I had my upper earlobes and conch piercing done at Studs at the Domain. I recommend making an appointment online as it gets quite busy on the weekend. They do however allow walk-ins. The front of the store is a bit of a tight squeeze but again, I made my appointment on a Sunday afternoon. The earring bar offered a variety of studs, hoops, bars, and chains from budget friendly piercing-grade titanium to boujie gold and diamonds. I went for a sparkly gold crown in my conch and gold cat stud for one lobe and a crystal bezel in the other lobe. The piercing room is in a dedicated room, away from the front of the store. It looked and felt very clean and sanitary. My piercer, Ashley, was fantastic. She was very meticulous when it came to marking and ensuring that I was happy with the placement before getting to the stabbing part. She explained all the steps she was taking from sanitizing the areas to be pierced, breathing in deep, swift piercing, and do's and don'ts of aftercare. I was a little surprised they didn't try to upsell me on the aftercare products. I left the store and later realized I didn't buy any saline solution but if this happens to you, piercing saline solution is available at most major grocery stores. Overall I had a great experience! I was in and out in about 45 minutes. My piercings were 100x less painful than expected and healing has been a breeze. I'm hoping to get another set of lobe piercings and working up the courage to get a daith which I plan to get at Studs too. read more

Hello, grown up Claire's. Was an easy in/out experience: booked online and walked out with three new piercings. Overall, this location was small, but the staff were incredibly kind. I thought we'd maybe take more time to "map out" what I'd want, but it was more standing and talking, which made it feel like rushed decision making on-the-spot. Damn each earring can get expensive! read more

STUDS - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

My daughter and I went in to get a piercing. Everyone was so great. Faith was super sweet talking my daughter through the process and she was super nervous. Tylor did a great job with the piercing. My daughter was amazed at how pain-free it was read more

STUDS - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been putting off getting my ears pierced for several years but have been wanting to add a bit more "feminine energy" to my look so here I am! My friend Ang "recommended" this brand because they work for the company & helped this location get started when they opened last year. I made an online booking just a couple of days before walking in, as they suggest doing so even though they do take walk-ins. I arrived a little bit before my scheduled time, and eventually was able to get pierced 10 mins earlier. My piercer was Brittany and she was super helpful and professional! I've gotten several hours-long tattoos before AND managed tough menstrual cramps so I assume I have good pain tolerance, but you never know with a new type of pain. Britt suggested I still use the two pink/purple stress balls to grip during the quick procedure. I can now say it's definitely much easier to deal with than the constant pain of tattooing. Like other reviewers have said, the aftercare kit is cute with the neon green pouch, compact guide & next appointment date, and stickers. The saline solution is an additional $12 and if you have the budget for it, a pillow to sleep with during healing for $25 extra - I opted not to get that. The pillow is also a neon yellow that matches their branding! read more

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Just had my 2nd pier piercing at STUDS. The first piercing a year ago went ok but this second one was seamless and customer service was great. My piercer Rachel was awesome she answered all my questions and she made me feel comfortable and took away some nervousness I was feeling. Loving my conch piercing and looking forward to my next one. read more

STUDS - Conch piercing - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Second time in this facility and another amazing experience! Got Daith piercing last year and went back almost a year later and got the other ear; helix. Good vibes and skilled techs! read more

STUDS - New Helix Piercing done @ STUDS in the DOMAIN Northside by Rachelle June 11 2025! - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Book an appointment with Rachel--you won't regret it. My friend and I had a top-tier experience getting our ears pierced. The studio is spotless, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed with private, enclosed spaces for a more comfortable experience. They also send you home with a sleek case that includes your jewelry details, a piercing care guide, cute stickers, and clear cleaning instructions. Everything felt professional, safe, and stylish from start to finish. read more

STUDS - After care guide and more - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amanda is a gem! And let me tell you, she is quick. My services were done lightening fast and with incredibly minimal pain. The space itself is super small. The front of the shop can fit mayyyybe four people, not counting whoever is working there. The entrance is all earrings and pricing while you get taken to a back room for the needles. There's a usual dentist type vibe with a chair, hooks for your bags or coats, clean tools etc. If you go in on a day that's slow or even book during certain days, you'll get a little discount, which I definitely recommend, especially if you want multiple professional body modifications. Studs is only ear piercing. They can curate what you want your ear to look like, but I will say they aren't huge on the upsell which is fantastic. I just needed two of my four closed piercings repierced. Well they told me that one of my old piercings was actually not closed. They charged me a jewelry change fee for that ear instead of a full piercing fee. Amanda basically used a taper and surgical lube to push the piercing big enough to accommodate the earring. She also asked if I wanted the other closed piercings redone. I had her use the taper on those to see if either of them were also still open, but no dice. She did end up repiercing my right ear. You get a little punch card and some info on care when you're done. read more

