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JuL head
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fri 12:30 pm - 10 pm
Sat 12:30 pm - 9 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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87 reviews for JuL head
Review Highlights
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"Peter and Robert are shop owners and piercers." In 6 reviews -
"They only use surgical steel or titanium when piercing." In 3 reviews -
"Robert pierced my nose, Peter did my cartilage." In 16 reviews
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87 reviews in English
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Review from Chantelle T.
Los Angeles, CA
5/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
I think I'm addicted. o.O;
I've always been a big baby when it comes to piercings so when I decided that I would be suck it up and FINALLY get my second lobe piercings I did my research. Good ol' Yelp directed me to this place and boy, am I thankful for the awesome yelpers that reviewed this place!
They made me feel SO COMFORTABLE during the entire process (even after accidentally seeing the needle and freaking out). Peter (gosh I hope I'm remembering correctly after surviving 8 finals) was amazing. Super knowledgeable and realistic about what will and won't work for you. We had a bunch of good laughs and some pretty amazing conversations during my appointment.
The two lobe piercings cost $35 and I got the large cleaning solution with 15% off thanks to my Yelp check-in. Definitely worth the price considering the AMAZING service.
Definitely coming back to get one of my old piercings (ripped a long time ago so it's uneven with the other side) fixed and potentially for a 3rd lobe piercing!
(sidenote: YAYY THIS IS MY 250TH REVIEW!) -
Review from Christina T.
Alhambra, CA
5/2/2012 1 photo
I'd say the most redeeming thing about Jul Head is that they are cheap!!! and friendly!! I must say, when I first walked in, I was kind of wary because the two at the front seemed so wrapped up in their conversation to really acknowledge me. Once they saw me, though, I felt very welcome.
They have a large variety of jewelry, much more than the place I went to in Pasadena and at a much more affordable price. They don't push you to buy anything, which is nice when you don't need it.
I got my cartilage pierced, and she was very professional about it, explained everything before and while she was doing it, gave me a mirror so I could watch, and explained the cleaning process, though really you don't need sea salt or special solution; a thorough 5-10 minutes in running water daily should be sufficient. All in all a great experience, I'd definitely come back for whatever else I felt needed piercing in the future! -
Review from I. H.
Glendale, CA
4/27/2012
After a pair of rather disappointing mall booth experiences with various locations on my face and a piercing gun, I decided it was about darned time for me to go to a professional.
Being a broke college student, however, makes this much harder than it would be otherwise (hence the aforementioned piercing gun incidents... but all is well now; no need to be concerned.)
After reading some wonderfully thorough reviews of Jul Head on yelp, I decided that this was definitely the happy medium. So off I went on the quest to find this business and right the wrongs of the piercing booth. (Side note: don't get anything pierced in any booth at any mall)
Now on to the important parts:
a) The staff there (for me, two lovely ladies whose names I unfortunately didn't catch) is very friendly and professional and knows how to make customers feel at ease.
b) The place itself, especially the back area in which piercings are performed, is quite cramped.
c) Their service is much cheaper than that of other places ($50ish for two cartilage piercings in my case).
A note to those who take sanitation very seriously: the "bed" upon which you lay to get pierced is directly in front of the restroom. I'm no expert on this, but it was a bit off-putting.
All in all, I'm very happy with my piercings and my experience here and will probably come here for my next annual piercing.
TL;DR: Fantastic place to go if you want the full ~hollow needle, rubber glove~ piercing experience and are on a budget. -
Review from Ivy W.
3/31/2012
I came in a couple of nights ago about 15 minutes before their closing time. There were plenty of girls seated, and one was talking to the employee at the counter. After standing there while they chatted for a good couple of minutes, the employee finally moved from her seat to look sideways at me and asked if I had a question. I told her I was looking to get pierced, but she said that there was no more time for the night. Um, I thought walk-ins were welcome? I guess not. More cold stares from the customers and friend-of-the-employee while we carried the only conversation in the store. She asked if I wanted to schedule an appointment, but to be honest, I already rushed to Jul Head that night to give them a chance before turning back to Anomaly in Pasadena.
The only reason why I'm giving this place 2 stars is because I've purchased several tongue jewelries here for cheap. I needed retainers for work, and the employee at the time was extremely helpful and nice. I don't remember the name, but she helped me fetch extra because I needed more than the one in inside the case.Comment from Robert V. of JuL head 4/1/2012
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Review from Dina C.
