I recently went to a piercing party with piercings done by Nathan himself!…read more From the gorgeous display of jewelry to the sanitizing machine, the team's setup was so awesome, it was hard to believe we were in someone's home. This setting was so sweet for someone (like me) who's a little nervous around needles. The vibe was immaculate and the whole team was so kind, patient, and fun. I appreciate Crystal taking her time to talk about the different jewelry offered and offer suggestions for my curated ear. Nathan was equally as patient and informative as he took the time to explain everything he was doing and why. The whole team definitely set a lovely tone and put me at ease. What a wonderful experience! I highly recommend checking them out for your next event

Returning customer since 2008…read more Zara (I apologize if I'm wrong in advance) did my stacked lobe piercing today (decided today was the day on a whim!). She was knowledgeable and friendly. She answered any and all of my questions and was reassuring. Good vibe, as always!

There aren't the words to express just how comfortable and PAINLESS my experience was at the 3rd St…read moreOak and Poppy. Yesterday I got my septum pierced for my birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and immediately made to feel at ease. The shop itself is very clean and welcoming. The jewelry is beautifully displayed. I just wish I remembered the name of the woman who helped us because she made such an impression. She walked us through all the options at different price points in a way that felt completely neutral and respectful. There was no subtle steering toward something more expensive. It genuinely felt like whatever we chose was the right choice. Ivy, my piercer, was incredibly thorough and precise. I really want to stress how pleasant and painless this piercing was. I am talking pain level 0 out of 10. I AM NOT MAKING THAT UP. She is extremely clean in her process and talked me through every step so I always knew what was happening. The room itself felt like a doctor's office in terms of cleanliness and professionalism. I wanted to write this because there aren't many reviews here about septum piercings specifically. When I was searching for where I wanted to go, Oak and Poppy kept coming up but I didn't see many septum reviews. Ivy is a true professional in this work. It's clear she knows exactly what she's doing. The staff cares about the customer's experience and it shows every step of the way. If you're looking for a septum piercing and want an experience that feels comfortable, this is the place to go! Thank you Ivy! Thank you Oak and Poppy!

The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 4 stars for their customer service,…read morecleanliness, and responsiveness. My husband and I got matching tattoos here and for the tattoo itself it's 3 stars. Today, it has been 3 days since we got the tattoo and although the tattoo itself is small, has fine lines, and is on the wrist, it appears as if it has a smear/smudge on one of the corners on both tattoos. This isn't my first tattoo, and my husband and I have been following the after care and have been careful. It's on the healing stage, but you can tell that the corner line differs and there is a smudged area on both tattoos. For both these it was $240 total and done by Chris. I will update this review once the tattoos heal completely.

My wife and I stopped by this Studs location inside Westfield Topanga mall so she can get her…read moreearring. After she got her earrings, we came back within like two days because she said it was too big. So we came back and the man helping her was very polite with us. He showed her the different options and also answered all her questions. The store isn't that big and it's on the second floor of the mall. The prices are reasoning depending on what earring you get and they also have some deals depending on the day. My wife was happy with her earring after exchanging it for a smaller size.

I really wanted to get a piercing done so I caved and got it done here. BUT every single time I…read morewalk in just look at the piercings when I'm at the mall the workers ALWAYS look annoyed, no warm welcome or smile.. Not really welcoming overall, service is okay but the rates are decent compared to other private piercers I've been to. When I asked for my piercers opinion for placement she felt very dismissive, straight answers and little reasoning, and I just felt like I needed to leave just so I can get out of their hair. I wish I didn't because I am not quite content with my results.. I came for a double helix. Well.. they take walk ins, I waited roughly 30 mins, got pierced, paid $141 for 2 Piercings with 2 studs. I would come here again for simple piercings like lobe or single helix. Complex piercings I would go somewhere more reputable!

For some reason, people think you need to go to a physician and pay hundreds of dollars to have a…read moresimple lobe piercing done. That is what my mother thought decades ago when I wanted my ears pierced. I still have the small, plain gold stud earrings I wore for years after what I recall as a less than wonderful experience with our doctor. However, after really looking into this, I decided that this particular Banter at the Topanga Avenue mall in Canoga Park was the best choice of all. The piercing itself is free when you purchase any one pair of a large number of very pretty, very safe piercing earrings. So that is where I took my family member to have hers done. We made an appointment, and came a bit early just to look at the choice of earrings. My family member chose two pairs (the second was half off) of very sparkly, pretty, dainty earrings. She can change to other non-toxic post earrings in about one month. The Westfield Topanga mall is beautiful and this Banter was pretty and spotlessly clean. Diana, the manager, explained the process, gave us pamphlets and a cleansing spray, donned a pair of gloves, and quickly and painlessly installed the earrings. We were all very happy. Then we went to celebrate at Cheesecake Factory. This can all be done for a fraction of what a physician charges and in a lovely, convenient setting. Diana was not only professional, she was warm and kind. Thank you! I am sure we will return to get more earrings.

This Banter by Piercing Pagoda that is located inside the Topanga mall is great. I was shopping…read morearound for a gift and a very kind lady (maria) was nice enough to show me some things. The whole time she had a smile and not once made me feel rushed or pushed to buy something. Thank you so much for the experience and recommend this location if you are looking for a gift or something for yourself.

I've been knowing about this shop now for a couple years and finally had the chance to visit and…read moreget work done by Damon. He first covered up two tattoos i grew out of, did a phenomenal job! This most recent visit, I got a rosary on my foot that I have been wanting for a really long time! Damon and the people at Civilized are so down to earth and overall really good people. If you're looking for quality and honest work, I definitely recommend coming to Civilized Tattoo!!

