avoid black lotus like the plague. very unprofessional and the guy that does the piercings, Joe or something, is a creeper. like, seriously. he likes to flirt with the female customers and the staff like to gossip about their customers once they leave. the staff is also really...moody. i can't think of another word to describe it. one day, they love you and they're all up for talking and the next, they have an attitude and barely speak to you. i don't know any of the staff personally, but i've been there on numerous occasions (twice to actually get work done) and one thing is for sure: they DO NOT give clear aftercare instructions (which is a MUST for any tattoo/piercing shop you go to.) no one at black lotus ever sat me down and talked me through aftercare, so prepare to do a lot of internet searching and bmezine browsing. they rush through customers and don't allow you to choose your own jewelry for your piercings so don't even bother asking. i know they give discounts to SSU and SRJC students, but would you rather have an ugly, infected/rejected, and scarred body modification or save a couple of bucks? trust me, it's not worth it. if you're serious about getting a tattoo or a piercing, do your research and DO NOT go to BLACK LOTUS.
Pros: cheap
Cons: unprofessional, slightly unsanitary, rude staff, not allowed to choose jewelry
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