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    STUDS

    4.6 (109 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    New Helix Piercing done @ STUDS in the DOMAIN Northside by Rachelle June 11 2025!
    Tanya S.

    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!

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    Katy S.

    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.

    Maxfield R.

    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!

    My rook piercing
    Chanely Belly J.

    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!

    3 out of 4 in this ear! Flat helix, stacked lobe and tragus.
    Dennise W.

    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!

    Came on my lunch and they're gone for theirs!
    AJ B.

    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.

    Kaytlen P.

    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.

    Heather T.

    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!

    Stacked lobe and forward helix piercing by Tara at Studs in the Domain.
    Kim H.

    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!

    Amanda J.

    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.

    all but the first lobe piercing done at studs
    Sierra R.

    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 :)

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    3 years ago

    had a great experience getting my second ear piercing! 10/10 would recommend. The piercer was very kind and patient with me.

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    Great experience the piercers we so sweet and helpful and did a great job! I'll be back

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    Great place! Friendly staff that was knowledgeable and friendly! No wait time for my appointment. Cute jewelry!!

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    Piercing was quick, and painless. Staff was friendly. The piercing room appeared clean. Overall good experience.

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    3 years ago

    Got my thirds pierced today with Tara and she was awesome!! Super quick and easy and awesome staff!

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    4 years ago

    So easy and totally painless I am going back again today to get two more piercings !!

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    Great experience. Fast, friendly, good selection of piercing jewelry, affordable. Would definitely go back.

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    I came back around November 12 for my post-September piercing post downsize but at that time the…read moreassistant at the front recommended me to wait an additional month before coming back in, which is what I did. I booked my appointment for Saturday, Dec 13 but due to leaving late from home was late. They slotted me in right after the appointment that was originally after mine and it took less than 5 minutes. Anna was a fast whiz!! It was also pretty busy in the morning with groups and friends and couples continuing to check out the earrings on display for sale as well as asking about appointment availability. I'm grateful that they didn't tell me I was *too* late! After my downsize, I was in the mood to get a piece of fashion jewelry (specifically a huggie) for February/March when my first piercing ever (lobe) is ready for it. The girl helping me out recommended a twinkle silver one that she also owns. Plot twist: I came back the next morning (Sunday) after a night of fun knocked out my left piercing. I found the backing, but not the stud. The same girl was working so I laughed about it with her and she said it's not common but also they were willing to fix it/replace the jewelry for free based on their usual warranty. Laos worked on me this time & was super willing to share their knowledge about piercing care!

    For the longest time I wanted to get a helix, but I always chickened out because of the…read moreintimidating tattoo parlors. My friends recommended Studs when I was in Austin to visit. They rarely offer walk in appointments, so I recommend securing an appointment online before coming in to get pierced. Depending on the location, they only offer piercings if you're 18+. You can get a max of two piercings per visit. Pricing: $35- one piercing + cost of jewelry $50- two piercing + cost of jewelry $10- saline spray Piercing jewelry can range from $30-130 per earring. All their piercing jewelry is implant-grade flat black labret. Kels was super patient and accommodating, she knew I was nervous and took the time to assure me that the pain is bearable. They have stress balls if you need it. Pain tolerance varies for everyone, but I was surprised my helix wasn't as painful as I thought. I would compare it to a flu shot! The worse part is placing and tightening the jewelry. After a few months they have a free check up appointment where you can switch your flat black to a shorter post. I had a very positive and fun experience, I might come back again to get a conch or tragus after my helix is completely healed.

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    pls pls pls go here & ask for joe if you're looking to get a piercing. I did a lowk impulsive walk…read morein for some back dermals and he was so calm and reassuring he eased my nerves all before and during the actual piercing it went so smoothly I barely felt any pain and my dermals feel so flush on my skin like if I was born with them. he gave me aftercare instructions so far I've had them for a week but no pain & no rejections! I loooove them. 10/10

    Came to finish the other side of my tattoo since my initial artist would not be available to finish…read morethe job before I needed to fly home. - Right away I appreciated the initiative Burke (my artist) had when I entered their shop. He went out of his way to take on my unknowns and worked with me to make what I wanted happen within the constraints. The previous shop I had tried (that took walk-ins) gave some excuse to me why they wouldn't do it. It was 2pm. - The shop itself is one of the most tenured in Austin, and is decorated to reflect that. I think they said they'd been there at least 27 years which is crazy to me coming in to get this done on my 24th birthday, meaning they've been tattooing longer than I've been alive. - The process that they used to draw was considerably more painful than previous shops I've been to, but I'd prefer someone using tools they're comfortable and familiar with rather than inexperience. - Only complaint I have is only taking cash, I had thought of that but used most of the cash i had on the previous artist from the day before. (They have an ATM inside, but does not accept tap.) - Overall the final result was exactly what I wanted given the constraints of the limited remaining real estate space on my arm. I was very impressed by how Burke developed creative ways to get me what I wanted while still keeping the overall design fluid. Definitely shows the 25 yrs of experience. Even if there's slight imperfections, that's what makes tattoos unique to you. It's not supposed to be copy/paste, as long as you're happy with it and it represents what you want it to, it's a job well done. I would definitely recommend their shop!

