Rowan Upper East Side

4.8
733 reviews

About

Ear Piercing ServiceJewelry Store
Rowan is all about ears. We offer a fun, celebratory and safe piercing experience for everyone. All our piercings are done by licensed nurses and all our products are hypoallergenic. When we say “Piercing for All”, we mean it. Everybody is invited to this ear party.

Location

Rowan Upper East Side
1227 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
10021, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
733 reviews
5 stars
681
4 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Expertise

Customers consistently praised the staff, particularly Samantha and Victoria, for their professionalism, patience, and ability to make the piercing experience comfortable for both children and adults.

Cleanliness

The studio received high marks for cleanliness and hygiene, with many reviews highlighting the sanitary conditions and thorough care provided during the piercing process.

Customer Experience

Overall, customers reported positive experiences, often mentioning the welcoming atmosphere and the staff's attentiveness, which contributed to a memorable and enjoyable piercing process.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing clarity, particularly regarding the cost of jewelry, indicating a need for better communication about pricing structures.

Mixed Reviews on Wait Times

While many customers had great experiences, a few reported long wait times and poor communication during their visits, leading to frustration.
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    Amaya McCollough
    2 days ago
    1.0
    I had a very unprofessional experience at the Upper East Side Rowan location. I came in because my ears reacted badly to all 3 pair of earrings I purchased from Rowan. My friend also received the same pair and her ears were itching as well. I understand hypoallergenic doesn’t mean that they 100% wouldn’t impact them. However, it seems to be safer to wear costume jewelry instead because my ears have never itched and peeled that bad. When going I thought things would be fine aiden our phone call was decent. However Kevin the manager insisted the earrings “weren’t from here,” even after I showed him proof of these same exact earrings on their wall. Why would I return earrings to Rowan that weren’t from Rowan? My friend, who was with me, also had a reaction to her Rowan earrings. Instead of listening, he told us “there’s no way” the earrings caused it because they’re gold-plated and claimed the issue must be “something internal” with me. Both of our bodies are different and she as well had one. Unless someone is a medical professional, telling customers what’s happening inside their bodies is inappropriate. It felt dismissive, invalidating, and unprofessional. I’ve never had issues with jewelry before, and I expected better customer service. Not someone telling me that it’s an internal issues and inquiring medically after stating you aren’t a medical professional.
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    Germain Difo
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    We had a great experience. They made my daughter, who was a little uneasy, feel very comfortable and at ease. The young lady who helped us was very kind and professional and the place was clean, efficient, and inviting. Would strongly recommend.
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    Daira Jackson
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Samantha was awesome! We worked with her twice. Each time she listened to our needs and concerns and did a great job! Great place to get ear piercings, even for a baby! Everyone is friendly and professional. Highly recommend. Thank you!
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    Leona Wilson
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    Samantha was amazing!! I have been to other places to get piercings this was the best experience I’ve had. I love the fact that I have a place to go to check on my piercings if anything goes wrong l. Detailed care and instructions was given. A little pricey but worth it. I came back to do an update. Day 3 of having my piercing and no pain. The aftercare spray is a miracle worker. I was having trouble with my Tragus (done at another location). Started using the spray on that piercing and it’s healing it. So although it’s pricey the quality and care you received is worth all the money. Definitely book Samantha.
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    Erin Ward
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    We had a wonderful experience here! I got my second piercing, and even though I was indecisive, the nurse was amazing and helped me through making the placement decision. All of the staff is wonderful and very welcoming and patient. It was a very easy process and afterwards I received a goody bag of some things to take care of my ears and the nurse walked me through what to do for the next few weeks as the piercings healed. This is my second time here, and I have recommend this place to so many people!

Frequently Asked Questions About Rowan Upper East Side

Do you accept walk-ins?

Appointments are encouraged, but we welcome walk-ins.

Do you pierce babies?

We pierce babies as young as 2 months old. We require one DTaP vaccine for children ages 5 and under.