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 navel piercing
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Got my navel pierced and Isaac was great! The whole process was super quick and he was very understanding and calm when I was about to get pierced. Definitely recommend!
AMAZING I got my first belly button peircing here at 16 and Isaac was so kind and made me feel so comfortable my peircing was painless quick and so easy!!!!!!
Super chill and not stressful. Loved the experience!
Went to isaac a few days ago to get my navel piercing and it went amazing! He was able to squeeze me in without having an appointment, and overall the piercing was a smooth and a quick process with no pain! Healing is also going great thank you so much I love the piercing!
Isaac was awesome! He did such a great job with both of my daughters and made the whole piercing experience so easy and comfortable for them. He was patient, professional, and made them both feel at ease. Highly recommend Isaac to anyone looking to get a piercing!
Isaac was AMAZING! So knowledgeable and down to earth. He was extremely helpful with our group of ladies 😁😁
Isaac is a great piercer! I have 13 piercings and counting, and Isaac has done most of them. He’s super helpful with resizing and whatnot too. My industrial jewelry is way too long, he noticed that and ordered me a new, better fitting piece. Piercings are always a breeze with him- super quick and easy. I plan to…
Went in to get my naval pierced and it was a nice quick n easy process, Issac was a kind piercer and the shop had nice environment. Overall it was a comfortable experience and it’s healing quite well.
I went back to get my naval piercing replaced as the bottom jewel came out and Isaac replaced it without a charge! Very good customer service! I was able to come in after work and leave quickly!
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Fast and simple! Isaac did such a great job and was truly professional throughout it all. I am so happy with my new piercing!
They did such an amazing job and made the expirence for me great. I was terrified when I went it but Isaac made the process simple and less scary. It also healed greatly even though I haven’t been taking great care of it (oops). 10/10 recommend.
I got my navel pierced by Isaac, best experience ever! He was very welcoming and kind, and had a quick and easy process. Had no issues with the piercing and it looks so perfect. The shop was such a vibe, 10/10 would recommend this place to everyone looking to get some piercing done.
Had an amazing experience getting my navel piercing done here. Had Isaac, he was very professional and seemed super knowledgeable about working with my anatomy. Would recommend!
I love love love my navel piercing! I got it done almost two weeks ago with Issac. Issac educated me on the anatomy of navels explained how mine specifically needed to be with a J hook and why. He was also very accurate on the placement. I'd go again for any piercing I'll get in the future
Got a floating navel piercing done by Isaac and it was one of the most seamless piercing experiences I’ve had. He’s super knowledgeable and precise with placement, v chill dude. Also was literally like 1/10 pain. Going back next week for a different piercing hahaha highly recommend. Ty Isaac!
Isaac did amazing!!! I didn’t even feel a thing and it is healing up nicely.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Issac was amazing and so precessional!
Clean and professional!!!!! Felt safe the entire time and was guided throughout the piercing process. Learned I got a collapsing belly button!!! Yippee????!!! Thank you Issac!!!
Great experience! Isaac is a top tier piercer and sideshow tattoo and piercing is great! Will definitely be coming back.
Came in right before they were done taking walk ins but the staff were still really nice:)
My first experience getting a professional piercing and Isaac did an amazing job! the service was quick and easy and i'm in love with my new piercing. Definitely check out slideshow if your looking for piercings or tattoos!
I did a walk in appointment and was immediately helped. Isaac did my navel piercing and i can honestly say that he was very comforting towards my nerves and answered all questions that concerned me. It’s been a week since I got it and it has only been smooth sailing. It’s perfectly straight, which was my main…
I got a navel piercing a couple days ago! My piercer, Isaac, was extremely thorough and made sure the piercing would be even. This made me feel very secure that I would have great results! My piercing has been healing very well and I'm super happy with it!!
My daughter got a navel piercing at the beginning of the month and it has been healing well! Everything was super clean and sterile but the room was comfortable and had the coolest chandelier. Isaac was very kind and thorough and made sure my daughter was happy with the placement before piercing. We will definitely be returning for any future piercings!
10/10 customer service! Isaac was amazing and made me less stressed to get my bellybutton pierced. He was kind, focused, and took his time to make sure his marking was exact!
My first time here was great, very welcoming and friendly. I got the luck to have Isaac help me with my navel piercing and he was the best. He made sure he explained everything to me and his attention to detail made it come out beautifully.
Isaac was amazing! Great costumer service and quality work:)
Got my navel pierced and it was the best experience possible. Issac was amazing, no pain at all !
I went here on Friday the 13th when they are exceptionally busy and their customer service was excellent they answered all my questions kindly even though they had to probably explain the same exact things to at least 50 people before me this day. They were so busy yet getting people through pretty quickly while…
Isaac was amazing!! Walked in for a navel piercing on a Friday evening and was quickly consulted very respectfully and I am super happy with the results! Also on the more affordable side. Super clean and chill place, Definitely recommend Sideshow •ᴗ•
Isaac was so professional when piercing my navel. I had it previously pierced but had to take it out due to it not healing well. Isaac assessed my anatomy and gave me the jewelry that was best suited for my navel! I really appreciate the effort he took to make sure my piercing experience was nice.
When I went to get my naval piercing, I was greeted by Isaac. He was very professional and considerate and made sure to analyze the shape of my naval to ensure that it was the right option for us and it would heal properly. The process went very smoothly and my piercing has been healing nicely following the instructions he gave me. He was amazing!!
i love my piercing so much it didn’t even hurt. Isaac took his time and made sure my piercing was in the perfect spot. great place to go to.
Isaac did my bellybutton piercing and the process couldn't have been smoother. He triple checked i liked the placement both standing and sitting and made sure i had the right anatomy for the piercing beforehand. Explained what he was doing as he went and talked me through the healing process and gave me his card if…
Super professional, clean and awesome!!
I didn’t make an appointment and just walked in and I immediately got help from Isaac. Everyone was super friendly and I wasn’t in there for too long. Isaac did amazing and made sure I was comfortable with my piercing. Overall, they had great service and I really recommend this place!
Issac was very professional, kind and informational. It’s almost a week since the piercing and it’s doing great; no issues.
This place was great! Went in for a naval piercing and was out in less than an hour. It literally did not hurt at all and all the workers were so nice about it too. It was super efficient and I would definitely recommend! My naval costed $80, so a little bit expensive but totally worth it. I also bought a cleaning…
Very quick and professional. Would recommend!
I love my naval piercing!
Great service. Would really recommend
Very professional and nice workers! Thank you!
I love my piercings so much! My piercer Issac was super great and thorough. Everything was sterile and Issac took his time to make sure my placement was correct and to my liking! I’ve never had anything pierced with an actual needle but it was basically painless! They’re healing super nicely as well! The after care…
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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 |
