Body piercing shop · Kimberly, WI · reviewed since 2020
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 19 tattoo parlorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 39%
4.8★★★★★99 Google reviews · 10 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.91★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo at a glance
Customers praise the shop for professional service, thorough aftercare education, and a clean environment. Many reviewers highlight the staff's ability to reduce anxiety and provide detailed healing instructions for various piercings. However, some low-star reviews criticize inconsistent pricing and communication issues, including unexpected cost increases and perceived mismanagement of appointment details.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews (91% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 99 Google reviews (76 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 10% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyTattoo Parlors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
81
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
90
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
81
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo: 38/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.D
38
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Star ratings
99 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars9091%
4 stars44%
3 stars22%
2 stars11%
1 star22%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 76 written reviews
97%praise
Praise12597%
Complaints43%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price457%
Reasonable343%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude5039%
Would recommend2519%
Quality & results1512%
Communication1512%
Speed & response1411%
Price & value75%
Honesty & trust32%
What customers talk about
We read 76 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was professional, extremely knowledgeable and you could tell he’s dedicated to what he does.”
“I would highly recommend him at Celestial Piercing!”
“I cannot recommend Celestial Piercings enough.”
“Had a great experience with Cody piercing my lips, he did an awesome job and I'm so happy with them!”
“He explains everything so well, it really helped ease her anxiety.”
“She was able to get through it with minimal pain, quickly.”
“I traveled about an hour for my appointment and it was so worth it!”
“…ice, explained everything very well and was very straightforward and honest about how long it would last, how to care of it etc etc.…”
People customers mention
Cody15 reviews
Jenna12 reviews
Bee3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Celestial Piercing- Inside of Big Guns Tattoo for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
MMarcelaLocal Guide · 56 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Cody helped me big time with my angry nastral piercing (not pierced by him). Went above and beyond to reassure me when I was super concerned and guided me to make it better. I went in and he fixed me all up like ta dah! He was professional, extremely knowledgeable and you could tell he’s dedicated to what he does.…
SSkyelar3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Had a great experience with Cody piercing my lips, he did an awesome job and I'm so happy with them!
Reasonable priceService not listed
KKathleenLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★
My daughter Loves her new piercing and upgraded jewelry! Cody is so knowledgeable and professional! He explains everything so well, it really helped ease her anxiety. She was able to get through it with minimal pain, quickly.
Reasonable priceEar piercingService not listed
MMarissa3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Know what they are doing, keeps good conversation as distraction. Very friendly! Got my nose pierced.
Great priceService not listed
MMatthew2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★
I cannot say enough positive things about this piercing experience. Cody maintained professionalism throughout the appointment and was extremely down to earth! I’m so grateful to live in an area with not one but three APP Members!
Sure you may pay more for this experience, but the knowledge and experience that APP…
Great priceEar piercing
KKathyLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 10 months ago★★★★★
Had a helix done by Cody. This is my third try (other two were done in different states but sadly had to be taken out). He was super professional, his studio room was sparkling clean and he explained everything to me. Confident this piercing will heal nicely with all the knowledge he shared with me. Would highly…
Cody helped me big time with my angry nastral piercing (not pierced by him). Went above and beyond to reassure me when I was super concerned and guided me to make it better. I went in and he fixed me all up like ta dah! He was professional, extremely knowledgeable and you could tell he’s dedicated to what he does. I’m so glad to have found him and would not get piercing from anyone else now. I would highly recommend him at Celestial Piercing!
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KAY RUH9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews KAY has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My daughter Loves her new piercing and upgraded jewelry! Cody is so knowledgeable and professional! He explains everything so well, it really helped ease her anxiety. She was able to get through it with minimal pain, quickly.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Ear piercing, Service not listed
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Sariah Tenor2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sariah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot say enough positive things about this piercing experience. Cody maintained professionalism throughout the appointment and was extremely down to earth! I’m so grateful to live in an area with not one but three APP Members!
Sure you may pay more for this experience, but the knowledge and experience that APP members pride themselves on is like nothing else you’ll find. 100/10 would recommend!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Ear piercing
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KathyLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had a helix done by Cody. This is my third try (other two were done in different states but sadly had to be taken out). He was super professional, his studio room was sparkling clean and he explained everything to me. Confident this piercing will heal nicely with all the knowledge he shared with me. Would highly recommend Cody for any and all your piercing needs.
Update: I realized I kept calling Cody by the incorrect name. I am so sorry! And for the helix, it’s going great. Can’t wait to get another piercing soon.
Services: Service not listed
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MishLocal Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mish has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
