help your next piercing go as smooth and painless as possible. I can always trust Nikki to give me an honest assessment about what works with my anatomy, so we avoid risks and get perfect results every time! I would highly recommend Pokt Piercing to anyone looking for a high-quality and well-priced experience :) read more

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BEWARE BEFORE BOOKING! I got my nose piercing here with three friends, and all of us ended up with infections. The pricing is outrageous--we paid $65 for the piercing, including jewelry, which the piercer claimed was titanium. However, when I had to get it checked at another shop due to the infection, they told me it was actually stainless steel. The jewelry was low-quality and clearly the cause of our infections. It makes sense now why she gave us a discount--she was scamming us. When I reached out to her about the issue, she simply told me to take the jewelry out and said she wouldn't be available to help until late March, which is completely unprofessional. On top of that, after reading through the reviews again, I'm convinced many of them are fake. This place is not trustworthy--save your money and go to a reputable shop that uses real jewelry and actually cares about their customers. read more

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This review has been long overdue for Nikki. She is probably the best piercer I've gone to and makes you feel so comfortable. She throughly explains the process every time and has high quality/cute jewelry! She is also super clean and keeps everything sterile, I have never had an issue with an infection. Definitely check her out. Her shop is also so cute with all the Sanrio/Kuromi everywhere! read more

Great, reliable, and skilled piercer. Very welcoming and caring for clients. I've gotten my lobes, conch, daith, and rook here all done quick. read more

I got a labret piercing here and it was great and it was so fast i didnt feel a thing!! I had trouble with getting the bar off from my first jewelry and she helped with no problem even switching to a hoop! The vibe was great and super cute! Thank u so much will be coming back!! read more

Pokt Piercing - Side labret piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I originally found Pokt Piercing on Instagram and I started following the page for any deals or promos that were coming up. I saw that they were having a HUGE promo for 1 day, but when I looked into it, the wait was 2+ hours and people ended up camping out for hours! So I decided to sit this promo out. I decided to come in for a nose piercing on a Sunday during a BOGOF promo and ended up waiting 1 hour. The actual service was quick but it was just the waiting that takes the longest, which is understandable since I came in during a promo. I love that Nikki's workspace is very clean and she sterilizes the jewelry with an autoclave sterilizer. LOVE THIS SO MUCH! I've seen some piercing places just wipe the jewelry with an alcohol wipe or let the jewelry sit in alcohol. But I'm glad Nikki takes sterilization seriously and uses and autoclave! The first part is letting Nikki know what piercing you want to get done. After that, she lets you pick your jewelry. While your jewelry is sterilizing, you'll need to fill out some digital paperwork which will require your ID. Once your paperwork is reviewed and finalized, you'll go back in where Nikki preps you for your piercing. Nikki is so sweet and so awesome! I felt bad asking so many questions especially since this is my first piercing that wasn't my ears. Every answer she gave was very informative and she even showed me photos! I'll be coming back for my next piercing soon. Thank you Nikki! read more

Nikki has helped my sister and me so many times! She has an amazing eye for creating a cohesive placement for current, new, or future piercings/jewelry. Her space is adorable and spotless -- we absolutely love it! read more

Pokt Piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Came for my daughter's first lobe piercing. Nikki made her so comfortable and my daughter loves her fun style and atmosphere of the studio. Nikki is so clearly passionate about her job, and cares deeply about quality. I watched Nikki carefully line up the ink dots, measuring and measuring again to ensure perfect placement for my daughter's specific ear shape. And she explained the process clearly and helped my daughter get through the painful part just like a doctor would. :) No less than five stars for Pokt! read more

Nikki was amazing! Stays open late for myself and 4 other friend who got pierced. Took the time to explain everything and sterilize everything. Highly recommend read more

Pokt Piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

highly recommend! amazing service from the moment you walk in, Nikki is well spoken very knowledgeable & makes you feel comfortable through the process. read more

Pokt Piercing - three flat piercings done on left ear - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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I generally do not give out Yelp. Wheels, and you can literally check my profile for that and i have to give this place five stars because Nikki essentially saved my nose from further damage and ensured it would heal properly. I had a new nose piercing, a double, and triple ear piercings done by someone else a week before my visit with Nikki. Unfortunately, my original piercer used low-quality jewelry that was too small for my nose. It started to crater and could have had the skin heal over it if I had left it in any longer. I tried fixing out my own, but I knew at this point I had to go to someone who is knowledgeable and my piercer clearly was not that person. From the moment I walked into Nikki's studio, it was clear she is passionate about her work. She was incredibly professional and took the time to explain everything to me in detail--something I expected from my original piercer but didn't get. Nikki was not only an amazing piercer but also a fantastic teacher and caretaker. She provided all the information I needed to properly care for my piercings and ensured I understood each step of the healing process. Nikki's expertise and dedication to her craft were evident throughout the entire visit. She replaced my faulty jewelry with high-quality materials and made sure everything was sized correctly. Her meticulous attention to detail and genuine concern for my well-being were truly reassuring. I would 100% recommend Nikki to anyone looking to get pierced, especially first-timers who might be nervous or unsure about the process. She is incredibly personable and educational, making the entire experience comfortable and stress-free. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and caring piercer who goes above and beyond, Nikki is the one to see. My nose and ears are healing beautifully, and I couldn't be more grateful for her exceptional care. read more

