I've seen Alexia twice now, once to downsize a post from my helix (pierced at another studio), and yesterday to get my eyebrow pierced. The studio's decor is warm, and it's just you and her inside, so it's quite intimate and comfortable. Her bedside manner is incredible and I felt SO at ease when she was piercing me. She offered stress balls and walked me through everything she was doing. After the piercing, you recieve an aftercare kit with wound wash, q-tips, and care instructions. I will be coming back for future piercings!! The piercing itself took less than a few minutes. read more

Spica Body Piercing - freshly pierced eyebrow - Piercing Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Alexia is the consummate professional. Piercing is an art to her, and she takes time to make sure everything goes as well as it can for her clients. She explains everything thoroughly, and truly cares about providing the best service possible. She offers a huge range of jewelry and reviews pricing before doing the piercing so there are no surprises. Her studio is very private and set up to provide one-on-one service. If you're in the Triangle and want a piercing, this is THE spot. read more

We have had multiple challenges with scheduling, you have to give a credit card to even make an appointment, and there is little concern for customer experience. It's frustrating to have to plan weeks ahead of time and then have schedules change last minute, she will charge you anyway if you are even 10 minutes late. Now the scheduling tool is not working and there has been no effort to help us make an appointment. My teen daughter keeps wanting to go to this place, I guess they have the jewelry she likes, and I really wish she would find a more user friendly business. read more

When I got to the building everything was so pretty and so clean. The selection was small for Helix. The whole process of getting it done was great! But after 3 weeks nothing healed, after 3 months nothing healed and I got a piercing bump! I had called them, no one picked up so I left a message. There was so reply. So after around 6 months I had to go to a different place and get a new piercing then change it myself! There jewelry tarnished in my ear! read more

Spica Body Piercing - This was my helix piercing an earring choice. - Piercing Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Will never go anywhere else for piercings! Cannot recommend Alexia enough - so so inclusive, welcoming, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable on all things piercings & jewelry. Alexia was incredibly thorough & made sure we knew everything & had a chance to ask all our questions. i loooove that the studio has a locked door policy so there are no distractions during your appointment and all the focus is on you. the studio is also just so comfy & welcoming & pretty. i will 10000% be back when i want more piercings or jewelry :) read more

Spica Body Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

We walked up to the store around 10-13 minutes before closing and just wanted to stop be and quickly check out the jewelry. As we arrived at the front, some older woman (may be the owner idk) gave us a NASTY attitude, didn't say hello just snapped: We're closed! We're closed. You need an appointment. She must have realized that she was snappy because she tried to explain we need an appointment to just walk in and could do it online. So god forbid you show up without one or you'll get treated like crap. Also found out that just to see their jewelry you had to make an appointment AND deposit $10. A bit ridiculous to me. Never going back and never recommending this place. They could have the best piercer in NC, I don't care. I wouldn't want to be treated like that again. As a side note: You also still need proof of vaccination AND to wear a mask which seems a bit overboard for the times. read more

I had an extremely professional, thoughtful, and thorough experience at Spica. Alexia is very experienced and it shows; she talked me through options for ear cartilage piercing that would work with my anatomy and together we found something that would work beautifully. The jewelry selection is phenomenal with tons of gorgeous stuff. After picking out the stud for my conch, we did all the paperwork and she was pleasant and sweetly funny for the actual piercing process. I appreciate attention to detail when I'm getting an extra hole in my body! She was very thorough with aftercare instructions and sent me home feeling well cared for. The shop is beautiful and generally very comfortable and private. I loved the experience and would go back for any piercings in the future. read more

From the moment I stepped into the shop, I felt very welcomed and comfortable! Alexia was very transparent about the whole process from the pricing to the piercing itself. She made it the best experience, even when I was the last client of the day. I throughly enjoyed Alexia's conversation and she did an excellent job. 12/10 would recommend! read more

