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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk in you are welcomed by the amazing staff. I had my nose pierced on my trip to San Francisco. Eldo was very professional and explained everything before my piercing. After my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly have nothing bad to say ever about BM's. They're just simply awesome in every way! The first time I went there was about 10 years ago to get my eyebrow pierced. That was only my second...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I've never been pierced. But my gf has... here.. more than once... Every time we come here is a different, but good experience. We usually come here for Eldo, because, I mean, he's Eldo! My gf...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is really awesome. I initially got my lip pierced by Eldo 4 months ago and since then gone through 2 incidents where I needed a professionals help. First, due to me playing with my stud...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tony is an amazing tattoo artist and incredibly friendly.As I entered the business I was greeted with warm hospitality and waited five minutes while looking at the tattoo portfolios.Tony took me to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just bought new jewelry for my piercings here in the past few weeks.$25ish on a titanium small curved barbell for my rook. $43ish for two small straight 18g barbells for my cartilage piercings. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
... turns out i got the dreaded "nose bump" only a few weeks after a heretofore trouble-free piercing. it's officially called a granuloma, and is pretty unsightly. after three or four months of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I said in my first review, I fell in love with Eldo when he pierced my friend's lip. When I found out he was leaving to travel around Asia, I couldn't let the opportunity to get pierced by him go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another positive experience at Body Manipulations...went in for some new jewelry and a fitting. This place is super clean, super nice and great at what they do.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Everything was so clean. The staff was very nice. I was greeted by Stephanie. She helped me pick out my nosering. Eldo was my piercer. He was so gentle and funny. He made sure I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place. Paul is amazing, he is as professional, knowledgeable, and experienced as they come. The shop is extremely clean. I will go back!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had my tragus pierced by Eldo last year and came on to get the other done just last week. I had Jameson as my piercer this time and it went without a hitch! Now here's the scary part - my piercing got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flying Tiger Circus=Awesome! Thanks for making it happen, you kids is the best!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been planning to get new, larger, matching jewelry before Folsom. Stopped in to Body manipulations today finally to have it done. Jameson helped me out picking jewelry and doing the stretching....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decided on a whim to have a piercing redone, so I headed to Body Manipulations after reading the reviews on Yelp. Eldo was my piercer . he did a fantastic job in placing the new piercing exactly where...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got me a nice tramp stamp for a nice girl.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place.I've been meaning to go back and get my septum pierced again.These people are super fucking nice, and there's definitely no stuck up people here.They are helpful, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! no wonder BodyM has over 200 reviews more than other tattoos shops in bay area. Customers relations was super excellent. They know how to make customers satisfied. Most tattoos shops doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My experience went well. Christopher was very informative and made sure all was good before getting my new piercing in. Clean and fast. Good place, good people and good times.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eldo, Christopher and the rest of the staff are amazing at customer care. Not only are their skills top notch, but their approach to each and every customer is something virtually any business could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Body Manipulations is awesome! It's super clean and the staff is really helpful. As for my piercing experience, I got my sternum pierced here (with a surface bar) by Paul, and he was so excited about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did some research, then dropped into Body Manipulations for my first piercing ever (a prince albert) at the recommendation of a friend. I couldn't be more pleased.Christopher explained everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost just want to give this place 4 stars, just to humble them a bit, but NO. That's just not fair. My husband and I came here mid-day on a Monday to swap our my sub-par and very old cubic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! Super Friendly and Helpful!I came to the Body Manipulations and the woman (didn't catch her name), was so helpful as I explained to her about my nose ring situation. She gave me really helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the area, Body Manipulations is the place to go!I had gotten my industrial pierced there 6 months ago. It was a wonderful experience that resulted in a very well done piercing. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went here a few years ago to get help with some piercings i'd had done elsewhere. eldo was the first person i met there, and because he was so awesome (professional AND super nice), i've been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a mixed bag of emotions. I was excited and nervous and nauseous all at the same time... I came out deflated, defeated, disappointed but greatful.... lemme explain... bear with me......
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Body Manipulations is definitely a five-star experience!Jennifer was extremely courteous and helpful at the front and Christopher did a top-notch job with my piercing....will defer to the the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a slightly reluctant mom taking my 17 year old daughter here to get her cartilage pierced, these people completely won me over - not only did they NOT treat me as an uncool old fogey, but they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent work, highly professional, informative, thorough, accommodating. It's clear that this place holds itself to the highest standards. At the same time, the staff here is friendly, comforting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place about 2 years ago while walking aimlessly through the mission. I ate at this awesome place across the street and decided to go into Body Manipulations to look at jewelry even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having been at least a few times this is as good as it gets anywhere that I've found.No matter how often you get this kind of work done it's always exciting, that's half the fun anyway, right? ;)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went down to Body Manipulations today to get some old piercings re-opened. Within a minute of walking in the door, they had me sitting on a table in back getting ready. I found them to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you want your piercings done by absolute professionals, than you better work your way to 16th and guerrero. the staff here are honest and tell you the proper types of jewelry to start with your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my best friend were wanting to get something pierced for a while. My friend has never had a professional piercing, but she wanted her nostril pierced. So we planned we would go today, and just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well you know how in my last post I said I wasn't a fan.. yet? Here's why.. I live really close by and I enjoy getting pierced. Nothing super exotic, but it seems to be a trend that when I feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for all my piercings & jewelry changes. You should, too. Paul is amazing, Eldo has gentle hands, Chris is a guy who knows how to listen, and Jennifer knows the product backward & forward....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got my cartiledge piercing here and it was quick and painless. I had no appointment and just walked in, service was quick and this place has a really clean feeling to it. The person who pierced me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like how sterile this place is, its ridiculous how clean they are. Not complain, its a really good thing. I like this place but, they were always a little rude when i came in.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I didn't really intend to go here. I was stopping by Black & Blue Tattoo (just down the street) and hoping to get a tattoo done on the same day. That wasn't gonna happen given that they require a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been waiting 15 years to get this specific piercing done and I was not going to have an amateur job performed so, i headed to Body Manipulations.Their quarters were clean, well presented, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot even stress how much I love the people at Body Manipulations and how much I miss being a BART ride away from them...I spent two years in Oakland working on my MFA, and as soon as I arrived, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G compared to other piercing shops that i have been too. I don't think anything compares to Body Manipulations. The place resembles a doctor/dentist office. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Body M for the various holes in my face for the last 10 years (I think I just dated myself - oh well). I cannot recommend this piercing shop and its assemblage of extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think that everyone should know about the awesome Dr. Seuss-print tissue paper that lines the "physician" chair. Too cool!
