Piercing Experience

07/13/2008 Posted by trudesab

My piercing was to celebrate a 50 lb weight loss and being diabetic, I did my research about where to go (diabetics tend not to heal as well or fast as others.) I was first impressed with the shop, when I went in a year ago (only about 1/2 done with my weight loss) and padriac looked at my navel and said...I can pierce you today and will if you want, but it's likely with more weight to lose that your body will change shape and it will have to be re-done. That was honest and right and I really appreciated hearing that. So I waited and went back a month ago. What a great experience! Brian did my piercing and was knowledgeable, kind and patient with my nervousness. He was great about telling me exactly what was going to happen. It was fast and not painful! The shop is clean and I appreciated the attention to the sterile environment and my health. And even after, my piercing did get irritated, but my phone message was returned within 24 hours and I was given a lot of good advice. They also encouraged me to come back in and have it checked. All in all, a very good experience. And yes, it was more costly than other places, but I'm very willing to pay for good service and attention to detail and my health if someone is going to be sticking a needle in me. Definitely worth every penny!!!

07/07/2008 Posted by shelchan

My friend and I decided to check out Piercing Experience because I was having possible thoughts of another piercing in my ear, but also because my stretching experience was going sour. Brian was more than helpful, and explained that my friend and I were both using jewelry that could be harming our bodies over time. He changed out the jewelry for my friend (since his were still healing piercings) and offered me a good deal on some glass jewelry. Both of our ears couldn't be happier! More important than the cleanliness, jewelry selection, and quality of care by the staff is that the staff was incredibly nice. I've been to places in Atlanta where I felt unwelcome for not being pierced over every inch of my body, but that's not the case here. You feel as though you're among friends, and the staff is informed, helpful, and very trustworthy. I'd recommend this shop over any other. We didn't have any cost issues, but you do get what you pay for. Just like they say not to go to a cheap tattoo parlor, this is the same way. Pay for the quality of care and the professionalism. You won't be sorry!

Pros: kind staff, informative, clean, safe, worth every penny

Cons: no real cons to speak of!

06/24/2008 Posted by luvnsx

A friend recommended this place to me and I'm glad I went there. Brian and the staff there are so friendly. I had my belly button pierced by Summer and she was very gentle. I did pass out when I saw the needle and when I was awake she was done. I didn't feel a thing. I like the cleanliness of the facility since there are no mandated standards for sterility in piercing facilities. I've heard of other people going to unknown shops and getting piercings then getting infections and having to remove the jewelry. I did get an infection in my piercing but I think it was my own doing because I was so paranoid about getting water over it so I sealed it with a waterproof bandage and air couldn't get in. My dermatologist gave me some antibiotics to clear it up. Seven years later, I still love my piercing. In fact, I'm taking a friend here to get her belly button pierced shortly.

Pros: facility, staff, hours

Cons: parking

04/19/2008 Posted by m418egan

Two of my friends got staph from Uncle Freddie's Tattoo and Piercings in Buford, Georgia. So, when I decided to get pierced, I wanted to go to the best place Atlanta had to offer. When I went to get my tragus pierced at the Piercing Experience, not only was I treated with the utmost respect, but the owner/piercer Brian was the most genuine, kind, and patient guy ever. He went out of his way to make me feel comfortable and cater to everyone's needs. He was incredibly responsible, and showed us how he sterilized everything and told us everything we were forgetting to ask. Basically I just layed down on a medical bed (this place looks and feels like a doctor's office, and is spotless!) and did a breathing exercise, felt nothing, he put the bar in, and I was done! He even keeps candy in case you feel woozy and need some sugar. Total, the piercing and the bar cost me $70, which is about $15 more than other places, but it was entirely worth it. He also noticed the gauges I had in my ears previously, and told me about how they were bad for my ears and explained the hazard of the material (he is a piercing encyclopedia) and offered to trade them out for me! I'll never go anywhere else but here for a piercing. AND he even offers to do a checkup in 30 days. The most professional, germ-free place to go in Atlanta. I'd recommend it to everyone.

Pros: Customer service, staff, experience,

Cons: Price, but the small difference is worth it.

03/01/2008 Posted by Terenthia

The people at Piercing Experience care about what they do and are very knowledgeable. They pierced my navel excellently, but a few months later, it hadn't healed and I was having problems with it. They gave me lots of advice and guidance to take care of the problem, and were genuinely concerned. In the end I had to have the piercing removed and see a dermatologist for treatment, so it was a lousy piercing experience, and yet I'd still highly recommend the place.

Pros: Friendly, Knowledgeable, and Non-judgemental staff

09/20/2007 Posted by navyhall

I read the reviews for Peircing Experience and I desired to have my peircing done by a shop that had high marks and knowledge. Well I set forth and went down and had my piercing done. The shop was very clean A+, People that work there very nice A+, Knowledge about piercing A+. So after I got all pumped and was ready I asked how much. Cost for peircing and jewelry C-. Very costly. Was not expecting to spend as much as I did. So went for it anyhow, they have the best reviews right! Well after all said and done had to return a few days later for the piercing was in wrong location and was to low. So got pierced again to correct. I will say it was free to fix it and the staff was great. I guess next time I will check around on prices and ask more question all over town. Peircing Experience is a good shop just go knowing that you will be paying. Might be cheaper to buy your own jewelry and then have them do the peircing. After I got home I found my same jewelry I bought from them 1/4 of the price on line.

Pros: Very clean and good knowledge

Cons: very costly!

08/20/2006 Posted by shalilac

Brian could tell you anything and everything about piercing! He was very informative and friendly as well. I will definitely be going back for future piercings. Brian rocks!

Pros: comfortable; informative

Cons: parking

01/14/2006 Posted by faerygirlnatl

As one of the review stated before, they are a little pricy, but it is definately worth it. I've gotten my nose and ears pierced there. Before you go anywhere else if you're thinking about getting pierced go to Piercing Experience! Brian is awesome.

12/03/2002 Posted by progoth

read the other comments for details......but if you're going to get pierced in or around atlanta, don't even think about going anywhere but piercing experience. you'll pay a bit more, but trust me...it's worth it. --happy multiple-hole customer

07/23/2002 Posted by uglor

This is the only place in town that uses medical-quality sterilization equipment and practices. If it's unsafe or not smart, they won't do it. Piercing is a job that very easily be done very badly. That is why Piercing Experience is so good. Brian, the owner, is knowledgeable, friendly and totally professional.

Pros: knowledgable staff