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%98+53.5Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%57+4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORESideshow Tattoo and Piercing
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #19Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 5.0★ from 3,046 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for 8 kinds of job.
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for ear piercing
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Isaac was very clean, quick, funny, and informative.
Isaac is the best piercer and I had such a great experience with him. This is my favorite spot for piercings and have gone multiple times. Got my conch here and had minimal pain and he was very knowledgeable and honest with me.
Isaac was great!! Super helpful and explained everything as he went along - highly recommend
Was very easy and clean, highly recommend!
Easy and quick experience. Isaac walked me through everything he did as he was doing it. Daith piercing turned out great!
My 6-year-old got her ears pierced here. Isaac was great with her. He was very professional, made sure all of the instruments were sterilized properly. He gave her a squeeze toy to hold while she was getting her piercing. Made her and myself both feel comfortable. Highly recommend for a good place for a kids first piercing.
Got a lobe piercing on my ear that has minimal space to work with and it came out perfect!
Came in wanting a tattoo for sure and maybe ear piercings. Got paired with Matt and the tattoo and experience was great. Right after that, Isaac came in and was available for my ear lobe piercings. Also a really nice experience even though that was what I was more nervous about. Both of those guys were super quick…
Isaac was awesome! He did such a great job with both of my daughters and made the whole piercing experience so easy and comfortable for them. He was patient, professional, and made them both feel at ease. Highly recommend Isaac to anyone looking to get a piercing!
Isaac is a great piercer! I have 13 piercings and counting, and Isaac has done most of them. He’s super helpful with resizing and whatnot too. My industrial jewelry is way too long, he noticed that and ordered me a new, better fitting piece. Piercings are always a breeze with him- super quick and easy. I plan to…
Isaac is the consummate professional! All of my piercings have healed beautifully and quickly with him whereas every other place I’ve gotten piercings I’ve gotten infected/irritated! I won’t go to another piercing place in SD now!
Isaac did a great job on my double helix piercing! It was less painful than my last helix piercing and he explained and walked through everything he was doing. He gave great recommendations and advice and made sure I thought it was perfect. I will definitely be back next time!
Isaac is the absolute best. Super knowledgeable, professional, and does an incredible job. He’s helped me curate an ear stack that works well with my anatomy and every piercing has been painless and healed fantastic. He really takes his time to make sure everything is measured well and helps you plan for whatever you’d like. Highly recommend!
Isaac was very professional and had great cleaning procedures! The piercing room was absolutely fabulous! I barely felt my piercings. They don’t hurt and I love them! He also took the jump scare I gave him really well lol!😳🤣
This was my first time getting a piercing and my stylist, Isaac, made it an awesome experience! Very glad I chose to come here
Great service. Made my 9 and 11 year old daughters feel very comfortable with the piercing process and helped to pick out appropriate jewelry for them. Not a single tear from either!
Did my piercing with Isaac and it was an amazing experience! he calmed me down so much and his expertise really showed throughout the process.
I rarely leave reviews but I have to shout out Isaac for being an amazing piercer. My friend and I walked in wanted a few different things and he was extremely kind, professional, quick, great rapport. Can’t recommend him enough. I’ll be telling everyone about this experience for a while, and I love my piercings
Isaac was amazing! I got two ear piercings from him, was professional and attentive. I get woozy sometimes and he made me so comfortable & checked in periodically. Measured my ears and got my approval more than once. The studio itself is clean and very sanitary. Jewelry options are limited but are very high quality. Reasonable prices too
made my daith feel like nothing
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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.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Ear piercing | 482 | $62–$132 |
| Tattoo design | 371 | $119–$290 |
| Nose piercing | 258 | $52–$88 |
| Piercings | 256 | $52–$96 |
| Fine line tattoos | 250 | $108–$170 |
| Tattoos | 229 | $114–$277 |
| Helix piercing | 62 | $61–$132 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 57 | $132–$310 |
