Yonkos Tattoo Studio

Women-owned & operated

LGBTQ friendly

This is a really nice jewelry selection. They were super warm and welcoming!…read moreNo experience actually getting pierced here, but I am sure it would go smoothly after meeting the staff. I felt like changing my standard nose stud with a ring. When looking through their selection, the talia ring caught my eye. A unique design with Indian flair just what I was looking for. Next time I'm feeling a new look or want to add a piercing, I will certainly come back.I highly recommend!!

I came in as a walk-in to get some new jewelry, and since my nose ring had fallen out a few months…read moreago, I asked if they could put one in for me as well. The service was SO quick, especially considering how busy they were. I was in and out in less than 40 minutes! Their new location is absolutely adorable, and they have so many cute jewelry options to choose from. And my piercer, Manny -- what a DOLL! He was so personable and made the whole experience genuinely fun. We connected over our Latino roots, and he had me laughing the entire time... even through my sneezes! Highly recommend Manny if you're looking for a quick, easy, and enjoyable piercing experience. I'll definitely be back!

6.0 mi•Alum Rock/East Foothills

Ear curation in yellow gold

Ear curation in yellow gold and Diamonds

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Navel with chain

Bulldog Lifestyles

4.6(841 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Certified professionals

Jason was excellent. He pierced 1 helix, 2 lobes, 1 tongue with minimal to no pain from any. The…read moreentire staff at Bulldogs Lifestyles was courteous and professional from reception to payment. I'm about to be 44 and got my 1st eyebrow piercing here at 15 years in 1998. Here I am 2026 bringing my 2 oldest to do brother/sister bonding piercings. Much appreciation again to Bulldog Lifestyles!

Took my 14 year old son here for his ear piercing today and had a really great experience. The…read morepiercer Jason was incredibly personable, patient, and friendly, which made my son feel comfortable right away. As a parent, I appreciated how professional and knowledgeable he was throughout the process. He took his time, explained everything clearly, and was very skilled and precise with the piercing. You can tell he really knows what he's doing and cares about making sure everything is done correctly. The whole experience felt clean, professional, and welcoming.

Orbital piercing done by Jason.

Double flat piercing done by Jason

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Double nostril piercing by Jason

Pierced Out

4.4(973 reviews)

3.8 mi•Cambrian Park

Always a compassionate and wholesome experience! Have been getting pierced here since I was 18!…read moreClean and organized!

Annie is the best piercer I ever had, she very sweet and very patient with me. love her to piece…read more Just wanted to say a massive thank you for the amazing piercing experience! You were so professional and made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. The whole process was smooth and painless, and I'm absolutely loving my new piercing and downsize. I really appreciate your expertise and the care you took. I'll definitely be back for more! Giselle Husted

5.7 mi•Lundy-Trade Zone, North Valley

The third lobe is the new one!

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Soul Imagez Tattoo

4.8(645 reviews)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I love the tattoo and Kayla was AMAZing, so talented thoughtful. I knew I was…read morein good hands from the start. The place is so beautiful and clean my sister said it looks hospital clean but with modern decor. I am so happy I will most definitely be back. A great experience for my first tattoo (at age 62!) and the tattoo is a beautiful work of art.

I love the vibe of this place! Lila is my artist! She IS such a creative talent with amazing skill!…read moreShe is helping bring my vision to life. I trust her completely! We are working on a huge project and it's coming along better than I envisioned. Everyone in that place does amazing work. Since I'm there weekly I see a lot of their pieces! AND it all starts with Ash at the front! She is just RAD! Bravo! See you soon Lila!

3.0 mi•O'Brien Tract, Fairgrounds

Mana Revolución De Amor tattoo - Angelica

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Additional hummingbird done by Nic.

Pokt Piercing

4.8(161 reviews)

The location was easy to find. I had some piercings I needed changed out. I was notified that my…read morejewelry was no good , Nikki was so sweet, patient and super informative. Once I decided on the new jewelry I liked she set up to change everything out. Everything was super clean and she was quick. The decor in her shop is soooo cute. Pink everything! I'll be sure to go back for more jewelry and maybe even some new piercings. Thank you for carrying jewelry for sensitive skin. My piercings are no longer irritated and healed up nicely.

I came in for a swollen vertical helix that I needed to get upsized. Coming to Pokt Piercing…read morestarted out as a last ditch effort since almost every other place was closed at 8pm. AND I'M SO GLAD I DID, I couldn't have had a better experience. Nikki was so incredibly kind, patient, and reassuring throughout the entire process. She really went above-and-beyond during a stressful moment. It made me feel way less anxious since I knew I was in great hands. It's obvious that she cares about her customers and that piercing is something she's passionate about. Nikki may just be the best/kindest piercer I've ever met (and I didn't even get pierced)! I would absolutely recommend her to all of my friends. I don't think it's possible to find better service. Thank you Nikki!!

Styled ear with yellow gold and a fully healed conch with a fun hoop.

Conch piercing

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Styling with all 14k Yellow Gold jewelry

Razzberry Lips

4.5(227 reviews)

7.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

I believe this is the best piercing place in town! The owner…read morehas years of experience and knows what she's doing. She has created a fun and warm working environment to put families at ease! Highly recommend recommended!

Wife booked an appointment (mostly done by appointment with walk-ins on weekends) after a…read morerecommendation from our friends. It was time for our little one to get her ears pierced! Although we were a bit nervous for the piercing, Razzberry Lips' staff was excellent with their explanations and handling our young one throughout the entire process. They provided the numbing cream and then walked us through step by step and our little girl soon had her ears pierced without too much fuss. It is located within the building across from Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. If you are arriving near opening, you may need to call to have them let you in. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this to anyone considering ear piercing and specifically for young ones! So much so, we told our friends who got their daughter's ear pierced the very next weekend!

