Super long overdue Yelp review. I've been to Pare Eddie's a few times already, and I've always left more impressed than the previous visits. **Some things to note (PRICING AS OF OCTOBER 2018):1) CASH ... Read More
Super long overdue Yelp review. I've been to Pare Eddie's a few times already, and I've always left more impressed than the previous visits. **Some things to note (PRICING AS OF OCTOBER 2018):1) CASH ONLY W/VALID ID2) $80 shop minimum per piece, or $150/hour depending on the piece.3) Piercings vary upon which material and locations: Ears: $30+, Nose: $40+, Septum: $60, Tongue: $60+, Cheek: $60, Belly: $50, Nips: $60+, Eyebrow: $50, Lip: $504) Appointments are recommended with a cash deposit, but walks ins are available on a first come, first serve basis. I've came before on a rather busier night, and was told to come back in an hour if we didn't want to wait there, and was even followed up time wise via text. Very considerate! 5) Very professional and clean place. The upkeep here is meticulous. And they take their time here making sure all services provided to you are to your likings before you leave. 6) They don't force you into purchasing anything, but do let you know the options available; i.e. aftercare, needles vs. piercing gun (piercings), various options of needles and inks for tattoos, etc. I had ear lobe piercings done before when I was a kid, but I've always had ear lobe infections time and time again, even after getting them re-pierced at various jewelry places near by house. I eventually just gave up. The first time I came here, my friend wanted to get her ears pierced. Somehow, I caved. And I never regretted it since. Eddie and Ms. Mary Dyanne couldn't have been better choices to help me with getting my ears redone. They knew that I was afraid of another ear infection again since I've always had my ears pierced with a piercing gun, and they both recommended that I pick the option of a sterilized needle to pierce my ears. My friend went first, so I could watch how the whole process would be to ease my nerves. Mary Dyanne was the one that took care of my friend's process. She was meticulously hygienic and clean, and especially professional, throughout the whole process. She sterilized and sanitized everything; from the chair/bed to lay on, tables, trays, utensils, etc. She spent a good 5-10 minutes cleaning up the whole station after each person, even though it already looked pretty clean. For both of our piercings, both Eddie and Mary Dyanne showed us everything they did; sanitized their hands, placing on the nitrile gloves, showing us the needles that would be used on each ear out of the package, never leaving our sight. They both made sure it was important that we knew each item they would use on each of us would be a one time use item. So in that sense, my germaphobic self was on a high because I knew just how much we were being taken care of here at Pare Eddie Tattoo & Piercing Saloon. Anyway, back to my piercing. You could see the fear in my eyes as the needle came out, and the hairs on my back standing up. Mary Dyanne reassured me that I would be ok, and took her time making sure I was completely ok before starting. I was a wreck. They even offered me a stress ball if I needed, but holding my friend's hand made me feel safest. The whole process was super quick, and not as painful as I thought. The pressure was killer, but the whole piercing process lasted less than 30 seconds per side. They used a special pen/marker to measure out where would be best to place the lobe piercings, and made sure I was ok with the placement before continuing. I didn't know much, but my friend said it was ok. Overall, I had a great experience. Since I always had infections before from piercings when I was younger, they wanted me to come back a few days later if I had any issues with my piercings, and to follow up if I needed anymore help. They went above and beyond making sure my first experience here was a positive one. I came back a few times with the same friend, and she's gotten a few tattoos done here already. At Pare Eddie, they are unbelievably thorough with how clean they keep the whole place, from the entrance, waiting area, tattoo and piercing stations, and even the restroom. It's definitely as clean as a doctor's office, so I'd definitely only want to come here should I need more piercings or tattoos done in the future. I came just to accompany my friend during her tattoos and piercings, and Eddie and Mary Dyanne are both very friendly and carry on a conversation with everyone in the party making sure we enjoyed our visit. I live almost an hour away, and will only continue coming here for any piercing/tattoo needs. And definitely highly recommend anyone else to keep Pare Eddie as a front runner for any services they can provide. Read Less