Piercer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 194 Reddit reviews across 39 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Piercer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/olympia, r/pittsburgh, r/Buffalo, r/FortCollins, r/reading. Top-rated brands include Tribal Rites (4.9/5), Metro Body Piercing (4.6/5), Urban Piercings (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews194
Subreddits39
Posts42
Brands98
Products14
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#1
Tribal Rites
4.9
(9)
"Ashley at Tribal Rites is awesome. Also the selection of jewelry there is great."
"Tribal Rites!!! Ashley is amazing. They also have the highest quality jewelry I’ve seen anywhere."
"Ashley at Tribal Rites is my personal favorite, but the whole staff there is incredible."
"Had Ashley pierce me today! told her the reddit community loves her, will definitely be going back to her for more."
"Tribal Rights is amazing 🤩"
"Ashley at Tribal Rites, hands down!"
"Tribal Rites has several good piercers. I’ve gotten 4 there and they have the highest quality jewelry and selection hands down."
"I go to Ashley at Tribal Rites and she is amazing! She did my tragus and rook, and they have healed amazingly"
"Another one for tribal rights. It’s expensive, jewelers pricey. But worth it."
#2
Metro Body Piercing
4.6
(9)
"Metro 100%!"
"I got my tongue pierced there in 98"
"The metro for sure. They may seem expensive but their expertise and jewelry are worth it. They've fixed two of my piercings that other places in town did."
"More love for Metro here. I frequent them not just for piercings but because they have the best selection of manic panic anywhere in town."
"Metro piercing. Took my niece there to get her ears pierced. Her mom was so happy with the results and the healing process."
"I love their jewelry selection and they are the only Association of Professional Piercers (APP) certified piercing studio in the area."
"Metro Body Piercings and Capitol City Tattoo & Piercings are my go to’s. Metro tends to have more jewelry in stock and are a bit pricier in my experience."
"Just got my first piercing there recently (earlobes) was definitely more expensive than I expected but besides the price it was a VERY pleasant experience."
"I liked metro body piercing downtown! A bit spendy but professional work."
#3
Urban Piercings
4.9
(8)
"100% Ben at Urban, he’s absolutely lovely and very skilled"
"Urban piercings by far. Got my first piercing there in 2009 and I still travel back to Reading to get pierced there."
"Ben at Urban Piercing! He’s done 5 of mine and he’s amazing ♥️"
"Urban piercings"
"Urban piercings 100% without a doubt"
"Urban piercings are great! They're good with children and they're also great with things like troubleshooting piercings gone wrong. I definitely recommend them."
"Always and only ever urban piercings !"
"Urban piercings are good in my experience."
#4
Anna
5.0
(7)
"Anna it is. Thanks everyone!"
"Anna is bomb AF, but I'd trust any of their regular piercers."
"Anna 4ev"
"Anna has done lobe, cartilage, and navel piercings for my daughter and me - very highly recommend!!"
"Anna did my septum and it was they did a great job, it was the easiest piercing I’ve ever gotten/healed."
"Another vote for Anna. They're professional, friendly and I've had positive experiences with all my piercings from them."
"Anna has been my favorite by far. They've done all of my piercings and jewelry changes in the last few years, including a nostril piercing!"
#5
Sacred Heart
5.0
(7)
"Adam at sacred heart!"
"All the upvotes for Adam at Sacred Heart!"
"Adam at Sacred Heart! He did my septum and I felt NOTHING!"
"5th vote for Adam!"
"Adam is great. Highly recommend!"
"Adam @ SH 100%"
"Adam at Sacred Heart is the only answer"
#6
Hot Rod
4.9
(7)
"Hot rod did my double nostrils damn near painlessly and six16 is just so professional, knowledgeable and friendly."
"I'm going to agree on Hot Rod. When I got my nipples pierced, I did a lot of research in advance. They're thoroughly prepared and will give you good advice about aftercare."
"Hot Rod always"
"The answer is and always will be Hot Rod in outside. The only shop around the city that are members of the Association of Professional Piercers, and therefore one of the only trustworthy ones!"
"Absolutely Hot Rod in the Southside. I’ve had several piercings done there (including my septum) and had a great experience every time."
"Hot Rod Piercing Company is great . Super kind folks working there."
