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Best Places To Get Piercings In Orange County

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There are many things to consider when trying to pick the right person to do your piercing. Skill, hygiene and safety are important elements to think about when choosing that right person and location. The environment of the establishment and the staff are major elements to consider and really set apart the qualified from those that are not ideal. Here are the best places to take that step and get that piercing in Orange County. For other great places, visit our original list of the Best Places In Orange County For Piercings

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Outer Limits Tattoo
2981 Bristol St.
#B4 at The Camp
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 241-8287
outerlimitstattoo.com

After a decade of success, owner Kari Barba explored the idea of bringing Outer Limits Tattoo & Body Piercing to Southern California and did so in 2003 with the flagship shop in Anaheim. The Costa Mesa space is located in the "anti-mall" region known as The CAMP at The LAB. The shopping center is surrounded by like-minded businesses and exudes an atmosphere that is focused on urban green space and environmentally friendly construction. The Costa Mesa branch offers two highly qualified piercers that come recommended by locals. The comfort and knowledge of the staff have kept many coming back for more work at this location.

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The Piercing Shop OC
722 W. Chapman Ave. #A
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 633-3707
thepiercingshopoc.com

It is very rare to find a location that is solely dedicated to piercing, as the union of piercing and tattoos are very common. The establishment of the Piercing Shop in 2010 by two experienced piercers brought with it more than 30 years of combined experience and a private and comfortable location for locals who decide to take that step to get a piercing. They specialize in dermal anchors, surface piercings, scarification and all body piercings. The entire process is explained, and the healing time and aftercare will be familiar to all those that come into this establishment.

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Barbella Studios
1799 Newport Blvd., Ste. A106
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 629-9999
barbellastudios.com

The first Barbella Studio opened its doors in 2002 in Fountain Valley, California. It was in 2005 that the transition to Costa Mesa was made and the staff of Barbella was working in one establishment. They strive on being a "progressive, professional, salon-style" piercing studio in Orange County. The first priority is customer service, and locals frequent this location because of the top quality service received by many that used this studio. Body piercing artists Dylan Smith and Stephen Von Frankenstein are the in-house experts that come from years of experience in the field. Frankenstein has been with the studio since its inception and has been piercing professionally for over 10 years.

Related: Best Tattoo Shops In OC

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CM Hurt
13159 Brookhurst St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-2269
cmhurt.com

If you are looking for an intimate and one-on-one experience with no interruptions, CM Hurt is the place in Orange County for your next piercing. With over 15 years of experience, owner Cynthia only takes work by appointment in order to ensure the personal attention necessary for her clients. The clean studio and professional atmosphere always has clients wanting to come back for more work. The range of work available at this establishment includes scarification, tattoo, piercing and permanent cosmetics. Whether it is your first time or you are coming for a unique/exotic piercing, you are guaranteed the latest and greatest in technology and standards.

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Engineerink Tattoo And Body Piercing
2443 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 738-0666
engineerink.com

The newly opened 1650-square-foot facility has met the satisfaction of many locals with its big space and comfortable atmosphere. Owner Josh Palmer opened its doors in 2014 and has offered fantastic specials for locals to come and explore the possibility of getting a piercing or tattoo without breaking the bank. The convenient location off of the 57 and 91 freeway, along with its six skilled tattoo artists and two body piercers, will leave you coming back for more.

Related: Best Places For Ear Piercings In OC

Elle Toussi is a freelance journalist covering all things Southern California. She has traveled to the Middle East in 2013 and 2014 covering the Syrian refugee situation in Jordan. That experience inspired her to become the founder of InOneMinute.org which uses the power of mobile technology and philanthropy to meet specific needs of women around the world. Her previous work can also be found on Examiner.com and AXS.com.
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