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best piecing studio in town.I've had a variety of body parts pierced here over the last 10 years, and no matter who's behind the counter or doing the piercing, they are *always*...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eldo is my hero... and my new piercer! I have been wanting my nose pierced for over a decade. Recently on a new kick to do things for myself, I FINALLY got the courage to do it. OK when I say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oscar assisted me at the front desk. It was my first time going for piercings and I was all excited and nervous at the same time. But Oscar talked me through the entire process and made it easy and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Made my way here last night at the end of the day. After reading everyone's praise for Eldo I knew he was my man. Had him do both of my conch's and he made it a great experience. Took a lot of time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oww. OWWWW. OWWWWWWWWWWWWW.OWWWW, this place is HAWT.my bf got his first ever piercing here. he got his left ear pierced by eldo. the staff were laid back and friendly -- but also professional (haha,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the staff looks scary and intimidating. but Paul and Eldo are two of the friendliest, nicest guys you will ever meet. I've been there twice; once with my friend getting his Industrial piercing. Eldo...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've got several things pierced here and it was all great and worthwhile. Everyone here was very professional; they know what they're talking about and it's not intimidating at all. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Eldo. He is, by far, the best piercer I have ever been to (and I've been to three). He's responsive to emails, incredibly helpful, good humored, and extremely knowledgeable in his craft. He...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my nose pierced by Paul in January-- a birthday gift from my husband. I must say I'm not one who gets my thrills through experiencing pain, so for me to say it was a pleasant experience is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had many failed shopping-mall ear piercing attempts, so yesterday I finally went to Body Manipulations based on a friend's (and all of Yelp's!) recommendation. Jen and Eldo were extremely helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got my lip pierced here. I had the quiet blonde guy that was very emo. But I didn't care. I hate those chittery chattery ones that are all hyped up about MY piercing anyways.. It gets me nervous....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Body Manipulations is THE BEST. I got an ear piercing and Eldo was so nice. It barley hurt at all. They give you cleaning and upkeep tips. They even gave me a large bag of sea salt to soak my ear in....
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
incredibly friendly staff, very clean, very organized, very good all around.best peircing experience ever by far.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have long been considering a facial piercing. it's something i've always wanted to do, so i finally decided to go ahead with it. i did a lot of research into local piercing parlors and decided on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago, I pondered getting a navel piercing. I know. I know. I was going through a rough patch ... a breakup, not happy at work, depressed in suburbia, blah blah.Welp, no such respite. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to get my lip pierced and came here to see what all the hoopla was about. the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful while answering my n00bie questions, which made me feel a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here because I saw so many reviews on yelp. I came here to get my nose pierced again for the second time since I ripped the first one out. Christopher was my piercer and he was very nice. He...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to see mr. eldo again early this afternoon to get my left conch piercing. no line, so a minute after i stepped in, he was in the back setting up his station. as always, super clean, extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Christopher reopened my earlobe piercings lickety-split. Quick, clean, and professional! I had gotten the same piercing done three times previous at those crappy little mall stands, and they always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
okay i'm taking off a star...it's been almost two months since my piercing, and it's crooked! damn. at first, i thought it was a temporary migration of the jewelry, but i realized with time that it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience bringing my 8 year old daughter in to have her ears pierced. After researching a bit on the web about mall piercings I decided it was best to go with the pros. All the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wrote my review of their tattoo services, and have since gone back for several piercings. I've seen both Paul and Eldo, and both are impeccable. Really skilled, professional, and make having huge...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! I got a piercing and it barely hurt but it went by quickly. Everything felt safe and sanitized. Definiteley would go here again if I wanted to get another piercing but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, this will be my most-updated review EVER. I went back today, and I have to say, Eldo is one of the nicest guys. All I can say is that he definitely cares deeply about the well-being of his...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my daughter to have her belly-pierced and my sister had her nose pierced. Eldo is WONDERFUL! I like the fact that they enforce the policies of minors getting pierced (need to have parental...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the words of my boyfriend:Eldo did a fantastic job on his nipples. Straight, level, nearly painless experience and totally professional. I personally was impressed at how extremely clean he kept...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eldo is top notch! I went in yesterday to get my nose ring adjusted and his professionalism and skill is as good as it gets. I plan on getting more piercings in the future and I plan on seeing Eldo!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my nose pierced in NY and the place I went to recommended Body Manipulations to go to if I needed to get my jewelry down-sized or had any other questions since I live in the SF Bay Area.I came...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back here to get new nose studs. Intended to get 1 gold ball. Walked out 1 with gold ball in my pocket it and 1 gold real diamond stud in my nose. Paul and stuff are truly amazing. They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an impulsive person. I woke up one day and decided to get my lip pierced. I think it might be because I have an acute case of the quarter century life crisis, but I like to think otherwise....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been quite a while since I've been to this venue. But I gave it 5 stars anyway just because my experience was a great one. The service here at this venue is very professional, clean and sterile,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first piercing I ever got, besides my ears, was my navel 3 years ago. I was terrified but decided to do it with my friend anyway. I was nervous every step of the way but Chris, who pierced it for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got my first ever tattoo, an owl with a star and infinity sign from Tony. The best experience ever! He is a true artist. Not only does he have a passion for his craft and great attention for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO. I went to Body Manipulations to get my second tattoo done by Ellie and I cannot fully express my gratitude and satisfaction with the way it turned out!! Ellie was able to fill me in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot recommend this place any MORE than it has...because it is absolutely fabulous.Got my labret pierced today and ELDO was really professional. Not only did he walk thru the procedure with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
