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Best Places To Get Piercings In Los Angeles

Ear piercings date back 5,000 years, nose piercings 1,500 years and genital piercings about 3,000 years. Although an ancient practice, body piercings encompass a wide range of human geography for both men and women. Today's modern technology and sterilization practices combined with open-minded attitudes and artistic expression allow for some very beautiful body work. Los Angeles has its fill of piercing shops, but these five studios are the best in the city.
Body Electric Tattoo
7274 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 954-0408
www.bodyelectrictattoo.com

With an extensive list of VIPs and celebrity clientele (Rihanna and Scarlett Johannson), Brian Keith Thompson, CPO aka chief piercing officer and proprietor of Body Electric Tattoo, is the number one expert in his field. Body Electric Tattoo's piercing studio is a self-described sanctuary of artistic expression. With gentle and steady hands, the piercers at this studio are licensed with the utmost reputation. Trained in OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention & Infection Control training, Thompson is able to perform basic earlobe, multipoint surface, advanced genital piercings and earlobe stretching. Body Electric carries the highest quality body jewelry from Anatometal, Industrial Strength, Neometal and Body Vision.

Los Angeles Body Piercing
11032 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 769-4049
www.studiocitytattoo.com

Located within Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles Body Piercing is a boutique studio that accommodates the highest quality body piercing. Starting at $15 for an earlobe piercing, the LABP piercers offer 12 different ear piercings such as helix, rim, rook, diath and more. The shop utilizes new, one-time use, sterile piercing needles and state-of-the-art Statim autoclaves for sterilization for every client. Working with the finest body jewelry on the market, LABP carries the highest quality gold jewelry, metals and exotic organics including horn and wood.

Prix Body Adornment
8776 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-3502
www.prixbodypiercing.com

Focused on safety first, Prix Body Adornment has created a studio environment that is clean, bright and sterile. Employing better than industry standards, Prix Body Adornment utilizes HEPA filters to clean the air in procedure and tool processing rooms, Statim2000's vacuum pulse technology for sterilization and disposal procedures, exceeding standards used in most dental offices. The West Hollywood studio features a large selection of body jewelry including 14K and 18K white and yellow gold, curved navel barbells set with sapphire or ruby gems, labret studs, diamond nostril screws, black opals and custom pieces.

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Ancient Adornments
1559 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(424) 248-0539
www.ancientadornments.net

While many of the piercing studios also provide tattooing services, Ancient Adornments only provide piercing services. With safety and sterilization at the top of their priorities for clients, Ancient Adornments offers body and surface piercing along with genital piercing, large gauge work, scarification, transdermal implants, dermal punching, sub dermal silicone implants, play piercing, minor piercing, branding and private suspension. Ancient Adornments guarantees that its internally threaded body jewelry meets medical grade standards. Strict on minimum age requirements (that would be you must be 18 years or older with valid ID), minors must be accompanied by a guardian and must present birth certificate and school identification. You can also find the Ancient Adornment piercers at its West Hollywood location.

Ink Monkey Tattoo & Piercing
2417 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 822-9138
www.theinkmonkey.com

Specializing in both piercing and tattoo services, Ink Monkey is a warm and friendly studio guaranteeing the best service in the area. Thomas the Ink Monkey piercer has been practicing professionally since 2009. His expertise includes contemporary methods and aseptic procedural techniques. Thomas works with the top quality ASTM-certified jewelry (Industrial Strength, BVLA, Neometal and Anatometal to name a few manufacturers). Known for making his clients feel comfortable, Thomas works with each client for their specific needs and requests, making the experience personal.

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Sheryl Craig is a writer with a passion for interesting finds and treasures in Los Angeles. She has a background in journalism and public relations. A mother of two daughters, Sheryl integrates her healthy lifestyle into raising her children. Her work can be found at Examiner.com

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