Erika Fries
Erika has been a professional body piercer since 1998, bringing over 27 years of experience, precision, and passion to every appointment. Her career has taken her through some of the most respected studios in San Francisco, Seattle, New Orleans, Austin, and London—before ultimately making her home at Black Lotus.
With a calm, approachable
Erika has been a professional body piercer since 1998, bringing over 27 years of experience, precision, and passion to every appointment. Her career has taken her through some of the most respected studios in San Francisco, Seattle, New Orleans, Austin, and London—before ultimately making her home at Black Lotus.
With a calm, approachable presence and a meticulous hand, Erika creates an experience that’s as reassuring as it is skilled. Whether it’s your very first piercing or a thoughtful addition to a well-loved collection, she guides each client with care, clarity, and intention.
For Erika, piercing is more than just a service—it’s a collaboration rooted in trust, artistry, and connection. She believes the best piercings happen when clients feel safe, heard, and have a little fun along the way.
