I found Tru piercing online, I was super intrigued with her covid safety policies. I really appreciate her effort to keep us all safe. That being said, I love her fine jewelry selection and the environment! Vanessa was great at helping me decide on what would fit me best and making a plan for future piercings! She was very gentle and quick during the process! I will definitely return and I highly recommend her!

I was able to get beautiful piercings done by Vanessa! The whole experience was very professional and she made me feel very comfortable. I chose to do artists choice and she took the time to give me different options with different jewelry choices as well. It was all very thorough and thoughtful! I was so satisfied with the not only the prep but the process of it all. Additionally, I loved the location and the interior design was beautiful!Here is a before and after 😍

I can not begin to describe how amazing of an experience my piercings were with Tru Piercings. Vanessa and her receptionist were both highly professional and courteous. Also, given the pandemic, their attention to hygiene and sanitation beyond industry standards was highly appreciated. As it was my first time getting a piercing, Vanessa was amazing and highlighted my current jewelry aesthetics and recommended some great jewelry choices. The piercing was painless and quick and she performed it with the utmost care and transparency which definitely helped ease my nerves. Lastly, I got an amazingly cute aftercare box with some candy, the wound wash, a handwritten card, and a cute rose quartz! As others have said, the prices are slightly higher, but the quality of work and peace of mind are more than worth the extra cost. I will definitely be coming back to get more work done!

I went in with a small idea on what I wanted but just knew I needed my ear fixed. Vanessa is amazing. We sat and had the constitution, she digitally mocked something up while we spoke. After that she pulled the actual pieces and showed me what she was envisioning this was the moment I was in love. She got ready and completely changed what I had. I have never felt so satisfied with a piercer before. She takes all the proper steps for your safety and her own. I know I will be back and telling everyone that she is the only person allowed to pierce me going forward.

I got a third lower lobe and a mid helix piercing here. Vanessa talks you through everything and gives you techniques to make the piercing not so painful. I had a bad adrenaline come down after (fainting, puking, muted sounds, the whole shebang). Vanessa was so sweet and professional (even though I’m apparently only the second time it’s happened in ten years!!) and helped me feel not so embarrassed. Her aftercare instructions are super clear and she has them on her website as well. Definitely recommend

I am not a fan of needles at all, but really wanted a constellation piercing, and managed to get three piercings in the same appointment. I LOVED everything about this experience. I had the pleasure of working with Vanessa and she instantly made me feel at ease and very comfortable. The facility itself is very clean and I appreciated all of their safety protocols. The decor is also so beautiful, and the ambience is relaxing and enjoyable. I never thought I’d be dying to get more piercings but I’m already planning for more! The selection in jewelry was amazing and her pieces are truly beautiful.

Had a wonderful experience at Tru Piercings! Vanessa and Frankie are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and their shop is very welcoming. I did a Let a Pro Pick appointment, and walked out with a lovely conch piercing! I will be coming back for a jewelry consultation for my upcoming wedding!!

Today was my first time getting a piercing from Vanessa, I absolutely love it. Vanessa took her time and was very precise with placement. The piercing was painless for me but I have a high pain tolerance, I appreciate her notice to detail and the cute after-care box. As a person that pays attention to detail myself, I noticed this right away. I will definitely be making another appointment for 2 more piercings.

Vanessa is AMAZING!! Her jewelry is beautiful :) She makes me feel so comfortable and safe during the piercing process.

Vanessa provides a totally unique experience! She is informative and explains things in terms that are understandable. She is thoughtful and her studio is clean and beautiful! I will be going back in the future.

I have been following Tru Piercings on IG for a while and loved all of her curations. Had the pleasure of meeting her and having her pierce my conch. Let me tell you she has the magic touch because I did not feel it and feel no pain even now (next day). Can’t wait to get more piercings from her.

Vanessa is a very professional piercer. You can just tell that’s she’s been doing this for a while and knows what she’s talking about. She explains the process and also explains what she’s doing as she is doing it which made me feel very comfortable. The jewelry options she has available is very good quality. So, if you’re looking for a good piercer then she is definitely the person for you. The whole staff was very friendly and helpful.Ooh And let me express how impressed I was with the new and improved shop. It gave me spa vibes and made me feel very relaxed. Which made my experience even better.