Spica Body Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I booked a nostril piercing appointment with Alexia! I had three separate personal friends recommend her at Spica and she didn't disappoint! Even with a Covid exposure three weeks prior to me doing research and making an appointment, they didn't have to move my booked appointment, got me in quickly and the process was amazing. She begins explaining the type of piercing you receive with the nose ring and then you get to choose your stud and she explains the price range. She explains exactly how the piercing will happen and is very thorough and friendly! She was professional, sympathetic, extremely knowledgeable and clean! Would recommend her for anyone especially people newer to piercings like me! read more

Spica Body Piercing - I got the opal. She picked the size and said she chose a size up from what I will prob want later on (she's right) - Piercing Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

what a gorgeous studio! the owner was booked out about a month so plan in advance. you'll put down a deposit and get text reminders closer to your appointment and day of. the studio does NOT accept walk ins. definitely the most detailed piercing experience i've ever seen - she walks you through the jewelry options, shows you multiple times what to expect, and as you're getting pierced tells you exactly what she's doing and when. highly recommend. read more

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i'm sad to write this because she seems to have so many happy clients but i had went to her twice and both times felt uneasy and upset. i got a septum here when i was 15 and it was my first facial piercing. i expressed concern about it being crooked and she called me rude instead of reassuring me about what's now in the center of my face. the 2nd time is what made me want to write this review. i came here for a microdermal. she was nice and i felt more at ease with her this time. i saw she pulled out a biopsy punch and i casually asked about what i saw online (i saw that needles are better than biopsy punch, less scaring) and just kinda expected her to maybe explain how this is better or how it's okay. no, she said sarcastically "does the internet have 25 years of experience?" and then didn't address my concern. i mean, it's going on my face... and yes the internet has been around since 1990s and all sorts of people with all levels of experience use it after piercing was done, it was crooked. i told her, and she responded so weirdly, sarcastic like "yeah yeah okay let me take a look *eyeroll*" and wow to her surprise it WAS crooked. she "adjusted" it and it looked more flush to the skin, but still slightly crooked. good enough for me, didn't really wanna redo it cause it was PAINFUL! but i didn't ask for a redo either nor did she offer one 3 days later after following all her aftercare instructions the micro dermal anchor starts to show again, in the SAME way it was right after she pierced it. facing the same way, crooked, coming out towards my face. it reverted back to how it was right after she pierced it. i saw a piercer who said if it looked like this after piercing, it wasn't initially pierced deep enough and couldn't be "adjusted" into deeper tissue so it rejected. i sent her an email explaining all of this, how i had the dermal for 3 days before it started to revert to how she pierced it. i even sent her photos where the post is very visible. it doesn't make sense for it to reject that much after 10 days. it simply went back to its original state. she responds "sorry you believe you're having an issue with your piercing" and went on about how they're not always successful. she completely ignored that i told her she literally pierced it like this, it looked EXACTLY like this right after she pierced it! and then she asked me to come in for a consult but the attitude i've received and the defensiveness just turned me off and it was the last straw saying i "believe" something is wrong with it when the piercing is halfway out at this point. it was just too painful for me to want to risk it again, and also it was EXPENSIVE and to receive this sort of response is just so bizarre when i'm spending over $100 on a piercing, there was no accountability and i highly doubt she'd offer to redo it since her response to my email was the "microdermals aren't always successful" line. i respond with something like "there IS an issue, I don't "believe" there is one." and she just said "again:" and copy pasted her last email.. just rude yes i know that piercings reject, and i know that microdermals are temporary, but when it reverts to how it was ORIGINALLY pierced then i know it's not rejecting it just went back to how it was pierced. there was just so much defensiveness both times i went here and it's just too much money to not be satisfied and talked to this way. she really needs to learn how to take critiques and work with concerns because she always shoots down questions as if they're some sort of personal attack. i just wanted her to offer to redo my piercing and not just ignore the fact she pierced my microdermal too shallow. i feel belittled and nervous to be around her as she is always on edge about what anyone says. you can't have this attitude when you're piercing peoples bodies, they have a right to ask questions and be concerned especially when they pay so much. UPDATE: she contacted my parent, not me, who had driven me to get my piercing done, saying i'm a repeat customer and that she "attempted" to reach a resolution. no, saying i "believe" i'm having an issue after being explained that it's your fault and then being petty and copy pasting things when i stand up for myself is absolutely not a resolution. i am an adult. contacting my mommy isn't going to help, sorry. a resolution is working with me to help fix the issue which should have been done as soon as i said i was unhappy and provided images and background info. nope, got defensiveness and pettiness after spending $100. i would have continued to come here had she actually attempted. came twice cause i didn't mind the rudeness because i just want the piercing not the relationship. anyway now ive discovered she has a bad attitude AND gave me a bad piercing, and didn't make an effort to fix it. any effort given was done with rudeness as if i'm making everything up. i know she remembers that it was crooked. ugh read more

