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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Customers hired Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for 8 kinds of job.
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for industrial piercings
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A little bit of a wait to get my daughter’s industrial piercing, but worth it! While waiting, I decided to add on to my right shoulder tattoo (spontaneously), and Matthew and I worked together to design the add-on. He obviously did most of the design 😄 but it’s perfect! When my daughter was called in for her…
very clean, i felt comfortable and he was nice
Isaac did my industrial piercing last weekend and did a great job. He was professional and walked me through the process as he was going, and the pain was minimal for the area I got it in. It has also been smooth sailing since. Thank you!
Great service and a relaxing environment. Isaac was very knowledgeable and gave me plenty of advice for a smooth piercing and healing experience!
Got my industrial done by Danny. He was very chill and friendly. He was honest about what piercings I couldn't get because of my ear anatomy. It was a super quick process and it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would! I'll be back for more piercings in the future!
Isaac was great! I got 4 ear piercings done at once without issue. He did the hardest ones first so the lobes could "be dessert." He was very picky to make sure that every piercing was even and not lopsided. He was funny, yet professional the whole time! Highly recommend!
Very quick, very easy, best value for your money. Got an industrial done in less than 10 minutes and it’s healing up real nicely. The place was really clean, everything was sterile and autoclaved. Isaac was very nice, answered all my questions and was very thorough about aftercare. Will be coming back here for my next piercings.
I was so delighted by the Isaac’s work. The procedure was carried out painlessly. I am very happy with my piercing!
I went in last week to get a few piercings. The piercer there did a professional job in doing so. He made the procedure quick and painless and I’ll be going back to get more piercings. The whole shop has a good vibe and everyone working there were nice and chill. Very good place!
I got my first non-lobe piercings here and I felt so comfortable :) Thought I would feel out of my element, but it wasn’t like that at all. Isaac did my septum and industrial and both were really quick and hurt way less than I thought they were going to. The people who work here are also so so nice!
Very nice, welcoming atmosphere! Isaac was super calming and made me less nervous about the piercing!
Edit: Issac quick responded and offered to correct the mistake. Very professional and accountable Got my nose pierced. They used a L-bar which is a bad first piercing, it fell out a few hours later. it was so busy and Danny was rushed that he gave me no aftercare instructions and basically pierced it and said…
Super quick and quality piercer/ piercing. I’ve gotten my eyebrow and industrial here, and my brother got his lobes, and both have had zero problem healing. Highly recommend!:)
Just went in to get my conch pierced and Isaac is the besssssttttt. Walked in, waited maybe 15 minutes on a busy Thursday night and got it done. Looks so cute and I barely felt a thing. Isaac has an eye for placement and cute jewelry so trust him and go get that piercing you wanted!
Everyone was very efficient and kind at the shop. Isaac did a great job on the piercing and even gave some advice about troubles I was having with a different piercing.
So good! The piercer with blue eyes is so kind, patient, gentle and professional. I’ve had done a couple piercing there and they all healed so nicely.
Very clean, quick, and communicative
Fast and friendly services👍
Isaac is excellent! He is very thorough in explaining both the piercing process and all the aftercare. He also went out of his way to make the experience comfortable.
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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 |
