Ear Piercing reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 323 Reddit reviews across 51 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Ear Piercing brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/glasgow, r/piercing, r/minnesota, r/akron, r/Liverpool. Top-rated brands include Tattoo Shop (4.9/5), Good Life (5.0/5), Nirvana (5.0/5).
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Reviews323
Subreddits51
Posts56
Brands99
Products4
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#1
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."
#2
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!"
#3
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!"
#4
Rowan
4.6
(10)
"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."
"Rowan through Target is great, it's a registered nurse that comes in to Target."
"They do cartilage piercings too, which is where I got one of mine done."
"[Piercings by nurses]"
"The piercings are done by licensed nurses"
"Rowan piercing studio in Baybrook Mall is a good place"
"Rowan in Westport"
"Just got my doubles done at Rowan!"
"Took my medically complex 6 year old daughter there, a little spendy but definitely worth it."
#5
Evil by the Needle
5.0
(9)
"Evil by the needle."
"APP certified yes!"
"Evil by the Needle is the only certified piercer in town"
"Evil by the needle always"
"Evil by the needle or crystal moon. All my piercings have been done by Jamie at Evil and she is literally the best."
"Evil by the needle! i have 23 piercings and theyve done about 20 of mine & all 13 of my face piercings. highly recommend"
"My both daughters and my wife have multiple ear piercings from evil by the needle."
"Evil by the needle 100%. I went for my belly button, sister went for her ears. Great experiences both time!"
"Evil by the needle!"
#6
Daith piercing
4.3
(9)
"I definitely recommend daith. My easiest ear piercing and I felt like it healed pretty quickly."
"I recommend a daith, easiest peircing Iv had out of my 9 Iv got in total."
"I *highly* recommend the daith; it looks really cool and, for me, hasn't been hard to heal at all."
"I can also recommend daith, the healing process was very easy for me, altough i did somehow get a bump on it, it went away pretty fast, i was careful with it"
"I also love my daith piercing. I never had any problems with it except for day 2 when I went to itch my ear without thinking and bumped it ... it healed amazingly"
"I decided to get a daith on my right ear and it looks pretty cute :)"
"I had my daith done recently and it has been no trouble at all. Absolutely no pain after the actual piercing and that was only 2 seconds of pain."
"I have three lobes on each ear, helix and conch on my right, and daith on my left!! i would recommend it as it’s easier to sleep on and it gives great balance."
"I recommend a daith piercing. I got mine done a couple of weeks ago and I love it."
#7
Medusa
4.7
(7)
"The duo at Medusa are really lovely and welcoming and patient"
"Medusa is the best around, they're on Hope Street. They have done all my piercings"
"Medusa piercing is utterly brilliant."
"Medusa piercing!! shes the best and really friendly"
"Medusa Piercing is super friendly"
"Medusa by the everyman theatre is lovely, always pretty busy though so you will need to pre book"
"The piercing artist is really polite. My piercing was uneven and they offered to repierce it for free which was really kind."
#8
Claire's
1.8
(17)
"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."
"I would not go to Claire's for even a standard lobe piercing. A tattoo or piercing shop is better for your piercing in the long run."
"I've had a very crooked piercing for 30 years from an 18 year old Claire's employee with a piercing gun."
"Not claire’s"
"I had my 2nd ear piercing there and they were so uneven."
"Claire's did my piercings in 2010 and fucked them up so bad i still have scar tissue"
"The overwhelming consensus is Claire's is awful. Find a piercer with a good reputation."
#9
TRX
5.0
(6)
"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!"
"TRX was a great place for my kiddo when they got their ears done. They are super professional and will treat you right."
#10
Red Room Adorned
5.0
(6)
"Red room adorned is awesome."
"I love Red Room Adorned!"
"They are so so good! Super nice and really helpful and sweet"
"I like Red Room adorned, they’re flexible and nice."
"Red Room Adorned"
"Red room adorned"
#11
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."
#12
Conch Piercing
4.0
(7)
"My conch was by far the easiest piercing to heal ... it healed in exactly 6 months, only downside is not wearing airpods for some time!"
"I like my conch so much if I don’t have the anatomy for a daith on my left ear, I’ll get another conch."