I cant say enough good things about Vanessa and her studio. You can tell how much she loves what she does and how passionate she is about all things piercing. I have gotten a few piercings done by her and have purchased multiple pieces of jewelry from her studio and every time, everything is amazing. She truly takes the time to get to know you and build a relationship with you. You will pay a little more here than at a random street piercing studio, but youll get amazing service and quality jewelry that you just wont find anywhere else.

I came here for my first body piercing and was slightly nervous. Vanessa was amazing and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. You can tell she puts a lot of care and pride in her work and I’m beyond happy with my navel piercing. Thank you Vanessa for making this a comfortable experience :)

Vanessa was awesome, she was organized and patient (as I had a very hard time choosing which jewelry I wanted, their selection is better than any other shop Ive been to). I will absolutely be going back for more piercings in the near future!Very cool ambiance, cool music, very clean (and Covid protocols are strict, as they should be). Love this place!

I had both of my upper lobes pierced with Vanessa, and I got to talk about my goals for this piercing, which was dainty. And it came out exactly that way! I would really recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a piercing but not sure where to begin, because Vanessa really answers all your questions. I am definitely coming back here when I am ready for a new piercing, and I am glad my first non-traditional piercing was at this shop.

My online appointment was canceled twice! Went to Platinum Tattoos instead and they saw me as a walk in. Got 4 piercings done and I am extremely satisfied. Too much BS with this place. I dont know who they are Tru with... definitely not with this customer!

Vanessa was so sweet and really listened to my concerns of past failed ear piercings. My appt was for artists choice and she knew exactly what piercing to give me that would have an easier healing experience and also explained all about aftercare - with super cute takeaway box! She also looked at my other (failed) piercings and recommended a course of action if I wanted to get them reopened. Great Shop!!!

Vanessa was an absolute gem. Piercings barely hurt at all. The whole atmosphere of the shop is calming. I went in very anxious, but Vanessa talking me through the whole thing and is very easy to chat with, helping me focus on something else. Jewelry selection is beautiful with lots of options. Vanessa clearly knows exactly what she is doing, and is a master at her craft. Would 1000% trust her for all my future piercing needs. Dont hesitate to book an appointment with her, you wont regret it!

I loved the interior of the store, it was clean, pretty, and had a very professional calm vibe going. When I first pulled up I thought I was in the wrong place, but when I walked through the doors I was exactly where I needed to be. Vanessa talked me through some options when it came to my piercing (conch). She made me feel confident with what I chose and was very knowledgeable. For someone who doesn’t really have anyone to talk back and forth with about piercings I was very grateful for the conversation. I loved the little aftercare box that was handed out at the end.

Shop is clean and nice, but the location not so much. Owner knowledgeable, but kind of rude and not helpful with accommodating new customers. The owner’s attitude turned me off completely from any service from this shop. I would not recommend.

Vanessa is knowledgeable and so clean in her work. I love that shes more than just lets give you a piercing. With her you get to design what look you want on your ear and she uses high quality jewelry.

Was a smooth process from beginning to end. Would highly recommend Vanessa for anybody’s piercing experience. She explained everything well and professional.

I met with Vanessa for bilateral ear curation today. The studio is beautiful: immaculately clean. Vanessa and the staff were very welcoming and professional. They are going way above and beyond the protocols for covid. We designed both ears, and did 1 piercing today. She took her time showing me different options and listening to my likes/dislikes. She was able to incorporate a design around an existing (awkwardly placed) piercing. It came out great and is very unique. Her prices are not cheap, but the jewelry she carries is very high quality. She has options for all price points. You get what you pay for and she and her jewelry are worth it. I’ll definitely be back to see her again. Thank you, Vanessa!

I first got my septum pierced by Vanessa 5 years ago and she was so reassuring, professional, and sterile. I was anxious and she put me at ease, told me exactly how everything was going to work and the experience was so good that I returned this year for my next piercings, even though I now live 90 minutes away. I got my conch pierced in March of this year and I had a similarly amazing experience. She also curated my ears and helped me realize what my anatomy can support, as well as what would look best. She has given me jewelry quotes over Instagram DMs. She’s currently pregnant and taking more time for herself (business owner perks!!) and she more than deserves a break. But when she adds more work to her schedule again, do NOT hesitate to schedule an appointment with Vanessa!!!

