Got my helix pierced around a year ago. Mark was very nice. However I was told that I had to be pierced with a hoop based on my ear anatomy (should have been the first red flag). During the piercing process, it was a lot more painful compared to other cartilage piercings I have done. After I got the piercing, I cleaned it daily as told. However it never got better. After visiting another piercer, I learned that based on my ears anatomy, I am not recommended to even get a helix piercing in the first place. My ear grew over the hoop earring and has now caused permanent damage. I do not recommend going to this piercer for your safety as they are not well educated on piercings. read more

Mark is the bomb! I wasn't feeling my Monday and had the urge to get something done. Alexis was able to accommodate me into his schedule today, thanks to a cancellation he had at the end of his day. She also found a glass piece with turtles on them for me as I waited for my appointment, since I love turtles! (Thanks, girl!) I decided to get 2 nose piercings in a row and I love how they turned out. Even though I was his last appointment on one of his shorter days, Mark was super nice and hospitable, took his time to make sure they were placed perfectly, and took even more time to remind me how piercing aftercare goes. Thanks again! read more

The Fatty Zone - Double nose piercings. Thanks, Mark! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Mountain View, California

This shop is a staple in the Bay! I grew up in Palo Alto and I have been shopping here since I turned 18. I still have some quality glass pieces that I purchased from Fatty Zone that remain in my collection today. I stopped in recently to buy a new grinder and picked up a nice new Santa Cruz shredder. So glad to see the Fatty Zone is still going strong. I'll continue to return when I am visiting the area. read more

My friend and I got both conch done with Mark. His really professional. My girlfriend for 5 new ear piercing and I got 3 more. All of them are good not too much pain. It's great job done and nice looking. Mark will give you advice and be patient with your choices of the place you want get the piercing done. I will recommend people who want to get their ear piercing done nicely especially the first time. Please come to this store and ask for marks help. Yeah read more

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awesome place. workers are always super chill and helpful, no sales pressure. always super quick! read more

The Fatty Zone - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Mountain View, California

This review is mostly for Mark, their piercer. I had three wrist dermal piercing taken out by Mark last week. Nothing was wrong with them, I just had them for so long that it was time for me to move on. The three pictures are me having them, right after taking them out with the bandages, then went home and washed them which are healing extremely nicely. The lady who was also working The shop was super nice. I like her, but when I went in the week before when Mark wasn't there, the guy that was there was unwelcoming and made me feel stupid for coming in without making an appointment. I'll disregard the guy in the glasses, because luckily for him Mark and the other lady were amazing. I also was a ditz and forgot to tip Mark so I sent my husband to tip for me a week later. Would recommend this place for piercing and just hope that guy with the glasses doesn't help you! read more

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Wow I'm so disappointed, I use to come here all the time, but I came in today and the piercer literally called me a dumb bitch. I don't understand. I was just waiting for someone to help me, and after waiting there for about 30 minutes he finally stops and asks. "Have you been waiting for someone to help? Dumb bitch, ask. " I still can't believe he would even say that. I was just sitting with my friend thinking he was busy. Never again. In case you're wondering which employee this was it's after 7pm on a Tuesday. July 30th. I'll make sure to never come here again. And I'll be calling the owner myself. Stay away from the self centered bald employee. He's hard to miss. You'll know exactly who he is. read more

I scheduled an appointment for a second ear piercing. I hadn't had my ears pierced in decades, so I didn't know what to expect. Mark was very patient, asking what earrings I usually wear, and spending a great deal of effort measuring to ensure that my new piercings would be in just the right place. When it came time for the jab, he was very comforting, reassuring me that it wouldn't hurt too badly. read more

I made an appointment to get my left ear's cartilage pierced today at 4 PM. While reading reviews, they repeatedly stressed how important it was to show up to your appointment on time. With that, I got there around 3:45. Better safe than sorry! We were immediately greeted by a couple young girls and Mark. The crew was super friendly and we were able to be worked with within minutes of arriving. I explained to Mark what I wanted to get done. I wanted a stud in the mid cartilage area. After looking at my ear, he explained that a stud would not be possible because my ear curves in too much, meaning it would be hidden. With this, I went with a hoop. After filling out all the paperwork, Mark thoroughly (about 5 mins) cleaned his workspace which was comforting. I sat down and he explained the whole process to me. We picked out a hoop and a location on my ear. I laid down and he told me to take a deep breath and then exhale. On the count of 3, he pierced. The pain was not nearly as intense as I had imagined! The experience was awesome! The cartilage, hoop, and cleaning solution came out to about $60. Thanks Mark! read more

