frequently asked questions
do you use guns?
While piercing guns may seem to be a quick, easy and convenient way of creating holes, they have major drawbacks in terms of sterility, tissue damage and inappropriate jewelry design.
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It is the position of the Association of Professional Piercers that only sterile disposable equipment is suitable for body piercing, and that only materials which are certified as safe for internal implant should be placed inside a fresh or unhealed piercing. We consider any procedure that places vulnerable tissue in contact with either non-sterile equipment or jewelry that is not considered medically safe for long-term internal wear. Such procedures place the health of recipients at an unacceptable risk.
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how old does my child have to be?
We will pierce children as young as 8 weeks and we also offer our services to teens and adults.
what type of jewelry do you use?
We only use titanium jewelry for all of our initial piercings. Titanium is implant grade metal and is completely hypoallergenic. This helps speed up healing and eliminates the risk of an allergic reaction during the healing process. We do not pierce with any other metal for this reason. Once healed you may change the jewelry out to any type you wish.
Fun fact: Implant grade titanium is the same metal your doctor uses inside of the body for surgery!
can i bring my own jewelry?
Sorry, no. We will only pierce with our own jewelry for all of out initial piercings.
do i need to bring anything with me?
For any piercing of a minor, please view the list below to see what you will be required to bring! A parent or guardian will be required to sign a consent form upon check in for the appointment. In the event the parent or guardian has a different last name than the child, court documentation is required to show proof of relationship. Examples include; divorce papers or remarriage certificates.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
8 weeks / 2 months old & up:
1) Consent form (filled out upon check in for appointment)
2) Parent or guardian valid ID or driver’s license, if different last name then marriage certificate
3) Any form of verification for a child such as school ID, driver’s license, passport, social security card, etc.
Receiving Body Piercing or Ear Piercing Other Than Ear Lobes:
**13 years of age is the minimum age we will pierce if you would like any piercing service other than ear lobes. If you or your child are under the age of 18 years you are required to have a legal parent or guardian at the appointment to consent to piercing service.**
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Consent form (filled out upon check in for appointment)
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Adults above the age of 18 years or parent/guardian valid ID or driver’s license. We also accept social security cards, passports, marriage certificates.
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Form of identification for your child 13 years of age & above. Examples include birth certificate, social security card, driver’s license, passport.
how early should i arrive?
You should plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time to fill out client paperwork. If you are planning on electing the use of a numbing agent please allow 20 minutes for proper effectiveness. Please note that numbing cream is preferred for ages 1 year & above. If your child is below 1 year please be aware of potential allergic reactions. Under no circumstance will we numb a baby under 6 months of age.
how Much do i tip my piercer?
Piercers are like just like people in any other service industry. When working for a shop they only receive a small portion of what you pay for your piercing and that is why tipping is really important. A minimum of 20% is typically appropriate, and more if your piercer did an exceptional job. Your tip can be left in cash or added to your total if you are paying with a card.
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO RECEIVE ANY PIERCING OTHER THAN EAR LOBE PIERCINGS OR BODY PIERCINGS?
We require that any client who would like to receive any piercing other than an ear lobe piercing be at minimum 13 years of age with required parental guardian consent. This includes any piercings on the ears or body. We will not provide a body piercing service for minors below the age of 18 years old if a parent or guardian is not visibly present for legal consent. If you are under the age of 18 years old & you would like a piercing service other than ear lobes you will be required to bring the minors valid ID, drivers license passport, or birth certificate & the parent or guardians valid ID, driver’s license passport, marriage certificate.
CAN YOU REFUND MY DEPOSIT?
We will not refund deposits if you choose not to proceed with your piercing appointment. Why? The deposit is placed for the piercer's time dedicated to you. If you place your deposit & proceed with a piercing service we will apply it towards your check out total!
EXAMPLE:
Lobe piercing cost is $100. If you book a deposit then $25 gets taken off of your $100 total & the remaining cost will be $75.
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