Rowland Heights, CA
4/3/2012
I've been pierced a few times before, but I have to admit I was nervous about getting my nipple pierced. After reading a few reviews on yelp I decided this might be the place for me. I showed up and the receptionist was super friendly and helpful. It was already a really great atmosphere and my nerves were finally beginning to chill out.
Peter was my piercer and right from the get go he tells me he's gay, so I wasn't too uncomfortable being half naked. (I have a friend who got the same piercing, but didn't have the luxury of getting it done by an uber friendly gay guy. Nightmare. Just sayin'.) Before any holes were poked, Peter gave me a quick rundown of the piercing process and answered any and all of my questions.
We chatted a while about life then BAM! I was pierced before I knew it! Peter was incredibly helpful and hilarious throughout the entire process. It was honestly the best piercing experience I've ever had and I'm definitely coming back here for my next one! -
Review from Winnie M.
Los Angeles, CA
4/5/2012
I've been here twice with two different groups of friends. I love the woman in the front. She's hilarious and make you feel comfortable. The last time I went was around 7:30 on a Monday night. They make all their customers feel welcomed and it's not awkward whatsoever. The guy in the front desk came over to my friends and asked if we needed any help. He gave great suggestions on which earrings would look best on my friend. Because he's dark skinned, he suggested the black earrings. What a great move because after he was pierced, they looked great. The service is amazing and I'm just in love with the staff.
P.S. : Heads up, if you go around the closing time and there is a line, suggest on rescheduling because they are starving. They work all day and don't have any time to eat and the only time they can is when the store is closed.
The pricing is quite reasonable. My friend got his ear's pierced with a gun for about $15 and with a needle, its around $35.
Highly recommended. -
Review from Alexandria O.
Alhambra, Los Angeles, CA
3/31/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I love coming to Jul Head so much!
Everyone is so friendly and helpful.
Peter is just the best. He answers all my questions that I have about my piercings. He has even helped me with my piercings that I didn't get here and has fixed me all up :)
If I could I would live here haha -
Review from Holly W.
Los Angeles, CA
Why it's taken me months to review this place, I dunno; I just suck.
But to redeem myself, I WILL review now!
So, I had played around with the idea of getting my septum pierced for years, but never really went through with it (well, when everyone is telling you how much you'll look like a bull, like its a bad thing, you kinda take criticisms to heart!). Finally, 2 years after the idea to get one came to mind, I did it. I remember the day well *fade in to flashback*: It was January 25, 2012, I had just gotten off work, and at the spur of the moment I came to this place after being amazed by the Yelp reviews weeks earlier. I try not to take Yelp reviewers too seriously (I'm already baffled at the girl who gave Jul Head 2 stars because she came 15 minutes before closing, there were already customers, and she couldn't get pierced. Like, trick, do you REALLY want to rush someone who's going to stick a sharp ass piece of metal through your body? Answer: NO), but generally Yelpers are harsh, balance-minded critics, so to see this place with a 5 star rating and ONE dollar sign?! WHY NOT!
So I went in, talked to the girl at the counter, filled out my paperwork, and was greeted by this beautiful man, Peter. And, well, we hit it off great, because he's so unabashedly gay, proudly wearing a bright pink tshirt, and I'm a fruit fly. There, I said it; I love gay men. Plus he complimented my huge curly hair, and I'm a sucker for hair compliments.
But anyway! We got to talking (as it should be. I think its beautiful to be able to talk to your piercer/etc, and vice versa. How could you get pierced by someone you're uncomfortable with?) and he told me about how he got started, and really wanted to pierce people for low prices, because that's how it should be. He said something like "Honestly, piercing isn't expensive to do, so why charge a lot for it?". He also told me he has no problems doing any piercing, but shudders when girls want their kookas pierced. He said "I just cant. It's a one-eyed, pink monster. I mean, I CAN do it, but... ungh". I nearly died. Mind you, he's measuring around my septum this whole time; it was so hard to stay still because he's hilarious and I'm a giggler.
Anyway, 1,2,3, pop. The piercing was through and done. He gave me a lot of info on aftercare (no, really, I mean some scientific shit, my mind was blown. Ive never had a piercer go into detail like that before; it was great!), referred me to the cleaning products, and I was a happy camper. He also said that if for whatever reason a piercing that he does is uneven or not to your satisfaction, or you need help putting in a new ring, he will take care of that free of charge. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and cares about the people he works on, just because he's so concerned about making and keeping them happy.
