If I can give this shop 10 stars I would. The piercers, Evette and Daniel are the most educated and professional piercers I have ever been to. I came to Daniel to get a vertical labret a few years ago, and after he approved that I have the right anatomy, he talked me out of it after noticing I have a habit of chewing my lips. I cannot explain enough how grateful I am for that, and he explained that I could possibly hurt myself and even mess with the piercing as it heals, and cause it to migrate. We ended up doing my second lobes instead and the experience was extremely quick and easy, and probably the most pleasant piercings I've had done in my life. I just saw Evette today, as I was having a bit of a piercing emergency. A month ago, I had my third lobes done at a different studio and that piercer used these rubber/silicone backings instead of the standard flat backs, and had them shoved so far up the piercing my ear had no room to heal or swell properly. After 4 weeks of agony (even compared to a blackout sleeve and nipple piercings), I came to One and Only today to see about getting these changed out. Evette managed to pry the balls off, and I mean they were on so tight that at some point she had to yoink that shit off like King Arthur, and after about 45 minutes of working on them both of the bad, old piercings were off and I felt comfort for the first time in a month. This whole time she explained what she was doing, and was extremely sweet, professional and empathetic. Her daughter (I believe her name was Emily) was with her training and I don't know if I could've gone through that experience with anyone different. Ultimately, we couldn't save one of the piercings as the pressure wound was so bad Evette did not feel comfortable with the risk of putting another earring in. (pics of the wound below, trigger warning as it is gnarly) I was given very clear and explicit instructions on after care and invited to come back to repierce it once the area is completely healed. Evette and Daniel are both honest, and it's so so clear that they care and have a passion for the people they work with, as well as the art of piercing. They could've easily sold me a vertical labret and a second piercing, but they cared for my well being more than the money they could've easily got out of me. This level of honesty and integrity is something I have yet to come across again in the industry. I don't think I'll visit another piercer again as long as these two are in business. Evette and Daniel, thank you. Yall are angels read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - piercing wound from the ball backing Evette removed with surgical precision - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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I got my seconds (ears) pierced here and they're lopsided. Uses AI for fliers in a town that is actively fighting against data centers that will destroy the river ... and insults people as "c*nts" when you call them out about it. Yikes. I'm sure the tons of graphic design students at TXST could've made a flier for an affordable price...or you could've just used Canva. Legit no excuses when you charge people $91 for seconds... Also not their bio on here written with AI... it doesn't feel sincere at all. EDIT: Nice to see they'll also respond with whataboutism and AI generated responses too LOL. Turns out you can't be mad at two things at once! As a small business owner myself funnily enough, I make use of my own personal creativity and do not cheapen my work by using shortcuts. Two or three years ago we weren't using AI to this extent and everyone was just fine. Canva may use AI, but there's a thing called OPTING IN. All in all, as someone with integrity and appreciates genuine artwork from real people, I won't be returning-- especially with the repeated unprofessional responses from the owner. Can't wait for the AI bubble to burst. :) read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - example of the response I got from the owners lol - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Went for a septum piercing as well as ear piercing for my son (7 years old). Justin took care of us and was great! I absolutely recommend this shop. read more

This place was so amazing, from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left was nothing short of professional, clean, warm, and so kind! The entire space is beautifully designed, so clean, and made for comfort. The process was seamless and absolutely easy and so reassuring for my two girls who got their ears pierced! Thank you and the whole staff!! read more

Have gotten both piercings and tattoos done here and it was a bright, clean, fun atmosphere. Will definitely go again!

I stopped by to have someone switch my jewelry out. Andy welcomed me when I entered, and he gave me sound advice on how to deal with my piercing bc I should have switched it out two years ago to a shorter bar. I've got a bit of a keloid on the back bc of the bar shifting when I sleep on it. I've never been able to switch out my own body jewelry, and after this experience, this will be my new piercing place for sure. Clean, friendly, and no pretentious preaching just direct communication about what's best for the piercing and what they recommend. I'll definitely return in the future! read more

