I was able to do a walk-in appointment for two lobe piercings, and Mya was an absolute delight! I was pretty nervous, and Mya made me feel so comfortable. She was really professional and also intentional about the piercing placement, super detail-oriented. THANK YOU MYA! :) read more

We had a great experience! We love the needle piercing and flat back studs. My daughter had her helix done and loves it! We can't wait to go back! read more

STUDS - My daughter and I both got our ears pierced and has a fantastic experience. We love the needle piercing and flat back earrings. - Piercing Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

THEE place to go to for piercings!!! My girls wanted helix piercings while we were in Boston. I had originally planned on going to the location on Newbury Street, but we happened to be in Chestnut Hill and decided to try this location instead. It's located in a shopping center, so there's plenty of free parking. As soon as we walking in, the customer service was amazing! We didn't have appointments but they managed to squeeze us in. Everyone in staff was friendly, knowledgeable and professional! There are lots of options for studs and the whole place was super cute and super clean! My girls had the different piercers, but they were both AMAZING!!! Unlike other places, they both took a lot of time to discuss different piercings, what would work and what wouldn't fit the shape of their ears, and also were very patient and helpful when it came to choosing studs. The piercing process was as smooth and painless as possible! Would DEFINITELY recommend for anyone looking to get pierced in the area! read more

STUDS - Studs in Chestnut Hill! - Piercing Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

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I had a helix piercing done at Studs in Back Bay a few months back and visited the Chestnut Hill location after I accidentally knocked it out while brushing my hair. Turns out this was my own fault because I never came back to have the piercing downsized. I found a same day check up appointment (all the other Boston locations were booked out for a week+) and when I arrived, they answered all my questions, put a downsized replacement earring in (for free!), and I was out of there in under 10 minutes. So grateful to have it taken care of quickly so the piercing could start healing again asap. I've visited different locations in a few cities for myself and for friends, so I wanted to address some of the complaints in the other reviews - Studs is sooo trendy right now that even though they allow walk ins, it's almost never possible in my experience. Make an appointment online and you'll avoid so many of the issues people mention. You also can't call their stores - you have to contact customer service or visit in person to have questions answered. It's not always ideal, but they're super upfront about their policies. Read the emails they send in advance or review the FAQ on the website so you know what you're getting into. The process has always been so easy for me, I'd recommend it to anyone for both ear piercing and casual everyday, earrings! read more

I came here the other day with my little sister to get my helix pierced and the workers were the kindest people. I was there for less than 20 minutes and they were welcoming and friendly. I recommend coming here if you're looking for a place to get pierced and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Studs was an extremely professional, cleanly, and comfortable ear piercing experience. The woman who pierced my ears was amazing. So friendly and walked me through it every step of the way. I felt very comfortable as someone who isn't the best with needles. The earrings are adorable and come in so many different shapes other than the typical silver ball. I got butterflies but there were hearts, lighting bolts, mushrooms, stars, etc. It is a bit pricey but worth it. They pierce with a needle rather than a gun. Would definitely check out if you are looking to get some earrings or a piercing. read more

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Great store, beautiful options, and friendly-knowledgeable staff! I highly recommend seeing Lola! read more

Very disappointed that you wasted 3 people's time this Mother's Day. Today is Mother's Day. My daughter, my mother and I (aka my daughter's mother) came to Studs in Chestnut Hill in Brookline, MA, for a long-scheduled appointment to tighten the studs she got when she got her ears pierced. We made time for this today only to find out that she requires a government ID. So we were turned away. Why is a government ID required to tighten a stud!? And if you insist on what I think is an unreasonable requirement, why would you not include that information in the invite? We paid you well for your services. Very disappointed that you wasted 3 people's time this Mother's Day, read more

when we went as a family with 3 appointments with 3 children we were treated with authority and disrespect our appointment times were not honored in the future our suggestion is to use your primary care doctor or pediatrician which is where we will go for a check up and the next piercing read more

I had a great experience at the Chestnut Hill, MA location with Rhi as the piercer. This was my first time getting piercings and was nervous but Rhi walked through the entire process, which helped calm my nerves knowing what's happening every step. She was professional, friendly, and patient -- she adjusted the black ink placement on my right eye ever so slightly after I stared at the placements for a couple minutes. It's been two weeks since my two lobe piercings and aftercare is going well so far. They look great! read more