About two months ago, I stopped by Body M to get some advice and help with problems I was having with my ears. Not only did the very nice woman behind the counter helped me out, she encouraged me to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eldo really is the greatest! I went here Friday evening with my friend who decided to pierce her lip (who was also present when I got my piercings done in december) and wanted Eldo to do it because of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a such a positive experience getting my nose piercing done at body manipulations. I have to give it up to Christopher !!!!! He is great !!!!!. He answered all of my questions and even my phone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
And Paul has done it again . . . making me a happy girl. Today I had my nose pierced (again) and a monroe. He also gave my cousin a lower lip piercing. He makes the experience a pleasurable one and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far in this life time I have gotten my tongue pierced on 4 different occassions, out of those 4 times I have gone to body manipulations and it has always been a pleasent experience. I found this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Body Manipulations is very professional. The piercing rooms are very clean and look like doctor's examination rooms. Everyone I have interacted with at the front desk have been friendly and helpful.I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a customer at the OG BM when it WAs sin he Fillmore in the 1990's and I found Vaughn and the other owner complete jerks. The new' incarnation has them and all local shops as far as customer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never reviewed anything here but since the service here was great , I decided to sign up to write a review. I got my ears pierced by Chris. He changed his latex gloves three, four times(Or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first piercing (besides my ears) was a nose pierce that I got when I turned 18 - the woman who did it literally took a drag of her cigarette, put it down, poked me in the face, and picked her...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i flew up from la specifically to get pierced ( and drink and carouse). you pierced my most favorite body part and you did it with great skill and ease. i'm an admirer.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in San Jose. But I drive to the city for all my body piercing needs. San Jose has nothing even close this. It's clean and the people are super nice (although for some reason all the girls that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eldo and Chris helped me. They fixed my lip. I had it pierced a couple years ago and it was shitty - they repierced and made it amazing. I'm really happy and I'd recommend them. Chris pierced me and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paul is without a doubt the best, friendliest and most knowledgeable piercer there is! I met Paul years ago when he did my vertical hood, and that being my first major piercing, i was very much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard of this place from a dear friend of mine and she told me a lot from a friend of hers. I had to see for myself. "Colin Stevens" was the artist busy behind the needle working with a client when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never reviewed anything online-here or otherwise, but I had such a great experience last night at Body M in the Mission that I just had to sign up here and write this.I've been considering...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What amazing service! Everyone I talked to here was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. Chris did a great job stretching my ear piercing. This place is clean, comfortable, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best piercing experience ever! I've been pierced and prodded before, and I've never been so happy with the results. The whole entire process was wonderful.My sister and I decided to get matching nose...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my industrial done here a few years ago. Chris was knowledgable and set me at ease. The place is clean and professional. If I wanted to get another piercing, I'd definitely go back and see...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a confession to make. i have a crush on Paul. Hell, I have a crush on the entire staff. Everyone here is super friendly and helpful, which is hard to find when every other tattoo and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from here.Back home in Aus we have very high standards for piercing and tattoo shops that have moved them away from the dingy backyard parlours where you could blow your way into a nice mum...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is FANTASTIC!!!the store is clean!!!!!!!!i got a piercing done by christopher. he is very professional and also a friendly guy.love the piercing and he did a fantastic job.my piercing looks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got advice from a piercer named Chris who was really sweet, and happens to know his stuff very well. My piercing is ten times better then before thanks to his instructions. I also liked that the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a close close close friend so that she could get two body parts pierced......one was her tongue and the location of other is on the down low. ;) ...Anyway Eldo was the piercer and her...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After doing a very comprehensive scour of the city, I finally decided to place my trust in Body Manipulations to perform my first set of piercings. When choosing a piercing boutique, I was very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to blow another cyberkiss to my peeps over at Body Manipulations. Just got a tattoo by Yoshi, and it was an awesome experience start to finish. Once again, the staff made me feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no offense to all those people that like to put metal shit in their face and nether regions but, i couldn't give a rat's ass about piercing. the only metal i want in my ears is of the "thrash",...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very nice place for tats and piercings!! my clothing line had to do a photoshoot and they more than welcomed us in. im an artist myself, and from the art that i saw in their books, they are the shit!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the only place i really trust! they are amazing! super nice, professional and clean! i've gone here for everything from re-sizing jewelry to fixing a piercing gone wrong to buying jewelry bc they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an update of my previous review for Body Manipulations.I went to Body M last month to get a tattoo from one of their artists. The first session did not go so well, and I left with a partial...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Body M. is the BEST. The cleanest, most professional and nicest staff in the whole city. Eldo Chan is my favorite piercer -- I don't trust anyone but him with my piercings. He pierced my rook and my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best place in San Francisco to have someone punch holes in your body
