I went into Rock Zone today. I'm very skeptical of headshops these days because none of them ever mask up. Like zero mask whatsoever. But to my surprise, Eddy the owner of the shop was double masked!!!!! With both masks covering his nose!!! I was shocked. It felt so nice to be able to shop in a place that cared about my well-being. The reason I went there was to buy a small bong. And he had a great selection! He let me test hit the bong with purified water and it had great function! And the price($50) was right on the money! It's now my favorite bong and I can't wait to go back. Friendly, great prices, double masked and function tested! What more could you ask for??? read more

Absolutely recommend. The boss and the employees are insanely trustworthy. You can trust merchandise. They will help you with questions, deficiencies in product, getting what you need, and refunds as well. Nice people read more

great for piercings! I love the guy that does the piercings I got all my piercings from him hes so good

Recommend this place. It was my first time getting piercings. The guy was nice and he does the piercings flawlessly. Thanks!

Love coming here eddy is so nice and friendly, if their is ever an issue and I address it to him his very polite and fixes it with no hesitation! Will continue to come here!! read more

Very happy with my ear piercing. Very professionally done . Thank you Eddy for helping me getting my left ear pierce. Will come back if I want to get additional piercings read more

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Saw a bong I really liked, had two price tags on it. One said 200, one said 250$. Guy at the counter Carlos said it was 250, couldn't drop it lower. I really wanted the piece, so I paid it, and went home. Cashier forgot to include downstem and bowl piece in bag, but I keep spares so I used it, loved it and decided to see if the glass blowers had a website, which they did. The bong I bought from rock zone for $250, which was marked 200$, was being sold online by the glass blowers for 160, plus 10$ for shipping. They also charge a 4 PERCENT fee for using credit card. Not a 4$ fee. A 4% fee. So my 250$ purchase has an additional 10$. Super shady business practices. I could have returned it, they did offer that option, but they said not to use it and I had already, and since it really is a terrific piece I am eating my lost $ , but I doubt I'll ever spend another dime at rock zone. read more

Come here all the time to get piercings and Eddie does a great job I have been coming here for over 11 years and he does a great job & and every time I come he treats everybody like family if you are nervous he helps you get comfortable and make you feel at home piercings are done super fast and clean everything he opens in front of you everything is a dope service! got my nose pierced both sides and my tongue & my nipples & my ears & also got other piercings here, definitely will be getting some more soon read more

The Rock Zone - my piercings I got it! nose pierced and tongue - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

My 10yo has been wanting her ears pierced for a while. We've had a difficult time finding a professional piercer that will pierce minors. A few months ago I had a nose piercing emergency and Eddie was able to get me in immediately. My hoop was lodged in my piercing hole. He fixed my stuck hoop with almost no pain and reshaped my jewelry. I knew then I wanted him to do my daughters ears. Eddie was amazing with her. He explained everything to her before he did it and was super quick. She didn't even cry. He is quick and incredibly skilled in his profession. read more

I love the rock zone!! I've been coming here for over 6 years and it feels like family every time I walk into the door. I always get excited to see Eddie and tell him how I've been. The business has been doing a lot of upgrades lately and it's been awesome to see how it's changed over the years! Definitely stop by here if you're ever in Gilroy and need vape/smoke supplies. :) read more

This place is definitely the best place to go for tattoos and piercings!! I had Eddie do my piercing and he was so quick that I didn't even know I was done! Lol And I love my new piercing!! Then had Jerry do my tattoo and wow!! He is a TRUE artist!! I sent him a sketch of what I wanted with a few pictures of my cat and he took my ideas and made them even BETTER!! There was a lot of back and forth, but whenever I added in more ideas he really listened and gave me exactly what I was looking for and more!! The second I left I started getting many compliments on my new tattoo! Trust him and his ideas as he knows what he's doing! Plus he's very fast! Absolutely recommend! read more

The Rock Zone - My new tattoo!! - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