The Fatty Zone - In love! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Mountain View, California

I came here about a year ago to get my nose pierced, and have been delayed in posting a review but here it is! I made an appointment with Mark and made sure to get their on time as all the reviews on here suggested. He went over the procedure with my mom and I in detail, told us what to expect and took me back into the room. It was clean, sanitized, and I had no reason to worry cleanliness wise. He explained once again what to expect, and after a deep breath pierced my nose. It was a bit painful, but that was to be expected. I was diligent with aftercare, and didn't have any issues with keloids or any issues. I returned back after a couple of months to change my stud to a hoop, and he was easily able to change it out for a reasonable price. All in all, I would highly recommend Mark and his shop! read more

Went to get a nostril piercing. Mike was quick and easy, very informative on after care. Very clean! Also there is a vape shop as well... great selection and brands to chose from read more

Alexa and Mark are the most professional employees or any piercing shop or vape shop in the Bay Area. Mark is friends with the CEO of NC Fit, where I used to work, and as a teenager, he was the only piercer my parents trusted. Beyond that the smoke shop is one of the cleanest and the best in the area. Especially for piercings and tattoos please always consult Mark. He will tell you how it is and will ALWAYS help you. This is how every business should be. read more

Mark was great. Extremely professional. He gave me a piercing. It is clean, I feel prepared to take care of it and I am so happy with the results. Thanks mark! read more

I got my nose pierced yesterday and it hardly hurt at all! I was really hesitant and a little scared but Camille hella calmed me down and assured me it would be a great experience. Mark was the best, he and Camille explained everything to me and answered any questions i had so everything being done was very clear. I'll deffo be back for new jewelry once its healed, Thanks Mark! read more

We were there on Tuesday, 3/19. Mark performed flawless near-painless piercings for my daughters. We picked Mark at Fatty Zone because one of our daughters was having her 4th pair of piercings on her ears and this time it could be on the cartilage part of her ears which can be dangerous if not done right. Mark was very professional, friendly, and unbelievably experienced and skilled! He was meticulous with his measurements and asked for confirmation before the actual piercing. Very reasonably priced for the experience and skill! PSA: Mark does not use a piercing gun for any of his piercings. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Amazing piercer! He is very knowledgeable and will tell you straight up if a piercing you want will not look good with your ear shape or will not fit you ear correctly. He basically gives a free consultation! He is proud of his work and will pierce something he isn't proud of. His angles are also really nice and not wonky. You can also bring in you're own jewelry but call ahead to check if it's the right type. Also you need to bring it in about 1 hour inadvanced so he can sterilize the piercing first. I couldn't come 1 hour before hand so I asked if I could drop the jewelry off in the morning and left him sterilize them when convenient. For my double outer helix and conch, I brought in an 18g titanium labret with internal threading and the post being longer than 1/4" / 6mm. Those were the requirements they said on the phone and it worked great. I used 3/8" / 10mm post to let my piercing breathe a lot which is working fine for me right now but he said I should come in about 2-3 months later so he can switch it out to a smaller post so it doesn't get caught in your hair or anything. Overall, amazing piercing 100% recommend! Don't go to Claire's!!! He uses a needle and it honestly doesn't hurt at all and I got 3 cartilage piercings at once for the first time getting anything other than ear lobe piercings. If you want your piercing done correctly, beautifully, and safely, this is the best place to go out of all the places I've gone. (I went to 3 different places before, for my lobe piercings) read more

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This place is the best and everyone who works here is so nice. I got my doubles today and the piercer, Mark, did an amazing painless job using a needle instead of a gun. He makes sure you're comfortable and does a really clean sanitary job. Another reason why this place is fabulous is because they have the right equipment and are skilled in what they do. I recommend this place to anyone who wants a long lasting piercing that looks good. read more