Really wanted a new tattoo last night. I've had some bad experiences lately with finding a good…read moreartist. They were so quick to call me back and get me in and I couldn't be happier. Damon was super awesome with his customer service and Jim the tattoo artist I went with, was awesome! He had me so relaxed and delivered exactly what I wanted. I'll definitely be going back for more ink. Thank you so much! I would refer them to anyone.

I'm actually a returning customer. I had work done by Lambert yeeaarrrsss ago and still happy with…read morethem! I've been wanting to get another tattoo but decided to go with Lery this time after seeing her IG and being recommended by my sister in law. I contacted Lery and did the consult. She responded promptly and it was super quick and easy! I was able to schedule the following week. Admittedly, I was late for the appt but I messaged her and she was really understanding. Even reminded me to eat and drive safe lol. She's sooooo friendly and kind! I immediately liked her after meeting her in person. She made me feel comfortable and welcome. I was able to joke around with her and talk about anything but when it came to the tattoo and the aftercare she was very informative and professional which I liked a lot. She also welcomed my boyfriend to stay during the session. Lery's work is really amazing!!! And you can tell she really enjoys what she does. She was able to work with the drawing I wanted and was able to add flowers I asked for. On top of that, she included what she thought would be beautiful pattern addition which really made the work stand out more. You can check her out on IG @lerystatts. I would definitely go back to her again and highly recommend her to others!

Lery did an amazing job with my two large pieces (polynesian/kalinga and geometrical). I love…read moreworking with her because she's very versatile and talented. You can tell that tattooing is her passion. She always has a good vibe and would definitely go back to her! I've referred her to so many friends and family and everyone loved her and her work.

Just dropped by today and we were pleased with the wide variety of selections of jewelry that you…read morecould just dress up or down. Another plus factor is the customer service, once we walked in we felt welcome. Katie and Chloe were courteous and friendly. Sadly, the design we wanted was out of stock so we just have to wait for it to be delivered within a week. Other than that, everything went well. Will come back!

I had a really disappointing experience at this location, largely due to the way the manager,…read moreTaylor, handled a simple request. My boyfriend received a $270 bracelet as a birthday gift, and we came in hoping to exchange it for a smaller size because it was too big. We learned there is a 30-day exchange policy, and unfortunately we were only about 10 days past that window. While I understand stores have policies, I was surprised that Taylor immediately told us there was nothing she could do and suggested we pay a jeweler to remove part of the chain instead. I couldn't understand why we should have to spend even more money to alter a brand-new bracelet when a simple exchange could have resolved the issue. We didn't argue and simply left. Later, I called my mom, who is a frequent Mejuri customer, just to tell her what had happened. Without me asking, she called the store herself because she was upset by how we had been treated. She was told to have us come back and that the manager would make it right. When we returned, Taylor was visibly annoyed to see us. She spent several minutes trying to figure out how she could charge me sales tax, but ultimately couldn't because the bracelet hadn't increased in price since June. The most upsetting part was when she told us the only reason she was agreeing to help was because my mom had called to complain. That comment felt unnecessary and unprofessional. I'm almost 30 years old, and it made me feel like my concerns only mattered once a parent got involved. If the situation could be resolved after one phone call, it makes me wonder why it couldn't have been handled with the same courtesy the first time we walked in. On top of that, the overall atmosphere in the store felt cold. The staff seemed disengaged, no one greeted us, and the customer service lacked the warmth you'd expect from a luxury jewelry brand. I left feeling disrespected and disappointed. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning to this location.

I found my new go to tattoo artist! Kae is amazing! I got a chest piece done and it turned out so…read morebeautiful. It took two sessions, but every second was worth it. She's incredibly talented and really brought my vision to life. The studio itself? Literally the cutest. It's pink, super clean, and has an all-women artist team, so the energy was soft, welcoming, and safe. such a comforting vibe for getting tattooed. Kae was so sweet the entire time. She checked in with me throughout the session and was super easy to talk to. Outgoing, kind, and so down to earth, it made the whole experience even better. I'm so happy with how everything turned out and I highly recommend Kae (and honestly the whole shop). Talented, professional, and just good people all around. Can't wait to go back!

I stopped by to check this place out. I first liked the vibe and feel of the place. Then finding…read moreout it's female owned and run was awesome. I was looking to get my first tattoo and had been looking and talking to many places and artists. Since I really liked the vibe and location, I went on their instagram where they have all their artists and each linked to their page and art. I found Breanna and liked her style and art. Messaged her and was able to get an appointment within a week. I told her what I was wanting, and the inspiration behind it. She was able to take those parameters and come up with a piece that I really liked. I was super nervous, having not done this before. She was reassuring and fun to be around. As it turned out, it's not painful and the process was smooth! Definitely go check them out!!

Got tattooed yesterday by Memo, one of the artist and piercers…read more Came out amazing and took no time at all Never had a piece I didn't love from this place after 10 years of going there and getting tatted by many of their artists Highly recommend this shop for any style of tattoo you are looking for. 10/10 shop

This is one the best tattoo parlor in the SFV. The vibes are fire. You truly feel so welcomed and…read moresurrounded by constant creativity and hustle. All artists are so talented and so sweet. All my tattoos have been from one artist. Memo. He is the sweetest guy ever, so dedicated and so chill.

Lining, wrong spelling, and random swirls ruined the tattoo. I thought the ink was good and he…read moremessed it up

Amazing friendly artists here! They were able to book me just the week before I was in town and…read morewere so great in accommodating my limited schedule. I was tattooed by Junx and he did such a beautiful, detailed piece of my cat. Junx is super patient, kind, and talented. I'd definitely get tattooed by him again! Highly recommend this tattoo spot!