It was my daughters 14th birthday and she wanted her nostril pierced. Upon several recommendations we scheduled an appointment at Exotic Impressions at Park Circle. The office was clean, organized with friendly and professional staff. They also took the necessary steps to verify myself as her mother, which made me feel very safe. Ashley was the Piercing Professional and she was amazing with my daughter, explaining every step of the way as well as after care. The wonderful woman at the front was also amazing but unfortunately I forgot her name (Im so sorry). I highly recommend. Thanks ladies!

My daughter and I truly enjoy the professionalism the young ladies showed us. If I had to recommend anyone for a piercing I sure will send them yall way. Love it.

Went to get my nose ring removed. This is also the place where I got it. It was quick and painless having it removed. Staff is so friendly would 10/10 recommend

Had to wait 15 minutes passed my appointment time for the piercer to arrive. But once started she was very friendly. However, i didnt expect a nose ring to be so painful! But I love the outcome

Though there was some issues with scheduling, Exotic Impressions made sure to do their best to keep a happy customer. Though I was not able to meet with my original piercer, Matt was able to provide guidance to assist with my needs and get me scheduled with another piercer the same day. I was coming in for a repierce and wanted to make sure I got it done before my trip. Amanda at the Rivers Ave location was able to assist and get it done quickly. Ive had nothing but good service each time I come. Each piercer is knowledge and has a deep passion for the work.

Ok, so I’m a coward when it comes to body modification. My piercer Carolyn was SUPER helpful, patient, and kind! Jasper took care of me and didn’t mind I was a talkative ball of anxiety! 12/10 recommend this place! I’m sure the other locations are awesome, but this one will definitely get my praise!

Was excited to try out Exotic because of the low costs. Will not be making that mistake again. Piercer was sweet but negligent. My rook was pierced with an unnaturally bent rod and part of the jewelry fell out within a day. Went to get the piece replaced and was manhandled to the point that I’ve had an unbearably infected ear for a week. Had to go to a completely different shop to get better treatment including a correct titanium rod and proper cleaning instructions. Will not be returning.

I am very upset. This place this is the second time I have been there. The first time my child got her nose pierced and they gave her the wrong nose ring. We only came back because she needed to get a redone and the still gave her the wrong nose ring. The thing that upset me the most about this place is that they said I had to wear a mask. I resisted and yet they didnt ask me if I was vaccinated or not they insisted that I had to wear because it was privately owned. I own my own business so I understand the laws. They insisted that I had to wear a mask... the picture that I posted clearly states that they would follow the regulations of the city and yet they didnt. Our city is now in the position where masks are not required per government regulation and yet I was told to wear one I will never visit this place again nor would I ever recommend it ... they need to follow protocol or shut down out of fear.

Enjoyed the friendly people and their great knowledge of custom work going back ASAP

The woman who did my piercing was so fun and friendly! I do not know her name but she had a lot of ear piercings and had some dermals on her forearm. She was quick and hilarious while doing my piercing, and although I don’t live in SC, I wish I had someone as fun and amazing like that in my hometown! the girl with 2 cheek dermals was so patient and friendly when we came in to buy our piercings, I would definitely come again next time I’m back in Charleston!

Great friendly knowledgeable staff with the best care and consideration. Rhys did an amazing job with my tragus and navel piercing. I would highly recommend him!

Carolyn was a kind and cheerful.She made me feel comfort highly recommend her. Dillon was also awesome too.

The piercer on staff, Amanda, was amazing. She was personable, fast and very informative.

Great job with my nose piercing! Very quick and less pain that I expected.

Knowledgeable staff clean shop lots of jewelry choices will definitely come back for more

Best piercing experience I’ve had! Shop vibes were very nice and it’s always nice when women also work there. I’ve always been pierced by men who smell like cigs and monster energy drinks with bad attitudes prior to coming here lol! Anyways 10/10 you should go here.

I recently got my septum pierced here. Immediately after I had it done I could tell something was wrong. It was very uneven and crooked. I thought i was overthinking it so i had 2 other piercing places look at the piercing and the both said it was pierced in the wrong spot and slanted. Very frustrating. I took out the septum and i am getting redone at the place I usually go to. I tried saving money but it’s worth paying more for a place that will do it right. Along with that the overall experience was not great. It didnt seem sanitary when in comparison to other piercings i have had done and they gave no instructions on how to care or clean for it. The material of the jewelry is also not good and caused major irritation. I had a nose ring switched here and it caused a huge piercing bump on my very old nose piercing which is crazy. Along with that ive had friends who got their ears done here and they have had the whole piercing fall out of the ear. Just not a good experience at all.