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    Love this place Went a while back to get my first tattoos…read morewith Amanda then today for the flash deals on piercings. The staff all are so amazing and friendly. The vibe is so chill. Cute classic house transformed into this stunning tattoo and piercing parlor. I'll be going back for sure soon.

    I wanted to give my piercing some time to heal before writing my review and when I say the healing…read moreprocess has been smooth sailing -- it has been! I went in for a piercing for Friday the 13th (large crowd) but they had a smooth system in place! I put my name on the list, the guy told me it would be about 3-4 hours but they would call me. I went home, finished my tasks for the day, then headed back to the studio. Waited about 30 minutes then I actually received a phone call! Walked in, picked out my piercing and the piercer was ready for me. The piercer was so nice and patient (i'm picky and wanted my navel piercing in a certain position). it did not hurt at all, I told her it was actually an anticlimactic finish haha! I will definitely be back here for my next piercing and tattoo. Everyone was very welcoming and happy to be spending Friday the 13th servicing others.

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    Shaman Modifications Tattoo & Body Piercing - Curated ear by Jade

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    4.8(265 reviews)
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    While searching for a different business, I stumbled upon Modifications Tattoo & Body Piercing. The…read morestudio is clean, inviting, and features standout décor along with an impressive selection of piercing jewelry (largest collection I have ever seen). Although I'm not interested in getting a tattoo myself (intense fear of needles), I was impressed by the professionalism, creativity, and client-focused approach of the staff. The artists and piercers are knowledgeable, clearly explain procedures and aftercare, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. Staff were courteous and provided thorough information, including a $60 quote for a small tattoo. Overall, customer service here is excellent, making it a highly recommended studio.

    I have come to shaman modifications for all of my piercings other than my first lobes, and they…read morehave always provided high-quality, kind, and efficient service. The environment is clean and welcoming and during the piercing process they are communicative, and I love that when you lay back theres cat pictures taped to the ceiling to comfort you through the pain. For the quality of the service, their prices are very reasonable and they have many many jewelry options and are happy to recommend other options that will work for you if they arent carrying something specific youre looking for. Unfortunately, I have had a negative expirience with one of the piercers. Pineapple, Jade, and Mercedes have all pierced me at different points. Around 3 years ago Mercedes pierced my verticle labret, and it turned out beautiful. Unfortunately I had to take it out because of a surgery after a few months, and once I recovered and wanted to get it repierced I went back. This time Travis pierced it, and I did not agree with his personality very much, as I felt he made some kind of targeted comments at my preferred jewelry and piercing placement, and he also was a little rude when we were having a conversation regarding the circumstances of my surgery. Since there was a scar showing the placement of my previous piercing, I trusted the results would be similiar, but after seeing the markings and thinking they looked good, the piercing happened and it felt a little off. Originally he tried to give me a piece of jewelry for the healing that was comically oversized, and when I said that I would like a smaller size, he acted as if it was a silly request. But truly, my lip was not going to swell to double its normal size because of a repiercing. I signed a form, got the smaller jewelry, and figured I would downsize when it was appropriate and hopefully I wouldnt feel like the placement was weird, but after the piercing had healed and I went to get it downsized, he revealed that no jewelry would fit the way I wanted because there werent any small enough piercings unless I had one custom made. I couldnt afford that so I just accepted it, until this year when I started disliking it so much I decided id rather not have the piercing than have the weirdly placed one, so I took it out. I know the difference might look kind of minimal, but it really drove me crazy to feel the piercing wiggling around so much, and not be able to afford jewelry I would like because it was not within standard sizes. For a while I blamed my anatomy, but a few weeks ago I realized maybe my lips arent weirdly shaped and my prefered placement should be possible, so I got it repierced elsewhere. Now that it is healed (or at least no longer swollen), I can confidently say that Travis messed up with the piercing placement, and acted quite unprofessionally in my opinion. I am comfortably wearing a size piercing that I think is third from the smallest standard size, and it fits exactly how I want. I will attach a photo with a comparison of the piercing i got from travis and my current piercing. (in the top pictures I am wearing a 16g, 1/4 inch piercing, and in the bottom pictures I am wearing a 16g, 3/8 inch piercing.) I cannot recommend the other piercers enough, and I hope to return here for many future jobs, but I would like to recognize this expirience in my review because it was an upsetting expirience that cost me time and money.

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