Made an appointment with Mark to get my nose pierced and I can definitely say I will come back for more whenever I'm in the area. He does only use needles so he gave me instructions with my breathing, which I did mess up on so I felt the needle. It didn't hurt though! I took my friend here as well to get her second ear piercings and she felt no pain at all! Both of our piercings, piercing + jewels, were around $60. We tipped accordingly. Mark is sanitary from the tools to the table. read more

We had a great piercing experience with Mark. My teenage son wanted to get both his ears pierced, Mark had a great choice of suitable studs for a guy and had a selection all sterilized so he could easily choose. He took great care marking out the placement of the studs, checking it several times to make sure it was central and even on both sides. The piercing was quick and painless and all parts of the procedure and aftercare were explained well. When one of the piercings came out a couple of days later (our fault), Mark came into the shop , even though it was his day off, and put it back in for no charge. I cannot recommend this shop enough, Mark was very personable and the whole experience has been great all the way through. read more

The teenager was determined to get another piercing for her 18th birthday and invited me along (to pay, of course). I'm so glad I went. I can't say enough nice things about my experience with Mark and Fatty Zone. Mark is a true artist who really knows his stuff. And what a sweetheart! Don't let all the tattoos, piercing and gauges fool you. He really is a doll!! I'm not one for tattoos or excessive piercings, but I can say from taking my daughter all over for hers that this is the place to come!! TIP: Don't forget to tip! read more

Mark the piercer is great. Very patient and cool. He's actually educated too (former nurse I think?), so he knows what he's talking about when it comes to healing, scars, body anatomy, physiology, the works! My classmate and I came in on Wednesday afternoon, after calling in for an appointment same day for nose piercings. We were both brats about choosing the jewelry we wanted, but Mark was very patient and explained which ones would work best for our nose, healing, etc. Price: $30 for piercing, $10+ for jewelry, depending on what you get. My friend and I both got studs, and in total WITH saline spray was ~$75: $30 for piercing, $25 (?) for jewelry, and $12 for saline spray and tax...i think there was tax. That also didn't include tip, but make sure you tip Mark! :) Overall, good experience. Hi Mark! Wendy and I love you :) read more

The Fatty Zone - Friendship nose piercings done by Mark! VERY LITTLE PAIN! :D - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Mountain View, California

Absolutely top notch experience - first ear piercing for my 14 year old, third set of ear holes for me. Everyone is super nice, and Mark does a great job putting nervous first-timers at ease! The place is well organized and cleaned before and between customers, and we couldn't be happier with our morning's activity. If you're looking for any kind of piercing (that he can do under the current guidelines, so no nasal ones, sorry), definitely make an appointment. Thank you, Mark! read more

I came here to get my nose pierced with my friend who got his ears pierced and my roommate who came for moral support. Mark was exceptionally knowledgable and professional. He was really patient and reassuring when I expressed that I was a bit nervous. Instead of rushing through the procedure, he took the time to talk to me a bit, and, after learning that I'm a singer/violinist, told me about his own career as a successful musician. When the time came for the actual piercing, I felt like I was in really good hands. He talked me through the whole process so there were no surprises. It's been almost 4 months and I haven't had any problems with infection (knock on wood)! I won't go anywhere else for piercings from now on! The only issue I have is that I don't know how much the procedure, stud, and aftercare spray cost individually because Mark never told me before he rang me up, and the receipt wasn't itemized. I should have clarified but was too busy enjoying my new piercing. I'll remember to ask for an itemized receipt next time! read more

The Fatty Zone - In-action shot of the nose piercing. Mark is so professional and trustworthy! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Mountain View, California

I absolutely love this place so so much! I get all my piercings done here and they all come out perfect and healthy I love the piercer he seems intimidating at first but he's so sweet and nice and so caring. PLEASE GO HERE !!! I love it they always do me right!!! read more