I got all three of my first ever piercings done here in February 2023 (two earlobe piercings and a nose stud). The service was excellent although I will say I believe the person who did mine was a visiting artist. Since then I have always recommended this place to anyone saying they want to get a piercing or a tattoo in town, and have even been planning to get my first tattoo here. However I was recently dismayed to see that they use AI generated art for their promotional materials. They make stickers, include it in emails and texts, and even set it out in front of the store for passers-by to see. I simply think that for a business that literally employs artists to design and tattoo art onto peoples bodies, using AI generated art for their promotional material is shameful, and shows how cheap the business truly is. Why couldn't they have paid a graphic artist to make something for them, or one of their own artists who utilize their space? There's truly a lack of tact and a disregard for the work of the artists themselves that is put very openly on display here. If this is how they feel about art, I can't imagine they'd be very careful about something any customer wants displayed on their body for the rest of their life. Any claims they make otherwise are immediately negated by the fact that they use AI art in the first place. As I said before, I was planning to get my first tattoo here, and several other piercings, but I will instead be taking my business elsewhere. read more

The shop is nice and there's a large selection of jewelry. I went in bc my nose ring fell out and I needed another put in because my skin heals itself quickly. I'm not sure how much experience they have with various skin types. I spent over $100 for the jewelry, which was astonishing, but I was ok with it bc I thought it would be quality and lasting jewelry. As the months went by, I have consistently had dry, flakey skin around the piercing and lately it's been itchy. I've been pierced for years now and have been cleaning with wound wash and tea tree oil like it's brand new to keep my skin soothed. My skin is not a fan of this hella expensive metal. I don't take my ring out (it will close), but I thought I'd be able to keep the ring for long time use and wear based on the price point. The jewelry is cute at least. read more

Such a great shop and the only place in San Marcos that I trust with anything piercing related. Daniel is amazing and often gives tips/advice when needed. Piercing exchanges are free which is awesome and they also give discounts on birthdays and Friday the 13th read more

Connie is one of the most skillful and talented piercing artists I have ever met. This is not one of those quickie/budget parlors but her skills and ability to answer questions before the piercing and during the healing process are more than worth the price. I came in hoping to get a bellybutton piercing and Connie kindly explained to me that my anatomy was not right AND why that was the case. She allowed me to consider my options and eventually decide on another piercing. Her discernment and knowledge made me feel so informed during the whole process. The piercings I ended up getting were fast and nearly painless. The shop was impressively clean and beautiful. I will likely get all of my future piercings done by Connie. read more

If you have a child that wants their ears pierced, I highly recommend ANDY! Our 6-year-old decided she wanted to get her ears pierced and after calling around, One & Only Tattoo was one of the few options in Kyle/San Marcos to have a professional pierce her ears. There was a large selection of age-appropriate earrings for her to choose from, and Andy was very thorough when it came to the sterilization process. His approach couldn't have been better. He was sure to engage her in conversation and keep her mind occupied. She didn't even flinch! She left feeling so proud of herself and thinking that it was the coolest experience ever. He sent her home with all supplies and information needed to keep them clean and healthy through the healing process. I am so happy that we brought her here and I would highly recommend Andy to anyone who has children wanting to get their ears pierced. read more

My 5-year-old daughter asked to get her ears pierced and we found this place by happenstance. Andy was so patient and informative. He was also enthusiastic but never pushy. He let my daughter lead the way and left the ball in her court every step of the way. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for her. She left happy and proud of her new earrings and not a single tear was shed. Thanks so much, Andy! read more

Extremely disappointed is all I can say. I walked in wanting to get my third pierced on my earlobe. I was pleasantly surprised with the earring options they had available. When I asked the lady at the front desk with tattoos how much it would be she told me it was $50 for the base earring and $60 for the upgraded. I going to get my ears pierced And when I go to check out, she tells me it's $211. This place is a scam and does not inform their customers of the pricing. WILL NOT be going back. Suggest you take your money and time elsewhere. read more

Took my daughter into Daniel for 2nd and 3rd ear lobe piercings. He is easy to talk to and efficient, his work speaks for itself. Put my daughter and myself at ease through the process. read more

