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…
Side show was an amazing shop!! Very clean and open, the staff were very friendly and Isaac did a great job with my septum piercing. He was very helpful and very professional. Even made the experience fun!!
I took my daughter to a Sideshow Tattoo to get her septum pierced. Isaac did the piercing. The guy was phenomenal. Can’t say enough good things very professional, very clean. My daughter didn’t feel a thing in and out in about 10 minutes. Highly recommend Isaac .
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.…
Isaac pierced my nostril and septum, and im absolutely loving my new piercings ! i’ve been wanting them for years now and we finally made it. super friendly atmosphere, staff were great, & it was so quick, it didn’t give my anxiety time to kick in. even convinced my bestie to do the same. thank you, Isaac!! you’re…
Isaac is professional and very kind. He made sure I was comfortable and gave me all the information I needed. He answered questions I had about the piercing and jewelry. He also offered to change the size of the piercing jewelry about a week after the initial piercing if it would be more comfortable. I had been…
Isaac was great! I came in for a septum piercing, and it was such a quick and easy process. Not only was the piercing itself painless, but it’s also healing well. Great experience! And I will be coming back for any other piercing needs.
Isaac was an amazing piercer and I would absolutely go back and get more. Not only did he make me feel super comfortable but he made sure that they were fitting for my face and overall the right decision for me. It was almost painless and I am now thrilled with the results!
So quick and painless! Felt very comfortable with Isaac
I got my septum pierced by Isaac about a month ago and it was a great experience! It felt very professional and the piercing itself was fast and done great. The overall experience was great and I will go back in the future!
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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 |
