The Apollo Tattoo Studio
World-Class Tattoo Studio in LA

Premier Los Angeles Piercing Studio

Nestled in the heart of Santa Monica , we offer a curated experience that combines expert craftsmanship, high-end jewelry, and unparalleled customer service.
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We had the best experience at The Apollo Tattoo Studio. I got my mid helix, my friend got her doubles, and my mom got her triples. Our piercer was Bunny, and it was so quick and painless. All of the staff were so welcoming, and fun to talk to. Go down to Santa Monica, and get your ears pierced!
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Why Get Pierced At Apollo?

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High Quality and Variety in Jewelry

Explore our extensive jewelry collection from renowned brands like Junipurr, Stiletto, Kiwi Diamond, and Anatometal - all made of surgical-quality titanium and 14+ karat gold.

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Exceptional Client Care

Personalized attention to ensure a comfortable and stress-free piercing experience.

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Unparalleled Hygiene & Safety

State-of-the-art sterilization processes to guarantee your health and well-being.

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Assured Aftercare

Comprehensive guidance and support to help you heal quickly and effectively.

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Adult Lobe piercing

$142 (Both Lobes; Jewelry Included)

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Single Piercing

$95 (Jewelry Included)

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Kid & Teen Lobe piercing

$132 (Both Lobes; Jewelry Included)

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The Styling & Placement Experts

Our styling experts can help you pick the perfect jewelry and piercing type to enhance your personal style and accentuate your unique features. And our piercing artists ensure perfect placement every time, whether it’s a stand-alone piece or part of a curated set.
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Angie Houck
1 day ago
Absolutely perfect studio for both tattoos and piercings. My first experience at the shop was with Bunny, who changed some jewelry for me and did a killer job. Came back for a tattoo that was done by Bri who is incredibly talented and will be my tattoo girl for life now. Had the best time talking and hanging out during the process, she's the sweetest and couldn't have done a better job on the piece. I have also been back for a consultation with Blue dealing with some stubborn piercing trouble from another studio and he couldn't have been more helpful trying to figure the situation out. Will yet again be my piercer for every future piercing. These are awesome people who are extremely knowledgeable and great at what they do, I completely trust them for both tattoo and piercing needs. Shop is beautiful and extremely clean, gorgeous quality jewelry, rad people, and prices that you'll say "damn that's a steal" for the service and art done. 100/10 recommend!
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Lisa Hurst
3 weeks ago
I had a great experienced at Apollo. I went in for a hip dermal removal. Sadly, I’ve had to part ways with this era of my life. Blue did my removal and he was patient, calm and gentle. I had a bar and an anchor dermal and I’ve had them in for 15 years. The bar came out no problem. The anchor removal definitely made me sweat a bit but Blue handled it with as little scarring as possible. Thank you to the Apollo team! I would definitely recommend for any piercing removals. I’ll be coming back for my next piercing, when I’m ready.
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Sara Stinson
3 weeks ago