It was my first time getting pierced with Vanessa at tru piercing and to be honest I am extremely extremely pleased by her work!!!!! It was amazingly clean and what I love about her work is that she takes her time to make sure her work and client is pleased!! She’s soooo gentle with piercings it was a funn experience tru piercing with Vanessa is going to be my go to place forever!!!!!!! Thank you Vanessa I loved my piercing you’ll be seen more of me!!!!!! 🙂

High quality and extremely professional! Super happy with the experience and will be going back in the future! They made sure everything was safe and sanitary!

I had a wonderful experience at Tru Piercings. I loved the atmosphere and staff! I can’t say enough good things. I had a stacked lobe piercing by Vanessa, which she recommended during our consult that I had prior to the piercing. She was professional, patient, and thoroughly explained the process and aftercare. I will absolutely be getting more piercings from Tru Piercings!

This is a very professionally run establishment. I highly recommend Vanessa if you are looking for someone who is incredibly passionate about their customers and the quality of service they provide.

Really loved the whole vibe here, everyone was real cool and easy to talk to, Clean environment, real nice jewelry selection, beautiful people, and I love the way my Conch piercing came out, can’t wait to dress up the rest of my ear 😌

Absolutely the best experience. Vanessa took the time to answer all my questions via email and in person and made the piercing process smooth and easy. 100% recommend!

I am so pleased with my piercing from Vanessa (Tru Piercings). My experience was wonderful; she was very attentive and took the time too make sure I was comfortable with what I was getting. Im already looking forward to my next piercing.Thanks Vanessa!!!

Great experience! Very clean, super friendly girls! Frankie was my piercer. She made my experience super comfortable. She explained everything to me. She answered all my questions. Definitely worth more than a 5 star rating. Definitely recommend her to anyone looking for piercings. Thanks Frankie :D

I really enjoyed my first experience there. The shop is very clean and the staff is very friendly. I started an ear curation on my left ear. The jewelry selection is top notch. They offer fine jewelry that many shops Ive been to dont offer. I will be back again !

Oh my gosh you guys! Vanessa Trujillo was my piercer I got both of my nipples pierced and I have had piercings before but the random YOUTUBE videos were scarinnnngggg ya girl lol! Absolutely chill experience so glad I got them done. Amazing environment, its super clean inside, nice art and decorations definitely a vibe. Wish I could give 10 stars no raggrats lmao. Highly recommend!

**Long but thorough review***I cannot rave about Tru Piercing enough. I went here about a month ago to get my helix pierced as well as stacked piercing above my second hole (both on left ear).Location: Beyond the shops gorgeous aesthetic everything was ridiculously clean. It’s been one of the safest establishments I’ve been in since COVID which is a huge plus for me.Service: Vanessa is extreme knowledgeable and informative throughout the entire process. She answered all questions, gave suggestions on jewelry and gave me prices for each piece of jewelry I was interested in and not once made me feel rushed or like my indecisiveness was a burden.Piercing: I know everyone’s pain tolerance is different but for my helix being my first cartilage piercing it was a virtually pain free experience. Vanessa talked me through it and I barely felt a thing. Now three weeks later I can still say this has been my least painful and problematic piercing yet. I almost forget that it’s there, it’s healing so wonderfully with absolutely no issues.Prices: The pricing was the only thing that hurt me or should I say my pockets! This place is more expensive than other piercing shops and definitely more than going to the mall (which I will never do again). In doing my research through reviews I noticed no one getting in more detail in price so I will admit I spent around $400 for my 2 piercings jewelry included. Everyone’s price will vary based on what jewelry you choose. It’s very expensive but once you realize this is jewelry you’ll get to keep for life and see how cute the options are it’s worth it. In my opinion it actually helps the healing process because of the high quality metal and the fact that you won’t have an ugly earring you want to switch out sooner than you should. So again it’s expensive but worth it to me.Overall I think I found my new piercer to complete my ears and I can’t wait to go back in a couple months to start on my left ear!