Pokt Piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had an amazing experience here. After initially getting a bad piercing from another place I arrived here an hour later. I got amazing service from the owner who has over 22 years of experience. She even offered to fix the bad piercing for free. She prioritized safety and her service rather than money. Only piercing if she believed it was safe to do so. She is an amazing artist with lots of experience and I wish I had seen this place first read more

We found Nicole on yelp, and we are so glad we did! Super knowledgeable, clean, and welcoming. She made our experience amazing!

I have not gotten my ears re-pierced in over 12 years and I was pretty nervous. The last time I got them done was at Claire's, and we all know Claire's aint the most reliable place to get them done. I came across Nikki on instagram and came as a walk in. Her shop is inside a tattoo shop and I love her little area. I came here spontaneously to get 4 piercings, 2 on each side of my earlobes. I asked her questions on if it was okay to get all 4 done at the same time and she told me it was no problem. She is a very knowledgable piercer and makes sure that where she marks the piercing is exactly what you want. Total was around $300 which was more than what I expected, but honestly she did such a great job that it was really worth it. It has been around 2 months after and they have healed pretty well, compared to my first piercing that I got done at Claire's. I would love to come back here if I ever need any other piercings done. She also mentioned that they can curate jewerly for ears at a fixed cost, which is a pretty cool concept. I have always been insecure about my ears but she kept reassuring me on how cool it would be for her to curate it. read more

Pokt Piercing - double piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

Seriously the best piercer I've had. I've never had someone show so much dedication to perfect placement. I really appreciate how meticulous she was. My eyebrows are totally different lol they're different thickness, arches, tails everything and she was able to make them even enough so barely at all noticable that one of my eyebrows is higher set than the other. Nikki made me feel so comfortable and confident in her obvious skills. The shop is also super cute! I love pink, Hello Kitty and Kuromi! I'm definitely coming back for more! read more

Pokt Piercing - Paired eyebrows! - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

This review is long overdue! I've been going to Nikki for 7 years now and have followed her through multiple locations because once I found her, I knew I couldn't trust anyone else with my piercings. Nikki is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to walk you through everything--from jewelry selection to aftercare. She has an amazing range of high-quality jewelry to choose from, and she always makes sure everything fits you perfectly. What really sets her apart, though, is her energy. Her vibe is so welcoming and safe, which is a huge deal when you're doing something as intimate and nerve-wracking as getting pierced. You can clearly tell that Nikki is passionate about her craft and genuinely cares for her clients--and that reflects in every aspect of her business. She creates such a comfortable environment while still keeping everything professional and clean. Her space is always spotless, and her attention to sanitation is top-tier (which is exactly what you want when getting pierced). She's even helped me with piercings I got elsewhere that didn't heal well, and taught me proper aftercare and the importance of downsizing--something I had no clue about until she explained it. If you're considering a piercing, do yourself a favor and book with Nikki. She's truly the best and has earned every bit of trust I have in her over the past 7 years. read more

If you're nervous about getting a helix/cartilage piercing because your friend told you it will hurt, ignore them. Get your piercings with Nikki; she will give you the least pain possible. TRUST. First, I'd like to praise Nikki, and her awesome assistant, for providing excellent customer service! The front desk is very transparent about the wait time. Wait is usually about 30 minutes to an hour depending on how many people came in before you. Once Nikki was ready for me, we talked through all the available jewelry that I could be pierced with. Her options are beautiful and waaaaaay better than other piercings shops I've been to. Pokt piercing got taste and they wanna make sure you took cute AF once you leave the shop. I had a lot of questions about the jewelry and the best spot to pierce my helix. Nikki was very informative and I did not feel rushed at all. Mind you, she is the only piercer in the shop, but she is amazing at what she does and cares about all her customers. Nikki talked through the whole piercing process; from when she was about to clean my ear to when I'm about to get pierced. I felt so comfortable with her and the pain was little to nothing. Her aftercare instructions are SOLID. If for some reason I totally forgot how to take care of my new piercing - well look what you know... a nice email from Nikki appeared in my inbox with all the aftercare info I needed! You got yourself a lifelong piercing customer, Pokt piercing. I'll be back for more!! read more

Pokt Piercing - Got a lower helix piercing from Nikki! - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

I love! This was my first ever actual face piercing, Nikki made the experience so fun & relaxing! She explained everything she was doing & it was quick! Would 1000% come back read more

I love it here! She did a great job on with my piecing . Buen trabajo Aqui. Lo recomiendo.

