Lisa is an amazing piercer, I remember when I just turned 18, and having a 18-year-old's budget I looked and scoured all over to find the cheapest piercers and when I came across all the reviews on ink Pit, I saw that not only was it cheaper than literally everywhere else on the island but she is also amazing it hardly even hurt at all and earlier today I called a bunch of piercings shops and all of them are saying like 140+for a rook piercing?? You have got to be kidding me, but I always wanted to go to Lisa the only reason why I call other places in the first place is because they open it on the little bit later side and I wanted to get it done as soon as possible but long story short EVERYWHERE else has crazy inflation prices... Lisa is seriously the only person that I remember it being the same amount from 10 years ago that is so crazy honestly I feel like she should make everything at least $10 more That's how good her services, she ain't even answered all my questions that I have about why my industrial fill out before and all that this is literally my first good review normally I only review places when it's like extremely bad not just a little bad I can handle that but if it's like the worst place I've ever been to then I have to write something to one others but Lisa is my first good review and I'm very thankful that she took me in as a walk-in and had me out within 10 minutes maybe even 5 minutes at the most thanks again Lisa :) PS she even exited the tipping screen and said to not worry about tipping her but of course I want to~she already has her prices ridiculously cheap.. I have literally never seen anyone say no need to tip (especially in the service industry) If you need any piercings done please go to Lisa she's the best and honestly I'll never go to anyone else ^^ read more

I got my daith and flat pierced here. it was a quick experience. When I walked in i was the only person in the shop but Lisa was immediately rude and made me feel as if i was taking up her time and space. It was super odd, i've never had a piercer ever be so unfriendly. a few months later i went to my usual piercing place to get new jewelry and kinda talked about the Ink Pit to her. she knew who i was talking about because i guess Lisa "botches" her clients and has a reputation of it in the piercing world. my flat jewelry from the Ink Pit was so long but i thought it was okay, and my usual piercer said she was surprised it healed because it was too long to safely heal. i usually don't have trouble with my piercings, but this was so painful and hard to heal. as soon as i got a shorter piece, it stopped hurting and looks great now. their starting jewelry is terrible. this place is cheap and quick and im sure Lisa was just having a bad day when i was in there, but there are much better places to go. and remember, there's a reason why it's so cheap. read more

Honestly the best place on the island to get affordable piercings done by Lisa, the prices have been the same from the past years I came through 2020-2025. During covid times it was by appointment only but I discovered now in 2025 she does walk ins and appointments via call/text/dm (her IG @lisa_pierce_r) Her business hours of piercing is from Monday to Saturday 12pm-6pm but I still recommend to text her so she knows you're coming in, you can find her number on her Instagram bio or call the tattoo studio. Here's my years of what I got pierced with prices: 2020- Top navel $30 2021- Daith $20 each ear (left & right) 2023- Earlobes for both $40 2025- Rook $20 each ear (left & right) Here's how the session goes. She will ask you for your ID, make you sign a wavier, she will bring you back to the room, cleans the area of your choice, marks the spot where she will pierce and will ask you if you like it or change it. Then she will have you sit or lay on the chair bed, and then she will do her piercing magic. Very quick and smooth experience! Pain level for each piercing: Top Navel 8/10 Earlobes 1/10 Daith 6/10 Rook 6/10 There's no body jewelry there for you to buy, she usually defaults with the plain surgical steel ball and bar. She will give you a paper that has aftercare instructions and it says how long the pain lasts, how long you wait till you can replace the jewelry. They have saline ready for purchase for $5 if you need to clean your piercings! 10/10 recommend this place! read more