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like my little pokey family.I've been going to Body Manipulations for a few years now and so far they've repierced my naval, gone through a year of stretching my lobes and piercing my nose. I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some tattoos are symbolic, others just simply for beauty, I have both kinds. But after some crazy journey's in life, you learn a lot and realize what's important. My travels to the west coast and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in the Bay Area this was the ONLY place I would go for piercings! They were always very informative and helpful and the piercings were done so quickly and professionally they were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest there really isn't anything left to say! It's great. GO! I found out about Body M through Yelp (thank you Yelp!) and took my friend, who was visiting from back home, to go get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My roomie and I had our noses pierced by Oscar. He was great. After we picked our jewelry we went to the back room. He looked at the nose, I knew I wanted the left side, marked it and then pierced...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday night, I decided I was going to get my tragus & cartilage pierced the next day. Opened my browser, got on Yelp and searched "piercings". Body Manipulations came up & I went with it. 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A girlfriend and I went here last month to get our noses pierced and it was a wonderful experience. Christopher our piercings and he was really wonderful. He took the time to explain everything and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ellie did a fantastic job on script across my chest. She was funny, super nice, professional, quick and her work was -perfect-. she worked with me and gave her opinion (which I really appreciated)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been using yelp to check out places and shtuff BUT now I've become a member just to write my very 1st review on Body Manipulations. so yea you know it was THAT good. I've carefully chosen this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say Body Manipulations is 5-Star popular for a reason!!Had an appt w/ Elle for a touch up to a white tattoo I have on my wrist & made a point to get there a bit early for a new...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scarification: Paul. Very patient and friendly. I got mine done in 1999 and then touched up again in 2006. Paul was great and I would highly recommend him. Unfortunately they apparently don't do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I signed up for a Yelp account just to review these guys. They are AWESOME.I got my nose pierced back in January, and it was the easiest thing ever. Christopher put me completely at ease, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay, so I have been getting tattooed by Ellie for about five years now and have made the pilgrimage to Body Manipulations ever since she came to grace their shop a few years ago. She has done a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am always hesitant to write reviews on sites like these because I feel like experiences are so individual and can be manipulated by such forces outside of what is happening that for what may be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just need to make sure this place knows how awesomely skilled they really are.So, 12 years ago, my 14th birthday, my mom takes me to get my eyebrow pierced. I am UBER afraid of needles but I really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
another rave review for Eldo.as you know (or probably you dont know) i often have a favorite person place or thing.this gentlemanly fellow is my new favorite person. i had a sick ear that needed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my ears stretched here by Paul first and then Chris. They are awesome. Yay, Body Manipulations. 5 stars for you!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been coming here since 2001 and they're still great. (I have an eyebrow piercing and got my ears stretched.) The staff is professional, knowledgeable, and cool. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There was this one year I was visiting San Francisco and staying in the Mission with a friend for a month. I waled up 16th street at some point and was awed by their window. A dirty white bunny with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Friday the 13th and I'm celebrating the last day of my first quarter at ACTCM by piercing my beautiful little nose! I walked in and the staff treated me with respect and professionalism (and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, if I could give them 10 stars I would.I've wanted to get my nose pierced for years and was always a little bit on the scared side. After a friend got hers pierced (somewhere else) I finally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i may be in love with christopher. i am thinking of having my entire body pierced, simply so i might see him more often. as it is, i find reason to adjust various piercings as often as possible, just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's lunch time! You know what that means... time to make a pit stop to Body Manipulations! I was in, out, and still had time to grab a bite to eat.I walked in with my coworker and Paul hooked me up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went with my friend to get her ears stretched, felt really impulsive and got my tragus pierced! it looks really cute. everything is very clean, and the staff is very knowledgable and they are all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my nose pierced by Chris. He did a great job, and I felt that he really wanted to see me happy with the piercing. They have a great jewelry selection - I can't wait to go back for something...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped in today to get my nose pierced, and had the BEST experience...ELDO was knowledgeable, sweet, and oh-so-professional. Like everyone stated on here, this place is immaculate! Oh, and I was in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came in to get a piecing they were very professional and kind, highly recombine
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here Friday afternoon and was done by Ellie. I made an appointment the day before just in case, although they do take walk-ins. They charge $80 minimum and $160/hr. It was my first tattoo,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Colin Stevens.I have been working on my sleeve for a few years now. I met with Colin and told him what I basically wanted and I have let him do the rest. He is a master-artist and is incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect place to go in SF to get that "I just have to get in now" out of your system.. and of coarse the well thought out "I have always wanted it" as well.. it's tops! Paul and the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have several tattoos, each of which marks the ending of a relationship with some jerk who had no idea how good he had it with me.Luckily, at some point, I got a tattoo which I regretted immediately,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely earned the 5 stars!I had my nose pierced here last August, and it was a simply wonderful experience last. After a little chat with Paul, I told him I'd think about it, and left. I returned...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars...I don't recall the first time I got my ears pierced. It seems I was a mere babe in arms of 2-3 weeks when someone (a nurse?) used needle and thread to do the deed.The second time was for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lives up to the Yelp hype!I was thinking about getting my navel & helix pierced again (yeah, I know... I'm so fickle about my piercings) so I decided to come here instead of the typical places on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this is the first 5 star place I've seen on Yelp! But I'm not surprised at all. Yes, Paul Stoll is the greatest. The first time I came here was when I was just 18...I won't say how many years...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to get my first tattoo. It was a spur of the moment but i really wanted to get it done at Body M.... it was the first tattoo/piercing parlor that I had gone into in SF... a year prior....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The cleanest and most professional-looking facility I've seen in the city, plus they've got a friendly staff. This is the second time I've gone back to Body Manipulations. The first time I got an ear...