Amory Body Arts - Santa Cruz, California

Erika L.

Had the best experience here. The staff are so friendly and supportive and piercer made everything so much fun. Highly recommend and will be coming back for more!
Got my forward helix, lower helix, 3rd and 4th lobe done 😊

Kat L. K.

I could talk about Amory for weeks! I truly LOVE them. Every single person who works at Amory is amazing. The atmosphere is great. The staff is knowledgeable. Everyone is professional. They have a wide variety of jewelry for sale. If they don't have what you are looking for, they can order it.
The piercers have many, many years of experience, and they continue their education.
Something just to be aware of, there is almost no cellphone reception near Amory (and no wifi).

They are open every day from noon to 7:00 pm, except for Wednesdays. (Closed for lunch from 3 to 4).
They take appointments for piercings on Mondays and Tuesdays. Those days, they do take some walk ins for jewelry changes.
Thursday through Sunday, they take walk ins for piercings, as well as everything else.
If you are planning on walking in, I recommend getting there right when they open. It is first come, first serve, so you may have to wait a while or return later in the day for your time slot.
You can stop in any time to look at jewelry, or you can call to schedule an appointment with Ash to talk jewelry.
I have found the jewelry prices to be the usual going rates for retail.
They also offer a jewelry sterilization service for a great price.

If you are looking to have something done that you do not see listed on their website, just ask!

There are only 2 piercing studios I recommend in Santa Cruz County, Amory and Fawn at Midtown Tattoo and Piercing

Christine-Sara B.

I have come here for multiple piercings. By far, this is the most clean and professional piercing business in the county. Recently went in for a jewelry change and a new piercing in my ear and worked with Mateo, who is very patient and helped me choose the perfect place. He was very kind and thoughtful and walked me through the whole process to make me as comfortable as possible. I can’t recommend Mateo and Amory Piercing Enough.

Santa C. P. F.

Absolutely the nicest and cleanest body art studio we have ever been in. The staff and owners professionalism is exceptional. My daughter really wanted her belly button pierced and it was a great experience. We really appreciate you guys and amazing work on creating such a special space. Highly recommend!
Thank you,
Camile Periat

Marissa O.

Literally just got my piercings done and I cannot speak highly enough of this place. From cleanliness to bedside manner, everyone is so sweet, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I had Mateo as my piercer and I cannot thank him enough for the incredible job and for the reassurance. Don’t want to look for another piercing place after this, this is my new fave 🙂

Nina V.

mateo is such a wonderful piercer!! he did my conch super smooth and had a great way of easing nerves. he seems obviously very knowledgeable and helped me with some other piercings that were healing off 🙂

Jen M.

Nov 2024 - It’s already my second time back for jewelry change and I’m always so impressed with this lovely place and its even lovelier people. Everyone is always incredibly friendly and helpful. I wish all businesses modeled their customer service like the kind I experience here.

March 2024 - Saw Dan today for a nostril piercing. He was a true joy to work with. He did a great job of explaining everything and answering my questions. I did not feel nervous or anxious under his care. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I got to interact with a bunch of the staff here as well and everybody is super professional and very pleasant. The space is also beautifully decorated and cared for. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend anybody here.

I came in as a walk-in and they were able to get me in within about 2 1/2 hours which was not a problem since I live very close and could go home and just come back at the time they told me to be back.

Nadia N.

Highest praises for Amory!! 🙂

Dan pierced me in January 2024, and did an amazing job piercing my deviated septum after another shop turned me down and said it wouldn’t look right (they were wrong!! Always get a second opinion)

This month, Mateo worked MAGIC giving me paired nostrils. Words truly cannot describe how symmetrical and beautiful they are — his mastery of the craft is EVIDENT. Mateo is also so friendly, has a super calming presence, and gave the best explanation of piercing aftercare I’ve ever received! Highly recommend him if you have little ones that might be nervous to get their first piercing, or need extra care for a difficult-to-place piercing!!

Thank you so so much Amory!!! 🖤