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 large scale tattoos
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It was an amazing experience. He did exactly what I wanted and I loved it in the end. I will be coming back in the near future for more
I’ve gotten a bunch of tattoos from Jedi and they are always on point. I got a few tattoos of different animal skulls and some 90s tv show references and it’s never a question of if he's up for the challenge. I will definitely be a repeat customer. 🤘🏼
Jedi was awesome, came in randomly as a walk-in and he didn't disappoint. Ended up getting a custom calf piece, he spent 5hrs with me and exceeded my expectations. Great artist, person and overall experience!
Absolutely in love with my new tattoo! Beth was amazing to work with. She took my inspiration ideas and came up with a beautiful piece that was more than I was hoping for. Her design and skill are so evident. I will absolutely be going back for more tattoos with her.
Sideshow is awesome! I have been wanting to get my favorite Dinosaur tattooed for some time now and was struggling to find an artist I was comfortable and confident in. I stumbled in to sideshow on a random day and Beth was there to greet me. I told her about my idea and she seemed super excited about it. She was…
Bethany did SUCH A GREAT JOB! She was friendly, light handed & accommodating. I loved the space she held for me and allowed space for breaks during our 5 hour session. I recommend her totally! 10/10
Jedi did a great job on my new tattoo! Looking forward to having Jedi perform his craft on more tattoos in the future. Definitely going back to Jedi/ Sideshow!!
Jedi is an incredible artist! He’s very chill, extremely kind, and the best tattoo artist I have worked with. His work is outstanding and above all expectations. Everything was perfectly clean and very professional. Can’t wait to go back and get my tattoo shaded further!
I came in, and got seated quickly. My tattoo artist Chance did an excellent job. He was very thorough and very detailed oriented! Definitely will be going back.
Got a chest piece by chance! Solid dude! Friendly, clean lines, good shading, did not take his sweet time! Satisfied with the work!
My fiancé and I decided to do a walk in tattoo and Damon and the rest of the artists in the shop were amazing. We celebrated our bachelor/ette weekend at blink 182 and got a tat to commemorate it. His line work was great and I honestly didn’t even feel it it being done until he started the coloring. 10/10 and would…
Kipper was a great tattoo artist! Very kind and knows exactly what he’s doing. 20+ years of experience. I asked him if he’s done thousands of tattoos and he goes “Millions.” Incredible, highly recommend the crew at Sideshow!
I finally got my first tattoo two weeks ago. I’ve always wanted one but could not commit to a design nor had the guts to do it. I am well into my professional career and I thought this would be the best time to do it. I realize that the perfect location for my tattoo was to cover up some of my stretch marks and…
It’s been over 20 years for me to get a new tattoo, I believe we’re all scrutinizing tattoo work that ends up setting in doubt of getting another one. Once I saw Beth’s artistic tattoo on a friend, with such detail and care, I knew I found my artist. I have an old tattoo I got when I was a teen and she was able to…
Bethany is an amazing artist and tattooist, she is very professional and knows what she is doing. She also has a light hand. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants a tattoo. I have been getting tattooed for many years and she has done an excellent job on my neck.
Jadd has done all of my tattoos since October of 2020 and there’s no one else I’d rather go to. My whole right arm will be finished by him soon. He does a great job scheduling, tattoo, and communicating during the tattoo. There’s no one else I would refer friends to out here in San Diego to get tattoos from.…
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Price
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 |