Eddie is a good dude who is obviously an expert at piercings. I went in today because my newest piercing I got from a different place got infected badly and the back end had been stuck inside my cartilage. I'll spare you the before and after photo, but Eddie took care of me and popped the back end out in seconds. He didn't charge me anything and saved me a trip to the ER. Thank you Eddie! read more

do not, for any reason, get a piercing here. i have many piercings and i know that 80% of piercers are bad piercers but i wanted my navel done and i didn't want to drive to san jose. big mistake. he had me pick my own jewelry (first red flag). he then measured me lying down even when i asked if he could measure standing up because it will sit different (second red flag, i should've left after the first). i ended up seeing my piercer in san jose a few days later (shoutout make me wholy 10/10 ) because it wouldn't stop bleeding and was very red and swollen. she recommended i take it out. she also told me that the gauge was too small, and the bar was too short, and that it was done way too deep. please do not get pierced here; it was a nightmare i paid for and i still have a scar read more

This review is for Daniel Silva.  I have gotten work done by him on 3 separate occasions & was waiting for our last appointment (appt) to submit a review.  It would have been a 3-4 star review based on the work, but Daniel demonstrates time and time again how wildly UNPROFESSIONAL he is. Here is a condensed list of the pros and cons when working w/ him: Pros: -Composition of tattoos -Artistry- his tattoos can be beautiful, BUT there are now so many artists who specialize in black/grey, dotwork/pointillism AND they are more experienced AND less difficult to work with than Daniel -Pricing (Now a con)- Used to be a good deal: $100 deposit, $100 per hour rate & he said for his 6 hr appointment slots, "if you can put up with me for 4 hours, the last 2 hrs are free."  No more deal, & idk what the deposit is, but the rate is now $200/hr. One time he was nice enough to charge me less because he messed up an appt. Now when he messes up the appt, you don't get the deposit back. Cons: OH LORD so many cons, about him & his business, but let's just stick with the business side: PLACEMENT: idk if he's aware, but tattoos are permanent.  Take some time to make sure it is placed well on the body, this includes checking how the stencil moves with the body once it is placed.  Most artists place the stencil on, then have you relax, tense, move the body to see how it bends as you move it, making sure the tattoo is as stationary as possible, symmetrical, and aligned. I've had artists put the stencil on 8+ times just to ensure it is placed as close to perfect as they can. Daniel puts on the stencil, asks you how it looks & starts tattooing. My unfinished tatt with him is not aligned with my arm or the rest of the work on my arm. UNPROFESSIONAL- no ID/license/age check, no paper work or waiver, constant interruptions from potential/current clients bc he does not have an assistant &/or he only has someone to help him check emails?   The lack of an assistant in the shop or some system to schedule appropriate consultations (like the 17 other artists I have gone to), leads to bad time management, & he places the responsibility on the client. This means lost time for the appt if he shows up late, if he isn't set up for the tatt, if he has shown you the stencil for the 1st time since the consult & it isn't what you discussed, if he is rushing through a tattoo bc the smoke shop he works in is closing, leaving tattoos unfinished, doing subpar tattooing (see pic) bc it is 10:10pm and the smoke shop closes at 10pm & is asking us to leave & you rush through instead of just scheduling another appointment. Lastly on his professionalism, I'm not sure if he has a license from the county health department to tattoo?  I looked for the certification last time I was in there, but I didn't see any certifications for him, only for the piercer.   UNSANITARY- every artist I have been to will change their gloves if they touch something other than the needle, machine, ink, or client.  I have seen him pick up trash and sh*t from the ground, play with his greasy phone to change the music & show me pictures, then go back to touching the client he is working on.  UNAWARE?- he told me a story about how a girl was getting her first tattoo & she fainted, it was her first tattoo & it was a 6 hr appt.  While she was slumping over/falling out of the chair, he dragged the needle across her arm & left a permanent line & dots running down from her forearm to her hand.   Each time I have gotten work done or accompanied friends, the artist CHECKS IN WITH THEIR CLIENT, especially if it is their first tattoo.  FOR SIX HOURS.  You should maybe check in & see if they are doing ok, do they need a break, water, a snack. ARE THEY FAINTING? He also had a friend come in one time while he was working on me & they were giggling about vape pens, got distracted then knocked the entire tray over, spilling ink on himself, his friend & all over my arm.   EGO OVER CLIENTS:  My friend really liked his work & made an appt with him. I warned her that he is EXTREMELY frustrating to work with. I said if she could deal with how unprofessional he is, the work is worth it. You can see how their exchange went in another review. They had a disagreement about the design that escalated, he got upset with her & canceled my appt. He canceled my appt by messaging my friend, another client, telling her to tell me not to come. We in middle school? HE DIDN'T EVEN DIRECTLY TELL ME MY APPOINTMENT IS CANCELED (see pic).  What if I didn't get the message? I don't live in the area, I work as a program supervisor for autistic kids & my schedule is packed.  I don't have the luxury of driving all the way down to Gilroy in traffic JUST TO FIND OUT MY APPT IS CANCELED. All in all, not a good artist to work with, not a good business. Sad. read more

