Categories > Guides and Tips
7 Best Piercing Shops in Dallas for Perfect Holes and Zero Regrets
I’ll be honest with you—my first piercing experience in Dallas was a disaster!
I walked into the shop feeling all cool and rebellious, and strutted right out with my earlobes looking like they’d survived a bee sting convention.
The piercer assured me, “It’s just a little swelling.” Yeah… that “little swelling” lasted longer than one of my relationships. But I learned my lesson: you don’t just stroll into any place with a needle. You find the ones where the pros actually know their craft!
That’s why I put together this guide to the best piercing spots in our city for flawless results and zero regrets—because the only thing you should second-guess is not grabbing enough cute jewelry.
1. STUDS
Media credit: studs
Address: 3699 McKinney Ave #102
Website: http://studs.com/
Phone: +1 469 228 8322
Business hours:
- Sunday to Thursday: 11 am – 7 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm
STUDS takes ear piercing seriously—no guns here, just precise, needle-only techniques that prioritize safety, comfort, and the healing process. No wonder it’s a go-to for Dallasites who want both style and peace of mind!
You can make the most of your visit by starting with their surgical-grade titanium studs to minimize allergic reactions. Once healed, their stylists can help you create a custom “earscape” by mixing and matching earrings until it feels completely you.
Services cover everything from single, second, or third lobes to cartilage placements like helix, flat helix, tragus, rook, daith, and anti-tragus. Prices usually range between $35 and $64, which I thought was reasonable for the quality!
Clients must be at least 13, though appointments are currently for those 18 and above. Walk-ins are fine, but booking ahead makes the process even smoother.
Pro tip:
For initial piercings, jewelry must be purchased in-store—outside items aren’t accepted.
2. Shaman Modifications
Media credit: shamanmods
Address: 502 S Fitzhugh Ave
Website: http://www.shamanmods.com/
Phone: +1 214 235 9473
Business hours: Monday to Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm
Shaman Modifications is one of the city’s most respected body piercing studios, originally founded in Austin in 2006.
I love that you can come in here for something simple like a classic lobe or nostril stud, or go for more adventurous ones like a daith, bridge, or surface anchor.
Every procedure is done with precision and care, using implant-grade titanium, 14k/18k gold, glass, wood, or stone plugs—and if you have a specific vision, they’ll arrange custom pieces just for you!
What I appreciate most is how they balance artistry with professionalism. Their team has steady hands, offers clear guidance, and gives thorough aftercare support.
Another plus is that they welcome walk-ins, as long as you make it before the last check-in, 30 minutes before closing.
You won’t guess the costs either; their price range ($64 to $131) is posted upfront, so you can plan without surprises!
Pro tip:
Age requirements can vary depending on the piercing and the piercer, so if you’re a minor, bring a guardian to avoid any hiccups at the counter.
3. Tames Ink Tattoo and Piercing
Media credit: tamesinkmanny
Address: 735 N Westmoreland Rd Suite EE-103
Website: http://www.tamesink.com/
Phone: +1 469 901 1499
Business hours:
- Monday to Thursday: Closed
- Friday to Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm
Tames Ink MF Tattoo and Piercing is an all-female, LGBTQ-owned studio that’s as welcoming as it is skilled.
Piercers like Vanity and Velma are often praised for their calming presence and meticulousness, especially when working with nervous first-timers.
They’ve got pretty much every adornment you can think of—ear classics like lobes, helix, tragus, and conch, or more intricate styles such as rook, daith, and industrial.
They also handle facial piercings like nostril, septum, and eyebrow; oral ones like lip and tongue; and body favorites like navel and nipple.
For something more unique, they also offer surface and dermal work (including microdermals) as well as genital mods, all with age and consent requirements in place. Prices typically range from $55 to $120.
Pro tip:
If you’re planning to use a Groupon deal, be sure to book an appointment in advance—cancellation policies apply.
4. Cedat Springs Tattoo & Piercing
Media credit: cedar_springs_tattoo
Address: 4008 Cedar Springs Rd
Website: http://cedarspringstattoo.com/
Phone: +1 214 559 3706
Business hours:
- Sunday to Thursday: 12 pm – 9 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Need a little edge to your look? Cedar Springs Tattoo & Piercing is an energetic, art-driven shop known for both ink and body modifications.