I decided last minute I wanted to get my belly button pierced then found exotic piercing. Best decision I could of made. The staff was so helpful. They answered all my questions, helped me pick the right jewelry, it was overall a very good experience. I highly recommend having DeEtta Simmons pierce you because she was so patient and understanding with me.

Thank you to Kate for fast and professional work.😁 I appreciate that I could request an 8 gauge for my frenum and will definitely be back for more work. Thank you 😁

I really hate to leave bad reviews but in this instance it is needed. I’m not trying to bash a business, just inform.I got my nose pierced here this week as did my friend. I’ll start by saying, they have you pay and tip your piercer before you even have the piercing done. I understand a deposit to hold an appointment, but to tip someone before they even have had the piercing done is unprofessional in my opinion. I wish I had realized that at the time. Once having my nose pierced she inserted the jewelry and sent us on our way. That was it. No information about the stud I got, how to put it in if it fell out, which mine did. I just had no idea what to do. I ended up having to insert my jewelry backwards to get it to not close up because I was unsure of the proper way to get it in. After two hours of crying while researching what to do I finally gave up. I called next day, they only said “make another appointment” unsure if I would be charged again for their negligence. I decided to go to another piercer in the area. They informed me that the stud I was pierced with was not needed at all, it typically gets yanked out and can cause keloids, plus infection. I got a flat back, which will 100% NOT fall out. I’m so beyond happy someone more professional was able to fix it. I basically wasted my money going here. I had to spend more getting my piercing fixed than I did to get it done here and I’m left with a very traumatic experience. My friend as well is left with an infection and rather than going here again after hearing my experience went somewhere else too.

Excellent and Great Atmosphere. Professional and fast service.

Awesome selection, great prices, and friendly professional staff.

Did my tragus, great, clean, professional and etc. Amanda was amazing! If there was 10 stars i would give it 10!

Carolyn was really sweet and informative ♥️. the place was clean, spacey, and the environment was welcoming

I went to this shop 2 different days and had a man name Rhys pierce me. I had a dermal piercing and a surface tragus piercing done. He was super chill and nice. Down to earth but most importantly he kept it real. He doesnt just take your money if you shouldnt get something pierced he will let you know. I will definitely be going back for more piercings.

Had an appointment with Amanda for the third time, first at this location. Again she provided an excellent and very satisfying experience along with her apprentice. Very highly recommended. Really enjoyed being able to have a conversation while there.

You have to reserve an appointment time… you probably will be waiting 30 minutes after your booked time being thats it’s only one person doing the work

The lady who pierced me did an amazing job! She was straight to the point while still being professional and nice! I would definitely recommend going here!

Awesome as usual! Thats why I keep going back! KATE ROCKS!

Very nervous about getting my 1st piercing and staff was very informative and professional.

Angel pierced my cartilage and she was awesome! Super knowledgeable, answered all of my questions, and made the whole experience seamless!

I have gone to exotic impressions many many times and have usually really loved their work.. however I just recently got my daith pierced here, and within 2 weeks of having it, the ball fell off the piercing and the piercing came out of my ear. I could not get it back in myself. I called and asked if they would re-pierce it without charge, because the technician always references a 14 warranty of sort. However they said I would have to pay full price for it to be re-pierced . Am I wrong for thinking that’s kinda of outrageous? I paid 55$ for a 2-week daith piercing.

Best piercing shop in the area. Very clean and everyone was very friendly.

Awesome experience, nice folks, quick and professional service. What more can you ask for?

As always super friendly and professional! Thanks for takin out the rejected dermal.

This happened at the Rivers Ave store but I can’t figure out how to delete this. Sorry.. maybe if I could see clearly with my nose hurting so bad right now that my eyes are tearing..I went in to get a new septum ring which is something I do pretty regularly. I wanted ring, not a horseshoe this time. I let a staff member install the ring. 3 days later I am up near tears because my septum piercing, which I’ve had for 3-4 years is completely swollen and irritating me since the day after I got it changed. So I know I have to take this out.. I was able to remove the ball that closes the ring but due to the swelling I can’t get the ring out. They’re closed today, which is Sunday and I’m now considering the emergency room. I’m very disappointed in the service rendered. My gut told me the ring he selected for me was too small and I told the person who helped me that my piercing is high up, as I always tell people when selecting a good size ring for me. Honestly between this place and the two awful Living Arts locations I’ve been to, Charleston is really lacking in good piercing parlors. I got all my piercings done in another state and never had trouble until I moved back home. I’m upset.

Rhys, who pierced my nose, was very gentle and professional! The staff were very kind and thorough! Office was very clean as well! 12 out of 10!

