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    STUDS SoCo

    4.3 (212 reviews)
    ModeratePiercing, Jewelry
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Rachel H.

    I had the best experience! They walked me through the process and gave me time to decide what I wanted. I love my new piercings and the earrings are highly quietly and comfy with the flat backs. I highly recommend this place!

    I took my 13 year old to get a helix piercing. Marissa was great! She answered all our questions and made sure my daughter was comfortable with the whole process. Thank you!

    New flat helix piercing. I previously got my third hole piercing at a Studs location as well.
    Cynthia H.

    I have been to Studs before in Austin, but I recently visited this location to get another ear piercing with my cousin. Studs are very clean and sanitary and make you feel very comfortable. We didn't pre-book an appointment this time but walked in and were given an appointment within the hour. We walked south Congress for a bit before returning for our scheduled time. Be advised they only do ear piercing here and only two piercings at a time. We both decided on a flat helix piercing. Laos was our piercer, and we had a great time with the consultation and jewelry selection, then got right to business. Studs offer a wide selection of jewelry, and all Studs have a flat back, which makes healing more manageable and with less pain. I went first, and it was really quick and with minimal pain. They use a needle over a gun, which is so much better. I am so happy with my experience and my new piercing. A must-visit for ear piercing!

    Got my Helix pierced! Check out the cute lightening bolt 14k gold jewelry too from the shop :)
    Christine A.

    5 STARS FOR MATT! This was my first time coming to a Studs for an ear piercing (they only do ear piercings btw), and the vibes here already solidified my trust in them thanks to my positive experience with Matt and the staff here. He was super cool, calm, and collected, and he never made me feel anxious or rushed my experience. I'm honestly one of the most indecisive people ever, and I appreciated how honest and helpful he was when it came to choosing my jewelry too. I hope every time I visit a Studs location, the piercers are like him! As for the experience, it's pretty seamless. Booking an appointment online is the most recommended... I came on a Saturday and it was packed. If it wasn't for the appointment that was running late, I probably wouldn't have been able to be seen. You use a QR code to fill out your waiver, get your ID checked, pick out your jewelry, then BAM--go to the back to get pierced (front desk gives you a mask/requires you to wear it during your appointment) and check back out in the front. For the most part, everything is contactless, which was pretty awesome/efficient. Visiting Studs was a fun time and made my visit to Austin memorable. So happy to know there are other Studs locations just in case I visit another big city and spontaneously want an ear piercing again ;)

    Snake bite piercing and all 3 studs from there
    Erin P.

    Very helpful, clean and professional. Not to mention super quick and really easy to schedule a piercing.

    Starburst conch and emerald helix are new, plus starburst huggie
    Mindy D.

    I have 7 ear piercings, this was first time at Studs getting 2 more. There was nothing bad about my experience, it was just expensive and the vibes were disappointing. The Good: - easy booking online - really good range of stylish earrings, ranging in price and materials - free drink and snack while signing paperwork - everything seemed clean - my piercer helped me decide what to get that would look best and I trusted him The Meh: - it is expensive - for the $, I was hoping a stylist would help me more; pick out earrings and choose new piercings that would look best, but this doesn't appear to be part of the service (I may have watched too much TikTok...) - this was surprising considered I booked an apt in advance, there were 3 members of staff mostly talking to each other, and I was instructed to get there 10-15 mins early. - It felt like i was in the way, not a valued customer. My piercer wasn't ready until another 10 mins, so I spent about 20 mins wandering about, feeling a bit lost. - When my piercer was ready, it was the opposite experience; very quick, efficient, and speedy, so it felt a bit thrashy to go from sitting down for 20 mins and then being done so quickly. I spent $460 (2x piercings for $50, 2x 18k gold earrings, 1 with emerald, plus 2 new huggies). I may buy more or go back, not sure yet :)

    Valerie W.

    I responded to their email and never got a response back. Just wanted to make sure people knew that the replies to the reviews don't yield actual responses.

    14K Snake Stud!
    John B.