"I got my septum pierced at Hot Rod, super quick, relatively painless"
#7
Piercology
5.0
(6)
"Go to piercology"
"I've Only ever gotten pierced there"
"They did my doubles and my nostril and they were so kind and professional."
"Piercology has a great, knowledgeable staff. Have never had a problem with them, and IMO their pricing is pretty reasonable too."
"Skills and service are unmatched"
"Piercology is the only correct answer"
#8
Pretty Little Prix
4.8
(6)
"Incredibly clean space, she walked me through the steps she took for cleanliness, very informative, easy to contact for questions after."
"Pretty little prix!! i got my helix pierced with her!!"
"Super clean, fast and fun space :)"
"Highly recommend 💝"
"I was really impressed Pretty Little Prix when I went! Also great selection of high quality jewelry!"
"I would also suggest PLP. I switched from Tony to PLP and wouldn't dream of going back."
#9
Precision Piercing
5.0
(5)
"Got to back up Presision Piercing. Guy is really good with kids. He pierced our daughter's ears and most if her friends as well. 10/10 Recoomend."
"Precision Piercing on Pacific Ave in Lacey was great. Everything was very clean and professional."
"Agree with everyone saying Guy at Precision Piercing in Lacey. He’s awesome, prices are extremely reasonable, and he talks you through everything including the process of making things super clean/sterile!"
"100% recommend Guy at Precision Piercing in Lacey. Very professional, very clean, very good at his job."
"He is the best. He pierced my daughters ears age 5 they are nicely centered. his shop was really clean."
#10
Siouxsie
4.6
(5)
"Siouxsie even helped me with piercings that other studios in Innsbruck messed up"
"Got mine at Siouxie aswell, very professional and they help alot with aftercare (recommended products, check in calls and several checkups)"
"Definitely go to Siouxie, most professional and skilled studio of the ones I know"
"Siouxie. Very professional. People from freigeist are nice, but placed and pierced all my piercings wrong and i had trouble afterwards…"
"It's been 17 years since I've got my piercing at siouxsie. Don't know if much has changed, but I think that they're good and very professional at it."
#11
TRX
5.0
(4)
"Another vote for TRX! Rhonda has done my piercings."
"TRX is amazing I highly recommend. Got my septum and eyebrow done there"
"Agree that TRX on Grand is the place to go. I’m sure they are all great but I highly recommend Zach."
"TRX on south grand is THE place for piercings in STL. Have gotten multiple there and can’t recommend it enough."
#12
Smiley Dogg
5.0
(4)
"Thor in smiley dogg, he’s done all of mine, is incredible and takes the time to consult and talk about it before you do it"
"100% I got a couple of helix piercings done by him a few weeks ago and they have healed so well. And he’s so nice and professional!"
"Thor is so professional, easy to chat to, informative and just absolutely sound as a human. He is the best person to go to for any piercings - I have 30+ so can confirm."
"Thor in smiley dogg"
#13
Highland Hyacinth
5.0
(3)
"Highland Hyacinth, got my nipple done there, very happy!"
"Additional vote for Hyacinth!"
"Highland Hyacinth, best for adults and kids"
#14
Capitol City
5.0
(3)
"Skinny at Capitol City did amazing on my snake bites! Went over everything in amazing detail and calmed me down about the whole thing! Would recommend"
"Skinny at capitol city, he is the owner and a really nice person. Shop is very clean and professional."
"Skinny at Capitol City Tattoo & Piercing."
#15
Anna & Trevor
5.0
(3)
"Anna and Trevor get my votes."
"I’ve had work done by both Anna and Trevor and highly recommend both of them!"
"Second for Anna and Trevor. Both are very friendly, professional, meticulous, and talented."
#16
Datura
4.0
(3)
"I've been going to Datura for many years now. I've had 10 piercings done there in total and have always been happy :)"
"Only place I ALWAYS heard good things about is Datura."
"Datura! definitely not woodpecker they are unfriedly as hell"
#17
Kingdom Tattoo
5.0
(2)
"They’re fantastic!"
"They are fabulous."
#18
7th Street
5.0
(2)
"Angie at 7th Street is the best!"
"I’ve had great experiences at both."
