Was in a pretty bad predicament regarding my septum piercing but luckily Danny was super helpful and kind enough to help me out! He was able to switch out my captive bead ring to a retainer in a few minutes with ease. He was super funny and helpful, made me feel super comfortable getting a jewelry change. I recently got my septum pierced 3 weeks ago and due to troubles at work I had to act fast. Although it's not recommended to change your jewelry that soon, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Will definitely be back to get pierced here next time! Thanks for all your help Danny!! Read Less

I was looking for a place to get my nose pierced and came across CalPunk. Walking in I was greeted and felt comfortable. That's always my main deal going into tattoo shops. The shop is very clean also. Danny was very friendly and did such a good job. He made sure his station was sanitized and everything was clean before doing any piercings. Read Less

I came to get my daith pierced by Danny after reading all of his good reviews. The studio is very clean (I'm a nurse, I appreciate clean) and Danny was very professional. I was expecting this to hurt after reading about it and just knowing they have to go through layers of cartilage. Let me tell you this piercing was practically painless and so quick I couldn't believe it. I was very impressed with Danny's work and this place. I will definitely be back for more piercings. Thank you Danny. Read Less

I went here a month ago to get my nose pierced and i've only had problems, i had a little bump in the beginning which ended up going away for a little which i thought it pretty normal cause when i get my stomach pierced that happened cause i touched it to much. (I NEVER TOUCHED MY NOSE THOUGH) a couple weeks into healing and my nose is red and swollen and pussing, my friend got hers done the same day and the same thing is happening to her! i had to go to another shop to ask what's wrong and get help with this infection i now have! I WILL NOT GO BACK. this happened to my friends belly piercing and now both our noses. BAD PLACE ! NO GO. that tattoo people seemed pleasant but my piercer was not friendly and very uninformative about the piercing! NOT GOING BACK! Read Less

I love coming to calculated Punkture, I got both of these done there and they healed up beautifully. I don't go anywhere else now 10/10 recommended!Danny who does the piercings a super nice and professional, talks you through everything and makes sure everything is neat and clean. Read Less

I came in today to have a tattoo consultation and then to get my nose pierced after. Mick handled the consultation and was really helpful and listened to all of my ideas (even ones I wasn't ready to get yet). And then Danny did my nose piercing. Part way through I asked him if he would be interested in doing curated earings for me. Right then and there he started planning out what I should do with both of my ears, talking me through everything. I felt so comfortable and confident after talking to him that I went ahead and got 5 more piercings that he had planned out for me. I'm so happy with the result! He made the whole process really easy and made sure that nothing we were doing was too painful. I highly recommend Calculated Punkture! Everyone was very helpful and friendly and passionate about what they do. Read Less

Came here a few days ago and got pierced by Danny. He did a great job at keeping me calm and was very professional. The studio itself was clean and well kept, I was feeling nervous at first but instantly felt a sense of relief as I sat down in the chair. Danny kept a good conversation throughout the entire time keeping my mind off getting pierced. I'm so happy I came here and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good place near by that doesn't give crazy outrageous prices! Thank you again Danny!!! Read Less

I've gotten a lot of my piercings here and I've never been disappointed. Got my nose done from Danny today. He's currently the only piercer there and he's super friendly and nice. Barely felt any pain he's very gentle. If your looking for a good piercer I recommend him 100%. Thanks Danny! Read Less

I got my first upper lobe piercings and was a bit nervous, since I went to other studios with friends and the workers were a bit blunt and serious, but Danny was amazing. Really chill and sweet and made my first trip that much better. 100% recommended, the place is really clean as well and not overbearing with so many people unlike other places :) thank you a ton Danny, I'll be back for more! Read Less

I've gotten three tattoos from two artists here. Raul and Juarez. My niece got a huge rib piece from Mick. All three artists are impeccable. They have the utmost attention to detail and I absolutely love every single piece I've received.  Was lucky enough to link up with Raul in Saint Louis at a convention. He did an amazing job as usual.  Highly recommend any of these three artists. They are just incredible. Read Less

Walked in this shop and my first impression was how clean their stations were. I met the body piercer Danny at the counter. He was very knowledgeable and adressed all of my concerns appropriately. His professionalism was outstanding considering he was preparing to pierce both of my nipples. He demeanor was calm which made the situation less stressful. The procedure was fast and painless. Highly reccomend going to danny for your next piercing. Read Less

I went to Calculated Punkture to get a ear piercing. I was greeted by Danny, who is the shops piercer. I loved Danny, he lets you know step by step what he is getting ready to do. Danny pierced tragus on my ear. I LOVE IT!! Thanks Danny 😁 Read Less

