Best ear piercing on Reddit

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Tattoo Shop

4.9

(15)

"As an adult I went to a great tattoo shop and had piercings done with zero problems."

"Tattoo and piercing shops take sanitation very seriously. Only go there."

"I would definitely check out a local tattoo shop. They are specially trained to do so"

"Go to a tattoo shop! They typically have experienced body piercers."

"Go to a tattoo shop someone recommends that has a piercer."

"Tattoo piercing shop. I use to get mine at the mall and it was always a disaster."

"Seriously tattoo shop that does piercings."

"Your best bet is going to be a tattoo/piercing shop."

"Go to a tattoo shop for sure. I recommend finding a piercer that is a member of the Association of Professional Piercers."

"Seconding tattoo shop."

Good Life

5.0

(14)

"As others have said- Good Life. I’ve gotten most of my piercings there."

"Came to recommend Good Life."

"Good Life in Highland Square. Every piercing for a person I know has been there and it's been phenomenal."

"I've taken two of my daughters to Good Life, and I recommend them to everyone!"

"Another vote for Good Life. It’s where I’d take a kid."

"I've taken two of my daughters to Good Life, and I recommend them to everyone!"

"I was also going to recommend Good Life."

"Especially Heather there - she did mine for the first time when I was 28 and it was insanely easy."

"I'm not a youth by age, but certainly by demeanor and I got my ears pierced at Good Life back in November."

"Another vote for Good Life. Piercing is all they do and they are amazing at it!"

Nirvana

5.0

(11)

"Nirvana are the best imho. They've done all 5 of mine & every one turned out perfect."

"Nirvana."

"Nirvana!"

"Nirvana have done 7 of my piercings - definitely recommend."

"I would recommend Nirvana or Forest both are excellent maybe a wee bit dearer than others but totally worth it."

"I get all mine at Nirvana, highly recommended them too!"

"Got the majority of mine from Nirvana, definitely recommend."

"I have recommended several friends too."

"Nirvana, but they might not do lobes and industrial at the same time."

"Always Nirvana!"

Thou Art

5.0

(6)

"Thou art, chapel walk."

"Thou Art were very good when I had mine done."

"Would recommend The Owl and The Pussycat or Thou Art."

"I'd definitely recommend Thou Art down Chapel Walk in town."

"Another vote for Thou Art! I had a great experience with them and everyone was so friendly."

"I’ve had a great experience at Thou Art for my first piercing, I would recommend."

Rowan

4.8

(6)

"They do young kids, and it is done by a nurse with the ear gun and numbing."

"Very good with kids and all employees are certified Nurses."

"They do cartilage piercings too, which is where I got one of mine done."

"[Piercings by nurses]"

"The piercings are done by licensed nurses"

"Took my medically complex 6 year old daughter there, a little spendy but definitely worth it."

Pediatrician

4.2

(6)

"But I advise to go for a pediatrician."

"We just had two of our kids done by the pediatrician."

"Check with your pediatrician. When my kids were little their pediatrician office would do it."

"The ear lobe is the typical location for children’s ear piercings. I’d recommend it."

"Bit of a long shot but it’s worth asking if your pediatrician does ear piercing."

"Go to a pediatrician."

Black Flag

5.0

(5)

"Black flag 100%!!!"

"Black Flag - truly wonderful."

"I've only been to Black Flag but they were super friendly, professional."

"Black flag was an amazing place for my daughter's ears."

"I’ve been to both and both are equally reputable, professional and top quality."

TRX

5.0

(5)

"TRX! Love them."

"TRX or Self Inflicted have been my go to shops"

"Two different piercers at TRX have both been amazing"

"TRX on Grand."

"TRX on South Grand!"

3 Ravens

5.0

(5)

"3 Ravens was great, highly recommend."

"3Ravens. My kid has some pretty serious sensory issues, they did a good job."

"Another Vote for 3 Ravens!"

"We couldn't have been happier!!"

"I'll report back on the experience, but I'm sure it will be fine."

#10

Blue Crab

5.0

(5)

"Blue Crab! When I was there to get a piercing, there was a little girl who had the appointment before me and was nervous."

"They did an amazing job throughout the entire process."

"They are super friendly, the equipment is clean."

"Second Blue Crab. They are awesome."

"I had my ears pierced there by Angel, and it was a great experience!"

#11

Claire's

2.0

(12)

"Claire's is sooo inexpensive plus youll get coupons for a free earring every month for a year."

"I had my 5th grader done at Claire’s. Two people did it insync - one shock."

"Nobody suggesting Clair’s??? 😂"

"Several years ago we just took our younger daughter to Claire’s at the mall to get her ears pierced."

