If I could give 100 stars I would! I've been wanting to get my nose pierced for the longest time. I…read morehad an appointment booked with Hot Rod Piercing a few months ago and ended up cancelling because work was crazy/holidays were coming up, etc. Anyway - one of my favorite humans said she was getting hers pierced last weekend so I tagged along to get mine done too (unnamed tattoo shop). I was soooo excited. The piercer there had a difficult time getting the needle through my nose, and the L shaped ring too (ouch). But! It was done. My nose was pierced. And I loved it! My nose started to swell real bad and it was sinking way down into my nose by the 2nd day. Day 3 it was even more swollen and I had to "prop" the ring up with a tissue to keep the stud out of the hole. Without the tissue it just sank further into my new piercing. Day 4 I woke up and had a panic attack. The ring completely disappeared inside of my nostril. I tried to pull it out myself because I was sick to my stomach and just over it. It wouldn't come out! I legit considered going to the ER to have to removed. I was positive there was no way to get that ring out. Naturally I start Googling. Different sites and forums said to go back to the piercer so they can fix it and change the jewelry if needed. No way I was going back to that tattoo shop. At this point, the entire right side of my face hurt so bad. I thought for sure I had an infection. I Googled Hot Rod's hours.. they opened at 12pm. It was only 10am. I called them as soon as they opened and was told I could just walk in and they'd squeeze me in between appointments. I picked my new ring and Tanner took me back a few minutes later. Tanner was AMAZING. He was so patient with me and explained everything before he did it. I laid back on the table and apologized in advance for crying because I knew getting out the ring I had was going to be super painful. I felt a little pressure and he had it out within seconds (& no tears! Lol). Let me tell you.. as soon as he was done, ALL of the pain and pressure I felt on the right side of my face was gone. My nose feels a million times better and the jewelry fits my swollen nose!! Turns out the wrong jewelry/size ring was used to pierce my nose. And it was bent. I knew the piercer at the unnamed tattoo shop had a difficult time getting it in, but had no idea she bent it. Long story short, I will never go anywhere but Hot Rod for any future piercings & jewelry purchases. Their jewelry selection is pretty awesome too! I will always recommend them to everyone. Tanner, if you see this.. thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. You are the best and I appreciate you so much!

Really liked this place. I got an industrial, Max was super nice and did an amazing job. They have…read morea really nice assortment of jewelry and the staff is awesome. Can't recommend enough! Thank you

Chris Blick is awesome. My husband Tom and I got our first tattoos and Chris immediately made us…read morecomfortable. Teal is color for Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Chris gave us written instructions for skin care. I am thinking about my next tattoo and it will definitely be with Chris Blick!

Chris Blick, owner and chief artist at American Tattoo in Verona, is INCREDIBLE! Fair warning,…read morethough. He books up fast because he is so good. Completely customizes the art, comfortable tattooing experience (or as comfortable as it can be...), and excellent, lasting final product. His associate, Heather, puts out nice work, too. Plus they offer piercing and jewelry.

Round 2 with Shawn. Such an accommodating dude! This time, I took my gf and was hyping up his…read moreexpertise and patience. He made her feel comfortable and she already has a few but made a point to tell him he is "the best" The shop was currently operating a fundraiser for UPMC but despite the chaos, Shawn fit us in with ease. Both tattoos took him less than two hours. Precision. Patience. Total calming experience. This shop is a gem and it contains a priceless experience with Shawn! ..who knows? Maybe round 3?

My fiancé and I went to their Valentine's Day flash tattoo event and got there early to beat the…read morelines. Check in was easy and they are very upfront and honest about their pricing. The studio itself is so cool. They have winding stairs to their upstairs rooms and they have very comfortable couches you can wait on. Everything was very clean, even the bathroom was spotless. Getting the tattoo was super quick but the line work was very clean. They did an amazing job!

Stopped in after reading the reviews here to get my ears re-pierced. Turns out, they were still…read morepierced after not having in them for several years. Instead of charging me for piercings, they only charged me for the jewelry. They easily could've taken me for more money. Will be my go-to shop for future piercing needs.

I got pierced by Shelby and it was a great experience. I was super nervous about the piercing I was…read moregetting and she helped make me feel more comfortable and was very thorough with aftercare instructions. Very patient and friendly. The studio was very clean and organized. I called this studio multiple times before coming in and they always answered any questions I had and were very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone. You pay for quality and care which is exactly what I got when I came here.

