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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Percentile vs other piercing studios (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for 8 kinds of job.
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for tattoos
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The whole process was super quick and everyone was so nice. I went in to get a tattoo with my mom and Nick was great.
Kipper is great! I walked in hoping for a silly tattoo and he absolutely crushed it. This is now my all time favorite tatt!! Lines are so crisp and he was super thorough with sanitizing before and after. 10/10 recommend.
Jadd was amazing and made sure my daughter and I were happy with our matching tattoos! I love my tattoo he did outside my ankle!
Well done process. Everything was very straight foreward from walking in the shop. They get you checked in, the artist takes a few minutes making a stencil. And then you’re in the chair. And before you know it it’s done. Everyone was very nice and you could tell they are passionate about their own work, and that of…
Best tatt place ive been to in diego 💯
Came in for a walk in for a small tattoo. They were very helpful and accommodating. Didn’t have to wait very long and tattoo turned out great!
Great tattoo experience with Matt! Helped calmed my moms nerves for her first tattoo and was great communicating and nailing the details just how we envisioned them.
Jadd was super nice and helpful, he was super chill and helped me get the tattoo that I wanted
Walked-in with no appointment while on vacation. Beth was great! I told her I wanted an exact replica of a picture I had on my phone and she did exactly what I wanted. I even fell asleep on the table. Quick, easy and such great linework!!
Beth did an amazing job with my tattoo! It was quick & very detail oriented. I am definitely going back next time I’m in San Diego!
XOXO we love Matt the tattoo artist and the guy at the counter with pretty eyes!! Great job with our tattoos and piercing!
Walked in on a Friday night with my daughters name and a couple of fonts I liked. Jadd got me on a chair within 20-30 mins with 6 different sketches to choose from. My daughter and I love the way it came out.
Amazing experience! Great people! Matt was so pro and made my Get What You Get tattoo even better🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Traditional Sailor Jerry
It was awesome. Always love the vibes here and Jadd is the best, really cool guy and he did a great job with my first tattoo. If there’s anyone else considering whether or not to get their first tattoo, 100% recommend Jadd and this venue.
Had a great experience with Jadd and I got a killer tattoo that’s healing great! Would definitely recommend this shop.
Damon is such a great tattoo artist. Not only did he perfect the tattoo my bestie and I wanted, he made me feel super comfortable getting my first tattoo. I will be back soon for my follow up tattoo.
Matt was great! Super professional and did an amazing job!
I’ve been wanting to get a wrist tattoo done for a while; while visiting SD, I looked up some tattoo shops near me and I found Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing, along with others. I’m so happy I came here. Matt was super friendly over the phone, answered all my questions and was able to fit me in his schedule as a…
Tattoo turned out just as I imagined and was such a smooth process! Beth did amazing and I will definitely be heading back to her in the near future!
Matt did an amazing job on my arm piece that i had drawn up myself. He re drew it up within 10 minutes & worked quickly and wasn’t to rough with the gun. Definitely will be back & have matt do another piece for me!
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 |
