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Best Places To Get Piercings In Pittsburgh

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The city offers many places considered to be the best places for ear piercings in Pittsburgh, but if you want to add a few more piercings in other places, there are plenty of body piercing studios in the area. Narrowing down the right studio for you isn't nearly as difficult as one may think. Take into consideration the experience of the piercers, the sanitary and safety practices of the business and if the services the studio offers are what you are interested in. Locally, you can find many businesses that rate high in these areas, in addition to providing fantastic customer service and fair prices. Before you invest in your next piercing, check out these five piercing studios in Pittsburgh considered among the best.

Kyklops Tattooing & Body Piercing
2130 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 488-8200
www.kyklops.com

Let Kyklops Tattooing & Body Piercing give your everyday style a creative edge with a new piece of body jewelry. With years of experience, a newly renovated piercing lobby and a slew of satisfied clients, this South Side area studio has proven to be a reputable choice for Pittsburgh piercings. Unlike some other local piercing studios, Kyklops Tattooing & Body Piercing offers earlobe piercings for younger clients as well as body piercings for minors ages 13 and up. Every client also receives an individualized consultation and only the highest quality jewelry from brands like Body Vision LA, Body Circle Designs, Industrial Strength and Neometal. Kyklops Tattooing & Body Piercing piercings are ultra-affordable, ranging from $35 for ear lobes to $100 for titanium surface piercings.

Alter Ego Body Art Studio
4136 Library Road, Unit A3
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-1314
www.alteregobodyartstudio.com

If you're searching for custom jewelry and the most diverse selection of styles and sizes, turn to Alter Ego Body Art Studio. Work one-on-one with the studio's piercers to come up with the perfect piercing, including complex surface piercings. With high-quality products and certified staff, Alter Ego Body Art Studio guarantees a safe and pleasurable piercing experience, as well as tattoos and branding. Give your style an edge at Alter Ego Body Art Studio.

Misery Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
434 Lebanon Road
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 464-2040
www.miseryinktattoobodypiercing.com

Misery Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing has been the city's leader in amazing tattoo art for more than 15 years, and its piercing services are exceptional as well. Ranging in price from $20 to $120 depending on the piercing, this premier studio provides the most up-to-date styles and techniques, diverse and talented piercers and a comfortable, clean atmosphere. Custom tattooing and dermal anchors are also available to complete your unique look. Misery Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing is based in West Mifflin on Lebanon Road.

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Six16 Body Piercing & Fine Jewelry
4417 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 450-0782
www.pittsburghpiercing.com

If you're seeking the best in safety and style, you'll find it at Six16 Body Piercing & Fine Jewelry. This piercing studio is a great choice for first time body piercings thanks to its comfortable, clean and welcoming atmosphere, diverse selection of jewelry and experienced professional piercers. Its piercers are constantly improving their techniques and furthering their education via regular attendance at the yearly Association of Professional Piercers Conference. Six16 Body Piercing & Fine Jewelry is located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood.

Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio
2895 W. Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 343-2064
www.pittsburghtattoostudio.com

Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio offers so much more than tattoos, particularly for those looking for body piercings. Here, you can count on a clean and comfortable environment and quality body piercing professionals who can help you find the right piercing for you. Whether you want a simple stud or something more unconventional, you're sure to be pleased with your experience and the huge selection of body jewelry, ranging from naval jewelry to nose screws, tongue rings and more. Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio is located on West Liberty Avenue in the city's Dormont neighborhood.

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Jessica Wasik is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies. She is also a contributing writer for AXS.com and Examiner.com. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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