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Urban Piercings
8 Merchants Pl, Reading, RG1 1DT, United Kingdom
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Ei
Review №1

I couldnt trust anyone with my noise piercing up until I had to save it so it wont close. Not only did they save my piercing, everyone was very friendly, very reassuring and also to the point especially with he after care treatment. Love this place, very clean as well! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. 11/10 would recommend and I will revisit when I want to change my jewelry.

Je
Review №2

Cannot recommend this place enough! It is in Reading Town Centre off friar Street. I have took Taylor for a piercing and I am beyond impressed! The customer service was to a point where we felt we had known the guys for years and their level of care surpassed that. I will never go anywhere else from now on. Could not be more impressed if I tried!Geoffrey who works on the front desk is exceptional! He makes the company proud! Fabulous 😍😍😍

Ki
Review №3

I went with my sister today for our piercings. The staff are all very professional and lovely. Ben made me so relaxed even though i was very nervous. Thank you for my tongue piercing. So in love with it already.

B
Review №4

Really helpful and friendly! Amazing service.

Vi
Review №5

Amazing staff, super friendly yet VERY professional. They give amazing advise. Also they are SUPER CLEAN! Dont go anywhere else but AT URBAN PIERCINGS

La
Review №6

This is the only place I would go to get a piercing. Took my 11 year old daughter to get her ear lobes pierced today and the staff made her feel completely at ease and were so friendly towards her. It was such a lovely experience. I have had a piercing here before and had no issues and would not hesitate to go back. In fact, Im already thinking about booking in another one soon. Everything is super clean and the staff are really helpful and friendly. xx

El
Review №7

Such a lovely environment as soon as you walk in as the people are so polite and relaxed. Made me comfortable throughout my entire appointment, great clean atmosphere, and an awesome piercing place. Thanks for your service!

Cl
Review №8

Not a fan of needles so I was super nervous but as soon as I walked in Nick made me feel at ease. He was friendly and professional. Nick told me all I needed to know and answered all my questions. I had Helix piercing which did not hurt like I thought it would and I love it.

Pa
Review №9

Nicole was very lovely! Very chatty and relaxed, helped to make me feel very relaxed! All the staff are welcoming and helpful, and make the experience enjoyable and friendly! Thank you so much guys!

Ja
Review №10

Wow! Had a nose piercing today by a great guy called Ben who was an absolute diamond, thank you so much you have made a little lady very happy .

Mi
Review №11

The staff were very friendly, professional and hygienic (also covid safe - temp check). It was my first piercing, Nicole was very reassuring and made doubly sure that I was happy about where exactly on my eyebrow the curved bar would be going. Even when I said yeah thats fine she could see by my expression that I wasnt quite 100%, so did a slight adjustment to the dots until I was completely happy. Very happy with how it turned out, I would definitely recommend!

La
Review №12

Lovely staff, LGBTQ+ friendly place

To
Review №13

Very impressed with the team and especially Ben with my PA appointment today. From arrival (with all the covid procedures in place) to the actually piercing, everything was clean and sterile and explained at every step. Ben is an expert at making you feel relaxed and at ease during the piercing and explained the aftercare very clearly.I would highly recommend Urban Piercings for any guys who are thinking of getting a PA.

La
Review №14

Very friendly and relaxed! Great knowledge and atmosphere.

La
Review №15

I got my cartilage done and this place is the best place you could ever go. Everyone is so nice and welcoming, its clean they were on time and it was 100% worth the money.

Th
Review №16

Lovely people at Urban piercings. Made my daughter feel really welcome and comfortable when getting her 1st ears pierced.

Co
Review №17

Great job, very friendly staff. Great experience overall, would recommend.

el
Review №18

Really really happy with my 2nd nose piercing which I got from Ben yesterday. Such a sound guy and really great job. Could not recommend more!!!

Je
Review №19

Nicole pierced my septum, it was so quick and easy I barely felt it. Very relaxing experience, I recommend ☺️

Ri
Review №20

Best piercing studio around Great staff, clean studio just top all.round place!