Honestly anyone who works here has incredible customer service and Lola is divine. I've also been pierced by Mya and she's so sweet and knows what she's doing. They both are so knowledgeable, gentle and professional. I got my snake bite conch pierced with Lola and she did a great job consulting and curating it vibes were just amazing. Thank you so much. read more

STUDS - Snake bit conch piercing. I thought I was going to get a daith, but did not have the anatomy for it, and Lola helped me get to THIS :)) - Piercing Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

The initial piercing and check-up I had was great! However, when my ear got infected, they were MIA. I could NOT get ahold of anyone at Studs to answer any of my questions. There is no phone service, appointments are booked weeks in advance, and when I showed up at the store in the middle of the day, no one was there. So I went to Rowan, and they were great. Should have gone there in the first place. read more

They are rude and unfriendly. I was trying to discuss what jewelry would be good for my ear and they were no help. They rolled their eyes when my child wanted candy because he wasn't suppose to be touching things. Then they were trying to say we can't touch your ear due to the fact we don't have a nurse on site and I go oh well can I try it near my ear and she cringed and discussed the germs. So many other way to speak to people with respect rather then eye rolls and huffing and puffing. I will never go back there. Stay far away! read more

I got my very first piercing two days ago at studs and I had a great experience. They made sure that I feel comfortable and relax. All staff working there are super helpful and friendly. They walked me through the process and explained everything. Lady who pierced my ear made sure that I am comfortable throughout the process. She was super nice and payed close attention to make sure the marks are even and nice before piercing. I was very nervous about the pain, but I felt almost nothing!!!! I am super happy with my experience so far. read more

Appointment process was quick and easy. After arriving the staff were all super friendly and really made me excited for my new piercing. Amanda was fantastic and let me know just what to expect and did an amazing job! Thanks girl!! read more

STUDS - Double tragus! - Piercing Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Great atmosphere, super professional/fun/friendly staff. I was greeted and helped fast. Amanda did a phenomenal job. She put me at ease and the results were amazing. Her energy was fun but she was still focused and careful. She even offered me a stress ball. They should advertise that the prices come with a free 2 month follow up. I was impressed by that. They also sent me home with coupons, a canvas tote bag, stickers, and info packets. Overall it makes me want to come back for a third piercing! If this is how they perform on opening day, I can only imagine a few months or years from now. I saw the Back Bay location on TikTok but didn't want to deal with parking in the city. This was such an easy experience. Special shout out to Amanda and the other friendly greeters working the evening of 3/16! read more

STUDS - Second piercing thanks to Amanda - Piercing Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

My girlfriend had a 1:40 appointment here. We showed up 15 minutes early as asked. The place seemed like it was in disarray with staff just hanging around. It's almost an hour later and they still haven't done her piercing. They can know how to *take* the reservation, they just don't know how to *hold* the reservation. And that's really the most important part of the reservation: the holding. read more

I've had a piercing change and 2 piercings done with studs so far and they have been the most comfortable experiences I've ever had at piercing salons. Only downfall about STUDS is that the piercings and jewelry are all quite expensive which isn't always obvious going in, but I wont take a star off because the rest of my experience was so good. I got two cartilage piercings yesterday, STUDS' 'snakebite' piercing, which were the least painful piercings I have ever experienced and now, 30 hrs later, only hurt if I accidentally snag them. I'm the kind of person who is scared of all of this type of stuff and I can't wait to go back for more. I'm so excited to be able to change these studs to hoops as well :) read more

Everything was wonderful! Highly recommend! Lots of options to choose from. Beautiful jewelry. Rhiannon did a great job piercing.

I have done 4 piercings here so far and everyone has been lovely. I'm a bit nervous of the pain but they walked me through it so well the nerves went away. read more

Lola was incredibly helpful!!! I needed some help with a piercing and she literally saved the day. Can't recommend her and this location enough! Thank you!!! read more

I went to Studs to purchase jewelry, I forgot the women's name who help me, but she was very patient with me and excellent customer service and knowledgeable! I will return again. read more

Recently needed to have my piercings reopened. They did an excellent job and were even able to find where the small hole was in order to stretch it instead of repiercing it that was the healing time was faster. She walked me through everything and it was worth going here where the piercers know what they are doing. read more

Very personable. Clean. They explain everything very well. A bit pricey, but worth it.