Well, I am beyond happy (I was even happier when I got to sign the wall. Look for Holly, with a fro drawn around it). I love my septum, it's healing/healed up perfectly, and forget all those who ever criticized me for wanting to 'look like a bull'.
Thanks Peter!!! -
Review from Kristin T.
San Gabriel, CA
3/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I'm very happy my friend had me to go to Jul head to get my piercing! It's been about a month since my cartilage piercing and no infection or problems! It was also really cheap, think only $20? For a cartilage piercing and they don't use a gun for it.
Peter and Robert are the store owners and are suuper friendly and nice. I feel like they can talk to anyone about pretty much everything. That being said pre piercing jitters definitely went away since they make you feel so comfortable. They're open to any questions and tell you if you have any problems go back to them and they'll take care of you.
My friend was pierced by Peter and I had Robert another day. We just walked in for both piercings, no appointment needed. Both were very professional when it came to talking about the piercing and after care, emphasizing how important it was to clean it. They were both very sterile in everything, wore gloves and mask and sterilized the ear.
They also give you the option of using an anesthetic on the piercing to reduce the pain, yes pleasee I'm such a baby. After your piercing you get to sign their wall too! Though there's not much space left so better hurry on in before it's completely full!Listed in: Need something to do?
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Review from Evy U.
Los Angeles, CA
5/19/2012
Amazing right from the beginning (: I'm super stoked !! (: thanks for writing reviews it lead me to the best place !!!(: Robert pierced my belly it came out great !! He talked to me an made me relax he was super funny it was just an amazing experience thanks !!! (: its actually better than five stars :) super friendly people hope to go again soon (:
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Review from Cat S.
I was a nervous bundle as I walked into Jul Head. For some odd reason, I decided since I was in CA, I needed to get a piercing! WOOHOO! I mulled over it for 3 days and finally my friend picked me up and dragged me here and told me I was getting one. Oh dear goodness.
But the girl at the front was super knowledgeable and nice and did not push anything on me. She answered all my questions and reassured me that I could talk to the piercer as well if I had any more.
When I met my piercer, he asked which of us would be going first?
I asked him: well, I'm pretty nervous. Should I watch and will it make me feel better?
Him: You're going first.
Oh gawd.
Piercing process begins... and minutes later, I'm done! It was such an awesome/exhilarating experience that I almost asked for another one on the spot. Haha.
I ended up paying about $35 for my tragus and around 10$ for the medicated cleaner. Such good service that I kind of want to save all my piercing wants for anytime I'm in CA to go back to Jul Head! -
Review from Maricela V.
Argyle, TX
5/2/2012
I came in from out of town and got my cartilage piercing while I was in LA. The girls in the front answered all my questions and helped me choose the aftercare I needed to take care of my piercing.
Now to the piercing, Robert cleaned my ear and I barely felt the needle (which I was nervous about but didn't really think about it while I was being pierced) and before I knew it I had such an awesome hoop jewelry in my ear and absolutely Love it! He is awesome, professional and knowledgable! When I'm in town again I'm getting another one!!!
And only $20 for the piercing (Amazing!) :))) -
Review from Alice K.
1/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Service: 4.5
Price: 4
Cleanliness of bathroom: n/a
One of my best friends came to town. We, she and I, manage to do things I sometimes regret the next day. Getting this piercing was not one of those things. Neither was the at-home hair dye that I tried...... surprisingly. (I was sure I would either end up bald or with the oh-so-attractive-on-Asians blond hair.)
Oh right, the piercing.
The employee behind the counter with colorful hair (sorry, I didn't catch your name) was so helpful in answering all my friend's questions. She had many since it was her first "irregular" piercing.
The piercer was friendly; though when he first came out, he was talking to a friend of his and wasn't as attentive. But he'll talk you throughout the process if you wish and make sure the piercing is exactly where you want it by marking the location with washable ink.
Clean parlor, sterilized tools, great explanations: everything went smoothly. Definitely recommend. -
Review from Ashley L.
Rosemead, CA
4/3/2012
I went in as a walk in yesterday and got my dermal done for a great price !! I called around to different shops and Jul Head had a great and reasonable price ! The shop owner Peter was very funny and made me feel relax ! I was really scared about the piecing but he reassured me that it wasnt going to hurt and the numbing cream helped a lot ! If want to get a piercing done , I recommend you come here ! Great piercing and they will tell you how to take care of it ! Very important ! I love my dermal thanksssss Peter ! (:
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Review from Patricia C.
