First time coming to a tattoo shop! I decided to come here to re-pierce my ear lobes after I let it close off for over a year. I decided to come to a tattoo shop because they are able to sterilize their instruments (needle) versus the earrings store at the mall that uses those hand held piercing guns which can't be sterilized.
When I walked in, Beatrice (tattoo artist) explained to me what George (the owner) would piece my ears with. She explained it's all surgical stainless steel, which would be the best for my body to heal and avoid adverse reactions. Later on the owner George whom does the piercing was professional and quite nice.
The ear piercing was painful though, I can't lie. I could feel the needle slowly going through my ear lobe - it's not fast like a piercing gun in the mall since it does it with his hands. But the good thing is, after I shed a tear, I almost forgot about it after I walked out. So it's okay!
The only slightly strange thing is that there are surveillance cameras that customers sitting in the seats near the front can see. So the girl before me got nipple piercing done and we could (if we wanted to) see the whole thing on the small TV.
The interior was okay, looked clean, with chill music playing in the background.
The cost of 2 lobe piercings costed around $60 cash I think (it was $10 for a small cleaning solution). George explained afterwards that I should clean my ears at least twice a day with a Q tip and the gentle solution. Don't use anything abrasive like alcohol. And keep these same earrings in for at least a month before switching it to something else. And he said I could always call or go back if I have questions/concerns or infection arises.
Overall good experience. It seemed like George was professional and good technique to prevent infections and pierced my ears as I wished. Good results, teaching, and support during the process. No need for appointments, drop in welcomed. We waited around 20 minutes.