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a religious woman, but I'm ready to preach the gospel of Paul Stoll. Clearly he's a divine entity if he can shove a piece of metal through my nose and have me feel no pain, not to mention like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing but absolute perfection and satisfaction. I went in a while back to have my septum pierced. Christopher was mellow, extremely calming, soft spoken, and confident. He pierced me with one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been poked, prodded and stretched over the years here, and never had a bad experience (other than the painful stretching of a certain type of genital piercing, of which I in no way blame them,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great. My mom took my sis and I to get our noses pierced here when we were 15. All the staff were completely professional and polite. Unlike the surliness and lack of customer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, professional, and honest. I thought i had to get a hole re-opened, for which they could have totally charged me, and I would have been none the wiser. They saved me a bundle of money and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got my cheeks pierced here, and the guy fucked it up and had to pierce my right cheek 2 times. It felt good at the time...I plan on getting scarification done here, mostly because of the reputation...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to get some work done and was new to San Francisco, so I hit up yelp. Y'all had sent me to the right place. Paul over at Body Manipulations was super friendly, professional and made me feel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly, quick and painless service (I just went to get my cartilage piercing changed), and fun people.I'd go again for any of my piercing needs.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you have a teenage sister you care about who feels compelled to get a 3rd nostril for her 18th birthday?(I do)Then do the right thing and take her to see Uncle Eldo and the staff at Body M. They're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i only went in here to get my jewelery switched out [after five years!] but the staff were very friendly, i was able to get in and get out in under twenty minutes and it was clean and professional....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to get my nose piercing changed. They changed it, adjusted my old jewelry, and only charged me the cost of the new jewelry. The new jewelry was a little pricey, but it was white gold,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my earlobes pierced by Eldo Chan. He reviewed the different jewelry options with me, explained every step of the process, and executed the piercing itself with perfectly steady, quick motions....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love love love this place.I've been pierced by Eldo and Christopher (nose, cartilage, tragus) and have been a pleasant experience...despite the fact they are shoving a needle through you....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had my nose re-pierced yesterday by Paul. I was hesitant to get it done due to prior memories of a friend's piercing experience (overseas).However, I got the urge, I did some research on Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go to for body piercing in a clean, sterile environment by experienced professionals. When I got my piercing here, John walked me through everything he was doing. Inevitably I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are the best. I've been going to Body Manipulations for about 2 years now. I've been pierced by Christopher 3 times & Paul 4 others, plus 2 brands by him. They are super helpful (answering...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I had this hole that I hadn't used for a while, and to tell you the truth I thought it had closed up for good. I mean, if you don't put anything in your hole for a long time, that can happen....
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The tattooing that Tex has done for me has changed my life!We started with a small design on one of my arms. After meeting Tex and seeing the quality of her work, I was hooked. Less than a year later...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice for the same thing. A simple nose piercing. I first came here 9 years ago when I was 17 and I brought my mom since you can't get serviced without a parent if your under 18. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Body Manipulations for over ten years now (ever since they were off of Haight)...WOW! Every time I go, it is to get my nose re-pierced because when I get pregnant my nose swells,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend came from Chicago for her Birthday and we got the crazy idea to pierce something together. We were given Body manipulations as the place to go and could not be happier to have had Eldo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was always told that once you pierce your ears, they never close. Whoever the hell told me that totally LIED. I went to put some earrings in the other day and just about drew blood. Now, it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I got both of my nipples pierced here. I chose this place because they seem to have an excellent reputation, and because a friend had her nipples pierced here and recommended them, so I am sorry to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place for anything you want on your body.My roomie and I came her to get her belly button down. Eldo is awesome he is just so sweet. He paid special attention to what he was doing....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eldo is simply the best. Rockinest piercer evah!Look: If you want to get a piercing, don't even consider going anywhere else. He's gentle, well-versed, knowledgeable, patient, and, I believe, has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note this review for TEX's tattoos. i finally got the first of many pieces i have been wanting last week from TEX. i met with her about 6 weeks ago for an initial consult. and this was the soonest i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Christopher, I do so love you and the work that you do!It's really a gift, the ability to advise, counsel and make manifest one's self-expression through body modification and I thank you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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body manip prides themselves in cleanliness. i got my belly pierced here back in 2000 and never had any problems with the healing. i recommended my cousin for his labret and his healing was cake too. back...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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the people at body manipulations made my piercing experience enjoyable and pain free! i will go no where else but here for future piercings. The place is extremely clean, i suggest anyone interested in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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this place is really really clean, which is what my biggest concern is when it comes to tattoos, piercings or branding. i've had my monroe pierced here and have recommended this place to many others.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have 13 piercings, and have had only two done here - i really wish i had known about this place before i began my piercing regade. i've been hole punched by oscar and chris, and both of those boys...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I watched my old roommate get X's cauterized on each of his hands at Body Manipulations. It was not only the most painful body modification I've witnessed but the smelliest. I didn't anticipate the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this shop.. Recommended to me by an ex, I will never go anywhere else. Christopher has been amazing and done all of my piercings even the un-mentionables. Its been almost a year since my last...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time today, not to get pierced or tattoo'd , but to get some new jewelry, as I could tell from their website that they had a better selection than most shops, including stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect. I've only ever been pierced by one other person/shop but, in retrospect, that was total shit compared to body m's standards of safety and cleanliness. The shop itself is spotless, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only for Tex the Tattoo Artist. She is extremely professional and takes pride in her work. She listens to your input and suggests what she thinks would be cool or different relative...