FAQ’s

How old do you need to be to get a piercing?

18 or over with photo I.D. for all piercings if attending without a legal guardian.
>Genital, Nipples, Tongue, Cheeks, Dermal & Surface piercings.

16 or over with a parent or legal guardian present for nostril, facial and navel piercings.
> Minor/Simple cartilage, lip, eyebrow, bridge, nostril, septum and navel piercings.

14 or over with a parent or legal guardian present for lobe and helix piercings.

IM PREGNANT/ BREASTFEEDING CAN I STILL GET MY PIERCING?

We are unable to offer piercing services in there circumstances. We advise waiting until three months after cessation of breast feeding before obtaining our services.

DO I NEED TO HAVE AN APPOINTMENT?

Yes, we have been an appointment only studio for some time now. If we have space to fit you in through happenstance, we will do. However we tend to be booked up a couple of days in advance, weekends a couple of weeks. 

I HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION/ TAKE MEDICATION, can i still get pierced?

In most cases, its completely fine. However there are a few exceptions to this rule. So for your safety, if you are in doubt: ask your G.P for a doctors note. This will outline your health status in relation to a piercing and help us give you the correct after-care.

If you have any of the following conditions / are on any particular medications, please let us know or contact your health professional before booking your appointment for advice:

Diabetes / Epilepsy / T.B. / Hepatitis / HIV or AIDS / Haemophilia / Latex allergy / Heart condition / Eczema or Psoriasis / Herpes / Prone to fainting / Infections / Asthma / Blood thinners

I WANT A PIERCING BUT I DON’T REALLY KNOW WHAT I WANT?

It’s important at least to have a rough idea to help us build from. Once you have this you could perhaps having a chat to one of our team before you book, to discuss what it is you’re after. You can do this by popping in, emailing or simply giving us a call. You can also check out our gallery and social media posts for inspiration,

i cant make my appointment anymore?

No problem, we understand that life gets in the way and sometimes we just aren’t able to make our appointments. If you’re booked in but can no longer make your appointment just let us know as soon as possible. The latest you can let us know beforehand is 4 hours before and we can reschedule and move your deposit/jewellery to your new appointment date. Not showing to your appointment will result in a £15 penalty being added to your account.

DO YOU USE THE GUN?

No. For many different reasons all beneficial to you guys. Some useful info here

I HAVE A NEEDLE PHOBIA BUT I STILL WANT PIERCED

We are experienced (and accustomed to) nervous clients. We deal with each person on an individual basis. Never at any time will you be shown the needle. We recommend that ALL clients close their eyes or look away, not just the scared ones! You are more than welcome to pop in to discuss the procedure and familiarise yourself with the studio beforehand. 

CAN I BE PIERCED WITH A RING?

Most piercings heal much better when they are pierced with a straight post to begin with, specially cartilage and very soft tissue like lips. Unfortunately rings can encourage scarring and in some cases they can even cause a piercing to migrate. (Move from the original piercing site to another)

DO I NEED TO DO OR BRING ANYTHING TO MY PIERCING APPOINTMENT?

Have a good nights sleep, a shower and eat a good breakfast before attending your appointment. Don’t attend the studio if you are hungover or poorly. Bring your valid identification.

I HAVE HAD BREAST IMPLANTS/ AUGMENTATION, CAN I STILL GET MY NIPPLES PIERCED?

This decision is yours to make after receiving advice from your surgeon. Generally once you have received all your follow up appointments there will be no issues. However some surgeons recommend waiting longer.

I NEED AN MRI/ I’M DUE TO HAVE SURGERY, DO I NEED TO REMOVE MY JEWELLERY?

While its not always essential to remove your piercing, in some cases it will be. Discuss this with your physician and if needed we can assist you with putting a temporary ‘retainer’ in the piercing site for you. Even momentary removal of jewellery from a piercing can result in amazingly rapid closure of the channel, and make reinsertion difficult or impossible.