Piercing reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 218 Reddit reviews across 45 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Piercing brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Athens, r/DCBitches, r/PuyallupWA, r/glasgow, r/olympia. Top-rated brands include Nirvana (5.0/5), Pain and Wonder (4.8/5), Evergreen Body Mod (4.3/5).
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Reviews218
Subreddits45
Posts46
Brands100
Products5
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#1
Nirvana
5.0
(6)
"Yep nirvana. I got my lip pierced with them 18 years ago and still have it with no issues !"
"Nirvana is brilliant, I've got multiple piercings from there and I've had a great experience every time including aftercare."
"Another Nirvana fan, wouldnt go anywhere else"
"Second Nirvana, had numerous piercings and jewellery stretches done by them. They've been around for over 30 years which in itself speaks volumes"
"I got my lip pierced at Nirvana 18 years ago and it's been absolutely perfect"
"Nirvana peircing Chisholm street. I have a medical job so high standards to safety /cleanliness etc. They are amazing"
#2
Pain and Wonder
4.8
(6)
"Randy at pain and wonder is excellent. I have been going to him for like 15 years and never been unhappy with the result."
"Randy at Pain and Wonder is my go to piercer! he’s done 5+ of mine and is always really chill."
"Randy at pain and wonder is great."
"Pain and Wonder, Three Ravens, or Pink Goblin! And of them are great!!!"
"Go to Ron at Pain and Wonder. He’s literally the best piercer."
"I feel like the comments have me leaning Pain and Wonder or Pink Goblin at this point…"
#3
Evergreen Body Mod
4.3
(6)
"He is very knowledgeable and charges 80 at the start."
"They are the only people I trust piercing me."
"Matt is the best, and very professional."
"Evergreen Body Mod (Matt’s dope and knows his sh*t)."
"Evergreen body mod downtown for sure!"
"I had a terrible experience with them."
#4
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!"
#5
Born This Way
5.0
(5)
"Born this way! They’re incredibly clean."
"My daughter (8) just got hers done at Born This Way. Expensive, but they’re so nice, professional, and clean!"
"Born This Way for sure."
"Born this Way did my daughter’s second piercings."
"Born this way tattoo."
#6
Metro
4.8
(5)
"Dawn at Metro. Clean and organized place."
"I second Metro. Had nothing but good experiences there."
"Just had mine done at metro body piercing. They are great and easy to get into clean professional and super chill."
"Metro! Very clean, very professional. I get all my piercing and jewelry changes there."
"I third metro"
#7
Fatty’s
4.6
(5)
"Kyle at Fatty’s on H Street."
"Kyle at Fatty’s on H Street."
"I thought they did great. My piercings healed perfectly."
"Fatty’s is expensive but worth it."
"Fattys tattoo shop. Or any reputable piercing tattoo place should be able to do it."
#8
Factotum
5.0
(4)
"I just got my rook done by Olly at Factotum. He’s amazing!"
"Olly at factotum"
"Olly at factotum"
"Factotum for piercings, see Ollie"
#9
Ink Assassins
5.0
(4)
"For sure ink assassins. I’ve had multiple there, very professional and clean."
"Go see mattyb at ink assassins. There really isn’t a bigger name in Erie."
"I just got mine done at ink assassins in September and it was great! Clean, friendly, and painless!"
"I got mine done at ink assassins a couple years ago! definitely would recommend them."
#10
Sacred Art
5.0
(4)
"Backing all the comments saying Sacred Art!"
"Another vote for Sacred Art."
"Already been said, but 100% Sacred Art in town."
"Also recommend Sacred Art. Piercing specialist, not a tattooist."
#11
Proper Poke
5.0
(4)
"Proper Poke is awesome."
"Proper poke 💯."
"I had a really great first piercing experience at Proper poke this August. Highly recommend it."
"Proper Poke."
#12
Pink Goblin
5.0
(4)
"May I recommend Parker at Walk the Line or Jay at Pink Goblin- both are absolutely incredible."
"I recommend jay at pink goblin. she does amazing work!!!"
"Pink Goblin is the best! I've gotten the majority of my piercings done by Jay and a couple by Trinity there and had a great experience with no problems since!"
"I would recommend them in that order, all are good and it comes down to personal preference but I personally find Jay and trinity (both at pink goblin) to be my favorite option."
#13
Blue Lotus
5.0
(4)
"I'd only ever go to Blue Lotus."
"Definitely Blue Lotus. Super clean, super professional."
"Blue Lotus is the only APP certified shop in Newcastle I’m pretty sure. A higher price of course but it’s so worth it."
"Blue Lotus is very good!"