La Jolla, CA
1/26/2012
PRICE
-super cheap, $20 for a cartilage
SERVICE
-incredibly hospitable and friendly
-Peter explained everything he was going to do very clearly; informative
-answered all of the questions I had without any hesitation
CLEANLINESS
-clean parlor
-sterilized jewelry/piercing instruments
I would definitely recommend Jul Head. -
Review from Jenny E.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
2/6/2012
I'm so glad to say that I have found my piercing shop.
Boge and Peter were SUPER friendly and sweet and instantly made me feel at home. Peter did my rook piercing, and made it a point to talk me through the entire process so that I didn't have any unpleasant surprises. Everything is super clean and sterile, and you have the option of choosing surgical stainless steel or titanium for your piercing jewelry (And you are given the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision).
Prices are VERY reasonable; my piercing, came to $50 including titanium jewelry. They also have a ton of other body jewelry for sale, which was awesome, cause I was getting sick of my lame standard-issue industrial bar.
All in all, an amazing find, and totally deserving of all of these five star reviews. I live in North Hollywood, and I would gladly go the ~25 mile drive to have these guys take care of me again.
AND: They have an autograph wall you can sign when you're done inflicting pain upon yourself. TOTALLY better than getting a lollipop at the doctor's office! -
Review from Jessica K.
Grand Terrace, CA
1/25/2012
So I don't write very many reviews on yelp....although I should, because I rely heavily on them to find the best of the best. Anywho, I HAD to come and write a review about Jul Head.....now I know why they 5 stars and nothing less.
I was just researching around for piercing places to get my second holes and cartilage done. I saw a few places in LA that had great reviews, but for some reason I decided to go with Jul Head. The first person you meet when you step into this place is Boge. She is such a sweetheart! Super friendly and cheery. This is what I want my service to be like. Not some person who acts like either I don't exist or that I'm somehow wasting their time (believe me, I've run into that a lot) and it annoys the hell out of me! I'm PAYING for you to treat me like S***....ummm, NO. But this was def not the case here. Boge took the time to explain what jewelry they would be piercing me with and answered all my questions. I hungout for a bit until the Peter came in.
Peter is AMAZING, just like Boge, he was super super friendly and personable. We gabbed about all kinds of stuff and he make me feel right at home. I wasn't nervous too nervous about the pain, mainly because I have a decent pain tolerance overall. But he still let me know that he was using Lidocaine jelly to semi-numb the spot up (and it did the trick, lemme tell you!) Washed his hands, sterile tools, watched him take it right out of the bag. Now, I'm a nurse, so this is stuff I notice! : ) Great, great, great experience. He walked me right through and it including thorough aftercare and cleaning. It turned out so well!
Thank you guys for giving me a great experience and really showing true hospitality and professionalism! I def will be going back to this place! -
Review from Akemi I.
Pasadena, CA
1/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Hands down THE place I will go from now on for any future piercings! Not that I've had a bad experience at other places, but Jul Head is definitely affordable and offers amazing friendly service. I love the people here! :D
A few weeks ago, I tried out Jul Head based on all the great reviews this place had on Yelp. I had been considering getting a second earlobe piercing and a cartilage piercing on my right ear for a while.. The two earlobe piercings were $35 (w/ the needle) and the cartilage was $20. The earlobe piercings would be $15 if you use a gun, but I prefer the needle since it's less trauma to the ear (I figure three new piercings is trauma enough for them :P).
Boj is an awesome receptionist who made me feel at home and answered clearly any questions I had about the cartilage piercing, which I was a little nervous about.
I don't remember the name of who did my piercing, but during the whole process, we basically chatted and laughed about random topics which really helped to distract from the momentarily pain of a needle getting pulled through my ears.
For the cartilage, you can opt to use anesthesia. They use the really good stuff so my cartilage piercing actually hurt less than the earlobe piercings!
Afterwards, Boj even sold me the large solution bottle for the price of the small one. Sweet! :)Comment from Robert V. of JuL head 1/3/2012
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Review from Saya Y.
Los Angeles, CA
2/2/2012
I've never written a review before because I'm too lazy- but they deserve five stars.
I went in to get my navel and two ear lobe piercings.
$35 for two ear lobes and $25 (or $20?) for navel piercing.
Things that make them kind of really awesome
1) Prices. Getting such a low prices is hard to find (unless you're shady and go to the swap meet)
2) Selection. They had so much selection, not so much for ear lobes but those are always boring. Titanium option as well -which I did.
