Experts Reviews · Company report
New Wave Body Art Studio logoHow 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 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%87+24.6Replies to reviews 8%84+6.9Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

New Wave Body Art Studio

Milwaukee, WI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #31Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other piercing studios (100 = best)Each 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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.New Wave Body Art Studio is better than 92% of piercing studios.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 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.New Wave Body Art Studio is better than 87% of piercing studios.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.New Wave Body Art Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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ValueValue · 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.New Wave Body Art Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.New Wave Body Art Studio is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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.New Wave Body Art Studio is better than 84% of piercing studios.A
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Customers hired New Wave Body Art Studio for 8 kinds of job.

New Wave Body Art Studio for nose piercing

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.19
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$50–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$52–$88
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nose piercing”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#12 / 29

All 19 Google reviews tagged “Nose piercing”

Sequoia1 reviewTotal 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Great experience, very personable and on point. Fair pricing.

Nose piercing
Laura6 reviewsTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

I came in for a nose piercing with Robert, and he made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire process. He explained everything step by step, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt at ease. The sanitation and cleanliness were also perfect, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend Robert for…

Paid $100–150Nose piercing
Mia7 reviewsTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

Rob helped me pick out beautiful jewelry for my nose and navel piercings. He also put them in for me and corrected two mistakes a previous piercing place had made. Rob was very thorough and explained everything to me. The shop was clean and inviting. I felt very comfortable and enjoyed the experience! I will definitely be going back!

Paid $100–150PiercingsNose piercingNavel piercing
Hannah2 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Rob is such a great piercer he did my second nostril piercing on my other side to finish my double he measured to match the other side that i got pierced by someone else and was so quick and friendly definitely recommended

Paid $50–100Nose piercing
Natalie4 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rob was great! I got my first nostril piercing here and the process went smoothly. Rob was patient and thorough with answering my questions and helping me decide based on what I wanted. I would definitely recommend him for your next piercing!

Paid $50–100Nose piercing
Kyle3 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rob is so thorough and gentle! Cant recommend enough! Super clean shop!

Paid $50–100Ear piercingPiercingsNose piercing
bella3 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Really nice and clean ✨ Did my nostril and Medusa piercing , he is really professional .

Nose piercing
Elijah2 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

I had a blast I brought me and some friends there even though they didn't get anything I did. But after seeing the experience I had and what I got they wanted to come there themselfs. I'm super happy with the results and with my experience which went by perfectly. Couldn't of asked for a better person to do it then…

Paid $150–200Eyebrow piercingPiercingsNose piercing
AnonymousLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Have been a couple times now got my septum the first time I have a deviated septum and he still found a way to pierce it. Second time was for my nostril and naval and it went amazing. I also came back another time for questions robs an amazing piercer and the buildings interior is so unique and well decorated

Paid $50–100Nose piercingSeptum piercingNavel piercing
Lucas1 reviewTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Went with my partner and a group of their friends for a birthday celebration, and everything went absolutely amazing. Definitely would recommend this place if your looking to get a piercing

Paid $50–100Nose piercingNavel piercing
Jaycee2 reviewsTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Rob is awesome. He is very knowledgeable and open about the whole experience. He re-opened my mom’s 10 year old nose piercing and did my industrial WHILE conserving my 2 existing helix piercings no problem. I will definitely be returning!

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Paid $100–150Nose piercingIndustrial piercings
AndreeLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Rob is amazing. He is so knowledgeable about his craft, from jewlery to anatomy and piecing placement/technique. He was able to do a piercing for my daughter and open an old piercing for me that we really wanted and were told weren’t possible. Perfect experience.

Ear piercingNose piercing
Sharvani3 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Got my nostrils and collar bone piercings at New Wave had a great experience both times. Rob was a great calming presence . Highly recommend going here. Made me feel very confidence with safety and aftercare and process of piercing was so easy !

Paid $200–250Nose piercing
F.Local Guide · 74 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Loved my experience. Rob was patient and talked me through the process and how to care for the piercing at home.

Paid $100–150Nose piercing
Karen5 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Yesterday was the second time I've brought my daughter to get a piercing by Robert. He's super friendly and very professional at his job. Everyone there is very friendly! I'll like to thank Robert for making my daughter feel comfortable before and while getting pierced. We definitely recommend this place!💗🥰 Thank you guys!

Paid $50–100PiercingsNose piercingSeptum piercing
SamanthaLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Rob was fantastic! Got me in right away, very thorough with explaining after care instructions. I highly recommend visiting New Wave for any piercing needs!

Paid $50–100Nose piercing
Niyah1 reviewTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Piercer (Rob) talked me right through it my nose did not even get sore the next day I love it

Nose piercing
Margo1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Nose piercing
Oswaldo2 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $50–100Nose piercing

Price

$96-24% vs typical piercing studios

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Ear piercing28$62–$132
Piercings19$52–$96
Nose piercing19$52–$88
Navel piercing13$57–$96
Septum piercing9$57–$96
Eyebrow piercing8$41–$81
Helix piercing8$61–$132
Tongue piercing7—

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