I've been to One & Only Tattoo on 2 occasions! The first was for my birthday I got 2 piercings done and the piercers were amazing! I got piercings by Aedras and the apprentice Quayin they even let me hold her hand (gloves on obviously) while I got my piercing! I definitely recommend calling before going in or scheduling an appt. I went back again with friends to a tattoo and AGAIN amazing services. I love this establishment very friendly and welcoming and I will be going back to get more tattoos and piercings in the future! Since getting 2 piercings and a tattoo from one and only I have had no issues and they've healed beautifully. read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - My Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Five stars?! From ME? Yes, yes I did. This place is awesome. They are very busy so I highly recommend making an appointment. First and foremost, this place is clean. I couldn't even guess how many boxes of gloves they must go through in a month! Huge, HUGE points on cleanliness and safety. The entire staff is friendly, there is NO hard-sell and they will work with you on ideas if you aren't really sure which way to go. My nephew-Joel and my daughter-Michelle were both visiting from out of state and of course, we all wanted to get tattoos together. Unfortunately, both Joel and Michelle wanted more complicated tats than I did and the appointment time we made wouldn't allow all of us to get things completed in the time allotted. Joel was leaving the next day so we let him go first. Daniel did an outstanding job and I was sure this is where we would go to have ours done. Appointment made for later that week and everyone was happy! Michelle and I went in on Friday and all in all I had two, Michelle had five. I hadn't made up my mind on exactly what I wanted for the inside wrist and it was a toss up of an unalome, the Sanskrit for Breathe or something I had seen with carpe diem. Daniel again came through with an excellent idea and combined the unalome, carpe diem and a lotus. I love it! The other one is a dragonfly near my heart with a tiny red heart at the bottom of his tail. Again, beautiful! Michelle had a tattoo she hated and wanted it transformed to something else. What had been a semicolon, became a tiny cow with blue headphones on (her daughter - my granddaughter - has carried around a black and white cow since she was a year old. She is now 16 and that cow is still here). What was the semicolon, became two black spots and a tail! And it is adorable. She also had words written across her chest, a line of rainbow dots on one arm (more words to come on the arm) and the constellations for both of her daughters on either side of her clavicle with one of the stars on each being a heart. Really great job done by Maddie. Not to leave out the piercing specialist, Michelle and I both had a great experience with her. I had a third piercing in both ears and it was quick and (relatively) painless. Michelle couldn't get her piercing because she was going to be on an outdoor camping trip as soon as she went home. But she did replace the one she already had in her nose with one that isn't easy to get out. Hopefully she won't lose that one anytime soon. Bottom line ... if you're considering a tattoo, no matter what age you are, this is the place to go. I personally highly recommend Daniel but everyone else did an awesome job, also. (I'm not sure why I can't upload photos of Joel's and Michelle's but here are mine ... wrinkles and all!) read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Dragonfly with heart - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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I officially love this place! Not only is the decor super artsy, it all has a whimsical element. I wanted all of the art, btw. Holy cow, do they have some talented artists. You can purchase prints and originals, jewelry, handbags and a few bath items. My niece and I had very simple tattoos done with Maddi and she found a way to make simple script and a heart look special. We left extremely happy. The art is very pigmented and the line work is amazing! We truly could not be more pleased. It has been 3 days and they are both healing perfectly. If you're looking for new ink, definitely look into these artists! Give their Instagram a look (and a sub) and you'll see all the talent this small parlor boasts. You won't be sorry! read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Small tattoos on my and my neice's arms. "No matter where...No matter what" - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great Experience! Andy did an amazing job when it comes to piercings. He is very well educated with what he is doing! Also a very funny guy all around who definitely knows how to get your nervousness to go away with a good laugh. read more

So I came in for a navel piercing and right from the start I was greeted with smiles And an amazing attitude from the staff they were incredibly thorough and answered all my questions and we're very detailed about the procedure The after care and even made a recommendation about possibly in the future changing my jewelry to a more floating appearance to better fit my anatomy.They were super great and amazing from start to finish I couldn't recommend a place more. I will definitely be coming back for a tattoo sometime read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Love this place and artists!! Jacob has done 2 of my tattoos and I love them so much! Highly recommend. The prices are definitely appropriate especially for the kind of work you receive. read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Flower hip tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The only place I'll go to now for piercings!! They have amazing jewlery and are always so patient with me looking around and pricing everything. Super friendly staff and I love the new high double nostrils I got from Quanyin. read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Double high nostrils piercings with rose gold Tribeads - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I needed a clear nose stud for my job. The woman that helped me was so kind, gave me a few different options, and made sure I was confident with my selection. If I needed jewelry again, I'd definitely be coming here for the professionalism! read more

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Was looking for a shop to get pierced at and found this place, super glad I did! Everybody here was super friendly, I felt comfortable in the shop, and it was an overall great experience!! :) read more

We had a great time and Maggie was awesome. She had a hiccup in her booking schedule but still stayed to squeeze us in! We both love our tattoos and the price was great! read more