"Not claire’s"

"Yeah apparently nobody does Claire's anymore."

"Kids ear got infected twice when we went."

"HUGE mistake. They have no business piercing ears."

"Not Claire’s lol"

"Avoid Claire’s accessories at all costs. Got my helix pierced, it got infected."

#12

Sacred Siren

5.0

(4)

"They did a fantastic job of easing her fears."

"Another vote for Sacred Siren. They have you go back for a check-up and downsizing a couple months after and take super good care of the kids."

"They are a great piercing spot and they will pierce kids lobes."

"I had my daughters done there a few months ago."

#13

Anatomic Body Piercing

5.0

(4)

"Anatomic is the best."

"Another recommendation for Anatomic."

"I'll second Anatomic."

"Anatomic Body Piercing is the only shop in Gainesville that is certified."

#14

Neon Dragon

4.5

(4)

"Neon Dragon has done all 7 of my piercings, I'd suggest them."

"They did a great job for my kiddo."

"I’ve had food experiences there."

"Pricy but so worth it."

#15

Rising Tides

5.0

(3)

"My niece had hers done when she was around 8 at Rising Tides and it was perfect."

"Also rising tides is amazing too"

"They have a big emphasis on consent from the kid, so I'm not totally sure if they will do that young, but worth an ask."

#16

Forest Piercing

5.0

(3)

"Forest piercing, expensive but worth it."

"The three I’d recommend."

"Forest Piercing, 4 mins walk from Cowcaddens subway. Lola Slider is the owner and is one of the best piercers in the UK."

#17

Piercings by Jill

5.0

(3)

"If I could scream it from the rooftops, I would! Piercings by Jill!!!"

"Another recommendation for Piercings by Jill. She does the piercings out of her home."

"Great experience, no piercing gun."

#18

Pain and Wonder

5.0

(3)

"I think they’re doing a special."

"The experience was top-notch."

"Randy at Pain and Wonder is super nice and knowledgeable."

#19

Clove

5.0

(3)

"I second Clove they are amazing."

"Clove!"

"The piercer, Atom, is incredible."

#20

Decorum

5.0

(3)

"I vote for Decorum too, everyone is so kind there and have a great jewelry selection"

"Decorum on Plainfield and Iris on wealthy are both solid!"

"Decorum! I’ve always had great experiences there :)"

#21

The Studio

5.0

(3)

"The Studio, Nirvana, Mortez, or Forest."

"'The Studio' near Central Station I went to for a lip piercing - It's very good."

"The studio near central is a great place to go for piercings !!"

#22

Mortez

5.0

(3)

"Mortez on George street are amazing!"

"Been going to Mortez for my last few piercings/jewellery changes and highly recommend!"

"I recently went to Mortez on George Street."

#23

Enigma

5.0

(3)

"Had a very good experience at Enigma recently. Definitely recommend them."

"Enigma is my first choice all star second choice both are very good and do quality clean safe piercings."

"I go to enigma on delmar for all my piercings and they have never disappointed!"

#24

Owl and the Pussycat

5.0

(3)

"Owl and the pussycat!."

"Owl and the Pussycat on Norfolk Row are lovely!"

#25

Onyx

5.0

(3)

"Onyx inside of Big O is really great."

"Go where they’ll do it properly with a needle like a tattoo/piercing place."

"I only go to Oynx. They have APP piercers."

#26

Iron Brush

5.0

(3)

"So is the piercer in Iron Brush."

"Ironbrush or ink machine as everyone is saying are go to locations for trust worthy work."

"All 3 piercers at iron brush would be amazing with kids."

#27

Luar Body Piercing

5.0

(3)

"Really nice environment. Clean. Quieter than most shops."

"Luar is definitely your best bet, they are so professional and do an amazing job."

"The staff is so kind and helpful."

#28

Tattoo Parlor

4.7

(3)

"Tattoo parlors. They're waaaaay more sanitary."

"Never clairs. Tatto parlor all the way hit doesn't hurt nearly as much."

"We went to the tattoo parlor by the mall for my daughter's ears on her tenth birthday."

#29

Deep Roots

4.7

(3)

"I know different people have mixed feelings abt them... they've been great every time."

"Deep roots, Lynnwood. Frankie is the best, hands down."

"I’ve had great experiences with Deep Roots in lynnwood. Super clean, professional, and patient piercers."

#30

Asylum

4.3

(3)

"Shane at Asylum on Electric road "

"I have 21 piercings all but 4 are from asylum and tbh as long as you don’t have jess it’ll be fine. mikey and shane are great"

"I got all my piercings (~14 )at asylum- NOT JESSICA!!! i only see mikey or shane"

#31

Conch Piercing

4.0

(3)

"My partner really likes the conch they have and I've heard from others they're great to have too!"