Had a great experience at Apollo for my helix piercing. Booking was easy, the staff helped me choose beautiful jewelry within my budget, and the piercer took her time to make sure the placement was perfect and explained aftercare thoroughly. The space was clean and professional. I came back four weeks later to downsize the post and the follow-up was just as smooth. I’ll definitely be back for future piercings and jewelry.
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Abbey Schleifer
4 weeks ago
Great experience! I just had my navel pierced by them during a walk-in appointment. The staff is very professional and super chill. They took their time making sure everything was perfect and walked me through the whole process. Barely even hurt! Definitely recommend!
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Hillary Dunphy
4 weeks ago
I had a wonderful experience getting my ears pierced here! I had a consultation with Bunny and Blue. They helped me map my ear and talk through different options. I wanted a fun third ear piercing, but have small earlobes and uneven first holes. We ended up doing a “constellation” design and I LOVE IT!! They were patient and so helpful mapping out options. They didn’t rush me and were transparent with pricing. 10/10 will go back to them or recommend them to a friend.
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Mika
4 weeks ago
Had the best experience at The Apollo! Starting with Hanna for choosing the pieces and Blue piercing my ears, it was just perfect. Got 2 lobe piercings plus my second industrial and I'm super happy with all of it. Thank you 🙏
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Leah Mangi
2 months ago
Blue is the BEST at piercings. I got my tongue pierced by him and he did the most incredible job, exceeded all expectations. I was expecting lots of pain and swelling and a terrible healing process but barely had any swelling and close to zero pain throughout the piercing and healing. The placement was super clean and trauma free. Such a chill guy too. Def wanna come back for more piercings with Blue. Thanks so much I’m obsessed with it!
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Kevin Lee
2 months ago
Had a great experience getting my lip and eyebrow piercings with Bunny! The Apollo is the best piercing shop you’ll find in LA, they’re overly sterile with everything they handle, reasonable prices, and very responsive and helpful and knowledgable! I’ve had bad piercing experiences in the past and will only ever get pierced here from now on, thanks Bunny 🫶
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Kate Daucsavage
2 months ago
I'm so happy I chose Apollo to get my cartilage pierced. It was a great experience. They help you pick out the right piece of jewelry and really understand your vision. Customer service is great, and Bunny, who pierced my ear, was super sweet. She made the overall experience very painless.
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Anyekuos Diouf
2 months ago
Amazing service for piercings with Bunny & Lee. Very knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable & confident 🙂
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Christina Gordon
2 months ago
The professionalism and expertise of the staff at Apollo Tattoo surpassed our expectation. Lesley helped my daughter assess and address the issues she had with her navel piercing. We needed to change the jewelry as it was not medical grade. Highly recommend this establishment.
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K R
2 months ago
We had such a wonderful experience here! My daughter and my best friend both got their ears pierced, and every single person we interacted with was amazing. The entire process was seamless from start to finish — super organized, calm, and nothing ever felt rushed.