Love the variety with the placements and jewelry they have, very respectful, and showed they cared whether you're comfortable or not. I was very anxious, and my piercer offered me a stress ball and some apple juice which I really appreciate. I was very happy with my experience because of how comfortable they made me feel before and after getting pierced. Will be coming back! read more

STUDS - My rook piercing - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall a wonderful experience. My sister and I got our third lobe piercings, and my mom got her conch and helix pierced all by Amanda. They answered all the questions we had and Amanda was super nice and talked us through everything really well. I'll definitely be back if I get any more ear piercings! read more

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Got my first piercing ever here, and got a re-piercing here as well. Both times everyone was so attentive and sweet! Amazing Experience!!! Big shoutout to Rachel!!! read more

I came here during my lunch to get some studs for my new piercing, but they were closed for lunch as well, go figure! I came back another day in the evening and my studs! They're super cute, small, long, and insert through the back of the ear. You can buy individual earrings start at about $30-$170 each or the price doubled for a pair. The staff is so helpful and kind, answering all the questions, and even offering to help insert them for a fee of around $15. I bought a pair for 80 and put the earrings in myself. They also do piercings here. The place is small, but super chic and modern; Definitely a place for the gals! Each earring comes in a cute pouch with stickers and rhinestones. You should make an appointment if you want to get your ears pierced or have the earrings inserted. read more

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Amanda was fast and amazing!!! She did 4 piercings for me and I swear I could of done 4 more with her. I will be back just because of her! read more

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Annie was amazing and explained everything. she made sure I was comfortable before she started. highly recommend

Went online took all the steps to book an appointment and drove 40mins to find out the appointment didn't book on their end. I called to confirm my appointment went through and their phone lines don't go through to the store. Explained the issue and was told they are fully booked. Not going to wait 2hrs ti get in. It's a Christmas present for my daughter. read more

My teenager has wanted to get her ears pierced for forever but has always been afraid of the process. I have researched all the different ear piercing locations in Austin and was impressed by the reviews for Studs. We were both so very nervous to have the appointment but the whole process was so professional and reassuring. First off, it's a great, convenient location right off the main road in the Domain. I was able to schedule our appointment online and complete all paperwork prior to our appointment. Aside from validating my driver's license and picking out earrings, we had no prep at the store. They got us in almost immediately at our scheduled appointment time. Matt took SUCH good care of my girl and made her feel so.comfortable. She got to pick from an amazing set of earrings for her "starters" and even got to pick two different earrings - a lightning bolt and a dagger. They pierced her ears one at a time with a hollow needle and she barely even felt it. As a parent, I was impressed with the cleanliness and safety guidelines used to protect the clients. Very professional staff, reasonably priced, and incredible merch. Just do it! read more

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Super easy to make an appointment! The folks in the front are very friendly and helpful, and Mia was great. The vibes here are immaculate. read more

STUDS - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very Informative, took time with me and very gentle. I would recommend them to anyone

I had a great piercing experience with Tara at Studs in the Domain. I'm a novice when it comes to piercings and this was my first piercing by needle and the first on a spot other than the lobe. I got a stacked lobe and forward helix. Tara explained the process and was gentle, fast and painless. So painless that several days later I'm still pain free and have forgotten it's there. Two friends were with me and also got pierced by Tara (5 piercings between the 3 of us) and we are all very happy! Tara was also great at guiding us through what would look best and work best based on our ear anatomy, so, while we walked in with an idea of what we wanted, she really helped to guide us to what would be most feasible for our ear shape. I'll be back for more piercings with Tara! read more

STUDS - Stacked lobe and forward helix piercing by Tara at Studs in the Domain. - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

I loved it! Alex was super down to earth and friendly. Best time and day ever. They walked me through the whole process could not be more happy. read more