Po
Review №21

I brought my daughter here to get her ears pierced and can’t recommend them enough. Hygiene and cleanliness was spot on and the welcome from Pete was professional and thorough. Nicole was super clear and friendly in her communication with my daughter- asking her, as well as me, questions and generally being positive and reassuring. It was a totally positive experience and I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone considering getting a piercing.

Li
Review №22

Hands down the best piercing experience I have ever had. Everything was completely clean, the team were very professional (particular shout out to Nicole for keeping me calm during the piercings themselves and doing such an amazing job with them!), and I absolutely love my new piercings! Cant wait to head back in when I work up the nerve for the next one

S
Review №23

Professional service, really friendly and made me feel at ease whilst getting my nose piercing. The piercer was lovely and patient with me as I fainted after the piercing. Highly skilled and quick - The piercing does not hurt at all. They were happy to answer any questions I had.

Lo
Review №24

The team there are very welcoming and professional. When I went to get my ear lobe pierced they were great, turned out exactly how I wanted. I came back to get my septum pierced and they were very professional. They explained that I was unable to get a septum piercing as my sweet spot was located very close to the tip of my nose. I was disappointed but very happy with how they treated me and dealt with a difficult situation. Would definitely go back.

Ki
Review №25

Top tier service and people!!! My go to place every time

Ko
Review №26

I recently got my nose pierced by Ben. I was really nervous as its been a while that I was getting a piercing done again but Ben made me feel really comfortable, talked me through what he was going to do. Everything was sterilised and clean. Hygiene was spot on! The whole process was quick and did not hurt at all. Thank you Ben, definitely recommend and will definitely come here again if I decide to get anymore piercings done!! The whole team are really friendly and make you feel welcomed thank you all ☺️

Mi
Review №27

Ive had lots of piercings including some from very well known London places and honestly the piercings Ive had from Nicole have been the best. Perfect placement and healing like a dream. Highly recommended

Ti
Review №28

I used to be a piercer so Im fairly picky! I never go anywhere but Urban now.Everyone there is lovely, and Ive never once had issues with a piercing Ive had there. Also decent that they will change out jewellery for you the first time

li
Review №29

I was very impressed having visited urban piercing. The nature of the staff was very warm and welcoming. Presentation wise the place was very clean and organised. Every staff member wore a face shield and they reinforced use of santizing hands before entering and upon leaving the store. Social distancing was maintained. As a nurse I was truly impressed and felt more at ease to see the adherence to maintain safety for customers and staff. I was very impressed with my piercing and definitely will return to have another. Keep up the good work guys.

Ke
Review №30

Nicole and Ben have between them done most of my current piercings and they are always amazing! The customer service here is second to none, and the professionalism of the piercers cannot be faulted. They will always take time to answer any and all questions you may have and are so friendly and caring!

Wa
Review №31

Got my helix done here and I am so happy with it. It was my first time getting an ear piercing other than my lobes and I was nervous. Nicole really takes her time answering all the questions I had and explained the steps as she went along to pierce my ears. I felt very informed and very confident with how the session went. The space is also very cozy and clean and its been 3 weeks since I got pierced and my ear is healing really nicely. Overall very satisfied!

Lo
Review №32

Took my 8 year old daughter to Urban Piercings in central Reading having been recommended by a friend.The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. A very professional and hygienic piercing salon. Very good with children. Thank you!

ch
Review №33

Really friendly staff, made me feel really comfortable for my nose piercing and wasnt too pricey!

Ru
Review №34

More expensive than some other local places, but reliable and clean and the staff are very friendly!

Ni
Review №35

After having a bit of a disaster with a nose piercing 15 years ago I was recommended this place by a couple of friends. Nicole was absolutely amazing. Everything was clean, she talked me through the process, recommend the best and safest positioning for the piercing and was super calm and professional. She was able to answer all of my questions and made me feel at ease. I would definitely recommend this place.

Li
Review №36

Lovely staff. Cleanly and covid safe. Would recommend.

Ca
Review №37

Very good experience, explained everything well including the after care. My daughters original ear piercing had stretched a bit and was off center, so Ben carefully measured and pearced the ear in the right spot. He was caring and recommended a plan forward which really reassured my daughter and made us feel comfortable. I had my 2nd piercings done on my ears as well, very happy! New masks given to us upon entry, temperature checked, constant anti bac cleaning of hands and tablet that we used to enter our details. Clearly respecting the new covid normality properly. I would definitely recommend.

