Frequently Asked Questions

We work on a ‘Piercing Fee + Jewellery’ system.

There is a set piercing fee which you pay upon booking, this covers the actual piercing procedure (blades, gloves, disposables, time slot, trained professional etc and a basic titanium post). We offer discounts on multiple piercing set ups.

When you attend the appointment, you will then chose the attachment you want for the front of the piercing; a basic bead/disk starts at £10, our classic gems start at £15 and other attachments range from £20-£400+.

We always have a variety of attachments available in the studio but we also offer custom ordering if you have a specific vision in mind. Message us prior to booking to discuss further.

We pierce from age 10+ here!

10+ Lobes

13+ Helix

16+ All other piercings 

18+ Nipple/Single point surface 

Any person under the age of 16 will need a parent/legal guardian to accompany them to the studio.

We require a government issued, photo I.D for EVERY client getting pierced, as well as for parents/legal guardians giving consent for minors (Passport/Drivers License/Citizens Card/Birth Certificate accepted).

Parents/Legal guardians I.D’s must have the same surname as client’s I.D (supporting documentation required for name changes).

Supporting documentation required for legal guardians and/or clients in care (please email or call the studio to discuss further).

We do not accept photos of I.D’s as it’s too easy to digitally alter them.

We will be strict with I.D and documentation!

Can my Sister/Nan/Friend etc consent for me? Short answer - No.

Only a parent or a legal guardian with I.D/supporting documentation can consent for those under the age of 16. A valid, government issued, photo I.D is still required from every client as well as consent, ID, documentation from a parent/guardian for minors.

No I.D, no piercing!

In date, government issued I.D’s such as Passports, Driving Licence, Formal I.D cards (armed forces, police, military ect), Citizens Card.

Birth certificates for minors are accepted alongside supporting documentation from parent/legal guardian; present parents name must be on the birth certificate.

For the student/nhs discount you must present a physical card with course end date and your name on. This must be with supporting photo ID so we can confirm the correct person is using the card. The discount will only be applied to the student/nhs worker, even if you are paying for someone else’s piercing. We offer UP TO 20% off, this cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer (including discounts on multiple piercings).

We accept blue light cards (physical and online). We accept totum/nus card, we do not accept unidays.

We are bookings only! Same day appointments can be available.

We can’t accept walk ins as a high volume studio so please plan ahead to avoid disappointment.

We understand that getting a piercing can be nerve wracking experience for some but we unfortunately do not allow anyone other than the client into the treatment room. This is in accordance with our current licensing.

(By all means, please bring an emotional support person to the studio as they can wait for you in the waiting room.. please not the whole family though).

No unaccompanied minors (under 16’s) are to be left in the waiting area. If you are bringing a child, someone must be present to wait with them in the waiting area as they will not be aloud to come into the treatment room with you.

Exceptions for minors and those who require extra assistance being pierced will be made where possible.

We pierce with single use blades and cannulated needles only!

We have an in depth blog post about this very topic but the main reasons will be outlined here;

❌They can’t be sterilised - The earring may be single use but the gun that is in contact with your fresh wound is not! Needles are single use and disposed of between each client.

❌They use blunt force trauma - A blunt earring is pushed through your skin at force, ripping the skin rather than a needle which makes a clean incision.

❌They are not accurate - It is near on impossible to accurately place an earring due to the bulk of the gun. It’s a case of point, shoot and hope for the best!

Needle is best and we promise we are super quick about it, you won’t even know it’s happened :)

Saline solution is the preferred option for cleaning.

Although they are somewhat the same thing, a pre-made saline in single use packs or from a pressurised can guarantees sterility. A single use pack is used once meaning you don’t have to properly store once opened. A pressurised can is designed to ensure nothing travels back into the can that could compromise the solution making it perfect for multiple use.

Pre-made solutions also ensure the right parts salt to water. Matching the natural salinity of the body is an important part of the aftercare process so as to minimise the risk of irritation when cleaning.

At home salt water mixes were convenient when nothing else was readily available. Who can really be bothered to (or afford to!) boil the kettle and mix up a new batch of salty water every single time you want to give your piercing a quick clean?

Pre-made solutions are the most sterile, cost effective and efficient way of cleaning fresh piercings. Stericlens and NeilMed are recommended brands available to purchase in the studio. Non-branded versions can be purchased in any chemist as long as they don’t contain anything other than 0.9% Sodium Chloride and water.

We advise waiting until your piercing is fully healed before submerging in any bodies of water. This includes baths, swimming pools and the sea! All of which contain bacteria and/or chemicals that could irritate your piercing and potentially lead to infection.

If the above cannot be avoided, apply a waterproof dressing and clean/dry thoroughly once removed.

Waiting until after your holiday is definitely the best option, after all, who wants to think about an irritated/infected piercing when you are enjoying time away?

We do not pierce or switch out jewellery that has been bought from outside of the studio (with the exception of jewellery purchased from reputable suppliers alongside relevant certification).

We can guarantee the material and quality of the jewellery we stock. We will always prioritise the health and wellbeing of our clients and refuse to fit substandard, mystery metals that could potentially cause you harm.

We have a huge range of jewellery available for fresh and healed piercings, within all budgets, from suppliers across the globe - please pop in and have a chat. If you can't see anything in the studio we can always order something in for you and fit it free of charge!

Although it is possible to pierce with a ring for some piercings, we advise against it.

We do not offer Nostril piercings with a ring.

Not only does this add more length to the healing time, it also makes for a trickier heal as there is more surface to potentially be knocked as well as having extra movement.

Due to the natural curve of a ring, you have to pierce with a larger diameter than most would typically choose in order to compensate for the curve and make the part in the healing fistula as ‘straight’ as possible. The smaller the ring, the more pressure there will be to the fistula.

If your end goal is to have a snug fitting ring, you are better off getting a bar to start with, healing it quicker therefore being able to change it to your desired choice sooner!

Another case of every body is different!

You know your body better than we do but if you are wanting to switch it out and unsure then please pop in to see us.

Generally, we recommend MINIMUM 6+ months for most piercings.

As a rule of thumb, we encourage people to wait the healing time and come to see us for jewellery changes if they are switching out sooner - this is to ensure the piece is sterilised, an appropriate length and fitted with the least amount of trauma to the healing fistula as possible.

Patience is key. The last thing you want to do is switch out your jewellery too soon and undo the time you have already spent healing it! 

When can I take my piercing out for long periods?

Piercings aren't meant to be taken out for long periods and they don't particularly like jewellery being taken in and out all of the time either!

Every body heals differently but even well healed piercings can shrink or close completely within a matter of hours if jewellery is removed.

If your job/school or lifestyle requires you to take piercings in and out all of the time then it’s probably best to wait until you are in a position that better accommodates piercings.