95 S. 16th St., South Side, and 115 Oakland Ave., Oakland
www.hotrodpiercingcompany.com
A quick look at Hot Rod's Instagram stream shows the excited faces of customers and suggests the possibilities for piercings: curved barbells for the eyebrows, a triple helix in the ear, double-nostril for the nose, and more. The shop, now with two locations, has been piercing Pittsburghers since 1995.
Other Finalists
2nd: Neverending Ink Tattoos, Lincoln Place
3rd: Alter Ego Body Art Studio, Dormont