Halo Precision Piercing
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sun 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- By Appointment Only: No
13 Reviews for Halo Precision Piercing
I've had a couple of piercings done at Halo and am generally happy with the experience. I far prefer the people and am more comfortable with the HTC on at Cactus. The selection of jewelry at Halo is fantastic, however, and I'm absolutely comfortable with the sanitation and professionalism of the staff.
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I just got my ears re-pierced at a 10 gauge by Jeremiah, it was a very pleasant experience, I'd definitely go back again... Amazing jewelry selection, a bit pricey but you get what you pay for, so whatever, right? I used to go to the one in Tucson, so it was no shock that they are probably the most professional at what they do, no dis-respect to any other shop of course, but it is what it is.
The Staff seemed really friendly also, I didn't sense any condescending attitudes toward my questions or anything. And I would feel very comfortable getting anything pierced here, they've earned their reputation as the best...
Looking forward to going back in a few months and getting some 6 gauge plugs, maybe something else too...
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Piercing is serious business Jerry T. piercing guns are barbaric and hurt crazy bad compared to a needle. lol. yes pin cushion needs an open mind that if you want to take the gun its your right. but also consider the fact you are going to a piercing place. i don't think a respectable piercer would use a gun, just on the basis its violent, and holy shit it hurts.
to argue with him as why they dont almost begs for the elitist response you got. so take some responsibility for the exchange.
Megan D. I'm glad your a physician, but lets face it. 99% of the customers are not. and it's the stores policy. so regardless you lose.
on to the review.
OK...so I'm new to Yelping or this would have been done along time ago.
Halo is the best place to get pierced, they are no nonsense and take the shit serious. they are professional. this is not a tattoo shop piercing.
95% of my piercings and stretching were done at Halo; both ears at 10g and the following stretchings till 7/16s when i stopped, the stretchings of my septum (8g) and lebret (10g), my tongue and the following stretchings of it (8g). always top notch service. ALWAYS. Glenn and Kelsey are the best. I'm not sure on the new staff its been awhile since i have been there for service. but the new staff have been adequate for my questions. I'm not a noob. so i don't need to be reminded to not lean on the glass. lol.
top notch jewelery. being sterile is super important, that's why they put the gloves on. when you buy jewelery its already sterile. it would be time consuming if they did it in the opposite order. waiting for the autoclave to sterilize your jewelery you just purchased. lol get real. that would suck.
Love ya!! thanks for always a great experiance.
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I also think that Casey H.'s review is bogus. I fear ex-disgruntled employee is fabricating lies. No such suits were ever filed against Halo or it's employees, nor where they ever notified of such an incident. It's sad that such a reputable business would have to suffer such lies!!!
I have been a customer of the two main piercers, Glen & Kelsey, for 12 years now, and even worked for them for a brief time. They have been piercing for at least 15 years plus now and still yearly continue their education as members of the Association of Professional Piercers. They are constantly staying up to date with any new and better techniques for piercing, aftercare and sterilization. It is "like a hospital" in there as one reviewer put. They follow OSHA guidelines and are the biggest germaphobes on the planet. As they should be!!
When you walk into HALO, who specializes in body piercing only, you know that immediately they are a force to be reckoned with. Don't be intimidated by their knowledge, embrace it. They don't tell you how it is because they enjoy hearing themselves talk! They do it because they care about the general public and their well being and safety!! There is NO certification, NO school, NO laws regulating the body piercing industry in the state of AZ. This means that ANY Joe Blow can open up a shop and say they know what they are doing! Now THAT'S SCARY! Yes they have a lot of rules and guidelines to follow, but in the end it is all for your safety!!
I would never and will never trust any other shop with my body and blood!!! You shouldn't either!! Just go into the shop, ask 1,000 questions and you will see for yourself!!
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I've had several piercings done here - the service has been great every time. Yes, I can agree with other Yelpers that sometimes the staff can be slighty condescending with their words of advice, but seriously? Get over it, they're just doing their job.
Jewelry selection is fabulous and the prices are reasonable. I recently ordered a nose ring and after waiting several weeks for it to arrive, I get it home to find that it is way too big! I figured because all jewelry is a final sale an exchange would be hopeless, but I called and explained (and I think they were leniant due mostly to the fact that they recommended the size, but still) and they exchanged it for me no problem.
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I went to Halo about a year ago to get a new nostril screw. The prices are reasonable, the staff was really friendly and there wasn't an elitist vibe that many shops carry. For those with stretched ears their large gauge jewelry selection is amazing! They feature lots of unique, one of a kind pieces in a variety of sizes and styles.
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The staff is honest to the point of seeming put-offish. I know it sounds wierd, but it's true. If your body isn't right for a particular type of piericing, they won't do it. Most people may be upset, but I'd rather a professional tell me that something isn't going to work and not get the money for it then to take my money and in a few months have something go wrong.
Once you get to know them, the owners are great. They just don't put up with whiney frightened people who go in on a whim.
Plus they're extremely clean to the point of feeling like a hospital. They're extremely strict on policy as well, which again may be frustrating to some who want rules bent for them, but you can bet they know what they're doing.
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I can honestly say that this is the first piercing place I have been to where I was treated like a human being. Most other joints have employees that are too cool for school and don't want to give you the time of day if you don't look a particular way (or aren't a dude). Every single person we came in contact with during our visit was friendly and knowledgeable. We had three different people helping us, each and everyone of them were fantastic.
We were so pleased with their service and quality, that we made a very large purchase without skipping a beat.
We will definitely be back.