Trinity was fantastic with booking our appointments and helping us pick out earrings that were perfect. Bunny did an incredible job with both piercings — professional, gentle, and made the girls feel totally comfortable. Huge shoutout to Blue as well for assisting Bunny during my daughter’s piercing.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend this place to anyone considering piercings!
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Sydney
2 months ago
Went to go change out my lip piercing and they were all very informative about the process/ care that comes with it. They also have very nice jewelry which is super important! Clean open space good vibes everyone nice & knowledgeable
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Ashleigh Herrera
2 months ago
First experience with the studio - walked away so happy that I’ll be a repeat client. Was able to get tattooed and pierced in the same session. Everyone at the studio was friendly, positive, and highly skilled. Loved the results and excited for my next sitting.
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Brandon Torres
2 months ago
Got 2 flat ear piercings with Bunny. It was a great experience, felt very comfortable, and bunny took her time helping me look for jewelry in my budget. Gave me advice on better jewlery options so it would snag of things. Overall an amazing experience with this shop, everyone was very nice. They're very careful and ensure everything's sterile and no health issues in case of any emergency! Loved it and recommend. Have also gotten a tattoo here before with the owner.
Definitely getting more work done here.
My seven-year-old daughter insisted on getting her ears pierced, so I found this place online that had great reviews and piercing specialists that are experienced with children. The place was very clean and everyone extremely friendly. There are SO MANY choices for earrings. I really suggest you arrive early so you can look at all of the options. My daughter chose a pair of rose gold ones with a diamond center. Bunny, our piercing specialist, made her feel super comfortable and talked us through every step. My daughter didn’t flinch or even squeeze my hand. It was painless and quick and I highly recommend this place to all parents looking to bring their kids to get their ears pierced. They even handed us a “fearlessness” certificate at the end which was a cute touch.
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Bunny
2 months ago
Had an excellent experience getting my navel pierced! My piercer, Bunny (same name as me haha!), was super professional and knowledgeable, my piercing is centered evenly and wasn’t painful, and she was able to provide great suggestions for jewelry and aftercare. The studio was very clean, it’s obvious that everything being sanitary was a priority. All staff I interacted with were super sweet and welcoming. I believe I will return for any future piercings I decide to get
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Rachel Miller
3 months ago
I needed a couple piercings removed for an MRI and was so relieved to see a shop that opened early. My piercer, Blue, came in an hour and a half before his usual schedule to do it for me, too. While I waited I had a nice conversation with their tattoo artist 🙂 you can tell they both love what they do and are skilled at their craft.
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Daniel Goyette
3 months ago
Lost part of my piercing & needed to get it replaced. Looking for a place that had a variety of nice jewelry & a 4.5 or higher & 500+ Google reviews. The Apollo was it & I was surprised to see that they opened at 8am 7 days a week. Cool! I can get this knocked out early on a Friday. Got there & was quickly being helped by Blue. First thing Blue noticed was that my posts were too long. Which was absolutely true because after 18 months of having these piercings I had not gone back to where I had gotten them to get my new piercings adjusted. Blue said they can take care of that for me & they did. Though not before Blue deftly & patiently helped me find upgrades to my three piercings. After about 45 minutes of Blue mixing & matching jewelry combos for me we settled on what you see in the picture. Great experience, great place. Thanks Blue!
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Lisa A. Logan
3 months ago
I got a helix piercing and an upper lobe piercing done by Blue. He was very professional and very precise about placement. It didn't hurt at all, and it was a very quick procedure. Blue was very careful and made sure that I was comfortable and he talked to me through every step. Their jewelry is very beautiful and high quality. They carry inventory for every price point. It was a wonderful experience and I will definitely be going back for additional piercings.
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alyson sattler
3 months ago
Just got two piercings from Steph. Had a great experience with her…fantastic touch and lovely human being! Would recommend her to anyone who is a first timer or someone who just loves getting pierced. Thank you so much Steph and to the entire Apollo team for working with me to find the right jewelry!!!
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Lauren S
3 months ago
David was absolutely PHENOMENAL!
He was kind, gentle, and warm. I came on a trip to santa monica and after doing some research i landed on this tattoo shop and i am so glad i did. The vibes were extremely relaxing and chill which is exactly what you want when getting a tattoo. I highly highly recommend this place to anyone who visits or lives in the area. Thank you, David. 💗💗💗
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Stephanie Carranza
4 months ago
Had a great overall experience. Everyone at the shop was super friendly. I got there a little early so I talked with the staff and learned about their experiences. They made me feel very comfortable so by my appointment time, I wasn't nervous at all. I was pierced by Steph. She took time to show me the jewelry available and answered all of my questions without judgment. She took time to make sure the placement of my piercing was perfect and made sure I understood how to properly care for my new piercing before leaving.
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Anisha Uppal
4 months ago
I had a great experience with Steph for my ear piercing! It came out well and she was warm and put me at ease about the whole process. Very easy to work with.