I took my sister to get her nose pierced today and they did great job. My sister's nose looks cute. They were very calm through everything and very professional. The only thing that caught me off guard a little bit was the price. I got my nose done somewhere else for $15 and they charge $40. Other than that, they did a great job. Read Less

I took my 6 year old to get her ear pierced here. We took her to Clair's before but it got infected, and closed up. The experience here was so much better, the guy who did her ear was so nice and made her feel safe. Read Less

The piercer switched my nose piercing from a stud to a hoop and it rejected the jewelry and got very irritated. When I went back in for help he was blaming me for it and was not helpful. Other than that, the tattoo artists and shop owner seem cool, talented, and more helpful! Read Less

I did not realize there could be such a difference in simple piercing. I had a tragus piercing done, two years ago with NEVER a problem. Yes I know, that's a long time ago... BUT  two weeks ago I had it replaced with a new earring, not only was it painful having him undo it, it fell out in two weeks, now I have a problem. Also the original piercing was uncomfortable but not painful. I had an opening reopened with the other place and it was extremely painful!! WOW I will stick to the place I now know...... Read Less

Very clean comfortable setting. I was hear to have my daith pierced for my horrible migraines. Danny assisted me when he was done with another client. I was more concerned with going to someone I didn't know and wasn't referred to. He educated me and answered all my questions with confidence. I was impressed in preparation Danny wiped down and sanitized the chair he was going to ask me to sit in. I don't know one dentist who even does this. Danny was great and told me everything he was doing throughout the procedure. He was very assuring and made it a continuous point to ask me how I was doing. The piercing didn't hurt it was exactly what Danny told me it was going to be like. When It was done I felt a state of shock because I couldn't believe instantly I felt calm and at put at ease. It's been 3 full days and I feel amazing the cloudiness, anxieties, and migraines are gone for now and hopefully they stay gone. My husband and my sister have noticed how I've been less tense recently. For how inexpensive it was for the piercing I've paid far more for far less relief. Thank you Danny! I'll be back to see him. Read Less

So this is my first ear piercing  experience and I loved it I'm not going to lie I have 8 tatts and I was still scared at first but it wasn't bad at all and I dig the piercing so did my girl awesome place to go highly recommend Cal punk Read Less

I went with my friend to get my nose stud changed which I originally got pierced at Tina's Tatts and continued having problems with. While I was there, my friend convinced me to get my triples pierced and Danny did a great job!! 10/10 service, and it was quick, painless, and fast! Definitely will be going back for future piercings! Read Less

IN COMPLETE HONESTY I was very skeptical about going to this place to get my nose pierced but I gave it a shot and really had a great experience. I was SUPER nervous but Danny, the only Piercer there, really helped me out and did my piercing very quickly and made sure it was in the spot I wanted where it would look nice. He was very thorough with the aftercare of my piercing, which I really appreciate so it gets well taken care of. I absolutely love my nose piercing I really recommend this place and Danny for your piercings. Read Less

I was denied getting my 17 year old her nosed pierced on her 17th bday because I remarried so I don't have the same last name anymore as I did when I had her. It's complete bullshit. I can enroll my daughter in school with a different last name. Get her drivers license with a different last name because I am her only legal guardian but I can't her her nose pierced?!?! It's complete bullshit!! I will never recommend anyone to go here!! Read Less

My husband and I found this place after we moved to Brentwood from Europe. Both of us got numerous tattoos and spent a lot of hours getting them done. Juarez is our artist. He is a talented guy with lots of ideas. But everyone does great work. We would recommend this place to everyone. Read Less

My wife went in for the daith piercing. She was VERY nervous but Danny took great care of her! He talked her through the process and she could not have had a better experience! We would definitely recommend cal  punk for your piercing needs! Read Less

Was looking for a local tattoo artist to do a portrait of my dad as he passed away a few months ago. Found Raul, and so happy to find a very clean and professional studio in my backyard. My portrait is beautiful and I appreciate that the artists here keep it real. Will be returning for many of my new tattoos I have planned. The prices are reasonable for the great quality work they produce. Could you get it cheaper somewhere else? Probably, just remember with art, you get what you pay for. Read Less

This is an awesome, clean tattoo shop with many talented artists. Although I used to come here for my piercings, Angie is no longer at this shop anymore. However, they've got a bunch of very skilled tattoo artists here, and if I were to ever get any ink, I'd definitely have to book Raul!Parking is easy, I always park right up front, the wait is never very long, the receptionists are always friendly & really helpful too! Read Less

