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 septum piercing
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got a septum piercing about a week ago and it's been healing really nicely! isaac made it such a comfortable experience and told me everything i needed to know. highly recommend coming here :)
Isaac did an incredible job with my septum piercing, it was so quick and easy!! Made me feel so comfortable and was very thorough and informative as it was my first piercing done professionally. Will definitely be returning!
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…
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 pierced my septum and was AMAZING! He answered all of my questions thoughtfully and clearly. The sterilization process had me feeling very confident about his professionalism. He also took my concerns about an unrelated piercing seriously and left my mind at ease. Definitely planning to come back here for more 🫶🤍
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 😺
LOVED this place!!! Survive was great! Isaac pierced my septum and my friend’s nipples. Made us feel so comfortable and did a great job peircing us! 10/10 recommend coming here to get peirced!
It was a nice//chill service. Issac the piercer had very good cleanliness and instructions, in order to help us better through the actual piercing process.
Got matching septums w my friend here a week ago. Such a beautiful space, felt comfortable. Isaac is wonderful, super friendly! I live about 2 hours away but honestly plan on returning. Thank you <3
fantastic piercer, Isaac knows what hes doing, very friendly shop :)
I couldn’t believe there were only had 5 star reviews. Then I went and got my septum pierced and it’s true. Great atmosphere, amazing piercing, all around great experience ! :)
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!
Isaac is awesome! He made sure we were comfortable and understood what was happening each step of the way.
It was a very quick and easy process thanks to Isaac. He was very nice and gentle with the piercing and made me comfortable. Overall it was a really great and fun experience!
It was a very fast process with no pain and the piercer was very chill and friendly!
Quick and easy ✌️👍 Thanks Isaac!
I got my septum pierced. Issac was very respectful, professional and an expert. I'm going to continue to get my piercing needs with him.
got my septum done and had the best experience! clean, friendly staff, and easy process. would recommend!!
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 !!!!
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…
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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 |
