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Victoria Duplechain
May 22, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 billion out of 10 !! WOW💎
For my birthday this year, I decided to lean further into authenticity and do something that felt aligned with me, so I decided to get my nose pierced again after more than a decade.
I originally went to Rowan first because they had begun offering nose piercings as well, but the jewelry selection just was not for me. Everything felt oversized and lacking the delicacy and refinement I personally wanted. I also felt a bit pressured to make a decision before I was fully comfortable, so I decided to keep looking.
That search led me to Maria Tash at the Galleria, and I am genuinely so glad it did.
The jewelry selection was stunning. Beautiful, elevated, tasteful, and much more aligned with my personal style. The styling appointment ended up being far more valuable than I expected.
I worked with Rashida first, and she absolutely passed the vibe check. Warm, stylish, knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and incredibly thoughtful with her recommendations. At a certain point, it honestly just felt like catching up with an old friend while curating jewelry together.
Then I was passed to Mary for the actual piercing, and let me just say: she is exceptional. I barely even felt the piercing. No tears, no dramatic moment, nothing. Her energy is calming, confident, meticulous, and genuinely infectious. She took her time with placement, answered questions thoroughly, and made the entire experience feel collaborative rather than transactional.
The overall experience felt luxurious from start to finish. Perrier offered during the appointment, no rushing, beautiful environment, detailed aftercare explanations, warranties on the jewelry, and an overall sense that they genuinely care about the client experience.
Yes, it is definitely a luxury experience. I walked in expecting a modest purchase and somehow floated out nearly $600 lighter 😭 but honestly? I understand why. The service never felt pushy or sales-oriented. It felt curated.
Corporate, if you’re reading this: Rashida and Mary deserve raises. Truly. They are the reason clients come back.
I’ll absolutely be returning.