STUDS - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a great experience getting my ears pierced for the first time ever! Overall, a smooth and pleasant process, maybe a tad pricey. I highly recommend making a reservation as they can get booked up especially on the weekends. Keep in mind they only pierce 18 and older. You can book a 20-minute slot online for one or two piercings. They recommend arriving 15 minutes prior so you can sign a waiver and check out the jewelry options. I went with a friend for moral support, although we were not allowed to be with each other during the actual piercing. We arrived early to sign and take a look at their titanium and 14K gold options (gold was obviously more expensive) which you can preview online. They have some cute options ranging from super simple studs to different shapes and designs including small hearts, stars, and even a cute martini glass and snakes. As advertised online, one piercing is $35 and two is $50. This does not include the cost of the jewelry themselves. I got two piercings of the $100 14K gold option and with the $9 saline spray, the total came out to about $275. Tip is also separate - they have their staff's QR codes for Venmo. Kelsea did an awesome job with making me feel comfortable, providing me with a squishy to squeeze, and communicating very clearly when she was piercing ("no surprises!"). The location is very small so they limit capacity if it starts getting a bit crowded. Located in the Domain, I recommend parking in the Blue garage for the shortest walk. read more

Super fast appointment. Everyone was so nice and professional. I will definitely be going back and bringing friends.

love this place! i've been pierced here on three different occasions to get six different piercings. i know--i need to slow down! all of my piercings have healed nicely. the jewelry lasts and stays shiny and if you follow the piercers' advice, you'll be fine. i have had bad piercing experiences in the past at places that use piercing guns so the needle method is my preference and happens to be what studs specializes in. last time i went, matt pierced me and he was very warm and easy to chat with. before that i was pierced by kelsey and tara, who each were so kind as well. thanks to them all, i now have a cute ear stack i'm working on :) read more

STUDS - all but the first lobe piercing done at studs - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

To reply to the owner reply- Absolutely. This however doesn't change the fact that the wrong type of jewelry was used causing the healing time to increase exponentially. This place is basically a grown up Claire's. I got two lobe piercings. The piercer was SO insanely rough on my ears that I was majorly bruised and sore for weeks. I understand that this can happen and is common but I've had many piercings over the years and have never, ever bruised. My piercer told me, "just a warning I pierce fast and hard," and they did. At the time it seemed nice to get it over with so quickly but I think it did more harm that good for me. Their starter jewelry selection is abysmal and I saw the exact same stud selection on Amazon (evil eye, lightning bolt, etc. literally exactly the same). The posts on these are way too short for starter piercings (which honestly makes me think they're from Amazon) and don't leave any room for swelling or proper cleaning. The thing that gets me is the price. I got two cartridge piercings from True Blue the week before and it was a full $50 cheaper with better jewelry, better experience, and a more knowledgeable piercer. I went back to True Blue for something else and they were appalled. Please shop around and research! Don't just wander in after day drinking like I did read more

I love this place! Being a north austin local I stopped by their shop a few times and followed them on insta and finally decided to get my double piercing on sept 24th. Booking an appt online is a breeze. I arrived and the atmosphere was so welcoming and exciting! I loved how special they made me feel like I wasn't just another customer. When it came time to pierce my doubles I got Mia, she is AMAZING. She was so kind and talked me thru the whole process and made everything so painless and quick! She provided so much insight on after care and encouraged me to reach out with any questions. The initial piercing was barely painful and after I didn't feel a thing. Healing has been a good experience too! My 2nd experience at this shop was just last Saturday November the 4th. Shame on me I was so late but the staff was so sweet and did their best to squeeze me in within that same hour! The next piercer I got was Tara and OMG she is great too! I loved how she made the process so quick and distracted me with lots of pleasant chatter! I can tell she's so passionate about what she does and brought so much confidence to me. I got my single midi pierced. It went great! Pain was tolerable during the initial pierce and only minimal soreness the following day. I did experience some bruising but that's so normal and I will definitely be going back for my flat helix in a few months! The jewelry is so beautiful and great quality! 10/10 - if you're considering it DO IT! read more

STUDS - Double piercing and single midi piercing. - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had been wanting to get a snakebite piercing for months and finally decided to bite the bullet and just do it. It was a Tuesday evening and I thought the shop was packed only to find out everyone there was an employee (all 6 or 7 people). Everyone was nice and there were plenty of conversations going on simultaneously. I was offered to get pierced by an apprentice for free and I would just have to purchase the earrings. Even though I like to play it safe, what was the worst thing that could happen. They assured me that the manager would be watching and giving directions the whole time. So yeah, I volunteered myself to be experimented on. My piercer Kaitlin was hilarious and even though she made me a bit nervous, she did great and I'm super happy with the result. It's been about 2 weeks now and my piercings are healing well. Can't wait to be able to change the earrings cause they have such cute selections. read more

