Ahimsa Piercing Studio & BVLA Fine Jewelry — Local services in New York

Update June 7, 2023. I've been to Ahimsa a few times to get guidance on a bump I kept having and which eventually disappeared completely and then I added a few extra months to ensure it had properly healed. Happy to say that last week I finally went to get my hoop and I've been so happy since!

Great first experience of this place.

I heard this place was good from someone in my neighborhood and when I went to check their site online I was a little confused with the piercing + jewelry purchase deal.

I decided to walk-in the next time I was in the area, and was met with a very informative person at the front desk. She told me it was appointment only and the way it worked with bvla jewelry, which made a bit more sense. Booked my appointment online with no issues and was asked for my cc to charge me in case of a no-show (which was the cost of my piercing 45$).

I was then asked to sign a Release Form ahead of coming in (to save some time of having to do it during my appointment), which is pretty standard at tattoo and piercings shops. I expected the usual in the form about after care, understanding the piercing is a risk and things can go awry, understand what I am doing, etc. However, what threw me off was one item in the Release Form, which had a clause about paying for Ahimsa’s Attorney fees if I decided to bring action against them. While I’ve never brought action against anyone, it made me second guess my choice, and put the thought in my mind of whether people had tried to bring action against them so often that they had to add this in their form? Anyway, perhaps other shops do this too, but it was the first time signing something like this for me. Either way, after spiraling and imagining all the things that could go wrong with a nostril piercing (face deformity? lol I was spiraling spiraling) that would cause someone to take action against the shop, I tried to calm my own nerves and give the benefit of the doubt and signed the form. Perhaps more of an explanation behind the reason for this clause or different wording would make me/others like me feel more at ease (and take away hesitation/spirals lol)

Anyway! On the day of my piercing, I made sure to eat within the 4 hours and walked in at my scheduled time. The lady at the front was friendly and helped me choose my piece of jewelry and then I was explained the aftercare in detail and my questions were all answered. Once ready, the other lady who was to perform the piercing took me to the back and made me feel at ease by explaining everything she was doing and why (which for a person as myself puts me immediately at ease) and also being extremely friendly and detailed. I noticed she sanitized everything and the shop had a focus on cleanliness. She drafted her suggested location for my piercing and explained why my suggestion might have trouble healing / not look so great if I planned to get a hoop eventually and I felt I could trust her expertise so I went along with her reco (and it looked great!). The piercing itself is done with a needle and hurts as one would expect of having their nostril pierced with a needle lol. But once done and the jewelry put in place, there was no bleeding just a little redness and soreness.

Once the process was done, I went to the front to settle up the cost of my jewelry, as I had purchased the sterile saline sanitation wipes ahead of time and was out the door and on my way. So far it’s day 2 and the soreness has gone away and I’ve been following the aftercare instructions and it’s going great. I can’t wait to return to them in 10-12 weeks to see how it’s healing. Had I known it would be this professional and straight forward, I would have done this years ago!

So tldr: some hesitation at first yet great first experience! Would definitely recommend and will...

LBGT FRIENDLY. CUTEST CUSTOM JEWLERY EVER. GENTLE. PROFESSIONAL. Normally I would not take the time to write a review. But this was one of the best experiences of my life. I am a transgender female and dont often enjoy too many experiences in public. It can be nerve wrecking. My peircer Adam went so far out of his way to make me feel comfortable, it was amazing. It really meant a lot to me. Even most doctors and specialist are not this kind. My Identification is in the process of being changed over, and handing it over is a part of release process for gettig pierced. Its a highly uncomfortable situation for me. Adam was quick to deflect and started up a casual conversation to ease the process. The entire time we where there he used all pronouns so respectfully. I can not tell how much a little respect and understanding means to me and my partner. It shouldnt be hard to find, but trust me... It is rare. He was so very sweet and kind to the both of us. I went in for 2 peircings. I took the first one, super easy. I have had 3 other nose peircings in the past. This is the only one that did not make me tear up. It was so smooth. The second one was my septum. It kind of freaked me out, Not Adams fault. I passed out mid-peircing. A friggin nightmare. Uggh. I dont know mentally it got to me, I guess. Adam got the piercing done while I was out. Kindly worked me back into existance and took such good care of me. Cold Wet Compresses and kind words. I felt sooo bad. He was dismissive of the situation. He told me dont be sorry and let me sit for a second to recooperate. I told him, Adam you are Sooo Sweet. He responded, “its not hard to be kind to people”. This expeirence could have been difficult, but I was in the hands of a professional. I will forever sing the praises of this shop and the Amazing Adam. Me and my partner will be back to get some more of these cute custom jewelries after the healing process. I wish I could give them a 10/5!!! Dont waste your time anywhere else. It would be a...

I went to Ahimsa for my first piercing (a flat) 2 years ago, and I could not be happier! The store itself is beautiful and I appreciate that they carry such high-quality jewelry. But I want to highlight the care their employees consistently provide! For my first piercing Adam and Candice talked me through my available real estate based on my anatomy, and I love where Candice placed it; she made a wonderful recommendation based on my desire to keep it in a slightly hidden spot, and it makes me happy to look at two years later. Alex provided some extremely helpful and reassuring aftercare onsite, and Adam provided continuing advice for the healing process and was extremely generous working with me when my ear kept swallowing my jewelry. Today Ari guided me through my second piercing with greatly-appreciated recommendations based on my anatomy, and I could not be happier with the conch placement and jewelry they suggested! Alex marked a spot which I love for how it mirrors the angles of my ear, and Alex and Ari made the piercing as comfortable and as pain-free as possible. Tullulah was a great second eye while picking the jewelery and made sure I had the aftercare instructons and wipes I'd wanted. I am grateful for the care Ahimsa has consistently provided, from their deep knowledge of ear anatomy and aesthetics, to making the piercing process quick and easy (especially for a nervous customer!), to extremely responsive aftercare assistance. Ahimsa is my piercing recommendation for everyone...