Stori Line Tattoo

I came to enigma to change out my jewelry. I had a threaded stud that was literally stuck in my…read moreear. I had tried and tried to take it off but it wouldn't, so I thought "it's time for the professionals" LOL anyway i walked in and was immediately greeted nicely as they were finishing up with another client. Ruth was the piercer I saw, and was laying down on the table with my head turned to the side. i was prepared for the experience to be difficult and unpleasant since it was so stuck. I kid you not, I didn't feel anything ?? genuinely, ruth took out the stuck jewelry then put in two hoops (2 helix piercings but one stuck) and all i felt was her gloves brushing against me, as it normally would. By the time she told me was done I thought oh maybe she forgot the second piercing but sure enough she had taken the stuck stud and put in 2 hoops. TL;DR All I know is Ruth is incredibly gentle and fast ! Definitely coming back!

Very patient and professional staff who walk you thru every step of the process. U can tell theyre…read moreexperienced! A good selection of jewelry as well. Many cute gold pieces - which I find is rare. I've seen three diff piercers so far and maybe 4 diff front desk staff and all have been so friendly. Definitely recommend ! Parking is lowk hard to find sometime so maybe expect to come 30 min early to give yourself time to park and walk to the shop. Got a double helix in July and it's been healing well. Got it downsized and staff were nice and informative

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Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing

Isaac was awesome! He did such a great job with both of my daughters and made the whole piercing…read moreexperience so easy and comfortable for them. He was patient, professional, and made them both feel at ease. Highly recommend Isaac to anyone looking to get a piercing!

Jedi did mine and it was my first tattoo. He did a great job and I love it and still in love with…read moreit. Healed really well with his instructions and he also gave me his card if I have any questions or concerns. Matthew did my sister's and it was also her first tattoo. She's very happy and loves hers as well and he did a fantastic job! When I was getting my tattoo, you can feel the community vibes if that makes sense. People would come in and everyone in the shop knew who they were and they were making plans for a community block party for the 4th. Seeing and hearing that made me so happy cause not only are they talented but they are down-to-earth and wants the best for everyone who visits them.

Outline minimalist Elephant Tattoo from Jadd.

Tattooed by Ronin

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Bay Ink Tattoo

4.6(10 reviews)

0.2 mi•La Jolla

Ana is fantastic! I came back for my son's 12 year old piercing. She was so great with him. My son…read moredidn't feel a thing. I truly wish I had gone this route with my daughter (alas I did the gun method with her and now she hates earrings!) I can't recommend this way enough. Also, yay to flat backs so it doesn't poke.

Alo was amazing! The best service and so helpful! 100% will be going to her again for any future…read morepiercings

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STUDS

4.5(95 reviews)

4.1 mi•University City

It's been awhile (almost 15 years) since I've gotten a piercing. Before we all really knew better,…read moreI had gotten my lobes and helix pierced with a gun at the store everyone used to go to that starts with a C... I've been dying for a conch piercing and happened to walk by the Studs in UTC one night. I got to thinking and a month later (after watching a ton of videos on TikTok of the place) I booked an appointment. The shop is SO cute. The wait, with an appointment, was minimal. The staff was so friendly, and Marissa, the piercer, was so sweet. She was also fast! The conch was a quick pinch and that was it. It's healing easily with next to no pain and I'm obsessed with the placement of it. I also asked about increasing the size of my well-healed Helix. The gun I had used so long ago was most likely a 20g, but I really wanted the 18g so I could use the typical Flatbacks. I asked Marissa and she was amazing and gave me options. She ended up using a taper and she got an 18g flatback in there and now it just needs to reheal! It was sore to start, of course, but 4 days later and there's no pain! So worth it and so happy it's correct now. I'm already planning to go back for second lobes and a constellation on both sides when these heal enough as a bday present to myself. Love studs! I'll be back in a few days to get some clickers for my current lobes. Their jewelry options are adorable!

I went in to buy jewelry without being pierced. The piece was "golden titanium" which is a gold…read morecolor, but they gave me a silver backing. The person helping me said it wasn't gold but anything online says it is a gold and titanium mix. I find out that the information on their website does not match in store! Online the cat jewelry is supposed to be reversible. And online it's almost 1/2 the price. I reached out to their customer support and all they said was oops, sorry. Went to return the jewelry at their Irvine location and find out this location (La Jolla) failed to mention that it was final sale. The person helping me also seemed inconvenienced by my presence so Would NOT be returning.

