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 piercings
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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!
Isaac is the best guys my piercing was quick and painless, Isaac was very professional he took every precaution to make sure I had the right anatomy and with sterilization. He made sure he had everything lined up perfectly before sticking me. I’m on my second day now and I’m only experiencing slight swelling, the…
Isaac was so awesome! explained every step and my piercing was perfect
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…
Amazing got a nose piercing a year ago and recently a tattoo. my tattoo artist Kipper highly recommend him❤️ Five stars 100%
My friend and I both got pierced by Isaac and he was absolutely lovely! Extremely knowledgeable, kind, and paid such close attention to detail. Highly recommended for your next piercing!
I rarely leave reviews but I have to shout out Isaac for being an amazing piercer. My friend and I walked in wanted a few different things and he was extremely kind, professional, quick, great rapport. Can’t recommend him enough. I’ll be telling everyone about this experience for a while, and I love my piercings
I have a variety of piercings and have gone to a different piercer each time, and Isaac was one of the best. Definitely pierced them faster than anyone else (which let me tell you, getting my septum pierced kinda slowly was a gross sensation). I’m only four days into healing but the three piercings I got (2 forward…
Got my septum piercing perfectly placed by Isaac after years of thinking my anatomy was just not right for one! He did a great job and the rest of the crew at SlideShow are so nice and welcoming! My boyfriend also did a “Get What You Get” tattoo and Damon did not disappoint! He was also very friendly and loves what he does.
Isaac is a wonderful piecer. I have been to him twice: once 10 years ago and earlier this month. Each time, my piercings have healed with no issues. I appreciate his time and attention to detail. I look forward to coming back after these recent ones completely heal.
I got my Belly button pierced here a couple weeks ago by Isaac! He was very good at making me feel comfortable, explained the process, and answered all the questions I had. My piercing is healing perfectly! Will definitely be going back :)
got my piercings done by Isaac, super cool and chill dude and the process was quick. piercings are healing nicely and have gotten a lot of compliments on them 😺
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.
Best experience ever, the reviews don’t lie! Got my triple lobe piercings and a helix, and none were very painful. Issac was super kind and helped me feel very relaxed! Everything was very clean and felt super comfortable, almost no pain when getting my helix which I was not expecting (many of my friends have said…
Got my 2nd lobe piercing with Isaac after my partner recommended him and I’m so glad I did! We just walked in and even though they were busy, the wait wasn’t long. The staff were friendly, the jewelry selection was great, and Isaac made sure I felt comfortable the whole time. He explained everything clearly,…
My mom and sister flew out to visit and we decided to pop in to this tattoo shop! They took AMAZING care of my sister while piercing her nose. They made sure to show us everything was sanitized and clean. My mom and I got tattoos and it was probably the best experience i’ve had at a tattoo shop! David is extremely…
The shop was clean and all the staff were so nice and professional I went in with my friend to get matching tattoos and her snake bites. It was her first professional tattoo and both the artist and the piercer talked through everything and made it such a comfortable environment
Was a really nice experience especially for my first piercing. They walked me through their process and explained how they sterilized their equipment, they also made sure that I was ready for the 2nd piercing after they put in the first one. Overall I really enjoyed the experience and would go back again for another.
10/10 recommend. Decided to walk in & get a forward helix from Isaac & 3 little fine line tattoos from Matt. Both were very welcoming, friendly, & thorough.
Im super happy with my piercing. Staff was super professional and answered all my questions.
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 |
