EmbellishMe — Local services in Greenville

I wanted to give 5 starts because that is my personality, but in all honesty it was just not that 5 star experience. It started upon arrival with their tone which suggested their confidence I lacked the necessary documents. Once verified the negative tone continued with a lengthy explanation of how "we may not be able to do your navel" in the waiting area. This "sweet" one on one ended like this, "so don't get your hopes up ... maybe pick out something for a second ear hole touching ear" --my 16 year old said, "i'll be fine, are you ready now?" I wanted to laugh and high five her, but acted upset ... This education should be done in the consultation room. And with only about 10 % of girl pop with outie's or other unsuitable naval ring anatomy, this conversation is unnecessary and should be reserved for after the consultation if needed. Next we had some down time so we were deciding on jewelry, when the ray of sunshine returned and again reminded us about what we were doing was pointless since we needed to find out if she was a candidate and then what size she needed. So up to this point I found it chaotic and unorganized. I also used this opportunity to sound off on how the process has become unnecessarily overly complicated. Appointments are required, so this time should be used wisely and once at our appointment, we should be greeted, brought to a private room with our piercer, the cashier to keep it zipped and a proper streamlined consultation done. 1st, Look at documents, then assess the anatomy, minus the whole "don't get your hopes up" speech, while finally determine the size and explain next steps. The available jewelry in the clients size should be brought back to the room where it can be looked at and decided upon. With the cumulation ending with the piercing. Instead we were, in and out of rooms, and made to feel dumb each step of the way. When it was finally time for the piercing, we were told, only ONE parent was able to be in the room. We politely voiced our apprehension as to why, with the answer "room size". When we pushed back another person said "just let them both go in" in a tone making it clear we were annoying. We aren't dumb, we stood away from the sterile area, didn't talk to distract the lady, and with all the explaining they do, this could have been added instead of this dumb "one parent" policy. The peircing was the worst part. It was noticeably crooked. This was because the freehand technique was used by someone that celarly wasn't experienced enough to be using it. The only negative using clamps is swelling, but this can be mitigated by using the correct pressur and type of clamps (not surgical) with the peircing, keeping skin taught and making the piercing fast and painless. With one hand she had to do 2 thrusts. on to get the needle in with no anchoring then one to get it to come out the top, no anchoring, my daughter was in tears. I was so sad for my child. Then gaslighting started... her anatomy was the culprit, no the technique. Advice: ask the piercer for the exact length of time and amount of piercings' they've done. Are they certified? What technique are they "planning" on using? And if they aren't in their 5th year or more of piercing have a heart to heart with yourself. Do the research, watch online videos of the freehand technique because it is traumatizing then watch one using a clamp, when applied properly it allows for the skin to be taught which aids in a painless, quick, accurate piercing. Last the hard sell on their "mist" saline... just say no. 20 bucks for 3 ounces of mist, Walgreens 24 ounces 5 dollars of liquid, google the soak/cup method and air dry, same results. Streamline and make more of a professional, relaxing experience. Abide by appointments, diverting attention to walk-ins while servicing us was...

When I was a little girl I had the horrifying experience of the loud and jolting piercing gun piercing my ear and then the subsequent redness and swelling and eventually the infection. It was normal, right? Unfortunately, it WAS normal. When it was time to take my daughter to get her ears pierced I researched the best way and learned that the gun method is unsanitary and the stud earrings they use are begging for an infection. I found that piercing parlors used a much better method that is much safer and also less painful. I found EmbellishMe on a Google search and read their reviews. I went in and spoke with the owner, Rebecca, who also does the piercing and she explained their procedure using titanium posts that are microscopically smooth so skin cannot adhere or heal onto it. There is no rotating or spinning the earrings on your ears. This means you don’t have to touch the ear keeping it even cleaner. I was sold and made an appointment. My 10 year old was nervous but excited. She did so well because Rebecca answered all of her many questions. She explained everything my daughter wanted to hear and answered my questions as well. She spoke directly to my daughter and treated her like a mature young woman and I respected that so much. Then the piercing. Oh my goodness!! I wish I could have had that done when I had my ears pierced at 12 years of age. First, the space was sanitary like a doctors office. All of the instruments used were set out on a sterile disposable sheet and the tools were in the sterile packaging until they were used. No tools are reused at this shop. EVER. The process she uses is unique with the titanium post being thread into the ear. When she did the piercing my daughter didn’t even flinch! She said it felt like a pinch. It only took about 10 minutes for the actual piercing. The other 20 min were Q&A. Rebecca was amazing. Remember the anticipation of the piercing gun and then the heat and burning sensation? Not at EmbellishMe! My daughters ears never turned pink or red. No trauma to the ears.

Rebecca is intelligent, kind, respectful, thorough, and professional. We paid ahead of time so after the piercing we took a couple pics and walked out. The piercing fee is waved for kids under the age of 12. The cost is more than a mall piercing but is well worth every penny!!! I HIGHLY recommend EmbellishMe...

Update#3: another 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s Went in for a faux rook, but after talking with Rebekah, decided it was not the best piercing since I wear glasses. Keeli helped me pick out 2 tiny white gold dome studs for a side-by-side double lobe. She changed out some existing jewelry and marked my ear for the new double lobe. She did a great job! Rebekah came in and did the actual piercing. I must be a masochist, because although it hurts...a lot...I keep going back for more.

Update #2: still 5 🌟's. Went in for a change out for my existing tragus and conch so that they would match my new forward helix, and added jewelry for my 2nd lobe holes. I also went in for a nostril piercing. Rebekah was awesome in helping me decide on jewelry. As far as the actual piercing, she was quick and efficient, which resulted in minimal discomfort. As soon as I heal up, I'll be back for more piercings.

Update: A couple days after my piercing, my tragus decided to get angry with me. It was not my fault or Todd's, but I was just swelling too much. Rebekah was AMAZING! I sent a message through Facebook and she responded ridiculously fast! I'm so impressed with how she runs her shop. She determined it was best to remove the jewelry. We'll let it heal for a bit and possibly try again. She's so thorough with care instructions and so sweet, too. Thanks, Rebekah. I promise not to touch any of my piercings 😜

Todd pierced my conch and tragus back in 2013, so I was excited to see he was still piercing! I set up an appointment for a double forward helix, but alas, my ear anatomy wasn't suitable. No problem, though, we ended up going with a tragus and single forward helix. In a few months I think I'll get the conch and forward helix in my other ear to match.

Everything at EmbellishMe is clean and organized. I actually love that it's by appointment (except on Wed.). There's a clear focus between piercer and client...very personalized and you don't feel rushed. They have a ton of jewelry options, but I went with a dainty cz to match my existing piercings.

High quality piercings and experienced piercers are not cheap, so keep that in mind. I'm so impressed with how Rebekah runs her shop.

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