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I absolutely had a great time with my friends getting piercings done. It was really great experience and the prices were great. Lisa is an amazing piercer. She is really knowledgeable and sweet. It was really relaxing and chill when going there. I got my rook and transverse earlobe on the left side. This is now the only place I will go for piercings. Amazing price, and wonderful piercer. Super excited to get more down the line. read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - Rook piercing and transverse lobe. Will be changing the bar soon. Absolutely love my piercings. - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I got a lot of my piercings done here by Lisa! Call ahead to make your appointment! I love how quick she is and she makes the experience super comfortable. All of my piercings have healed nicely and honestly if there's any concern whatsoever, just call her and she'll address them-- Lisa gives it straight and that's all a person can ask for! She provides that peace of mind. All I can say about this place is 10/10 all around. They're all so friendly, the tattoo artists too are chefs kiss!! So so kind and so easy to converse with. Best service hands down! Such good vibes. Mahalo Nui, Ink Pit! read more

Been here twice now to get piercings done by Lisa. First one was for my nose piercings - I got a regular nose piercing and a septum. Very quick and relatively painless. Second one was for my ears. I had pierced ears already, but they were done quite low from decades ago. Again, painless and quick. Highly recommend. All of my piercings healed nicely and no issues! read more

got a conch and another helix done today and it was a good experience! Lisa was very friendly and the piercing process was fairly quick and easy. for me, the pain for the helix was 4/10 and the conch, 6/10. the jewelry is so cute and the prices are affordable (yay lol), will definitely come back. read more

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Got my anti eyebrow and septum done. When i tell you it was so fast!!!! Oh my gosh..! Everyone there had a great vibe and i felt so welcomed!! Definitely will be returning. The healing process was so easy with the provided instructions 10/10! read more

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Private messaged Lisa earlier in the week to schedule an appointment for me and my best friend to get multiple piercings. She was able to fit us into her schedule and was so sweet and very honest when talking to her online AND in person. The studio has some pretty cute collectibles and art around, haven't interacted with the tattoo artists but looked at their binders while my friend was getting pierced, good stuff! Back to Lisa, she seems like one of the sweetest people ever - and we only talked for like half an hour maximum! She was very professional as well, got the piercings done in a quick manner but let you know exactly when she was going to be poking. Wouldn't give you long to anticipate it (which is great - that way you're less anxious). I was so nervous about getting my industrial done at first, but after meeting up with her and discussing the anatomy of my ear, she decided it would be perfectly okay. And it was/is! None of my piercings feel or look wrong, and I'm so glad I decided to come here. Very affordable as well! Bestie and I are super pleased with Lisa and her work!! read more

Called and got an appointment the next day. Even with the construction going on, it wasn't that bad getting there in the afternoon. My daughter just needed to get one lobe pierced. Filled out paperwork along with our IDs. We waited for 5 minutes and my daughter was next. She was done in 5 minutes. She said Lisa was really nice and it didn't hurt at all. Parking was available right in the front. They had some love seats in the waiting room. Service as requested! Good quality service. Thank you! read more

I came to the Ink Pit after reading a bunch of the reviews, and I'm glad that I did. My tattoo artist was Ray and he was super patient with me and event took the time to redraw my tattoo. After looking at the area I initially wanted the tattoo, and listening to my daily activities, he suggested not starting the tattoo on my arm and going under my clavicle due to me working out every day. I ended up positioning the tattoo on my chest area, still close to my clavicle but not directly under it, and defining not on my arm near the pit. I will definitely come back to see Ray for my back tattoo! read more

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So, came in to get my second lip piercing to complete my snake bites. Lisa was super nice throughout the whole process. But When we went to pay, I asked if the bar should be longer. It was pretty tight already and I've had it done before. She told me no, if it's long then it'll stick out all crazy. Tonight, my lip is totally bruised on the inside and outside of it, the swelling went up so bad I had to take the ring out because my lip was pushing on the ring so much it became super painful. I ended up just taking it out since no where else has a piercer available to switch it out and it hurts too bad to even get any of my other rings in. When I got my first one (at a different shop) it didn't barely get this swollen, and it wasn't painful at all. So, I don't know what happened here but this really isn't okay. read more

When I first visited last year March, I didn't know what to expect at a tattoo parlor. I was initially just going for a helix piercing and calling it a day. Fast forward to now, I have gotten a total of three separate piercings from Lisa. While I was intimidated at first, she helped me be more comfortable, repeating the importance of aftercare and to contact her if I needed anything. No doubt that the traffic and construction due to the rail has impacted businesses such as this one, but I was glad that there were other patrons waiting this time around. Highly recommended. read more