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Piercing Placement & Healing time

Healing times for piercings vary depending on the location and each client’s unique body. This chart provides a helpful guide to give you an idea of how long your new piercing may take to heal.

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Lee was absolutely amazing. So kind and she took her time with the precision of my piercing. Extremely satisfied and I’m not in any pain or discomfort!
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Client Experiences at Apollo

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I saw Bunny and got my floating naval piercing! I was so nervous but she was so sweet and knowledgeable! I absolutely recommend this place. They have great jewelry and a very clean space.
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Jewelry Crafted for Stacking

Our flatback piercing jewelry is specially designed for ear stacking—also called ear styling or earscaping—creating a cohesive, personalized look with multiple piercings. Made with implant-grade metals (titanium, solid 14K, 18K), it’s perfect for sensitive ears and built to elevate your style.

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Complimentary Consultation

With every appointment, our expert piercers will guide you in choosing the perfect piercings and jewelry to suit your unique ear anatomy, ensuring a look that’s both comfortable and stunning.

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Your Safety: Our Priority

At Apollo, your safety and smooth healing process are paramount. Our team provides thorough aftercare guidance to ensure your new body art heals perfectly. You’ll receive detailed care instructions on the day of your piercing, and we’re always here to assist with any concerns during your healing journey. For comprehensive aftercare information, visit our aftercare page.

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Angie Houck
1 day ago
Absolutely perfect studio for both tattoos and piercings. My first experience at the shop was with Bunny, who changed some jewelry for me and did a killer job. Came back for a tattoo that was done by Bri who is incredibly talented and will be my tattoo girl for life now. Had the best time talking and hanging out during the process, she's the sweetest and couldn't have done a better job on the piece. I have also been back for a consultation with Blue dealing with some stubborn piercing trouble from another studio and he couldn't have been more helpful trying to figure the situation out. Will yet again be my piercer for every future piercing. These are awesome people who are extremely knowledgeable and great at what they do, I completely trust them for both tattoo and piercing needs. Shop is beautiful and extremely clean, gorgeous quality jewelry, rad people, and prices that you'll say "damn that's a steal" for the service and art done. 100/10 recommend!
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Lisa Hurst
3 weeks ago
I had a great experienced at Apollo. I went in for a hip dermal removal. Sadly, I’ve had to part ways with this era of my life. Blue did my removal and he was patient, calm and gentle. I had a bar and an anchor dermal and I’ve had them in for 15 years. The bar came out no problem. The anchor removal definitely made me sweat a bit but Blue handled it with as little scarring as possible. Thank you to the Apollo team! I would definitely recommend for any piercing removals. I’ll be coming back for my next piercing, when I’m ready.
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Sara Stinson
3 weeks ago
Had a great experience at Apollo for my helix piercing. Booking was easy, the staff helped me choose beautiful jewelry within my budget, and the piercer took her time to make sure the placement was perfect and explained aftercare thoroughly. The space was clean and professional. I came back four weeks later to downsize the post and the follow-up was just as smooth. I’ll definitely be back for future piercings and jewelry.
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Abbey Schleifer
4 weeks ago
Great experience! I just had my navel pierced by them during a walk-in appointment. The staff is very professional and super chill. They took their time making sure everything was perfect and walked me through the whole process. Barely even hurt! Definitely recommend!
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Hillary Dunphy
4 weeks ago
I had a wonderful experience getting my ears pierced here! I had a consultation with Bunny and Blue. They helped me map my ear and talk through different options. I wanted a fun third ear piercing, but have small earlobes and uneven first holes. We ended up doing a “constellation” design and I LOVE IT!! They were patient and so helpful mapping out options. They didn’t rush me and were transparent with pricing. 10/10 will go back to them or recommend them to a friend.
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Mika
4 weeks ago
Had the best experience at The Apollo! Starting with Hanna for choosing the pieces and Blue piercing my ears, it was just perfect. Got 2 lobe piercings plus my second industrial and I'm super happy with all of it. Thank you 🙏
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Leah Mangi
2 months ago
Blue is the BEST at piercings. I got my tongue pierced by him and he did the most incredible job, exceeded all expectations. I was expecting lots of pain and swelling and a terrible healing process but barely had any swelling and close to zero pain throughout the piercing and healing. The placement was super clean and trauma free. Such a chill guy too. Def wanna come back for more piercings with Blue. Thanks so much I’m obsessed with it!
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Kevin Lee
2 months ago
Had a great experience getting my lip and eyebrow piercings with Bunny! The Apollo is the best piercing shop you’ll find in LA, they’re overly sterile with everything they handle, reasonable prices, and very responsive and helpful and knowledgable! I’ve had bad piercing experiences in the past and will only ever get pierced here from now on, thanks Bunny 🫶
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Kate Daucsavage
2 months ago
I'm so happy I chose Apollo to get my cartilage pierced. It was a great experience. They help you pick out the right piece of jewelry and really understand your vision. Customer service is great, and Bunny, who pierced my ear, was super sweet. She made the overall experience very painless.
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Anyekuos Diouf
2 months ago
Amazing service for piercings with Bunny & Lee. Very knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable & confident :)
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Christina Gordon
2 months ago
The professionalism and expertise of the staff at Apollo Tattoo surpassed our expectation. Lesley helped my daughter assess and address the issues she had with her navel piercing. We needed to change the jewelry as it was not medical grade. Highly recommend this establishment.
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K R
2 months ago
We had such a wonderful experience here! My daughter and my best friend both got their ears pierced, and every single person we interacted with was amazing. The entire process was seamless from start to finish — super organized, calm, and nothing ever felt rushed.

