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Review of the Hole Look

The Hole Look: A One-Stop Shop for Body Art Enthusiasts

The Hole Look is a tattoo and piercing shop located in Anchorage, Alaska. It offers a wide range of services, including body piercing, tattooing, permanent make-up, and hair removal. The shop has a team of experienced and skilled artists who are passionate about their craft and dedicated to providing quality service to their clients.

The shop has a clean and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. They take the time to listen to their clients’ needs and preferences and offer expert advice on the best options for them. The shop also has a great selection of high-quality jewelry and tattoo ink, ensuring that clients get the best value for their money.

While the shop has received some negative reviews from customers who had bad experiences, it is important to note that these are isolated incidents. The majority of customers have had positive experiences and have praised the shop for its professionalism, cleanliness, and excellent customer service.

If you are looking for a reliable and reputable body art shop in Anchorage, The Hole Look is definitely worth checking out. Whether you are looking to get a new tattoo, a piercing, or any other body art, the shop has got you covered. With its team of talented artists and friendly staff, you are sure to have a great experience at The Hole Look.

From the business

"Voted "Best of Alaska" Tattoo & Piercing Studio. 4 Tattoo Artists, 4 Body Piercers, 1 Cosmetic Tattooer, 1 Esthetician under 1 roof!!"

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

the Hole Look Reviews - 99

4.3
Quality
5.0
Location
5.0
Price
4.0
Service
4.5
Natalie Banaszak

Natalie Banaszak

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Great Service Painless Piercings Quick Healing Helpful Staff Good Jewelry Selection Possible Future Tattoo

Absolutely fabulous service! I’ve gotten 5 piercings done so far here from Blake, and they’ve all been painless (I’m a total wimp when it comes to needles so this was comforting) and the healing was quick and without the usual soreness, Blake explained the piercing care instructions thoroughly and answered any questions I had. The girls at the counter were incredibly kind and helped me pick out the perfect jewelry set to accompany my other piercings. I will definitely make another appointment when I’m in town, maybe even for a tattoo if I can muster up some bravery.

Kaleigh Pannone

Kaleigh Pannone

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Professional Clean Thorough Thoughtful High End Jewelry

Professional, clean, thorough, and thoughtful. Walk-ins can be tough to get and they do book out but the wait is worth it.
Gorgeous, high end jewelry options.

Dominique Henry

Dominique Henry

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Great Service Comfortable Experience Friendly Staff

I booked an appointment for me and my brother to get lip and nose piercings and it was by far the best service I’ve ever had in a appointment. Taryl made me feel so comfortable and was very accommodating. My piercings look so good. And when you walk in the front door people are so friendly immediately. I will get my piercings through Taryl from here on out🙌🏽

Cailee Byers

Cailee Byers

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Unprofessional Disrespectful Accusation

On any other day I’d rate The Hole Look 5/5 stars, but today I experience a level of disrespect that I have never encountered by piercer at this shop.

I’ve been going to The Hole Look for approximately three years and have gotten 6 ear piercings and 3 facial piercings. I’ve had every piercer at least once and all the counter staff are fantastic and friendly people. Today however, I was turned away by the piercer for something I DID NOT do.

I arrived for a lobe stretch with my friend who wanted to get a nostril piercing (she is also a long time regular) and we were filling out paperwork when the counter staff told me that the piercer needed to speak with me real quick. From the conversation we had prior, I assumed it was about the gauge size or maybe she wanted to see if I was actually ready for the next stretch. Roughly a month ago, the piercer checked my ears after piercing my daith for me, and told me to wait a little bit longer before the next stretch.

When the piercer came out, she told me that she wasn’t comfortable seeing me for anymore piercings. She said “you’ve cussed at me and had really bad energy during the piercings so you’re going to need to find a different piercer”. My friend and I were shocked, I had never cussed at a piercer. Of course, I’ve swore I will never deny that. PIERCINGS HURT! but I’ve never once directed those words at a piercer, tattoo artist or anyone providing me a service. EVER. Naturally my first instinct was to tell her “Oh.. but.. I haven’t ever cussed at you…” she continued and said “well, you did and your nervous and anxiety are really overwhelming so I don’t think I’m the piercer for you.” Not only did she have several opportunities to make me aware of her feelings towards me as a client PRIOR to me trying to schedule today, she did it in front of other clients and the rest of the staff.. I felt embarrassed, disrespected and very hurt by a shop that I had been going to for several years now.