STUDS - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

I just went and got a piercing and WOW, Tara was so fast and it barely hurt! She had a great personality and I can't wait to go back to her again. The girls that work in the front are always friendly and helpful too. read more

A cool and quick spot to get affordable earrings in a quick manner! They are so efficient and know how to run the show at this store. They also have earring sets that are already pre planned on a budget and I got those to style my 3 love piercings on each side read more

I guess we really aren't their target demographic. Our 15 year old son wanted to get his ears pierced and we live close to the Domain, so we drove over. They immediately told us he was too young - they don't do piercings for under 18, which I find baffling -- babies get their ears pierced! And both of his parents were with him! -- but rules are rules, so we were out. We ended up at a Piercing Pagoda kiosk at Lakeline Mall instead, and it was perfect. The people were 100% friendlier and very kind to our somewhat nervous teen, we were in and out within 15 minutes, and he couldn't be happier with his new bling. They had a great selection of earrings and I'm pretty sure we paid at least 100 bucks less than we would have at Studs. Studs might be great for someone older who's more of a piercing pro - more concerned with details like needle vs. gun, etc., and less concerned about price. If you just need a simple first-time piercing, though, and aren't too hung up on the details, I'd stick with the classics. It was a bummer that we couldn't use this place, but no regrets. It all ended up as it should. read more

Mia and the rest of the staff at Studs in The Domain were amazing! I went in to get my second lobe piercings redone. The staff was super helpful in answering my questions and helping me pick out new studs. Mia was super fast and gentle! I would definitely recommend them and would definitely go back!! Thank you!! read more

I visited the STUDS location at The Domain in Austin, TX and loved my experience! I didn't make an appointment but they accept walk-in's. My piercer was named Matt and he was so nice and it was completely painless! Not to mention the shop is so cute! Prices are affordable and reasonable. I paid $130 for two Helix piercings + jewelry. The jewelry and piercing are sold separately. There is a variety of jewelry you can choose from with different prices. Overall very happy with my experience and will be coming again to get more piercings! read more

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My daughter and I had the best service and quality experience at Studs. Would recommend 1000 times!

An amazing experience. My daughter and I were away for a girls' weekend and we decided to get a couple of piercings and some jewelry changes. The staff at Studs were incredible and the work they did was topnotch. The studio is clean and the staff are informative, kind and skilled. Highly Highly recommend. read more

Had a fantastic experience. Came here to pierce new holes for my lobes because my initial piercing was poorly done years ago. The piercing specialist was very helpful in making sure the new placement was perfect. It's been 6 months and they've healed wonderfully. I recommend using the piercing spray to help soothe them that first month. I'll be back to do my second piercing soon! read more

I had a wonderful experience with Mia! Lovely chatting while dealing with some nerves. Secondary lobe piercings were well placed and well pierced! Feels like ending the year on a good note! read more

STUDS - Love the new love piercing - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

I took my 15 year old teen to get her ear lobes pierced since her original had closed. They front folks are super friendly and helpful and Matt who did the piercing did an amazing job. He made our daughter feel comfortable was very informative. I would highly recommend this place for piercing. NOTE: make sure to make ab appointment if you're bringing in your minor and you will have to upload an ID or Passport to show proof you are the guardian. It was $50 for both ears and $60 for her earrings. We tipped Matt $20. read more

Great piercing stud selection. Had just what I wanted for my upper helix. Knowledgable piercer. Would go back.

Such a positive experience at STUDS. The staff were super friendly, the jewelry was super trendy and adorable, and the all around process was quick and easy. My bestie and I decided to go on a whim after lunch and we were done within 30 minutes! They even gave her a little 10% discount for her birthday. Will definitely go get more holes! read more

STUDS - 3rd little poke with 14k gold - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

I saw this place while searching around the maps app on my phone and decided to try a walk in. My piercer Tara was so sweet and comforting. I love the thrill of piercings and tattoos, I always get a little anxiety right before. Tara put my mind at ease and handled it perfectly. Her energy is infectious. If I'm ever back in Austin I will definitely be back to see her. read more

Yay!! Studs at the domain, I was pierced at the Congress location and it healed so nicely. I am so excited that they opened one closer to me! I feel so spoiled, I went to the NYC location so long ago and regretted not buying any of their jewelry. I love their jewelry and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone. Its fun, high quality, and affordable. They have some really unique pieces in both silver and gold so there is something for everyone! Definitely check it out! I will be scheduling another piercing here very soon. read more

STUDS - Earrings - Piercing Near Me - Austin, Texas

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