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I've had five piercings done here. Really? I didn't even realize. Chris is my piercer and even though he comes off really mild manned and quiet, he's super friendly. But then I do talk a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so, there was a dare made..."i'll do it if you do it" you all know how it goes. we were having brunch the day after my birthday weekend celebration, probably somewhat hung over from the prior...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my best piercing here. The staff made me feel comfortable and were very knowledgable about piercing. They were extremely sterile:) and really took the time to explain to me how to keep my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes Ladies and Gentlemen....YET ANOTHER 5 STAR RATING! I just got back from Body Manipulations today after getting my first piercing (okay, so I had my earlobes pierced when I was like 2 months old...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all -- 5 stars for the cactus in the window.Aside from that -- 5 more stars for Tex, their tattoo artist. I went to her on the recommendation of a friend. I didn't know what I wanted, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i fell in love with body manipulations... actually, that's not true. i fell in love with one of their piercers, and now he can pierce me in the privacy of our own home! pretty convenient really. but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service with quality products and deftness in execution of their piercings.Go see Christopher.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! I walked in and was greeted right away by Eldo. He helped me decided on jewelry and gave helpful suggestions. Although I was working on holes 10 and 11 I was nervous. He knew this and let...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After going to Body Manipulations, I will never go anywhere else again.I got my nose pierced when I was 16, and was so impressed (even then) at how professional everyone was. They keep a very clean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Everyone is really nice, and Chris didn't even jump at my bloody murder scream. I've been back there a total of three times now and am totally satisfied with the work and the people,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is "THE" place for piercings. Why? Knowledgeable and helpful piercers (is that a word?) who answer your every question and are patient. Did not feel intimated ,as some piercing and tattoo places...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I am officially a bandwagon girl. This is so hard for me to say. I detest the bandwagon. But, in this case, I gotta give props. They know what they are doing here. I lost two nostril...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt, the best piercing studio in city. No pressure, laid back and very professional. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Great for first timers or those just looking for some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent piercing experience. The guy who pierced me was excellent. Super professional. He really cared about doing it properly and doing the piercing at the perfect angle, etc. AMAZING! 5...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'll make this quick and easy -- cuz that's what my experience was like. the folks at body manipulations are nice, helpful, and fast.just got my ear holes stretched a bit, and i was in and out of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
VERY professional and clean...yes getting my nose pierced hurt like a Mo'Fo but I was relieved to know that the needle they used was not used on someone with Hep B or any other illness/disease...VERY...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not really much to say here. I wanted a tattoo that featured zen calligraphy, and what do you know? Colin Stevens studied zen calligraphy. He nailed the design, down to the smallest detail. Compared...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They are the f'n bomb. Have always had great experiences. The staff rock and they stock great jewelry. If they don't have it they can get it for you. I got my ears pierced when I took my daughter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so the reviews here are TRUE. I've been thinking about getting my nipples pierced for YEARS, and now that I'm turning 40 in a half a year I'm doing all of the crazy midlife crisis stuff I should...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this business is beyond helpful and professional. I was going for a simple ear piercing and was blown away by the service I received. Fantastic advice, clean environment,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to start by saying that most of my problems stemmed from poor communication between myself and the piercer. I'm also going to add that the final result seems to be doing fine, that the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My experience here was great and even to this day I still have the work they did. I will return if I ever have need of their services. They care about their work and are very knowledgeable.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A month ago I was sitting with my friend, Kevin, telling him how sexy I thought nipple piercings were, but how I wasn't the type of girl to get it done.Why not? He says.Ha ha, I say. But then I got to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i first went here a few years ago to get help with some piercings i'd had done elsewhere. eldo was the first person i met there, and because he was so awesome (professional AND super nice), i've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very professional. I've had several piercings done here and am happy with all of them. Christopher is very cool!
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got pierced here YEARS ago, 9 to be exact...the fellow's name was Vaughan. Very professional, I felt completely at ease, despite the INTENSE pain. The five stars comes from the amazing service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just got back from Body Manipulations and had a great experience with the staff. Especially, Oscar. I initially went in to get a pair of spiral earrings (they have a great assortment of jewelry)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently got a tattoo from Tex and can say that I am mighty pleased. She was friendly, professional and her design was beautiful. It was exactly what I wanted.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never feel intimidated at Body Manu like i do at some other shops. I am kind of a whore with my piercings and tattoos and have been to four or five shops in San Francisco. I feel like the others...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it more stars if I could. I have been going here for YEARS, and my latest thing is the Microderm implant courtesy of Paul. I have this sun tattoo on the back of my neck, and right in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BM is awesome! I'm really happy I decided to go there for a piercing. Eldo did my Septum piercing and I couldn't be happier as he exclaimed "it's perfect!" after slipping in the retainer. It's dead...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paul is the best!!!! Went in for a few piercings. He took his time, answered my questions. Gave his advice and didn't pressure me into what he wanted to do. He explained everything well and was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing that struck me about this shop is that they don't have the typical "flash" art that a lot of tattoo shops have on the wall. They do have some books of tattoos and piercings. Some of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, I will not let another place put holes in me. Everyone there is super nice and they know their shit.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my nipples piereced. My nerves were completely shot when I showed up to have this done. I made it just before they stopped piercing for the evening which is 6:30pm. This place was very well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got my tongue pierced here over 10 years ago. My first piercing of many, besides my ears which were done with a gun when I was 6. Had a fantastic experience, for what would typically be not a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
belly piercing here more than 5 years ago -- PERFECTION! didn't hurt a bit...professional staff who know their shit...so don't go anywhere else!