3) And most importantly -the people. The lady in the front (I failed to get her name) was so nice and helpful. And Peter - the man who did the piercing - was so so friendly. We bonded a little too much that the piercings took a little bit longer than necessary, but nonetheless I went in for piercings and got some really good conversation as well.
They're just overall super nice, helpful, and most of all affordable :) -
Review from Esther S.
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA
4/11/2012
My first review ever goes to jul head because I love my piercing and I love them. they are super awesome and super friendly definitely will be back to get my piercing changed and to get other piercings :)) cause of their after care my conch is in good condition :)) and all is well
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Review from Lina L.
Alhambra, CA
1/24/2012 2 Check-ins Here
A very close friend of mine, Andrea (aka Boge or Drea is what I call her) works here.
Enough about her.
The shop was well kept. Lot's of choices of body jewelry. Came here about a month ago in search of finding some belly rings and fake plugs. Drea was very helpful.
It's local and you don't have the hassle of going to a tattoo parlor shop to get body jewelry or the mall.
Has recommend this place to my friends and family :) -
Review from Justine T.
West Covina, CA
1/23/2012
I decided to take my sister to get her cartilage pierced at Jul Head based on the high Yelp reviews and was pleasantly happy with the results. I decided on a whim to get a matching piercing with her.
We walked in without an appointment at 3pm on a Saturday and was almost turned away. The woman at the front found an opening at 4:30 and gave it to us. It was so nice of her to do that and help us because I had a prior engagement later into the evening.
We only waited about ten minutes for the piercer, Peter to sterilize his tools/clamps/etc. Peter was pleasant and accommodating. I was so nervous about the piercing but he put me at ease. The whole ordeal took an hour for both my sister and myself. And a lot of it was us chatting with Peter. He really took the time to explain to us how to clean the piercing and what to expect. He was thorough in his cleaning of the area to be pierced. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. There needs to be more people in the industry like Peter.
The cartilage piercing was $20 plus the jewelry. They are open all days but Sunday after 12noon. -
Review from Wesley H.
Covina, CA
1/12/2012
I looked into this place on Yelp before going in and I am extremely glad, this place is fantastic.
I walked in on a Friday 4 weeks ago with my boyfriend and we were just going to look at prices and before I knew it we both walked out with Prince Albert piercings. The prices were much better then we expected at 65$ each and since the lady behind the counter said there was no wait we both decided to go for it, in a somewhat spur of the moment thing.
The procedure was a bit long but it was great because they explained everything that they were doing for each step. Everything was spectacularly clean and well sterilized. The piercer was very experienced and when it came to the actual piercing, he worked fast and precisely. He was friendly and very talkative which really helped keeping me from being too nervous. Overall it was next to painless, I just felt a slight and momentary pin prick. I didn't bleed until the night of, which is common with this piercing.
The piercing came with jewelry, just a standard 12 gauge 1/2 inch horseshoe, but if you get the piercing done try and talk them into a larger gauge, maybe 10, because the piercing does experience some discomfort if it is too thin. The rings come in both stainless surgical steel and titanium, but the titanium costs more.
After 4 weeks I am completely healed up and am planning on stretching to a smaller gauge soon. The healing process went very well and was mostly event-less, I would recommend the H2Ocean spray they sell as it helps remove the debris that builds up along the metal on the ring. it is quite painful if the ring moves the debris into the piercing and the spray is very effective at removing it for you without having to pick it off by hand.
I am excited about getting my next piercing here again. It is hard to imagine a better set up then what they have, and the shop is all about piercings so the attention is given to doing them right. -
Review from Daisy K.
11/29/2011
So, I've been wanting a rook and a cartilage piercing for a long time -- a few years now. I finally got the courage to get the piercing and began my Yelp quest for a trusty piercer near home. Lo and behold, I found Jul Head, shining with 5 stars.
I promptly followed them on Facebook, saw a recently rook piercing Robert did and was magically won over. The next night, I was in Jul Head waiting in line with other girls to get my rook pierced!
It was a Friday night around 6:30 and it was crowded - about 3 girls before me and a couple after me. I'd call ahead and make an appointment if you've got other plans.
Peter was there and he was as sweet as can be. My heart was pumping because I haven't had any type of cartilage piercing before, so I was really afraid of the pain. But we started talking about pop culture, laughed about a few things and it all calmed me down! The rook piercing didn't hurt as much as I thought, probably because I was enjoying myself! Woo.
