Om Tattooz and Body Piercing

Om Tattooz and Body Piercing is on Main Street at the corner of Von Brandis Street in Johannesburg's CBD. Although it offers tattoos, the reviews here are mostly about piercings, and almost all of them credit the same person: Raj.

What reviewers liked

• Clear explanations. Kwame says Raj was super friendly and explained everything, and Mbali says he talked her through each of her piercings thoroughly and was very patient.
• Less pain than expected. Kwame barely felt his ear piercings and describes the nose as a five-second pinch. Lueshane says it was the little pinch Raj had warned about, and Mbali reports no pain at all for her nose and smiley piercings, both done in under ten minutes.
• Aftercare advice. Makai says Raj gives good advice on caring for a new piercing and was very informative.
• Customer service. Siseko calls it the best customer service around and recommends asking for Raj.

Good to know before you book

Listen closely to the aftercare talk. Lueshane says the piercing healed within about three weeks with no infection, which matches the advice Makai describes getting. Kwame chose the shop after comparing ratings in the area and was not disappointed. Several reviewers describe quick visits, so a simple piercing may not take long, but none of the reviews mention whether they booked ahead or walked in, so it is worth phoning first. Reviews do not cover the tattoo side in any detail, or prices, so ask about both directly. The reviews contain no complaints.