#19
Jori Zan
5.0
(2)
"I have no piercing experience with Jori Zan, but people have consistently recommended her for *AT LEAST* 15 years… like religiously."
"Jori Zan! She's amazing! She is closing her business soon, though, so I'd get in quick!"
#20
Urban Ink
5.0
(2)
"Angie at urban ink does all mine and she is so sweet and great at what she does."
"Definitely Angie at Urban Ink. I got quite a few piercings and she has always done an amazing job. Plus is she's also a RN!"
#21
Black Sheep
5.0
(2)
"She’s such nice person! If I want piercings or tattoos since moving to Bristol I go to Black Sheep. Her and Paula are the best."
"Christina at Black Sheep in Brislington is lovely."
#22
Born Weird
5.0
(2)
"All 17 of my piercings are from Born Weird and I cannot recommend them enough."
"I have been going to John at Born Weird for years and have always had the best experience."
#23
Rae
5.0
(2)
"Rae’s studio is the only piercing only studio in Cardiff. She really knows her stuff and is the best piercer I’ve been to."
"Rae is excellent, definitely seconding this suggestion."
#24
Body Manipulations
5.0
(2)
"Body Manipulations"
"I second body manipulations"
#25
Gilded Violet
5.0
(2)
"Kate Antoon, who used to work at Mantis Piercing in Greensburg, just opened her own shop, Gilded Violet in Jeanette. She’s very knowledgeable and trauma-informed!"
"She owns her business and is extremely nice! Have had multiple piercings from her and never any issues"
#26
Old School
5.0
(2)
"Old School is the highest quality piercing in Bellingham at the most reasonable pricing. I’ve had several piercings done there and always found the staff is knowledgeable & the piercers are friendly!"
"Jupiter at Old School 100%. I can't speak to the queer owned aspect, but JD is 150% queer welcoming."
#27
MetroX
5.0
(2)
"I have had many piercings from Dawn and Julia from at MetroX the shop is great and the entire staff is incredible!!"
"I’ve gotten all my piercings from dawn at metro piercing in downtown. dawn is super professional and has never done me wrong."
#28
Hippie Hoops and Holes
5.0
(2)
"I second Hippie Hoops and Holes. I got my second lobes done there and had them change out some helix jewelry I had in for way too long. They were really nice and helpful and their jewelry is good quality."
"I have had about half of my 17 piercings from Hippie Hoops and Holes and have had great experiences every time."
#29
Rumours Boutique
5.0
(2)
"Cat at rumours boutique - superb!"
"Cat at Rumours! https://www.instagram.com/piercingsbycatyoung?igsh=MTcxczE3cW90Y2Vudw=="
#30
Electrik Needle
5.0
(2)
"Breezy at Electrik Needle has done a bunch of my daughter’s and her friends piercings"
"Breezy at Electrik Needle"
#31
Chroma Collective Tattoo
4.5
(2)
"Nick Luna at Chroma Collective."
"Probably more expensive than you are looking for, but we have gone to Chroma Collective Tattoo. For us, it was worth the cost to know it would be done well and cleanly."
#32
Ivy Noir
4.5
(2)
"Went to Taylor @ Ivy Noir a couple days ago. Highly recommend."
"Ivy Noir is good. There’s also a sister company of theirs in Bonaroo Tattoo that’s good too and less busy."
#33
Elevated
4.5
(2)
"I HIGHLY recommend Elevated (they’ve done majority of my piercings)"
"Also, will second elevated. They’ve also done a great job for me"
#34
HTC
4.5
(2)
"I’ve used HTC for all of my piercings and I have never had any infections, keloids, or any other issues with them."
"HTC are some of the best but warning, they only use very expensive titanium jewelry."
#35
Southside Tattoo
4.5
(2)
"Always recommend going to Dan at Southside Tattoo. Morg is good too!"
"Southside Tattoo and Body Piercing & Hot Rod Piercing Co are both solid options."
#36
Blue Banana
4.0
(2)
"Honestly blue banana did mine no drama. just dont watch and all good takes about 10 secs for an ear, and doest hurt much more than a jab."
"I’ve had all my piercings done at Blue Banana on Queen Street and never had an issue."
