"Karissa is AMAZING!!! :) When I was first looking into mirodermals, I wasn't sure who to trust because the procedure seemed so difficult and also painful. I was referred to Karissa through a friend that had a dermal done by her so I decided to go to the shop and check it out. After doing research, I knew I didn't want the punch out method, and was so pleased that Karissa used the pocketing method. I definitely trusted her and was secure in knowing what she was doing. ( Unlike some piercers who pierce without even really knowing how to. )
Here I am a year later, now with four dermals and tooth gems applied professionally and clean by a wonderful piercer. :) Â Couldn't even say how happy and pleased I am with her service. Thank you so much Karissa!!! ;) If anyone is looking for professional piercings and friendly service, she's the woman to see!!! "
I wrote this review a few years back and still stand 100% by everything! Even with the dermals I've had that did reject, the scarring is so minimal which is extremely impressive considering most people have horrible experiences with scarring. I plan on getting all four dermals done again and by no one other than Karissa!
If you are seeking a solid, knowledgeable piercer who makes you feel comfortable, I highly recommend Karissa. Â She is amazing.
She even can have jewelry made & shows & helps decided on designs. Â I went in with an idea of where I wanted my piercing, but decided to ask her for her opinion based on the shape of my ear. She works ear piercing in entire tree. Â Out of my 20 piercings I have, 16 are from her and will never trust anyone except her. Â She has great ideas. Â Super clean, Â studio.
Another great experience.
Bottom line I don't go anywhere else to get a piercing.
Let me start off by saying, I don't write reviews often. I learned about make me holey from a co-worker of mine who has the most AMAZING piercings. I've been wanting to get dermals for a long time, but didn't know where I should go. I have MANY piercings and have not had the best of luck with pleasant piercing experiences. My co-worker told me karissa was the best. So I checked out yelp to see what others thought. With all the great reviews, how could I not go to her? I gave her a call, and not only was she super sweet and very informative- she also offered me a discount because I was a referral. When I went in I was by myself and to be honest a bit nervous. (Do NOT watch YouTube videos on getting dermals before you go get them) Karissa was AMAZING. She told me everything I needed to know and was very quick. She totally catered to my individual needs and made me feel so comfortable. We talked the entire time she put my dermals in and to my surprise THEY DIDNT HURT. Quick prick of a needle and a good push and badabing I was finished. They are perfect. I'm so in love!! she did an amazing job and I can't wait to see her again for my next piercing. I will NEVER go to anyone else as long as she is in my area. (A lot of tattoo and piercing artists can be huge tools and that can create lots of anxiety for a client. The entire shop that make me holey is based out of is comfortable and the staff is friendly. )
Review Source:Karissa is the best piercer hands down that I have ever gone to. I am a bit picky when looking for new places to try and trust me, this one will not disappoint! The shop is very clean and inviting. Karissa is very professional and explained the process and after care and answered all the questions I had. One thing I really liked though is that along with her professionalism she also has a very calming and magnetic personality, which made the overall experience awesome. Â I have over 10 piercings and this one was the least painful experience to date.
My piercing healed fantastic and I have received nothing but compliments! I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a great piercer!
Karissa is hands down the best piercer in San Jose! Before coming to her for my past 6 piercings, I had been all over the Bay Area looking for the right piercer. After getting crooked piercings at other shops and ones that just wouldn't heal right, I knew I found my gal upon arrival at Make Me Holey. Karissa is extremely thorough and attentive. I am INCREDIBLY anal and a super perfectionist and she never once got impatient with my requests, questions, texts, calls, etc. She is super personable and makes you feel very comfortable no matter what you are getting done. It is nice to know that you are not only getting the best care possible while you are in her presence, but afterward too. I never hesitate to contact her with questions and referrals. Thank you Karissa!
Review Source:If I had to go anywhere to get pierced I would go here. I have not had a piercing here before but from passing by, meeting the owner, and reading reviews I think it is safe to say this is where to go. The owner is so very kind and sincere. They recently moved shops so make sure to get the right address! They have an outstanding reputation and it is still growing! Very excited to see the future ventures for this shop! GO CHECK THEM OUT!!!
Review Source:Karissa is the best! I have had several piercings done by her, with ZERO complications. She makes sure you have all the aftercare info you need, and she even hooks you up with sea salt and instructions on how to keep your piercings squeaky clean and healthy. She is very good at what she does so the piercing is almost painless. Her prices are very reasonable. All around, Make Me Holey is the place to go for your piercings.