Ab
Review №38

What a wonderful place - super clean and the staff answered all my questions with ease. Very knowledgeable!Ben was super lovely and totally put me at ease - will def be going back!Thank you xxx

Ch
Review №39

Had my nose pierced today by Nicola, she was beyond professional, very attentive and relaxing. Answered all my questions, I almost forgot she was about to stick a needle through my nose as she was so calming!She was incredibly professional when looking at a piercing I had elsewhere elsewhere, spent several minutes finding the best jewellery for me too. My girlfriend was also asking questions of another staff member who was equally polite and helpful.As I said to Nicola at the time, her voice is incredibly soothing for the job. I have been pierced numerous times and she is hands down the best piecer Ive encountered, although no doubt all piercers here are equally great.10/10

Gu
Review №40

Professional, clean, lovely staff, Ben was amazing and helped keep me calm through my daith piercing

Lu
Review №41

Amazing service, they answered my (many) questions via email with patience and speed. You can book online via fresha.com, student discount is offered on certain days of the week. All staff were friendly, helpful and professional. I have had a helix done here years ago and now my firsts and seconds. Time is taken to get them symmetrical and Nicole was amazing at putting me at ease. Support a local business with amazing, talented staff.Covid: before entering temperature was taken then hand sanitizer was there upon entry and a new disposable face mask given.

lo
Review №42

Had my nose piercied here very clean, very polite and overall very friendly highly recommend

Ka
Review №43

So professional. I love them ❤Highly recommended

Je
Review №44

So nice and professional, stringent hygiene procedures (both for piercings and COVID-19), great online booking system.

Ch
Review №45

Been there twice now for a nose and then daith piercing. The friendly staff and casual atmosphere makes you feel really at ease. Staff couldnt be more welcoming or supportive with great sincere advice. Clean and clinical enough to feel safe but homely enough to make you relax. Will definitely be back.

So
Review №46

Friendly team, super clean and Covid secure. Really well organised abd easy to use booking system, good prices and professional, knowledgable team

A
Review №47

First time was, clean, helpful, safe and very good team

Jo
Review №48

Cant recommend enough!! I had my nose pierced by Ben today, Im a complete wimp, he made me feel safe and calm (as possible), really took time to put me at ease and explain the process. He really looked after me and gave fantastic after care advice. Would definitely return for another piercing if I was brave enough!

Ma
Review №49

I had my 3rd lobe piercing done by Nicole. I am so impressed with the service at Urban Piercings, she was so lovely and keeping my at ease because I was a little nervous. The guy at the front was also amazing, helping with the different questions that I had. I would 100% be going back there for my medt piercing!

Da
Review №50

I had just found out about having your daith pierced to combat migraines. When I got home from work I decided to Google for a Parlour. I came across Urban Piercings and saw they had a tremendous review score so I gave them a call.The member of staff who answered the call was very polite and courteous. She gave me her honest opinion and related customer feedback on the effectiveness of the piercing. It took me all of 20 minutes to call them back to book an appointment for that afternoon.The shop itself was immaculate and I was glad to see that all the staff there were as cheerful and empathic as the colleague who answered the phone. The member of staff who performed my piercing, I feel bad for not remembering her name, was wonderful. She had a great manner and was very calming. She setup ready to go but wouldnt start until I was ready. At no point was I made to feel rushed. The piercing itself hurt a lot less than I imagined. I felt no sharp pain only pressure as the needle went through. I would say that a lot of that was done to the young ladies skill and professionalism.I would highly recommend Urban Piercings and Im already considering getting my other ear done. Well deserved 5 stars.

Ca
Review №51

First time I’ve been to Urban Piercings, I got my cartilage pierced and was very nervous. Everyone was very nice the receptionist asked if I wanted some water and Ben I think his name is reassured me that I’d be fine. Before I got my ear pierced he kept telling me that it’ll be quick and isn’t bad at all. He did it in a second and I couldn’t believe how quick it was and not painful like I thought it would be. He made sure I was alright after and then told me how to look after it. I would 100% recommend this place and will be back soon!