Nahjah took very good care of me and did the piercing quick and easy. Would highly recommend! read more

STUDS - Piercing Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Stay away. The quality of their earrings is cheap. My cartilage piercing earring broke within weeks. I went back 3 times to have it replaced but there is never anyone working there. They have a sign that lives on the door that says out for lunch open at 2pm but still no one there at 3, 4 etc. I should have read the warning signs when I showed up for my first appointment and no one was there. It was then rescheduled and promptly cancelled. Today - I can see the person there and she completely ignores me. Too busy talking to her boyfriend. Find a better more professional place. read more

Overpriced, unfriendly, and very poorly run. I made an appointment and showed up 30 minutes early and was told that my appointment had been canceled. No notification of this fact, just a cold greeting telling me they couldn't do it, even though both piercing rooms were empty and the tech was visibly in back on her phone. No apology for their screw-up. Plus, the jewelry is cheaply made and overpriced. read more

Got my piecing with Rhi Extra responsible profesiional and adorable Loveee the place organization cleanings And awesome overall read more

I was super stoked to see Studs was opening a location next to where I work, and given $10 off my first piercing, who was I to resist?! So I popped in for a quick helix piercing. Being the cheapo, below middle class person that I am, I opted to pierce with one of the cheaper (I think 30 bucks) set of earrings. That being said, it's a super cute, crescent moon shape that I will be happy to wear even after this bad boy heals. There are lots of very cute options as far as earrings for initial piercings go. The people that work here are way cooler than anyone else who typically belong in Chestnut Hill, which I fondly refer to as "Chestnut Hell." I know that they will soon be put off by the people that inhabit this town and my heart goes out to them. The Studs shop has so many cute and affordable (especially to the really rich creatures that live in this area, it's like pennies) options that all seem to be awesome for sensitive ears like the ones this lil snowflake has. I'm always looking for cute, tiny little studs for my ears because I now have 4 holes on each one, and they definitely deliver. The coolest part is that you can choose to buy individual studs instead of buying in pairs, like a basic b***h on her first communion. The flat backs are also a game changer especially as a person that plans to sleep, and at that, on one or both sides of my head. Jasmine was exceptionally dope at her job and gave me all the cool girl vibes I would expect from a cool city piercing joint, but with all the luxuries of a bougie suburban shopping center with free parking to boot. If we can somehow get the word out to middle aged+ ladies in the area that multiple ear piercings are so hot right now, Studs will crush it! I'm definitely looking forward to getting some more holes filled here in the future, but for now I wish the staff Good Luck in terms of dealing with the hell spawn that Satan himself put in chestnut hill! Also they gave me the cutest little neon yellow pouch with some swag in it which always tickles me pink, and now their stickers adorn my prized water bottle. read more

Best experience!! Took my 14 year old too, and it was awesome!! Thanks!!! Wasn't painful at all!! read more

Love this place! Amazing workers super friendly awesome bedside manner. The girls up front super helpful. Thanks so much

The store is bright and modern. The staff were very friendly and happy to answer questions. My piercer, Nahjah, was fantastic. The piercing room was incredibly clean, everything used was fresh and sterile. Nahjah went through the process step-by-step with me, and made sure I was comfortable and happy before proceeding. She listened to what I wanted, and took my existing piercings into consideration when determining the placement of my new one. I would 100% recommend Studs, and particularly Nahjah. read more

Went to Studs for the first time for a single piercing and had the best experience. Everyone working here was super friendly and helped talk me through placement and earring options since I was still undecided at the time of my appointment. Rhi was very professional and talked me through the whole piercing/aftercare process. 10/10 will definitely be coming back here for more piercings! read more

Quick and efficient. The jewelry comes in a sterile pouch that you can see it was steam sterilized. I'll be back!

Very cute little spot. Easy too make an appointment online. Love the neon yellow details everywhere. Decent selection of pearcing studs. Loli was very nice, informative and knowledgeable. We'd definitely come back. read more

Rhiannon was super nice, caring and professional! My wife has a vasovagal reaction to needles, and Rhi took expert care of her and placed the second hole in her right ear exactly. I highly recommend Rhi! read more

I love this location! The staff is amazing, helpful and quick! After getting pierced I went and picked out some more cute pieces to add to my collection. Can't wait to come back for my 8week check up :) read more

Absolutely love this place! Super clean and efficient. Both Rhi and Kiaa made me feel extremely comfortable and broke down exactly what I wanted and for what process. Got me in and out in amazing time. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Everyone who works here is really friendly and patient. The piercer talked me through the whole process and gave me recommendations for which piercing I could get based on my ear anatomy and the look I wanted. Great service and really relaxing environment. Will be returning! read more

Came in to the store and luckily they took me right away for an appointment! The girls in the store were helpful when picking out my jewelry! read more