Cold Steel America is a premier body piercing and tattoo studio located in the historic Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. Since 1999, we have proudly provided a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all seeking to modify themselves. Open 12pm to 8pm everyday.
For piercing services, booking an appointment is highly recommended as we get pretty busy, but we try to accommodate walk-ins as much as possible - just be aware there may be a wait! Prior to booking, please read through our shop’s policies page on age, ID, and jewelry requirements.
Our tattoo artists are available by appointment only, contact them directly with the info found in their bios!
Cold Steel America’s piercers are exceptionally trained and skilled. With a combined background of over 50 years, our piercers are some of the most experienced in California. We execute each piercing with patience and care, whether it is a child’s earlobe, a popular navel, nostril, or septum; or a more complex ear project, surface, or genital piercing. All of our piercers are fully state licensed and members of the Association of Professional Piercers.
We stock a huge selection of the highest quality jewelry, crafted from implant-grade steel and titanium, platinum, and solid 14k and 18k nickel-free gold. A wide variety of genuine and high quality synthetic stones are offered, with even more that can be custom ordered. We source our jewelry from the leading manufacturers: Anatometal, Body Vision Los Angeles, Buddha Jewelry Organics, NeoMetal, and Industrial Strength.
We offer a wide selection of metal alternatives such as glass, silicone, and natural materials such as amber, stone, wood, and horn as well as beautifully crafted pieces from Gorilla Glass, Maya Jewelry, Tawapa, and Diablo Organics to name just a few!
Our selection of antique earrings is internationally known, and many of these are hard to find and rare tribal pieces of bronze, silver, and gold.
Our tattoo artists are available by appointment only, contact them directly with the info found in their bios!
Whether it is a small and simple piece or a large and elaborate custom artwork, we enjoy working with you to make your personal experience exciting and satisfying.
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