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff are all incredibly professional and friendly. Definitely check out the books of their work while you're waiting, but steel thyself if you're going to look at the book with genital piercings....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best piercing place I've been to. I brought my little sister here on her 18th birthday for her first legal adult piercing, too. Joey was super cool every time I went. Clean, professional, great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my belly pierced here years and years and years ago. I looked into a ton of places before deciding on this one and I'm thankful I did. I remember going in, picking my jewelry, kicking back in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, they are very clean & make you feel so comfortable. I have gotten so many piercings done here......
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and their website. I orginally went in hoping to get a navel pierced but Eldo looked to see if my navel was suitable for it. Turns out it wasn't but good thing he told me I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my both nipples pierced here, the right one was my first piercing ever. They didn't even bat an eye that I don't have any "previous work" and I chose to go here because of the magnificent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! I just had my first body piercing there (nipple) and they did a great job. They answered all my questions, were fun, and I didn't ever feel rushed or uncomfortable.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to say anything new, but the folks here just have to get props. I've been coming here for work and jewelry since 1998 and the customer service is still great. In fact, I'd even say its...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got my nose pierced here. Eldo is the best. Highly recommended for all your orifices.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where i got my Tongue and eyebrow pierced many years ago. This place is clean and the staff is very professional. They discuss all the aspects of getting work down and what to expect when you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my first piercing, I chose Body M through all the rave Yelp! reviews. I'm glad I did.1. Friendly2. Clean3. Knowledgeable4. Reassuring5. Easy6. Quick7. ComforTing with a capital T (they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, very clean, highly recommended for your piercings and tattoos, all of that. But really, don't go to Body Manipulations for all those generic reason; go because it's perhaps the MOST...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got a tragus piercing here - my first piercing, outside of earlobes! I really liked the lack of pretention - no one made me feel like I was someone's soccer mom, because I wasn't coming in with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place to get pierced. I started stretching my ears here in July 2006 and I have been going back ever since, even after I went away to school! Good customer service, very friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Def nice. And clean. Clean is always good in piercings. I've had some bad piercing experiences, but none involving BM.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just got my first piercing and they were great. I was nervous, but the staff is really wonderful and supportive. I love the selection of jewelry
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place did my nose piercing last summer. I did have to go back to have it adjusted (standard, and free) and then switched out for a smaller stud when they told me I was good to do that. The second...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the penis-shaped cactus in the window!It brings new meaning to 'prickly cactus'.I will miss random things like this in my neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
V nice folks with a good selection of jewelry. They never make fun of me because I can't change out my own nose rings. Better to let the professionals do it I say. Besides it might be nice to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my tongue (#10) and right conch (#11) piercings here in December with Christopher. They came highly recommended, which is why I drove all the way to the Mission from the South Bay.I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place as much as I love any place whose primary business is perforation.I've been perforated four times on two separate visits. Once I got teeny tiny earrings put in my earlobes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i never reviewed them when i got my piercing done, and since they deserve their good props, i'm sending them their way.staff- nice, knowledgable, and professional.the place is steril, so don't worry,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had all but two of my piercings performed here, definately worth it.Their stuff is all top quality, and I would reccomend them to my mom, even though she'd be freaked out by the books full of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a piercing, go here, see Eldo. Professional, competent, friendly, informative staff with no attitude. Immaculately clean. They take sterilization seriously. They take piercing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to get pierced in San Francisco, this is the place to go.I've had more piercings and stretchings here than I can remember (starting more than 10 years ago). Paul, Christopher, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm suprised I haven't written a review about this place yet, but went in about six months ago to get my nipples pierced, after much trepidation. I had been there before, so I knew the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First ear piercing: place - Hillsdale mall method - gunresults - infection, puss galore and sufficiently gross Second ear piercing: place - Body Manipulations method - good old fashioned needle...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for this place. I love their jewelry, tho they don't have a HUGE collection and the phallic cactus in the window is superb. Their books are pretty good, love the photos of what they've done and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic! I went in to get my first piercing ever a few days ago and I was thoroughly impressed with their site: It was clean, neat and professional-looking. The guy who pierced my ear,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
clearly, this place has the nicest piercing staff i've encountered in sf. the facility was extremely clean and tidy, and also, both workers on staff were happy to assist in my septum ring decision....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to get pierced in the city...professional and knowledgable staff...albeit a bit hipsterish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my second piercing and they were great, I regret the fact that I got my first one done someplace else in the City. I would always recommend BM.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best piercing place that I have ever been to. I went in to get an orbital finished up and it was clean, fast and they were very nice, asking each other's opinions on how big of a ring to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a piercing here and I'm not going to say where but it hurt like a fucker and I almost cried. But afterwards, I was totally happy with it. BM is a professional and sanitary place to get a tatoo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around for 17 years and many of the locals know to go here whenever they feel like punching a hole or two in their epidermis. Body Manipulation's staff is professional, clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Body Manipulations has knowledgeable, friendly people. The staff will always give you advice and help with any concerns you have. The studio is very clean and it's obvious that everyone who works there cares...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything you read about customer service is true. Everyone was down-to-earth & knowledgeable. I also appreciate the fact that they ordered the right size piercing for me rather than sell me one that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first (and only) piercing done here several years ago. It was just an earlobe piercing, but I was apprehensive about it. The extensively pierced/branded/tattooed guy who did my piercing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful service! I had gone to three different places this past Sunday to get my nape pierced. Cold Steel's piercer wasn't there (they were rude too!) Then I went to Gotham and they didn't have the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not bad. I was getting ink done next door at ??? ( damm forgot his name it's been awhile Well anyways the guy is the best at asian flavor tattoos I recommend him. But the body...