"A conch on the left ear and a double helix or two flats on the right ear would look really nice on your ears."

"Conch and 2 or even 3 flats would be very complimentary"

#32

Anatomic

5.0

(2)

"The only option for safe, clean, well-healing piercings in this town as far as I'm concerned is Anatomic."

"Best bet would any tattoo shop that also does piercing."

#33

The Piercing Urge

5.0

(2)

"The Piercing Urge are awesome"

"Highly recommend! They were patient, respectful and took their time to explain the process."

#34

Chameleon

5.0

(2)

"I love Chameleon! they are moving eventually (not sure when) to East Watertown under the name 'True Love'."

"My wife and friends had good experiences at Chameleon in Harvard Sq."

#35

Electric Strawberry

5.0

(2)

"Fantastic staff and selection of jewelry."

"My children liked Electric Strawberry and have gone back multiple times."

#36

Bella

5.0

(2)

"Bella is wonderful! I’ve been going for years and have many friends as well with very positive experiences."

"Bella is the best.💕"

#37

Tattoo parlors

5.0

(2)

"I agree with the tattoo parlors suggestion- that’s where I’ve gotten all my piercings and they’ve gone perfectly."

"Most hygienic and painless places I've ever been."

#38

On Point Piercing Studio

5.0

(2)

"We took my daughter to 'On Point Piercing Studio' on Dumbarton Rd in Whiteinch as we'd heard they were great."

"Thoroughly recommended."

#39

Skyland Body Arts

5.0

(2)

"They are wonderful and I highly recommend."

"[Skyland Body Arts](https://www.instagram.com/skylandbodyarts?igshid=ODA1NTc5OTg5Nw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)"

#40

Be The Change

5.0

(2)

"Amber is an amazing piercer and has an incredible business."

"Amber at Be the Change"

#41

Rockstar

5.0

(2)

"Rockstar piercing is worth a short drive."

"Had a really good experience at Rockstar piercing in Hyde Square in JP."

#42

Studio XIII

5.0

(2)

"I can’t recommend Sarah enough."

"Sarah at Studio XIII"

#43

Robot Piercing

5.0

(2)

"Robot Piercing is my go to. Jo and her team are great!"

"Jo at Robot Piercing and Tattoo has pierced through scar tissue for me."

#44

Adorn West

5.0

(2)

"I recommend Adorn West or Black Hole for piercings"

"I've had great experiences at adorn west for me and my kids."

#45

Trilogy

5.0

(2)

"I’ll be taking my child to trilogy when it’s time."

"Sydney pierced my 7 year old’s ears and we had a wonderful experience."

#46

Stingray

5.0

(2)

"It was a good experience."

"I've gone to Stingray in Allston for a few piercings, and they've been great."

#47

Royal Pain

5.0

(2)

"I’m also gonna rec Royal Pain!"

"They did my nostril piercing and I'm very pleased."

#48

New Element

5.0

(2)

"New element is great for this. Highly recommend."

"Pick the tattoo parlor. New element is just great."

#49

Sati Body Arts

5.0

(2)

"I cannot recommend Sati Body Arts enough!! I have had three piercings by him now."

"HIGHLY recommend. He redid my nose after it got messed up at asylum."

#50

Good Form

5.0

(2)

"Good Form or Black Flag."

"Good Form or Black Flag are the gold standard for piercing in Nanaimo."

#51

Hair House

5.0

(2)

"The best experience I had was at Hairhouse. For real."

"If you are in the west, hair house Highpoint are great as are skin candy!"

#52

Rock Star

5.0

(2)

"Rockstar by far."

"They’re fantastic."

#53

Skin Deep

5.0

(2)

"We took our daughter there and it was a great experience"

"Skin deep is really the only answer here"

#54

Sati

5.0

(2)

"I feel his pricing was comparable to Asylum, but I liked Sati's jewelry options better."

"I had a great experience at Sati as well!"

#55

Tattoo and Piercing Shop

5.0

(2)

"Go to a proper tattoo and piercing shop. They will ensure it’s done properly."

"I’ve definitely heard that it’s better to get it done in a tattoo and piercing shop."

#56

Big Brain

5.0

(2)

"I’ve done Big Brain for nearly all my piercings and they’ve been GREAT!!"

"Go to a tattoo/piercing shop, Big Brain or Liquid Courage both have great piercers."

#57

Kitten Flower

4.5

(2)

"Kitten flower!"

"Any tattoo shop. I’ve been to Kitten Flower too."

#58

Owl and Pussycat

4.5

(2)

"Another vote for owl and pussycat — lisa and her team are so kind and patient."