Trinity was fantastic with booking our appointments and helping us pick out earrings that were perfect. Bunny did an incredible job with both piercings — professional, gentle, and made the girls feel totally comfortable. Huge shoutout to Blue as well for assisting Bunny during my daughter’s piercing.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend this place to anyone considering piercings!
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Sydney
2 months ago
Went to go change out my lip piercing and they were all very informative about the process/ care that comes with it. They also have very nice jewelry which is super important! Clean open space good vibes everyone nice & knowledgeable
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Ashleigh Herrera
2 months ago
First experience with the studio - walked away so happy that I’ll be a repeat client. Was able to get tattooed and pierced in the same session. Everyone at the studio was friendly, positive, and highly skilled. Loved the results and excited for my next sitting.
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Brandon Torres
2 months ago
Got 2 flat ear piercings with Bunny. It was a great experience, felt very comfortable, and bunny took her time helping me look for jewelry in my budget. Gave me advice on better jewlery options so it would snag of things. Overall an amazing experience with this shop, everyone was very nice. They're very careful and ensure everything's sterile and no health issues in case of any emergency! Loved it and recommend. Have also gotten a tattoo here before with the owner.
Definitely getting more work done here.
My seven-year-old daughter insisted on getting her ears pierced, so I found this place online that had great reviews and piercing specialists that are experienced with children. The place was very clean and everyone extremely friendly. There are SO MANY choices for earrings. I really suggest you arrive early so you can look at all of the options. My daughter chose a pair of rose gold ones with a diamond center. Bunny, our piercing specialist, made her feel super comfortable and talked us through every step. My daughter didn’t flinch or even squeeze my hand. It was painless and quick and I highly recommend this place to all parents looking to bring their kids to get their ears pierced. They even handed us a “fearlessness” certificate at the end which was a cute touch.
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Bunny
2 months ago
Had an excellent experience getting my navel pierced! My piercer, Bunny (same name as me haha!), was super professional and knowledgeable, my piercing is centered evenly and wasn’t painful, and she was able to provide great suggestions for jewelry and aftercare. The studio was very clean, it’s obvious that everything being sanitary was a priority. All staff I interacted with were super sweet and welcoming. I believe I will return for any future piercings I decide to get
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Rachel Miller
3 months ago
I needed a couple piercings removed for an MRI and was so relieved to see a shop that opened early. My piercer, Blue, came in an hour and a half before his usual schedule to do it for me, too. While I waited I had a nice conversation with their tattoo artist :) you can tell they both love what they do and are skilled at their craft.
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Daniel Goyette
3 months ago
Lost part of my piercing & needed to get it replaced. Looking for a place that had a variety of nice jewelry & a 4.5 or higher & 500+ Google reviews. The Apollo was it & I was surprised to see that they opened at 8am 7 days a week. Cool! I can get this knocked out early on a Friday. Got there & was quickly being helped by Blue. First thing Blue noticed was that my posts were too long. Which was absolutely true because after 18 months of having these piercings I had not gone back to where I had gotten them to get my new piercings adjusted. Blue said they can take care of that for me & they did. Though not before Blue deftly & patiently helped me find upgrades to my three piercings. After about 45 minutes of Blue mixing & matching jewelry combos for me we settled on what you see in the picture. Great experience, great place. Thanks Blue!
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Lisa A. Logan
3 months ago
I got a helix piercing and an upper lobe piercing done by Blue. He was very professional and very precise about placement. It didn't hurt at all, and it was a very quick procedure. Blue was very careful and made sure that I was comfortable and he talked to me through every step. Their jewelry is very beautiful and high quality. They carry inventory for every price point. It was a wonderful experience and I will definitely be going back for additional piercings.
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alyson sattler
3 months ago
Just got two piercings from Steph. Had a great experience with her…fantastic touch and lovely human being! Would recommend her to anyone who is a first timer or someone who just loves getting pierced. Thank you so much Steph and to the entire Apollo team for working with me to find the right jewelry!!!
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Lauren S
3 months ago
David was absolutely PHENOMENAL!
He was kind, gentle, and warm. I came on a trip to santa monica and after doing some research i landed on this tattoo shop and i am so glad i did. The vibes were extremely relaxing and chill which is exactly what you want when getting a tattoo. I highly highly recommend this place to anyone who visits or lives in the area. Thank you, David. 💗💗💗
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Stephanie Carranza
4 months ago
Had a great overall experience. Everyone at the shop was super friendly. I got there a little early so I talked with the staff and learned about their experiences. They made me feel very comfortable so by my appointment time, I wasn't nervous at all. I was pierced by Steph. She took time to show me the jewelry available and answered all of my questions without judgment. She took time to make sure the placement of my piercing was perfect and made sure I understood how to properly care for my new piercing before leaving.
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Anisha Uppal
4 months ago
I had a great experience with Steph for my ear piercing! It came out well and she was warm and put me at ease about the whole process. Very easy to work with.