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I didn't get my piercing done here, but I came to buy some jewelry. The inventory is PHENOMENAL omg & was worth the trip. I called right when they opened since I had my nose piercing fall out and needed something ASAP. They took great care of me & will come here for any future piercings. As soon as I arrived she took my temperature and I could tell it's very clean/health conscious... which I get it. Some reviews were mad about that, but all you have to do is follow directions?? Come with a mask, take temp and you're good to go. After that I was able to take my mask off and see which pieces I wanted. I wish I would've taken pictures of the inventory, but I was rushing since I had plans but 10/10 would recommend! I spent almost $300 on different pieces because they were that pretty. I also only do real gold! I also told the guy I was having trouble changing jewelry out and he gave me a little accessory that will help in the future. I really appreciate them being helpful, even if I didn't get my original piercing done here. It's by appointment only, which is only because they want to be able to really help each customer. I was able to look at different cases of jewelry with 2 people helping me/checking prices. As I was finishing up, someone came in for their appointment and I could tell how they were treating her, they care about individual customers and want what's best. I will admit I had to call because I couldn't find a purchasing appointment online, which worked out because I got to book an appointment right on the spot and didn't have to pay a fee! read more

They took our $20. We arrived 15mins early. They refused my teenage daughter service for not being vaccinated. Nothing in their email stated this policy. This is not a place where you want to do business. read more

Amazing people. Amazing shop. Amazing piercing. I got my septum pierced here and it was the most pleasant experience I have ever had. Alexia explained everything to me and I barely felt the needle go in - that's how quick and experienced she is. Will definitely be back to change out my jewelry and for all future piercings. read more

Unfortunately had to cancel my appointment the day before scheduled due to weather related internet outage and work scheduling. I was aware of the cancelation policy but did reach out to request an exception and stated I was aware of the policy . I could also understand if the answer was no but I received quite a snippy response that was really not necessary from the owner. It was a turn off. Would have even rescheduled n paid another deposit if a bit more polite response was provided. Will not be pursuing a piercing here anymore. read more

Don't even think about calling to ask questions. I wanted to take my daughter to get her ears pierced and called to ask a few questions. The person who answered the phone acted completely inconvenienced and hung up on me mid-question. A good review starts with good customer service and if this business cannot provide even that, then no thank you. read more

Nowhere on the site nor in the texts exchanged did they state identification for my almost 16 y.o. daughter would be needed. Apparently an email was sent to me 4.5 hours before the appointment and according to Alexia it's my fault for not fixating on my email with anticipation I may hear from them prior to the appointment. While speaking to Alexia, she dismissed herself to assist walk-in customers, even though I had paid the deposit for 30 minutes of her precious time. When asked if it would be possible to reschedule and use the deposit to secure that time and date, she curtly replied "No." and walked away. So - if you are looking to receive no necessary legal information prior to your appointment, be treated less than as soon as you walk in, and enjoy people being snippy and rude, this is the place to go. read more

I have had 6 piercings done by Alexia and come in a few times to purchase jewelry and I have never ever been short of amazed by the compassion & professionalism at Spica! The staff at the front desk are so kind and helpful. The overall environment at the studio is very zen & inviting. I have never ever met a piercer as knowledgeable and incredible as Alexia. I have also never had an issue with a piercing healing after having it done here. Any of the comments and reviews suggesting any less of spica were most definitely the customers from hell who are just upset that the staff at spica did not put up with their BS! I see People also complain about the prices but I can ensure you that the service you will receive will be WORTH EVERY PENNY! read more