I have been getting piercings with Lisa for a while. She is very sweet and always does a great job! I had lobes, helix, belly button, and nipple piercings all done by her. They were placed nicely and have healed well. She also has surgical steel if you have an allergy, like I do. Everyone I've talked to at Inkpit is very nice, including the tattoo artists when getting me checked in or scheduling an appointment. read more

I've been going to Lisa for years and I trust her still. I went back in 2021 for a nose piercing and she's still affordable and super chill. I send all my friends and fam to her she's so good! read more

My daughter has gotten a couple piercings with Lisa and she is amazing. This last trip in was for my daughter and I getting our first tattoo. Gavin took the the time to make sure we were happy with design and comfortable. The tattoos came out amazing and we had such a pleasant experience. Every person that was working there were so chill and thoughtful. Definitely recommend this place and any artist there because they all are great. read more

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I did this for myself. I was hesitant at first but I just go for big or go home. I went to see Lisa to get my piercing. I was at first so nervous and anxious about the procedure being done. I have never had this type of piercing before. Lisa was very thorough and strongly expressed how the after care is really important and is a must. After a week in and it looks so good. Swelling and bleeding stopped after 3 days and I'm cleaning it with saline 2x a day. The procedure was fast, took only 5 minutes and the rest was just talking , prepping only total of 10- 15 min and I was done. I think the pain at first was just me being nervous, then at the second nipple was just as smooth. Please visit Lisa if you want your nipples pierced! I felt sexy the minute I seen my girls in the mirror. I felt so good about my self and couldn't wait to start showing my girls off! I know I shocked my husband going through this, but I know deep down he enjoys it. Thank you Lisa soo much! Thanks for holding my hand along the way, you are AWESOME! read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - Nipple piercings - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

