Hidden Gems
816 Lake Air Dr, Waco, Texas, 76710
“Waco's first and only boutique-style piercing + tattoo studio”
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Why Choose Hidden Gems?
Hidden Gems has earned its reputation as Waco's premier boutique piercing studio through consistent excellence and a welcoming, spa-like atmosphere. Madison and the team are known for their skill, patience, and ability to put nervous clients at ease, making it an especially trusted choice for families and first-time piercers. Walk-ins are welcome, and the studio maintains licensed, sterile standards with fair pricing.
About Hidden Gems
If you are looking for a piercing studio in Waco, Hidden Gems has quietly become one of the most beloved spots in town. Billed as Waco's first and only boutique-style piercing and tattoo studio, it has a spa-like feel that regulars mention right away. Ambient music, cozy seating, peaceful decor. People walk in nervous and leave relaxed. The name that comes up again and again is Madison.
Ask anyone who's had a piercing done here and you'll hear how personable, patient, and quick she is, whether she's doing a nose, cartilage, tragus, or lobes. Parents especially trust her. The studio pierces little ones starting at six months, and more than a few moms have called the whole thing an easy, calming experience for both them and their kids. Halie gets mentioned too, along with the real gold jewelry she works with. On the tattoo side, Chad and Faye have earned warm words for taking their time, being welcoming, and turning out beautiful custom pieces.
Locals will tell you the artistry here is genuine, and consultations are part of the process. Walk-ins are welcome, so you don't always need an appointment. Cleanliness is a point of pride here. Their own studio emphasizes sterile, licensed practices, and people consistently describe the space as clean and comfortable. Add in fair value and a friendly front desk, and it's easy to see why Hidden Gems sits near the top of Waco's piercing and tattoo scene.
If you want jewelry included, just ask what's part of the price up front. Overall, this is the kind of studio Waco folks recommend without hesitation, especially for piercings.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Madison made my experience much more enjoyable. She was super personable, professional, and quick.”
“We took my five year old in to get her ears pierced and had a great experience with Madison! She was super friendly and quick.”
“Hidden Gems was an amazing experience! If you are looking for an upscale, relaxed, clean environment, Hidden Gems is the place for you!”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems is Waco's boutique-style piercing and tattoo studio, known for its spa-like, calming atmosphere with ambient music and cozy decor. It built its name primarily on piercing work, from lobes and cartilage to nose and daith, with piercer Madison frequently named for being patient, quick, and skilled with both kids and adults.
Yes, Hidden Gems welcomes walk-ins alongside appointments. Clients mention same-day fixes, like getting a fallen-out daith piercing reinserted after work, showing the studio accommodates urgent or spontaneous visits along with planned piercing and tattoo sessions.
Madison handles most piercing work, praised for calm, professional service on nose, cartilage, tragus, and even infant ear piercings. Halie has also pierced clients using tarnish-resistant real gold jewelry. On the tattoo side, Chad and Faye are named artists, both noted for patience and taking time to get custom designs right.
Hidden Gems documents its licensing and sterile practices on its own site, and clients consistently describe the studio as clean, upscale, and welcoming, a contrast to a typical tattoo shop feel. As with any studio, ask to see current autoclave and licensing certificates on site, and confirm minimum age policy with the studio and Texas DSHS.
While Hidden Gems is best known for piercing, it also offers custom tattoo design and consultations. Artists Chad and Faye have earned praise for friendly service and quality work, though one review noted a negative tattoo experience, so reviewing an artist's portfolio beforehand is worthwhile.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 254-405-0943
- [email protected]
- Address
- 816 Lake Air Dr, Waco, Texas, 76710
How Hidden Gems Compares
in Waco
More reviews than 57% of tattoo shops in Waco
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 10AM-6PM
- Tuesday
- 12-8PM
- Wednesday
- 12-8PM
- Thursday
- 12-8PM
- Friday
- 12-8PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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