#14
Brilliance
5.0
(4)
"10000000% Brilliance Piercing in Vienna. Everyone there is fantastic."
"He taught me what a proper, sanitary piercing environment should be like."
"I cannot overstate how welcoming, professional, and informative they were."
"I’ve had great experiences at Brilliance in Vienna - worth the trip!"
#15
Obsidian
5.0
(3)
"I absolutely trust her with everything piercing wise, she's amazing."
"Debbie in Obsidian - she is incredibly professional and super friendly."
"Another vote for Debbie in Obsidian."
#16
Clarity
5.0
(3)
"Clarity piercing! Shea is the best!"
"Seconding clarity piercing, I was very very impressed by this place when my friend had her piercing last year"
"Clarity Piercing In Durham 100%. Do not go anywhere that pierces with a gun. A needle is so much better, quicker, and less traumatic to the ears."
#17
Marigold
5.0
(3)
"By far the cleanest, most detailed experience I've had. I've had piercings at multiple places and a few now at Marigold."
"Worth the trip it marigold adornment in Montpellier! Such a great shop"
"Marigold adornment. it’s a little bit of a drive but i think it’s well worth it."
#18
Tattoo Charlie's
5.0
(3)
"I'd love to see you in my studio, Tattoo Charlie's on Preston Hwy."
"Tattoo Charlie’s on Preston highway, or twisted images on Bardstown road are the two top piercing studios in Kentucky"
"My wife had it done a few years ago with Gretchen at Tattoo Charlies on Dixie highway."
#19
Immaculate
5.0
(3)
"Immaculate! I'd recommend them wholeheartedly."
"Immaculate is the only shop in the area that has an APP certified piercer."
"Immaculate! Super professional."
#20
Sacred Piercing
5.0
(3)
"Missy at Sacred Piercing is the best."
"Sacred Piercing 💯"
"Sacred Piercing."
#21
Piercing Parlor
5.0
(3)
"Piercing Parlor is great~"
"Second this! I’ve used piercing parlor for the last 4 piercings and I’ve been happy with everything about them!"
"Piercing Parlor in Irmo!"
#22
The Piercing Shop
5.0
(3)
"Another vote for The Piercing Shop on the Queen St Mall."
"They’re the best in Brisbane."
"The piercing shop in the Queen street mall are super professional and super lovely."
#23
Golden Spiral
5.0
(3)
"Wendi at Golden Spiral is the gold standard."
"I’d recommend Wendi at Golden Spiral though, she’s really great."
"Wendi at Golden Spiral is awesome."
#24
Ritual Adornment
5.0
(3)
"Definitely Ritual Adornment - Kel is amazing."
"Ritual Adornment in Maitland is excellent."
"If your willing to travel to Maitland the Ritual Adornment are awesome."
#25
Enigma
5.0
(3)
"Had a very good experience at Enigma recently."
"I love enigma but have also gone to all star for piercings."
"They have never disappointed!"
#26
Ceremony Piercing
4.7
(3)
"Ceremony Piercing is great."
"I got a great piercing at ceremony piercing!"
"Ceremony Piercing just opened in Mt Vernon."
#27
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 (explaining every step and making sure she was comfortable), ZERO issues with infection/redness/pain."
"We liked dogstar"
#28
High Priestess
4.7
(3)
"High Priestess Piercing & Tattoo Is awesome and have great people working there:)"
"We had a great experience at High Priestess with our 5 yr old."
"I second high priestess. May not be the cheapest, but I felt super comfortable."
#29
Leviticus
4.3
(3)
"I had fantastic experiences with piercings at Leviticus."
"I alao had great luck at Leviticus."
"I’d also highly recommend Leviticus, I had a great experience there"
#30
AWOL
5.0
(2)
"The girls are amazing."
"They are so unbelievably professional."
#31
Cold Steel
5.0
(2)
"❤️."
"Great job both times."
#32
23rd Street Body Piercing
5.0
(2)
"They've been around for almost 30 years."
"Highly recommend the staff."
#33
Honest to Goodness
5.0
(2)
"Honest to Goodness for piercing"
"I've had a couple done by George at Honest to Goodness and he's been great!"
#34
Linda's
5.0
(2)
"She pierced my daughter’s ears and she was awesome!"
"I’d recommend Linda’s or BJP."
#35
Skin Deep
5.0
(2)
"[Skin Deep](https://skindeepomaha.com/) just north of Dodge on 120th. It was a great experience."
"Skin deep is really the only answer here."
#36
Boss Lady Piercing
5.0
(2)
"Boss Lady Piercing."
"Boss Lady Piercing."
#37
Chronic Ink
5.0
(2)
"Chronic ink is wonderful and very reasonably priced!"