The Rock Zone - Daniel cxld my appt by telling another client to tell me - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

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I did not catch the name of the person that helped me when I went in but came in looking for a retainer for a daith piercing. I had called prior and was told they had them in the right guage. When I went in the person that was showing me the retainers was showing me ones for the nose and they not even the right guage. You do not put an L shaped stud into a daith piercing! Not only that but he was touching them with his unwashed, unsanitized hands. His hands were obviously dirty and then touched all of those piercings. Sanitizing those or not, gloves should have been worn. Was not impressed by whoever helped me and will not be going back here. read more

I had this tattoo date for three months. ONE HOUR BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT, as I'm driving from fucking Oakland, his lazy ass texts me the designs he drew and says that if I don't like it we'll have to reschedule for December (6 months later). That's some unprofessional bullshit right there - not the clients fault he overbooks and doesn't have time to properly work with the client. Why am I getting punished because I don't like what he drew? What a narcissist. I ended up rescheduling for December because the design wasn't what I wanted (and I didn't want to loose my deposit). He agreed to reschedule. Then he emails me after I left and tells me to put another deposit down for wasting HIS time. Unbelievable. Disrespectful, condescending little boy. Just look at how this "professional" emails (if you can get passed the grammar and spelling errors, that is). read more

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I have been shopping here since they opened many years ago... I think the owner is one of the greatest guys ever, super nice very helpful. Unfortunately, today I had a really unpleasant experience with another worker. It was the brown haired lady wearing the red Santa cruz shirt. I myself have been in retail management for 40 years. It took her forever and she didn't know what she was looking for. I brought her in a piece that I wanted her to match that I have bought there many times from the owner. She says I think this is it... hands me a little piece of glass, wrapped in plastic. Because I had my old piece I wanted to make sure it was the right size, I asked her if I could open it..., She responded if you buy it. When I was checking out, she was rude and started to get argumentative over the $10 minimum charge for me to use my credit card, all I said, was, I wasn't aware that I come in here all the time. No problem I have cash. Then she goes on to say it's not my rules. It's written right here... I am really bummed out because I love supporting local, and I have always had a great experience with the owner of the store. unfortunately; I will not be going back into your store. I reminded the lady that was working, that she signed up for a customer service job and she should work on her attitude. She was rude and snotty. Good luck with her! I'm going to miss shopping there. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would. Very polite employees that were working the front. Best body piercer in the area. Very professional. read more

The Rock Zone - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

They are all wearing masks. The guy ( didnt catch his name ) pierced me was super nice!! Was funny and dis the super quickly.I got the cartigle and upper lobe. Loved it so much!! read more

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Gotten two tattoos in a one month span from Jerry. One of the best guys I've had the chance to meet. He did a nice original piece on my leg and another one on my inner bicep all while keeping a good conversation going. I also had my mom go to him for hers and she's in love with her own. read more

The Rock Zone - Pineapple - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

Despite how much I been dreading for 2 years to have my closed earlobes reopened, I went to Eddie the owner here today and was very pleased with my experience. He has a very calm and reassuring demeaner. He was highly recommended by multiple people that have gotten piercings from him over the many years. I was told he is very experienced and I was set on having him help me. His placed was clean, infection protocol followed and he wore gloves. He was swift and precise. I also appreciate he didn't try to hard sell his jewlery on display and allowed me to use my own 18k white gold studs. I am very grateful he positioned my piercing much more ideal than my previous spot that was done as a teenager at Claire's with a gun. Clear post-op instructions given. Everyone I encountered at the shop was very kind and friendly. I did not experience much swelling or pain at right now 10 hrs later. I highly recommend needle piercing with Eddie! read more