3 weeks later (today), I woke up and my rook piercing fell out because the ball was loose (probably my fault because i didn't check & probably rubbed the area too vigorously with my q-tips). I went in today at lunch and they helped me put it back in with no questions asked.
Overall, digging the service and the staff. I'll definitely be coming back! -
Review from Mary H.
San Gabriel, CA
3/6/2012
I walked in today for an ear re-piercing. The woman who helped me was friendly, knowledgable, and caring. I did not have an appointment and the place was experiencing a rush when I went in, yet she made me feel taken care of. During my piercing, she worked to appease my visible nerves; afterwards she welcomed me to return to the store if I had problems changing out my new earrings in the future.
I would recommend making an appointment before going, because you may find yourself waiting up to an hour, as I did. This place is popular! -
Review from Sarah H.
Los Angeles, CA
3/17/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I walked into shop & ended up getting Daith, Rook, & Conch. Very happy w/ service & price! Thanks Peter (Cutie Piercer) :) P.S.: Kat (@ front counter gal) was very courteous & informative. Two Thumbs WAY up! ^_^
Comment from Robert V. of JuL head 3/17/2012
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Review from Rebecca T.
San Gabriel, CA
3/9/2012
I'm really happy with my experience here. I got my daith pierced and it was a really good price, also new jewelry for my rook was a good price too. I was so nervous! Peter, I think, was really really friendly, hilarious, and made me feel so at ease. As soon as I knew it, I had a pretty ring in my daith. Definitely recommend this place! Such great atmosphere and people. The woman working behind the counter was also really really friendly.
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Review from Kelly Z.
Los Angeles, CA
1/7/2012
Spontaneous piercing urge assuaged.
Robert is adoringly friendly and made the process very comfortable, quick, and easy even though I asked for four new piercings. Which I love and are perfect!
The shop is extremely neat and clean.
Best prices I've come across too, definitely coming back soon. -
Review from Analily V.
Commerce, CA
9/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Peter and the receptionist kick ass. I felt super welcomed and Peter did a great job on my "rebellious" ear cartilage piercing. All for $20!
My lame butt took out my original cartilage piercing for a job interview and I didn't even get the job. One week later, I realized my piercing had closed so I yelped and found Jul Head and Peter.
Peter examined my ear and suggested that I get it pierced over the original piercing since it was still healing. And even though I'm a grown ass woman, I was still pretty nervous. Peter didn't mock me. Instead he said he was going to use this numbing thing and said I wouldn't feel much. I didn't. :)
After it was over, Peter gave me all these tips and pointers (don't use alcohol and/or hydrogen peroxide...do use salt water) and told me to call or come back if I have any issues or questions.
I highly recommend Jul Head for all your piercing needs. Peter and friends are genuinely great peeps who do a great job. -
Review from Chrisanie C.
San Marino, CA
9/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I found out about Jul Head from here, yelp, and all the reviews were qreat and measured up to my experience there (:
I qot 2 dermal piercinqs by Robert a couple days aqo. He was very sweet & easy to talk to. Also he was very careful & precise when he marked where the piercinqs would be. The actual piercinq did hurt more than I expected but the results were phenomenal; so worth it.!
I wish I found out about this place before I qot my other piercinqs.! I will definitely be cominq back for future piercinqs & purchasinq jewelry :D -
Review from Christy L.
Glendale, CA
10/20/2011
After telling all my friends how great the ear piercing experience was at Jul Head with Peter, I decided it was time to take it to another level and yelp it!
My first experience with piercings was using a gun piercing (in Taiwan). The piercing itself was pretty easygoing, but it didn't feel quite right. After 3 weeks of leaving the piercing in, I took it out to change it... and the left lobe had closed within 2 hours! So, I gave up on it and pulled the right piercing out too.
After that, I did some research and watched another needle piercer (also in Taiwan)... seemed to require a lot more skill and you could control the angle of the piercing a lot better... something I had not thought about at all when I did my first piercing.
When I was back in So Cal recently, I decided this was my chance to get my piercings re-done in a hygienic environment. Peter was really conscientious about washing his hands and putting on gloves... the piercing is also done in a private area of the shop, which is very organized and clean. All the people working in the shop are fun and friendly!
It's been over a week since my piercing and everything feels great about i! I highly recommend this place. The studs that come with the $35 fee are also really good... the posts are shorter than the one I had in my first experience with piercing, so you can totally sleep without being worried you're going to jab yourself on the side of the head. -
Review from Natasha A.