"Chronic Ink - Yonge and Eglinton. Did my first piercing with them and it was perfect."
#38
Bevel
5.0
(2)
"Nate is the guy who is at Bevel. He or anyone he works with are going to be professional."
"Bevel, Nate was at St. Sabrina's forever, then Leviticus now has Bevel."
#39
Vertical Labret
5.0
(2)
"For sure a vertical labret or medusa!! i have my vertical labret done and it healed really quick for me."
"A vertical labret would look SO good on you! They are also such an easy piercing."
#40
Lucky Devil
5.0
(2)
"I've had 2 piercings done at lucky devil on main street and have never had issues with either one"
"Been to lucky devil for piercings, very good no complaints."
#41
North Cove
5.0
(2)
"2nd for Jake at North Cove. He’s done both my nose piercings."
"Jake at north cove piercing in Tacoma. Best in the area."
#42
Canadian Red Dragon
5.0
(2)
"I second Canadian Red dragon. Ask for Shanon!"
"I got my septum done here, nice staff very helpful."
#43
Tacoma's Best Piercing
5.0
(2)
"Tacomas best piercing is the best investment ive ever made for my sensitive skin."
"I really like Tacomas Best Piercing. They’re APP certified."
#44
Blue Banana
5.0
(2)
"Everything went perfect, staff was amazing."
"Blue banana"
#45
Sati Body Arts
5.0
(2)
"I cannot recommend Sati Body Arts enough!!"
"HIGHLY recommend."
#46
Clove
5.0
(2)
"I second Clove they are amazing."
"The piercer, Atom, is incredible."
#47
Sith
5.0
(2)
"Another one for Brad at sith, really professional and skilled."
"Brad at sith is the best"
#48
Spica
5.0
(2)
"Spica!! Alexia is so wonderful and calming and patient. She has put 5 holes in my body, I wouldn't want to go to anyone else."
"Another vote for Spica. Great shop, your child will be pierced by the owner, who is great with kids and a consummate professional."
#49
Vaughn's
5.0
(2)
"I’ve never been to Vaughn’s but my family and friends with piercings have and love him."
"Vaughns is the only APP certified studio I know of in the area."
#50
Embassy Tattoo
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had lobe and cartilage piercings done by Matt at Embassy Tattoo and they’ve all gone well!"
"I went to Embassy Tattoo and liked it ☺️."
#51
Onyx
5.0
(2)
"I’ve used Onyx for years for all of my 10+ piercings!"
"It’s a really great shop."
#52
Septum Piercing
5.0
(2)
"Septum is a great choice."
"Ive seen lots of men with septum piercings!"
#53
Emma Regan Piercing
4.5
(2)
"Yeah I've had four piercings with her now and I can't imagine going elsewhere. She was great with aftercare too and changing jewellery etc"
"I had a good experience at Emma Regan Piercing. Not super cheap but primarily because of the quality of jewellery she recommends"
#54
Three Ravens
4.5
(2)
"I had my lobes pierced for a third time at Three Ravens, and I was really happy with the experience and the service."
"3 Ravens for sure! Pain and Wonder really messed up a cartilage piercing of mine but that was years ago so it may be different now."
#55
Envy
4.5
(2)
"Envy alllll day! Yesi is my favorite"
"Envy. I couldn't find a doctor who would do it."
#56
Tattoo Paradise
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had great experiences at Tattoo Paradise!"
"I’ve had great experiences at Tattoo Paradise!"
#57
Infinite Ink
4.5
(2)
"My partner got a second nose piercing at infinite ink and the guy was very good."
"I’ve had positive experiences at Infinite ink by Hearsall common."
#58
Elemental
4.5
(2)
"Elemental!"
"I've been doing a bit of looking recently, Elemental Body Adornment and Proper Poke are the two places I've been considering."
#59
Rising Tides
4.5
(2)
"My niece had hers done at Rising Tides and it was perfect."
"Worth talking with Rising Tides. They have a big emphasis on consent."
#60
Mejuri
4.0
(2)
"Mejuri does ear piercings! $25 for up to 4 piercings, plus the cost of the jewelery."
"You should check out Mejuri! They also have a piercing studio, and say that they offer curated placements."
#61
Planet 3
4.0
(2)
"Planet 3 is my recommendation."
"Thank you for your advice. I have also been suggested Planet 3 as well."
#62
Etsy
4.0
(2)
"For cute jewellery, titanium pieces are much cheaper, but still not cheap."
"I’d def recommend checking etsy! Get some titanium labrets."
#63
VT Custom
2.3
(3)
"I love Julie at VT custom! She has amazing bedside manner and a really skilled eye for placement."