I've been wanting my lower conch pierced, so why not keep it local? I called in to set up for my piercing. The owner here does the piercings, he is in and out of the shop so you have to ask the guy at the store approx when the owner will be in. The guy even offered to call me when the owner was in, which he did. The owner is super friendly, he has been piercing over 20 years. Piercing was $60 including the ring and I paid $10 for the spray to keep it clean which was reasonable. I was a bit nervous about the pain but the owner reassured me he would pierce fast so I wouldn't feel it, which he did. Very professional and im very happy with my piercing. read more

The Rock Zone - Lower Conch Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

Lots to choose from I do Indulge from time to time and in my opinion some people need to smoke a joint & refuknlax read more

This review is so long overdue because I definitely have a lot of things to say about my experience. I first heard about Daniel through a old coworker because she has work done by him so I checked out his insta. His work is honestly so amazing and yes he is very talented. Emailed him and got a reply right away by his assistant. The wait list for me was almost a year which is ridiculous but he's a very high in demand artist. Lucky for me he became famous from ink master after I booked so prices did go up and it became harder to get on the waitlist. This is where it became unprofessional: I get an email from Daniels assistant saying that he had to travel and film for ink master so my appointment would need to be rescheduled. Originally my appointment was scheduled for February 12 so she rescheduled it for March 3. Then she emailed back a few days later saying it was a mistake and meant March 31. I get a text from Daniel two days before the appointment saying he's excited to do the piece and he was willing to talk over the phone if I wanted to discuss more about it. He texts me day of appointment saying I should come in at 1 or 2 because that's best for him even though my appointment is scheduled at 12. I show up and he's tattooing another girl and looks up very confused and says "you here for me?" Honestly this was so annoying cause it just shows his schedule is messy. I had to wait around Gilroy and then drive an hour back home because he kept pushing back the time and ended up tattooing that girl for the rest of the day. He texts me with an apology and $100 off my session but I still had to wait another few days to get the tattoo. Day of session: I show up on time and Daniel comes in 5 mins after me ready with the design. My original idea for the design was a sunflower and roses but he didn't want to do it with the sunflower because he didn't think it flowed well. He wanted people to be able to look at his work years later and still be amazed. I was whatever at this point because I love his work so much and went through so much hassle that I wanted to get something done by him. The tattoo took 6 hours and he has such a light hand that it's pretty much painless. During the last 40 mins or so I became light headed because I had nothing to eat or drink so I fainted. I would like to thank the two teen girls that were there hanging out with us for helping me up. Daniel was very nice and told the girls to go buy me a granola bar. He stopped and offered if I wanted to finish another day but obviously I said no because I didn't want to go through appointment trouble. Thank you also to Eddie for being so so so nice by checking if I was ok and he told me fainting happens all the time. I did finish the session that day and of course I loved the result. Healing was awesome too because he uses this sandiderm seal that you leave on for 4-5 days and you don't clean it during that period. Overall even though it was a roller coaster to get this tattoo I do appreciate Daniel for being so kind through my incident. Just please get more organized :) read more

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Five stars for having a Hello Kitty pipe! Jk but they did and this is just your basic smoke shop,has everything you need and all the clothing and jewelry accessories too. Minus one star for the lady with the long hair not being as smiley:/ read more

The Rock Zone - These are the Hello Kitty pipes they carry. So hard to find not even Bulldogs in San Jose carries them - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

IThis review is long over due. :) I've gotten so many piercings from this place. To name a few: industrial, septum, medusa, labret, belly button top and bottom, tounge, and many more. Eddie is amazing, clean, accurate, & efficient. I've also gotten a couple tattoos by Kasey. He is great! His artwork is incredible and he really works to draw out exactly what you're looking for. He's a great artist and very friendly. They have also stepped up their glass game. There is such a great variety of pieces from well known brand names as well as other brands (HitMan, PerkTech, Illusion, Bent, HiSi, Roar, Bio, and many more). There's something for everyone. They even carry Santa Cruz shredder products as well as the omni nails and carb caps. 18+ of course. Haha I have been coming here since for years and have always had a good experience. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of their products. read more

