Service Requested: Walked in for two ear piercings... left contemplating life choices and possibly scheduling one more "down below." Mike and his crew didn't flinch--just nodded like, "Say less." That's professionalism. Quality: Sharp tools. Steady hands. Surgical precision. Not a twitch, not a tear--just two perfectly placed piercings and a bruised ego from acting tougher than I felt. Vibe: Immaculate. Music pumping. Jokes flying. Staff locked in. The kind of place where you come in nervous and leave laughing... and somehow considering another hole you absolutely did not plan on when you parked the car. read more

South Side Tattoos - Round two showing more love. Leonard Marshall Giants Kegend and friend of Mike's! - Tattoo Near Me - Howell, New Jersey

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I have been using Southside Tattoos in Howell since I was 16 and I'll be 37 this year Mike has always been doing my piercings and I trust no one at all in the world but him and all my tattoos are also from Southside just from various artists throughout the years their shop is clean sterile and extremely comfortable from the moment you step in read more

Mike and his staff are amazing! Great artists and super professional. Got a sleeve tattoo and eyebrow piercing.

I love coming to south side tattoo. The new remodel is so cool, and the place is super inviting. I've been getting piercings here for 5+ years. Mike is so kind and truly knows what's good for you. I usually walk in with a vague idea of what I want, and I always leave incredibly happy with my results!! I've gotten 6 piercings with him. I think the pricing is incredibly well done, and his jewelry is top notch. If you want a specific piercing, come with an open mind. If he says your anatomy isn't right, trust him. I often leave with a different piercing than I wanted, but always so glad I listened to him. Last time I came for a piercing I left with a daith, never thought I'd have a daith but he said it would look great, and he was right. He is a master of the craft of piercings. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

I really like this place. I have been coming here for years along with my daughter and my boyfriend. About 3 weeks ago, my daughter's nose ring fell out and she wanted it replaced in addition to removing a couple of intricate piercings. We went in and she was done. Sitting in the waiting area right now about 3 weeks later. My daughter is getting a few more ear piercings. I wasn't allowed in. Three weeks ago, it was fine. I came with her because she gets scared. I really still like this place but I know she is inside scared. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about the entire experience with South Side. We took our daughter there for a piercing and it couldn't have gone any better. Mike is fantastic, talked her through the entire process and she is beyond happy with nose ring! read more

My daughter got her right ear cartalige pierced today with Keith. Keith was awesome! He took time to walk us through the process and the piercing was very professionally done. You are in good hands at this location! read more

South Side Tattoos - Cartalige piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Howell, New Jersey

majority of my tattoos are from Southside and all of my piercings are. I'm satisfied with each and everyone and going back next Sunday to get another piercing and tattoo! I wouldn't go anywhere else. Check them out at IG mirrotatoos! The owner Troy is amazing he did majority of my tats. But now Mirro does them he's also a true artis! I can't leave out My Fav Piercer Mike! I LOVE THEM ALL!! read more

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The place clean. The staff is friendly and professional. Great work. Their work is fantastic. Highly recommend for a tattoo and piercings.

They are the best for piercings!! I was so nervous but Keith made me feel very comfortable and it was very professionally done. Im in love with my cartilage piercing thank you guys!!!!! read more

Friendly staff, very clean tattoo shop. I got lightheaded after my piercing and the piercer Mike was very helpful.

We had a fantastic experience here. The piercer was super friendly and well educated. None of the piercings we received were painful! He made us feel comfortable. Will be back for sure! read more

I highly recommend South Side for any of your piercing needs! The staff is so wonderful and knowledgeable. They're extremely clean and sanitary. All of my piercings are so wonderful and healed beautifully. I don't have any ink but they do a beautiful job with tattoos as well! read more

This was my second time being pierced here. The first, was 6 years ago getting my navel, which healed beautifully and has continued to never give me an issue. Today I got pierced by Mike who gave me 2 helix and 2 forward helix piercings on one ear. He was very thorough in helping me figure out what I want and extremely patient with me. After the 4 piercings through cartilage, I felt very light headed, nauseas (I had forgotten to eat and tend to get sick when nervousness and pain set in). He instructed me to sit for a while and handed me water and glucose tablets. Very thorough in advising me of what to do and not to do regarding my new piercings. I'll be going back to get more from Mike. read more

Went to go get yet another tattoo by Jodee. She has a way of taking an idea and making it into reality. She's awesome! The shop itself is clean and neat. They have a wide variety of body jewelry with a very honest and friendly piercer. He took the time to explain the different styles of jewelry that I was looking at which was greatly appreciated. This shop is an hour away from where I live but heading there for a tattoo or some body jewelry is well worth it because of the staff. They honestly make this a great shop. read more

Between my husband and myself we have had numerous tattoos done here. My husband got a finger tattoo 3 weeks ago. Was told that it might fade in time. Well it is practically gone. Called up and was told to come in and speak to who did it. Did that and was told that she will fix it but we have to pay again. Why would we pay twice for a tattoo that doesn't even last a month! Very disappointed and they have now lost two customers! read more

I got 2 tattoos done here by Jay. He does awesome work and I would keep getting tattoos from him. Also, the shop is very clean which I guess is some what important. read more

I think they suck they messed up my daughters tattoo. The girl that did it obviously needs more training. If you can imagine the tatttoo actually peeled off and there were spots that there was no ink left...there are so many other better places to go.. I suggest do a lot of research before going there. Closer and convenient Is not always better!! read more

Had my nose pierced here by Mike when I was 15, and went back to him for my septum yesterday; he is very nice and extremely knowledgeable on any and every piercing you could get and even picked out the perfect/exact size ring I was looking for for my septum. He is also very helpful if you have an infection, as I have gone back in to have him look at my hoop when it gets a bubble on the piercing spot or if you want a piercing changed but would rather not do it yourself; he helped my friend put in her navel ring free of charge. He also does not talk down to you even if you have the simplest question; he is genuinely just focused on helping. Any time I need a piercing, or someone tells me they want to get one, I recommend him and South Side. read more

I got two piercings here, and I was very happy with both of them. The man that works there (I don't recall his name, but he has gauges?) pierced my cartilage and my nose. For the cartilage, I got the choice of a hoop, stud, barbell, or curved barbell. I was impressed with the huge selection. There were also tons of nose rings to choose from. The man made sure I understood how to care for the piercing, and also sold me a soap to use on it. Both piercings healed nicely. The man was honest but friendly, and he made sure I was planning to take care of the piercings properly before piercing them. He also makes sure you are happy with the location before piercing it. The piercings were both quick and relatively painless. Everything was incredibly clean- it looked more like a doctor's office than a piercing room. Everything was brand new and sterile. I was very impressed with my experience here, and I plan to go back if I decide to get another piercing or a tattoo. read more

I've been getting pierced here by Mike since I was 13. Mike is the only person that I will trust to pierce me, he's done over 30 of my piercings. Always extremely professional here! :) read more

I had a great experience! I went to have my cartilage repierced. Mike was amazing! He was actually able to reopen the hole. Not painful at all. Mike is very professional and nice. I'll bring my niece here when she's older to get her navel pierced! Definitely recommend! read more

I got my Nose pierced in Nyc and have had nothing but problems. It was infected on and off and I was ready to take it out. I figured I would go somewhere local to see what they say. I went to Mike about 2 weeks ago, he told me exactly what I need to do and why. He was very intelligent and had a reason to back up everything he said. Not only is my piercing 100% now but I have the knowledge and proof of why the other solutions didn't work. Thank you Mike for being so helpful, I can now keep my piercing! read more