This piercer has done two jewelry insertions, one lobe stretch, a septum piercing (which had scar tissue, so it hurt a lot.) and a daith (the most painful piercing I’ve had to date)

I understand turning down a client who’s nerves make you overwhelmed, that was never the issue.. this piercer accused me of something that isn’t even in my character to do. When I am pierced, I talk a lot. I have anxiety from trauma and I understand that they can be overwhelming for a piercer and make them lose confidence in a client, but to blame your client and lie about a scenario to justify your refusal of service is beyond unprofessional. I hope this piercer was confusing me for another client as I can not comprehend how she could have interpreted anything I’ve done as cussing at her.

I don’t know if I’ll ever be back, but hopefully someday.

Alexandria Wenninger

Alexandria Wenninger

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Lovely Jewelry Great Piercer Custom Colors

This is a really nice shop with so many lovely jewelry options. I got a floating navel from Kailee and I love it! I was excited to see Kailee pierces here now, I've gotten a daith from her before too at another shop, both my piercings from her are absolutely perfect. She's super sweet and a great piercer, I highly recommend her. Also, this shop has an anodizer and can make custom colors which is really cool!

Brooke Hernandez

Brooke Hernandez

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Poor Customer Service Overpriced

I don’t usually review places but I’m very upset. I went in to get a new nostril hoop. I already had one in but wanted a new style. The guy that sold me it measured the one in my nose to be sure it was the same size as the new one. When he brought it out I stated that it looked rather big and he said it was the same size as the one I already have in and that once it’s in my nose it would look the same. I purchased the new one for $160, when I got to my car and switched it out it was noticeably WAY bigger than my previous one and looked ridiculous on me. I walked right back in and told him it was obviously not the same size and he agreed with me but offered no solutions. I understand a no return policy but when I was promised a size when purchasing and was sold an incorrect size especially for that dollar amount I expect a company to make it right. I am very upset that I wasted $160 on jewelry I can not wear.

Nick Singor

Nick Singor

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Poor Customer Service Overbooked

If you are a person who is thinking about walking in, good luck. I would recommend an appointment. We walked in on a Saturday, didn't expect to be assisted with our request that day, and was told they were booked within the first 30 mins of opening. Understandable. The lady up front recommended us to come in before 12 when they open for walk ins tomorrow. We showed up 15-20 mins the next day prior to the doors opening (mind you, there were 4 people in line and we were 5th) and STILL was told they were booked. It was the craziest thing. There was lack of empathy with the people up front and it didn't make sense how the whole day could've been booked when we were one of the few who showed up prior to the doors opening. The reason they gave us was it could've been emergency situations. I understand and fully empathize with emergencies. However, if it was an emergency, they'd be right there front and center ready to get taken care of. Or go to the doctor. IDK. This review is targeted to the future walk-ins. Good luck :)

Elyzabeth Gimarc

Ive been getting pierced here since 2013...very clean, kind, and informative! Come for a holesome experience!!

Olivia LH

Olivia LH

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Great Experience Knowledgeable Staff Comfortable Piercing Quick Piercing Cute Jewelry Detailed Care Instructions Recommend

I got my helix pierced by Blake a couple days ago, the experience was perfect. Everyone was super nice and knowledgeable. Blake made me feel totally comfortable. The piercing was quick and I barely felt it! They had a great selection of super cute jewelry and explained how to care for the piercing in great detail. I would definitely recommend them!

Krysta Figueroa

Krysta Figueroa

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Piercing Madison Informative Relaxing Quick Easy Worth the Money

I came here to get my nipples pierced 2 mo
This ago from Madison and I wish she could’ve done all my other piercings (which I have a lot). I was nervous about if it would be awkward but it was never awkward it was very relaxing. She was so informative and made sure she knew you were ready. I came in to size down and it was so quick easy and didn’t feel anything at all! I recommend Madison 6/5 stars! Worth every penny.

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