I've been following this place on Instagram for weeks, and I finally made it in for a piercing…read more First off, the outside entrance is super cute and the aesthetic is just lovely. When you step inside, you'll see their jewelry case with all genuine metal, hypoallergenic pieces that you can leave in forever. They have a range of options, including gold, diamond, and cubic zirconia. A friendly lady at the front will guide you through all the jewelry options. I chose this place because of its cute, dainty jewelry, which is perfect if you like smaller pieces. The process is straightforward: you pay separately for the piercing and the jewelry. The piercing itself is $60, and you'll need to buy the stud or back piece, which costs an additional $18. The jewelry ranges from $85 and up. My final cost was around $300 for a genuine gold piece with a real diamond. The studio was clean, and the piercer was incredibly knowledgeable, laid-back, and easy to talk to. I'm already planning my next visit and looking forward to getting another piercing. We even mapped out my ear for future piercings!

Got a conch piercing done here a few months ago. Nick is fantastic! He really focused on making…read moresure the placement was right, and even changed it a few times to make it look right. They give clear instructions on piercing care and do a great job helping you pick out jewelry (holding up the gem to your ear so you can see exactly what it will look like before you decide). The scheduling process is super easy as well! I'll definitely be back for my next piercing!

I had a wonderful experience. My sister and I got our belly buttons pierced and josh did and…read moreAwesome job! My sister took it like a champ and didn't flinch me on the other hand I have a low pain tolerance so it wasn't as smooth as a ride as my sister, however josh handled it very well, and tried to make it go as smoothly as possible which I'm so thankful for! Studio 30 was recommended to me! And I would recommend to anyone any day! It was extremely clean and everything was sanitary, every time something was touched it was wiped down and he put on new gloves each time!

I cant believe I'm the first to review this tattoo studio (I also cant believe its taken me so long…read moreto do so.. oops). I got my tattoo here last month by Amy, and I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience, which is a pretty big deal when you're dealing with something as permanent as a tattoo.. not like I can just demand a refund if I'm unhappy. From my very first time there to make my appointment, I was impressed by what I saw and experienced. First and foremost, the studio is clean and organized.. BIG deal. Amy is super cool and friendly, and she literally may be the easiest person to work with. I had to cancel my original appointment and reschedule it for a later time, and she was nothing but understanding and nice about it. They do require a small deposit when you book an appointment, but they're really flexible about it. The day of my appointment, Amy opened the shop early to do my tattoo, which was super cool of her. She took time before hand to perfect my idea and make sure it was exactly what I wanted, and really helped ease my nerves as we stood there and talked.. she's got a great personality! More importantly though, shes a fantastic artist! My tattoo was simple and quick, but I chose her and her studio because I had seen her work online and was really impressed with her stuff, so I knew that even with something as simple as mine, she'd nail it, and she did. I'm totally inlove with it, and I'd recommend her to anyone, anytime!

Chris has horrible customer service. He gets overly offended when you don't like his sketches that…read morewill be on your body for the rest of your life. Doesn't take your suggestions for changes. Dont recommend going to him unless you could care less what tattoos are on your body.

The one and only tattoo shop that I go to in the area. I have been getting tattoos from the owner…read morePaul Croney since I was about 16 years old and I have never been unhappy with the work done here. The shop is very clean,comfortable and prices are very reasonable for the quality of work produced from the artists. These guys put out tattoos that are as good as anyone I have seen in the Pittsburgh area,I know plenty of people who have had work done from the various artists at NOF and all were extremely satisfied. You can usually get in an appointment in a short period of time,no crazy waiting lists compared to some shops in the area. And walks ins for smaller tattoos are welcome as well. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone in the Pittsburgh area looking for quality work for a reasonable price from a very professional group of local artists.

I've been following this place for a while on Instagram and was finally able to make it in. The…read moreshop is smaller but really cute. A very cool vibe and good music. I got some jewelry replaced for my Tragus and conch and got my nose pierced today. The selection is great and the staff is fantastic! My sister also got her nose pierced as well. Highly recommend for all your piercing needs!! Kensington was awesome.

Super clean, super professional service! I was very impressed with the result. The line work was…read morevery well-done and the price was beyond reasonable for both the quality of work and size. Every artist here is friendly, extemely knowledgable, and helpful. I strongly recommend this place to anyone looking to have a tatt done in the Pgh area.

Best shop in the burgh/ east coast. Must go to if you like to have good ink by ink mastersread more

Bruner is an exceptional piercer! I've had three piercings here so far (a pair and a septum), all…read morewith minimal discomfort. While nipple piercings take time to heal, they'll look amazing thanks to Bruner's impeccable technique. My septum piercing has been healing beautifully, and I can't wait to return for more jewelry and future piercings!

Took our three daughters here having no experience with piercings. Zach was patient, informative…read moreand professional. We've already taken one of the girls back for a second one. Highly recommend!