I came here a week and a half ago and was happy that they took walk-ins. Been wanting to get my ears pierced for a while (I'm a 62-year-old male :P), and I researched some places to get it done. There were quite a bit of positive reviews and plenty that spoke towards sterility of the tools. Cool shop and everyone was friendly, and it didn't take long at all from filling out the forms on the tablet to getting the piercing done. I have a follow-up in a few more weeks to make sure everything is ok, but so far, it's going smoothly. Super happy with the experience! read more

I am super happy w my "flat" piercing and Nikki talked us the whole way through the process. She helped us pick our jewelry and warned us of all the possible issues that could happen if we didn't take care of our cartilage piercing over the next 6 months and I really appreciate that. I went back after 3 weeks to get more jewelry and have her look at how it's healing and now I'm already planning my next piercing. I am so happy we took the plunge and picked Pokt because there are so many bad piercers out there that don't care about the after-care and just want to make it a one and done. Nikki is definitely not like that and I recommend her to any newbie who wants a cartilage or more "daring" body art. Love ittttt!! read more

Pokt Piercing - My new horse and tiny heart with flat back postings! - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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Nikki pierced my nose two years ago and recently did my daughter's lobes. Nikki's attention to detail is amazing, she takes her time with you, and makes sure you are ready and comfortable before moving forward. She has high quality jewelry available which makes a huge difference with the healing process. I highly recommend her and I will be going back for more piercings for myself! read more

The experience was amazing! She knows her stuff and really made me feel comfortable and her room was such a vibe! She was the sweetest and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get pierced. Coming back in 8 weeks for a FREE check up. read more

I probably shouldn't have waited this long to write a review because I usually don't, but I have to say that Nikki is by far the sweetest and best piercer i've ever went to. My best friend and I have gotten several piercings from her over the past year or two, and each one was done beautifully with no issues. I had my belly pierced two times before and they rejected both times, and I decided to trust Nikki to pierce it for a third time and it's been fully healed nicely for about 6 months now and my previous scarring is unnoticeable. Also her studio is so cute, piercings can make anyone anxious, but once you walk in, it feels super inviting and like Im at home. Nikki is patient, sweet, and super cool :) I've recommended several friends to pokt and they all had wonderful experiences as well! Also side note- there's a really cute and yummy drink place in the lobby (pink palace potions) and you can get a refreshing beverage while waiting. Thank u Nikki :p I will be coming back everytime I want a new piercing read more

My 10 year old recently asked for a low helix piercing. I was struggling to find a piercer in my area (Morgan Hill) so I hoped on Yelp and found Nikki. I called & she confirmed the documents I needed for my daughter to be pierced; she expressed she was available for walk ins so we headed over. Nicki was very detailed and made sure we knew how the healing process worked. Thank you Nikki for making such an amazing core memory for my baby and I. We will definitely be back for more read more

Pokt Piercing - My left high helix piercing - Piercing Near Me - San Jose, California

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I have a Marilyn piercing the stud fell out. I was looking for a piercing place that could put in new jewelry and help to make sure the piercing wouldn't close. This is the first piercing place I called and spoke to Nikki she was extremely helpful and told me to come on down and she would take care of it. I was down there within 30 minutes. She was gentle knowledgeable extremely friendly, I definitely recommend this piercing place. The shop is awesome. read more

My daughter has been talking about getting a nose piecing for a short while. We did some homework and found Pokt. We didn't set an appointment and walked in on Sunday around 6pm. There were two tattoo artists working with clients already and Nicole, working with a client on piercing. We were greeted by Nicole, asked if we were there for a piercing. and informed we were up next. It was great that we happen to come at a time with a pretty short wait. Nicole interviewed my daughter for what she wanted and then showed her the selection of jewelry for her traditional nose piercing. Because my daughter is a minor, she and I had to fill out a form on the tablet for authorization. She had a jewelry case displayed on the wall for clients to choose from which she told us the final cost of the piercing and jewelry. She put on gloves and asked which nostril and put a small dot on the nose for us to look at and for my daughter to agree to the site. I didn't see the instruments that Nicole opened to see if they were sterile. We were having small conversation and didn't remember to look. She laid everything out on a clean wrap. (the kind they put on your chest similar at the dentist office) I dont know if that was sterile either. Observing her technique, she made sure to only touch the instruments and jewelry. Nicole offered the ability to record video of the actual piercing. And so I did for a memory. The procedure was done very swiftly and quick. And although the spot of insertion is very sensitive, my daughter didn't flinch or seem to be disturbed much at all. Thank you Nicole for doing such an awesome job! read more