I'd heard about daith piercings as a way to alleviate migraines. After searching the Livermore/Pleasanton area for a reputable piercing artist, I was pleasantly surprised to end up at Calculated Punkture in Brentwood, mere moments from my home. I walked in with just a photo, and Danny was happy to accommodate my request immediately. His station was immaculate, he walked me through the process verbally so I knew what to expect, and he was super complimentary of my ability to sit still when he was finished. I've had a few different piercings over the years, and Danny was not only professional, friendly, and super affordable, this was probably the "gentlest" piercing I've ever gotten. He has my highest recommendation. Read Less

Went in on a whim on a Wednesday for a tragus. Got me in and out super quick, hardly felt it, and the best part-$40! I was pleasantly surprised. Very happy with it, and I agree the place seems very clean. Probably return for more piercings. Read Less

I was fortunate to get a very talented and detailed-oriented tattoo artist name Mick. I was interested in a Polynesian tribal tattoo. Initially I was hesitant to move forward because I wasn't sure if he specialized in this area, like most Islanders prefer to go to. I took a chance and I was completely blown away when he showed me his design; even my islander friends were impressed. Since then, Mick has worked on my arms, chest and upper back. I have more to go and I feel very lucky to run into Mick. The employees here are very friendly too. Read Less

I came in for a piercing staff is nice. They make you feel so comfortable and explain everything right from the start. I've recommend theme to friends and family and I personally will keep going here. Read Less

I walked in with a drawing of what I wanted, I was able to get an appointment with Mick, sent him the drawing and came in. He's very meticulous in his work, offered up some suggestions and ideas, it was fantastic work to say the least!  I was there for about 1 1/2 hours, I've had some other work done elsewhere but this is the best I've had...I'll definitely go back and get more done! Great crew there and the environment is great...Highly recommend! Read Less

TERRIBLE PIERCER. Don't remember his name but the guy with the short blonde hair pierced my belly button all wrong. He put so much skin in between the holes that my piercing had zero room to swell and was causing the ball to make a crater on my stomach. I had to buy a pregnancy ring for the swelling to go down. It's doing fine now but the piercing is SO crooked and I can only wear extra long belly rings. DO NOT RECOMEND Read Less

This place is very clean! Came in for a script tattoo on my neck. The design came out great but I have to give this place three stars for pricing. $250 for a simple script made me feel uneasy when I left. I've had larger tattoos That cost equal or less than that. The tattoo took close to 1.5 hours to co plate as well. It's a shame, for this place is close to home. I would've had a lot of work done If the pricing was right. Read Less

Visiting a few shops locally based on yelps list and just by walking in and the friendly greetings I got the good reviews I read made sense to stay. I had a cartilage piercing that was partially closed over and Danny was great at explaining the whole process from beginning to aftercare.. As painless as a piercing could be it went by quick and "painlessly".. Thumbs up to this place!! Read Less

Finished getting another tattoo from Mick yesterday and was another fantastic showing! Mick is very talented and I love this shop. Very accommodating and he worked with what I wanted! Knocked it out the park. I won't go to another shop. Read Less

I was pretty disappointed on Saturday. My husband and I were planning on getting tattoos for my birthday. The web said they were open 12 to 9. We got there at 11:45 and waiting until 12:30 and no one showed up!! We left and came back at 3 and still NOTHING! I think its bad business. If you are closed that day you may think about changing the times. Read Less

Such a great place & super clean!!!! Had my tattoo done by Juarez & I absolutely love it!!! He is super cool, professional and doesn't make you feel at all uncomfortable I will for sure spread the word and have him do my next one. Read Less

I've gotten both pierced and tattooed here. It's the only place I will go to locally because it's SO CLEAN! The staff is super nice. I came in to get my first tattoo and the guy (Juarez) was super patient with me and did an amazing job. I was so nervous and their piercer (Angie, I believe) would check in on me and bring me candy and water, it was so comforting! It's a little pricy but you really do pay for quality, so it was worth it. Overall; clean, great quality, great staff :) Read Less

From the moment I walked in and met the crew and Mick I knew it was a perfect place for me to be. Mick gave me the most beautiful and meaningful Tattoo of my life. His work is beyond amazing and he's so talented. Angie is one of the coolest chicks I've met. Not only that she is great at calming nerves and just being a beautiful ray of Sunshine. I will never go anywhere else for future work, and I really could go on and on about how awesome they all are. But above all, they really listen to you and what you want and place you with the perfect fit. Love to you all !!! Read Less