#37
Frontier Tattoo Parlour
4.0
(2)
"Frontier tattoo,St Mary's street I have no personal experience with piercing there but all my tattoos are from there and I hear it's very good."
"The only place I would go is upstairs at Frontier, the tattoo parlour on St Mary's Street"
#38
Capitol City Tattoo & Piercings
4.0
(2)
"I did get my nose pierced at Capitol City Tattoo about two years ago -- They are a little cheaper than Metro but were very efficient and the shop was very clean."
"Metro Body Piercings and Capitol City Tattoo & Piercings are my go to’s. Metro tends to have more jewelry in stock and are a bit pricier in my experience."
#39
Noble
2.5
(2)
"Always had great experiences at Noble! And pretty affordable imo, I believe $30 for anywhere on the ear"
"Please for the love of God do not go to Noble"
#40
Fiat Lux Piercing Studios
5.0
(1)
"Our Fiat Lux piercing studios (two locations, Fillmore/Pac Heights & Mission) exclusively use solid 14k gold jewelry ... Our piercers would be happy to discuss your specific sensitive skin concerns as well as aftercare and healing."
#41
Cold Steel
5.0
(1)
"Second Cold Steel, it's one of the best piercing studios in the country."
#42
Cold Steel & Rose Gold
5.0
(1)
"Cold Steel America & Rose Gold have been great overall, I think they're generally 2 of the best piercing studios in SF"
#43
Wonderful and Strange
5.0
(1)
"Stop by Wonderful and Strange on N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter. Molly is one of only two APP registered piercers in the city"
#44
Purity
5.0
(1)
"Purity has always been great for me. got my ears, nose and smiley done there over the years."
#45
Piercing Room
5.0
(1)
"Piercing Room 100000%"
#46
Embe Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Embe Piercing is the most experienced guy in the city. I highly recommend him, as he’s the best option you can get."
#47
Six16
5.0
(1)
"I have always had a good experience with Six16. Nick is the owner and his wife is also a piercer at the shop now. Both are very nice to work with, incredibly professional, and super knowledgeable."
#48
Paco
5.0
(1)
"Surrounding the city, Paco in Monroeville is amazing - like hands down the best. In the city - Hot Rods is the place to go."
#49
Pittsburgh Body Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Ashlee at Pittsburgh Body Piercing in Polish Hill is great."
#50
Talon Tattoo
5.0
(1)
"Talon Tattoo is where I have gotten most of my facial and body piercings and they are phenomenal."
#51
Born Weird & Imperial
5.0
(1)
"Born Weird and Imperial are both part of the Association of Professional Piercers, and I recommend them both highly!"
#52
Modern Craft
5.0
(1)
"Nikki at Modern Craft is phenomenal"
#53
Black Gold
5.0
(1)
"Black gold, I believe her name was Emily (she is the only piercer there). She's really nice and knowledgeable."
#54
Halo
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend going to Halo in phoenix. So worth the drive!"
#55
Shaman Modifications
5.0
(1)
"App member here, definitely go to shaman modifications. all their piercers are top notch and i woukd personally trust any of them to pierce me."
#56
Magnolia Company
5.0
(1)
"Make the trip to Tallahassee and meet with Zarah at Magnolia Company. She’s an Association of American Piercers member."
#57
V&V
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend V&V as well. Super clean, and really kind employees"
#58
Virtue and Vice
5.0
(1)
"Virtue and Vice in Atlanta."
#59
Piercing Experience
5.0
(1)
"Gotta go to Brian Skellie at Piercing Experience on McLendon in Atlanta. Hes a master."
#60
Trevor
5.0
(1)
"My girlfriend goes to Trevor and he’s been awesome very professional and very knowledgeable"
#61
Randy Adams
5.0
(1)
"Definitely go to Randy adams! Sandra knows exactly what s."
#62
Space Monkey
5.0
(1)
"Allie at Space Monkey is the best piercer I’ve been to! Great prices too."
#63
Ink Therapy
5.0
(1)
"Walk ins only but she does an excellent job!"
#64
Creations
5.0
(1)
"She handled it like the pro she is."
#65
Precision Body Arts
5.0
(1)
"AMAZING, ryan there teaches piercing around the world and really knows his stuff."
#66
AVA Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Trinity at AVA Piercing. She’s wonderful and prioritizes your health and safety over profit."