I brought my 8 year old daughter here a few weeks ago to have her ears pierced by Mark. He is great! It could not have been a better experience. Mark is clearly talented in both the technical and interpersonal aspects of his craft. He put my daughter at ease immediately and walked us through the entire process with a caring and positive demeanor before skillfully piercing her ears...all while keeping a close eye on her to ensure she remained steady. He uses only medical grade titanium jewelry and the cost was more than reasonable. Parents should be ready to take your child to an otherwise adult environment and to answer questions about it. The piercing area is separated from the general merchandise. Mark is a good person and a pro. read more

Got a pair of upper lobe piercings here! Everything was super sterile and clean. The room where you get the piercing had a bunch of cool art hanging on the walls. It helped to calm my nerves haha. Mark was super quick and clearly an expert at his job! I thought we could pick earrings from the counter to use but that wasn't the case! Mark shows you special sterile piercings sealed in their own packaging. When I went they had few selections but that was because I went during a busy time so most styles were gone! Nonetheless, I found a nice a titanium pair. (They never pierce with gold because of its nickel content) After the piercing, Mark walked me through after care. It was all very clear and simple! Overall a very good and professional place to get your piercings! read more

I was so afraid of getting my ears pierced for the longest time, and then I finally wanted to do it, so went on Yelp and read Mark's reviews. -His stellar ratings are completely on point! I got my first ear piercings two summers ago, and he was totally calm and relaxed and was extremely informative about the process and how it would work. I was really nervous when he told me he did piercings with a needle, but the process was so quick and painless that I've gone back to him for the past two summers now, and I've gone from 0 to 6 piercings. -All of them worked out just as I wanted. Mark is definitely worth it! read more

Took my kid for her 13th b day to get the second ear lobe piercing. Mark was great and super honest and let us know that she didn't have much ear lobe. So we got the cartilage done instead. I know if we went to Claire's or someplace like that they would have pierced her anyway. The place was super clean. Mark was super thorough and explained everything. It was a great experience and we will be returning customers. read more

Mark knows what he's doing. Has great recommendations, takes every piercing seriously. I trust him completely when it comes to piercings and he's the go-to professional. When it comes to piercings, it's a work of art for him, and he builds the ones he adds onto those you already have. I've brought a bunch of friends over and they all loved the results. He gives great aftercare information, too, and is generally a very easygoing guy. The piercings are done with titanium. The store itself is clean and has a great selection of smoke accessories, but I need to learn more about that myself in order to be objective. read more

The Fatty Zone - Top 3 piercings done by Mark, love every one. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Mountain View, California

Mark made me feel at ease for my first time ear piercing experience. It was painless and fun. Appreciate all the care.

I've gotten two piercings with Mark now. His prices are reasonable and he's pretty fast. I'm not super chatty but he's friendly and a local so I'm happy. read more

I went here in late January to get an industrial and my friend got a rook. Mark was my piercer, and was really knowledgeable about tattoos and piercings. The piercing actually hurt less and is healing quicker than the cartilage piercing I got done at claire's many years ago. (I was younger and dumber.) I'll probably get my conch done here at a later date when I have more cash to waste.The industrial no longer hurts and doesn't have any discharge. It'll be another 7 months before I can swap the jewelry but so far so good! As an aside, someone hit my car right outside the shop before I got my piercing done. I went into crazy rage mode and probably had a gallon of adrenaline released into my system which might be why my industrial didn't hurt very much right when I got it pierced... read more

Came all the way here so my boyfriend can get a piece to smoke wax. He has a cannabis card so it's nothing illegal. Came in the guy asked us for our ID's and then we got to look around. We asked him a a few questions like "where is this piece for wax blah blah blah." He left us alone and helped other customers and then came back to us. He was really nice and answered all the questions my boyfriend had. We ended up getting this piece for $100. Got 10% off because we check in on YELP! ;) Overall I had a great experience. NOTE: I was going to get my lip pierce here too but,I didn't know I had to make an appointment. If you want a piercing make sure you make an appointment! read more

The process was fast and smooth and seemed clean. However, wished I had gotten more information through the process and more details about after care. It was quick but very brief. read more