An awesome experience! Very clean, very professional. Good natured front desk clerk and piercer. Deeha was great! I didnt get the clerks name but she was awesome too. I had a daith piercing. In and out in less than fifteen minutes. Will totally recommend or return.

Awesome people! Staff was very friendly, helpful, and professional. Store was very clean and accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone! Matt and Melissa did the piercings - I can’t say enough good things. They were just excellent!

Just recently went in to get a septum piercing. I was pierced by Kate. I have to say, between the front desk staff and Kate... this was the best piercing experience I have had. Both employees were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The shop was immaculate and had a very inviting vibe. Thank you so much for the incredible experience and the perfect piercing for me. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great piercing!

Pierced my tongue perfectly. Very clean and professional. Ill be going back. Nice jewelry selection. Customer service is inviting and down to earth.

People workin here were really the best. They had better rare hard to find pieces over others fake cheap normal jewelry. Big store not just one small shelf or rack to pick from like other places.

Super easy to work with, got me in and out in next to no time, and they have really fair prices for the jewelry I wanted.

Awesome piercers, reasonable prices, have never had a bad experience. They walk you through everything theyre doing and make you super comfortable ♥️

Don’t nobody do my piercings but this place.. Timely, fast & painless! They also have a lot of locations

OMG! Amanda is awesome! I could not believe how amazing she made my piercing experience. She rocks!

The young lady Kate was awesome. She will be the only one piercing me from now on.

Rhys is absolutely amazing. Hes done my peircings and my parents peircings. Hes the best peircer Ive had.

My friend and I went in today on a whim and had the best experience with the front desk and our piercer Amanda. Prices for the piercing and jewelry was great, as was the selection. We both also ended up getting some jewelry changed from piercings we already had. We will definitely be back!

I will definitely come back because the ladies were very polite and professional. Angel gave me my first dermal piercing, and she made me feel very comfortable. She was very patient and my piercing looks so cool. Thanks Angel😍

Best place in CHS for piercings. The pricing is understandable and not ridiculous and the piercers are very knowledgeable. They helped me out with a piercing that was botched by the other place in town and i’ve had no problems since. I got another piercing while I was in there and it’s healing faster than what I got at the “other” place.. anyone familiar with the area knows where i’m talking about. In all, CHOOSE THIS PLACE! They know what they’re doing and they are not there to scam you with insane prices for piercings and jewelry.

Both ladies were amazing; very polite, and answered all of my questions. I was very nervous, but August, my piercer, she made me feel comfortable and the process was quick. I honestly didn’t feel pain when my ears were pierced. She is very professional and knows what she is doing.

Very impressed on the work they do very clean and safe

Staff is always super friendly and willing to answer questions. Also, high levels of cleanliness and sanitizing procedures are followed and have been since well before the pandemic.

Gotten all my piercings here ...Best place in town and staff always super friendly abd make u feel comfortable

Friendly staff and very informative!

Very professional personnel. Clean facilities. I will be going back. Every person I encountered was friendly and so very helpful.

I went to exotic impressions to get a daith piercing for chronic vestibular migraine. August did my piercing and she was wonderful. She is not a doctor but had experience with other clients that had this specific piercing for migraine. She was very professional. I highly recommend this place. Good selection, very clean and professional. Disclaimer: a daith piercing is not treatment for migraine but has been known to help migraine pain in certain people.

The piercer was cool but the young lady behind the desk was rude other than that the experience was ok

Matt is the only person i will allow to do my piercings. Hes the owner. The staff is friendly and the store is clean.

Horrible customer service, rivers was out of the jewelry i wanted when I got my industrial so me and my girlfriend who are both frequent flyers were sent to park circle and at 8:20 they were closed when their hrs are til 9. We are not happy campers at the moment because we were both getting pierced. At this point I dont know if we will be back to any exotic impressions location.

Very disappointing at them . This is why I always go to the rivers ave one! They always have a attitude and a nasty look

Love this place. I have gotten several piercings from here. Very inexpensive but very professional.

Went in a little undecided. April was manning the fort alone. She was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable. I will be back

Loved my piercer

Great place

Went to buy some jewelry. Employees were welcoming and helpful.

August was amazing 😊 thank you so so much you did a great job !! I am very happy with my piercing and the entire experience.

Kate was great and patient also her co worker but I didn’t get her name. My piercing was perfectly done and I will be back for more. Thanks ladies !