The Rock Zone - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

The owner so super friendly & does an amazing job! I'm very satisfied with what I got & loved the way it turned outStaff is friendly as well. read more

The Rock Zone - Ashley piercing & Dermals - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Update 7/28 Got my second piece by Daniel. So in love! Thought I'd share! This review is for Daniel Silva, tattoo artist. I have been wanting another tattoo for quite some time and was thankful I came across his IG @danielsilvatattoos. The very same day I sent the DM and a few weeks later dropped my cash deposit off. He was pretty booked by the time I saw him but, it was well worth the wait. When I went to drop off my cash deposit he asked for details of what I wanted for my tattoo and told me that for what I was looking for I would need to block off a good chunk of my day. This was my first big tattoo and I liked the fact that he was able to finish it all in one session. I got my back piece a few days ago and it is continuing to heal quite nicely! One thing I do want to mention is that he handles his own schedule and runs all his own appointments. So, if he takes a minute to respond. Chances are he's busy but, he will get back to you. I'm tellin you his work is incredible and it is only his first year as a tattoo artist. Drop in the shop or shoot him a message. Once you get your drawing you won't be disappointed! read more

The Rock Zone - My gorgeous geisha! - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

THIS REVIEW IS FOR DANIEL SILVIA: I don't even know where to start. Ohhhh I know... how about when I was sitting there getting tattooed and he admitted that he steals from his employers? Or about the "bitch" he was trying to "get at"? Oh I know, the biggest one was the last tattoo I received from Daniel Silva, one of the sections wasn't as nicely executed as it should of been and when I brought that up to his attention after he asked me to check out my tattoo once it was done, he immediately started being defensive and refused to fit it because it was "done". Mhhh... Ego, personality, attitude, everything kills it. Enough to put his art in the back burner and find someone else. Besides that we're in the Bay Area. Plenty of other amazing artists near by. And yes, retaliation I'm expecting. That's how unprofessional he is. I'm sure he will email me regarding this yelp review and piss and moan. The fact that I wrote this is crazy. I never write yelp reviews. No matter how horrible. read more

I walked in to get pierced and had a great experience. I got 4 piercings at once, 3 in my ears 1 on my nose. I've been pierced several times in my life at different shops and never had such a great experience as I had at rock zone. Their piercer who I believe is also the shop owner was so quick I didn't even realize he had pierced me yet. He's quick, clean, and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back for any other piercings. read more

Don't even bother coming here to get a tattoo!! I called earlier today and I spoke with the "tattoo artist" he was so rude and made me feel so uncomfortable. I asked if he would be able to do a small tattoo like a heart or a butterfly, just something small because this would be my first tattoo. He said "no im not doing that. I'm tired of doing basic tattoos on young teenagers. I have so much experience doing those and I'm tired of it" "why are you going to spend so much money on a small basic tattoo". I didn't know the tattoo was going to be tatted on him or it was going to come out of his own money. That was just a 2min conversation over the phone I don't want to imagine how he is in person. Sorry I'm too basic for your services. read more

I have to give a huge thank you to Daniel for all the hard work, effort and time he put in to my piece. Daniel was very detailed and precise from start to finish. The day I met Daniel for my consultation I got the opportunity to express what I had hoped for him to create. Daniel was very excited work with me which was nice and his style was exactly was I was looking for. I made my deposit and scheduled a date for my work to be done. At that point Daniel explained how he wanted lots of reference photos (in addition to what I had already sent prior) with descriptions as to what I liked or might be interested in incorporating into my piece. A couple weeks prior to my tattoo I received an appointment confirmation via email, which I immediately confirmed. The next day I received another email reminding me to send in my reference photos with descriptions if I had not already done so (which I was thankful for because I had almost forgot). I received a confirmation email directly from Daniel stating my references were great and at that time he didn't need any additional information. The day of my appointment I had a long drive from Sacramento to Gilroy. On my way in I received a text message from Daniel saying he was excited to get to work and reminding me to eat a good meal as we would be looking at a long day. Upon arrival Daniel was a ball of energy and very friendly. He had me review his work to be sure he captured what I wanted and actually had several variations drawn out. I was super happy with my options which made it hard to decide on a final piece but I did. He even made some suggestions to the drawing I chose and added on to the drawing. Daniel was very easy going and professional throughout the entire process. I was happy to have a complete tattoo when I walked out and I couldn't have asked for anything better. I'm obsessed with my piece and I've gotten so many compliments on it. A million thanks to Daniel again for an A++++ job! I look forward to working with him again. read more

