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 memorial tattoos
Clear ✕All 12 Google reviews tagged “Memorial tattoos”
They got us in right away and everyone was super nice. Matt was exceptional with listening to what we wanted and making it come to life. 10/10 recommend
Had a great experience at Sideshow! Very clean and my artist was extremely professional! I recommend Sideshow for your next tattoo or piercing.
Jedi was an amazing artist and super friendly. Really enjoyed my experience and Side Show.
Beth was great, she helped us out when we had to switch tattoo shops last minute. She was helpful, professional, and efficient during a rough time. This tattoo was in honor of my dad’s passing and I’m super happy with service and the quality!
Beth is an amazing artist! Captured exactly what I wanted. Will definitely be returning for more tattoos.
I was in San Diego for the 3 day 60mile Breast Cancer walk, from Florida. I decided upon a tattoo that a survivor drew for me. Jedi got me right in last minute. Adjusted it and helped decide where I should put it! I also added my 18yo nephews ashes to the tattoo and loved how Jedi knew what to do! I LOVE IT!! He…
Love it so much and Beth made the experience for my sisters and I so easy and hassle free.
Great shop, love the vibes and all of the artists were super personable and professional. The process was quick and the recovery painless. Will definitely be coming back to see Beth again!
Amazing work
I had a wonderful experience at this shop. I have a 1/4 sleeve, maybe 1/2 depending on how it is counted. I count it as the only one I have. It is a memorial tattoo celebrating my late wife's and my lives together for 31 years. I miss her dearly. Bethany is my go to artist. She started this work about 5 years ago…
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…
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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 |
