Boston's Best Places To Get Piercings

From nose rings to belly buttons, piercings have come a long way over the years. Instead of being limited to just earrings, many people have become creative with their piercings. When deciding where to go for a new piercing, it's important to be sure the person who is doing it has a good reputation and the location follows strict health guidelines to avoid any health risks. Here's a look at our picks for the top places in Boston to go for a piercing.

The Boston Tattoo Company located in Davis Square Somerville has been piercing since 2004. Their award-winning piercers are at the studio seven days a week. Whether you have a specific piercing in mind or just want to come by and discuss the possibility with one of their pros, they are one of the best in town. They have a second location in Medford.

If you are looking to escape the city, head 15 minutes south to Body Xtremes in Quincy. This shop has been around for 20 years specializing in eyebrow, lip, naval, tongue and nose piercings. Owner Mik Miller will help you decide which body piercing is right for you. While essentially any part of the body can be pierced, Miller will let you know how practical your piercing will be and which parts will heal faster.

Also located on the South Shore is Granite City Tattoos. The Quincy-based studio has been offering piercings for more than a decade. When deciding on a specific piercing, the specialty shop will discuss clothing and work dress codes to be sure the body piercing will work best for your lifestyle. One of their more popular piercings is the auricle ear rim and conch ear cartilage that allows you to wear everything from studs to earrings.

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Empire Tattoo started out in New Jersey, expanded to Philadelphia and came to Boston. Whether you walk in off the street on a whim or come here after planning what you want for months, the experienced staff will guide you to the perfect look. Once you have decided on a piercing, they will tell you how to properly care for your new piercing to avoid complications and infections. They have a second Massachusetts location in Quincy.

Tattoo'd Tearz is located just north of Boston in Chelsea. The popular tattoo/piercing parlor uses ear piercing guns to quickly and easily push an earring through the earlobe. When it comes to piercing other body parts, piercers push a sterile needle through the hole while inserting a piece of jewelry. Most piercings will hear within six weeks depending on their location, though some will take many months or longer to heal.

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