    Ok... there might be some low (unwarranted) reviews here, but before you makeup your mind, hear me out. I have never gotten my ears pierced (well, I did when I was younger but that was my brother piercing me with a needle and thread....), so I decided it was time to leave it to the professionals. I have had other piercings including my lip done twice by other professional studios and have had every type of experience from bad to great, so I kinda know what to expect... Unlike Claires, when you have a professional piercer, they will use a straight needle, NOT A GUN. The piercer should also coach you with breathing techniques while getting pierced. This makes the whole process more enjoyable, less shocking and less painful. Lets get into it... Booking was a breeze. Yes, they book a few weeks out, but I was lucky enough to snag one a few days before. I'm guessing they had a cancellation. I had good feelings about this when the intake formed asked me for my preferred pronouns. The day of the piercing we arrived at the studio. They were doing temp checks for covid protocol, but I dont know if this is still in place. Either way it felt safe. Chris was my piercer and they were amazing. First, they helped me pick jewelry... I wanted black little diamonds, but they explained because of my ear shape it would work better with a larger stud, so we went with a lightening bolt and snake. When I picked the snake, Chris joked that we were about to summon Manon, and anyone who can throw a subtle reference from The Craft has my heart... I was ready to live my Nancy fantasy. I had friends with me, but wasn't allowed to bring them in (again I assume covid protocol), but even if thats how it is all the time, I am 100% okay with that because it allowed me and Chris to really connect and be present in the moment. They explained everything that was going to happen, and then we went through the breathing. As you breath in and out they help you relax. On an exhale, Chris pierced me in one swift pierce. It was pretty painless. They also gave me great after care instructions and their IG handle in case I had any questions. I will say, yes it is a little pricey, but I felt safe, cared for, and the quality of the jewelry was way better than most places. 14K gold baby!!! Also, side note, for those that don't know, yes you will bleed. Yes, you might bleed the next day. Yes you might bruise a week later. You have literally just shoved a foreign object through your skin. These kinds of things should be expected, and for the most part they warn you of all of this. It's been a month since I was pierced and they have healed great. After 2 weeks I felt pretty much back to normal. Chris also explained that Studs is a female owned business, they treat their employees well, offer insurance, and overall are a great company to work for. This made me feel even better about the whole experience. Studs is trying to make professional ear piercing accessible to all. I know going to a tattoo shop can be daunting for some, and claires can feel a little sketch when you are getting pierced by a 16 year old... Studs is the perfect in between. The only complaint I have has already been mentioned... the receptionist. Not exactly welcoming, just kinda stoic and not exactly helpful, just quick and curt. But Chris really turned that around. Once I got out of the piercing, the receptionist had changed attitudes, maybe cause I picked expensive jewelry, or maybe because she was having an off day. Anyways.... Get some receptionists that match the energy of the piercers and this place will do great.

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    2 years ago

    Best service! Really help you plan out your earscape and are so comforting during the process!

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    4 years ago

    They reached out, I rebooked and they were able to extend my back and add a bump disc to my piercing. Updating my review as a result.

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    4 years ago

    CUTEST earrings ever! Staff so nice and helpful, can size your ears and everything! :)

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    4 years ago

    Got to my appt 7 mins late and they still accommodated me! Jacqueline walked me through the process & everything was so smooth.

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    4 years ago

    I've gotten three piercings here and they've all turned out great. Cute earrings, very clean and organized.

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    5 years ago

    Great experience! Only ran about 10 minutes late. Has the cutest earrings and everyone is helpful and friendly.

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    4 years ago

    Highly recommend! They were quick and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions. Not to mention the shop is so cute!

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    4 years ago

    Great store! i didn't know that there was a studs in Austin! The store assistants were really helpful!

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    3 years ago

    this is my fav place to get piercing. I have gotten a few done from studs and they always turn out amazing.

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    Love the vibe. But, music a little loud. Can't hear well with mask on when someone is speaking. Staff is very accommodating and friendly.

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    Chris was super kind and helpful with helping my friend and I decide what to get pierced and which jewlery to chose.

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