Alhambra, CA
8/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Jul Head is a great place. I got 3 lobe piercings for $25. The people there know what they're doing and are extremely helpful. My cousin was considering getting an industrial and they explained to her the entire process include after-care so she knew what she was getting into.
One of my lobe piercings got infected and the earring was sinking into my ear, so I went back in and they cleaned it up and switched the earring and it's cleared up now.
The store is clean and has a great atmosphere. I'll be going back for my cartilage piercing and I would definitely recommend Jul Head to anyone looking for a new piercing or just to by new jewelry. -
Review from Alexandra W.
Los Angeles, CA
8/21/2011
I cannot rave enough about this place! I was really nervous about getting my first cartilage piercing (yes, I'm a wimp) but stopped by JulHead after seeing the positive reviews.
The lady working at the front was friendly and helped talk me through my anxiety. Peter did the piercing and he was absolutely great: professional and fun to chat with. I learned what a Jacob's Ladder is...
The place is super clean and neat and their piercings are all surgical steel or titanium. My lobe piercings have been getting infected so they gave me some titanium piercing posts to use and they've cleared up. It's been about a month and my cartilage piercing is doing great. And, it was only $20!
The only problem was the wait. There was only one person in front of me so I figured it wouldn't take long... I ended up having to wait over an hour and a half for some unknown reason. My piercing only took about 10 minutes. I was a bit cranky when they finally got to me, but Peter was so nice and apologetic so I figure it was a rare occurrence. They do take reservations so I'll do that next time.
I'm now trying to find a reason to go back. Dermal piercings look really cool... -
Review from Anthony D.
Redondo Beach, CA
8/13/2011
This is a great little shop. I met the owners, Robert and Peter, out one night, and noticed Peter's dermal anchor. I asked them about it and they made such a profound impression on me that I drove to Alhambra from Redondo Beach during commute hours (1.5 hours) to get a dermal anchor. I wasn't disappointed. The place is professional and CLEAN. I was greeted warmly by the young lady at the counter. Robert, an owner, then appeared smiling and greeted me by name before taking the time and care to make sure I properly was informed about my procedure. After selecting my jewelry, Robert performed the procedure without a hitch. Afterwards, he thoroughly explained the care and cleaning procedures and off I went.
A month later, I returned just to have them check the piercing to ensure I was cleaning properly. I seen some disturbing consequences from not properly cleaning. I drove to Alhambra again. This time, it was Peter who greeted me by name with an infectious smile. I was a little surprised that he still remembered me by name after so much time. He checked the piercing and told me all was great. He then gave me some additional pointers in cleaning. I was thoroughly impressed.
To sum it up, Peter, Robert and their staff get it! Big Time! They are true professionals! Prices are good too. I'd gladly pay more for what I got. Who knew that a chance meeting out one night would get me a sexy dermal anchor and gain respect for two gents who are out there doing their thang the right way! Cheers to you Jul Head!
Anthony -
Review from Crystal H.
San Gabriel, CA
12/1/2011
Wish I had known about this place sooner!
Back in January, I got snake bites over at My Tattoo, and I spent $75. I eventually took them off (really wish I hadn't but I know I'll re pierce them soon), and when I discovered this place over the summer, I found out for two lip piercings, it would have only cost me $45! So I know where I'll be getting my lips re pierced.. :)
Anyway, I was bored one night and was on Main St. w/ a few of my friends, and I decided then and there I wanted to get my cartilage pierced. Went in, and I couldn't decide if I wanted one or two piercings, but everyone including Robert convinced me to go big or go home!
I was pretty nervous (I always get nervous at the thought of a needle piercing through me) but Robert was funny and got me to relax a bit. He sterilized and double sterilized the needle and even showed me the process lol. Before I knew it, I had two more holes in my body, voila easy as that!
When they're done piercing you, they tell you to sign their tag wall. It's a pretty cute idea haha but a lot of the space is filled up already :(
If I remember correctly, I paid around $40 total, not including the $15 H2O & sea salt spray for cleaning.
The environment here is great, definitely somewhere you should check out if you're down for some new piercings :) Very professional, AND for the college student, AFFORDABLE! -
Review from Spanklepoo I.
El Monte, CA
8/1/2011
After reading all the reviews here, I decided to try this place out last Friday. And here's what I thought...I LOVED it!!!
Here's why:
1. The vibe is friendly, the minute I walked in I was greeted by a super nice woman at the counter who made me feel welcome.