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Hummingbird

5.0(18 reviews)

0.2 mi•La Jolla

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

As everyone else has said, and will say in future, Evan is THE person for piercings. He saved me…read morelike 8 years ago from a botched Claire's piercing and not only helped me even-out my first lobes, he has been my go-to (ie the only one I trust) piercer since. We have done over 12 piercings over the past 8 years , and he also was the one to undo my coin slot stitches when I got that done outside of CA. (He was even recommended by my coin slot artist as the no. 1 to seek out in SoCal to help me heal and stack it. That's across-state fame for his skills!) He's unfailingly kind and steady handed, as well as calm and I have recommended him to everyone I know who wants piercings. It is so exciting to see Hummingbird finally open up, as it is conscientiously curated, clean and open, and truly a place put together with a passion for high-quality lifelong piercings and jewelry. On the pragmatic side, it is also well located and parking is not difficult at all, nor is it difficult to find free parking spots. The lobby is sunlit and welcoming and both front-end workers were wonderful, knowledgeable, and meticulously decked out in their own piercings too. There are also jewelry ends for an array of budgets, even with the full display of California fair-labor produced jewelry. It's evident how much care and thoughtfulness this new location has poured into it, and is easy to see how passionate all the workers are here, leading to an immaculate experience. TLDR: worth it. 5/5

Everyone rejoice!! Hummingbird has opened! My piercer of many years has finally busted his behind…read moreto make this incredible store happen. Hummingbird is of course Association of Professional Piercers certified, and focused on locally designed and created jewelry. This is high end body jewelry for those who are serious about a perfectly created ear. Evan has been my piercer for over 5 years, and I don't let anyone stab holes in me. If you are nervous Evan is your guy. He's so knowledgeable, he's very good at piercing and the whole process is completed quickly. He's also very meticulous with placement and troubleshooting. The decor is impeccable, and the selection is absolutely stunning. Definitely get a quote before you pick any jewelry since the price range can vary more than you think. Nobody is going to mind giving you prices and working in your budget. If you need a new go to piercing shop, hummingbird is your new place. Can't miss it.

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Piercings and jewelry done by Evan (minus first lobe, which he helped salvage)

FreakMothers

5.0(2 reviews)

10.5 mi

I will never get pierced by anyone else! Mija is the coolest, sweetest, funniest person EVER…read more Seriously, my piercing didn't even hurt because she made me feel so comfortable! I love her and you will too so book her RNN!

Professional and caring! If you want your piercing done right Mija is the one! Highly recommended.read more

Labret piercing

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More piercings, more personality" and "A body is like an open canvas

Metal & Stone

4.9(192 reviews)

3.6 mi•Pacific Beach

Certified professionals

30 years in business

Came by as a walk in on a Sunday late afternoon with my sisters to get some ear piercings. Very…read moreclean and welcoming environment. The guys working (Fixe and Dawson) were so kind and professional and super knowledgeable. They helped my sisters and I find the best jewelry and placements for our piercings. Looking forward to going back and getting more ear jewelry. Take a look at the beautiful green piece I got on my ear cartilage!

Walked in thinking I MIGHT get a piercing and walked out with 3 cuz Fixe and Dawson were so…read moreprofessional and knowledgeable that I knew if I was going to get any piercings, this was the place! Got my third lobe piercing and my conch. Not to mention, the selection of jewelry was top tier and I fell in love with this garnet and diamond number.

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The Piercings Club

4.5(56 reviews)

5.7 mi•Bay Park

Incredible! Natalie is a gem…read more She is so calm it made my daughter's first piercing such an amazing experience. The location Is clean with a great demeanor and we had no issues finding some street parking. We made an appointment online and got in quickly The attention to detail was very comforting to my daughter and myself as a parent, and Natalie explained each step of the way she double and triple checked placement made sure my daughter was comfortable at all times my daughter chose upgraded jewelry and even though this is obviously always going to be pricier than going to hang out somewhere in the mall or anything of that sort this experience truly taught her to respect the process how to take care of it and to appreciate the decision she just made for her body A few small tears but my daughter was smiling ear to ear before we left This experience was better than any ear piercing. I had growing up having used the hollow needle having a titanium bar that will be resized, so we're not having to do the twisting her redness, swelling irritation has been nonexistent. It's been phenomenal.