#67
Sparkle and Shine
5.0
(1)
"I had mine done by her a few years ago and always go back to them for all my piercings and jewelry changes!"
#68
Good Vibes Tattoo
5.0
(1)
#69
Titanic
5.0
(1)
"I’ve never had an issue with Titanic."
#70
The Nook
5.0
(1)
"Kitty Kotori at the The Nook is excellent. A bit pricier than other places but you'll get top notch service, I can't recommend her enough."
#71
Metro
5.0
(1)
"I had a wonderful experience at Metro & highly recommend! Super clean shop & everyone was so nice & my piercings were perfect."
#72
High Priestess
5.0
(1)
"Jori Zan or High Priestess-we’ve used both for the kids and have had wonderful experiences."
#73
Rowan Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Rowan Piercing at Scottsdale Quarter was awesome and very professional."
#74
Ace Tattoo
5.0
(1)
"Chase has been there for ~10years I think and the piercing parlor is separate from the tattoo shop. Great customer service and jewelry."
#75
HTC Piercing
5.0
(1)
"HTC Piercing is the only place to go."
#76
Aberration Piercing
5.0
(1)
"If you're willing to go to Centralia, I cannot recommend Aaron Meade from Aberration piercing. He does flawless work and is extremely precise."
#77
Conjur
5.0
(1)
"Conjur is opening in late May/June in Westerville by appointment. Holly has a great reputation and is wonderful. She has been piercing for 10+ years."
#78
Mastodon Piercing
5.0
(1)
"I only trust Shane at Mastodon Piercing in South Scottsdale. Great guy, very professional, has tons of experience and has always made sure I'm very informed on every step of the process including aftercare."
#79
Chelsea
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had one piercing done properly by Chelsea. She’s no longer there, but she has a booth at the antique shop on Howard. Reasonable prices, so super sweet and calming. Explains everything as she does it."
#80
Peak Piercings
5.0
(1)
"Peak piercings is the goat"
#81
Pleasurable Piercers
5.0
(1)
"Pleasurable piercers in Hawthorne NJ is great and worth the 30 min drive- they’ve done a helix, conch, nostril, and nipples for me and I’ve had 0 issues."
#82
Backstage Tattoo Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Backstage Tattoo Piercing at the Palisades Center Mall did my ears and also did multiple ear piercings for my wife and we both liked it."
#83
Piercings by Soph
5.0
(1)
"Piercings by soph"
#84
Exodus Tattoo and Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Got my last piercing from Exodus tattoo and piercing on Academy street. 10/10!"
#85
Bazzers
4.0
(1)
"A friend of mine recommends Bazzers Washington Street"
#86
Neverending Ink
4.0
(1)
"Rhiannon at Neverending Ink in Lincoln Place"
#87
Rocksteady
4.0
(1)
"Rocksteady is my go to place, Jared is a good guy"
#88
Sinners and Saints Tattoo
4.0
(1)
"Sinners and saints tattoo in Shadyside has an incredible piercer. I think her name is Ethyl? I can't remember. I've been in there before and she's great."
#89
Alora
4.0
(1)
"Alora/chloe, she does pop ups around cork:)"
#90
Prickly Piercing
4.0
(1)
"Prickly piercing, based in art lab. Down to earth piercer and is very informative."
#91
Rose Gold
4.0
(1)
"Rose Gold or Body Manipulations"
#92
Beautyclinic
4.0
(1)
"If ur looking for cheap piercers, beautyclinic on northmain street or shandon street tattoo and piercing both have pierced me multiple times with no issues :) both are priced very very well."
#93
Apocalypsis Tattoos
4.0
(1)
"Apocalypsis tattoos on Archer does walk ins"
#94
Chameleon Ink
4.0
(1)
"I went to Chameleon Ink for a couple of piercings and they were great!"
#95
Metallic Mayhem
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had great experiences at Metallic Mayhem downtown above Faithful Tattoo!"
#96
Hollywood Tattoo
4.0
(1)
"Jesse at Hollywood Tattoo. Also American Patriot."
#97
Infinito
4.0
(1)
"Infinito piercing en el centro but idk if they speak Spanish."
#98
Grim City
4.0
(1)
"I quite like Grim City!"
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