Find a piercing shops in San Francisco, CA

Find piercing shops in San Francisco, CA

Find piercing shops in San Francisco, CA

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Top 10 piercing shops in San Francisco, CA

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Golden Star Tattoo Company

Golden Star Tattoo Company

7+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
We are the premier tattoo studio in historic San Francisco Chinatown, specializing in custom tattooing.
Tea Tattoos

Tea Tattoos

20+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Hello I’m tea like Mr.tea bin tattooing for 15 years I do my best to bring to life any idea and make the experience a amazing memorable one no matter how big or how small. I have spent years training in different styles and still after all these years keep learning and expanding my tattoo abilities and craft amazing tattoos
Dream Masters Custom Tattoos

Dream Masters Custom Tattoos

19+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
International awarded tattoo artist. Custom tattoo designs created just for you.
Monsters Ink

Monsters Ink

Serves San Francisco, CA
Monsters Ink Studio's goal is to set up a successful tattooing and piercing business; without forgetting the artist that create the art. Combining great artists and giving the community a great new updated atmosphere to the traditional biker gang tattoo shops of the past. We Specialize in custom tattooing as well as body piercing. Conveniently located right on San Pablo Ave in Albany, only a block south of the El Cerrito Plaza. We're looking to be established in the beautiful city of Albany for many years to come. building our reputation of a great fresh unique tattoo studio. We Set our customer service standards high giving an inviting atmo...
Premium Tattoo

Premium Tattoo

17+ years in business
Serves San Francisco, CA
Matthew Decker started Premium Tattoo to be the counterpoint to the large tattoo/piercing production houses more in line with a store in the mall than an art studio. The shop is intimate to enhance the client to artist experience and Matt has always hand picked the very few artists to staff the shop. Quality, Saftey, and Service are the things that have kept the shop producing the best tattoos since 2008.

Your piercing shop questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Fash.

How much does a piercing cost at a shop?

The cost for piercing depends on the body part you're getting pierced and the jewelry you select. These prices include the piercing fee plus basic jewelry:

Does the piercing fee include jewelry?

The piercing fee is typically separate from the jewelry cost. Jewelry prices vary significantly depending on the type, style, and metal you choose. Prices for starter jewelry can be as low as $10 for basic implant-grade steel or as much as $200+ for 14k gold. The costs shown on this page include the piercing fee and basic jewelry.

Can I bring my own jewelry to a piercing shop?

No, you can't bring your own jewelry to a piercing shop. Reputable shops will not use jewelry brought in by a client because they can't verify it meets ASTM or ISO qualifications for implant-grade materials.

Licensed piercers are required by law to maintain records of the manufacturer and metal certification for every piece of jewelry used in a piercing. This ensures every piece of jewerly in the shop is safe to use for piercing and won't harm your health.

Can piercing shops change jewelry?

Yes, piercing shops can change jewelry. Most professional piercers will change your jewelry for a small fee, usually around $5.

Do you tip your piercer?

Yes, you should tip a piercing artist 20% to 25% of the total cost of the piercing and jewelry if you had a great experience, or 10% to 15% if the experience was less than stellar.

If you had a good experience, post a positive review online. Consider sharing photos on social media and tagging the piercing shop and the piercer.

What are the requirements for piercing babies or other minors?

Reputable piercing shops will only provide piercing for minors if a parent or guardian is present and both the parent/guardian and the minor have government-issued photo idea. The parent/guardian must also present an original birth certificate, adoption papers, or guardianship papers showing their name and the minor's name.

How do I choose the best piercing shop near me?

Follow these guidelines to help you choose the top piercing shop in your area:

  • Ask for recommendations from friends and family.
  • Read reviews on Fash and Google.
  • Look for piercers who are members of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).
  • Visit the shop to confirm it is clean and sanitary and the staff is professional.
  • Avoid franchise piercing shops located in shopping malls.

What questions should I ask piercing shops?

Ask the piercer these questions before you book an appointment:

  • How long have you been in business?
  • Are you licensed?
  • Are you a member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP)?
  • Have you done this type of piercing before?
  • Can I see your portfolio?
  • What safety measures do you take?
  • How do you clean and sanitize your equipment?
  • What aftercare routine do you recommend?
  • What type of body jewelry do you use and what is it made of?
  • Will you be wearing sterilized gloves?
  • Can you explain the piercing procedure?
  • Is there anything specific I should avoid before the procedure or during the healing period?

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