Cl
Review №52

Very professional, friendly and helpful. Very impressed. I got my nose pierced today and it was all done brilliantly and each step of the process explained. Thanks so much. You will pay more here but its worth it! Highly recommended 😊

Na
Review №53

This is my second time getting a piercing here. I got my tragus done a few years back and double helix piercings this time round. The staff are really friendly and professional and talk you through the whole process. They recommended the right jewellery for my double helix piercings and gave me great advice. You also get the first jewellery change by them for free after two months of healing. Overall the best place to get piercings.

AL
Review №54

Choose Ben he is the best piercer ever.

Su
Review №55

Alex fitted me in when my daiith piercing became wedged. A lovely lady managed to take it out. Sadly, as it was white gold, it snapped. However, she let me choose a ring type which wont catch in the cartilage. It went in without any pain. I thoroughly recommend Urban Piercings. Everyone was so welcoming.

Eo
Review №56

Brilliant spot and super service. Thank you folks 👌

Da
Review №57

Cant recommend this place enough. Super clean, highly professional and gave me a piercing that Im so so happy with. I was lucky enough to see Lianne who spent time discussing what I wanted and then more importantly what was appropriate for my actual ear. Couldnt be any happier with the final result.I dont generally leave reviews but they definitely deserve a five star ratring

Ra
Review №58

My mum and I turned up without an appointment but we were fortune to get booked in on the same day.The staff were extremely friendly from the start and the process was very easy.Lauren (I believe) was extremely helpful and talked me through my nerves. The hygiene standards were exceptional and I would recommend urban piercings to everyone.Fab experience and thank you for your care and attention.

Je
Review №59

Love them!

Em
Review №60

Wonderful staff. Kind and reassuring and so helpful. All the piercings were well done and done quickly. Price was exactly as expected. Definitely will be returning.

Ho
Review №61

Got my cartilage pierced. Rlly cool building and lovely staff. Piercing wasn’t too painful and was dealt with very quickly and efficiently. Would defo go again

Ly
Review №62

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Had a daith piercing, and would definitely recommend them!

Sa
Review №63

Had my nose pierced today and would highly recommend to others. Great customer service and very clean. Cant remember the name of the lady who pierced me but she was lovely, very professional. I was a complete big girls blouse and was very nervous but she made me feel at ease and talked me through the process step by step, Im one very satisfied customer.

Em
Review №64

The best place for piercings. All the guys working there are amazing and very helpful have been going to Urban for years and will never go anywhere else!!!

Pa
Review №65

Absolutely lovely staff and service. Would 100 per cent return!

Ol
Review №66

Great experience each time Ive visited

So
Review №67

Go here, very friendly staff who will welcome you and give you what you want. Piercing was painless.

Na
Review №68

Ive been here many times, Ive taken my daughter her and had amazing results every time and all of the staff are super nice and friendly and helpful. Youre doing a wonderful job guys. Thanks 😀

An
Review №69

Amazing service. On holiday and ball fell out one of my piercing. Very helpful and able to provide exact replacement. Highly recommend!!

Ga
Review №70

Used Urban Piercings for the first time today 18/7/2018 and found thestaff very friendly and helpful.Managed to get a slot for an hour later so had time for lunch and a coffeebefore the appointment.This was my first piercing (Nipple) so was a little nervous I had Lianassigned to do the piercing.What a lovely person she is very professional and calm and talked methrough the whole process putting me at my ease.Lian also took the time to go through the aftercare process and gave mea lot of useful information.The main reception area looked clean and tidy and the treatment roomwas clean and sterile.I highly recommend Urban Piercings and look forward to my next visit.

Lo
Review №71

They were very busy, even when we arrived at opening time! But the staff were very friendly and helpful and managed to squeeze me and my sister in on that day. My sister had Lianne and I had Ben. Ben was completely lovely and a real perfectionist (which is just what you want with piercings!) and took his time with it which made me feel very comfortable and happy that he was doing it properly.Would definitely recommend this place for any piercing, but my advise would be to book ahead if you definitely want a place!

Br
Review №72

Had my nose done with nicole, very friendly and reassuring. Had a disastrous experience a few days before at my local piercing place so was rather nervous. Nicole walked me though all the points and was done in 15 mins really happy with serivce and the piercing has taken really well.

