Piercing Experience

So I got a wild hair to go and have my nose re-pierced.  (I'd had it done years ago and it had grown back together.)  I asked around, and of course did my research here on Yelp.  Yelpers are generally dead reliable, so I packed up my courage in a little kit bag and came on down to Piercing Experience.

It was a quiet Thursday noon, so no one in the shop but me.  Christina and staff were totally professional.  They helped me choose the right size stud for my nose and steered me away from one too big.  They went over all the safety precautions and after care instructions.  

Christina did my piercing, and everything was scrupulously clean.  She talked me through it and was very soothing, since I am a big old wimp and fall out after getting my blood drawn or less.  It was just a little poke and a pinch and BAM!  Cool new blue stud in my honker.  

I am not a "piercing connoisseur"...beyond my nose and ears I have no piercings or ink.  So take it from a greenhorn and go see the fine folks at Piercing Experience.  You'll be glad you did.

Been here numerous times over the years, and I can honestly say they are the best!

Have had many piercings done here, all were pleasant and the pain was minimal. First time I visited PE was in 2002, right after I had gotten a navel piercing from Good Clean Fun. The piercer at GCF was just awful, and maliciously stuck me (I went with my friend, who annoyed him at the time, and this guy took it out on me!) so hard that I felt like 1. I was being stabbed, 2. I was being hooked like a fish, and 3. I froze for the duration of the piercing because of the extreme pain. The guy was not professional, the place was unsanitary, I was naive and left with a too-deep navel ring that wouldn't stop bleeding. I bled so much on the drive home that the bottom of my shirt and the top of my pants were soaked with blood. It was traumatic. I felt like I was a victim in a horror movie.

Well, my manager at the time (who was dating Brian) referred me to PE. I went, and Brian did what he could, and he did an amazing job, but in the end the piercing was too deep and could not be saved, so I had to let it heal.

After that, I've been going to the PE since, and have never been letdown.

Great customer service, friendly and informative staff, extremely sanitary conditions, and great jewelry selection.

In Which You're Driving By A Piercing Shop, Do A U Turn and Swiftly Have a Hole Punched In Your Nose

The last time I pierced my nose, it involved an ice cube, a stray earring, and punk rock ovaries in my teenage bedroom. It was also 20 years ago.

Suddenly struck with the inspiration to reopen old holes, I decided to go about things differently this time.  Having already read the glowing reviews about Piercing Experience, a random drive on McClendon turned into Hey, I'm Going To Pierce My Nose Right Before Lunch.

Christina came out and greeted me.  We briefly chatted about what I wanted, I selected a flat titanium stud and paid up. Just about five minutes later, I was brought into what looked like a surgical suite.  I hopped on the bed thinger and laid on my side.  

Next thing I know, it's done.

It's been a few weeks since my piercing and I'm due for a checkup / earring change  in about 3 more. I've had no problems whatsoever and the entire experience was a breeze.  If I'm ever struck with another craving, I will not hesitate to see Christina.

5 Throbbing, Nicely Healed Uninfected Adorable Stars