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To schedule an appointment, you can call us during business hours at (310) 331-0605, or you can schedule an appointment in advance anytime here:

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Contact Us About Piercings

At Apollo Tattoo & Piercing Studio, we are committed to providing the highest level of service and care for each and every one of our clients. To uphold this standard of excellence, we offer piercing services to minors under strict guidelines to ensure safety and compliance with legal requirements.

MINOR PIERCING POLICY

Piercings for minors start at 8 years old. We do not pierce children under 8. 

To pierce minors 8 and older, a parent or guardian must present a valid state or federal photo ID (such as a state driver’s license, state ID card, military ID, or passport) along with the original birth certificate and a photo ID for the minor in question (e.g., school ID). Please note that expired forms of ID are not recognized as valid.

The specific age requirements for different types of piercings are as follows:

8+ years:

  • Earlobes


13+ years
:

  • Simple Cartilage (Helix only)


14+ years
:

  • Complex Cartilage (rook, tragus, conch, etc. excluding industrial piercings)
  • Nostril


16+ years
:

  • Septum
  • Eyebrow
  • Navel


18+ years
:

  • Bridge
  • Surface/Single-Point (Dermals)
  • Lip
  • Tongue
  • Nipple
  • Genital

By adhering to these age-specific policies, we ensure a safe and appropriate piercing experience for our younger clients. We are dedicated to maintaining a private, stress-free environment where all clients can fully relax and indulge in the art of body piercing, without any compromise to their experience or our exacting safety protocols.

We look forward to providing you with the highest quality piercing services and ensuring your complete comfort and satisfaction, from the moment you step through our doors to the successful completion of your piercing journey.

We recommend scheduling an appointment (or at least calling ahead) to guarantee the availability of our skilled piercing artists. This allows us to dedicate ample time to guiding you through the jewelry selection process and consulting with you on the perfect placement.

That said, we understand that inspiration can strike at any moment. If you happen to be in the neighborhood and simply want to stop by, we welcome walk-ins during our regular business hours. Our talented team will do their absolute best to accommodate you on the spot, or assist in booking your preferred appointment time.

Whether you plan ahead or decide to visit spontaneously, you can count on the Apollo Studio experience to be exceptional. We’re committed to providing the highest level of service, from the moment you step through our doors to the successful completion of your piercing journey.

Wait times may vary (unless you have an appointment). For walk-ins, we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have to wait, your patience will be richly rewarded. Our skilled piercers are in high demand but trust us—the stunning results are well worth any brief wait.