Fr
Review №73

I wouldnt go anywhere else for my piercings; all the staff are friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable, standards of hygiene and professionalism are impeccable.

Co
Review №74

Really friendly staff + happy to share advice on after-care / best products to use

Mi
Review №75

Just had my first piercing there. All very professional and helpful, went very smoothly

Mi
Review №76

Fantastic. Very professional and knowledgeable staff. Very helpful, interested in aftercare too, not just piercing you and sending you away. I have nothing but praise for them. They dont take cards, not a negative but you should plan ahead and bring cash.

An
Review №77

Nicole was awesome!!

An
Review №78

Nicole was amazing throughout the process . Put me at ease and was so professional .Thank you!

sh
Review №79

Had my nose pierced today the staff were lovely and made me feel so welcome, definitely nowhere as painful as I imagined.Would recommend to any looking to get one done

Ra
Review №80

Nadine was very friendly and helpful. I was coming to get my ears repierced and Id never been inside a piercing parlor. I felt quite intimidated coming in but she reassured me and was very professional! Tbh Im considering coming back for more!

He
Review №81

Excellent service. Had a conch piercing done. No pain or stress. Friendly staff. Would recommend this place

Sa
Review №82

Nicole was amazing! absolutely love my VCH piercing looks and feels amazing! Nicole was so professional throughout, talking through each stage in great detail so felt very relaxed throughout. Tyvm :3

Yv
Review №83

In Reading for day out. Nervous about nose piercing bit completely held by lovely lovely people at Urban Piercings. Am totally thrilled And happy with my gem stone nose. Thank you so much x

Ka
Review №84

Friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of teeny boppers waiting for piercings on weekends and holidays

Ja
Review №85

Fitted me in although very busy. the lovely lady that fitted the stud back on my dermal anchor was really friendly and professional. Really put me at ease and gave me all the advice I needed 5 star service very pleased. Thanks

Ni
Review №86

Extremely friendly staff, very helpful and gave great advice for my piercing healing period. Very sterile environment. Highly recommend going there.

Lo
Review №87

Great and friendly staff. A very busy place and high quality materials. Better book in advance.

H
Review №88

Staff are friendly and helpful. Good aftercare advice and follow up. Fair prices

Co
Review №89

Clean, friendly and professional! I went to Urban Piercings for my septum piercing a few years back and wouldnt go anywhere else after such a welcoming experience. I have been back since and plan to go back for more in the future. Highly recommended

Si
Review №90

Visted with my wife very professional clean attentive to detail

Mi
Review №91

Excellent studio, very professional and great atmosphere which immediately puts you at ease. Highly recommend!

Zo
Review №92

Friendly people. Clean place. Ive recommended to lots of people

Ra
Review №93

Put you at ease! Im a nervous person with piercings. Got my Tragus done there and healed nicely. Just got my conch done a couple of days ago and they put me at ease again. Its very relaxing when youre waiting and prepares you for piercing.

An
Review №94

Great staff very friendly would definitely go back there again.

Le
Review №95

I always go here for a piercing. Always clean. Staff are helpful. They are also offering handpoked tattooing now. (I cant wait to get one done)

Ca
Review №96

This place is amazing. All of the staff are so friendly and genuineally interested in you. Provide excellent advice. Couldnt ask for more from them

Lu
Review №97

I was really nervous to get my dermal percing done but when I went there and a guy call Ben he done my peircing and he made me feel so comfortable and he was so amazing and was done in 10sec..

KC
Review №98

Had a piercing there today. Very professional and helpful especially as I was very anxious and jittery. Love the result. Thank you guys

Jo
Review №99

Been here today for a rook piercing, these guys are great, very attentive and will put you at your ease, definitely recommended.

Co
Review №100

Just had a piercing here - wonderful staff, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Very nice looking place tucked just out of the way of the main streets, would definitely come back.

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  • Address:8 Merchants Pl, Reading, RG1 1DT, United Kingdom
  • Site:http://urbanpiercings.co.uk/
  • Phone:+44 118 950 2414
Categories
  • Body piercing shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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