I went to Fatty Zone to get my ears pierced after reading these reviews on Yelp and it's pretty darn spot on. My piercing wasn't anything special, just the lobes, but I had heard mall-shop piercing horror stories from my friend because they (a place like Claire's) pierced her holes unsymmetrically. Unfortunately, she has been unhappy about them ever since, so the advice she gave me was to go to someone who knew what they were doing at a specialty shop. This brought me to Mark and I am SO happy that I did. He did a SPLENDID job of piercing and was very professional and super nice. Everything that he uses is sterilized and he ensures sterility throughout the piercing by changing gloves between handling different objects/tools. Mark told me about all the after-care procedures and gave me an informational card to help with remembering what to do. He was very clear and you can just tell he's done this so many times, but even still, he doesn't forget the details for newbie piercers like me :) Before you go, I'd recommend that you call ahead of time to get his hours since they can vary. I went in all excited one day, but he wasn't there so I had to come back. Mark requires part of the payment to be in cash, so be sure to visit an ATM before going. Other than that, I'd highly recommend Mark at the Fatty Zone for piercing. With a piercing experience this easy, I'm pretty tempted to get some more, haha. Thanks Mark! P.S. Another guy who works there, Alex, is really nice. This other woman was very helpful, too. Yay for the cool staff! read more

I just got my nose piercing done by Mark after reading the other Yelp reviews. I went in around 8 pm and there was absolutely NO wait, which was amazing and he was able to get me done right away! I asked him a bunch of questions, all which he answered well. He was able to calm my (small) fears and make sure that I felt comfortable since I have only gotten ear piercings before. Mark is super professional, honest, friendly and funny (everything you want in a piercing artist!). He walked me through the whole process and there was never a surprise throughout the process. You can tell that he has been doing this for a while. He sterilizes EVERYTHING - he is super clean and replaces his latex gloves frequently through the process. There was no doubt in my mind that my health was at risk. The piercing went really quickly and was painless - I was out of the piercing room in 15 minutes (most of the time we were talking or he was giving me tips on how to take care of my new piercing). He also informed me that if I have any questions or concerns or possibly get an infection that I could call or email him and he would help me out as soon as possible. This is amazing service as most people want nothing to do with you after they get their money. I HIGHLY recommend Mark and if I choose to get another piercing, I will most definitely be coming here again. read more

I was interested in getting a nostril piercing today and after doing some research on Yelp I chose this shop. I called beforehand but I misheard the man who answered, telling me that the piercer comes it at 4 pm. I thought he had said he leaves at 4 so my friend and I stopped by around 2. We were disappointed, but we got to check out the shop and the jewelry that they offer. They had a great selection and some beautiful plugs! Makes me want to start stretching my lobes again haha. Their prices are also quite fair and affordable. Unfortunately because of time I didn't get to be pierced here. I would love to come back in the future to get some new bling though! read more

I came in for to buy new jewelry and the piece that was sold to me is the wrong size and made my ear infected. The piercer won't be in for a long time so I'm left with limited options. I'm just irritated. read more

It's been three years since I got my first non-earlobe piercing here (nostril) and it's still the piercing with which I have the least trouble. While I was intimidated to go inside, Mark, the piercer, was gentle, straightforward, and very clearly was an expert in his trade, even if his sleeve tats and multiple gauges -- not to mention his height -- him intimidating to a 5'2" girl defying her parents wishes. My nostril piercing was barely felt, and when I came back a year later for a rook it was quick, well-practiced, and well-executed even if the placement meant there was a bit more pain. I was well-taken care of and most definitely got my money's worth. Now, after adding a tragus, conch, and naval piercing to the collection, the rook and nostril piercings are still the ones that have healed the best and had the fewest problems, and I keep thinking over and over again how much it pays to have someone who know what they're doing. read more

I bought a vaporizer here (my first real vape after using e-cigs for years) and I really loved it. The only problem was that it would leak e-juice. Sticky stuff all over the place! So I brought it back and one of the guys (I wish I had his name) spent around 30 minutes working with it to get it fixed. He gave his time all for free! The vape still leaks a tiny bit, but it's much much better and I can hold it horizontally without all of the juice leaking out. My vape is a Smok Stick V8 and it's the perfect combination of portability and power. I can fit it easily in my pocket but it still makes big clouds. The e-juice I got is the best. It's called Blume Cliffside and it's pineapple flavored. I'll be back for more! read more