The place was nice and clean but my Christina piercing was not centered. I emailed the shop and they were willing to fix the issue but I just don’t feel comfortable taking a chance on being re-pierced and possibly getting the same results.

Such an elegant, clean place. The jewelry options are chic and beautiful. Vanessa was very professional and explained every step. Would recommend this biz to my chicas!

Would recommend to anyone looking for high quality jewelry and a knowledgeable piercer! Vanessa was very welcoming, did a great job performing the piercing and letting me know about aftercare.

I booked an appointment with Vanessa to upgrade my jewelry for my existing piercings/plan out future ones and I am absolutely in love with what we picked!! I had high expectations going in and Vanessa went above and beyond. Can’t wait to go back and get more done :)

Had the pleasure of visiting TruPiercings almost 2 years ago, still a huge fan & highly recommend this place to anyone looking, interested and/ or wanting to get pierced.

First of all, the shop is stunningly beautiful. I have never been somewhere so inclusive...the default forms asks your preferred pronoun and honestly just to see that made my heart warm. Vanessa was professional, honest, and did an amazing job with my conch. I am sooooo excited to see what we come up with in the future for my ears. 10/10. The best!!

Vanessa is a true professional, from beginning to end. She wants nothing but the best for her clients and I felt that through the entire process. She explained everything in detail, and I was left with all my questions answered. She has a variety of beautiful jewelry that you dont seeanywhere else. I cant wait to go back for another piercing!

I had a very great experience 😊 Vanessa is very kind and I felt comfortable and not judged at all getting pierced my her! They are also very clean and concerned about covid safety.

I had a wonderful experience with Vanessa! She had very unique ideas for my ears that Ive never seen before, and a beautiful selection of jewelry, including lots in yellow gold, my preferred metal. I ended up going with a double conch piercing, which was perfectly executed and minimally painful. The shop was clean, needle and jewelry were sterilized, checkout & forms were all digital and all staff were wearing masks, so totally safe vis a vis COVID. Cant wait for these two to heal so I can get more piercings here. Highly recommend!

Vanessa is true *tru* professional and industry leader. She is, hands down, a knowledgeable professional and also relatebale ( she had The Office playing). The studio has high quality jewelry to compliment the high quality services provided. I will definitely continue to go to the studio. I cannot express enough how pleased I am with the service and care I received.

Best piercer/piercing experience I’ve ever had! No lie! Previous experiences At other places left me borderline traumatized, not here though! Highly highly recommend coming here. Loved it from start to finish! Clean, sterile and professional environment! Will definitely be returning for all my future piercings/jewelry needs.

She was the absolute best piercer i have ever been to! Amazing service, incredible jewelry selection and talked me through the entire process. Also very clean and has thorough COVID precautions. Absolutely worth the 3 hour drive to see her! Couldn’t recommend more

The whole process was very professional and easy, she made sure to explain every step along the way. I was nervous about the pain and dealing with aftercare but it was quick and my piercing has been healing so nicely. Will definitely be back for more piercings!

My experience was 100/10! I highly recommend Tru Piercings as Vanessa was very professional & kind. I felt safe and assured through each part of the process. Especially during COVID-19, many precautions were in place to ensure an absolute safe environment. Will trust her for my future piercings!

Very professional and welcoming from the moment I walked in to the moment I left happily pierced. I felt thoroughly informed in a clean and well organized space. Thank you so much Tru Piercings, cant wait to come back!❤️

Vanessa is the only piercer I trust! She will find you the perfect jewelry and curate your ear for you. She has done my daith, conch and second lobes. The whole shop is sterile yet comfortable. She is easy to talk to and always available for you to ask questions. She gives her clients cute little gift bags that include aftercare instructions and promotes other women-led small businesses. Piercings are obviously painful but she will have you leaving with a smile!

Vanessa is just the best. She’s super warm, knowledgeable, and does an excellent job making you feel comfortable. I loved that I could schedule consultation time to discuss future piercings. You won’t be disappointed!