I have never posted a review on Yelp before which is representative of how great my experience at Shakti was!! Alexia made me feel so comfortable and at ease during the entire piercing process. I went to my appointment alone without any prior experience to facial piercings which made it a little scary, but Alexia's approach relaxed me and I felt SO comfortable allowing her to come at my face with a large needle. The prices here are incredibly reasonable and piercing aftercare is provided free of charge. I will definitely be coming back here if I decide to put more holes in my body ;) read more

i got my first nostril piercing here and couldn't be happier! my piercer was alexis and she was super friendly, knowledgeable, and respectful! she explained the process thoroughly without rushing the process and allowed me to see which jewelry pieces i'd like before deciding on one. the whole piercing took less than 5 minutes and was super calming while she talked me through everything! i'd definitely recommend any piercings to be done here! i'll be coming back to change my stud to a hoop and i'm super excited! read more

Pros: Professional setting, Friendly staff, Variety of jewelry. Cons: Staff not knowledgeable on jewelry, prices are high. I live on the west coast and was in town for a few weeks.I came here to change my dermal piercing out as I do once a year. I made an appointment( appointments are highly recommended as there is always a wait.) The receptionist welcomed me and signed me in. She was very friendly and begin to help me pick out my jewelry for my dermal. My dermal is in my chest and I wanted something that was cute but didn't snag on clothes. She picked out a beautiful peace and assured me that the jewelry wouldn't get caught or snagged. Two weeks after getting it, the dermal got snagged on my sweater and when I came out of my clothes I noticed my dermal was missing. I located it and put it in a bag and drove straight to this place to have it put back in. I was told that they were too busy and that I would have to be placed on a standby list to see if I could be taken before they closed at 8pm. I told the receptionist what happened and that I was not a resident and was only in town for a few more hours. I received a call from them @ 7:30pm and was not able to go due to my departing flight time. I wanted to love this place but I am disappointed by the service I received. read more

This is a gem in Chapel Hill A Experience , you are feeling you are the only person in the world while you have your precious time with them in a amazing New York style classy elegant clean calming . The services are done the way it should be in all details , there is no rush and the time spend with them let you a such beautiful feeling that you may rebook another app with them to repet this joy ! that's exactly how i felt . Of course this is a upscale studio , not a walk-in , and certainly not a " late in" either . This is a place who deserve to be respect the same way they do for their guests , Not easy to get in that's what happen when you are in demand but this add to the exiting time when you finally get to have your private time in this magic place . And wait to see her jewelry , OOOOOO MMMMM GGGGGGGG lol i need 2 more ears maybe ? read more

Great experience! They have great COVID-19 precautions. I felt very safe. They took the time to explain so much to me. I'm about 3 weeks out so my piercing is still healing. They prep you pretty well as well! I definitely plan to return for any new piercings. read more

This was such a wonderful piercing experience, thank you Alexia!! She was so sweet and took the time to really make sure that my piercing was exactly what I wanted & complimented my ear shape well. It was clear she was incredibly experienced. I 100% recommend to anyone considering getting a piercing here, I will definitely be back. read more

Spica Body Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I tried to make an appointment to replace my body jewelry for the next couple of weeks. They charge a NON-REFUNDABLE $10 service fee if your piercing wasn't from them. I accidently made an appointment for the wrong date. Within 5 minutes! I realized it and canceled. At first they refused to refund my $10, then when they capitulated, they charged me $2 and only returned $8! Bad customer relations! Cheap! I will not ever go there. They lost a future tattoo as well as piercing customer, along with my friends. read more