Plus, we’ll do our absolute best to minimize your time in our luxurious lobby. After all, the only thing you should be anticipating is the thrilling reveal of your latest body art masterpiece. Clients with scheduled appointments will be our top priority, ensuring your experience is seamless from start to finish. But even if you decide to visit us on a whim, our team will move heaven and earth to get you in the chair as quickly as possible. Because at Apollo Studio, we believe exceptional service is just as critical as exceptional piercings.

So sit back, relax, and soak in the ambiance of our stunning studio. We promise the end result will leave you walking on air – or perhaps with a stunning new piece adorning your ears, nose, or beyond. The only question is, which work of art will you unveil to the world today?

Piercing prices start at $55 and every piercing includes a stunning titanium or gold piece selected to complement your unique style. Of course, the final cost may vary depending on the jewelry you choose and the piercing’s placement. At Apollo Studio, you can trust that our pricing is always transparent, with no compromises when it comes to safety, quality materials, or the precision of your piercing. We’re committed to providing the best piercing experience without compromise.

We take cash, all major credit cards, Venmo, and Paypal.

We proudly feature an exceptional collection of piercing jewelry, meticulously selected to satisfy the most discerning tastes and particular styles. Our offerings include stunning pieces crafted from surgical-grade titanium, as well as gleaming 14k gold in both white and yellow. You’ll find an array of internally threaded and push-in styles from renowned brands like Junipurr, Stiletto, Kiwi Diamond, and Anatometal.

Of course, we understand that your personal style is unique. You’re welcome to bring your own jewelry, but our piercing art experience truly shines when you take advantage of our jewelry consultation services. We’re happy to accommodate custom jewelry orders, working closely with you to bring your vision to life. Our team will guide you through the pre-order process, ensuring your new adornment exceeds your highest expectations. Stop in or schedule an appointment for a jewelry consultation.

Your safety and successful healing process are top priorities at Apollo Studio. During your piercing appointment, you’ll receive thorough aftercare instructions to ensure your new body art heals perfectly. Additionally, we’ll send you a comprehensive aftercare guide via email immediately following your visit. Our expert piercing team is also available to address any questions or concerns that may arise throughout your healing journey. You’re welcome to reach us by phone, email, or by visiting our studio – we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Piercing Educational Resources

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Picking The Right Piercing

In the ever-evolving tapestry of self-expression, choosing the right piercing is a deeply personal decision that reflects your individuality and style. At Apollo Studio, our experienced artists are here to guide you through this journey, ensuring that each piercing not only complements your anatomy but also resonates with your unique aesthetic. Whether you’re drawn to the classic elegance of an earlobe piercing or the bold statement of a helix or tragus, our consultation process is designed to help you find the perfect fit.

To explore more about finding the right piercing for you, visit our detailed guide on Finding the Right Piercing for You.

Different Types of Piercings

In this spinning, staggering world where people paint their stories on the canvas of their skin, piercings are like punctuations – little jabs that say, “I’m here, I’m real.” They’re more than just metal through flesh; they’re badges of pain, pleasure, and everything in between.

Let’s take a walk through the crowded streets of piercings, each type a different character in the human carnival in our A-Z Guide to The Types of Body Piercings.

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In the rugged, smoke-filled reality of life, where every street corner presents a new drama, and every face tells a story of joy, despair, or indifference, we find ourselves occasionally seeking a mark, a symbol – a piercing. It’s like a silent shout into the void, declaring, “Here I am.” But once the needle has done its dance, and the metal sits snug in your skin, the real show begins. The aftercare, the unglamorous but crucial routine, especially the f*ing cleanliness. 

At Apollo, we prioritize meticulous aftercare, providing you with everything you need to safeguard your one-of-a-kind body art. For a detailed guide on maintaining your piercing, visit our Aftercare Page.

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Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-in bookings available (First come, first served)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Located in downtown Santa Monica, Apollo Studio is the premier LA body art destination.