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Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing 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 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.95SCORE

Sideshow 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.

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.Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing is better than 98% 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.Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing is better than 97% 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.Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing is better than 99% of piercing studios.A
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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.Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
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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.Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing 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.Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing is better than 57% of piercing studios.C
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Customers hired Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for 8 kinds of job.

Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for eyebrow piercing

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.31
★ 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.$41–$81
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 98/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Eyebrow 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.#1 / 12

All 31 Google reviews tagged “Eyebrow piercing” · showing 20

XimenaLocal Guide · 22 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

isaac was amazing and funny while also sanitary and safe!

Customer photo from Ximena's review
Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing
Natalie1 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

My friend and I came in for an eyebrow and helix, Isaac is very skilled and the service was wonderful! Will definitely be coming back.

Customer photo from Natalie's review
Eyebrow piercingHelix piercing
Kelsey1 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 month ago★★★★★

Painless eyebrow piercing with amazing service! Isaac was amazing and I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing
Brody1 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 month ago★★★★★

isaac is the goat, super chill dude, super knowledgeable and my piercing was super easy. would go back but i don’t live in cali. cool studio too

Paid $150–200Eyebrow piercing
Max2 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★★★★★

Got an eyebrow piercing from Isaac. He was very welcoming and professional. He made sure everything with perfectly sanitary and lined up right. I was walked through every step of the process and we even did some breathing exercises to keep things nice and calm. It was a fantastic experience and the piercing has been…

Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing
Bella4 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

awesome customer service, piercing was fast !

Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing
Sean2 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Isaac was super professional! Got a couple piercings and they all went smoothy. Super cool guy!!!

Paid $150–200Eyebrow piercingNose piercing
Jane1 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★★★★★

I got an eyebrow and ear piercing by Isaac. The whole process was very simple and smooth. The staff were very kind and friendly. The building is also very clean. 10/10 would recommend for anybody interested.

Paid $200–250Ear piercingEyebrow piercing
spencer1 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★★★★★

got my piercings done by Isaac, super cool and chill dude and the process was quick. piercings are healing nicely and have gotten a lot of compliments on them 😺

Eyebrow piercingPiercingsSeptum piercing
Eluro1 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★★★★★

I got my eyebrow piercing done and i’m very happy and impressed with it! Safe to say, this is my new go to spot for piercings!!

Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing
Marc2 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★★★★★

This place was the best shop that I’ve been to, the staff was amazing very professional and made it work for 3 of us as walk ins. Beth did an amazing job on my piece with very little info that I gave her to go on. Great price for the quality of work we received, I would seriously fly back to San Diego from NH just…

Paid $250–300Eyebrow piercingTattoo design
dilldaddy1Local Guide · 16 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

I had my first eleven piercings from Scooter, someone who recently left PB, and I was kind of worried. I was suggested Isaac at Sideshow, and whew did he instantly put me at ease. Not only does he know exactly what I want, his technique is smooth and made the experience fun. Isaac is definitely a winner if you are…

Eyebrow piercing
e-10,0003 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★★★★★

Great customer service and professionalism! Issac is a master at his craft and would most definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable piercer.

Paid $1–50Eyebrow piercingNose piercing
Rusty2 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★★★★★

Isaac was super friendly and informative. The entire experience was super pain free :)

Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing
Olivia1 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★★★★★

Everyone was super nice. Would 100% go there again for a piercing

Eyebrow piercing
Rhett4 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 a septum and eyebrow piercing from Isaac, and it took around 15 minutes overall. I was a walk-in and the service was super fast, clean, and well priced. I paid $140 for both including jewlery with cash. I felt super safe and comfortable and would 10000% recommend this piercer for anyone trying to get any type of piercing, thank you guys so much!

Paid $100–150Eyebrow piercingPiercingsNose piercing
JoeyLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

Friendly and fast service. This was my first piercing and the stylist, Issac, was very patient and informative. Quick, easy and relatively painless. Would definitely recommend!

Paid $100–150Eyebrow piercingNose piercingBridge piercing
Kaneki1 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Issac is the best, definitely would go back to just him. I just wish i found this place sooner…. 🥲 he has a great personality than most that Ive met. Definitely check it out!

Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing
JohnLocal Guide · 54 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Quick and easy ✌️👍 Thanks Isaac!

Paid $100–150Eyebrow piercingSeptum piercing
Maeve1 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

It was a very good experience! Quick and easy, and Issac (who helped me out) was very nice and efficient!

Paid $50–100Eyebrow piercing

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Price

$1260% 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 piercing482$62–$132
Tattoo design371$119–$290
Nose piercing258$52–$88
Piercings256$52–$96
Fine line tattoos250$108–$170
Tattoos229$114–$277
Helix piercing62$61–$132
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings57$132–$310

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