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.…
I went to Hermosa Ink Collective to jazz up my ears with another piercing, and Brandon was amazing! I already had two piercings on each ear and wasn’t sure exactly where to get the new one—Brandon helped me decide the perfect spot. I chose a gold moon with a small clear diamond, and he walked me through the whole…
Brandon was amazing. He was so patient, gentle, kind and informative. He pierced my 2.5 year olds ears (per her request), and he was wonderful. He did a perfect job, but also made sure she was comfortable and wanting to have both ears pierced. Highly recommend! We live close in Manhattan beach, very easy to get to and park.
Had an amazing experience with Brandon for piercings. I live in Redondo Beach and heard that Hermosa Ink with Brandon was the best place to go and the recommendations were spot on. Brandon explained the process and aftercare in detail and took his time to make the experience comfortable. I couldn’t have had a better experience!
Came here to get my little girls ears pierced. Brandon was wonderful. The parlor was clean and the staff was super friendly offering refreshments and temporary tattoo stickers to my girl. It was quick and easy to make an appointment for her big day, but also secure (I had to prove that I was in fact her parent) and…
Great experience and after care instructions were very clear and informative.
I took my seven year old daughter to get her ears pierced for the first time, and our experience with Brandon was outstanding. He prepped her for every step of the process and she was very comfortable. He also gave detailed instructions about aftercare and answered all of my questions thoroughly. He had a relaxed…
I went to get my ears re-pierced (lobes and tragus) yesterday and had a great experience with Brandon. He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The process was quick, painless, and everything turned out great! I love my new piercings 😊 Brandon also shared helpful tips, gave me a nice price, and…
Brandon was extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We called at 830 and were in by 915pm. He explained the piercing process, jewelry options, what to expect, aftercare, and answered all of our questions with great detail. The facilities were very clean and we had a great experience. Would recommend Brandon 10 times out of 10.
Called in for questions regarding piercings, and Brandon was very helpful… so I came in and he continued to help me get the exact style of earring I wanted and got it ordered. Was very thorough with all the options available and information regarding the piercing process itself. My helix piercing looks gooood .
I got a triple helix piercing done by Brandon, and he was super awesome. Talked me through the whole process, kept everything sterile and as painless as possible. Such a wonderful experience for my first piercings as an adult.
I got my and my 5 year olds daughter’s ear lobes pierced with Brandon. He was kind and professional - he talked directly to my daughter and made her feel calm and safe. Told us we’d be able to contact him with any issues or question - if I could give 10 stars I would. Extremely happy with the overall experience!
Just received a new daith piercing from Brandon today and my experience couldn’t have gone any better! He explained the process from beginning to end before we even started and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. He stated everything he was doing while he was doing it so I knew exactly what to expect if I…
came for a walk in piercing with my partner. brandon was very cool walked up through the process and after care of bother our piercings and was very fast. 10/10 recommend
Wow!! Exceptional place for a piercing. Brandon is so kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about what is best for your piercing needs. Truly an incredible human. Highly recommend whether it is your first piercing or if you are in need for any new ones.
I went to the studio without an appointment to get a piercing, and they were immediately helpful and kind. They accept walk-ins without a problem. Brandon is super professional; he performed the piercing excellently and explained to me in detail how to care for it. It couldn't have been done better. The studio is…
I have gotten 3 piercings by Brandon he is a phenomenal piercer he makes me feel comfortable and seriously pain free ! I’d highly recommend him !
It was a great experience. Brandon was very friendly, helpful and informative about the process along the way. I love my ear piercings!! Thank you Brandon!!
Very pleased with my experience. I had both earlobes pierced, done quickly and explained the process and aftercare thoroughly. Both Brandon and the front desk attendant were very kind and friendly.
Went to get my ears done 4g. awesome experience. Brandon was very professional and walked me through the process step by step so I knew what to expect. Definitely recommend.
My sister and I walked in and it was easy and quick. Very informative as well. Thank you
Went in to get my baby’s ears pierced at 4 months, she is now 6 months. Her ears are healing beautifully! Brandon did such an amazing job on explaining and making us and my baby feel comfortable with the process. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience at Hermosa Ink. Super kind & thoughtful staff. Very clean. Gifted artists. I highly recommend you visit them for your next tattoo or piercing.
I got two ear piercings - Brandon was amazing! He was patient with me and all the questions that I asked about the healing process and what I can and can’t do. The place was very clean and Brandon made the piercing process less stressful and easy by having me take a deep breath each time. He also took time after the…
brandon is very kind and accommodating. he is a great piercer and i always come back because he's amazing at what he does! he's super clean and always ensures you are comfortable
Bandon was great! He was able to work my group and myself in when there was an issue with scheduling. And he was knowledgeable and kind when talking with us regarding piercings. Will definitely be coming back when I want another piercing!
We stopped by Hermosa Ink Collective to ask about a helix piercing for my daughter, Isla. Brandon was incredibly kind and informative. He took the time to explain the process and aftercare in detail, especially considering that Isla is a martial artist. His patience and professionalism made us feel completely…
Everyone was soooo welcoming! It made me feel so much better about my piercing lol. Brandon was super kind and quick! He explained everything thoroughly on what I need to do. Will deff come back in future.
I had such a great experience! Brandon was amazing and walks you through everything and reassures you. This was the best piercing experience I’ve had. I would definitely recommend getting a piercing by Brandon.