Review Source:Shopping for a proper body modifier can be daunting for a lot of people, but rest assured Karissa does not disappoint. She took care of myself and 2 other friends and was very diligent in explaining the process of getting pierced, aftercare, as well as giving us tidbits on how she ended up with the awesome career as a body modifier.
I highly recommend her for your piercing needs, especially if you're new to this sort of thing. She's super pro in poking holes in your body and  has the proper expertise in advising you to do the correct aftercare procedure. Very easy to talk to, open, and honest about her former work experiences with the added bonus of discretion.
If I ever run into her somewhere in downtown San Jose, I'd probably ask if she'd be down to take a shot with me. She's definitely someone I'll refer my friends to for professional work. Anyway, much mahalo for the awesome work on my septum, Karissa.
I found Karissa when I was looking for someone to pierce my ears. I didn't want to go anywhere like Claire's or the mall since I wanted my ears to be pierced at a larger gauge. A friend of mine gave me her card and I called her to make an appointment and was booked for the following Friday.
I was a little nervous, but Karissa made me feel at ease and took the time to explain the whole process and what I should expect. It was hands down the most painless piercing I've ever gotten.
Afterwards, I was given seal salt to clean my ear piercings with, and detailed explanation on how to clean them. I was impressed with how knowledgeable Karissa  was and how passionate she is about her job.
I will never go to another piercer again.
I got my lip pierced by Karissa and she did a wonderful job. She is very professional and helps you feel very comfortable through the whole piercing experience.
She's very thorough and is always open to answer any questions you have even weeks after the piercing has been done. I highly recommend her for any of your piercings.
I had the greatest expierience at Make Me Hokey. My piercer was Karissa and she made me feel extremely comfortable since I was really nervous. I had my ears pierced and my nipples pierced by her. She was patient with me while I asked a ton of questions and let me take my time on deciding on the placement and jewelry.
I was impressed with how thorough the after care instructions I revieved were and her level of proffesionalism. If I ever decide to get another piercing I will definately be back.
Thank you Karissa!
Karissa had the best ranking on Yelp for piercers in San Jose but Yelp deleted her outstanding record because her location moved. She is a very dedicated and talented piercer who takes her work very seriously. She's really knows what she's doing and it shows in her confidence. She thoroughly explains everything and gives you all the time you need to agree with placement and jewelry. You can contact her anytime for any issue and she will get back to you right away. I definitely recommend coming to her for any piercing, even if it's just an idea. We did an experimental piercing in my ear that turned out pretty cool for just playing around. Go to her first or go to her to fix what was done elsewhere.
Review Source:I've gone back to Karissa multiple times to get my piercings done because she's the only one I trust! She's very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does and it shows by her work. Her work area is very sanitary and comfortable to be in and the new place she moved in is especially nice. It's kind of tricky to find but you can just give her a call and she'll be happy to help you out!
My first piercing I got with her was my navel. She was very helpful in the position she believed would be best for me so I went with what the professional had to say and it turned out great! I also got my cartilage and rook done by her and both came out exactly how I wanted them. She then explains everything you need to know to take care of your piercing and also gives you a packet of sea salt to cleanse and keep your piercings on the right track of healing.
She's my go to piercer and I wouldn't go anywhere else!
If you need anything pierced then this is the place to go, Karissa is very gentle and warm hearted. She will definitely take really good care of you, I love my piercing and thinking I might get another one soon. Thanks for the great piercing and great pricing, I will tell all my friends.
Review Source:It's such a shame this sweet, caring, and gentle piercers old yelp got deleted just because she changed locations! I feel obligated to write her a new review because of how great she's taken care of me with all my piercing needs :)
 I've never felt so safe being in a chair with a stainless steel needle coming towards my face! No seriously, I've been pierced by many of piercers and as soon as I met Karissa I knew she was gonna poke me for the rest of my life! ( 2 years ago ) .
This place is wonderful! Â Five stars!!!
I originally found her here on yelp because she had so many great reviews. It is really a shame that all her great reviews are now gone just because the business moved. I don't know why they do that....Trust me, she is good and worth every one of her 5 stars!!!
She will take the time to explain everything. How to care for the piercing, washing, changing jewelry...everything. My piercings look great, they healed way faster than my previous ones. And having had a few piercings in the past, something about how she does it, it didn't hurt as bad!
I just can't say enough about how nice and gentile she is. Give her a call and see for yourself.
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