"So far the conch is winning! But when you got it pierced did you start with a stud? Or a hoop?"
"Conch! I had mine done and I loved it with a hoop in! Didn't hurt much."
"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"
#13
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."
#14
Stay True
5.0
(5)
"I just took my 5yo daughter to Stay True in newington and it was a great experience."
"Stay True Piercing in Newington! THEY DO THE BEST WORK! Ever so friendly!"
"Stay True! They’re awesome, and I recommend them to everyone."
"I second Stay True in Newington! They did both my daughter’s ears and they were incredibly clean and made them feel comfortable."
"Alexis at Stay True in Newington has done all of my piercings, I’ll never go anywhere else."
#15
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."
#16
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!"
#17
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."
#18
Stocko
5.0
(4)
"He's a great guy, super friendly and was really nice about my anxiety"
"My wife recommends Stocko to literally anyone who will listen. Lovely guy and very good at what he does"
"Stocko the Piercer, he’s very friendly, good at what he does, and I’ve always felt welcome."
"I'll always recommend Stocko at Electric Tattoo"
#19
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."
#20
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."
#21
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."
#22
Twisted Images
4.3
(4)
"I second Twisted Images. Pat and Amy are both fabulous!"
"Try Twisted Images, our kid's experience was apparently great"
"Twisted image is great and the youngest they do is 7."
"Pat is amazing and I believe has pierced children"
#23
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."
#24
Clove
5.0
(3)
"I second Clove they are amazing."
"Clove!"
"The piercer, Atom, is incredible."
#25
Black Diamond
5.0
(3)
"Black diamond was awesome with my daughter but she was 13 at the time."
"I second BD— gotten multiple piercings, everyone is kind and professional"
"I've used both Black Diamond in West Hartford, and Stay True in Newington, and was pleased with both."
#26
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."
#27
Crystal Moon
5.0
(3)
"Sterile needles are the way to go, and Crystal Moon is wonderful with kiddos!!"
"Annie at Crystal Moon hands down!"
"I love Annie at Crystal Moon, but have also had good experiences with Evil by the Needle."
#28
Owl and the Pussycat
5.0
(3)
"Owl and the pussycat!."
"Owl and the pussycat!."
"Owl and the Pussycat on Norfolk Row are lovely!"
#29
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."
#30
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 !!"
#31
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."
#32
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."
#33
Eye of Jade
5.0
(3)
"Eye of Jade! Jim did my septum and it was super easy."
"We had our daughter's ears done at Eye of Jade and they did a really nice job."
"Eye of Jade"
#34
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."
#35
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 :)"
#36
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."
#37
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!"
#38
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."
#39
Clarity Piercing
5.0
(3)
"Clarity piercing! Shea is the best!"
"Seconding clarity piercing, I was very very impressed by this place"
"Clarity Piercing In Durham 100%. Do not go anywhere that pierces with a gun."
#40
Spica
5.0
(3)
"Spica!! Alexia is so wonderful and calming and patient."
"Another vote for Spica. Great shop, your child will be pierced by the owner, who is great with kids and a consummate professional."
"We had a great kid experience at Spica on Franklin St. Very calm, knowledgeable, and professional."
#41
Studs
4.7
(3)
"I went to Studs in Gold Coast and they were lovely. Needle piercing with a flat back body safe metal."
"I just got my third piercing at studs on newbury street and i love them."
"I got a stacked lobe piercing at Studs in the Gold Coast and was really happy with the service and jewelry options!"
#42
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."
#43
Identity
4.7
(3)
"Do not!! Go to Identity piercing. They’re more money, but it’s much less trauma to your earlobes and they’ll heal much better."
"I would actually recommend identity body piercing, I went to the one in Roscoe village. They did my cartilage piercing and I had a great experience."
"Identity is a great piercing shop."
#44
Dogstar
4.7
(3)
"I love Dogstar — always a great experience"
"We had a great experience at Dogstar. It was expensive, but very clean, excellent with my kid"
"We liked dogstar"
#45
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."
#46
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"
#47
Studio XIII
5.0
(2)
"I can’t recommend Sarah enough."
"Sarah at Studio XIII"
#48
Good Form
5.0
(2)
"Good Form or Black Flag."