i loveee this shop !!! the response team are amazing !! the service is so quick and fast !! the vibe is so upbeat and lively !!! i love aunty lisa she is so fast and she makes you feel so confident before doing the piercing... yessahhh #fresh&pierced blessed with da best !! jun 6/12/2025 @416PM chee huuuu read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - First dermal of 2025 and SO EXCITED !!! - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A couple days ago I ventured here to get a nose piercing from Lisa. I've had multiple piercings done by her in the past and they've all been fine. Lisa is very professional and super skilled at what she does! I like her technique. A lot of precision! The pricing on piercings is also very affordable! Piercings are done through appointments only, no walk-ins due to the pandemic. Making an appointment was super easy. Just call the shop and tell them you'd like to make an appointment. I was able to score an appointment for the day after I called. I was also asked for the my name, phone number and the type of piercing I wanted. And to call the shop when I got there and they'd let me in. I was running late to my appointment and I had called to inform them. Lisa answered and I asked if there were any other available appointments for the day. She told me there was one about an hour after the appointment I had originally scheduled for. I took it. I had gotten there waaaaay too early so I decided to order some food from the Kapalama Shopping Center a few blocks away. Then walked over when it got closer to the time of my appointment. Still early, I called the shop and Lisa answered. I let her know I was still early but she told me she could take me. Once inside at the counter she asked for my picture ID and made a copy of it on the form. Then she gave me a pen and the form to look over. I initialed acknowledging I read and understood each part. This was a consent form that outlined any potential risk, liabilities and more. She asked me which side I wanted the piercing done. I told her I wasn't sure. She gave me some good advice on deciding and reassured me that she could mark it and if I didn't like it she could change the placement. Once done with the form, I followed her into the piercing room. I saw the clean piercing needle still in the package. She poured some ink into a container to do the marking with. She cleaned off the area with a q-tip and Betadine. She asked me if I was set on stud jewelry only or thinking about hoops as well later on. This was really considerate! Placement would be important in order to be able to put in a hoop later on. I'm glad she asked this. I told her I'd want to put in a hoop later on. Then she marked it and I approved the location. Then came the moment of truth. I decided to close my eyes because I didn't want to see it happen, lol. Imma scaredy cat, shhhh. She pierced my nose super fast and put in the U-shaped nose jewelry immediately. Such skill and precision! The pain lasted probably a few seconds. My eyes reflexively watered instantly, just as they did when I had my septum piercing done here. And it was done. Super fast piercing. I asked what type of gauge it was and she told me 20. I took a selfie right after and if you zoom in, you can see the blood. Mines bled quite a lot. The blood did get on my mask, so if yalls have a fabric mask you might wanna consider this if you're getting a nose piercing. The nose is pretty vascular I learned. She also gave me an information and aftercare instruction sheet. Very useful. Make sure you read and follow that for the best results! I also like the LITHA method I learned from a body modification forum. It stands for "Leave It The Hell Alone", lol XD Today is day 5 and my piercing is doing good. Been doing some salt and water cleanings on it errday. She told me in about a month I could switch the jewelry out. ____________ I remember when I used to attend Honolulu Community College right across the street from the shop. That had to have been eons ago... 2009 until 2014. Hole-y mole-y! At the time my friends and I were all into piercings. One of my classmates had a brand new piercing and I asked them where they had it done, they told me about this shop. My friends and I decided to check it out. Over a period of like 2 years, I got multiple piercings from Lisa. I think it started with a tragus piercing and a 2nd helix/ cartilage piercing, both in the my ear. She put in 16 gauge stainless steel jewelry, a simple labret in the tragus and a captive bead ring in the helix. I had already had one cartilage piercing in that ear that I wanted the 2nd one to align with. I explained this to Lisa and she was very careful in planning the alignment. I have to say the hardest ear piercing I've had was the tragus. Mines swelled up a lot and stayed irritated for very long. I had to baby it a lot with sea salt + water mixture rinses. It took well over a year for this baby to finally heal. I also got a lower lip piercing, a tongue piercing and a septum piercing. The lower lip and septum were both 16 gauge. The tongue was 14 gauge. The septum piercing is the one I still have to this day. I had lost the staple jewelry in it I had it pierced with and contacted Lisa to see if I could buy another one. She was very helpful and I was able to go to the shop to get another one the same day. I got these piercings done around 2014, I included pictures. read more

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For appointments, i called the # and left a message and she called back a day or two. Plenty of parking in the front of the store. She accepts card. Due to covid, you have to wait outside the store, call the # posted and she'll let you in. I guess only 1 customer at a time. Her expertise is proven already. She didn't use an ear piercer gun. I just had a cartilage ear pierce done at Claire's 2 weeks ago and didn't feel anything. But today, with my new cartilage piercings, I surrendered and put lidocaine ointment on the surrounding skin (away from the site) and took Tylenol. It hurts.. and I'm normally good with pain. The tragus surprisingly isn't sore at all. read more

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Lisa is amazing!!! She is friendly and works quickly but efficiently. This is not my first time going to her and it definitely won't be my last time!!! I added the flat and conch to my right ear. She will let you know if you have the anatomy for the specified piercing you want to get. read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - Added the flat and conch to my right ear. - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been wanting a nose piercing for a while now and based on the Yelp reviews alone, I KNEW I had to come here :) I called a week in advance to book an appointment (because I'm a planner and I needed some time to mentally prepare lol) but it sounded like there's sometimes availabilities day-of or even day-before. When you arrive, there are signs that direct you to wait outside and call the shop to let them know you're there to limit the capacity inside. The whole process took maybe 10 minutes tops. Lisa is so awesome and very obviously a professional at what she does. She was approachable and fun to talk to, so much to the point where I was so distracted I barely noticed she had already pierced my nose (I mean obviously I noticed because it was a super quick sharp pain but you get the point). Lisa also followed up with aftercare instructions and suggestions on when to switch out the stud for a ring if I choose. If you're looking to get something pierced, THIS is the place to go! Comfortable atmosphere, professional staff, and affordable pricing. read more