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My daughter had been talking about getting her ears pierced for the last year or so. She decided to finally go through with it on her 12th birthday. We ultimately decided on One & Only Tattoo because they are very big on the child giving consent, in addition to obviously the parent. They were very clean, super nice. I loved that their jewelry is made by artists, hand-selected & just the overall art aspect of the shop. I believe Aedras was her piercer & she put walked my kiddo through everything she was going to do & made sure she was comfortable and ready before moving forward. Overall, great experience and I'll definitely be going to them for my own next piercing. read more

one and only had a customer come in while i was waiting for my piercing, she said her piercing never healed right and the guy who was working claimed he didn't remember her and had a bad attitude with her. she stated he didn't make her sign a consent form and he said "we don't have a system to keep those, so i don't remember you or piercing you" seems like a poor system read more

I've been to quite a few parlors, some of them world famous. This is the coolest looking, cleanest one I've ever visited and with the nicest staff. I called in asking for a walk-in, the lady in the phone was agreeable and didn't sound annoyed, then I got there and they were all cool as cucumbers, no one acting like they're annoyed by doing what they love and getting payed top dollar as I have experienced so many times. Plus the shop is also a gallery and a jewelry store filled with stuff for you to look at while you're waiting. I got an awesome tattoo by Jacob Ladd and Callie pierced my nose with hands like a feather. I'll be back on my next trip to San Marcos! read more

I got my tragus pierced by Harley! He did a wonderful job, very kind and professional! The placement is perfect. The whole process was very quick, easy and painless! I will be coming back soon to pierce the other side and would definitely recommend Harley, he's your guy! read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Brad is absolutely amazing just got my 3rd tattoo with him and he never disappoints! He's worth every penny!! Plus the shop atmosphere is awesome and chill!! Truly and amazing place! read more

Got my rook done here, quick and easy! I forgot the ladies name who did mine but she was super sweet and great at her job. also great jewelry selection (not cheap tho but worth the price) read more

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Jacob is seriously talented! I came here to get a back piece along with my fiancé, who got a neck tattoo. His work is so precise and unique. I will definitely be visiting in the future. read more

Came in to get my conch pierced there was no wait, aedras and quanyin were super friendly. Quanyin did my piercing which turned out super cute and didn't hurt at all! Definitely recommend this shop read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

This was the best piercing experience i have ever had! Aedras was great and very gentle! I was extremely nervous about how painful a navel piercing would be, but it really didn't hurt much at all! She did it very quick and painlessly. She was very kind and talked me through everything she was doing. This place definitely deserves all the good reviews! It was also very clean and was an inviting environment. I was very confident in the sterilization of the instruments used. Couldn't have asked for a better place to get my belly button pierced:) read more

The coolest shop! Very indie and not at all intimidating for those that feel out of place in average, edgier tattoo shops. Callie was incredibly nice, changed her gloves at LEAST four times, and made sure it was right where I wanted my helix flat piercing. She explained the jewelry type (internally threaded) well and talked to me about gauge size options. Quixk, easy, and sterile. Price is $20 for piercing and $20 for the jewelry, so $40 all together. She also changed the jewelry for my other cartilage piercing. If I get another, I'll be going here and am definitely recommending to everyone! read more

The One & Only Studio 27 - Tattoo Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Petra was absolutely amazing! Made me feel super comfortable when getting my piercings and did it on my own time :) I would definitely recommend! read more

This place is the greatest!! Especially for kiddos. Highly recommend! Aedraselaine was so patient and kind to my five year old daughter. Really just a great experience! read more

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Excellent shop! Clean and friendly staff. Very knowledgeable! Honest up front about piercings and won't just take your money!

I had an awesome experience getting pierced by Aedras here. She had an answer for every question I had and explained what she was doing the whole time. She's a perfectionist which is a great trait to have in a piercer! She's also super friendly which helped calm my nerves. I couldn't be happier with how my piercings turned out. The shop is very clean and there's tons of gorgeous artwork everywhere. I'll definitely be back. read more

Never had my ear pierced because my left ear had a birth defect and I was afraid it would make me look unbalanced. I looked at many places for piercings from San Marcos to Austin and One & Only Tattoo was the only place I felt comfortable going. So happy I decided to get my piercings done here! Aedras explained everything very well, was patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this shop clean professional and very upfront and honest. Best part of the whole experience is I LOVE my piercings! read more

Had a great experience here! Got my nose pierced, and the staff was super helpful in choosing the right size stud for my nose, they were super clean, made me feel Comfortable, and overall the environment was great! Would definitely go back for future piercings! read more