"Good Form or Black Flag are the gold standard for piercing in Nanaimo."
#49
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."
#50
Holier Than Thou
5.0
(2)
"Love HTT, amazing people."
"At Holier Than Thou they have an option on the form to fill in if you’re autistic or have any sensory needs and they’ll do their best to help you!"
#51
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."
#52
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."
#53
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."
#54
Red Room
5.0
(2)
"Red room. Only go to a pathogen certified shop with a real piercer."
"Go to a tattoo parlor or professional like red room"
#55
Rockstar
5.0
(2)
"Rockstar piercing is worth a short drive."
"Had a really good experience at Rockstar piercing in Hyde Square in JP."
#56
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."
#57
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."
#58
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)"
#59
Electric Strawberry
5.0
(2)
"Fantastic staff and selection of jewelry."
"My children liked Electric Strawberry and have gone back multiple times."
#60
New Element
5.0
(2)
"New element is great for this. Highly recommend."
"Pick the tattoo parlor. New element is just great."
#61
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.💕"
#62
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."
#63
Royal Pain
5.0
(2)
"I’m also gonna rec Royal Pain!"
"They did my nostril piercing and I'm very pleased."
#64
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."
#65
Be The Change
5.0
(2)
"Amber is an amazing piercer and has an incredible business."
"Amber at Be the Change"
#66
Rock Star
5.0
(2)
"Rockstar by far."
"They’re fantastic."
#67
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."
#68
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."
#69
Skin Deep
5.0
(2)
"We took our daughter there and it was a great experience"
"Skin deep is really the only answer here"
#70
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!"
#71
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."
#72
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."
#73
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!"
#74
Kitten Flower
4.5
(2)
"Kitten flower!"
"Any tattoo shop. I’ve been to Kitten Flower too."
#75
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."
#76
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."
#77
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."
#78
Ulta
4.0
(2)
"Ulta now does ear piercing. Minimum age is 3 months old."
"Ulta did a great job on my daughters ears."
#79
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."
#80
Medusas
3.5
(2)
"Go to medusas! super nice and super quick."
"Lotus body adornment or Medusas piercing studio."
#81
Tatu
3.0
(2)
"I took my daughter to Tatu in mall st Matthews. We were happy with them."
"Our daughter’s lobes were crooked and one was so close to the bottom of her lobe. We took them out within a week and let them fully heal."
#82
Dr Boucher
5.0
(1)
"Look up Dr Boucher. He's a private pediatrician but he got tired of seeing kids cartilage destroyed."
#83
The Black Hole
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend The Black Hole on the Eastside of Portland."
#84
Zenith Piercing
5.0
(1)
"If near Duluth Danny at zenith piercing."
#85
High Priestess
5.0
(1)
"We had a great experience at High Priestess with our 5 yr old."
#86
Destination Ink
5.0
(1)
"Magnolia is super funny and friendly and I can't recommend them enough"
#87
Die Hard
5.0
(1)
"Die hard in Albany is the place i always go!"
#88
Baron Art
5.0
(1)
"Wonderful experiences at baron art tattoo studio"
#89
Pacific Sangha
5.0
(1)
"Was really happy with my services there"
#90
Bold Street Piercing
5.0
(1)
"I've always had a good experience at Bold Street Piercing"
#91
Modern Ritual
5.0
(1)
"They only take kids 6+."
#92
BVLA
5.0
(1)
"If you’re willing to make a small investment BVLA is a great choice"
#93
Santorium Tattoos
5.0
(1)
"Rafael Flocco from Santorium Tattoos on Drummond street is fantastic."
#94
Ink Side Out
4.0
(1)
"Ink side out in Norwalk!"
#95
Lucidstudio
4.0
(1)
"There’s a tattoo shop in the Winmore neighborhood that did my daughter"
#96
Target
4.0
(1)
"We had our daughter's done at Target."
#97
Pippa and Penny
4.0
(1)
"I was very happy with Pippa and Penny, but it was a bit pricey."
#98
Lovisa
3.0
(1)
"Lovisa do it in store but best bet is to go to a piercing specialist."
#99
Access All Areas
1.0
(1)
"Definitely avoid ‘access all areas’, they did my tongue and absolutely butchered it."
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