Went in yesterday with my sister to get some piercings done. My sister got her nose and I, my septum. I was so nervous. The last time I got pierced was also by Lisa and it was my nose. She's awesome. She was so quick and knows what she's doing! I'm in love with my septum and so is my husband! I can't wait to be able to change out the ring but I am scared. I wonder if I'm able to come back to Lisa and buy jewelry from there and have her change it out. I'm a chicken. It took me months to actually gather the balls to change out my nose ring! Lol. Guess I'll have to call Lisa and ask if she does that! All in all. Go to Lisa for all your piercing needs! She's professional. Quick. And makes you feel super comfortable! Shop looks and smells clean! And of course IT IS CLEAN. Love that! And I Love love love Lisa! read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - So happy! - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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BY APPOINTMENT ONLY- CALL AHEAD TO MAKE RESERVATIONS- Always great to come back here for another piercing. Lisa, Of course. Always so friendly and caring when it comes down to getting nervous. Great conservator and quick to piece. Our appointment was at 2pm and we were out by 2:20- No Crowds like before.. Very Affordable prices and great service. Definitely will be back for another! Mahalo, Ink Pit! read more

I am SUPER happy with the cartilage piercing I got with a few of my friends. 4 of us came to Ink Pit to get various piercings done. I would HIGHLY recommend calling and making a reservation as their piercer, Lisa, is in demand. We attempted to spontaneously go in on a Monday afternoon and were told over the phone that they were booked up and wouldn't have an opening for another few hours. So we made a reservation for 4 the following day. While we were there, 2 other girls walked in for a nose piercing, no appointment. So they had to wait for us to finish up. The shop is clean and well-lit. It's pretty much no nonsense here. Bring your IDs so they can make a copy for the consent form. The piercer, I think her name is Lisa, was incredibly patient and open to listening to what we wanted done and if it was reasonable. 1 girl got 2 cartilage piercings on her ears, side by side. They were super cute! 1 girl got her flat pierced. She originally wanted another part of her ear pieced, but was told no because that particular area was too small. I really appreciated that for my friend because I felt that other shops may have just pierced her ear and let it heal incorrectly. 1 girl got her cartilage pierced (and she has a ton of piercings) and was very happy with her piercing. I got my mid cartilage pierced on my right ear. At first I wanted a higher cartilage piercing, but Lisa said it wouldn't heal correctly or look right because the curve of my ear would cover the piercing. I was very appreciative of that feedback and decided to piece my mid cartilage. On my opposite ear, I had an upper cartilage piercing that refused to heal for over 7 years and I gave up on it. I wonder if it had to do with the curve my ears?? Because that other piercer, definitely pierced it on the curve. Overall, we are all super stoked and happy. Lisa was quick, clean, efficient, and it's been about 1 week and my piercing is doing very well! I will be back for more! read more

Lisa pierced me twice. She is so professional, clean, quick and kind. I can't say enough good things about her. Book with Lisa!

Lisa was amazing, she definitely is supporting my piercing addiction. I will be back read more

I only get pierced be Lisa! She's so professional, her prices are amazing! I live in kapolei, but I don't mind driving all the way to her to get it done. It was $20 for my nose piercing, when other places charge $60+ for it. She pierced my nipples, cartilage, my ears and my two nose piercings. I recommend her! Make sure to make an appointment and tip her! read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - Prices for piercings - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If I could rate this place 100 I would!!! I had work done with Romeo (@romeoworks on IG) of Ink & Dreams and it was horrible. I walked in to Ink Pit to see what could be done and Jack scheduled me for that very same week and fixed the unfixable and at a reasonable price too. It took 2.5 hours but I am so AMAZED at how AWESOME everything came out and would suggest that if you need tattoo work done, check out THE INK PIT!!! I found my forever artist and he is in the process of creating my arm sleeve. Jack from INK PIT is a visualization and an all-around AWESOME guy!!! Thanks again Ink Pit...no more turtlenecks for me!!! read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - Before and after pics of what INK PIT worked wonders with in fixing the catastrophe that Romeo (@Romeoworks on IG) from Ink & Dreams did. - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Got a tongue piercing from Lisa and shes amazing! Shes so nice and made the whole experience quick and easy. Her prices are also really good! I saw some places charging $60-$80 for a tongue piercing! I will be coming here for ALL my piercings read more

