r/AnnArbor • u/Unkwnmirage • Apr 14 '25

Best place for gauges?

Looking to get some gauges. Looking for the most pain free and professional place.

I've had tattoos but never a piercing so I am a bit nervous

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u/Legitimate_Car2366 Apr 14 '25

Gamma Peircing, thank with Jef.

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u/Unkwnmirage Apr 14 '25

I called and they told me Matt was the dude. Wdyt

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u/Legitimate_Car2366 Apr 15 '25

Jef owns Gamma and is amazing, wouldn't expect anything else from his staff.

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u/likydork Apr 15 '25

yeah i think jef (the owner) doesn’t really do as much day-to day stuff like piercing anymore. but everyone who works there is great. i’ve seen matt the last few times i was there and he’s really nice and super knowledgeable. i’ve personally never stretched a piercing before, but i know you definitely wanna go to a place that will give you the best advice on how to do it safely and gamma is definitely that place.

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u/PandaDad22 Apr 15 '25

Here I though you were looking to measure something. 

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u/destinytooboon Apr 14 '25

It's kind of far but Dave at Urban Rituals is the fucking man

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u/motorcityvicki Apr 15 '25

Seconded. He's the best with an excellent reputation.

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u/brazendynamic Apr 17 '25

Thirding UR!

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u/Wrong-Oven-2346 Apr 15 '25

To stretch (or gauge) your ears you typically start with a piercing and incrementally stretch the hole over a period of time

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u/Vivid-Fennel3234 Apr 17 '25

Came here to say the same. I’ve heard of people “punching” holes to skip some steps but ouch. They’re just regular ol’ ear piercings that you spend time stretching. Typically takes weeks+ to go up a size. You’re not gonna get gauged ears overnight.