"I’ve used Owl & Pussycat and Feline - all good, clean and reasonable price."

#59

Feline

4.5

(2)

"Feline on Hickmott road. Georgina is THE best."

"Feline’s my preferred one tho as Georgina always makes it such a relaxed experience."

#60

Pure Thirteen

4.5

(2)

"Celeste did my daughter’s a couple of years ago. She was wonderful."

"I usually go to pure thirteen inside of wolf chase. Do not get piercings with a piercing gun."

#61

Living Canvas

4.0

(2)

"If you go to living canvas they require a birth certificate for kids i believe!! just a heads up."

"Living canvas will tattoo ears for minors as long as they have a parent or guardian present."

#62

Medusas

3.5

(2)

"Go to medusas! super nice and super quick."

"Lotus body adornment or Medusas piercing studio."

#63

La Lobe

5.0

(1)

"La lobe in Dallas or lily grace in Frisco. Hollow bore needle only."

#64

YMCA

5.0

(1)

"I recommend the YMCA!!!"

#65

Frog Alley Piercing and Tattoo

5.0

(1)

"Frog Alley Piercing and Tattoo is still doing piercings, apparently."

#66

Tribal Body Art

5.0

(1)

"Tribal Body Art! Xx"

#67

Piercing Parlor

5.0

(1)

"Bring your kid to the piercing parlor to make an appointment, talk to the staff and ask questions."

#68

Pacific Sangha

5.0

(1)

"Was really happy with my services there"

#69

Middlebury/Burlington/Montpelier

5.0

(1)

"Doing it at a tattoo/piercing shop with a licensed piercer is the only right way to do this."

#70

Pain for Sale

5.0

(1)

"I had mine done at pain for sale on Plainfield a number of years ago."

#71

Iris

5.0

(1)

"Iris in eastown is wonderful"

#72

Honest to Goodness

5.0

(1)

"George at/in Honest to Goodness."

#73

Surfside Pediatrics

5.0

(1)

"They were professional, clean, and provided the earrings."

#74

Randy Adams

5.0

(1)

"Randy Adams on Lancaster in Handley"

#75

Dr. James Simony, MD

5.0

(1)

"He's an awesome doctor!!"

#76

Bone Deep Tattoo

5.0

(1)

"I took my daughter there to get her ears pierced, and it was a wonderful experience."

#77

Bone Deep Piercing

5.0

(1)

"Camarillo not Ventura, but Bone Deep Piercing is great!"

#78

Sterling Silver Earrings

5.0

(1)

"Go to a place that uses a real needle, not a piercing gun."

#79

Empire

5.0

(1)

"Greg at Empire"

#80

Golden Spiral

5.0

(1)

"The piercer, Wendy, is amazing at piercing."

#81

In Four Seasons

5.0

(1)

"I think her name is Ali. She did my nephews 2 weeks ago."

#82

Diamond Thieves

5.0

(1)

"They did a great job."

#83

Skin City Tattoo and Body Piercing

5.0

(1)

"Super cool staff"

#84

Dark Mark

5.0

(1)

"Ask for Ajay at Dark Mark"

#85

Time Bomb Tattoo

5.0

(1)

"It was great!"

#86

Ironwood Ink

5.0

(1)

"Cassidy at Ironwood Ink hands down!"

#87

Hold Steady Tattoo

5.0

(1)

"John the piercer did mine and he’s good."

#88

Inferno Ink

5.0

(1)

"Super clean too."

#89

My Friend Kate

5.0

(1)

"Best place hands down."

#90

Blue Banana

5.0

(1)

"They were great!"

#91

piercingbyrhi

5.0

(1)

"I’d recommend piercingbyrhi on instagram"

#92

Elevated Tattoo

5.0

(1)

"Sam with Elevated Tattoo. Best experience!!"

#93

Target

4.0

(1)

"We had our daughter's done at Target."

#94

Jewelers

4.0

(1)

"Can go to get jewelers, they are a bit hygienic because they heat the poker to red hot before piercing."

#95

Ventura Tattoo & Piercing

4.0

(1)

"Piercing guns at places like the mall can cause trauma to the ears."

#96

Pippa and Penny

4.0

(1)

"I was very happy with Pippa and Penny, but it was a bit pricey."

#97

Jewelry Shop

4.0

(1)

"Just go to jewellery shop man."

#98

Bold and Gold

4.0

(1)

"Bold and Gold. Need to do everything online though; you can’t just pop in."

#99

Tattoo Piercing Shop

4.0

(1)

"Tattoo piercing shop. I use to get mine at the mall and it was always a disaster."

#100

Beauty Parlor

3.0

(1)

"I think any beauty parlour would be able to do that gunshot."

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