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I have to say, I have always had a good impression of Halo, even though I have never used their services. In June, I decided that I wanted to go get both of my ears pierced, so I went to Halo because it was the first piercing joint that came to mind. I thought surely they would do just a regular ear piercing, even if it was probably going to be significantly more expensive than the mall. Well, I was wrong. I spoke with this guy at the counter who proceeded to tell me that the shop doesn't pierce with studs. The conversation went something like this:
Me: Why?
Pin Cushion: Stud earrings don't exist that meet our strict guidelines.
Me: What? (as I look in the case and see studs) Really?
Pin Cushion: We only pierce with surgical steel hoops or rods, the APA doesn't allow us to use inferior quality studs.
Me: Really? Oh no, so you're saying I have to go to the mall?
Pin Cushion: I wouldn't recommend anyone go to the mall. Did you know that they can't guarantee every single piece of the piercing gun is sterile?
Me: Huh?
Pin Cushion: Yeah but if you want to whatever, I understand your situation. It's not rocket science, a 16 year old at Claire's can do it for you.
Me: Ok...
Pin Cushion: But you know it will take 3-4 months to heal, and it isn't sterile.
Me: Um...
Pin Cushion: Have you seen the training video for the piercing guns? They have kids doing it.
Me: No, I haven't...
Pin Cushion: I can pierce you with some hoops and you can take them out in 6 weeks and put studs in if that's what you really want.
Me: Ok um, bye...
So I was really frustrated, because now I was gonna have to go to a pink and sparkly store with kids hopping all around to get my ears pierced, in that chair right behind the window for onlookers to see. But I was definitely going to go there now, if not just to spite this guy who got all snooty with me over his marginally superior piercing methods.
Bottom line, if they can't pierce with studs then they can't pierce with studs. But his attitude over the whole thing left a very sour taste in my mouth, and I don't think I'd ever go back to get anything else pierced. He was very snooty and condescending about the whole thing, and went out of his way to scare the bejeezus out of me about going to the mall, which I think was unnecessary.
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You know, anyone who has your safety in mind when putting chemicals on your head ( like a hair dresser) or holes in your body is my friend. Glen and Kelsey are cool, I run into them around town from time to time. They are great local business owners and really know what they are doing. They only do piercings, which is awesome b/c really, I dont want some guy who just did a tat putting holes in me. I had my industrial piercing done there while I was in college in Tucson and it healed so nicely. Only sore for about the first 2 days. I get comments on it all the time!
I wanted to get my eyebrow pierced, but they said it might look really funny 'cause I don't have much of a browbone. Now, I 'm so glad I didnt do it, they were right. If you want a deal on someone putting holes in your head- don't go to Halo:)
Even if you don't want a piercing, check out their selection of jewelry. If you have a navel piercing thats bothering you, they have jewelry to remedy that- along with a really impressive selection of just about everything else.
OH_ THEY HAVE COUPONS IN THE NEW TIMES....
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Mixed feelings: their selection of jewelry, both small and large gauge, as well as necklaces, etc. is amazing and gorgeous, and actually reasonably priced. For those like me who appreciate one-of-a-kind, ethnic jewelry, it's Phoenix's best.
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The attitude really turns me off. The whole over-the-top sterility shit really irritates me. I mean, putting gloves on to remove jewelry from the glass case? Hi, it's not sterile - who the hell cares? And I would hope that jewelry is physically cleaned before anyone actually puts it into their body, making the glove show moot.
Also, they refused to pierce my nostril and immediately place the tiny stud I wanted, saying I would have to heal around the ginormous stud for x amount of time until I could switch. There was not a reasonable discussion behind the statement, it was more like a parent telling a child "Because I said so". Knowledge is power, people, and doing a little non-condescending explaining wouldn't hurt. And yes, I understand why you don't put a tiny stud in a fresh nostril - for fear of swelling and possible engulfment of the stud. I'm a physician and can manage any issues myself had they arose - but the staff wouldn't even discuss it.
Kindness and respect goes a long way, and if I don't feel like those virtues are offered by my tattooist or piercer, I don't use their services. End of story.
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I believe the reviewer "Casey H." has ulterior motives for their negative review, so I hope everyone takes their comments with a grain of salt.
I've heard from a few people that they don't like Halo because the staff is "mean" or "snobby." This may be the result of some unfortunate past choices as far as the receptionists go (which has been remedied - their current receptionists are awesome), but I think it's also because the staff at Halo is honest. Sometimes brutally honest. While other folks might be put off it by it, it's a good thing in my book.
What I mean by "honest" is that the piercers at Halo will actually take your anatomy and health into consideration before piercing you. Some people might get angry at being told they just are not anatomically suited for a navel piercing (for example), but I think that's a sign of a higher level of professionalism that a lot of piercing places haven't reached yet.
On top of that, they also have an amazing selection of jewelry, including cases full of antique and rare pieces that will make the cultural anthropologist in you drool.
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I didn't have my ears pierced for the first 25 years of my life. "Why?" You might ask. Because growing up, being a teenager, I never wanted to be given cheesy, gaudy earrings as a gifts from grandparents, aunts or friends. Earrings were always the lame fallback gift that girls received when the giver couldn't think of anything better. I wanted nothing to do with it.
It was only after I felt I had battled the horrible earring scourge long enough that I went to Halo.
I was so impressed by the professionalism of the staff and their eagerness to answer any questions I had. The facility was immaculately clean and the piercer was very knowledgeable and experienced.
I would recommend them to anyone getting piercing done... I'm thinking about going back for some additional work myself.
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