Came for a third lobe on October 30, 2020. Ashley pierced me. $50 for the service, jewelry sold separately. Perfect piercing experience. From a professional and personal standpoint, this is the best piercing experience I've had. Lexi is extremely conscientious about health and safety during this time. Not only is everyone in the studio masked, it's appointments-only and your appointment slot includes studio disinfecting/wipe-down time. They also take your temperature before moving forward with the appointment. I really appreciate these measures, as I live with an immunocompromised person and truly can't be too safe. The piercing went without a hitch. Ashley is obviously an experienced and confident piercer, she knows exactly what she's doing. She took the time to explain aftercare in detail, the posts are sterilized before being put in, it's a relaxing and beautiful space with natural lighting, and other reviews mention this but it bears repeating -- a first-rate, almost exhaustive jewelry selection...Lexi selects & orders all the jewelry herself and her taste is superb. In addition to traditional opals/domes/spikes/etc. she offers tops/ends in near every shape and metal you could possibly want. I had no trouble finding something I didn't just like but loved. In the past, I've usually settled for something simple since the piercing won't be switched out for 6 months. No need to settle here. Pricing is fair & competitive, the (threadless, titanium) labrets are $15 each. Last but not least, I'm very gratified to be able to support a small, female-owned-and-operated local business, especially in these difficult times. You may trust both Lexi and Ashley with your time & money (and your body!!) -- they will do right by you. read more

I went to talk to them. very nice young man talked to me. called later about an appt and was treated so rudely. some girl was the bitchiest person with whom I've had the displeasure of dealing . fotget them . July 6 @6 pm read more

Professional, courteous, clean, and very helpful! Alexia is great, and Ashley is simply the best! Would 100% recommend to anyone... and I already have! read more

After googling piercing shops online, I settled on Spica and I'm so glade I did. First the place is gorgeous! Yelp photos don't do it justice. It is very upscale and stylish from the moment you walk in. I love that all appointments are time slotted because it allowed for a customized experience. We mapped out placement (helix) and then went about picking out jewelry. Let me tell you the selection is huge, and there are so many options for any price point and style. The owner was knowledgeable and guides you throughout the process. The actual piercing itself was easy and as painless as can be. I felt calm and was explained step by step what to expect. They send you home with really great care package to help keep your piercing nice and clean. I'm 4 weeks post piercing and have had zero issues. Honestly can't wait to get the other ear done. read more

Really really awesome experience here. The selection of earrings is awesome! Not just cheap things that you would get at chain piercing locations. They explain everything very thoroughly and the location is extremely clean without feeling clinical, it all was very comfortable and friendly. I am not great with needles but wanted my second earlobe piercing so I brought a friend with me and we both raved about the service, to the point that my friend will be returning to get a piercing from them as well! read more

I wanted to love Spica. I had my first experience here in September of 2022, and it was a great one. Alexia was very professional and she had my septum pierced before I could blink. Because I had such a good experience, when I decided I wanted to get my nipples pierced, I obviously chose Spica. Upon arriving, I was greeted again with professional kindness. I brought a friend with me to get her septum pierced. My right nipple was pierced with no issues. My friend later told me that it looked like the piercing had gone slightly through my areola, but that wasn't a concern at the time (it was later). While piercing my left nipple, Alexia's aim was a bit off. The piercing was clearly crooked. She was kind and apologetic and instantly corrected her mistake, so I didn't think much of it (I hope that she has no issues piercing anyone else's body, as the pain of having to have a fresh piercing removed from my nipple and redone immediately was akin to torture). While I was upset and in shock that my nipple had to be repierced, human error is a real thing and Alexia acknowledged that, so I remained calm and respectful. After my nipples were done, Alexia pierced my friend's septum off center. While it isn't too noticeable, I hope you consider that while making your next appointment. While in the shop, I also had Alexia help me put in a new septum ring. She assisted me, and I had no issues. The next morning after leaving the shop though, the new piercing jewelry popped (yes, popped) out of my nose and fell down the sink while I was washing my face. I hadn't even touched it. Still, Lexi gave me new jewelry at no cost, which was very considerate. Even through all of this, I still was prepared to leave a solid 3-4 star review of the shop, until I began to have issues with my piercings. After a week with my new nipple piercings, the pin on my left piercing came loose. I tried to fix it at home, but due to my own human error, I didn't do it right. The pin fell out 3 or so times in the days after before eventually, as I was reinserting it again, the jewelry broke inside of the bar, meaning that if it was shifted, it could fall out. I made an appointment to go in and get replacement jewelry, but Alexia was sick (she was still in the studio), so she had one of her fellow employees help me. They didn't insert it for me, but I was just glad to have new jewelry. When I returned home, though, the end of the previous pin was still inside of the bar and I couldn't put in the new one. I called the store, but I got no response. I emailed and yet again got no response. The next day, I waited until around 1:30pm to see if Alexia would email me back. She didn't. So, I called the studio and she quickly picked up the phone. I told her my name and began to tell her the issue I had, and she cut me off immediately before I could explain. She sharply told me she'd read my email and seen what the issue was, and told me to come in and it would be fixed. When I went in, she had her coworker, Jamie, help me. He did, but he began questioning what I was doing to make the pin fall out, which is extremely unprofessional. Still, I thanked them and left. When I got home, I realized that they had given me jewelry of two different lengths. I emailed back, and Lexi responded sharply and told me to call a week later so I could been seen by Jamie, not her. Fed up with their shop and beginning to develop a bump on my right nipple, I went to another piercing place in Chapel Hill. They explained to me that the cause of that bump was the bit of the piercing that went through the areola. As a result, my choices were either leave it and permanently have a small bump on the side of my nipple, or remove my piercings. Sadly, I chose to remove them. I wasted around $180 on my nipple piercings, all as a result of Spica's mistakes. If you want a piercer who will own up to their own mistakes, Spica is not the place for you. If you want a piercer who defends their work even at your expense, their website is listed above. read more

