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    Caroline C.

    I cannot say enough good things about my experiences here! It's a tradition of mine to get my ears pierced every year for my birthday, and I've gotten 4 cartilage piercings here. Fernando completely sets this place apart. It's so clear how passionate he is for doing this work WELL and takes piercing seriously, something a lot of shops don't seem to do (stay informed y'all). Fernando is super skilled, and made me feel comfortable and informed throughout the process. I appreciate that he works to get it the way I want but uses his expertise to create the best look and/or healing experience. (For ex, I wanted the snake and stud switched but he let me know the snake would probably catch on my hair a lot and make it a painful recovery. I'm so grateful he told me because hair catching on jewelry hurts a LOT. A few of my piercings struggled in their recovery (my own fault haha), and the procrastinator I am put off visiting Fernando about it. Of course when I did, he switched out the post and the healing process took a 180 turn and I had relief from that day forward. He knows what he's doing -- listen to him about taking care of it and especially downsizing!! Also just have to throw in that he's super generous, a few months after getting my piercing one of them came off in the shower and I stepped on it, bending it. Fernando replaced it, and when I asked what I owe, he just said "Happy Holidays". This dude has my business for life.

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    Eclectic C.

    Years ago when I first got something other than an ear piercing, I had insane issues with healing. I followed directions and ended up having to remove my nose piercing & belly button piercing because they just would not heal. I had better luck when I got my forward triple helix (at another place) but a week after I got my piercings the jewlery fell out. By the time I could get to see that piercer, I needed a new piercing and new jewlery but somehow it was not placed correctly and bothers me! Finally, I found Chavez by referral and he takes his time, makes sure everything is what you want, and my piercing have healed so insanely well that getting ready for 2 more! *also? He has talked with me on ways to try to correct the bad forward helix. He's very kind and communicates well!! Def a must for any piercing!

    Pierced earlobe

    I was recommended this place by a coworker and I'm so glad I went with her recommendation! Raven greeted us and made us feel welcomed from the get go. It was my first time getting a piercing and Raven made sure to ask for questions at every step of the process. She was very knowledgeable and kind. Sanitation seemed to be their #1 here and it was super comforting to see everything getting wiped down, gloves being used, hands being washed. Everything. Their selection of jewelry was good enough for a first timer like me and the prices for them were very fair. I want to come back when the healing is done to get other pieces! I don't know if I'll ever get another piercing aside from my lobes but if I do, I definitely will be coming back here. Loved the experience.

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    Super nice staff and great selection of earrings. Lots of cute BVLA pieces and the staff was very helpful.

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    Very nice and professional, Raven was lovely. The process was quick, and painless. Definitely recommend.

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    Excellent work done here. Very professional, they know what they're doing. If you need a piercing this is a place to check out.

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