Vanessa is super professional and ON POINT. I felt so comfortable the entire experience from start to end. I definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking to get a quality piercing done with a quality experience as well.

Coming to Tru Piercings was the best decision I have ever made as far as piercings go. I have never been treated with the level of professionalism, openness, or warmth during a piercing experience, that I got from Vanessa. She herself has an incredible energy, but the experience she creates for her clients is second to none. I will never use another piercer.You are an amazing artist, Vanessa!

Wow! Having never been to a peircing studio...idk what I was expecting but it wasnt this. I walked in and was pleasantly surprised! Vanessa, the owner, was amazing! Her studio is beautiful, meticulously clean and the jewlrey is unique, custom and quality.She educated me on MY ear struture, advised me on what could work, ultimately it was my choice and I LOVE what was decided on. Phase 1 done and excited for whats next!

I will never go anywhere other than Tru for a piercing ever again. Vanessa’s changed the game.Her eye for piercing placement and jewelry style is on point. They have really beautiful, dainty, high-end pieces and affordable items as well. Vanessa doesn’t just pierce - she helps you choose the right piece and piercing location based on your anatomy and skin tone and style and personal healing time. She has great calming energy and everything is so sterile and organized. She’s a next level pro.Tru is nothing like the grungy piercing places I’ve come to know. This is a high-end piercing boutique. They can even custom-order pieces for you.I really wanted an ear curation - Vanessa’s SO good - but I decided to start slow and made an appointment for a simple third lobe piercing. I had a couple old ear piercings that I assumed had closed up 15 years ago or more. She went above and beyond to check my old piercings and realized that they hadn’t fully closed and painlessly opened them right up and helped me choose the perfect piece for each of them. I ended up with my curation after all! She was calming, quick, thorough and basically painless. She would be the perfect person for a child’s first ear piercings as well.You can tell Vanessa genuinely loves what she does and gives undivided attention to each person that walks through the door. She even gave me a thoughtful gift bag when I left.I could clearly go on-and-on about Tru Piercings. If you’ve read this whole thing.. make an appointment RIGHT NOW. K, bye.

AWESOME experience! I will go to Vanessa for any future piercing needs for my family. She is the most thorough, clean piercer Ive been to and super nice! Her jewelry selection is the best too, I had no idea there were so many QUALITY options. She takes her time and makes sure every step is explained and that you understand whats going on and aftercare.

V is genuinely the best piercer I have ever worked with and I formally recommend her to all of my tattoo clients who are looking for piercings. She is gentle and extremely knowledgeable/informative on her craft. She specializes in working with clients of all ages and is able to source really unique jewelry that is both safe and stylish. Her workspace is clean and comfortable and I truly can not recommend her enough. If you are in need of a piercer, look no further.

Vanessa is so dope. She is so kind, very professional, all of her equipment is extremely sterilized. Its insane the technology she uses to make sure the process is as smooth and sterile as possible. She customizes the vibe of the room to fit your preferences, she is just overall a really amazing piercer. Ive never had such a great personal experience with anyone in the same industry. Not to mention her placement is spot on and her jewelry is top notch.

Absolutely the most amazing piercer i’ve been to. not only is she super knowledgeable about jewelry quality and anatomy, she is also very personable, kind, easygoing and funny. i will never go to another piercer. some say she is a little pricey, but i would have to disagree. her knowledge, her quality, and just her being herself make up for any charge you may pay. you have to try her for your next piercing, i promise you will not regret doing so!

Vanessa is awesome! She has a lot of piercings to choose from and will help you find the right one! She also makes sure you know how everything works and makes you feel comfortable during the process. I recommend going to her for any piercing needs :-)

Vanessa is hands down the best piercer I’ve ever had the opportunity of working with. Her knowledgeability, professionalism & calm guidance made the piercing process so easy! We had a quick consultation to determine what would be the right fit for my needs and picked out jewelry together- she even set me up with aftercare & followed up with me months later - I felt every step of the process was in my best interest because she made sure it was. She’s the best of the best!Thank you Vanessa!