Walked in to look at body jewelry and the older lady at the desk was so rude. When I tell you she made no less than 5 rude remarks.

I have so many great things to say about this shop but, ultimately, Alexia is the best. I came in with friends to get nipple piercings and she made us feel so comfortable with her extensive piercing knowledge and professionalism. She patiently explains everything you need to know about aftercare and what to look out for, so you really feel confident leaving the shop. Duncan, who works the front desk, is also incredibly nice and makes you feel welcome. If you're in the area and you're looking for an amazing piercing experience, go to Shakti! read more

I loved this place! very professional and orderly. the piercer was very nice without " im so cool" ego that many have in this industry. very down to Earth. The owner was really good with my daughter and made her feel very comfortable. There we're no sneaky add one and she explained the jewelry to my daughter and the whole process. I definetly recommend this place! read more

Alexia was absolutely so kind! Because of COVID you aren't allowed to bring people with you, but she made me feel so comfortable and a lot less nervous about the experience. Would definitely recommend :) read more

Extremely disappointed. Got piercings here previously and drove an hour and a half. Had an appointment today and put down the usual $20 to hold my spot. Encountered some traffic since it was a Friday evening. Called to let them know that I would be a little late which they said was fine. Arrived 15 minutes after my scheduled time and they refused to pierce me, reschedule my appointment, or refund me and was very rude. Will not be returning. read more

First time getting pierced and I decided to go with the septum. My wife and mother in law also came to get their nostrils pierced. Alexia did our piercings and she was great. She was conversational and did a really good job explaining everything to us and made us feel at ease. We all felt really good about the experience and all of the education we were provided about caring for the piercings. We'd recommend Shakti and Alexia to anyone. read more

Blown away by this spot! Caring and knowledgeable staff, jewelry of all price points. Good piercing shops are hard to come by and I'll be coming back here for sure. read more

Absolutely love Alexia! I've gotten multiple piercings from her over the years and every time has been fabulous. She's extremely knowledgeable and the only person I trust to do my piercings. She's done two cartilage piercings for me and a nostril piercing. She always makes me feel super comfortable and I completely trust her suggestions. Plus, I've never had problems with infections or anything from her piercings. Can't recommend her more!! read more

I've had my nose pierced two times before this Saturday (Sept. 24). Once at Club Tattoo in Phoenix (or Tempe, really) and then once at some random place in Butner, N.C. I walked in thinking, this is nothing. But that always changes when you see the needle and remind yourself that you're paying someone to basically stab you in the face. Alexia (sp?) was REALLY amazing. She was so professional, while still being conversational and keeping me at ease. She approached the piercing in a way that really made me comfortable. I've been pierced a few times and have several tattoos; she is most definitely the best. Also, the house she operates out of is just absolutely adorable. Good selection of jewelry, too! read more