How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCOREHermosa Ink Collective: Tattoo & Piercing
Hawthorne, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #4Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 25 tattoo removal services · 5.0★ from 1,619 Google reviews
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Customers hired Hermosa Ink Collective: Tattoo & Piercing for 8 kinds of job.
Hermosa Ink Collective: Tattoo & Piercing for ear piercing
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Brandon was a great piercer, and the whole thing took about a minute. Super painless too!
Just got my 1st + 2nd lobe and industrial on my right ear with Brandon. Great experience overall. He let me check the placement before and instructed my breathing during the piercing to help reduce pain. Also had some fun options for the jewelry. Transparent communication and clear aftercare instructions given at…
Great experience. I have been wanting this piercing for three years. The receptionist was so friendly made me feel comfortable. I received a Daith piercing From Brandon. Brandon was most informative, Friendly and put me at ease. I love my new piercings. I would highly recommend Hermosa Ink. Cool place neat & clean. Not a “To cool for school” vibe.
I had a great experience with Brandon! I was a walk-in, and everyone at the studio was friendly and welcoming. The studio was super clean, and Brandon was very knowledgeable and made the whole process easy and comfortable. He did a great job with my piercing — I’d definitely recommend him!
Brandon was super kind, gentle, and professional while piercing my six year old daughter’s ears. Walked her through every step and always let her know what was next prior to doing anything. Piercings came out perfectly and no troubles healing. He made it a very easy experience!
Brandon did a great job with the piercing, and I LOVED how it came out. He was very nice and helpful when it came to aftercare and all about the piercing. Will be coming back for future piercings.
Very helpful, positive, upbeat, knowledgeable - I had all my questions answered and a great experience with getting my ears pierced! Will be returning for some tattoo work for sure!
Brandon went through everything with us in detail and was so kind and attentive and answered every question we had with no problem. My sister and I had the best experience and we will definitely be back for more! We highly recommend Brandon!! He did my rook and top helix
We had a great experience getting my 3-year-old daughter’s ears pierced. Brandon was incredibly patient and took the time to talk her through every step of the process. What I appreciated most was that he made it very clear that he would only do the piercing if she was truly ready and comfortable—nothing was forced.…
Great place, Brandon was great and was really kind. everything went well and smoothly
Found this place on a whim based on their Yelp reviews, came in with a group of myself & 2 other girls we got a conch (ear) piercing, nose piercing, and lobes and we were out and driving home in an hr and 20 min! Could not recommend this place enough. Brandon was the best and very knowledgeable about piercing after…
Brandon, the piercer, was knowledgeable and friendly. My piercings were done quickly and he gave me a lot of information on how to take care of them. Overall, a positive experience!
I got my first piercing today, it was awesome and I barely feel the hurt. Brandon is the BEST!!
Honestly Brandon was the best person to pierce my 3 month old ! He had so much patience & explained everything thoroughly
Quick, easy, friendly, & Professional!
We just visited Hermosa Ink Collective to get a second set of ear piercings for my daughter’s 15th birthday with Brandon. He was very nice, knowledgeable and utmost professional. Would absolutely go back for another piercing in the future and would recommend him to anyone. The shop is in a cute and accessible…
I am so grateful I chose Hermosa Ink Collective for my latest piercings. Brandon was incredibly kind throughout the entire process. His level of detail and genuine comfort with his craft make it obvious how much experience and knowledge he brings to the table. This was also, by far, the least painful piercing…
Brandon did an excellent job piercing my newborn. He was very patient and experienced. Quality jewelry to choose from. Very affordable too. Cannot recommend him enough!
Super amazing service and kind staff!
Great service and explanation of the entire process. No surprises and walked me through all the steps of getting my ears pierced.
Service was great and had very easy appointment scheduling. It was pretty quick, pain free, and the piercer was very nice. The whole thing was sanitary and overall a good experience.
Great studio! Got a tattoo here with Ken and got 2 ear piercings with Brandon. Very professional, clean and a great vibe.
first time getting pierced by brandon super quick and easy, he knows what's he's doing fsfs🙂↕️
went for a walk-in and walked out super happy with the service and result! i’ll be back for any other piercing needs
I brought my two daughters (ages 7 and 11) in for ear piercings, and Brandon was fantastic. I called ahead, and he was able to fit us in the same day. He also clearly explained the requirements for piercing minors in advance — everything was completely reasonable, and I appreciated him making sure we came prepared…
brandon is an amazing piercer!! super nice, gentle, and explains the process/healing very thoroughly. came down from torrance and i’ll definitely be back soon
Wonderful experience. I got my helix done today, Brandon was very gentle and I honestly didn’t even feel him pierce me. I have an extremely low pain tolerance too. The process was fast, painless, and very well done. I am beyond happy with the results and cannot wait to get more in the future here. Highly recommend going to Brandon!
super thorough and friendly! will definitely be back for any future piercings!
I’m big on reviews, especially on Yelp, and made my decision based on ratings for locations in the South Bay Area. Although I’ve always felt intimidated going to a tattoo shop for piercings, I’m so glad I booked an appointment with HIC for my boyfriend and I. The reviews speak for themselves. We had a 6pm…
Very Good experience today Thank you
Wonderful place and experience ! Really nice people and Brandon was amazing !!
Brandon was fantastic! He took the time to walk me through the process and was very informative and professional. I highly recommend this place!
Highly recommend
Brandon did a great job and was very informative and helpful. It was my first time getting my ears pierced, and he made the process feel effortless.
Brandon was very informative, friendly, and clearly a pro with piercings. Environment was clean and I appreciate all of the information he provided. 10/10!!
very quick and easy. very good experience
Incredibly smooth, welcoming and educational experience. Got my first and second lobe piercings here, highly recommend.
Sophie and Brandon helped me and both were very professional and welcoming.
Brandon was excellent and clearly extremely knowledgeable. Everything was clean and very hygienic and this was the most painless piercing I have ever had and it was a very pleasant experience. There is plenty of jewelry to choose from and it is all reasonably priced. Overall a 10/10 experience and I would definitely recommend coming here for piercings.
We highly recommend Brandon for ear piercing! He did regular lobe piercings for my daughter. He was super professional, patient, calm, and explained every step of the process as he went along. I really appreciated how he took the time to ensure the piercings would be even and his thorough explanation on after-care.…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoos | 270 | $153–$285 |
| Tattoo design | 207 | $146–$272 |
| Ear piercing | 195 | $62–$114 |
| Piercings | 120 | $57–$96 |
| Fine line tattoos | 101 | $114–$176 |
| Nose piercing | 51 | $61–$82 |
| Color ink tattoos | 47 | $153–$366 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 32 | $201–$614 |