Vanessa is amazing at her job! She cares about her clients and will walk you through every step and make you feel at ease. She always has stellar ideas for what new pieces to do and what will look good with your anatomy. Would not go to anyone else for my piercing needs!

I cant wait for my next piercing with Vanessa. She is very knowledgeable in her profession and I enjoy following her on instagram where she shares tips along with support to other local businesses. Its so nice finding someone that truly loves what they do and I will recommend Tru Piercings to anyone.

Owner and staff are great. Very clean and well appointed.

Vanessa is amazing! I’ve gotten 9 piercings from her. She makes sure to take her time to sanitize the room, gives you time to make sure you’re relaxed and curates the piercings to your body. Definitely the best in San Antonio!

I came here with my cousin to get piercings and the experience was great. She is really good at what she does and she is such a perfectionist. Idk what kind of sorcery she did but I had ZERO discomfort after getting my Tragus pierced. It did not feel hot or swollen or sore afterwards. I have always experienced discomfort after piercings but not this time. I was shooketh. 😳 I will def be coming back and will recommend her to my friends and family. She uses good quality jewelry and had a variety to choose from, I believe she can even custom order. The only thing I regret is taking over a year to get pierced by her, I was scared because of my previous experiences at other shops 😅

Had an amazing experience here at tru piercings sa. i felt welcomed and well informed before during and after the piercing! i appreciate the professional yet chill environment and the cleanliness of everything.

Every time I visit Vanessa I get exactly what I expect plus some! She knows piercing inside and out and I’ve never felt more confident in a piercer before! Definitely the only person I will be getting pierced by!❤️

Amazing jewelry and best piercer and service. Ive always had problems with my piercings healing until I came to Trupiercings. Never going to anyone else!

If you are looking for someone that is professional, that is passionate about her craft and someone that genuinely cares about her clients Vanessa is the one, when I saw her insta and how much info she had and all the details about the services and the after care I knew I wanted to go to her, my first appt was amazing we changed the jewelry that I had from a previous piercing and she to me how the care of it. The second appt I got 2 love piercings and we first consulted about different ideas and different jewelry because she is also a ear curator so she would tell you what would suits you best and something that will complement you and go with your style.mShe also gave us a super cute bag with a thank you note, after care info, candy and the spray needed for aftercare, thought out it was an amazing experience and she is someone I recommend 100%, she knows what she is doing, very knowledgeable, nice, and a pro

I took my 7yo daughter to Vanessa get her ears pierced tonight. Vanessa was absolutely amazing throughout the entire experience. She took the time to explain the process to my daughter durring the consultation and show her how everything would work. Vanessa was professional and carring durring the piercing process allowing my daughter to have the break she needed between ears and supporting her the whole way. 100% will recommend her to anyone looking to have your childrens ears pierced or looking to get something for themselves.

Vanessa is an amazing piercer! She’s very knowledgeable and professional! She is a piercing queen!!

Vanessa is simply the best. Great explanations of the process and what to expect going forward.

Got 2 forward helix pierced on both my ears I was very happy with the jewelry I was able to pick and the piercing itself I really appreciated how vanessa was able to explain and walk me thru the whole process. She made me feel very comfortable leading up to the appointment and all the equipment was new and clean she opened everything in front of me so I knew I was the first and only person she would use these tools on. Shes also very informative on how to properly clean the piercing and provided the solution to use. I highly recommend if your looking to get a piercing done that you go consult vanessa you wont regret it and you can definitely find amazing jewelry or make custom ones with her help.

The only girl I trust with piercings especially because my ears are so sensitive. Knowledgeable about everything from jewelry to aftercare and is always happy to answers questions.

Seriously one of the least painful piercings I’ve received. Love how it healed and the knowledge i received about how to care for my piercing.

Vanessa has been my very best piercer ever! She has worked with me for over a year now to curate my ears. I’ve gone to her and DM her tons of times asking her for advise, pricing, ideas and more and she has always taken her time to help me achieve what I want. She has made my jewlery dreams come true to the point to help me create visions and didn’t even exist. She has introduced me to new ideas such as chains and dangles as well as introduced me to beautiful stones. I recomend her to anyone who is interested in getting pierced or looking to upgrade their jewlery!

Fantastic!