Things to consider and how to prepare for your body piercing appointment, this applies to walk-in clients also. We want you to have a great Body Piercing experience!

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Before Your Body Piercing Appointment

Things to consider and how to prepare for your Piercing appointment, this applies to walk-in clients also.

So, you’ve decided to get pierced. Great! Here are a few tips on what you should do prior to getting pierced.

Choosing a body art establishment can be difficult. You want a reputable place, with a good hygiene record, as well as a friendly and talented staff. This can be a complicated choice, with many large corporate body art establishments and numerous smaller businesses that are out there. Deciding on which place to go is often harder than the choice to get pierced. And depending on your locale, you may not have many, or any, options close at hand – so you may have to do some traveling.

A good place to start your search is to ask around. Check with everyone you know, and even people you don’t – good reputations are usually hard won, and that effort shows to their clientele. Also, check in with your local Health Department or Board of Health – they are the ones who are setting and monitoring body art regulations for your area. And lastly, stop in to the place you’ve chosen, speak with a body art professional. You can request to see a portfolio, take a tour, view jewelry, check prices and forms of payment accepted. This is also a good time to ask about piercing procedures: make certain everything is single use (never re-used), and you can inquire what sort of materials are used. You can also request spore test results, as well as Material Safety Data Sheets for the jewelry sold there.

Once that is decided and you are ready to get your piercing, be sure to eat before your piercing. Being nervous on an empty stomach can make you light headed.

Plan plenty of time to get the work done. No need to be rushing in and out. An artist is going to take as much time as he or she needs to make their work spectacular – and this type of art is no exception. In addition, for those who don’t have an appointment, there may be a line of people ahead of you. Also, if your schedule allows, try to choose a mild weather day to get your piercing – humid, sticky weather can lead to lightheadedness, and bellowing freezing temperature days can make putting a hat or jacket over a fresh piercing very uncomfortable.

Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Please see our “What to Wear When Getting Your Piercing.”

Be sure you have any identification you may need. If you are a minor, and your area allows for underage body art, check your studio’s policies and identification requirements.

And now you are ready to go. Have a great time!

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