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.
Was easily able to reschedule my appointment and great treatment and service especially for my first piercing. Issac was great at his job and everyone was very chill
Isaac was very professional and made me feel comfortable when getting my nips pierced! highly recommend this place for tattoos and piercings!!
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!!!
I walked in for nipple piercings and Isaac was very welcoming and made the process so easy and smooth! The shop is nice and he was very professional and clean. I also bought new belly ring jewelry. I love my new piercings!
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!
Very professional & kind! Got both a Navel & nipple piercing. I really appreciated that the piercer explained everything to me! 10/10 would recommend.
I had a fantastic experience getting my ears pierced by Isaac! He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and made me feel completely at ease throughout the process. He took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured that I was comfortable every step of the way. The shop was spotless and had a welcoming…
I was looking for a good place to get my first piercing, I came across sideshow tattoo and read all the great reviews. I came in without an appointment and Issac was the person that attended me right away, he was very knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. Thank you Issac. Highly recommended.
I never leave any reviews but this is my first piercing and would love to refrence this place to anyone for their next piercing. I was a walk in and waited only about 10 minutes to be seen. The guy who pierced me was named Isaac and i think he could tell i was nervous so he made sure to reassure me and walked my…
Got nose piercing done by Isaac, was quick and is healing nicely.
I came in to have my second lobe pierced and Isaac was incredible! His commitment to delivering the best experience and ensuring your piercing(s) are clean, accurate, and healthy went above and beyond what I have ever encountered from a piercing artist. He took his time to make sure everything was aligned properly…
Isaac was great in helping me get my new ear piercing! The shop takes sterilizing their equipment seriously and they even walk through the process to ensure their customers know everything is sterilized. 10/10 would recommend this place!
This is such a good place to go to for your first piercing!! I loved everything about the shop, the atmosphere the people. Issac is a really good piercer, for my first professional piercing it was such a good experience. I got my septum done by Issac and he's such a cool and fun guy, of course it hurt since you are…
Isaac did such a wonderful on my piercings and was very professional 10000% recommend. Will definitely be going back for any more piercings .
very supportive and comfortable space to get a piercing! walked in unsure of my piercing but the staff gave me some motivation & i ended up getting my smiley pierced! definitely recommend
Wonderful experience! I felt as though I was in good hands with Isaac as my body piercer. Isaac was very kind & you can tell that he takes pride in his work. I would definitely go back. Thank you!
Inquired about a women 🐈 piercing I’m not sure if google will allow me to post a pic but I do recommend this sideshow tattoo a piercing. Issac my pierce has patients, nice, and respectful. There are . rooms for certain services. Price was right Issac my piercer was amazing! Thank you for a first time customer experience was amazing
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!!
Spontaneous stop in, Isaac did a great job with my helix piercing, he was so friendly and made it an easy experience. No pain during or the following days, jewelry was a reasonable cost and I’m excited to go back in a few weeks for a shorter back stop so I can sleep on both sides again!!
Great service here! Issac was very precise and careful when he pierced my ears. Better than anyone I’ve ever went to before and it was so painless and quick! Cant thank you enough 10/10 would recommend
I came here as a walk-in over the weekend for a nose piercing. Issac was so nice and helpful since I haven't had a piercing since I was a baby and had no idea where to start. He went over the different type of nose rings and gave his honest opinion on what would look best, which I appreciated. He was so quick and…
The most professional nipple piercing I’ve ever had, but the dedication for detail and kindness and confidence the shop and Issac gave was 1000% the best experience I have had in a parlor. I am healing beautifully and love my outcome. Thank you, but no pic with review lol
Really enjoy coming here. Everyone always seems down to earth and chill. Good place for piercings and tattoos. Would definitely recommend.
Believe all the great reviews! I came in was in and out in about an hour and half. Got two tattoos and a nostril piercing. Everyone was professional and kind. I’m originally from the south but it’s honestly worth flying here to get more work done.
Awesome People and great experience getting my tongue and conch pierced here. Excited to continue getting piercings with Isaac at sideshow!
I got pierced about two weeks ago by Isaac and it was the most simple and painless process ever. He helped me pick out the right jewelry and walked me through the whole process. It was fast and painless and I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better experience.
Isaac is the go to for ANY piercing. He is very clean, thorough with the best attention to detail, and professional. I’ve come here multiple times and always receive the best service. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!!!
Isaac was more than amazing. I went in to get my septum pierced and he took one look and said I have a deviated septum and he wouldn't pierce it because it would sit crooked. I was bummed and left. Decided to go back and get a double nostril piercing and he was so gentle and great!! He could have pierced my septum,…
Highly recommend this spot for piercing needs! Isaac made the whole walk in process so easy. After talking about what I wanted, we looked at jewelry options and headed back for piercing. Isaac measured everything maliciously both making sure it aligned with my original piercing & aligned with each side. Couple of…
Everyone was very welcoming and the wait time was no issue at all. My piercer Issac was easy going and made the process fun. It was a great first experience and is definitely a good memory to look back on. I love my piercing!!
Super friendly and great price for service and products!
I walked in on my birthday to get my septum pierced and I was so happy with my experience! The wait time even without an appointment was less than 5 minutes, they kept me calm through the piercing, and now 2 weeks later it’s nearly fully healed & definitely my favorite piercing yet. They educated me on how to care…
Very friendly staff. I’m so glad I came here for my nostril piercing. Would recommend and I will definitely be coming back ❤️
the piercing artist was very nice and performed piercing with ease. i love my new piercing!!! 10/10 def would recommend.
I had my second and third lobes pierced by Issac and he’s amazing!! My first piercings were done very badly at another shop but Isaac was able to fix them and I have never been more happier. You can’t even tell that my original piercings didn’t like up with eachother
Great customer service, they answer any questions I had I was in and out ininutes, and I was just a walk in no appointment, thanks 🙏
Love it, I felt so comfortable.
Everyone was so professional and I could not be happier with my piercing
Had Isaac for my most recent piercing at this place. I’ve gone to this business twice before for tattoos and have always had a good experience with the workers and with the results!
My first experience was a hit! So, I definitely had to come back for a second. Did a walk-in with my best friend, & everyone there was nice & friendly. Got my nose piercings done by Isaac & he did an amazing job! He doubled checked if the placements were even & precise & made sure I was comfortable all together.…
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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 |