I got my ear pierced by Brandon, and he was absolutely amazing! He was super informed and took the time to explain everything about the piercing process and how to take care of it afterward. He answered all my questions clearly and made sure I felt confident about the aftercare. What I appreciated most was how calm…
As someone who’s really scared of needles, my experience wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it’d be. Pain was bearable, and the piercer did a great job of explaining everything like aftercare. Would go again! Would recommend this place for first timers like myself!
Fantastic treatment by Brandon. Humble, Knowledgeable, swift. 10/10
We had an amazing experience with Brandon. He was so polite and fast and very thorough with the explanation on aftercare. Would highly recommend seeing him for any work.
My sister and I called ahead for a walk in piercing and tattoo apt. Trisha was able to get me in for a tattoo that day. Made me feel really welcomed and comfortable right from the start. She had me send her the design and asked for placement beforehand via text which gave her time to prep and made the apt so…
Super happy I went to Hermosa Ink Collective. Brandon did a great job; super kind, very informative, and was very good at making sure I knew exactly what was happening the entire time. Felt like everything was very well-sanitized and he took the time to make specific measurements to make sure my third hole was…
I came with a friend who is visiting from Germany to each get a piercing. We’ve been talking about it for so long and I’m glad we met Brandon. He is super detailed, thorough, and a true professional. I appreciate how clean I felt the piercing station/room was. He is an easy conversationalist and set us at ease. I’ve…
Great experience getting my ears pierced. Brandon is very detail oriented and everything is made sure to be very sterile. No piercing guns, only clean sterile needles.
Brandon was great at helping me with my piercing! Would definitely recommend!
My niece and I got our second piercing with Brandon and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Very clean, professional environment. We will be sending all of our friends and coming back for sure!
I had such a great experience getting my ears pierced here. Brandon was so sweet and professional—he explained everything clearly and helped me feel comfortable the whole time. He even guided my breathing, and I honestly feel like the piercings hurt way less than any I’ve had before because of that. Highly recommend! Thank you Brandon!!
Got my third lobes done by Brandon he was amazing he walked me through the whole thing and gave me great aftercare instructions. My mom also got her daith pierced by him. Definitely coming back here to get any future piercings!
Brandon did a great job piercing my daughter’s ears. He was calm and patient when she was anxious.
Brandon made me feel so comfortable and was so professional. I cannot wait to come back :)
Brandon was great, very knowledgeable and experienced! Definitely recommend!
The best place to get piercings!!! Brandon was thorough and super kind. I’ve gotten my piercings done by many different people and Brandon was by far the best! Minimal pain and gave clear aftercare instructions.
Got my very first piercings today with Brandon. Both ear lobes. Talk about a knowledgeable piercer. I went in with a rough idea of what I wanted and he proceeded to talk about styles and sizes and what gauge piercing would work with the styles. I’ll admit there was a brief and sharp pinch with some pressure but not…
Got an industrial piercing and it went so smoothly, Brandon was amazing! He also pierced my friends eyebrow. Brandon is an expertise that I fully trust and I felt like I was in very good hands. He’ll talk you through the process and before you know it you have your new piercing! Not to mention the other staff members are phenomenal
Brandon did a great job. Amazing ! I always get nervous with piercings and tattoos and he did my helix perfect. Walked me through the whole thing. Room only 5 min made me feel comfortable as can be and felt no pain ! I recommend him to anyone. Pricing is great. Staff are welcoming and friendly. I’d give 100 stars if…
Just got the double piercings I've been wanting for the longest, and I had a great experience with Brandon. Great price, thorough in explanation of the steps for the piercings and their aftercare. Also, he kept checking in with me during the process to see how I was doing. Also it's a cool-looking shop, in a great location.
super friendly and communicative throughout the whole process! I felt really comfortable with my piercer, Brandon, from start to finish. i’ll definitely be coming back!!
Brandon was amazing! He was very thorough on what to expect and help helped me with my breathing during the piercing process. It didn’t hurt! I got three on one ear… He explained healing time and when to change out jewelry. Got a great price because it was Friday the 13th. I brought my Pomeranian with me and the…
Brandon did a great job
I took my 8 year old daughter here to get her ears re- pierced and it was SUCH a great experience. We worked with Brandon and he was so calm, reassuring and knowledgeable. He walked my daughter through all of the steps prior, listened to all of her questions, and then made sure she was comfortable. She had her ears…
Brandon was very kind to my friend and I. He explained everything about the piercing and how it would heal and all the ins and outs. Very patient. Would recommend. Can’t wait to go back !!
My friend and I got pierced on 5-24-25. Brandon was professional, patient, and quick. Barely felt the piercing happening and he was very thorough in explaining aftercare.
Brandon is amazing! If you're shopping around for where to get your piercing, you can stop your search and head straight to Hermosa ink and Brandon. He's knowledgeable, professional, kind, polite, and really put my daughter at ease for her ear piercing. Thank you Brandon!
I don’t normally leave reviews but I felt compelled to because I came here as a result of the existing great reviews. I wanted to add on and say that the hype is real! I got a rook piercing done by Brandon who shared vital after care instructions thoroughly, answered all of my questions with patience, and walked me…
Great experience getting 5 ear piercings at once (2+3)! Brandon was very calm and walked me through everything, and it didn’t hurt as much as I expected. Great discounts for Memorial Day: $150 (pre-tip) for all 5 piercings including jewelry! Would definitely recommend and come back!
Love my piercing 😍 And Brandon was so very sweet,and kind! Took time to explain the procedure and clean of the piercing.
Walk in greeted immediately great information. Gentle handling
brandon has done four cartilage piercings for me so far and i haven’t had any issues with them. he is knowledgeable and makes the process as quick and painless as possible.
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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 |