With a piercer available seven days a week, you can walk in anytime—no appointment drama—for attentive service and detailed aftercare tips.
The shop itself blew me away the first time I walked in. It’s huge—over 3,000 sq ft of clean, airy space decorated with international art and original paintings, giving it more of a gallery feel than a typical studio.
When it comes to options, you’re spoiled here. Think classic lobe studs, cartilage favorites like helix, conch, and industrial rings, plus facial adornments (nostril, septum, eyebrow), oral placements (lip, tongue), and body work (navel, nipple).
They even handle surface and dermal applications, and yes, genital piercings too, as long as all the legal age and consent requirements are met.
Pro tip:
Pricing varies depending on the piercing and jewelry, so you’ll need to drop by in person to confirm. Payment is cash-only, but there’s an ATM inside!
5. Wildlike Dallas
Media credit: thewildlike
Address: 4218 Oak Lawn Ave
Website: https://www.wildlike.com/
Phone: +1 214 612 7690
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10 am – 7 pm
- Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
Wildlike Dallas blends luxury with a boutique-meets-piercing-parlor vibe—think sleek pink accents, coral walls, custom murals, and private rooms that set a high-end, artful tone.
Before the needle ever comes out, there’s a styling bar—a one-on-one session with an expert who helps you design a perfectly curated ear stack tailored to your look.
I love that they never use piercing guns—only hollow tip—for safer, better healing!
Beyond that, I also think it’s a style destination! Services range from ear adornment (lobe, helix, conch, tragus, rook, and daith) to nose options (nostril and septum), and body work like navels and anatomy-specific nipples, with prices between $50 and $150.
Pro tip:
Check the age guidelines before booking. While most ear piercings are fine for younger clients, some, like nostrils, require you to be 15+, and nipples are strictly 18+.
6. Lizards Ink Tattoo & Piercing
Media credit: lizardsink_dallas
Address: 19009 Preston Rd #216
Website: https://www.lizardsink.com/dallas
Phone: +1 469 828 1575
Business hours:
- Sunday to Thursday: 1 pm – 10 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 1 pm – 12 am
Do you love spontaneity? Lizards Ink Tattoo & Piercing welcomes walk-ins every day of the week—no booking required for piercings!
This Latino-owned studio is loved for its artistry, inclusivity, and spotless, gallery-like atmosphere.
I find this shop recommendable because of its extensive range. These go from ear works like lobes, helix, conch, tragus, rook, daith, and industrial to facial options such as nostril, septum, and eyebrow.
They also do oral piercings like lip and tongue, body choices including navel and nipple, as well as surface, dermal, and even genital mods (with the right age and consent, of course).
Most of the basic procedures I’ve seen here run between $30 and $60, depending on the jewelry and placement, and paying is easy—cash, card, or mobile.
Pro tip:
Minors under 18 must show a birth certificate—no exceptions!
7. La Lobe Piercing
Media credit: lalobepiercing
Address: 11661 Preston Rd Suite 140
Website: https://www.lalobe.com/
Phone: +1 214 691 1359
Business hours:
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday and Thursday: 10:30 am – 6 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
- Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
La Lobe Piercing Salon has been in Dallas since 1969, making it one of the city’s longest-running, family-owned piercing studios. Trusted by generations, it performs over 7,000 procedures annually.
They never use guns here, only sterile, single-use hollow needles, so everything is done with precision and proper hygiene.
They stick to what they do best: ears and noses—offering lobe (first, second, and third), cartilage, helix, tragus, conch, and nostril options.
Clients of all ages are welcome, from infants and children to teens and adults, with age-appropriate care and parental consent when needed.
Since this is a boutique salon, you won’t find oral, body, or genital work to keep the service highly specialized.
Prices start at $37, and the jewelry policy is non-negotiable: only solid 14k gold, with no screw-back styles or short posts. For anyone three years and older, a cold spray can be applied to numb the area beforehand.
Pro tip:
Walk-ins are welcome, though it’s a smart move to arrive early to avoid a wait!
