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 nose piercing
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I loved Isaac. He make everyone laugh and very confident would definitely get another piercing for him.
absolutely love the piercing so much !! isaac did a amazing job !
i got my nose pierced from issac and it was my first piercing ever! it was so fast and it barely even hurt. i loved how quick he was and he talked about the whole process and it honestly calmed me down. i’ll definitely be going back! 10/10 placement is perfect
Found this place on google and came in for a nose piercing with Issac . He was professional and so friendly. I had my 3 yr old son with me and Issac even gave him some little squishies to play with while we were there. Would 100% go back the shop was very clean and everyone was friendly. The piercing was also almost painless another plus lol.
I had such a great experience getting my nose pierced by Isaac! He was so nice and made the whole process feel quick and easy. While he was preparing everything, he explained what he was using and walked me through how to properly take care of my piercing afterward. He also helped me choose which diamond to get, and…
My sister and I took my 16 yr old daughter to get her nose pierced. Isaac was absolutely the best! He made her feel comfortable and at ease. He was professional and fast, thoroughly knowledgeable and she wants to come back to California to for her belly piercing and tattoo when she is an adult, lol. We traveled from…
Isaac was super professional! Got a couple piercings and they all went smoothy. Super cool guy!!!
Isaac was amazing. I was nervous but trying not to show it. He made me feel so comfortable, explained everything and I barely felt a thing! I would highly recommend him!
I got my nostril pierced by Isaac, he was incredibly professional and friendly. I could not recommend him and sideshow more!
Isaac is the most awesome rad dude! My best friend recommended me to him as she has gotten many piercings by him.We came in just before closing and he still set up everything and got it done for me quick, clean, and professional.
Isaac Neece and David Rene were both awesome and if I could give them 10 stars I would!
Awesome service! Super sterile and wonderful selection of jewelry! The staff is super kind, attentive and thorough.
Isaac was fantastic! This was my first piercing and he made sure I was comfortable, left with all the information needed to care for my piercing, and he was an overall chill guy. Highly recommend him and the shop!
I had a great experience and my piercing is healing amazingly
First off: GREAT customer service. Isaac was right off the bat cool and approachable, and I knew he'd do a professional job just in the professional way he treated me. The piercing was flawless in terms of sanitation/placement/jewelry selection. I healed up super quick had no piercing issues or infection at all, no…
Issac was amazing!! Calmed my nerves and I’m so happy with my piercing!
So impressed by the nose piercing I got here! They had tons of jewelry options, and they use only hypoallergenic metals. I have a nickel allergy so this is really important for me. Its been 3 days since I got it, and I've had no allergic reaction and it's healing so well! I also thought the piercing process was…
The workers were so nice and my piercer was so funny!! Issac did an amazing job!
I got my nose pierced by Isaac on July 13, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. He’s a great guy—super chill, professional, and made the whole process quick and smooth. He explained everything clearly and made sure I knew exactly how to take care of it. It’s been healing great with no issues at all. You…
Isaac was very personable and professional I went in on vacation with my boyfriend who got a tattoo while here also and Isaac explained everything even explained all the jewelry choices and the recovery time with the utmost patience as I was a little nervous since this was my first piercing since I was a little girl…
Great experience with Isaac at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing, quick and easy with no pain...maybe just a little lol. Would definitely reccomend!
Very happy with how everything turned out. Walked me through the steps, and made the process nice, smooth, and effortless. Issac is the man!!
Isaac was a nice dude, super speedy process would 100% come back
Awesome experience!
fantastic piercer, Isaac knows what hes doing, very friendly shop :)
Isaac was a wonderful guy with lots of patience!
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 wonderful for my nose piercing! Walked me through everything and answered all my questions. Definitely recommend this place.
Everyone we spoke to was so nice! My sister and I made a spontaneous decision to get new tats together (it’s become something of a tradition with us since we’re so far away from each other geographically) and to get my nose pierced! My tattoo is AMAZING it is a tribute to one of my three grandchildren! And it looks…
I got my nose pierced by isaac. It was a wonderful experience!! Definitely worth it
They were very nice and prices were not bad definitely will go back for another tattoo and piercing!!
Beautiful experience. No notes.
I did a walk in recently and got a nose and a lobe piercing with Isaac and could not recommend him more! Extremely professional and skilled. I appreciate that he took his time to make sure everything was measured correctly and looked aesthetically pleasing. Made me feel comfortable and explained every step to me. Thank you!!!
Walked in on a busy day and was still able to get a spot with Isaac. Even though he was swamped with customers, Isaac made sure he went over all the options, was super friendly, and made the overall experience very enjoyable. Love my piercing and will definitely go back!
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!
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Isaac for my nose piercing, and I can’t say enough about his professionalism and care throughout the process. From the moment I sat down, he was so thorough and helpful in guiding me to choose the best jewelry option for my nose. I ultimately decided on a stunning rose…
Love my nose pricing, he did a great job, very professional environment and an incredibly experienced pricer.
Very nice and knew exactly what he was doing. Gave great explanations on what he was doing each step of the way.
Came in as a walk-in to get my nose piercing done and Isaac was awesome! He was super helpful and made the process so easy. 10/10 service!!
Always Nerve racking going to a new shop, but Isaac did an excellent job on my nose piercing. From Confirming proper sanitation and extensive evaluation for placement, the job was flawless!
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…
I love this place and Isaac was great! He made me feel very comfortable before getting my piercing!
great service
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…
Very good experience! Isaac was so professional, explaining everything to me as he went. Clean professional and friendly environment.
Overall an amazing experience! Great customer service. Everyone was super helpful. Isaac was awesome and did an incredible job. I’m so happy with my new piercing!! 1000% would recommend.
Isaac was incredible the best ever ,.. my nose piercing hasn’t been infected, and I’m super happy I recommend Isaac 100 o/o
I got a nose piercing done by Issac! He was amazinggg! he was super chill and was very professional. My piercing never got red or hurt afterwards! Highly recommend!
Amazing service and friendly
Definitely recommend! Very comforting and very nice staff. They are welcoming and friendly. They are very clean and even show you the sterilized needle before they pierce! Will be going back
I got a nose piercing and my experience was amazing. Isaac was my piercer and he did an amazing job of keeping me informed on what was going on. He also explained how I should care for my piercing. The service was great and the process was super quick as well.
Isaac was truly fantastic. He made me and my granddaughter feel at ease. I would highly recommend him for any piercing.
I had an awesome experience getting my septum nose with Isaac. He was really professional and explain me everything and he did a really great job. Thanks Isaac!
Love my new nose piercing! Very quick, easy and professional. Isaac was very patient with me and kept my nerves down as I was very anxious about this experience. Personally very little pain and really happy with my new piercing as it heals. Definitely recommend Sideshow Piercings and Tattoos. Thank you! Harper Diaz
This establishment was amazing! And clean!! Very professional!!! Isaac was soooo amazing!! I barely felt anything. He did a great job!! Love my new nose piercing!!! I live 5 hours away from the shop and when I want another piercing I will be going back to him!!!
I love my new piercing, Issac did an amazing job, he also showed the sterilization process he does before beginning the process. 10/10 recommend !!!
Very friendly as soon as we walked in. Spent about ten min waiting for set up and that was it. Isaac is very calming and helped me thru it with no issues and virtually no pain! Amazing service! Highly recommend!!
Isaac was super kind and informative about the placing of my piercing and the care! Going back again for jewelry and some other new piercing!!
i got my nose pierced with isaac and it was such a smooth experience. it was my first piercing and it honestly wasn’t that bad! he was really helpful and kind.
Price
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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 |