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tight not cause Ive ever gotten work done here, but Ive hung out here with various friends and its just a fun place to hang out. And Ive never seen an unsatisfied customer. Ive seen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service varies, but overall I love Body Manipulations. The staff really puts you at ease.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had just moved to ny before sept 11. a month later i made my trip home, got my nosed pierced and had the best conversation about the two coasts, places to get things pierced in ny and my college...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to get piercings. The place is very clean and the staff is great and patient.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to have a few pieces of tricky ear jewelry (pressure ball and barbell) taken out at the hospital and when I got home, found myself unable to put them back in. So I stopped by Body M and they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Next time I need my body manipulated, I'm coming straight here. In the mean time, 4 stars for the most awesome window display ever. Go carnivorous bunnies and phallic cacti with balls!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I would turn the pages of my Victoria's Secret catalogues or any of my favorite fashion mags, I would always stop to stare at the lovely tummies with a belly button piercing. It's SEXY!So after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to get my ear lobes re-pierced but have always been putting it off because I am a wuss when it comes to pain and I when I had them orignially pierced they had become infected and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I woke up a few days after my 18th birthday and wanted to get something "done". I had just dyed my hair, so that was out. Ah ha! I know, I thought - I'll get my nipples pierced! And lo and behold, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite piercers anywhere, and i've had plenty of holes poked in me. the staff is professional and the shop is immaculate. i couldn't hope for more.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went in to get my navel piercing done here last saturday. I am very satisfied. The place is clean, and the staff is super-friendly to me. They are willing to answer any questions you have and want...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a problem, if I see a piercing place on the street I feel like I HAVE TO walk in, just to look. Okay, sometimes I do more than look and buy jewelry here and there, but Body M is still my all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gotten all my piercing (nose and both nipples) there and love this place. maybe it's because i went on a weeknight both times and so they were super chill and nice to me. the place is clean...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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The oldest and thew best Body modification place in all the west coast! Eldo is super rad, as is the owner Paul. Cleanest, friendly staff ever! let them poke you... you'll love it.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want holes in your body? Go here. I've gotten four things pierced here (and no, I'm not telling where) and still have all of them. Hygiene matters a lot to me, especially when needles are involved,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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This is a great place to go to when you are looking to get a piercing of some kind or just to look for jewlery. I went in this store when I was walking in the neighborhood, and I was surprised at the...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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I was recommended by a friend to Body Manipulations to buy jewelry..but I found out it was more than that. They offered to do piercing and tattoos. I got myself a nice new ring and piecing in my ear. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, competent, and friendly, Oscar was great, and they have Dr. Seuss paper on the chair in the back...hey, it's the little things that make me happy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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This place is where I got a second peircing in my ear. They are very clean here and I had a variety of earrings to chose from for the employees to use when they pierced my ears for the second time. I am very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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I've been coming here for over 7years. My first piercing was done by Vaughn-the owner at that time-who did a fabulous job! I didn't even know he was done since it didn't hurt at all. Since then, I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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I was recommended by a friend to Body Manipulations to buy jewelry..but I found out it was more than that. They offered to do piercing and tattoos. I got myself a nice new ring and piecing in my ear. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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...this is a good place to go. The crew at BM are competent, clean, and personable. Most of them have many years of experience, though there are a few newbies among them. (Check the website for bios if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Body manipulations is an excellent choice if you are searching for a piercing location. The staff is professional and extremely experienced, equipment is sterile, and the jewlery selection is magnificent. A...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Body Manipulations is agreat place to go to when your looking for jewely. There is a great varierty of jewelry for reasonable prices and the customer service is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta disagree with you Cyan. I just went in to get some jewelry replaced and was helped by Eldo. He was friendly and warm and treated me very well. Even though I wasn't actually getting pierced he...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very clean and hip place. They did a perfect job with my monroe!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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This is a good place to get your body pierced. I only wanted to get my ear pierced (no crazy tongue or nose piercings for me), and my friends recommended this place to me. I was pretty nervous but t...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Ever since Black & Blue Tattoo lost their piercer, I've recommended Chris at Body Manipulations to everyone in the Mission who needs a piercer. Their jewelry is good quality and fairly priced, they practice...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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...Body Manipulations is a clean, professional and creative place to fulfill all of your manipulative inclinations. Excellent jewelry selection and the most unbelievably well trained and professional staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First nipple piercings were done here, oh, about a million years ago in their old locale and I think they have gotten better with age. Professional, smart, clean.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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I got my eyebrow pierced here years ago. They really made me feel comfortable (it was the first of many piercings) and thoroughly went through aftercare -- unlike many other places that I have subsequently...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hm, I've had great experiences at Body M. They were VERY clean, super-competant and lacked the "SO much cooler than thou" attitude I've found at other piercing places. I would recommend them highly....
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another piercing place that could learn a thing or two about customer service. Body Manipulations is an extraordinary place with very competent staff. They are extremely clean and take every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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Have a hankering to get pierced? Need new jewlery to put in your septum? Then this is your place. The folks who work here are friendly, knowledgeable and pretty damn cool. The space is clean. Customer service...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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