"I would NOT recommend VT custom, Julie there absolutely botched piercings of mine."
"Do not go to VT Custom, they did not do my navel piercing properly."
#64
Skinvasion
5.0
(1)
"George is ace!"
#65
Eternal Gold
5.0
(1)
"I’d really recommend Eternal Gold in Dennistoun if you don’t mind being outside the city centre. Jane, the owner, is really experienced."
#66
Forevermore
5.0
(1)
"Forevermore are great:)"
#67
Forestpiercing
5.0
(1)
"Forestpiercing is great. me and friends have had recent piercings done there and they've been excellent, clean, careful about placements."
#68
Painless Tom at Drew's Tattoo
5.0
(1)
"I use Painless Tom at Drew's tattoo in Ludowici."
#69
The Piercing Guy
5.0
(1)
"Partner got a septum piercing from The Piercing Guy on Pacific ave. Partner had a good experience."
#70
Hot Rod Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Hot Rod Piercing in the Southside. They are appointment only for piercings but everyone I’ve dealt with there has been knowledgeable and kind."
#71
Moon River Peds
5.0
(1)
"Moon river peds does it. We did it there about 6 months ago. Highly recommend."
#72
Vivid Tattoo
5.0
(1)
"My daughter just had hers done at Vivid Tattoo. They are female only."
#73
Ghost Town
5.0
(1)
"Ghost Town has never failed me with their piercings."
#74
Vivid
5.0
(1)
"My daughter (15) gets hers done at Vivid and loves them."
#75
Addictions
5.0
(1)
"We’ve gotten to know some amazing people and artists at Addictions down town."
#76
Forge
5.0
(1)
"Forge just opened and they’re amazing! Brooke did my septum and I’m so beyond happy with it"
#77
Gold Hollow
5.0
(1)
"Gina at Gold Hollow (on Bayview, south of Eglinton) is really good!"
#78
New Tribe
5.0
(1)
"New Tribe did all my piercings over the years. They were positioned perfectly and healed perfectly."
#79
Midnight Iguana
5.0
(1)
"Midnight Iguana is my go-to for piercings and tattoos."
#80
Sorry Mom Ink
5.0
(1)
"I really liked the piercer at sorry mom ink!!! She did my angel bite piercings and they healed with literally zero problems"
#81
Capitol City Tattoo
5.0
(1)
"My preferred piercer in the area is Skinny over at Capitol City Tattoo"
#82
Infinite Body Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Infinite body piercing"
#83
Walk the Line
5.0
(1)
"-parker at walk the line is the only person i go to. she’s very knowledgeable, kind, and overall someone who won’t rip you off price wise."
#84
Promethean
5.0
(1)
"Derek at promethean. Hands down one of the best piercers in the state"
#85
Baron Art Tattoo Studio
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had wonderful experiences at baron art tattoo studio"
#86
Envy Body Piercing
5.0
(1)
"Envy Body Piercing on 190th between Anza and Inglewood across from Jon’s Market."
#87
Monkey House
5.0
(1)
"Monkey House in Stowe. 10/10 will always go there. So professional and knowledgeable"
#88
Pacific Sangha Tattoo and Piercings
5.0
(1)
"Was really happy with my services there."
#89
Primal Urge
5.0
(1)
"That guy is great."
#90
Cold Steel America
5.0
(1)
"Cold Steel America on Haight is the real deal."
#91
Let There Be Piercing
5.0
(1)
"She did my forward helix a month ago and it’s healed so well."
#92
Local Tattoo Parlor
4.0
(1)
"I went to a local tattoo parlor that did piercing. I honestly felt nothing more than a slight tug."
#93
Exotix
4.0
(1)
"For ears, Exotix. They probably have the best selection when it comes to jewelry that you'll actually want to wear."
#94
Envy Ink
4.0
(1)
"I had my belly button done at envy ink and was very impressed."
#95
Xtreme Ink and Piercing
4.0
(1)
"I went to Xtreme Ink and Piercing in Clarksville, Indiana when mine was pierced years ago."
#96
laurabond
4.0
(1)
"Try laurabond during sales like black friday."
#97
Coven
3.0
(1)
"I know Coven will pierce minors 10+ with a parent present."
#98
Blancolo
3.0
(1)
"I also got my Scaffolding done and have had the same response"
#99
Prik
1.0
(2)
"Eh don’t go to prik. I went back after getting my nose pierced with a few concerns and they weren’t very helpful."
"Don’t go to prik. there’s good places in montpelier"
#100
Maria Tash
2.0
(1)
"I would avoid Maria Tash and studs."
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