Piercing FAQs

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Piercing APPOINTMENTS AND CONSULTS

All piercing services require a valid government ID per the state laws.

  • No, we are appointment only at this time, but we can often accommodate same-day appointments. Please check the Piercing Booking page for current openings.

  • All of our piercing openings are available through booking online. If there are any last-minute openings, they will appear there as well.

    Please visit the booking page for more information.

  • Yes, you are allowed one person in the room with you when getting pierced. If you are under 18, this will have to be your parent or legal guardian. Any additional attendees are welcome to wait in the lobby while you are pierced.

    Please note that children under 12 years of age are not permitted to be in the piercing room unless they are being pierced. Children are welcome in our lobby, but cannot be unattended. Please bring an extra adult to hang out with them if they attending your appointment.

  • We offer different piercings at different ages. Below you will see a list of what age we offer each piercing:

    • 8 and older: Lobes
    • 13 and older: Helix
    • 15 and older: Conch, Rook, Forward Helix, Flat, Tragus, Eyebrow, Nostril, Navel
    • 16 and older: Daith, Industrial, Tongue, Lip
    • 18 and older: Septum, Bridge, Surface Piercings, Nipples, Genitals

  • When piercing anyone under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present with a valid photo ID.

    We also require ID for the minor. This can be a birth certificate, current passport, permit, or license.

    Your aunt, uncle, grandma, family member over 18, or friend's parent cannot sign for your piercing. Only a parent or legal guardian can.

  • Yes, we pierce children as young as 8 years old.

    For children between 8 and 11 years of age, we require a phone consultation to discuss the process and ensure all questions are answered. Please note that piercing appointments for this age group cannot be scheduled online. Only the piercer can set up the appointment after the consultation.

    To get started, please call the shop directly or visit the Piercing Booking page for more information.

Piercing Prep and Healing

  • Most would say that a piercing is a moment of discomfort. It can feel a bit pinchy or sharp, but it is over very quickly. Relax, breathe, and it will be over before you know it.

  • No, we only pierce with single-use, sterilized piercing needles.

  • No, we only pierce with jewelry that we supply. We use surgical steel, titanium, solid gold, and glass body jewelry for initial piercing.

  • Taking care of your piercing is crucial to avoid infections and promote healing. Your piercer will review everything you need to know at the appointment, but if you need additional resources, you can visit the Piercing Aftercare page on our website. It provides detailed information on cleaning instructions, recommended cleaning products, special considerations, and what to avoid.

    Remember to follow the instructions carefully and avoid touching your piercing with dirty hands. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us.

  • We recommend avoiding swimming for the first 2 months after getting pierced due to the presence of bacteria in bodies of water. Be especially careful of lakes, ponds, and hot tubs.

  • Each person and piercing will heal at a different rate. Generally, we say 2-6 months before you can change most piercings. A healed piercing will no longer be red/pink, swollen, sore, or producing a discharge.

    If you are unsure if your piercing is healed enough to change, please get in touch with us so we can help.

  • Downsizing is switching to a shorter piece of jewelry after the initial swelling has subsided. We often recommend doing this 3-6 weeks after the initial piercing to aid in the healing.

    With the piercing being so fresh, make sure to come in to have this done, so you do not risk infection or losing the piercing.

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Types Of Piercings

  • A surface piercing that goes through the skin at the top of the nose, between the eyebrows. Must be 18 or older to get this piercing.

  • A cartilage piercing located in the inner or outer shell of the ear. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A cartilage piercing that passes through the ear's innermost fold. Must be 16 or older to get this piercing.

  • A surface piercing typically placed vertically along the eyebrow. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A cartilage piercing located in the flat area of the upper ear, between the helix and the head. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A cartilage piercing at the front of the ear's helix, close to the face. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A piercing placed in the genital area, with various types for both males and females. Must be 18 or older and require a consultation.

  • A cartilage piercing along the outer upper rim of the ear. Available for individuals 13 and older.

  • A two-point cartilage piercing connected by a single piece of jewelry, typically a barbell, placed through the helix and anti-helix. Must be 16 or older to get this piercing.

  • A piercing located under the lower lip. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A piercing located on the lip. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A piercing through the fleshy part of the earlobe. Available for individuals 12 and older. Consultation required for ages 8-11.

  • A piercing placed in the center above the upper lip, also known as Philtrum piercing. Must be 16 or older to get this piercing.

  • A single-point piercing with an anchor placed beneath the skin's surface, allowing various tops to be attached. Must be 18 or older and require a consultation.

  • A piercing placed off-center above the upper lip. Must be 16 or older to get this piercing.

  • A piercing placed through the skin surrounding the belly button. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A piercing through the base of the nipple. Must be 18 or older to get this piercing.

  • A piercing placed on either side of the nostril. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A piercing placed in the center above the upper lip. Must be 16 or older to get this piercing.

  • A cartilage piercing located in the antihelix, the inner ridge of the ear just above the tragus. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A piercing that goes through the nasal septum, between the nostrils. Must be 18 or older to get this piercing.

  • A piercing placed vertically through the center of the tongue. Available for individuals 15 and older.

  • A cartilage piercing located on the small, rounded piece of cartilage just in front of the ear canal. Available for individuals 15 and older.

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