2. They ONLY do piercings here which tells me they are interested in being excellent at what they do as opposed to being just another place where you can get pierced at a tattoo parlour.
3. They only use surgical steel or titanium when piercing. I've heard from people who know what they're doing that you should never use anything else. Unfortunately, last time I got pierced at another place, they used plastic and I had a hard time healing properly as a result.
4. The piercer, Peter, who is also one of the owners, was freakin' AWESOME, PEOPLE!!! Not only did he make me feel completely at ease but he took his time and explained everything he was going to do and why. He also patiently answered any questions I had. I really liked him.
I was completely happy with this place and would highly recommend it to anyone. So, if you're reading reviews on Yelp because you want to have a good experience instead of a crappy one, COME HERE! -
Review from Michelle C.
Los Angeles, CA
2/19/2012
I'm just going to leave yet another 5 star review here. :) This place is fantastic! The girl at the front (didn't get her name) was super nice and friendly, and so unpretentious. Sometimes I worry about going to piercing/tattoo places because I'm just getting the typical cartilage/navel piercing and nothing hardcore like other people so I think they might judge me. Not so! They are all very nice, and even called me a champ for getting 3 piercings all at once! I also really like the fact that they do piercings only, so you aren't distracted by people getting inked right in front of you while you wait.
Peter was great, so friendly and talkative and you can tell he really knows his stuff including the science behind cleaning the piercings. (SC alum what what) He even helped me pick out a prettier place for my helix piercings. I am sooooo happy with my navel and helix, and it's only the second day so I guess I can't tell but they seem to be healing up nicely. Oh and the price was great--$25 for navel, $20 apiece for cartilage including jewelry. I will definitely be returning again for my next ear decoration! -
Review from Sarah B.
Los Angeles, CA
6/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
I went into JulHead after a few months of having my tragus done. I got my tragus pierced at Prix on Sunset, and ended up paying $80. I didn't know general piercing prices so I just paid it, and hoped other piercing would be cheaper. JULHEAD ONLY CHARGES $20 FOR A TRAGUS PIERCING. Needless to ay, their prices are incredible.
I happened upon JulHead by searching for piercing parlors closer to Pasadena so I didn't have to drive to LA. I called and was told that the owner, Peter, would be out of the shop at 4, and he was the only one that was able to do my rook.
I ended up at the shop at about 5:30. He selflessly stayed and waited to pierce me. My friend and I got clean, painless piercing (my rook, and her anti-tragus). He explained every process, every antiseptic, and the reasoning behind everything he uses and does. Every regulation was followed and detailed.
Now, some people may be turned off by the fact that he only pierces with basic surgical steel or titanium jewelry, and not the fancy jewelry they want. Let me tell you, that my rook, pierced with titanium, healed about 10x faster than my tragus with the fancy jewelry. Please do not be turned away by this fact, and just know that Peter is there to help you heal faster and maintain your piercings as long as you can.
Also, Peter and Robert, the piercers, are hysterical to converse with.
What sets them even more apart from other parlors: THEY CARE. They will NOT pierce someone if they feel they may get infected (i.e. they will not pierce your rook and cartilage within two weeks of each other). THey are incredible. -
Review from Sheila S.
Alhambra, Los Angeles, CA
2/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
These guys are great! Reasonably priced and a great experience... Peter the piercer and Kathleen are super friendly... I will be back.
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Review from Allyssa D.
San Gabriel, CA
8/3/2011
Note: This isn't a review for a piercing. I will be working on that since I will be getting a few dermal piercings here soon :) This is for the actual shop and jewelry.
I was in need of getting a new industrial bar because my plain silver one wasn't cutting it. I've had the piercing for about a year so I figured now is the time to try to get it together and buy new jewelry. My friend had told a friend that this place was close by and cheap. We called first and sure enough, very reasonable prices and very close by to my home.
We went in at around 4, not crowded but a nice ambiance. Small, very clean and well kept. There were three workers. I mainly talked to Peter and Boge (Love that girl to death). Boge helped me and my friend find the right piercings and told us the deals going on with the jewelry. I told her my problems in the past with my industrial jewelry being too tight that it wouldn't come off and she said she could handle it. I loved her sense of humor!
Boge cleaned my ear, and put the jewelry on for me, completely painless! I got two for 20$ and they take debit and credit too :) Boge and Peter also answered any questions about my industrial piercing and dermas for me which I really appreciated.
Overall, great service, serious professionals and lots of sarcasm. Love :) Please check it out!