Without a doubt, THEE BEST body art studio experience I’ve had to date!I’ve received services from a variety of studios/shops/parlors, in Canada, Australia and the US. Exotic Impressions Body Piercing in Park Circle was outstanding, and in my top 2 list.Starting with the warm greeting when I walked in, through the FULL consultation, to the aftercare explanation and information sharing. A young lady by the name of Autumn was my piercing tech. What a gem! She was very thorough in answering all of my questions, took the time to explain procedures, options, costs, risks and so forth. Autumn was very professional, kind and transparent from start to finish. Her team member Ms Tehya was equally welcoming and professional. I would feel totally comfortable referring my mom to her!While I was there, another client came back asking for help with her piercing. Autumn and Tehya worked as a team, making sure to understand the lady’s concerns, and finding a solution right away.I’m a firm believer that if a place that does body altering/body art cannot fully answer a client’s questions, if they leave you feeling like you’re bothering them, or that your time, money, satisfaction and well-being are not important, then that place is not in the business for the right reasons.The studio is extremely clean. Including the wheelchair accessible washroom. WOW. Extremely well laid out, brightly lit, easy to look at the huge variety of products etc. The piercing room was private, and again, incredibly clean and bright. Autumn took all precautions mandated for this type of service.Parking is off-street, 2 hour limit, and could get a bit congested at peak times. I was a walk-in on a Wednesday early afternoon. You can also make appointments ahead of time.Side note: Questions I submitted via Facebook were replied to very quickly.

Updated Review:Went back in today and had Rhys. He was AMAZING. He took care of my piercing and was able to diagnose why my ear wasn’t healing. Turns out because I got it pierced with a hoop they like don’t heal. He took really good care of me and was able to help me pick out a new earring to help my ear heal better. He was a total gentleman and I felt completely comfortable. Thanks for the help! Totally recommend this place as both times I’ve been they’ve been very accommodating!Previous Review:Got a basic cartilage piercing by Amanda. She was very nice that’s the only reason this isn’t one star. However, I’ve had a cartilage piercing before in my friends room with a needle and didn’t have nearly as much pain! It was painful when I got the piercing and it’s been painful every night since! It’s been 3 MONTHS! And my piercing hasn’t healed. I took the piercing out for the first time this morning because I couldn’t bead the uncomfortableness any longer. I have called several times also to complain about keloiding. This is the first time out of all 6 piercings I have my ear has ever keloided. The man who answered the phone when I called to complain and ask for tips, said it should be gone after 20mins of hot salt water directly on the ear. It hasn’t gone done still :( I really wanted to like this place because Amanda was really professional and nice! However, my piercing isn’t healing and I haven’t gotten any answers!!

The man had a very bad attitude & refuse to do my piercing

I love my piercing! Came here for my 18th and got a tragus, it was my first piercing that wasnt either of my lobes. We came here after going to the busier location in Rivers, and when we went (5pm) there was no wait! The place is super clean and new, and it was also really spacious and comfortable. My piercer Matthew was kind and also very thorough with telling me instructions about how he was going to pierce, how it would feel, and how to care for it. It turned out awesome and didnt hurt much for my first cartilege, thank you so much!!

Very quick so was less painful than any of my previous piercings. Shop is very clean and modern

Best place to go in Charleston. I personally prefer to be pierced by Kate, but everyone is wonderful and more than qualified.

The Park Circle location - went twice, 2 fridays in a row. 1st time was a late bday gift for my friend. She wanted the daith piercing for her nearly daily headaches. It worked, but the bar she picked broke less than a week later. Took her back and they put a basic, but bigger, bar in to replace it. While there again, I had the upper cartilage redone in my ear, which is something I have been wanting to do for a few years now. Different staff both times, but they were ALL incredibly friendly and professional. The store is immaculate and they are not busy, so no long waits like other shops. It is out of my way to patronize this location, but it will be the ONLY piercing shop I ever go to again if it maintains the service I experienced. I will even make a point of purchasing my jewelry for any of my piercings from here when I can change out.

Great place, good people. I got a piercing and they were clean and sterile

Was on vacation and they fixed my piercing. Very clean and professional! Highly recommend!!

Angel rocked it as usual!

Legit just went in today. Got a septum piercing by Amanda. Staff was nice and place was clean. As soon as I got home, the threadless ball came off onto the floor and keeps falling off.

Wonderful company and staff. I prefer to only get my piercings done here 😁

Very friendly and I made an apt and I didnt have to wait I got in and out

Excellent customer service and very professional staff. Great prices too!

Excellent shop, I purchased some jewelry and they had a great selection and great prices. Will be back!

Love this place😍😍

Amazing place

Amanda is always very sweet!!

Great

Beautiful shop, reasonably priced, kind and knowledgeable staff.

Comforting and professional environment, love the people, they treat me like family! :)

In and out in like 10 min awesome

Great experience!!! Very nice young ladies!

Just love Amanda, shes the best!!😍😍😍😍

Professional and clean, great staff

Reese was amazing

Friendly staff!