The Rock Zone - My amazingly beautiful piece done by Daniel Silva. - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

Daniel silva has done 5 of my tattoos and his work is so fricken AMAZING! I love everyone of them. I also have referred a lot of my friends to him. I can't wait to schedule more with him. His work can be found on Instagram @dsilvasauce read more

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UNPROFESSIONAL. Went in not too long ago to grab some retainers. So first of all, their prices are jacked up. You'll pay double here than any other tattoo/piercing shop. Payed 10 for one piece of plastic. Ridiculous. Second of all, the piercing man (older gentleman) is extremely unprofessional. He kept staring at my boobs the whole time and making sexist comments about how I should get them pierced from him. This interaction totally grossed me out and he just wouldn't stop staring. I was extremely uncomfortable and the level of unprofessional conduct is too much for me to bare. Seriously, DONT GO HERE! Honestly, you'd have better luck heading down to El Toro where they great you with respect. read more

Idk why there are all these haters writing reviews for Daniel! He is so amazing at what he does! The tattoo he designed for me was 100 times better than any of the reference photos that I had shown him previously. (There is a reason why he's booked up for months) My tattoo is beyond beautiful and it's so detailed. I already have three more appointments with him! The experience was also amazing I can't wait for my next appointment to continue my sleeve. He is worth the wait! read more

The Rock Zone - Piercing Near Me - Gilroy, California

After getting multiple piercings here, I find that there isn't much to complain about. Their hours are very open and the owner is usually a phone call a way to do piercings if he is not in the shop. I've had my nose pierced twice, belly button twice, and cartilage all pierced here and each time everything has been completely sterile. The owner is very careful and makes it as painless as possible. He's also very thorough on aftercare so you do not get it infected. My overall experience as far as piercings go have been great. The cost on their studs, jewelry, and pretty much everything else besides the piercing itself is a little overpriced. Most earrings and studs don't cost as much as they do here. I think the owner tries to make up for the cheaper piercing cost with charging you extra on the studs. If you do decide to get a piercing here, make sure you buy the stud elsewhere to save money! read more

Woooow, well I can't believe is almost going to be a year that I was supposed to post this follow up and finished piece. Sorry Daniel Silva, don't think I didn't like the outcome of the tattoo. I totally LOVED everything and the great service I had while there. Thank you so much once again, i would definitely like to get something else done soon :) read more

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As you may notice in the other reviews, Rock Zone is clearly a great business. From customer service to selection of products, Eddie truly knows how to run this place at its full potential. This review isn't for Eddie - It's for Daniel Silva. Daniel is the new tattoo artist in the back room in The Rock Zone. Daniel has been there since the middle of May, 2015 and has completely changed the atmosphere in the best way possible. Daniel has refurnished the back- adding a nice couch with a nice display of his art. The least I can say is that it has turned this place into a very comfy, professional tattoo shop. I've had a couple tattoos done by a couple different artists. Daniel has been the best by far! I highly recommend Daniel Silva at The Rock Zone if you are in the Gilroy area. I wouldn't hesitate to go in and talk to him for a consultation, he is a very nice guy. Cheers read more

Love the staff. Very friendly and kind. They always get straight to the point. It's a easy in & out.

The place is well know to locals & is a really cool what i call 'fringe lifestyle' shop. I've gotten a few piercings here but the latest would be my nose again-had it once but the jewelry fell out while sleeping & I let that one close. Anyway... The owners a super awesome chill guy & the younger guy that works there always makes it a pleasant visit. It's your typical head shop...if your into smoking & it's paraphernalia. It's like some of the head shops on Haight in SF. read more