CITYLINK BEST OF 2005

BEST PLACE FOR BELLYBUTTON PIERCING
Silver on the Mount Tattoo
2422 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
954/926-0645, www.silveronthemounttattoo.com

Vince and Laura Mazurkevitch have operated Silver on the Mount since 1998. When the no-nonsense Vince advises you not to move during the procedure, believe us, you won't. When he tells you to follow the aftercare instructions and use only children's Band-aids that have pictures of SpongeBob and other cartoon characters on them, you will. There's something entertaining about hearing the big guy, a tattoo artist of 30 years, recommending SpongeBob. And even though the staff has undoubtedly pierced thousands of people, they know how to make first-timers feel comfortable. 

CITYLINK BEST OF 2006

BEST PLACE FOR PIERCINGS
Silver on the Mount Tattoo
2422 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
954/926-0645
Silveronthemounttattoo.com

Vince Mazurkevitch, who opened Silver on the Mount with his wife, Laura, in 1998, has a no-nonsense demeanor that works well for him in the piercing business. When he advises clients not to move when he's piercing them, they don't doubt that he means it. Because the shop's friendly staff has collectively done thousands of piercings, they know how to make both first-time and many-holed customers feel relaxed. They also provide thorough post-piercing hygiene tips, right down to the perfect bandage to use