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 eyebrow piercing
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isaac was amazing and funny while also sanitary and safe!
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.
Painless eyebrow piercing with amazing service! Isaac was amazing and I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
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
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…
awesome customer service, piercing was fast !
Isaac was super professional! Got a couple piercings and they all went smoothy. Super cool guy!!!
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.
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 😺
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!!
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…
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…
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.
Isaac was super friendly and informative. The entire experience was super pain free :)
Everyone was super nice. Would 100% go there again for a piercing
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!
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!
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!
Quick and easy ✌️👍 Thanks Isaac!
It was a very good experience! Quick and easy, and Issac (who helped me out) was very nice and efficient!
Got an eyebrow piercing from Isaac, he was very professional and knowledgeable. Obviously the piercing hurt but it was very quick and he guided me through it. Thank y'all so much!
My friend and I went to go get our eyebrows pierced here! We were pierced by Isaac, who did an excellent job at walking us through the piercing process, as well as made it comfortable and relaxing (as piercings are ALWAYS nerve racking). I was very pleased with the service and the friendly and welcoming vibe of the…
I got my eyebrow pierced and a couple of my friends got piercings here as well. All the staff were super friendly and the place was very clean! Piercings went super smoothly and my eyebrow piercing was relatively painless. The piercer was very nice and accommodating! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!
I did a walk-in and Isaac pierced my eyebrow. He was very professional yet personable. I felt safe and comfortable in his hands! Would highly recommend and will be returning.
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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 |