We brought our 7 year old to get her long anticipated piercing. The overall experience with Bianca…read morewas wonderful. Our daughter was terrified and Bianca made her feel at ease and was very patient in explaining the entire process. Ultimately we successfully got piercings! Thank you!!

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Mejuri University Town Centre

4.3(92 reviews)

4.2 mi•University City

I've had so many great experiences at this Mejuri but today (4/10/26) really took the cake! I came…read morein to pick up an online order while also exchanging a gift I had received for a different size. My ring size was out of stock in the store so the associate was ordering me a new one and somehow during the exchange the ring I was exchanging broke. Both the associate and manager were so sweet about the entire thing and handled it so nicely and professionally. They also got my new size ordered and had it shipped to me so I didn't have to come back in the store! I was having a weird day and I felt like they sent me out with the best energy! Just wanted to say thanks for being so nice!!

I loved my experience here with Abby! Right from the start, she greeted me and all of the other…read morecustomers who walked in throughout my visit. She said that I can try on any of the earrings, and just requested that I put the earrings onto a tray to be sterilized before others try it on. I appreciate that she was thoroughly wiping each earring before returning it back to the displays. An improvement from the last time I was in the store is that they now have little prices displayed next to the jewelry. This is helpful since the first time I came in, I had to ask about each pair that I was interested in. Abby did a great job balancing her time between all of the customers. I ended up purchasing earrings, and she wrapped it up beautifully for me. I'm happy with my earrings, as well as the excellent customer service.

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Church Of Steel Body Piercing

Went here to get my 3 month old babies ears pierced…read more If you plan on getting your new borns ears pierced, the earliest they'll do is 3 months. Be sure to bring something to verify their age! This place had great customer service, was super friendly and informative. They walked us through the steps from choosing what types of earrings to use, and proper care for babies. Would definitely recommend this place babies! They offered products for the aftercare such as saline wash, and even gave their contact info to reach out for any questions afterwards. We did a walk in however wait time wasn't terrible. 10/10 customer service!

Wow! What an experience, Art and Jay are phenomenal. They walk you through everything, detail…read moreoriented, clean, & just an amazing experience overall. Do not hesitate to bring your babies here! I will be recommending them to everyone. Thank you so much

Marcel: Tribal

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Jen R.

9 years ago

Sarah's work was recommended to me by one of my best girlfriends. She had her lips done and I just loved how full they looked! I had been looking into Microblading but having a type A personality, I was nervous about anything permanent being done on my face that wasn't absolute perfection. My eyebrows were decent to start with but lacking fullness. Everyday I would fill them in to add symmetry and fullness. As a mama of two who doesn't wear (or have time) for a whole lot of makeup I was looking for something natural that ultimately would allow me to save time in the morning. After meeting Sarah for the first time I knew I was in good hands. She walked me through the whole process, told me what to expect and how it would feel. Her attention to detail and expertise are just a few of her qualities! Microblading was the perfect option for me. I now wake up to full and symmetrical brows! Not to mention I get compliments all the time on how well rested I look. The best compliment a mama could receive. Sarah is a true artist who can create the perfect shape brow for your face all while embracing your natural beauty! xoxo, Client for life! read more

Sarah F.

9 years ago

I can't express how amazing my experience was with Sarah. I was nervous as I didn't know what to expect or the level of pain I would experience. As soon as I walked in, Sarah's energy calmed me immediately. She just exudes love and light and the way she dealt with me elevated my experience immensely. As for the microblading, the process was quick and painless! I was distracted by the conversation and the blading itself was mildly uncomfortable and totally tolerable. My brows look so natural, which is exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend Sarah for microblading as she customizes the shape of your brows to what will look best with your face and she is so cool you will want to become best friends with her! read more

Jenny L.

9 years ago

I am definitely not one to take risks and have never had any type of tattoos....due to commitment issues:) I saw Sarah's work and decided to jump off the high dive! She is the sweetest, kindest person and made this such an easy decision. I am so glad I did, because my eyebrows are amazing! I never take time to do something for myself but I am so glad I did. I have referred many of my friends to her. They have all been thrilled with the results. She is not only a beautiful and kind person, but amazingly talented! read more

Lori M.

9 years ago

If yelp offered 10 stars, Sarah would have all 10! Microblading my brows was a breeze. I love them!! My only regret... is that I did not do it sooner. Sarah is very professional, with a sweet personality and a joy to chat with. I am very impressed with her talent and artistic ability. Please, DO NOT hesitate to contact Sarah for your cosmetic tattooing. read more

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