Lisa and her crew helped us today with piercings. Lisa was amazing and fast and it didn't hurt! She's awesome with customer service and very personable service. I was impressed by everyone's courtesy and positive attitude. I highly recommend ink pit for your next tattoo or piercing! read more

Super easy to make an appointment I just reached out to Lisa, she understood that I had my son waiting for me in the car with my brother and it really took less than 5 min for her to do it super fast and easy and the right price point. Will definitely come back again if I need to get another one read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - Nose piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got multiple piercings here, & I love them all! I'm always nervous before getting pierced but the piercer there Lisa, is very calm & reassuring! read more

The Ink Pit Tattoo - Belly piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

went today to get a few piercings from Lisa! love her so much! she is great! I wrote a few reviews about her already but if you guys can please support and check her out! Ps- Lisa thank you for being such a beautiful and kind soul, love supporting you and will continuously wherever you go! read more

review for piercing / not tattoo i called at 12 to make a nose piercing appointment, and luckily they had an appointment at 1:30pm the same day. The door for the store stays locked and you must call their phone number so they can let you in. They have the prices listed on the front desk for piercings and the prices here are the most reasonable i've seen on island! Lisa was great, friendly & very quick with the piercing. i was back in my car before 1:40pm. definitely will come back for more piercings. please keep in mind they are appointment only & their shop opens at 12pm if you'd like to call to schedule an appointment. read more

If you're a college student actually or in spirit, come here to get your piercings! I've never seen anywhere else with such friendly workers and such quality service! I've come here to get my nips and ears pierced before and Lisa is super sweet in the process. I've come here with various friends in the past too to get piercings whenever we feel in the mood for it. There's a list of different kinds of piercings you can get right on their counter in front and for around $20-60, the pricing is literally not that bad. With the pandemic times among us, you may want to call in out of respect of making sure you can get an appointment in to go get pierced. The most recent visit we did was to get my roommate, Andrew, his first set of lobe piercings! And as nervous as he was, Lisa made him feel comfortable and he walked out even better about it! Lisa joked around with us and even helped recommend future piercings I may want to have. It's just nice knowing you got someone you can count on for something that involves needles and holes in your body! XD read more

I got a nose piercing from Lisa in June. She was super nice and once the phone lines cleared up it was really easy to make an appointment. She explained to me the care process in depth and made sure I liked the positioning of my piercing before she did her thing. It wasn't painless of course but I with a low pain tolerance, rate it a 2/5 in pain but that is to each their own. Would definitely go back to do a tattoo one day or another piercing! NOTE: THEY ONLY ACCEPT APPOINTMENTS AND CASH FROM MY EXPERIENCE. read more

thanks for taking me in and recommending what to do about the eyebrow piercing, definitely coming back

As I walked towards the tattoo shop I saw the lady Lisa whom I knew was the person I was meeting for my dermal removal. She was so nice, her vibes made me feel very welcome. My appointment wasn't till 1230pm but she took me almost an hour earlier. The process was super quick and she was careful. She made conversation with me asking why I was removing my dermal and I told her it was for a job opportunity and she wished me luck. I highly recommend Lisa for dermal removal. My wife actually got her piercings done from her and she spoke so highly of her I had to go see for myself. Definitely worth the drive from ewa beach. Thank you Lisa for being kind. Also tattoo artist Yoda was very friendly he was entering as I was leaving. We had small talk but it made me wanna get a tattoo so bad cause he was nice Thanks ink pit for the awesome customer service. Look forward to seeing you folks again read more

My go to place for piercings. Lisa knows what's she's doing and I love coming here whenever I want a new face jewelry. The vibe in this place is also chill with anime always playing in the background. Highly recommend coming here for anyone who's looking for new piercings or tattoos (: read more