I got my nose pierced a few months back at Amulet by Ryan (female). She was amazing and made me feel totally calm. Everything used was sterile and she explained the process for me, so i knew what was going on each step of the way. When I got my nose pierced it didn't even hurt, and it didn't bleed.
Also the next week I went back with a friend (she forgot her ID the first time) for her to get her cartilage pierced. As far as I know her experience was really good too. She also had Ryan as her Piercer. Her cartilage piercing hurt a bit more and bled quite a bit, but she was very happy with the results.
I plan to go back soon because I want another piercing...not sure what though...
Pros: Best and most sterile piercing place in Grand Rapids
Cons: Sort of a bad part of town
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