1.3 mi•St. Leo's, Downtown

Pink heart

Pink ice

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Body Exotic

4.4(281 reviews)

Daniel is very professional, thorough, and overall a great person. I felt comfortable throughout my…read moreentire experience from setting up an appointment, mapping out my piercings, and the actual piercing process. Daniel takes the sanitation protocols seriously and is very organized. Highly recommend working with Daniel!

Wonderful experience! Got my 14 yr olds first double love piercing here and Daniel was so…read moreknowledgeable and helpful with all our questions. He spent good amount of time with placement, which was so appreciated, and made sure to check in with my son in what he liked. His piercings looked great! Would return again. Funny because I had gotten my belly button pierced here when I turned 18 so it was full circle to bring my child here.

1.8 mi•Auzerais-Josefa, Downtown

Gold spider for Medusa piercing

Gold bar with gems (left) and titanium bar with gems (right).

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Lobby

Players Ink

4.4(561 reviews)

Went to choose new jewelry and was greeted as soon as I stepped in the building by Daniel. He…read morehelped a friend and I choose jewelry out of the freeway selections and did the jewelry change out. He was very professional and super nice. Highly recommend.

I loved this piercing. Daniel and Adrian did an excellent job. I will definitely come bac.read more

Same thing!

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Nostril piercing healed after 8 months

Baby Ear Piercing

4.8(404 reviews)

1.3 mi•West San Jose

Available by appointment

Certified professionals

I chose this place because they specialize in baby ear piercings, and I assumed that meant they…read morewould use a needle rather than a piercing gun. Unfortunately, they used a piercing gun on my daughter, which was disappointing since that wasn't what I expected. By the time we realized it, everything was moving so quickly and we were already there, so we decided to go through with it. The staff was patient and professional throughout the appointment, and the piercing itself was completed efficiently. However, the overall experience didn't quite match the premium price point. We paid around $300, which I expected, but I'm not sure the experience justified the cost. One thing that stood out was the amount of information sent before the appointment and posted online. While I appreciate being informed, it felt overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The website and instructions could be simplified quite a bit. When we arrived, the owner came to our car wearing a large face shield mask, which honestly startled us. I think the appearance made everyone extra scared. Overall, the service was fine and the staff was patient, but I was expecting a warmer, more bubbly experience, especially for a business focused on babies and young children. The biggest disappointment was learning that a piercing gun was used. Because of that, I'm not sure we would return, but the experience wasn't bad enough to warrant a lower rating.

We took our baby based on all the good reviews and it's definitely reflective on the type of…read moreservice we had. Taking our child had us super nervous but Angel walked us step by step and made this whole process as quick and painless as possible. Walking into the shop you can just see how well maintained and super clean the shop is. The attention to detail was unmatched as my daughter's ear piercing came out looking perfect and the placement is exactly where we liked it. Will recommend Angel to all my friends/family/ and clients. Thank you Baby Ear Piercing for a great experience!

Getting our first (and second) ear piercings!

All Items for Each & Every Baby Ear Piercing Procedure are New, Disposable & Non-Reusable. Expert Piercer at Kids Ear Piercing.

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A more close up view of her selection

Vampire Battle Mansion Tattoo and Piercing

4.9(124 reviews)

2.1 mi•Newhall

I really like this piercing and tattoo studio. I came a couple of weeks ago for an ear lobe…read morepiercing and was scheduled with Eoin. I wanted to get a third hole on both ears. My piercer was really friendly and answered my questions. I felt comfortable and the piercing actually didn't hurt that much at all. Came back today to downsize and scheduled with Eoin. They did an excellent job again. Didn't feel a thing. I will come back and get more piercings. I really recommend and everyone was friendly.

Went here to get a tattoo for my late mom and I have to say: WOW! Not only was the shop super cool…read moreand chill, I didn't feel any pressure to get anything I didn't want done. The staff are amazingly nice and super funny. Enoc not only did an awesome job on my tattoo, but he made sure that I was comfortable and at ease. Definately coming back for any future tattoos.

Finished product

Final tattoo from Shania (hellishxtattoos)

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The owner of the shop did my best friend's tattoo!!

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Ari K.

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4 years ago

if you're looking for a piercing, get it from nikki, she is super kind and will guide you throughout the entire process, there's a reason why she has all 5 stars on yelp i myself am an idiot and failed to properly take care of my snake bite piercings, it led to them getting irritated and sinking into my lip, and when I visited again to get my jewelry downsized, i was passive-aggressively scolded at in nikki's disappointed white woman teacher tone, it made me feel sad (jokes) i paid $110 for the snake bites with basic jewelry, after getting them upsized, i feel much better and the piercings themselves are aligned very straight! 10/10 would recommend to everyone who wants their first piercing, nikki is crazy good at her job! read more

Joshua O.

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4 years ago

Want to give a shout out to Oscar. Did a walk in with friends to check the place out. He greeted me and showed my his work. I gave him a image to work with and he scaled it down for the spot I wanted. Really happy with the work and good pricing. read more

Amy P.

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5 days ago

Sweet place! Amazing atmosphere. Chris and Hustle are so talented, friendly, and create a great environment. Came in for a flash sale they were having and it was overall a really fun and positive experience. read more

Nick F.

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5 years ago

I've met the crew recently, but known Ramonbrant for years. They are all awesome artist and I can't wait to get tattooed in this new shop.

Yonkos Tattoo Studio - tattoo - Updated September 2026

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